James Glenn Buchanan1,2

b. 26 September 1850, d. 11 January 1902
FatherJohn D. Buchanan3,2 b. abt 1815
MotherSarah Morefield3 b. abt 1815
Birth26 Sep 1850 James Glenn Buchanan was born on 26 Sep 1850 in Virginia.4,5 
Marriagecirca 1871 He married Mary Emmeline Virginia Rhea circa 1871.2 
Cens-188018 Jun 1880  James and Mary farmed land in the Holston District of Washington County, Virginia. The 1880 census enumeration recorded James at 28 and Mary at 24 with 4 children. John's father, who at age 68 was not of sound mind, also lived with the couple. James' sister Bethia and her husband Columbus Larimer lived nearby.2 
Cens-19007 Jun 1900  At the turn of the century James and Mary were again enumerated on the federal census. Mary had given birth to 7 or 8 more children since 1880, including twins James and Andrew. The census indicated that she was the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom were living.6 
Death11 Jan 1902 James died on 11 Jan 1902 at age 51.4 
Burial He was buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

Family

Mary Emmeline Virginia Rhea b. May 1853
Children
  • John R. Buchanan2 (Jun 1872 - 25 Jul 1900)
  • William F. Buchanan2 (circa 1876 - )
  • Sarah F. Buchanan2 (circa 1877 - )
  • Walter M. Buchanan2 (Jul 1879 - )
  • Arzulia Buchanan6 (Apr 1883 - )
  • Joe C. Buchanan6 (May 1886 - )
  • Sophie Buchanan6 (Mar 1888 - )
  • Andrew F. Buchanan6 (May 1891 - )
  • James H. Buchanan6 (May 1891 - )
  • Eva Buchanan6 (Nov 1892 - )
  • Parris Buchanan6 (Nov 1896 - )
Last Edited2 Jun 2010

Citations

  1. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama.
  2. [S163] J.G. Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 32D, dwelling 271, family 271. May 2010. Household included: J.G. Buchanan, 28, farmer, b. VA/VA/VA; Mary E.V. 24, wife; Jno R. 8, son; Wm F., son, 6; Sarah F., 3, dau; Walter M., 10/12, b. Jul; John D., father, 68, insane, b. VA; all children b. VA/VA/VA.
  3. [S234] John D. Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., The Western District, p. 173 (original script), dwelling 1290, family 1237, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jun 2009, image 175 of 361. Household includes: John D. Buchanan, 45, farmer, owns land: $10,000, pers. prop. $3,000, b. VA; Sallie, 45, b. TN; Sarah, 23; William, 18; David, 17; Nancy, 16; Rebecca, 13; James, 10; Martha, 7; Mary, 5; all children b. VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 253. Stone reported to read: James G. Buchanan, 26 Sept. 1850-11 Jan. 1902.
  5. [S634] James G. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 5A, dwelling 86, family 86, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household included: James G. Buchanan, 49, b. Sept. 1850, marr 30 yrs, farmer; Mary E., wife, 47, marr 30 yrs, mother of 12 children, 11 are living; John R., son, 27, b. June 1872; Walter M., son, 19, b. Jul 1879; Arzulia, dau, 17, b. April 1883; Joe C., son, 14, b. May 1886; Sophie, dau, 12, b. March 1888; Andrew F., son, 9, b. May 1891; James H., son, 9, b. May 1891; Eva L., dau, 6, b. Nov. 1892; Parris, son, 3, b. Nov. 1896.
  6. [S634] James G. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 5A, dwelling 86, family 86, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household included: James G. Buchanan, 49, b. Sept. 1850, marr 30 yrs, farmer; Mary E., wife, 47, b. May 1853, marr 30 yrs, mother of 12 children, 11 are living; John R., son, 27, b. June 1872; Walter M., son, 19, b. Jul 1879; Arzulia, dau, 17, b. April 1883; Joe C., son, 14, b. May 1886; Sophie, dau, 12, b. March 1888; Andrew F., son, 9, b. May 1891; James H., son, 9, b. May 1891; Eva L., dau, 6, b. Nov. 1892; Parris, son, 3, b. Nov. 1896.