John Preston Buchanan1

b. January 1888, d. 1937
FatherBenjamin Franklin Buchanan1 b. 4 Oct 1857, d. 1932
MotherElenor F. Sheffey1 b. Jul 1866, d. 1952
BirthJan 1888 John Preston Buchanan was born in Jan 1888 in Virginia.2 
Childhood  John spent his childhood in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, where his father practiced law and served in various political positions, including state senator and lieutenant governor.2,3,4 
  He attended Virginia Military Institute, Washington and Lee College and the University of Virginia. John then joined his father's law practice.1 
Marriage He married Annabel Morris.5 
Death1937 John died in 1937.5 
Burial He was buried at Round Hill Cemetery in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia.5 
Last Edited21 Feb 2008

Citations

  1. [S1915] History of Virginia - Virginia Biography, Vol. 4: 530.
  2. [S682] Benj. F. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Marion, ED 82, sheet 13A (p. 74 stamped), dwelling 230, family 240, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 25 of 32. Household includes: Benj. F. Buchanan, 40, b. Oct. 1859, marr 13 yrs, lawyer, owns home, no mortgage; Eleanor F., wife, 33, b. Jul 1866, marr 13 yrs, mother of 5 children, 3 living; John P., son, 12, b. Jan. 1888; Josephine, dau, 8, b. Aug. 1891; Virginia, dau, 5, [date of birth not clear]; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  3. [S1138] Benjamin F. Buchanan household, 1910 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Marion, ED 79, sheet 10B, dwelling 174, family 175, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 20 of 43. Household includes: Benjamin F. Buchanan, 49, marr #1, marr at 23, lawyer; Eleanor S., wife, 43, marr #1, marr at 23, mother of 7 children, 5 are living; John P., son, 22; Josephine, dau, 18; Virginia C., dau, 15; Nellie F., dau, 9; David H., son, 3; all b. VA.
  4. [S1915] History of Virginia - Virginia Biography, Vol. 4: 529.
  5. [S1037] Mack Sturgill and Kenneth Sturgill, Smyth Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Vol. 3, p. 115.