David D. Buchanan1

b. 27 June 1843, d. 11 July 1906
FatherDavid Buchanan1 b. abt 1812
MotherNancy E. Robinson1 b. abt 1812
Birth27 Jun 1843 David D. Buchanan was born on 27 Jun 1843 in Virginia.2,1 
Marriage16 Dec 1869 He married Catherine (Fox) Wassum, daughter of John Fox, on 16 Dec 1869 in Smyth County, Virginia.3 
  Catherine had been previously married to John Wassum.3  
Land-Buy4 Feb 1876  David and Catherine spent the first years of their married life in Smyth County. However on Feb. 4, 1876 they purchased 53 acres of land on a ridge between the Middle and South Forks of the Holston River in neighboring in Washington County from Smittic Barbary for $850. 
Cens-188011 Jun 1880  They were probably living on the land at the time of the 1880 census. David (enumerated as "D.D"), was 36 and a farmer. Catherine was 39. Their children included Ellen Frances (10), James N. (8), Nancy E. (7), Samuel J.T. (3) and Margaret (1).4 
  Joseph was born in Oct. 1882, followed by William in April 1888. 
Widowed12 Aug 1897  Catherine died on Aug. 12th, 1897. 
Marriage14 May 1900 David married second Laura A. (Berry) Ritchie, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Berry and Virginia Miriam Ramsey, on 14 May 1900 in Washington County, Virginia. Laura was the widow of James Walker Ritchie.5 
Cens-1900  A few months later David and "Lara" were enumerated on the 1900 census for the Glade Spring district of Washington County. Laura's children were not recorded with them, however 3 of David's children were present.6 
Death11 Jul 1906 David died on 11 Jul 1906 at age 63.2 
Burial He was buried at Kelly's Chapel Cemetery in Washington County.2 

Family

Catherine Fox b. 25 Feb 1841, d. 12 Aug 1897
Children
  • Ellen Frances Buchanan4 (circa 1870 - )
  • James N. Buchanan4 (circa 1872 - )
  • Nancy Elizabeth Buchanan4 (circa 1873 - )
  • Samuel J.T. Buchanan4 (circa 1877 - )
  • Margaret V. Buchanan4 (circa 1879 - )
  • Joseph E. Buchanan6 (Oct 1882 - )
  • William T. Buchanan6 (Apr 1888 - )
Last Edited14 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S465] David Buchanan household, 1850 U.S. cens, Smyth Co., VA, pop. sched., 60th District, p. 205 (stamped), dwelling 646, family 653, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2013. Household includes: David Buchanan, 38, farmer, owns land worth $1,000; Nancy, 38; Eliza Ann, 14; John, 12; Joseph, 10; David D., 7; Mary L., 5; Solomon G., 3; Joanna Pickle, 13; Jacob Robinson, 33, laborer, owns land worth $800; all b. VA.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 192. Stone reported to read: David D. Buchanan, 27 Jun 1843-11 Jul 1906, age 63y 14d, "Father."
  3. [S60] Thomas Hockett and Shelia Steele Hunt, Smyth Co. VA Marriages 1851-1891 & 1860 Census, p. 22. David D. Buchanan, 27, wid [sic], s/o David & Nancy AND Catherine Wassum, 28, d/o John & Peggy Fox; 16 Dec. 1869. [was it Catherine who was widowed?]
  4. [S165] D.D. Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 10, page 22B, dwelling 184, family 184, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Nov. 2013. Household includes: D.D. Buchanan, 36, farmer; Catherine, 39, wife; Ellen Frances, 10, dau; James N., 8, son; Nancy E., 7, dau; Samuel J.T., 3, son; Margaret V., 1, dau; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  5. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 13. Laura Ritchie, widow, age 33, daughter of Thomas and Marion Berry, to D.D. Buchanan, 56, widower, s/o David & Nancy E. Buchanan, farmer; May 14, 1900.
  6. [S574] David D. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 114, sheet 11B, dwelling 177, family 178, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Jan. 2005, image 20 of 73. Enumeration includes: David D. Buchanan, b. June 184_, 57, marr 0 yrs; Sarah [Larah?], wife, b. May 1867, 33, marr 0 yrs, mother 0 children; Elizabeth Buchanan, dau, 24, b. Nov. 1875; Joseph E., son, 17, b. Oct. 1882; William T., son, 12, b. Apr 1888; all b. VA.