Benjamin Logan
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For the American electrical engineer and fiddle player, see Benjamin F. Logan.
Benjamin Logan (May 1, 1743 – December 11, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia, then Shelby County, Kentucky. As colonel of the Kentucky County, Virginia militia during the American Revolutionary War, he was second-in-command of all the trans-Appalachian Virginia. He became a politician and help secure statehood for Kentucky. His brother, John Logan, who at times served under him in the militia and replaced him as delegate, became the first state treasurer of Kentucky.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Shelby County, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lincoln County ...
Benjamin Logan | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Shelby County | |
In office 1792–1795 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lincoln County | |
In office October 17, 1785 – October 14, 1787 Serving with John Edwards, John Jouett | |
Preceded by | John Logan |
Succeeded by | Baker Ewing |
In office May 7, 1781 – April 1782 Serving with John Edwards | |
Preceded by | position created |
Succeeded by | Isaac Hite |
Personal details | |
Born | May 1, 1743 Augusta County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | December 11, 1802(1802-12-11) (aged 59) Shelbyville, Kentucky |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Virginia Militia Kentucky Militia |
Years of service | 1764-1788 |
Rank | General |
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