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Memorial and Resolutions on the Death Of
Hon. John Lee Logan.

Memorial and Resolutions on the Death OF
Hon. John Lee Logan.
In the Supreme Court of Idaho Terri
tory.
To the Honorable Supreme Court Of the
Territory of Idaho.
Your committe heretofore appointed
by an order of this Court to prepare a
suitable Memorial with reference TO the
death of Hon. John Lee Logan, late
Associate Justice of this Court, beg
leave to report as follows:
John Lee Logan was born March 5th,
A. D. 1S4S, at Salem, Virginia, waa
educated at Washington and Lee Uni
versity, at Lexington, Virginia, and was
admitted to the practice of law in 1869.
He began the practice of his profession
in the City of New York. with the firm
OF Day, Lord & Day. with whom he re-
mained for FIVE years, " hen he organized
the firm of Logan & Mellis, in 1880. and
continued in active practice until March
l4th, 1888. when Mr.. Cleveland ap.
pointed him Associate Justice of this
Court.
Hard work and study at his profession
had already sown the seeds of consump-
tion,and upon his first appearance among
us it was apparent to.everyone that his
days of life and usefulness were limited,
and that it was matter Of but a short
time until he wonld be taken from us.
On October 11th, 1885. he was mar
ricd to Miss Gertrude Tucker, daughter
of Hon. j. Randolph Tucker. of Virginia,
who accompanied him to Idaho, and
whose wifely devotion, continued with
unfailing attention, served to prolong his
life, and smooth his path to the grave.
He died at Lewiston. on January 18th,
1890. passing away quietly and without
pain.
1t is to be regretted that he did not
come among us in the full vigor Of health
and strength. AS 1t was we could dis.
cern in him qualities of mind and char
acter, keenness of perception. "a thorough
and scholarly knowledge of law, and
that elevation of mind which gentle
breeding always brings, elements which
had good health and physical vigor ac-
companied them, would long have made
him an ornament to the Bench.
His brilliant talents and his kindly
and social qualities made him many and
lasting friends and admirers during his
short career among us, who can think OF
him only with affection and regret.
Therefore, Your committe offer these
resolutions:
Rksolred, That in the death Of John
Lee Logan, the Bar of this Territory has
lost an able member and an ornament to
the profession to which he was devoted.
That we tender to the family of the
deceased our sincere and hearty SYM
patby and coincidence.
That these Resolutions and this
Memorial be entered upon the records Of
this Court. and certified copy thereof
be forwarded to the widow of the de-
ceased, by the Clerk of this Court.
Respectfully Submitted.
RICHARD z. JOHNSON,
Committee: JAMES ii. HAwLEy,
r. GANAHL.
Supreme Court,
Idaho Territory.
/. Samuel II. Hays, Clerk of the
Supreme Court of Idaho Territory. do
hereby certify that the above and FORE
going is full, true and correct copy OF
the Resolutions presented by the Bar,
and ordered spread upon the records of
said Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have
hereunto set my hand and
Ills. affixe the Seal of said Court,
this 10Th. day of February, 1890.
SAMUEL. ii. HANS,
Clerk Supreme Court,
Idaho Territory.