Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) [Photograph of John Alexander Logan and his family]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03975.02 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1870 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Depicts Logan, his wife Mary, and his children Mary Elizabeth "Dollie," and John Alexander Logan, Jr. A note on verso, written in pen, indicates that this photo was taken when John Logan, Jr., was five years old (1870). Remarkably clear, depicting the family seated together. Possibly created in Washington, D.C.
John Logan, Jr. was killed at San Jacinto, Philippine Islands, 1899. John A. Logan had one other son, John Cunningham Logan, who was born in 1856 lived for only one year. Logan served as a United States General from Illinois 1859-1862 and 1867-1870, and as Senator 1871-1876 and 1879-1886. He was also a general during the Civil War.
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