Southwest Colorado Oral Histories

Entry ID: 1683

Institution: San Juan County Historical Society

  • Website: sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org
  • Email: archives@sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org
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  • Phone: 970-387-5609
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    Narrator: William Malcolm "Mickey" Logan

    Date: August 2, 1987

    Location Tags: Silverton, San Juan County, La Plata County, Durango

    Topic Tags: Railroad, Education & Schools, Local Business

    Description: Born in Silverton, Mickey was the son of William Davidson Logan, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and the former Mary Isabella Mitchell, born in Springfield, MA. His grandparents were David and Agnes Mathieson Logan. Mickey graduated from Silverton High School in 1924. He and Lillian Tiffany were married in 1947 and lived many years in Durango where Mickey worked as an electrician. He is buried in Durango. He had 3 brothers, Alva George 1909-1926; Lincoln Lawrence 1907-1930; and an infant brother who died in 1906. Interview includes growing up in Silverton, genealogy, Silverton Northern Railroad, early Silverton characters and his business career.

    Last updated February 20, 2025