Margaret Buchanan1

b. 28 July 1814, d. 5 November 1892
FatherWilliam Buchanan2,3,1 b. 24 Sep 1787, d. 29 Mar 1846
MotherJane Keys4,3,1 b. 15 Feb 1786, d. 9 Apr 1871
Birth28 Jul 1814 Margaret Buchanan was born on 28 Jul 1814 in Washington County, Virginia.5,3 
Marriage30 Sep 1836 She married her second cousin James Edmondson Kelly, son of Andrew E. Kelly and Joanna Edmondson, on 30 Sep 1836 in Washington County, Virginia.6,7,8,1 
  In the years that followed Margaret's sister Elizabeth married John Kelly and her sister Sarah married Andrew Kelly. John and Andrew were James's brothers. They were all great grandchildren of Andrew Buchanan and Joanna Hay and of William Edmiston and Agnes Holmes. 
Children  James and Margaret had children William Buchanan, Andrew Kirkham, Elizabeth Carrie, Amanda Louise, Theophilus Hay, John, Walter and Sarah.9 
Residence They lived on the Blue Spring Highway near Love's Mill.10 [southeast corner of the county] 
Devisee30 Jan 1846  When Margaret's father wrote his will in January 1846 he left her $50 and an equal share to over 5,000 acres of land in Johnston Co. Tennessee. He also indicated that she was married and had already received her share of the household furnishings. Margaret's husband James provided security for the bond posted by Margaret's brothers when they executed the will.2 
Cens-18507 Sep 1850  Margaret and James were enumerated in 1850 with William (12), Andrew (10), Caroline (9), Amanda (7), John (2) and Walter (4 months). Also living with the family was Margaret Edmondson, age 36.11 
  She was James's aunt (his mother's younger sister). 
Cens-186011 Sep 1860  In 1860 the family farm was valued at $10,000; James also owned personal property worth $2,000. Margaret Edmondson was again enumerated with the family which had been joined by 3 year old Samuel Moore.12 
  Samuel was the son of Margaret's sister Sarah who died 6 months after his birth. Sarah's first husband had been Andrew Kelly, who was James's brother. Sarah's second husband, John Buchanan Moore, died the year following Samuel's birth, leaving the young child without either parent. 
Death5 Nov 1892 Margaret died on 5 Nov 1892 at age 78.5 
Burial She was buried at Kelly's Chapel in Washington County.5 

Family

James Edmondson Kelly b. 23 Feb 1811, d. 7 Feb 1890
Children
Last Edited19 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S2272] Jean Keys Buchanan, The Buchanans, manuscript, 1928.
  2. [S112] William Buchanan will, Washington Co. WB 10: 89-91, FHL mf 034359.
  3. [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 735.
  4. [S704] Jane Buchanan will (recorded 1871), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 17: 522. The will was dated in March 1858 but not recorded until 24 April 1871. Jane appointed her son Andrew E. Buchanan executor; witnesses were Hugh Reed and William Painter. Andrew entered a bond in the amount of $1,000 with James E. Kelly and Hugh Reed as his security.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 193. Margaret Kelly, 28 Jul 1814-5 Nov. 1892, age 78y 3m 7d.
  6. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 35. James E. Kelly and Margaret Buchanan, 30 Sep 1836; minister: John Snead.
  7. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 56. This source lists the date of the marriage as Sept. 29th 1836.
  8. [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 735. This source states that the marriage occured Sept. 29th near Osceola, Virginia.
  9. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 12.
  10. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 56.
  11. [S367] Jas. Kelly household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. after 140 stamped, dwelling 1058, family 1058, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 146 of 289. Household includes: Jas. Kelly, 39, farmer, real estate valued at $2,000; Margaret 26; William 12; Andrew 10; Caroline 9; Amanda 7; John 2; Walter 4/12; Margaret Edmondson 36; all b. VA.
  12. [S234] James E. Kelley household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 161, dwelling 1201, family 1152, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 163 of 361. Enumeration reads: James E. Kelley, 49, owns real estate: $10,000 & pers prop: $2,000; Margaret, 46; William, 22, clerk; Andrew 21, farmer; Caroline, 19, spinster; Amanda 17; John 12; Walter 10; Sallie 7; Samuel Moore 3; Margaret Edmondson 46; all b. VA.
  13. [S1344] Notification re the estate of Jean Buchanan, dec'd, The Journal Virginian, Oct. 11, 1962.
  14. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 273. William F. Pafford, 27, sgl, b. & resid WC, farmer, s/o Jesse & Rachel Pafford marr Caroline E. Kelly, 20, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o James E. & Margaret Kelly; 19 Feb. 1867.