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T. P. Logan
T. P. Logan was born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 29, 1829. He learned the trade of a boiler-maker in his native country, and in 1850 came to America, and was first employed in Rogers' locomotive works in Paterson, N. J. He then worked in Belair's Works in New York City, after which he worked in Phcenix Works in Chicago, Ill. In 1859 he came to Richmond, Ind., where he has since remained, and since Jan. 1, 1864, he has been engaged as foreman of the boiler-room in Gaar, Scott & Co.'s establishment. He is a fine mechanic, and has considerably increased the capacity of the shop, in which he has about sixty hands. He was married to Mary, daughter of Charles Arnold, of Richmond. They are the parents of seven children. Mr. Logan is a member of Whitewater Lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F.; Oriental Encamp ment, No. 28, I. O. O. F.; Webb Lodge, No. 24, F. & A. M.; King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4, Royal Arch Masons; Richmond Commandery, No. 8, Knights Templar; A.& A. Scottish Rite, and Coeur de Leon, No. 8, Knights of Pythias. His father, John A. Logan, is residing in Chicago, Ill.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2