VA Family Group Sheet for the Archibald BUCHANAN Family *********************************************** Copyright © Gina Heffernan. All rights reserved. http://www.fgs-project.com/copyright.html *********************************************** Submitted by: Gina Heffernan Email address: ================================================================================ Husband: Archibald BUCHANAN (1) ================================================================================ Birthdate: 1728 - Nottingham Tsp, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Death date: 1806 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Buried: 1806 - Knapps Farm, Peabody College, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Father: James BUCHANAN (Cir 1700-After 1761) Mother: Martha ALLISON (Abt 1705-Abt 1743) (2) Marriage: 19 May 1761 Place: , Augusta, Virginia, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Spouse: Nancy BOWEN (1732-1757) Date: Between 1750 and 1752 - , Augusta, Virginia, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Spouse: Patsy MOTNEY (Abt 1725- ) Date: After 1799 ================================================================================ Wife: Agnes BOWEN (3) ================================================================================ Birthdate: 1734 - Virginia, USA Death date: 1803 - Knapps Farm, Peabody College, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Buried: 1803 - Knapps Farm, Peabody College, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Father: John BOWEN (1705-1761) (4) Mother: Lilly McILHANEY (1705-After 1780) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Spouse: James McFERRIN (Abt 1740-Bef 1761) Date: Abt 1755 - , Augusta, Virginia, USA ================================================================================ Children ================================================================================ 1 F Lillian BUCHANAN Birthdate: Abt 1770 - Washington Co, Virginia Death date: After 1820 Buried: Spouse: James WILLS (1763-1855) Marr. Date: Abt 1790 - probably Washington, Virginia, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 F Martha BUCHANAN Birthdate: 1762 - , Augusta, Virginia, USA Death date: Deceased - , , Tennessee, USA Buried: - Knapps Farm, Peabody College, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Spouse: Andrew STEELE (Cir 1755-After 1830) Marr. Date: 1780 - , Augusta, Virginia, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 M James BUCHANAN Birthdate: 16 Jul 1763 - Virginia, USA (5) Death date: 14 Feb 1841 - Davidson, Tennessee, USA Buried: Feb 1841 - Buchanan Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA Spouse: Lucinda EAST (1792-1865) Marr. Date: 24 Apr 1810 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 F Rebecca BUCHANAN Birthdate: 6 Oct 1768 Death date: 1860 - Wilson Co, Tennessee Buried: Spouse: Robert SHANNON (1768- ) (6) Marr. Date: 11 Apr 1790 - Sumner, Tennessee, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 F Ellen BUCHANAN Birthdate: Abt 1770 Death date: Deceased Buried: Spouse: Marr. Date: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 F Nancy BUCHANAN Birthdate: Abt 1772 Death date: Deceased Buried: Spouse: Benjamin DREW (Abt 1770- ) Marr. Date: 14 Jan 1799 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 F Mary BUCHANAN Birthdate: Abt 1774 Death date: Abt 1845 - White, Illinois, USA (7) Buried: Spouse: Richard JONES (1766-1837) (8) Marr. Date: 29 Dec 1885 - North Carolina, USA (8) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================ General Notes: Husband - ================================================================================ Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Volume I [Chalkey], page 89 AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS, ORDER BOOK No. VII. MAY 19, 1761. (3) Agnes Buchanan qualifies admx. of her late husband, James McFarron, decd., now wife of Archibald Buchanan. COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS, page 358, MARCH, 1769 (B) Buchanan's Administrator vs. Sayers.