John
Logan
Born in Knockshinnoch Ayrshire Scotland
Son of James Logan
and Margaret Begg
Brother of
Jean Logan, Sarah Logan, Thomina Logan, Grizel Logan, Susan Logan and Janet (Logan) Ranken
Husband of
Martha McAdam
— married
Mar 1779 in Ayrshire Scotland
Descendants 
Father of
Catherine (Logan) Campbell and Jean Campbell (Logan) Ranken
Died
at about age 69
in Scotland, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 21 Jun 2017
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Biography
He was the eldest son.
He married Martha McAdam in 1779 and they had nine children.
In 1782 he moved his family from Knochshinnoch to Laight.
He became a friend of the poet Robbie Burns.
After his father's death in 1790 he became "Logan of Knockshinnoch".
He most likely died in Laight where he lived from 1782.
Sources
- The Burns Trail:Knockshinnoch. http://members.tripod.com/bob_newcumnock/burns_trail/knockshinnoch.html
Name: John Logan Gender: Male Baptism Date: 24 Jun 1746 Baptism Place: , Auchinleck, Ayr, Scotland Father: James Logan Mother: Margaret Beig FHL Film Number: 1041328 Reference ID: 2:16C3D2GH
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