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Samuel Logan
Honey Creek Township -- Samuel Logan was born in Pennsylvania October 24, 1784, enlisted in the War of 1812 for 1 year and was honorably discharged from the service at the expiration of his time. As soon as he was discharged he bought a farm in Fayette County, Indiana, then an unbroken forest which he cleared. But soon the people poured in and the place lost its frontier cast and with that restless spirit so characteristic of men who have become inured to its hardships and fascinated with its incidents, he could no longer enjoy his home. In 1838 he sold his farm and with his family moved to this county. There then was plenty of game, such as deer, turkey and grouse and fishing was fine. This latter sport he followed up to the time of his death, December 28, 1859. [Source: "Henderson County, Illinois History", 1882 - Sub by Suzanne Miller]


Thomas Phillips, Coroner of Nodaway County
The subject of this sketch is a native of Monroe County, Indiana, where he was born December 22, 1822. He was there reared to manhood, and received his education, following farming as an occupation. In 1852 he removed to Henderson County, Illinois, and there remained 22 years, being an old settler of that county. He then came west and settled in this city, and was engaged in the grocery business for 3 years, when he retired from active business life. In 1878 he was elected to the office of coroner, which position he has since continued to hold. While an incumbent of this office he has held inquests in over 20 cases, besides attending to other duties of that office. His parents, Solomon and Rebecca (Booth) Phillips were old pioneers of Indiana, his father being closely identified with the interests of Monroe County from an early date. His death occurred July 9, 1849. Mr. Thomas Phillips and wife have had three children: Thomas M., Martha J. (deceased), and James D. They are members of the Christian Church. [Source: The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens" 1882, St. Joseph National historical company]

Data Submitted by Researcher Suzanne Miller:
Solomon Phillips, father of Thomas is on 1850 Mortality Schedule of Monroe County, Indiana which states he died of cholera. His widow came to McDonough County, Illinois near Henderson County line to the Old Bedford area. She died December 4, 1868 and has a tombstone in the Old Bedford Cemetery, which is hard to read.

Submitted by Suzanne Miller



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