This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.
Bro. John Perry Logan was born near Tribune, Pulaski Co., MO, Sept. 23d 1860 & died 2 miles above Spring Creek Post Office in Pulaski Co., MO., Feb. 4th 1901 aged 40 ys, 4 ms, & 11 ds. A son of J.H. Logan & Martha Logan, and of a family of 13 children., 8 surviving with father & Mother. Aug. 27th 1882 he married Nancy Emeline Wayman & unto them were born 4 child. all living--nephews & nieces No 54 & 42 living. Obtained a hope in Christ when about 14 years of age and joined the Friendship Ch. and at his death was a member of the Free Bap. Ch. at Spring Creek. On Sun., May 26th 1901 a funeral discourse was preached at Rolling Heath Ch. from Rev. 21X4 using hymns "My Heavenly Home is bright & fair" J.J. Watts
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