Ogbourne

Ogbourne, Ogborne, Ogborn, and Ogburn History & Genealogy is a family-history resource dedicated to tracing the origins and stories associated with these related surnames, including the early form Okeborne. The site follows the names from their roots in the Ogbourne villages of Wiltshire, England, and documents their development across centuries and regions, especially England and North America, with references to families in places such as Jamaica and St Helena.

Its extensive collection brings together historical records, biographies, population studies, and genealogical material. Visitors can explore early English public records, court cases, wills and probate summaries, military service, migration, and the experiences of families who settled in Virginia and New Jersey from the 17th century onward. The site also features family lineages, information on notable people bearing these names, and stories about the Somerset family of champion ploughmen. Research resources include more than 300 pages of US genealogical information, selected transcriptions and summaries of wills, and links to UK wills.