Russell M. Buchanan1,2
b. 2 February 1812, d. 12 April 1855
| Birth | 2 Feb 1812 | Russell M. Buchanan was born on 2 Feb 1812 calculated from the age on his death record.1 |
| Marriage | 12 Sep 1836 | He married Rosannah Buchanan Fullen, daughter of Andrew E. Fullen and Mary Buchanan, on 12 Sep 1836 in Washington County, Virginia.3 |
| Guardian | 26 Aug 1839 | Russell was named guardian of Mary B. Fullen, his wife's sister, on 26 Aug 1839.4 |
| Devisee | 20 May 1844 | Russell's father wrote his will in May of 1844. He left Russell his plantation as well as his farming tools and stock of animals. He also required him to pay $50.00 each to his five siblings as well as to his nephew William, son of Russell's deceased brother Samuel.2 |
| Cens-1850 | 9 Sep 1850 | Five years before his death Russell was enumerated in Washington County, Virginia with his wife Rosannah and their 7 children. He was also providing a home for his stepmother, Margaret Buchanan.5 |
| Death | 12 Apr 1855 | Russell died on 12 Apr 1855 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 43 of inflammation of the brain.1 |
| | Two months after Russell's death in April 1855 his eight year old son Andrew died of scarlet fever. |
Citations
- [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1855 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: Russell M. Buchanan, d. 12 Apr 1855, age 43y 2m 10d, inflamation of brain, s/o William & Sarah Buchanan, farmer, consort of Rosannah Buchanan, reported by brother in law, Andrew Edmundson.
- [S701] William Buchanan will (1846), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 10: 92. The will was dated 20 May 1844 and recorded in court 27 Apr. 1846. Russell M. Buchanan and Andrew Edmondson were the executors with Wm Buchanan ad Elijah Widener as witnesses.
- [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 7. Russell M. Buchanan and Rosanah B. Fuller, 12 Sept 1836; minister Alexander McEwen.
- [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 32. Russell M. Buchanan named guardian of Mary B. Fullen, orphan of Andrew E. Fullen, deceased. Bond $3,000. Sureties: Samuel Moore, Mathew Buchanan and Arthur Stewart.
- [S367] Russell Buchanan household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. 143(b) stamped, dwelling 1106 [implied but not written], family 1106 [implied but not written], viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 152 of 289. Transcription includes: Russell Buchanan, 38, farmer, real estate worth $2,300; Margaret 70; Rosannah 30; Mary 13; Wm. R. 10; Sarah 8; Margaret E. 6; Amanda L.G. 4; Andrew E. F. 3; James N. 2; all b. VA.
- [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 53. Andrew Buchanan named guardian of William R., Mary P., Sarah Jane R., Margaret Elizabeth, Amanda L.G., James N., and Samuel R. Buchanan, orphans of Russell M. Buchanan, deceased. Bond: $2,000. Sureties: James Edmiston and Mathew H. Buchanan.
- [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1855 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: Andrew E. F. Buchanan, d. 05 Jun 1855, age 8y 7d, scarlet fever, s/o Russell M. & R. Buchanan, reported by Uncle, Andrew Edmundson.
- [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), James M. Buchanan, b. Sept. 7, 1848 VA, d. 28 March 1934 in Glade Spring, bur Greenfield, s/o Russell M. Buchanan and Rosannah B. Fullen.