John Buchan
M, #8482, b. circa 1838
John Buchan was born circa 1838 at Cairnbulg, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was the son of William Buchan. John Buchan was a fisherman. He married Elizabeth Strachan at Parish of Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 16 October 1862.1
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 91 Cairnbulg, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Buchan, head; Elizabeth Buchan, wife; Wilson Buchan, son; Margret Buchan, daughter; Barbra Buchan, daughter; Christian Buchan, daughter.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 Port Henry Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Buchan, head; Elizabeth Buchan, wife; Wilson Buchan, son; Margaret Buchan, daughter; Barbara Buchan, daughter; Agnes S Buchan, daughter.4,3
He was the informant for John Bruce's death at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 29 July 1903.5,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 91 Cairnbulg, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Buchan, head; Elizabeth Buchan, wife; Wilson Buchan, son; Margret Buchan, daughter; Barbra Buchan, daughter; Christian Buchan, daughter.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 Port Henry Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Buchan, head; Elizabeth Buchan, wife; Wilson Buchan, son; Margaret Buchan, daughter; Barbara Buchan, daughter; Agnes S Buchan, daughter.4,3
He was the informant for John Bruce's death at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 29 July 1903.5,3
Children of John Buchan and Elizabeth Strachan
- Wilson Buchan b. 28 Jul 1863
- Margaret Buchan+ b. 9 Sep 1865, d. 4 Mar 1940
- Barbara Buchan b. 23 Oct 1867
- Helen Buchan b. 1 Oct 1869
- Christian Buchan b. 3 Oct 1870
- John Buchan b. 24 Mar 1873
- Agnes S. Buchan b. c 1875
Citations
- [S8137] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Buchan, male. Spouse: Elizabeth Strachan. Marriage: 16 OCT 1862, Rathen, Aberdeen, Scotland."
- [S8140] 1871, Scottish Census, "John Buchan, head, married, male, age 33, born in Aberdeenshire, Rathen, fisherman, resident at 91 Cairnbulg, has 2 rooms with one or more windows."
- [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
- [S8147] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Buchan, head, married, male, age 42, born in Aberdeenshire, (Cairnbulg crossed out) Lonmay, fisherman, resident at 9 Port Henry Road, Peterhead, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
- [S8149] John Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of St Nicholas in the Burgh of Aberdeen, "John Bruce, Trawl Fisherman (Married to Margaret Buchan), died 1903, July Twenty Ninth 2h 0m P.M. at Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen (Us. Res. 34 Crombie Road, Torry), Male, 40 years. Father: George Bruce, Labourer, Mother: Christina Bruce M.S. Gray (deceased). Cause of death: Poisoned wound of Finger, 2 months, Pyaemia and Septicaemia, Uncertain, as cert. by John Alan MacKenzie M.B. Ch.B. Informant: John Buchan, Father-in-law, 9 Port Henry Road, Peterhead. Registered: 1903, July 30th at Aberdeen, Charles Stronach, Registrar."