Rachel Goode Buchanan1

b. 14 April 1888, d. 12 January 1960
FatherThomas Preston Buchanan1,2 b. 3 Apr 1854, d. 9 May 1912
MotherJosephine Beattie Clark1,2 b. 31 Jan 1857, d. 25 Jul 1934
Rachel Goode Buchanan|b. 14 Apr 1888\nd. 12 Jan 1960|p8165.htm|Thomas Preston Buchanan|b. 3 Apr 1854\nd. 9 May 1912|p2472.htm|Josephine Beattie Clark|b. 31 Jan 1857\nd. 25 Jul 1934|p2248.htm|Benjamin K. Buchanan|b. 31 Oct 1815\nd. 4 Sep 1901|p2612.htm|Rachel B. Goode|b. 9 Oct 1826\nd. 1904|p2613.htm|David B. Clark|b. 1817\nd. 12 Mar 1896|p2244.htm|Mary A. K. Shugart|b. 23 Sep 1814\nd. 26 Jun 1893|p2245.htm|
Birth14 Apr 1888 Rachel Goode Buchanan was born on 14 Apr 1888 in Washington County, Virginia.3,2 
Name Other  The family knew her as "Oonie."4 
  As an adult Rachel lived with various family members, helping out where she was needed. For some years she lived with the family of her cousin Daniel Buchanan. Daniel's son, William, remembered her as bright and entertaining. She was a good seamstress, an excellent cook, and did all the repairs around the house. She taught William how to play cards and dance - an activity his parents did not participate in.4 
Death12 Jan 1960 Rachel died on 12 Jan 1960 at age 71.3 
Burial She was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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ChartsDescendants (with their spouses) of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge
Last Edited27 May 2009

Citations

  1. [S1344] Notification re the estate of Jean Buchanan, dec'd, The Journal Virginian, Oct. 11, 1962.
  2. [S634] Thomas P. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 122, sheet 22B, dwelling 307, family 307, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2009, image 71 of 89. Household includes: Thomas P. Buchanan, 46, b. Apr. 1854, marr 17 yrs, farmer, owns farm, no mortgage; Josephine B., wife, 43, b. Jan 1857, marr 17 yrs, mother of 5 children, all living; Mary A., dau, 16, b. Dec. 1883; Jack G., son, 14, b. Jul 1885; Rachel G., dau, 12, b. Apr 1888; Alexandra F., dau, 9, b. Nov. 1890; Nannie G., dau, 7, b. Apr. 1893; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  3. [S54] Virginia Historicial Society of Washington County, High On A Windy Hill Vol II, p. 42. Stone reported to read: Rachel G. Buchanan, Apr 14, 1888-Jan 12, 1960 (Old Section).
  4. [S2274] William Buchanan, "Buchanan Family History", 1984-1995.
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