Amanda L. G. Buchanan1

b. 14 November 1845, d. 6 August 1911
FatherRussell M. Buchanan1 b. 2 Feb 1812, d. 12 Apr 1855
MotherRosannah Buchanan Fullen2,3 b. 8 Feb 1820, d. 19 Apr 1900
Birth14 Nov 1845 Amanda L. G. Buchanan was born on 14 Nov 1845 in Washington County, Virginia.4,5 
Childhood  Amanda was the 5th of 8 children born to her parents.6 
Fath-DeathMay 1855  Her father died in 1855, at which time Amanda was 9 years old. 
Cens-Sum  Amanda remained at home with her mother until her marriage to James Snodgrass. The women also provided a home for Mattie Snodgrass, the daughter of Amanda's older sister Mary Ann.7,3 
Marriage17 Jul 1880 She married James Snodgrass, son of Joseph Snodgrass and Ann C. Edmondson, on 17 Jul 1880 in Washington County.5 
  Amanda's brother William was married to James's sister Martha. Amanda's sister Mary Ann had been married to James's brother John who died during the Civil War. 
WidowedMay 1889  Nine years after their marriage James also died, leaving Amanda a widow at 43. James's will left Amanda the use of a portion of his land during her lifetime. A codicil clarified that following Amanda's death the land was to pass to James's son William [from a prior marriage].8,9 
Cens-190019 Jun 1900  Eleven years later, in 1900, Amanda was enumerated living with William, his wife Sallie, and their 2 children in the Holston District of Washington County. Amanda's brothers, William R. and Samuel, were enumerated as adjacent households.10 
Cens-191016 Apr 1910  However, by the date of the 1910 census she was recorded as a boarder living with Henry and Loy M. Counts.11 
  Neither the 1900 nor the 1910 census listed Amanda as the mother of any children. 
Death6 Aug 1911 Amanda died on 6 Aug 1911 at age 65.4 
Burial She was buried in the Buchanan square at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Virginia.4 
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited19 May 2010

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 210.
  3. [S165] Rosanna Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 247A (stamped), dwelling 98, family 98, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 13 of 54. Enumeration reports: Rosanna Buchanan, 58, wid; ____ Buchanan [not named], 37, dau, sgl; Amanda, dau, 34, sgl; Samuel, 25, son, sgl; Mattie Snodgrass, 17, granddaughter; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 205. Stone reported to read: Amanda L. G. Snodgrass, 14 Nov. 1845-6 Aug. 1911 (in Buchanan square).
  5. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 344. Abstract reads: James Snodgrass, 49y, wid, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Joseph & Ann Snodgrass AND Amanda L. G. Buchanan, 34y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Russell & Rosannah Buchanan; marr 17 Jul 1880.
  6. [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.
  7. [S234] Rosanna Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Liberty Hall post office, p. 153, dwelling 1141, family 1096, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 155 of 361. Enumeration includes: Rosanna Buchanan, 40, real estate value: $8,000, personal property: $5,250; William 21, farmer; Sarah, 17; Margaret, 16; Amanda, 15; James, 11; Samuel, 9; all b. VA.
  8. [S12] D.E. Brown, Unfiled Death Records of Washington Co. VA, entry 2285: James Snodgrass, d. May 6, 1889 near Friendship of diabetes, at 57yrs, s/o Joseph and Ann Snodgrass, farmer, spouse of Amanda, rept by Wm J. Snodgrass, son.
  9. [S712] James Snodgrass will (recorded 1889), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 23: 312. son William Snodgrass executor.
  10. [S634] William J. Snotgrass household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 13A (p. 160 stamped), dwelling 226, family 228, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2006, image 25 of 34. Enumeration includes William J. Snotgrass [sic], 36, b. March 1864, marr 11 yrs, b. VA, farmer; Sallie T., wife, 28, Nov. 1871, marr 11 yrs, mother 4 children, 2 living; Pauline, dau, 10 [or 11], b. June 1890; Ethel, dau, 3, b. Feb. 1897; Emandy G. (relation unclear), 54, wid, b. Nov. 1845; all b.VA; all parents b. VA.
  11. [S237] Henry J. Counts household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 121, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 2 of 29. Enumeration includes: Henry J. Counts, 34, marr 5 yrs; Loy M, wife, 23, marr 5 yrs, mother of 3 children, all living [and listed]; also Daniel and Lou Sturgeon, parents-in-law; Amanda Snodgrass, widow, 62, boarder [does not list any reponse per # children].