Ancestry of Esther Campbell Benefiel (1793-1872)

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1. Esther Campbell¹ Benefiel (George Eli², Andrew Lee³), daughter of George Eli Benefiel and Mary Buchanan, was born in Kentucky January 2, 1793. Esther died March 29, 1872 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery.

She married Robert McLelland in Clark Co., KY, January 3, 1814. Robert was born in Kentucky February 14, 1792. Robert was the son of Alexander McClelland and Isabella Futhey. Robert died July 15, 1855 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 63 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 22 years of age Robert became the father of William Eli McLelland in IN, September 21, 1814. At 24 years of age Robert became the father of Isabel F. McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, May 16, 1816. At 27 years of age Robert became the father of James H. McLelland January 7, 1820. Robert became the father of George W. McLelland ca 1822. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Newton McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 11, 1824. At 35 years of age Robert became the father of Cynthia McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 1, 1827. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of Eliza Stuart McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, April 9, 1830.

At 21 years of age Esther became the mother of William Eli McLelland in IN, September 21, 1814. At 23 years of age Esther became the mother of Isabel F. McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, May 16, 1816. At 27 years of age Esther became the mother of James H. McLelland January 7, 1820. Esther became the mother of George W. McLelland ca 1822. At 31 years of age Esther became the mother of Robert Newton McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 11, 1824. At 34 years of age Esther became the mother of Cynthia McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 1, 1827. At 37 years of age Esther became the mother of Eliza Stuart McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, April 9, 1830.

Esther Campbell Benefiel and Robert McLelland had the following children:

2 i. Mary Ann McLelland. She married Thomas Dunn in Jefferson Co., IN, October 29, 1840. Thomas became the father of Mary Ellen Dunn ca 1849.

Mary became the mother of Mary Ellen Dunn ca 1849.

3 ii. Martha McLelland. She married William Hamilton.

4 iii. Samuel A. McLelland. He married Margaret Caroline Ryker.

5 iv. William Eli McLelland was born in IN September 21, 1814. William died January 1, 1901 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 86 years of age. His body was interred in Springdale Cemetery, Madison, IN. He married Elizabeth F. Wilkerson in Jefferson Co., IN, July 19, 1834. Elizabeth became the mother of Thomas E. McLelland 1836.

At 21 years of age William became the father of Thomas E. McLelland 1836.

6 v. Isabel F. McLelland was born in Jefferson Co., IN May 16, 1816. Isabel died February 2, 1895 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN. She married Wesley McCoy May 25, 1837. Wesley was born in Jefferson Co., IN July 20, 1812. Wesley was the son of John McCoy. Wesley died April 14, 1863 at 50 years of age. At 25 years of age Wesley became the father of Mary Frances McCoy May 8, 1838. At 29 years of age Wesley became the father of Sara Jane "Jennie" McCoy October 6, 1841. At 31 years of age Wesley became the father of Amanda Eliza McCoy November 3, 1843. At 33 years of age Wesley became the father of George Thomas McCoy January 8, 1846. At 35 years of age Wesley became the father of Martha Ellen McCoy August 6, 1847. At 37 years of age Wesley became the father of William Newton McCoy October 19, 1849. At 39 years of age Wesley became the father of Louesa Esther McCoy November 18, 1851. At 42 years of age Wesley became the father of James Robert McCoy October 12, 1854. At 44 years of age Wesley became the father of John Charles McCoy November 26, 1856. At 47 years of age Wesley became the father of Edward Henry Harrison McCoy August 6, 1859.

At 21 years of age Isabel became the mother of Mary Frances McCoy May 8, 1838. At 25 years of age Isabel became the mother of Sara Jane "Jennie" McCoy October 6, 1841. At 27 years of age Isabel became the mother of Amanda Eliza McCoy November 3, 1843. At 29 years of age Isabel became the mother of George Thomas McCoy January 8, 1846. At 31 years of age Isabel became the mother of Martha Ellen McCoy August 6, 1847. At 33 years of age Isabel became the mother of William Newton McCoy October 19, 1849. At 35 years of age Isabel became the mother of Louesa Esther McCoy November 18, 1851. At 38 years of age Isabel became the mother of James Robert McCoy October 12, 1854. At 40 years of age Isabel became the mother of John Charles McCoy November 26, 1856. At 43 years of age Isabel became the mother of Edward Henry Harrison McCoy August 6, 1859.

7 vi. James H. McLelland was born January 7, 1820. James died August 19, 1836 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 16 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN.