--Bill filed 14th January, 1767. Archibald Buchanan, administrator of Walter Buchanan, late of County of Chesterfield, merchant, orator. In 1764 Alexander Sayers, now deceased, owned land in Dunkar's Bottom, on New River, and on Red Creek, at Fort Chiswell, and mortgaged the same to Walter Buchanan on 21st January, 1764. Alexander died 1765 intestate, leaving son Robert, eldest son and heir. Walter Buchanan died 1766. Archibald is brother of Archibald. Robert Breckinridge was guardian of Robert Sayers, May 1767. The mortgage was proved before the General Court, 28th April, 1764, by John Skelton, Robert Donald and Marty Handly, witnesses. John Fleming and Joseph Maynard were also witnesses. Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Volume II, page 451 AUGUSTA COUNTY FEE BOOKS Page 385.--1765: Processioned by Collier and McCampbell, viz: For William McCamey, for Jno. Beatty (Samuel Norrad present), for Solomon Whitley, for Wm. Gilmore, for Robt. Erwin, for Jno. McKee, for Andw. McCampbell, for Henry Kirkham, for Edward Fairies, for James Campbell, for Alex. Deal, for John Gilmore, for Moses Cunningham for Robt. Hamilton, for James McCalster, for Hugh Cunningham, for George McConne; for Wm. Moore, Michael Kirkham present; for James Young, for Robert McKelhenny, for Margery Crawford, for Saml. Todd, for Rob. Young, for James Hutton, for James Todd, for George Gibson for Alex. Collier, for Jno. Hanna, for Robt. Talford, for Robt. McHenry, for David Talford, for William Hall, for John McMurtrey, for James Davies, for Robt. McKee, for Jno. Somers, for Jno. Huston, for Jno. Wylie, for Jno. McConne, for Archd. Buchanan, for Wm. Porter, for Jno. Wieley. Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Volume III, page 15 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 1. Page 208.--1st September, 1748. Vendue held at house of Samuel Stewart of goods of Joseph Harrison sold by Jeremiah Harrison. To Timothy Convey, Samuel Harrison, Samuel Monsey, Arthur Johnson, Abraham Smith, Tunis Wood, Samuel Hull, Edward McGinnis, Archibald Buchanan, Aaron Oliver, Ephraim Love, Solomon Turpin, Samuel Wilkey. page 59 Page 396.--20th September, 1759. Vendue of James Buchanan's estate, purchasers, viz: John, Archibald, William, Buchanan. In hands of Capt. John Buchanan, his pay. Paid Thomas Dredan. page 62 WOLL BOOK NO. 3 Page 23.--19th May, 1761. Archibald Buchanan's (Bohannon) bond (with Jno. and Wm. Buchanan) for Archibald and Agnes Buchanan (late Agnes McFerrin) administration of estate of James McFerrin. page 67 Page 116.--9th December, 1761. Francis McCown's estate appraised, by Jacob Anderson, Archd. Buchanan, Hugh Cunningham. page 78 Page 239.--18th August, 1761. Archibald Buchanan's bond (with Jno. Maxwell, Chas. Hays), as guardian (appointed) to Jno. McFerrin, orphan of James McFerrin. page 88 Page 379.--9th June, 1761. James Buchanan's will--To son Alexander Buchanan; to son Archibald Buchanan; to son John Buchanan; to sons Wm. and Robt. Buchanan; to wife Mary Buchanan; to sons Geo. and David Buchanan; to daughter Rebecky Buchanan. Executors, wife Mary and son Alexander. Teste: Daniel Nerrity, Jas. McCown, Wm. Scott. Proved, 19th March, 1765, by Daniel Harrison and Wm. Scott. Executors qualified, with Jno. Wallace, Jno. Buchanan. (Mary's mark ). page 104 WILL BOOK NO 4 Page 119.--18th May, 1768. James Rutherford's will was presented by Wm. Buchanan, one of the executors, who refused to execute. It is proved that Margaret, the willow, likewise refuses. Will is proved, by William Buchanan (another witness, James Buchanan, being dead). The other witness, Archibald Buchanan, is ordered summoned. Administration granted Alex. Walker. page 310-311 DEED BOOK NO 5 Page 154.--19th March, 1753. Borden, etc., to John Walker, Jr., 302 acres of 92100. (Back Creek ?); corner Joseph Culton, Moffets Cr., Robert Culton. Delivered: Alexander Walker, October 2d, 1775, Archibald Buchanan. Teste: James and Wm. McCoskry, Alexander McMullen. page 392-293 DEED BOOK NO 11 Page 134.