Archibald BUCHANAN
1869 - 1936 (67 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Archibald BUCHANAN was born on 28 Mar 1869 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; died on 22 Jun 1936 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; was buried on 23 Jun 1936 in Cemetery, Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Notes:
Died:
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 2017Archibald married Gertrude Sarah SMITH on 19 Sep 1904 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Gertrude (daughter of James Gersham SMITH and Thirza DEW) was born on 11 May 1877 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; died on 20 Dec 1964 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Archibald Harrold BUCHANAN
was born on 10 Feb 1905 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; died on 15 Jun 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia . - 3. Robert James BUCHANAN was born on 28 Mar 1906 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia.
- 4. John Smith BUCHANAN was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia; died on 28 Feb 1970 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia.
- 5. Hedley Duncan BUCHANAN was born on 10 Oct 1909 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia; died on 21 Oct 1987 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia .
- 2. Archibald Harrold BUCHANAN
Generation: 2
2. Archibald Harrold BUCHANAN (1.Archibald1) was born on 10 Feb 1905 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; died on 15 Jun 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia . 3. Robert James BUCHANAN (1.Archibald1) was born on 28 Mar 1906 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia. 4. John Smith BUCHANAN (1.Archibald1) was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia; died on 28 Feb 1970 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 22 Jun 1940, Wayville, South Australia, Australia; John Smith BUCHANAN, SX6471, born 10 March 1908, Mt Gambier SA, enlisted 22 June 1940, Wayville, SA. Next of kin G BUCHANAN, discharge 24 April 1944, private with Australian Army Canteen Service.
Family/Spouse: Dorothy Maud ?. Dorothy was born in 1922; died on 9 Nov 1999 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Hedley Duncan BUCHANAN (1.Archibald1) was born on 10 Oct 1909 in Square Mile, South Australia, Australia; died on 21 Oct 1987 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia . Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 29 Jun 1940, Wayville, South Australia, Australia; Hedley Duncan BUCHANAN, SX7066, born 10 Oct 1909, Mt Gambier SA, enlisted 29 June 1940, Wayville, SA. Next of kin G BUCHANAN, discharge 7 June 1944, private with Australian Army Canteen Service.