Elizabeth Logan1

b. circa 1810
FatherRobert Logan2 b. 14 Apr 1772, d. 8 May 1848
MotherRebecca Byars b. 17 Jul 1780, d. 19 Apr 1819
BirthCircacirca 1810 Elizabeth Logan was born in Virginia circa 1810.3 
Marriage28 Jul 1825 She married William McCall, son of John McCall and Martha Orr, on 28 Jul 1825.1 
Cens-185024 Aug 1850 In the summer of 1850 Elizabeth and William were recorded on the first federal census to list all members of a household by name. William (45) was enumerated as a farmer. His land was valued at $2,500. Also recorded were: Elizabeth (40), John (21), Martha (19), Robert (14), William (11), Sarah (9) and Samuel (6).4 
  It is likely William and Elizabeth had an additional daughter born in the early 1830s. The 1850 census shows a 5 year gap between Martha and Robert. The 1840 census did not name members of the household but the presence of an additional female child born between 1830 and 1835 is indicated. If so this child appears to have died young.3 
Widowed2 Jan 1855 William died on 2 Jan 1855. His will left Elizabeth the right to remain on the land on which they had been living for the duration of her life. 
Land  The property sat north of the Middle Fork of the Holston River, south of Indian Run and west of what is now known as Byers Creek.  
Cens-186012 Jul 1860  In 1860 Elizabeth, at age 50, was enumerated as the head of her household. Her 3 youngest children were also present as was her 28 year old daughter Martha Allen and Martha's 4 month old son William.5 
  Elizabeth's exact date of death is not known to me. She was no doubt buried near William in Old Glade Spring Cemetery where several stones near him are worn and unreadable. Her estate was inventoried in Nov. 1863 and sold the same day. The extensive list included a Bible, household items, farm goods, a gallon of brandy and $56 in Confederatee money.6,7 

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Map showing approximate location of William's land at the time of his death

Family

William McCall b. 17 Dec 1805, d. 2 Jan 1855
Children
  • Rebecca Jane McCall+8 (31 Mar 1827 - 23 Apr 1886)
  • John McCall+4 (11 Jul 1829 - 26 Feb 1899)
  • Martha Orr McCall9,4 (1831 - )
  • Robert L. McCall4 (circa 1836 - )
  • William Byars McCall10,4 (circa 1839 - )
  • Sarah Catherine McCall4 (circa 1841 - )
  • Samuel McCall4 (circa 1844 - )
Last Edited18 Nov 2011

Citations

  1. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 40. Record abstracted as: William McCall and Elizabeth Logan; 28 Jul 1825 by Alex. McEwen.
  2. [S680] Robert Logan will (1848), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 11: 31.
  3. [S679] William McCall household, 1840 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 230 (stamped on second page), viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2009, image 63 of 115. Household includes: 2 males under 10; 1 male 10-14; 1 male 30-39; 2 females 5-9; 1 female 10-14; 1 female 20-29.
  4. [S367] Wm McCall household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 88 (added script), dwelling 675, family 675, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2007, image 88 of 289. Household includes: Wm McCall, 45, farmer, owns land valued at $2,500; Elizabeth 40; John 21; Martha 19; Robert 14; Wm 11; Sarah 9; Samuel 6; all b. VA.
  5. [S234] Elizabeth McCall household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 102 (original script), dwelling 738, family 715, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2009, image 104 of 361. Elizabeth McCall, 50, housekeeper, owns land val at $6,000 and pers. prop of $900; Martha Allen, 28; William McCall, 21, person. prop of $200; Sarah, 19; Samuel, 16; William Allen 4/12; all b. VA.
  6. [S852] Inventory of Elizabeth McCall (1864), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 16: 157.
  7. [S852] Estate sale of Elizabeth McCall (1864), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 16: 159.
  8. [S16] Elizabeth Logan married William McCall in 1825 and was still alive when he wrote his will in 1854.
  9. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 4. Harvey Doa_ Allen, 28, sgl, b. & resid WCV, res. Greene Co., TN, farmer, s/o James & Martha Allen AND Martha Orr McCall, 28, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o William & Elizabeth McCall; 23 Aug. 1859.
  10. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 225. William Byars McCall, 22, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o William & Elizabeth McCall AND Sarah Jane Soloman, 23, sgl, b. WCV, d/o William J. & Martha Soloman; 6 Mar 1863.