John S. Logan

b. 25 February 1820, d. 1853
FatherJohn Logan1,2
Birth25 Feb 1820 John S. Logan was born on 25 Feb 1820 in Virginia.3 
Name Other  He appears in many records as Jehu. 
Marriage He married Elizabeth Perdue, daughter of Robert Perdue and Dorcus (?). 
Land-Buy22 Jan 1849  In Jan. 1849 John and Alfred Logan acquired a tract of land in Washington County, Virginia, from John Morell and John Logan Sr. (stated to be their father). The land, which consisted of several parcels, included part of what was known as the Markland tract, and had been sold in trust to John Morell by John Logan Sr. The deed of trust had been executed to secure certain debts John Logan Sr. owed Caleb Logan. In 1842 Caleb filed suit in Superior Court and in May, 1847 the court directed that the land be sold. John and Alfred paid the debt, interest, and court costs in exchange for title to the land.4,1 
Land-Trust22 Jan 1849  However, John and Alfred were themselves indebted to Aaron Hayter for $178.27, so they immediately sold the same land in trust to John Morell in order to secure their debt to Hayter. The trust deed described the land as near Markland's Mill Creek, a branch of the North Fork of the Holston River. The brothers had 12 months to pay the debt and associated expenses.5  
Cens-185026 Jul 1850  The first federal census to record all members of a household by name was enumerated in 1850. John and Elizabeth were listed with 3 children: Robert, John and Minerva. John owned property valued at $800. Also part of the household were two older Logans, presumably John's father and mother (or stepmother): John (71) and Rhoda (69). A 33 year old farmer, James Holliday, was also listed.6 
Will29 Oct 1853  John wrote his will on Oct. 29th, 1853. He left various household and farming items to his wife Elizabeth as well as his interest in the land on which the family resided. At her death the land was to descend to John's 5 children, although Elizabeth was also free to sell her interest if she desired. John also left his brother Alfred his share in a saw mill the two men owned jointly. In exchange Alfred was expected to support and care for the men's aged parents. On their death John's share was to revert to his wife Elizabeth. The will named James Piper executor however when it was presented at court on December 2nd (1853) James declined to execute and the court named William Maiden administrator. Caleb Logan and John Stevens witnessed the will.7 
Death1853 John died of consumption in Washington County, Virginia, either in late Oct. or early November 1853. A reading of John's headstone says he died October 2nd, however his will was dated October 29th. It was recorded in court on Dec. 2nd. A county death record suggests he may have died Nov. 4th, although that may also be the date his death was reported. His widow, in a lawsuit filed after his death, said John died in late Oct. 1853.3,8,7,2 
Burial He was buried at Smyth Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Probate Recd12 Dec 1853  John's estate was inventoried and appraised on Dec. 12, 1853. The list mentioned partnership property belonging to Jehu S. and Alfred B. Logan [Jehu S. and John S. were used interchangeably throughout the probate].9 
Court Record23 Feb 1857  On 23 Feb 1857 [Elizabeth's father] Robert Perdue was named guardian of Robert, John, Catherine, James, and Ann Logan, orphans of John S. Logan and Elizabeth, his wife, deceased.10 

Research Comment:

John and Elizabeth's two youngest children, both of whom were born after the 1850 census, are typically assigned the dates of birth shown on their headstones: August 1852 for Dorcus and March 1854 for James. However their census ages tell a different story. Also, the lawsuit mentioned above, which was filed in late 1854, lists the children of John and Elizabeth in multiple documents authored by different people. They are always listed in this order: Robert A., John W., Minerva C., James A. and Dorcus A. Logan. In 1857 the children were appointed a guardian and listed as Robert, John, Catherine, James and Ann Logan. This very strongly suggests Ann [Dorcas] was the youngest child. Please see Ann and James' narrative pages for additional discussion.

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Family

Elizabeth Perdue b. abt 1821, d. 12 Oct 1858
Children
Last Edited25 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S2763] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 19: 65.
  2. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington Co., Virginia Death Register entry for John S. Logan: died at age 33 on 04 Nov 1853 (date of reporting) of consumption; s/o John & Elizabeth Logan; consort of Elizabeth Logan; death reported by brother, Alfred B. Logan.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 132. Stone reported to read: John S. Logan, 25 Feb. 1820-2 Oct. 1853.
  4. [S3292] Alfred B. Logan vs Elizabeth Logan & Children, heirs of John Logan, dec'd, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1870-06, reel 117, Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia.
  5. [S2763] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 19: 66.
  6. [S367] John S. Logan household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. 75 stamped, dwelling 104, family 104, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2010. Household includes: John S. Logan 30, farmer, owns property worth $800; Elizabeth 29; Robert 4; John W. 2; Minerva 1; John, 71, laborer; Rhoda 69; James Holliday 33, farmer; all b. VA.
  7. [S2149] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 13 1853-1856, p. 14. John's will was abstracted from Washington Co., VA Will Bk 13: 86. The abstract shows that it was written 29 Oct. 1853 and recorded 2 Dec. 1853.
  8. [S3292] "Answer of Elizabeth Logan", Alfred B. Logan vs Elizabeth Logan & Children, heirs of John Logan, dec'd, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1870-06, reel 117, Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. Elizabeth stated John died in late Oct., 1853.
  9. [S2149] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 13 1853-1856, p. 51, abstracted from Washington Co., Virginia WB 13: 267-270. The inventory and sales were admitted to record in Dec. 1854.
  10. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 55. Robert Perdue named guardian of Robert, John, Catharine, James and Ann Logan, orphans of John S. Logan and Elizabeth, his wife, deceased; 23 Feb. 1827. Bond: $2,000 with sureties: William King Heiskell and John C. Campbell.