Gen Benjamin McKinley Logan Sr.

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Gen Benjamin McKinley Logan Sr. Veteran

Birth
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Death
11 Dec 1802 (aged 59)
Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Benjamin Logan was born in Augusta County, Virginia, to David and Jane (McKinley) Logan. He married Ann (Anne) Montgomery circa 1772, and together they are believed to have had eight children, including William, who is interred in this same family cemetery.

After earning the rank of General during the Revolutionary War, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates, leading Kentucky's campaign for statehood. After achieving statehood, he served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and later ran unsuccessfully for Governor.

Logan Co., KY and Logan Co., OH are named in his honor.
Benjamin Logan was born in Augusta County, Virginia, to David and Jane (McKinley) Logan. He married Ann (Anne) Montgomery circa 1772, and together they are believed to have had eight children, including William, who is interred in this same family cemetery.

After earning the rank of General during the Revolutionary War, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates, leading Kentucky's campaign for statehood. After achieving statehood, he served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and later ran unsuccessfully for Governor.

Logan Co., KY and Logan Co., OH are named in his honor.