Logan Fletcher Peirce was the son of Chambers Logan Peirce and Amy Evelyn Barnes. His grandfather, William Fletcher Barnes, was an industrialist and the family had, at one time, vast wealth. Logan later told his sweetheart that he had been born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. As it turned out, these advantages did not guarantee a happy ending.
His father, Chambers Logan Peirce, was also successful in business and Logan received the best education, graduating in 1924 with a business degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
During his college years, Logan met his sweetheart, Nina Ruth Harding. Their romance is documented in dozens of Logan's letters to Nina Ruth that have been preserved by the university they both attended. Logan's love for Nina Ruth is present in every letter, and it is evident that Logan anticipated that the two would share a long life together. His letters show that he was a keen observer, with the ability to readily convey his emotions, hopes and dreams, as well as his frustrations. Tragically, the romance ended with Nina Ruth's death only ten days after they were secretly married in a rushed ceremony in Chicago. Nina Ruth's life was lost after a consultation with Lucy Hagenow, a notorious Chicago abortionist. The sensational story was covered by newspapers across the nation.
Later, after the scandal subsided, Logan attempted to put his life back together, but what little information is available indicates that he was not successful. Though the scandal may have lifted, the loss of Nina Ruth must have been constantly and painfully felt. Logan married again, to Flora Patch Early, and they had a son, named for his father. The marriage, however, ended in divorce, after a short time.
During the last 15 years of his life, Logan worked as vice president of a cotton manufacturing company. About eight months before his death, Logan moved to Altadena, California, near his mother. He died at the age of 36 from complications of coronary artery disease.
Two lives that ended too soon, under tragic circumstances.
Biography written by Logan's cousin, David Peirce, March 9, 2012.
His father, Chambers Logan Peirce, was also successful in business and Logan received the best education, graduating in 1924 with a business degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
During his college years, Logan met his sweetheart, Nina Ruth Harding. Their romance is documented in dozens of Logan's letters to Nina Ruth that have been preserved by the university they both attended. Logan's love for Nina Ruth is present in every letter, and it is evident that Logan anticipated that the two would share a long life together. His letters show that he was a keen observer, with the ability to readily convey his emotions, hopes and dreams, as well as his frustrations. Tragically, the romance ended with Nina Ruth's death only ten days after they were secretly married in a rushed ceremony in Chicago. Nina Ruth's life was lost after a consultation with Lucy Hagenow, a notorious Chicago abortionist. The sensational story was covered by newspapers across the nation.
Later, after the scandal subsided, Logan attempted to put his life back together, but what little information is available indicates that he was not successful. Though the scandal may have lifted, the loss of Nina Ruth must have been constantly and painfully felt. Logan married again, to Flora Patch Early, and they had a son, named for his father. The marriage, however, ended in divorce, after a short time.
During the last 15 years of his life, Logan worked as vice president of a cotton manufacturing company. About eight months before his death, Logan moved to Altadena, California, near his mother. He died at the age of 36 from complications of coronary artery disease.
Two lives that ended too soon, under tragic circumstances.
Biography written by Logan's cousin, David Peirce, March 9, 2012.
Logan Fletcher Peirce was the son of Chambers Logan Peirce and Amy Evelyn Barnes. His grandfather, William Fletcher Barnes, was an industrialist and the family had, at one time, vast wealth. Logan later told his sweetheart that he had been born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. As it turned out, these advantages did not guarantee a happy ending.
His father, Chambers Logan Peirce, was also successful in business and Logan received the best education, graduating in 1924 with a business degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
During his college years, Logan met his sweetheart, Nina Ruth Harding. Their romance is documented in dozens of Logan's letters to Nina Ruth that have been preserved by the university they both attended. Logan's love for Nina Ruth is present in every letter, and it is evident that Logan anticipated that the two would share a long life together. His letters show that he was a keen observer, with the ability to readily convey his emotions, hopes and dreams, as well as his frustrations. Tragically, the romance ended with Nina Ruth's death only ten days after they were secretly married in a rushed ceremony in Chicago. Nina Ruth's life was lost after a consultation with Lucy Hagenow, a notorious Chicago abortionist. The sensational story was covered by newspapers across the nation.
Later, after the scandal subsided, Logan attempted to put his life back together, but what little information is available indicates that he was not successful. Though the scandal may have lifted, the loss of Nina Ruth must have been constantly and painfully felt. Logan married again, to Flora Patch Early, and they had a son, named for his father. The marriage, however, ended in divorce, after a short time.
During the last 15 years of his life, Logan worked as vice president of a cotton manufacturing company. About eight months before his death, Logan moved to Altadena, California, near his mother. He died at the age of 36 from complications of coronary artery disease.
Two lives that ended too soon, under tragic circumstances.
Biography written by Logan's cousin, David Peirce, March 9, 2012.
His father, Chambers Logan Peirce, was also successful in business and Logan received the best education, graduating in 1924 with a business degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
During his college years, Logan met his sweetheart, Nina Ruth Harding. Their romance is documented in dozens of Logan's letters to Nina Ruth that have been preserved by the university they both attended. Logan's love for Nina Ruth is present in every letter, and it is evident that Logan anticipated that the two would share a long life together. His letters show that he was a keen observer, with the ability to readily convey his emotions, hopes and dreams, as well as his frustrations. Tragically, the romance ended with Nina Ruth's death only ten days after they were secretly married in a rushed ceremony in Chicago. Nina Ruth's life was lost after a consultation with Lucy Hagenow, a notorious Chicago abortionist. The sensational story was covered by newspapers across the nation.
Later, after the scandal subsided, Logan attempted to put his life back together, but what little information is available indicates that he was not successful. Though the scandal may have lifted, the loss of Nina Ruth must have been constantly and painfully felt. Logan married again, to Flora Patch Early, and they had a son, named for his father. The marriage, however, ended in divorce, after a short time.
During the last 15 years of his life, Logan worked as vice president of a cotton manufacturing company. About eight months before his death, Logan moved to Altadena, California, near his mother. He died at the age of 36 from complications of coronary artery disease.
Two lives that ended too soon, under tragic circumstances.
Biography written by Logan's cousin, David Peirce, March 9, 2012.
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