John Buchanan Crenshaw1
b. 2 November 1887, d. 7 July 1960
Birth | 2 Nov 1887 | John Buchanan Crenshaw was born on 2 Nov 1887 in Meadowview, Washington County, Virginia.1 |
Cens-1910 | 21 Apr 1910 | John was raised in the Saltville district, Washington County, Virginia. The 1910 census enumerated him at age 22 living at home and working as a bookkeeper.5 |
Milit-Reg | Jun 1917 | John registered for the World War I draft at the registrar's office in Meadowview, Virginia. He stated that he was a merchant employed by Ritchie Vance and Co. John was described by the registrar as of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and light brown hair.1 |
Marriage | 5 Nov 1917 | He married Lula Graham on 5 Nov 1917 in Washington County, Virginia.6,3 |
Military | | John subsequently served in World War I.7 |
Cens-1930 | Apr 1930 | John and Lula lived in in Meadowview (Washington County) in 1930. They owned their own home which was valued at $5,000. John's occupation was described as "merchant" and the type of business was listed as "hardware store."8 |
Death | 7 Jul 1960 | John died on 7 Jul 1960 at age 72.9 |
Burial | | He was buried at Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.9 |
Family | Lula Graham b. 9 May 1888, d. 7 Feb 1971 |
Children | - Jane Graham Crenshaw10,3 (15 Feb 1919 - 12 Jul 1980)
- Patsy Caroline Crenshaw10,3 (19 Dec 1924 - 15 Feb 1991)
- Mary Grace Crenshaw10,3
- John Buchanan Crenshaw10
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Citations
- [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : Dec. 2006), Data for John Buchanan Crenshaw, Washington Co., Virginia.
- [S574] James C. Crenshaw household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Saltville District, ED 122, sheet 11B, dwelling 136, family 136, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2004, image 60 of 92. Enumeration includes: James C. Crenshaw, 45, b. Nov. 1854, marr 20 yrs, farmer; Mary E.V., wife, 40, b. June 1859, mother 9 children, all living; George W., son, 19, b. Jul 1880; Batie, H., son, 18, b. May 1882; Ada W., dau, 16, b. May 1884; Asa C., dau, 14, b. Feb. 1886; John B., son, 12, b. Nov. 1887; Elbert, son, 10, b. Jul 1889; Beulah M., dau, 9, b. Apr 1891; Mary E. E., dau, 7, Feb. 1893; Dollie, dau, 1, b. Dec. 1898; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
- [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 637-645. Mrs. Rollins cites Dr. Joanna (Maiden) Owens for her information on the descendants of Eliza (Maiden) Butt Caldwell (with the exception of son Addison).
- [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the great niece of James Campbell Crenshaw and Mary E.V. (Thompson) Crenshaw.
- [S237] James C. Crenshaw household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 115, sheet 5B, dwelling 71, family 71, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 10 of 37. Enumeration includes: James C. Crenshaw, 55, marr #1, marr 30 yrs, farmer, owns farm, no mortgage; Mary E., wife, 50, marr #1, marr 3 [sic] yrs, mother 10 children, all living; Ada W., dau, 25, teacher in free school; John B., son, 22, bookkeeper at hardware store; Elbert W., son, 20, clerk at wholesale house; Mary E., dau; Grace V., dau, 12; Jamie L., dau, 9; all b. VA; all parents b. VA; resid on Chestnut Ridge Rd.
- [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the first cousin, once removed, of John Buchanan Crenshaw.
- [S1616] Joanna Owens, "James Campbell Crenshaw Family," e-mail to Diana Powell, 4 Dec. 2006. Joanna is John's niece.
- [S639] John Crenshaw household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Meadowview, ED 96-5, sheet 6A (p. 13 stamped), dwelling 120|121, family Nov. 2006, image 12 of 14. Enumeration includes: John Crenshaw, 42, marr at 30, owns home worth $5,000, merchant, Hdwe store; Lula G., wife, 39, marr at 27; Jane G., dau, 11; Patsy, 7; Mary G., dau, 3; all b. VA, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 126. Stone reported to read: John Buchanan Crenshaw, 2 Nov. 1887-7 Jul 1960.
- [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the first cousin, once removed, of John Buchanan Crenshaw and Lula Graham.