Source: Hardesty, Henry H. Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. New York: H.H. Hardesty and Company, 1884. Rpt. in West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia. Ed. Jim Comstock. Richwood: Comstock, 1974. JOHN ANDREW FOGLESONG - born in Lewisburg, February 27, 1852, is a son of John and Polly (DYCHE) FOGLESONG who were born in Greenbrier County, and are still residents in this county. His father's birth was in the year 1816. In Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, October 17, 1881, John A. FOGLESONG was united in marriage with Nellie Elizabeth DIKES, who was born in Henry, in 1851, a daughter of Richard DIKES. Richard Guy, born October 6, 1882, is the son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. FOGLESONG. John A. FOGLESONG makes the home of his wedded life in the place of his birth, and he follows, the trade of painter. His address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Submitted by Valerie Crook Email: , 1999.