--7th November, 1762. Borden's executors, to Archibald Buchanan, £5, 406 acres, part of 92,100, crossing McCowns Run; Robert Christian's corner; white oak by a warm spring, on Hays' (Nays?) Creek. Teste: Robert King, John Lawrance, John Lawrance, Jr. Delivered: Wm. Buchanan, August, 1769. page 490 DEED BOOK NO 16 Page 35.--18th August, 1769. Archibald Buchanan and Agness to William Buchanan, £45, 406 acres, part of Borden's 92,100 acres, crossing McCason's Run; Robert Christian's Corner, oak by a Warm Spring, north branch of Hays' Creek. [END - part of Augusta County was briefly turned over to Botetourt County in 1770, Fincastle County in 1772, then became part of either Montgomery or Washington counties in 1777.] The 1782 Washington County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, Colonel Aaron Lewis' Precinct Buchanan, Archd. 1 6 10 (Tithes Horses Cattle) 1787 - Tax List - Among the names appearing on a 1787 tax list for Davidson County, Tennessee are: Archibald Buchanan, Andrew Casselman, Robert Eaton, Jacob Pennington, Andrew Steel, Frederick Stump, and Ebenezer Titus. [History of Davidson County, W. W. Clayton] Davidson County, TN, Deed Book B, p. 224 State of North Carolina No. 583. To all to whom these presents shall cause greeting. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds foe every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by Archibald Bucchanan, have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto Archibald Bucchanan a tract of land containing six hundred and forty acres lying and bing in our County of Davidson on the waters of Stones river including the place called clover bottom. Beginning at a double white oak and [illegible] a bluff of the river about twelve poles above the mouth of a small branch. Running South one hundred and twenty eight poles to a dogwood and sugar tree, West two hundred and seventy poles to a corner in James Todds line. Thence with his line North twenty five poles to said Todds corner at the mouth of his spring branch, up Stones river according to it's course meanders to the beginning. With all [illegible] waters and [illegible] minerals hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appurtening. To hold to the said Archibald Bucchanan his heirs and assigns forever. Which land was surveyed for the said Bucchanan June 6, 1788 by Daniel Smith agreeable to an entry dated Dec. 11, 1784. The grant signed Samuel Johnston with seal of the State affixed and dated Nov. 26, 1789. Countersigned James Glasgow Sec Andrew Ewing D. R. Moved to Nashville about 1784 and named his farm Clover Bottom. Headwaters of N.F. (north fork?) of Holsten? River. Archibald Buchanan was 27 years of age when he enlisted in the company of Rangers commanded by Capt. William Preston July 17, 1755. This would mean he was born in 1728. He was the son of James Buchanan and wife Mary Allison (Will Book 3, pg. 379, Augusta Co.,VA dated June 9, 1761, proved March 19, 1765). (SEED BED OF THE REPUBLIC, p. 79, by Robert D. Stoner). Archibald and his brother John Buchanan settled in Planter (Locust) Cove on the headwaters of the north fork of the Holston River. (Gordon Aronhime Papers, Southwest Virginia Card File, Card 1, Electronic Card Indexes, University of Virginia) Archibald Buchanan built and lived in what was known as "The Old Blue Brick" mansion in Donelson....the location of the Buchanan home was at what is now 2851 Blue Brick Drive in Donelson in what was then called the Clover Bottom subdivision, but it is close to Highway 70 and Stewart's Ferry Pike on the right as you go toward Percy Priest Dam on the pike. About 1781, Agnes and Archibald Buchanan moved from Plaster or Locust Cove, Augusta Co.,VA, to the "Clover Bottom Farm" east of Donelson, TN. Archibald built a large home for his family known as "Old Blue Brick" just off the Lebanon Pike on the Stewarts Ferry Road. Archibald and Agnes were buried in the garden of "The Old Blue Brick". There their bodies remained until the home was sold, at which time James Buchanan, their son, had them moved to the farm of his cousin, Major John