Francis M. Buchanan1

b. circa 1847
FatherMathew R. Buchanan1,2 b. 9 Sep 1825, d. 23 Feb 1892
MotherLucy A. F. Clarkson1 b. 8 Mar 1828, d. 28 Oct 1858
BirthCircacirca 1847 Francis M. Buchanan was born in Scotland County, Missouri, circa 1847.3,4 
Childhood Francis spent the early days of his childhood on his parent's farm in Jefferson township in Scotland County. When Francis was about 11 his mother died. Two years later Francis's father was enumerated in his father's household in Scotland County. Francis and his younger sister were also present.5,2 
Marriagecirca 1866 He married Esther Talbert circa 1866.6,4 
Cens-18701870  Francis and Esther also lived in Scotland County following their marriage.7 
Cens-188017 Jun 1880  By 1880 their household consisted of Frank (33) and Esther (34), with their 5 children who ranged in age from 13 year old Etta to the newborn Charles.6 
Residence1884  It appears they had another child in 1884 in Scotland County but interestingly the record stated that Esther was a resident of Illinois at the time.4 

Research Comment:

Francis and Esther have not been located after 1884. If you are familiar with this family please contact me using the email link at the bottom of this page.

Family

Esther Talbert b. abt 1846
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited10 Jan 2007

Citations

  1. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 210-211. Trimble cites records belonging to Mrs. Betty Bridges Bower as his source for information on the family of William Buchanan and Margret Ryburn.
  2. [S866] William Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 839 (script), dwelling 346, family 340, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2004, image 11 of 62. Enumeration included: Mathew Buchanan, 34, farmer, b. VA; Francis M., male, 13, b. MO; Etta R., dau, 6, b. MO.
  3. [S866] Mathew Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 839 (script), dwelling 346, family 340, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2004, image 11 of 60. Enumeration recorded: Mathew Buchanan, 34, farmer, b. VA; Francis M., male, 13, b. MO; Etta R., dau, 6, b. MO; residing in same household as William Buchanan.
  4. [S1081] Male infant Buchanan entry, Scotland Co., Missouri Birth Register: 9 (1884). Mother Esther L. Talbert b. Louisa Co. Iowa, currently resid of ILL; father: F. M. Buchanan, b. Scotland Co., farmer; sixth child; b. Jefferson twp.
  5. [S993] Mathew Buchanan household, 1850 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 120(b) stamped, dwelling 90, family 90, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 9 of 26. The enumerations lists: Mathew Buchanan, 25, farmer, b. VA; Lucy A., 23, b. VA; Francis W. 4, b. MO; Priscilla Clarkson, 14, b. MO.
  6. [S1057] Frank Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. cens., Scotland Co., Missouri, pop sched., Jefferson township, ED 86, page 194B (stamped), dwelling 237, family 239, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 26 of 32. Enumeration reads: Frank Buchanan, 33, farmer, marr, b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. KY; Esther, 34, wife, b. IN, parents b. KY; Etta, 13, dau; ___ K., dau, 10; John R., son, 7; James W., 3, son; Charles E., 3/12, b. March, son; all children mother b. IN, father b. MO.
  7. [S1019] F. Buchanan household, 1870 U.S. cens, Scotland Co., MO, pop. sched., Jefferson township, p. 421B (stamped), dwelling 616, family 618, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2004, image 10 of 59. Enumeration includes: F. Buchanan, 24, b. MO; Ester, 25, b. IA; E. Buchanan, 3, b. MO; Lucy, 9/12, b. Sept MO.