Mary Ann Porter Buchanan1

b. circa 1838, d. 1872
FatherRussell M. Buchanan2 b. 2 Feb 1812, d. 12 Apr 1855
MotherRosannah Buchanan Fullen3,1 b. 8 Feb 1820, d. 19 Apr 1900
BirthCircacirca 1838 Mary Ann Porter Buchanan was born in Washington County, Virginia, circa 1838.1 
Marriage9 Feb 1860 She married John Edmondson Snodgrass, son of Joseph Snodgrass and Ann C. Edmondson, on 9 Feb 1860 in Washington County.1 
Cens-18601 Aug 1860  Mary and John lived in the Western District of Washington County, Virginia, following their marriage.4 
WidowedSep 1863  John died in the fall of 1863 during the Battle of Chickamauga.5 
Death1872 Mary died of consumption in 1872 in Washington County.6 

Family

John Edmondson Snodgrass b. 17 Apr 1833, d. 20 Sep 1863
Child
  • Mattie L. Snodgrass7 (1863 - )
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited25 Apr 2010

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 345. Abstract reads: John Edmondson Snodgrass, 26y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Joseph & Ann Snodgrass AND Mary Ann Porter Buchanan, 21y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Russell M. & Rosannah Buchanan; marr 9 Feb. 1860.
  2. [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.
  3. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 209.
  4. [S234] John Snodgrass household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District - Liberty Hall post office, p. 151, dwelling 1127, family 1082, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 153 of 361. Enumeration reports: John Snodgrass, 27, farmer; Mary, 21; both b. VA.
  5. [S979] Dr. Howard V. Jones, "Descendants of Andrew Edmondson", report dated Oct. 2004.
  6. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1872 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30.
  7. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, pp. 21, 101: Mattie L. Snodgrass, 24, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John & Porter Snodgrass AND George L. Counts, 25, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o David & Nancy Counts; marr 8 Dec. 1887.