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Author: Lewis Publishing Co. (1891)

MILBURN HILL LOGAN, Ph. Gr., M. D.-Although still but a young man, Dr. Logan has
by his energy and ability already risen to a very high rank in that most
laborious and taxing profession, the midical. [sic] He has had a busy life and a
successful one, and the only wonder to the writer is, how he has managed to
accomplish all he has during his years.

  Dr. Logan was born in the little village of Richview, Washington County,
Illinois, August 5, 1855, and is the son of J. I. and Unity J. (Livesay) Logan.
His father is now living at St. Helena, Napa County, in this State, where he is
carrying on an extensive furniture business. On another page will be found a
full description of his most interesting life. The family removed first to
Centralia, Illinois, where his father first entered the business in which he is
at present engaged. Here young Logan attended common schools until be was nine
years of age, when he came with his parents across the plains to California,
spending six months on the journey and visiting Salt Lake City and all points of
interest, finally reaching this State in August, 1864 After remaining a short
time at Santa Clara, the family removed to Oakland and there Milburn attended
school for two terms. Here his father met with severe financial reverses, being
robbed of nearly all he possessed, and after remaining a year they went to Napa
County, locating at St. Helena, and taking a small farm on the outskirts of the
town, known later as Logan's Addition to St. Helena. Here Milburn attended
grammar and private schools until 1871, spending his vacations and times of
leisure in working for his father at carpentry, building, etc., together with
his brother. In 1873 and 1874 he took private instructions from Dr. C. W.
Hughes, now deceased, in physics, hygiene and physiology, and from J. P.
Dinsmore, M. D., now also deceased, in the principles and practice of
homeopathy. In 1875 he entered the University of California, College of
Chemistry, class of 1879. After two years' attendance there, during a vacation,
he temporarily lost his eye-sight by the premature explosion of a large can of
blasting powder. This necessitated his ceasing study for nearly two years, and
largely determined his future course. After so long an absence from his class,
and also wishing to begin life in earnest and be independent, he abandoned the
idea of completing at that time his course at the University, and entered the
California Medical College at Oakland, his university career giving him an
advantage of six months' time. In 1881 he graduated with the highest honors at
the head of a large class, there meeting the estimable lady who afterward became
his wife. After a few weeks' rest at home, he began practice in San Francisco,
re-entered the University and took the gold medal at graduation in the
department of pharmacy, thus completing his University course. Shortly afterward
he was elected Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology in the Medical
College. Two years later, in 1883, on the resignation of Professor S. P. Mead,
A. BM he was promoted to the Chair of Chemistry and Toxicology, which he still
holds.

  Dr. Logan has practiced continuously in the city since July, 1881, when he
first opened his office, building up rapidly a very large and lucrative
practice, which necessitates the employment of several assistants. It should be
stated that Dr. Logan is an eclectic physician, conscientiously selecting or
choosing from any or all schools the methods and treatment best adapted to
particular cases. He has had great success in his practice, a result of his
assiduous care and careful study of each case, not less than to skill and
experience. Dr. Logan, is well read, being a graduate of the Chautauqua
Scientific and Literary Circle, in addition to his scientific and professional
courses. Notwithstanding his multifarious professional engagements he has yet
found time to write two works, standards in their line, the one a system of
urinology, and the other a system of organic chemistry, suited to the practical
uses of the student. He has been a very prominent member of the Knights of
Pythias since the early part of 1878, having since then assisted in organizing
many lodges, and been a member of the Grand Lodge. He still holds the
appointment of Medical Examiner to several lodges. He is also a member of the I.
O. O. F., of the F. & A. M., a Thirty-second-Degree member of the Scottish Rite,
a member of the I. O. R. M., of the A. O. U. W., of the K. & L. of H., of the K.
of H., and of the U. E. A.

  Dr. Logan, has always had a fondness for study, paying great attention
especially to numismatics, having formed a large and valuable collection of
coins, among them a coin or medal of the time of Moses, a most antique specimen.
Archaeology is another of his favorite pursuits, coupled with kindred branches,
and in mineralogy, conchology, etc., he has been an ardent collector. He has
probably as fine a collection of petrifaction as is in the world. He is about to
start on a European tour for the purpose of extending his knowledge. He will
visit all the famous hospitals and seats of learning throughout the continent,
Berlin, Heidelberg, Leipsic, Paris, Italy and the British Isles, as well as
other parts.

  Dr. Logan was married May 30, 1883, to Miss Leta A., a native of San
Francisco, daugh- [sic] of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rosekrans, who are of old
Knickerbocker stock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. K. L Rowell, at the
Rosekrans residence in San Francisco, in the presence of a large number of the
friends of both parties. They have now one son, Milburn Homer, three years and a
half old. Dr. Logan's office is centrally located at 101 Grant avenue, corner of
Geary. His residence is at 627 Webster street, near Hayes.

  We have entered somewhat more fully into his biography than is customary, for
the reason that the history of Dr. Logan is of great value, especially to the
young, as showing what may be accomplished, even at an early age, by energy, and
application, when combined with natural talent.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

Memorial and Biographical History of Northern California.

Illustrated, Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast
from the Earliest Period of its Occupancy to the Present Time, together with
Glimpses of its Prospective Future; Full-Page Steel Portraits of its most
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers and also of
Prominent Citizens of To-day.

"A people that takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendents." – Macauley.

CHICAGO
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
1891.


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