James Nelson Buchanan1,2

b. 7 September 1848 or 7 September 1849, d. 28 March 1934
FatherRussell M. Buchanan1,3 b. 2 Feb 1812, d. 12 Apr 1855
MotherRosannah Buchanan Fullen4,3 b. 8 Feb 1820, d. 19 Apr 1900
Birth7 Sep 1848 or 7 Sep 1849 James Nelson Buchanan was born on 7 Sep 1848 or 7 Sep 1849 in Washington County, Virginia.5,3 
Marriage1 May 1872 He married Mary C. Alderson, daughter of Christopher Alderson and Mary Gibson, on 1 May 1872 in Washington County, Virginia.5 
Cens-188018 Jun 1880  James and Mary lived with her father, who was a physician, in the Glade Spring district of Washington County, Virginia. In 1880 their 7 year old son Frank was also enumerated in his grandfather's home.6 
Cens-19005 Jun 1900  Mary died in the years prior to the 1900 census. James was listed that year living in Meadowview in Washington County. He was 50 years old and indicated that he was a widow. James's son Frank was married but still lived at home and worked with his father on the farm. Frank's wife Blanch and their infant son James were also part of the household. In addition James's 12 year old daughter "Mattie" was enumerated, as was Florie M., age 24, who was described as a niece.7 
  "Florie" was Flora Margaret, the daughter of James's older brother William. It is likely she helped James care for the household following the death of his wife Mary. Flora herself married in 1902. 
Cens-191022 Apr 1910  James' son Frank died in 1909 but Frank's widow Blanche and daughter Virginia continued to live with James for a few years.8 
Death28 Mar 1934 James died on 28 Mar 1934 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County.3 

Family

Mary C. Alderson b. abt 1851, d. bef 1900
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited5 Jun 2013

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. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004. Provides full name.
  3. [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.
  4. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 210.
  5. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 41. Buchanan, James N., 23y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer (parents not named) AND Mary C. Alderson, 21y, sgl, b. Russell Co., VA, resid WCV, d/o Christopher & Mary; marr 1 May 1872.
  6. [S165] Christopher Alderson household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, page 36B (after 70A stamped), dwelling 311, family 314, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sep. 2006, image 36 of 54. Enumeration reports: Christopher Alderson, 63, physician, b. W VA; Mary P., wife, 29 [59 ?], b. VA; James Buchanan, 30, son-in-law, farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA; Mary C., 30, dau, b. VA; Frank A., 7, son, b. VA, parents b. VA; also 2 servants.
  7. [S574] James N. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District - Meadowview, ED 109, sheet 3B, dwelling 50, family 50, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Sept. 2006, image 6 of 29. Enumeration reports: James N. Buchanan, 50, widowed, Sept. 1849, farmer; Frank, son, 27, b. Apr. 1873, marr 1 yr, farm laborer; Blanch M., dau-in-law, b. March 1873, marr 1 yr, mother 1 child who is living; Florie M., niece, 24, b. March 1876; Mattie E., dau, 12, b. Nov. 1887; James T, grandson, b. May 1900; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  8. [S237] Blonche Buchanon household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 117, sheet 5B, dwelling 78, family 84, viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2010. Household includes: Blonche Buchanon, 37, wid, mother of 2 children, 1 is living, b. VA/VA/TN, own income; Virginia, dau, 5, b. VA/VA/VA; James N., father-in-law, 60, wid, b. VA/VA/VA, laborer at odd jobs; Sarah Gaulding, mother, 71, wid, mother of 4 children, all are living, b. TN/TN/TN; Ida Gaulding, sister, 41, sgl, b. VA/VA/TN, canvasser; Phillip S. Stringer, boarder, 30, sgl, b. VA/NC/TN; residence north of the railroad - Meadow View.
  9. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004.