James Hayter Buchanan1

b. 26 December 1871, d. 6 January 1944
FatherMathew R. Buchanan1,2 b. 29 Jun 1850, d. 12 May 1895
MotherEliza J. Umbarger1 b. 16 May 1852, d. 11 Sep 1915
Birth26 Dec 1871 James Hayter Buchanan was born on 26 Dec 1871.3 
Marriagecirca 1892 He married Rosa N. Jones circa 1892.4,1,5 
Cens-191015 Apr 1910  James and Rosa lived in Smyth County, Virginia. The 1910 census recorded James at age 38 and Rosa, at age 34. They had been married 18 years. A daughter, 11 year old Laura, was also recorded. In addition, James's mother, Eliza Buchanan, was a member of the household.5 
Cens-19209 Jan 1920  The household makeup changed between 1910 and 1920. The 1920 census reported that James owned his farm in the Rich Valley district of Smyth County and that it was mortgaged. His mother was no longer present [Eliza died in 1915]. Laura was also not present, but a 9 year son, Conley R., was listed.6 
Death6 Jan 1944 James died on 6 Jan 1944 at age 72.3 
Burial He was buried at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Smyth County, Virginia.3 
ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Last Edited1 Oct 2006

Citations

  1. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 154.
  2. [S521] M. R. Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop sched., Rich Valley, ED 83, page 9 (62A stamped), dwelling 72, family 71, viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 9 of 35. M. R. Buchanan, 29, farmer; Eliza J. 28, wife; Jas H., 8, son; Henry B., 6, son; Wm R., 2, son; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  3. [S1038] Mack Sturgill and Kenneth Sturgill, Smyth Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Vol. 4, p. 63. Stone reported to read: James H. Buchanan, b. 26 Dec. 1871, d. 6 Jan. 1944.
  4. [S1038] Mack Sturgill and Kenneth Sturgill, Smyth Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Vol. 4, p. 63. Stone reported to read: Rosa N. Buchanan, wife of James H. Buchanan, b. 15 Jan. 1876, d. 18 Nov. 1953.
  5. [S1138] James H. Buchanan household, 1910 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Olympia Precinct, ED 90, sheet 1A (p. 171 stamped), dwelling 6, family 6, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 1 of 15. Enumeration includes: James H. Buchanan, 38, marr #1, marr 18 yrs, farmer, owns farm, no mortgage; Buchanan, Rosa N., 34, marr #1, marr 18 yrs, mother 1 child, is living; Laura, dau, 11; Eliza J., mother, 58, marr 39 yrs, mother of 4 children, 3 living; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  6. [S835] James Buchanan household, 1920 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Smyth Valley district, ED 119, sheet 5B, dwelling 80, family 81, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 10 of 18. Enumeration includes: James Buchanan, 48, owns farm, is mortgaged, marr; Rosa, 43, wife; Conley R., son, 9; all b. VA; all parents b. VA; resid is farm.