William Shaw Logan1

b. 29 September 1775, d. 21 July 1843
FatherJames Logan2 d. 1818 or 1819
MotherBarbara (?) d. bef 27 Dec 1818
Birth29 Sep 1775 William Shaw Logan is reported to have been born on 29 Sep 1775.3 
Marriage3 Jun 1813 He married Elizabeth Dunn, daughter of William Dunn and Lydia Musgrave, on 3 Jun 1813 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Tax1815  The 1815 Washington County tax assesment includes 2 entries that may pertain to William. The first references a small improvement owned by Robert and "Shaw" (W.S.) Logan in the Saltworks Valley joining Robert and James Logan. The land consisted of 188 acres and several small cabins. It was valued at $850. The second property was owned by William S. Logan and was described as a 160 acre farm on the Saltworks Rd in Rich Valley joining William Dunn and J. Baker. John Dunn lived on the land. The property included a log dwelling house, a log barn, and a log cabin. William was also assessed for 2 slaves, both under the age of 12.1 
Devisee27 Dec 1818  William's father, James Logan, wrote his will in December 1818, leaving William 50 acres of land which were part of a survey known as the Chesnut ridge survey. James stipulated that the 50 acres was adjacent to William's existing tract. William also received his share of the plantation's stock and $10.00 in cash.2 
Executor1819 The following year William was named executor of his father-in-law's estate.5 
Cens-18207 Aug 1820  William was recorded on the 1820 census for Washington County. He would have been represented by the tally mark in the male 26-44 column. Also indicated was a 26-44 year old female and 3 boys under the age of 10.6 
Cens-18301 Jun 1830  By 1830 2 young females had joined the household.7 
Cens-18401 Jun 1840  The 1840 census entry for William suggests his household included himself and Elizabeth, their youngest son Jeptha [20-29 yr old male] and their 3 daughters. However, the presence of a 30-39 year old female and 2 males 15-19 suggests other family members [widow and sons?] may have shared the home.8 
  It is possible the 30-39 year old woman represented Elizabeth's widowed sister Jane Moffett whose husband died in 1834. The 1850 census, enumerated following the death of both William and Elizabeth, recorded their son Jeptha Logan as the head of a household that included his younger sisters as well as Jane Moffett. 
Death21 Jul 1843 William died on 21 Jul 1843 at age 67.3 
Probate Recd25 Sep 1843 Following William's death the Washington County court, on 25 Sep 1843, ordered John Dunn and Jonas Smyth, as administrators of William's estate to arrange an appraisement of his property. 
Probate Recd23 Feb 1846  An initial settlement of William's estate, recorded in court in February 1846 itemized various bills paid by the estate.9 
Probate Recd24 Feb 1848  A later settlement record, dated February 24th, 1848, lists income from the hiring out of slaves. It also lists property received of Caleb Logan in full of devise to Elizabeth Logan dec'd wife of intestate. It also lists a payment of $25.00 to Elizabeth Logan "one of distributees on acct of her share of the estate". Jepthae N. Logan received $22.50 with the same description.10 

Family

Elizabeth Dunn b. bet 1780 - 1790, d. bef 23 Sep 1843
Children
Last Edited22 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S2124] Mary Kegley, Supplement to Southwest Virginia Tax Assessments, p. 14.
  2. [S131] James Logan will (1819), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 285. The will named (among others) sons John, Caleb, William and Robert, daughters Bethia Fullen, Barbara Logan and Darcus McCulloch. It also named Elizabeth Logan, widow of son, James Logan, Jr., and her two children, James and John Logan.
  3. [S1959] Terry Thompson, "Descendants of Robert Logan of Washington County, Virginia", report dated 5 April 2008. Terry cites an email from Regina Bish dated 26 Oct. 1997; no sources were provided.
  4. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 36. Logan, William S. and Betsy Dunn, 3 June 1813.
  5. [S131] William Dunn will (1819), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 284. Will mentions wife Lydia, daughter Elizabeth Logan, wife of Wm S. Logan, daughters Rebecca, Polly, Jane and Lydia Dunn and sons Samuel, John and William Dunn; also grandson William D. Logan.
  6. [S621] S Wm Logan household, 1820 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 218 (stamped on lower corner of right hand side of page), viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2008, image 26 of 48. Household includes: 3 males under 10; 1 male 26-44 (an unknown value); 1 female 26-44 [Elizabeth].
  7. [S578] William S. Logan household, 1830 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 263 (added script), viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2008, image 75 of 150. Household includes: 2 males 10-14; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 50-59; 1 female under 5; 1 female 5-9; 1 female 40-49.
  8. [S679] William S. Logan household, 1840 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. following 226 stamped, viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2008, image 57 of 115. Household includes: 2 males 15-19 [?]; 1 male 20-29; 1 male 60-69 (an unknown value); 1 female 5-9; 1 female 10-14; 1 female 15-19; 1 female 30-39 [who is this?]; 1 female 50-59.
  9. [S701] William S. Logan settlement (1846), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 10: 57. John Dunn and Jonas Smyth listed as administrators.
  10. [S701] William S. Logan settlement (1848), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 10: 408. The first entry on this settlement was dated Feb. 16th 1846 however it appears there was a prior settlement filed.
  11. [S1986] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 18: 170-172. The deed states that William D., James S., Jeptha N., Elizabeth Jane, Lydia and Mary Logan as the children and heirs of William S. Logan.
  12. [S66] Bob and Donna Ford, "Francis G. Smyth & Mary Orr," e-mail to Diana Powell, 19 Apr 2001. Author cites Washington Co. VA DB 22:196 which describes Wm S. Logan as the father of Mary B. (Logan) Smyth, wife of James O. Smyth.