Archibald BUCHANAN

Male 1869 - 1936  (67 years)


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  • Name Archibald BUCHANAN 
    Born 28 Mar 1869  Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 Jun 1936  Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • MR. ARCHIBALD BUCHANAN
      The death occurred on Monday, June 22, of Mr. Archibald Buchanan, of Commercial Street, Mount Gambier. Although he had not enjoyed the best of health for some weeks, his death was quite unexpected.
      Born at "Fair Valley," Square Mile, in 1869, Mr. Buchanan was 67 years of age. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Buchanan, and he had resided in Mount Gambier all his life. He is survived by his wife ?youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gershom Smith, and leaves four sons?Messrs. A. H., J. S., and H. D., of Mount Gambier, and R. J., of Brunswick Fire Station. Mrs. H. H, Barrett and Mrs. R. H. Charlick, of Adelaide; Mrs. R. H. McFarlane, and Miss Buchanan, of Mount Gambier, are sisters, and Mr. Walter Buchanan, of Yahl, in a brother. This was the fourth death in the family within six months, his brothers John and Peter, and Mrs. J. Gaillard all having died suddenly.
      Deceased way a member of the Druid Lodge for 33 years, and was keenly interested in football and coursing. His remains were interred in the Mount Gambier Cemetery on
      June 23rd. Rev. H. Douglas Fearon conducted the burial service, and Mr. E. E. James carried out the arrangements. His funeral was attended by a large number of friends, and many beautiful floral tributes were received.
      Source: "OBITUARY." Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954) 9 July 1936: 3. Web. 1 Feb 2017 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77933164>.
    Buried 23 Jun 1936  Cemetery, Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I684  Squire Family History
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2021 

    Father Duncan BUCHANAN,   b. 1819, Glendaruel, Argylshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1890, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Christina MCARTHUR,   b. 3 Dec 1838, Iona, Skye, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1923, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 12 Oct 1857  Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F224  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gertrude Sarah SMITH,   b. 11 May 1877, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1964, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 19 Sep 1904  Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. Archibald Harrold BUCHANAN,   b. 10 Feb 1905, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 1980, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     2. Robert James BUCHANAN,   b. 28 Mar 1906, Square Mile, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. John Smith BUCHANAN,   b. 10 Mar 1908, Square Mile, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1970, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     4. Hedley Duncan BUCHANAN,   b. 10 Oct 1909, Square Mile, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Oct 1987, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2021 
    Family ID F250  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Mar 1869 - Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Sep 1904 - Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jun 1936 - Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 23 Jun 1936 - Cemetery, Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia Link to Google Earth
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    1. [S11] Births South Australia Civil, 26 Jun 2021.
      On 28 March 1869, at Mt Gambier, Archibald BUCHANAN, male.
      Father Duncan BUCHANAN.
      Mother Christina MCARTHUR.
      Transcribed from a birth index (Genealogy SA on-line record).

    2. [S12] Deaths South Australian Civil, 3 Jul 2021.
      On 22 June 1936, at Mt Gambier, Archibald BUCHANAN, male, age 68 years, married. Residence Mt Gambier.
      Transcribed from a death index (Genealogy SA on-line record).

    3. [S13] Marriage South Australia Civil, 26 Jun 2021.
      On 12 October 1857, at the residence of Peter McARTHUR, Mt Gambier.
      Groom Duncan BUCHANAN, age 38 years, single, father John BUCHANAN.
      Bride Christina McARTHUR, age 19 years, single, father Peter McARTHUR.
      Transcribed from a marriage index (Genealogy SA on-line record).

    4. [S13] Marriage South Australia Civil, 3 Jul 2021.
      On 19 September 1904, at the residence of Mrs. J G SMITH, Mt Gambier.
      Groom Archibald BUCHANAN, age 35 years, single, father Duncan BUCHANAN.
      Bride Gertrude Sarah SMITH, age 27 years, single, father James Gersham SMITH.
      Transcribed from a marriage index (Genealogy SA on-line record).