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Logie, William
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1782-1853
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Major William Logie was born in Scotland in 1782. William married Mary McNair (1784-1818) in 1808. After the death of his first wife, he married Anne Smith (1784-1868), of Pitgair, Scotland in 1822. There were six Logie children: William, Alexander (1823–1873), James Alexander, Margaret, Mary, and Barbara, who died as a child in 1838. Major William Logie retired from the army in 1832, and the family emigrated from Scotland to Canada, leaving behind eldest son, William, who chose to remain in Glasgow. The Major and Anne Smith Logie lived near Kingston, Ontario in their home, Glenlogie, until 1852 when they moved to Hamilton. Major William Logie died in 1853 and Anne Logie died in 1868.
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William Logie served in the British Army (ca. 1800-1832). He was promoted to a captain in the 92nd Regiment ca. 1808 and a major in the 97th Regiment ca. 1827.
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Additional information for biographical sketch retrieved from:
Burnham, R., and McGuigan, R. (2009). Not one in ten thousand know your name: the officers of the British 1st battalion of detachments in 1809 -- Captain William Logie 92nd Foot. The Napoleon Series. Research Subjects: Biographies.