John R. Buchanan1

b. June 1872, d. 25 July 1900
FatherJames Glenn Buchanan1 b. 26 Sep 1850, d. 11 Jan 1902
MotherMary Emmeline Virginia Rhea1 b. May 1853
BirthJun 1872 John R. Buchanan was born in Virginia in Jun 1872 according to the 1900 census, enumerated shortly before his death. However his headstone states that he was born in 1870 which is inconsistent with his age on the 1880 and 1900 enumerations.2 
Death25 Jul 1900 John died on 25 Jul 1900 at age 28.3 
Burial He was buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Last Edited30 May 2010

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 253. Stone reported to read: John R. Buchanan, 13 Jun 1870-25 Jul 1900.