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Logan County, Kentucky Wills – Book A, with index

The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.

Biography of Glen Hargrave

E. G. Hargrave, born in Indiana in 1839, moved to Texas with his father in 1842 and has resided in Hopkins County since 1845. He married M. E. Chapman in 1857, and they have eight living children. A lifelong Democrat, Hargrave preferred a quiet life focused on agriculture and family rather than public office. He has shown resilience as a pioneer and recounts a bear capture incident from 1846, reflecting the hardships and camaraderie of early settlers. Hargrave is noted for his community standing and devotion to his family.

Biography of Howard Hargrave

Howard Hargrave, born in Indiana in 1840 and later settled in Texas, witnessed the early development of Sulphur Bluff. He married Lida Huskey and had three children. Hargrave was a respected community leader, serving as county commissioner, and was known for his strong character and philanthropic efforts, often helping those in need without seeking recognition. His contributions to local religious institutions and his generosity established him as a compassionate figure in his community, dedicated to aiding the poor and fostering regional growth.