Table of Contents
A list and description of the chapters of this book Continue reading Table of Contents
Post 9, Book 1, Part II, Chapter 8a
Becoming Logan and Gard Chapter Eight A: Becoming Elizabeth Jackson in Virginia 1625 – 1860 Brockmans: Samuel, John, Stephen and Mary Ann Brockman; Rebecca Graves Embree: John, Joseph, Elizabeth and Mary Embree; Frances Woolfolk Jacksons: Congrave, James, Caleb, and Elizabeth Jackson Bush: Peggy, John and Abraham Bush Burris: Thomas and Mildred Burris Coming to the Chesapeake Like her husband, Daniel Logan, Elizabeth’s ancestors moved from Virginia to Kentucky and finally into Missouri. However, their ancestors would not have had the same experiences. Most notably, in Virginia, Elizabeth’s ancestors settled from the Chesapeake, out to Orange County. Unlike the Shenandoah Valley, … Continue reading Post 9, Book 1, Part II, Chapter 8a
Post 8, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Seven
Becoming Logan and Gard Chapter 7: The Civil War 1821 – 1892 Daniel H Logan, Fannie Serena Hudgens and Elizabeth A Jackson Daniel in MO Daniel Logan’s family Bible tells us that he was born to William Logan and Patsy Hudgens on the 6th of January 1821 (see fig 10 & 11). Thanks to his father’s will and probate we also know that he was living in Missouri by 1842. Otherwise, we don’t know much about what he was doing from birth until 21 March 1847 when he married Fannie Serena Hudgens (she went by Serena) in Savannah Missouri[i]. Despite … Continue reading Post 8, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Seven
Post 7, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Six
Becoming Logan and Gard Chapter Six: Going to Missouri 1700 – 1842 William Logan Jr; Martha “Patsy” Hudgens and her ancestors: Daniel Hudgens, Dorthy McNeely, Moses Hudgens (and potential relations) William, son of William Thanks to the Census, we know that William and Agnes Logan (nee McNown) welcomed their son and our ancestor William (jr.) into Logan’s Station (St. Asaph) sometime in the 1780s[i]. While Lincoln County was establishing itself as a thriving community, it was also still firmly on the frontier of a growing nation. This westward growth was not into a baren wilderness, but was into existing nations, … Continue reading Post 7, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Six
Post 7, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Five
The war of Independence and New Frontiers: Looking at the lives of William Logan and Agnes McCown (and a few of their siblings) as they experience the Revolutionary war, settling Kentucky and the impact of slavery. Continue reading Post 7, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Five
Book 1 – Special Thanks
I have many people to thank for this book but would like to specifically mention the following: Vikki Logan – If not for her work my Logan Tree would have stopped at my great great grandfather. She accomplished this through a ton of hard work before the internet made this relatively easy! My father, Thomas Logan, for instilling in me an interest in history and for sharing his childhood stories with me My Grandfather John Logan who started this journey with the letter he and my grandmother sent me with the amazing trees and family stories. My aunt Elizabeth Rondelle … Continue reading Book 1 – Special Thanks
Post 1 – Book 1 – Dedication
A dedication to my Grandfather Continue reading Post 1 – Book 1 – Dedication
Post 2 – Book 1- Introduction
Read this for what to expect in book one Continue reading Post 2 – Book 1- Introduction
Post 3, Book 1, Part 1, Preface
Join me in taking a peek beyond the brick wall. Continue reading Post 3, Book 1, Part 1, Preface
Post 4, Book 1, Part 1, Chapters 1 & 2
Introducing David and Jane Logan then exploring their ancestors as they left Africa Continue reading Post 4, Book 1, Part 1, Chapters 1 & 2
Post 5, Book 1, Part 1, Chapter 3
Find out how the Logans got their name Continue reading Post 5, Book 1, Part 1, Chapter 3
Post 6, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Four
Coming to Virginia (1700 to 1770), including David Logan, Jane McKinley, Frances McCowin and his wife (name not clear), William Logan Sr. and Agnes (Nancy) McCown Continue reading Post 6, Book 1, Part II, Chapter Four
Book 1 Appendix
Appendix A – A review of research on key Ancestors William Logan Sr. (son of David and Jane Logan (nee McKinley) Issue: There is doubt on the date of Williams’ birth. Key facts: Conclusion: Given the lack of clear data … Continue reading Book 1 Appendix
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