Andrew Edmondson Buchanan

b. 17 April 1821, d. 6 June 1901
FatherWilliam Buchanan1,2 b. 24 Sep 1787, d. 29 Mar 1846
MotherJane Keys3 b. 15 Feb 1786, d. 9 Apr 1871
Birth17 Apr 1821 Andrew Edmondson Buchanan was born on 17 Apr 1821 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Devisee30 Jan 1846  Andrew's father wrote his will on January 30, 1846 at which time he left Andrew the plantation on which William resided. However, Andrew was to continue to live on it and care for his mother. It appears he honored this wish, as Andrew did not marry until a few months before his mother's death, almost 25 years later. Andrew also received his father's tools and a share of over 5,000 acres of land in Johnson County, Tennessee.1 
Cens-186018 Aug 1860  Andrew's land holdings were valued at $5,000 in 1860; his personal estate was worth $3,000.5 
Cens-1860- Slave  This included the value of 3 female slaves.6 
Military When the Civil War began Andrew joined Company F. of the 37th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America) and was wounded at Chancelorsville on May 3, 1863. He was discharged in February 1864.7,8 
Marriage20 Dec 1870 He married Harriet Craig Edmondson, daughter of Andrew Edmondson and Rosanna Buchanan, on 20 Dec 1870 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
20 Dec 1870 He was 49 and she was 25. 
Residence Andrew and Harriet lived on the old Matthew Buchanan home place at Lodi, Virginia.9 
Cens-Sum  There they farmed the land as Andrew's grandfather had done, and raised two children, Jean and John, neither of whom married.10,11 
Death6 Jun 1901 Andrew died on 6 Jun 1901 at age 80.4 
Burial He was buried at Moore Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

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Family

Harriet Craig Edmondson b. 5 Apr 1845, d. 15 Jan 1911
Children
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Citations

  1. [S112] William Buchanan will, Washington Co. WB 10: 89-91, FHL mf 034359.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 40. Andrew E. Buchanan, 49y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o William & Jane Buchanan AND Harriet C. Edmondson, 27y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Andrew & R.A. Edmondson; 20 Dec. 1870.
  3. [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.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 212. A. E. Buchanan, 17 Apr 1821-6 Jun 1901.
  5. [S234] Jane Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Lodi post office, p. 175, dwelling 1304, family 1251, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2005, image 177 of 361. Enumeration includes: Jane Buchanan, 74; Andrew, 39, owns real estate worth $5,000 and personal property worth $3,000; Michael Duff, 20, laborer; all b. VA.
  6. [S1308] Andrew Buchanan, owner, 1860 U.S. census, Washington Co., Virginia, slave schedule, p. 14 (original script), line 26, viewed online at Ancestry.com. 3 slaves: females (55, 14 and 5/12y); 1 slave house.
  7. [S958] James L. Douthat, Civil War Records of Washington Co., Virginia, p. 9.
  8. [S1310] "Roll of F. Co., 37th Virginia Infantry", Washington County News - 3rd Annual Historical edition, Feb. 20, 1969, page 11A. The original roll was compiled by Capt. George Graham and was reproduced for the historical edition.
  9. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 58.
  10. [S165] A. E. Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 257A (stamped), dwelling 285, family 285, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 33 of 54. Enumeration includes: A. E. Buchanan, 59, farmer; Harriet C., 34, wife; Jean Keys, 8, dau; John E., 5, son; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  11. [S574] Andrew Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 14A (p. 161 stamped), dwelling 246, family 248, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Nov. 2004, image 27 of 73. Enumeration includes: Andrew Buchanan, 79, b. Apr 1821, marr 29 years, farmer; Harriet C., wife, 55, b. Apr. 1845, marr 79yrs, mother of 2 children, both living; J__, dau, 29, b. Oct. 1870; John A., son, 25, b. Jan. 1875; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.