Robert Buchanan (abt. 1777 - 1845)

Born about 1777 in Washington, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca (Keys) Buchanan — married 25 Feb 1796 in Washington, Virginia, United States

Husband of Sarah Hampton — married 12 Oct 1807 in Williamson, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Jul 1845 at about age 68 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Robert was the son of Moses and Elizabeth Buchanan born 1777 in Washington, Virginia. He married Sarah Hampton 12 Oct 1807 in Williamson, Tennessee. He died July 1845 Lincoln County, Tennessee. His will list his children:

"Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-YRGJ?cc=1909088&wc=M6Q3-9NL%3A179633301%2C179646301 : 22 May 2014), Lincoln > Wills, 1827-1850 > image 184 of 243; county courthouses, Tennessee. Describe The Record (Notes) To son Pryor Buchanan, my plantation To son Milton Buchanan.... To three daughters, Elizabeth Woodward, Jane Buchanan, and Mary Buchanan.... Administrators: Hiram Buchanan and Alfred Smith Signed 5 March 1839 Proved June term 1846.

Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981 "Moses Buchanan in Fincastle Co., wed 1st Elizabeth Buchanan(dates and Parents unknown) and they had 3 children- 1. Robert 1777-1845 (have will & ch'n), wed Sarah Hampton; 2. John 1778-1845 & 3. "Old Squire" Samuel (b. wed & d ?) Moses and the three sons went from Washington Co., VA, to Lincoln Co, Tenn. but he returned. As widow of Andrew, Joanna (Hay) Buchanan wed, as 2d w., his brother Moses Buchanan. She went to Davidson Co., Tenn. Her 1st husbands nephew and her step-son, John Buchanan(Moses son) , wed her daughter Hannah Buchanan (Andrews daughter), John and Hannah thus were not only spouses and 1st Cousins but also step-kin." The above Margaret (Buchanan) Thompson in 1860 (aged 81) listed all Buchanan's known to her but she had cousins in PA. that she did not know. Charles B Edmonson (1935 was of Fayetteville, Lincoln County, TN) had records. I consolidate data form the above 2 sources and cross checked recognized authorities to give the foregoing outline, a result of much travel & study over a number of years. VJSA (Miss.) Genealogy & History DC Jan. 1950

Sources

• Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981