Sarah Jane Larimer1

b. 1860, d. 1926
FatherSamuel M. Larimer1,2 b. abt 1830, d. bef Feb 1869
MotherPhoebe Ann Snodgrass1,2 b. 9 Oct 1837, d. 10 Aug 1908
Birth1860 Sarah Jane Larimer was born in 1860 in Washington County, Virginia.3,2 
Marriage7 Sep 1880 She married Samuel Randolph Buchanan, son of Russell M. Buchanan and Rosannah Buchanan Fullen, on 7 Sep 1880 in Washington County, Virginia.2,4 
  Sarah's name appears to have been incorrectly listed as Mary in the marriage entry.  
Cens-190019 Jun 1900  Sarah and Samuel lived and farmed in the Holston District of Washington County where they raised a family of 7 children. In 1900 Sarah reported that 1 of those children was no longer living. The other 6 children were all enumerated with the family and ranged from 17 year old "Batty" [Beattie] to 2 year old Russell.5 
Cens-19101910  Ten years later sons William and Russell were still at home. William was teaching school. He was recently married and his wife Mary was also recorded.6 
Death1926 Sarah died in 1926.3 
Burial She was buried at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family

Samuel Randolph Buchanan b. Jul 1852 or Jul 1854, d. 23 Mar 1914
Children
  • Beattie R. Buchanan5 (1881 - 1917)
  • Morris Buchanan5 (Feb 1884 - )
  • William Moore Buchanan5 (19 May 1886 - 1 Oct 1974)
  • Minnie Buchanan5 (Jun 1888 - )
  • Emma Buchanan5 (20 Dec 1890 or 1891 - )
  • Samuel J. Buchanan7,8 (9 Jul 1893 - 11 May 1902)
  • Russell Buchanan5 (Dec 1898 - )
ChartsDescendants of John Hutton and Jane Dickson
Last Edited24 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 69. On Sept. 27, 1869 Phoebe Ann Larimore was named guardian of Sarah Jane and Laura Larimore, orphans of Samuel M. Larimore, dec'd. The bond was $600 with Margaret Snodgrass as surety.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 41. Samuel R. Buchanan, 29y, sgl, b. & resid Washington Co. VA, farmer, s/o Russell M. & Rosannah Buchanan AND Mary Jane Larimer 20y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, s/o Saml & Phoebe Larimer: 7 Sep 1880.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 203. Stone reported to read: Mrs. R.S. Buchanan, 1860-1926.
  4. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004. Steve reports the marriage as Oct. 7, 1880.
  5. [S574] Samuel Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 13A (160 stamped), dwelling 225, family 227, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2004, image 25 of 73. Enumeration includes: Samuel Buchanan, 45, marr 20 yrs, b. July 1854, farmer; Sarah J., wife, 40, marr 20 yrs, b. Apr 1860, mother 7 children, 6 living [info written on line above William]; Batty, son, 17, b. Aug. 1882; Morris, son, 16, b. Feb. 1884; William, son, 14, b. May 188_; M ___ (f), b. June 1888; Emma, dau, 8, Dec. 1891; Russell, 2, Dec. 1898.
  6. [S237] Samuel R. Bucannon household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 121, sheet 2A (p. 88 stamped), dwelling 23, family 23, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 3 of 29. Enumeration reports: Samuel R. Bucannon, 52, marr #1, marr 28 yrs, farmer; Sarah J., wife, 50, marr #1, marr 28 yrs, mother 7 yrs, 6 living; William M., son, 2_, marr #1, marr 1 yr, teacher at public school; Russel J., son 12; Mary, dau-in-law, 21, marr 1 yr, mother 1 child, child is living [but not enumerated]; all b. VA, all parents b. VA.
  7. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 203. Stone reported to read: Samuel J. Buchanan, s/o S.R. and S. J. Buchanan, 9 Jul 1893-11 May 1902.