Logan family papers [James Logan & William Logan Letters (1732-1764) Vol 1]

Logan family papers [James Logan & William Logan Letters (1732-1764) Vol 1]

United States > Foreign relations > To 1775.

Pennsylvania > Social life and customs.

Pennsylvania > Politics and government > To 1775.

Pennsylvania > Boundaries > Maryland.

Quakers > Pennsylvania > 18th century.

Logan, James > 1674-1751.

Logan, William > d. 1757.

Penn, William > 1644-1718.

The Logan family of Philadelphia, beginning with James Logan (1674-1751), secretary to William Penn, became one of the most prosperous and influential families in the region. This small collection contains in three volumes and one box a miscellaneous assortment of documents and letters, most of which revolve around James Logan; his son William (1717-1776), William's son George (1753-1821); and George Logan's wife, Deborah Norris Logan (1761-1839). William Logan's papers make up the bulk of the collection, and they primarily relate to business, horticulture, and estate settlement. Notably, the collection also contains an undated memorandum, initialed by William Penn, of Colonel Robery Quary's complaints against the administration of Governor William Markham.

The papers in this small collection from Philadephia's Logan family provides a general understanding of the family's activities. The collection was processed in the order found, and most of the papers in the folders are arranged chronologically. Exceptions to this are William Logan's business correspondence in Box 1, Folder 3, which is arranged alphabetically by author; and George Logan's papers (Box 1, Folder 11), which are arranged alphabtically by recipient, followed by miscellaneous documents. Most of the collection documents William Logan's business interests, estate settlement, and horticultural practices. James Logan, Dr. George Logan, and Deborah Norris Logan are also represented but to a much lesser extent. Additionally, the collection contains a few letters from George and Deborah's children, as well as an undated complaint of Robert Quary against William Markham that is initialed by William Penn. Please see the Collection Inventory for select folder inventories and a description of the Deborah Norris Logan letters (Box 1, Folders 8 and 9).

Logan family.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

English

Manuscript

2023