Frank T. Logan Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Logan, Pott, Langwith, Thoene, Rowan. Frank T. Logan, one of the farmers of Buffalo township, whose success in his filed of labor is advancing the sum total prosperity of his locality, was born in Fulton county, Pennsylvania, in 1860. He is a son of Charles T. and Melinda (Pott) Logan, both natives of the Keystone state, the father having been born in Fulton county in 1830, the mother in 1833. In 1866 Charles T. Logan decided to come to Iowa, having been influenced by the report of the fortunes made from cultivating its fertile soil, and after his arrival here purchased the farm in Buffalo township on which his son Frank T. is living today and which remained his home until his death in 1873. He and hid wife were the parents of six children, three sons and three daughters, namely: John P., who is in Oregon; William E., who is in Alaska; Frank K., the subject of hits sketch; Anna M., the wife of E. T. Langwith, of Davenport; Ollie, who married Julius Thoene, of Bonesteel, South Dakota; and Emma C., who is living ! in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with her mother. Frank t. Logan was about thirteen years of age when his father died, and, having received a rough education in public schools of the district, decided that he would seek his fortune in the west. In 1879 he enlisted in the Fifth United States Cavalry, at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, and, having served through five years with credit and honor, was discharged in 1884 with the rank of sergeant. He then returned to his home in Buffalo township, this county, and after his marriage rented of his mother the farm on which he had been reared in part and which is now his home. It was not until 1902, however, that it became his possession through purchase. He has increased the cultivation of the soil by using most advanced methods in accordance with the progress of the times, and has since won a gratifying return for his investment of time, thought and labor. Although his life has been passed quietly and unostentatiously, his success has not passed without recognition by his fellow cit! izens, who, having witnessed the strong qualities of his character, elected him to positions of trust and responsibility. He enjoys their confidence and appreciation, which he regards as of even more value than the substantial success he has won from the prosecution of his labors as a farmer. When he returned to Buffalo township after his experience in the regular army, Mr. Logan was married in 1885 to Miss Cora E. Rowan, a daughter of C. G. Rowan. They have three children: Charles F., Warden E. and Ruel G., all of whom are at home. The family are members of the Methodist church. Mr. Logan has always given unqualified support to the republican party and on that ticket was elected to the position of assessor of his township, in which capacity he served for eight years. From 1901 to 1907 he was a member of the county board of supervisors. He has also been deeply interested in the schools and for the past twenty-five years has been treasurer of the independent school district, No. 6. He belongs to lodge No. 298, B. P. O. E., of Davenport, and is now past chancellor of Banner Lodge, No. 16, K. P. Among his fraternal brethren, as among the citizens of his township, Mr. Logan is held in the highest esteem. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES