Margaret Logan (abt. 1741 - bef. 1810)

Born about 5 Jul 1741 in Kerr Creek, Shenandoah Valley, Augusta County, Virginia

Ancestors

Died before 15 Jan 1810 before about age 68 in Lincoln, Kentucky [uncertain]

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Biography

Margaret Logan was born at Kerrs Creek, Shenandoah Valley, Augusta County, Virginia,^[1] and baptised 5 Jul 1741 at Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church by John Craig. She is the daughter of David Logan and Jane McKinley. Margaret never married. She died in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and her will was probated 15 Jan 1810.

In the name of God, Amen, I Margaret Logan of Lincoln County, do makeand declare this my last will and testament.

First, I will that my executors do cause me to be buried decently and grave to be posted and railed or walled in.

Second, I will that my land and the appertainances thereto belonging shall be vesten in my executors during the life of David Logan, son of my brother Benjamin and that my executors shall apply the proceeds from the said place, and the rents fom the tan yard thereon, to the use and support of the said David for his life, after deducting all reasonable repairs upon the said place in the meantime.  And after the death of the said David, my will is, tha the said land and tan yard shall be sold by executors for the best price that can be got on a reasonable credit, and the purchase money therefrom to be divided equally between my said brother Benjamin's sons living at the death of said David and myself.

Third, I will and bequeath that all the residue of my estate of negroes and personal property shall be sold, executors giving also a reasonalbe credit; and divided among the following persons equally, except Talitha Logan, to who I will  two shares, and to my brother Hugh to whom I will one equal shares; over what he has already now in his hands, and to the other I will  equally, to wit; To Hannah Logan, my sister Molly's daughter; to Peggy Wilson, my sister Betty's daughter; to Betsy Logan, my brother Ben's daughter; to David Logan, my brother John's son and to Hugh Logan, my  brother William's son.

And I do appoint William Logan, my brother's Benjamin son and Hugh Logan husband of the within named Hannah, executors of this will.^[3]

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20th day of April, 1808.

Margaret Logan

Teste:

William Floyd

Obadiah Finley

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S183
2. ↑ Information collected ca. 1940 by Clayton Simmons. His wife, Mattaleen Lane, was the 2nd great grand daughter of William Logan, brother of Margaret Logan. - Ellen Kerley
3. ↑ Note that Hannah mentioned in this will was the daughter of Samuel Briggs. Margaret refers to Hannah as "my sister Molly's daughter." Hannah married a Hugh Logan, son of John of Botetourt Co., VA. His relationship to Margaret, if any, was unstated.

• Source: S183. Title: Willis Family Papers Abbreviation: Willis Family Papers Publication: Collected by William H. Willis Note: These materials consist of letters, old genealogical notes, photos, and document transcriptions. Most of the notes were found among the effects of Clara Hailey Willis. The transcriptions were made by Prof. W. H. Willis himself, and so are scrupulously accurate.
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