vide for
his mother and her other children, and with the other cares of
a family upon his infant hands. He discharged the duties thus
devolving on him, with the utmost fidelity; and having provided
amply for the support of his mother, and placed the other
members of her household in eligible situations, he removed to
the Holstein, married, purchased land, and commenced making
improvements. From thence he went to Kentucky, where he spent
the balance of his life, in the discharge of every social and
relative duty, with credit to himself and advantage to the
community. He was a delegate to the Virginia legislature from
the county of Kentucky in 1780; was soon after commissioned
county Lieutenant, (then the highest military title in the
militia of a county) and in the various battles, as well as in
the many skirmishes, which he fought with the Indians, his
conduct and bearing were such, as fully established for him the
reputation of a brave, skilful, prudent and meritorious
officer. In private life, and in his intercourse with his
fellow men, his whole course was distinguished by the most
uncompromising honor, and expanded philanthrophy. The heroic
adventure, by which he saved his wounded comrade, from the
tomahawk, the scalping knife, and from fire, was but one of
many such exploits, whereby he achieved good to others, at the
most imminent hazard of his own life.

[15] This was the name given to the station of Logan.

[16] Whitley's MS. Narrative and Cowan's MS. Diary, in the
Wisconsin Historical Society's library, say that Logan left
alone during the night of June 6. Logan returned to his fort on
the 23d, having travelled almost incessantly, and brought news
that relief would soon come. Soon after Logan's expedition to
the Holston, other messengers were sent to the East, clamoring
for help--McGary and Hoggin to Fort Pitt, and Smith to the
Yadkin; and twice Harrod vainly went forth to meet expected
troops. But the Continental army was hard pressed in those
days, and despite the rumor on the coast that Kentucky was in a
sad way, it was long before relief could be sent.--R. G. T.

[17] Bowman arrived at Boonesborough the first of August,
with two companies from Virginia, under Capts