Buchanan, located on Stone's River. This was originally the "Buchanan Fort." It is now known as the "Knapp Farm". No trace of the graves can be found, a few markers still remain. (TENNESSEE RECORDS, Vol. I, p. 126, 261, Vol. 2 by Jeannetta Tillotson Acklan.) from Gordon Aronhime Papers, Southwest Virginia Card File, Card 1, Electronic Card Indexes, University of Virginia Buchanan, Archibald (1728- ) Born 1728 (K212) Died 180 James married before 14 May 1761 Wife Agnes Bowen M (1) McFerrin See Ch I 89 Born Died 18 Apr 1775 - 266 ? Both Sides S.F. Reid Creek 17 July 1755 - Enlisted in Wm Preston's Rangers - War A Weaver . Height 5'7" - from Pa. - K212 OBI 21 Mar 1782 - ????? Red from ??? Walker! Mt to Cove Creek 132 following from Sc?????? Preston P185 ?? Wythe Co a brother to John (son Patrick) ??? ??? ??? 1782 ff - "Sometime after 1782 Archibald removed to Cumberland 1806 - Archibald made will and left all lands to son James 1769 - came to Holston (Lammie] in 1770 and John Buchanan [brother] in 1771 - Ibid P217 "hi guys. Just found a book in the attic, TN tombstones/Bible Records, pub in 1933 by Colonial Dames of america. Has the following on Arch./James/ etc. From the James Buchanan graveyard on Elm Hill Road on the old farm are the stones of James 7/16/1763 - 2/14/1841 and wife Lucinda East Buchanan 12/11/1792 - 4/15/1865. His stone reads "A kind husband and affectionate father." and the following: "Farewell me friends, as you pass by; as you are now so was I; As I am now so must you be; Prepare to die and follow me." Wife Lucinda (and that seems to contradict some data herein, I think?) stone reads: "As thou hast said I shall follow you, As all the rest must shortly do; Then be not guilty of any crime, So you may live in the heaven sublime." Archibald is also buried there, "son of James and Lucinda" 3/21/1811 - 9/7/1843. Stone reads: "Away from his home and the friends of his youth; He died a man of energy and truth." Also included is some history: James came to TN with his parents about 1785 from Augusta County, SW Virginia and settled on a 640 section of land near Donelson, a part of which is now "Clover Bottom Farm. Archibald built Old Blue Brick before 1800. Still occupied. James built a large two story log house on Elm Hill Road early in 1800, which is still stinding and occupied. James and Lucinda had 16 children." there is more, and I will be glad to share if anyone is interested. I also dont know whether this data is accurate. Let me know if it has been found to be wrong, will you? thanks." GenForum Post by Carol ctroop@mindspring.com Archibald is #198 in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)'s Patriot Index. ================================================================================ General Notes: Wife - ================================================================================ Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia (Chalkey) Volume I Page 89 AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. VII. MAY 19, 1761. (3) Agnes Buchanan qualifies admx. of her late husband, James McFarron, decd., now wife of Archibald Buchanan. Last Modified: 28 Mar 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources 1. Gordon Aronhime Papers. 2. Gordon Aronhime Papers. .... Will, Alexander Allison. 3. Will, Lilly McIlhaney Bowen. 4. Cisco, Jay Guy, Historic Sumner County (TN) (1909). 5. Cemetery, Buchanan, Davidson Co, TN. 6. Shannon Bible Transcript. 7. Bonner, Gregg,(http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=gbonner_8gen&recno=0) http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gbonner_8gen&id=I73366. 8. Bonner, Gregg,(http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=gbonner_8gen&recno=0) http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gbonner_8gen&id=I49177. ================================================================================ My Notes: ================================================================================ If there is no SOURCE, I have no PROOF. If the source is a PERSON, the information is HEARSAY!