8 vii. George W. McLelland was born ca 1822. He married Elizabeth Hamilton. Her body was interred Crown Heights Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN.

9 viii. Robert Newton McLelland was born in Jefferson Co., IN March 11, 1824. Robert died August 11, 1899 Van Buren Co., IA, at 75 years of age. He married Charity Ann Smith in Jefferson Co., IN, September 11, 1845. Charity was born Owen Co., KY November 21, 1827. Charity was the daughter of Archer "Archie" Smith and Cynthia Robins Conway. Charity died March 14, 1892 Van Buren Co., IA, at 64 years of age. At 18 years of age Charity became the mother of Cynthia Esther McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, July 11, 1846. At 20 years of age Charity became the mother of Mary Elizabeth McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 26, 1848. At 22 years of age Charity became the mother of William Eli McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, June 5, 1850. At 28 years of age Charity became the mother of Newton Edward McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, March 28, 1856. At 30 years of age Charity became the mother of Martha Fannie McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, 1858. At 34 years of age Charity became the mother of Alma McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, August, 1862. At 36 years of age Charity became the mother of Charles G. McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, 1864. At 39 years of age Charity became the mother of Guy McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, September, 1867.

At 22 years of age Robert became the father of Cynthia Esther McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, July 11, 1846. At 24 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Elizabeth McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, March 26, 1848. At 26 years of age Robert became the father of William Eli McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, June 5, 1850. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of Newton Edward McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, March 28, 1856. At 34 years of age Robert became the father of Martha Fannie McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, 1858. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of Alma McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, August, 1862. At 40 years of age Robert became the father of Charles G. McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, 1864. At 43 years of age Robert became the father of Guy McLelland Van Buren Co., IA, September, 1867.

10 ix. Cynthia McLelland was born in Jefferson Co., IN March 1, 1827. Cynthia died September 29, 1905 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN. She married Charles W. Loring.

11 x. Eliza Stuart McLelland was born in Jefferson Co., IN April 9, 1830. Eliza died April 16, 1918 in near Hanover, IN, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN. She married Joseph Holton Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, November 2, 1848. Joseph was born in Jefferson Co., IN October 8, 1826. Joseph was the son of Samuel Ryker, Jr. and Margaret Kincaid Holton. Joseph died July 14, 1880 in Hanover, IN, at 53 years of age. His body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN. At 23 years of age Joseph became the father of Robert Samuel Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, November 19, 1849. At 26 years of age Joseph became the father of Cornelia Esther Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, December 11, 1852. At 28 years of age Joseph became the father of William Edward Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 7, 1855. At 32 years of age Joseph became the father of Charles Albert Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 21, 1859. At 35 years of age Joseph became the father of John Newton Ryker in Indianapolis, IN, April 8, 1862. At 38 years of age Joseph became the father of Margaret Emma Ryker in California, MO, December 4, 1864. At 44 years of age Joseph became the father of Clifton James Ryker October 23, 1870.

At 19 years of age Eliza became the mother of Robert Samuel Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, November 19, 1849. At 22 years of age Eliza became the mother of Cornelia Esther Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, December 11, 1852. At 25 years of age Eliza became the mother of William Edward Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 7, 1855. At 28 years of age Eliza became the mother of Charles Albert Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 21, 1859. At 31 years of age Eliza became the mother of John Newton Ryker in Indianapolis, IN, April 8, 1862. At 34 years of age Eliza became the mother of Margaret Emma Ryker in California, MO, December 4, 1864. At 40 years of age Eliza became the mother of Clifton James Ryker October 23, 1870.

12. George Eli² Benefiel (Andrew Lee³) was born in York Co., PA December 25, 1759. George died April 1, 1832 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN.

He married Mary Buchanan in York Co., PA, 1787. Mary was born in Ireland March 15, 1764. Mary was the daughter of George Buchanan and Esther Campbell. Mary died May 2, 1857 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 93 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN. At 23 years of age Mary became the mother of Robert Benefiel in Kentucky, November 29, 1787. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of Martha Benefiel in Kentucky, March 13, 1789. At 27 years of age Mary became the mother of William Buchanan Benefiel in Kentucky, April 14, 1791. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of Esther Campbell Benefiel in Kentucky, January 2, 1793. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of George Washington Benefiel in Shelby Co., KY, January 8, 1795. At 32 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary "Polly" Benefiel in Kentucky, January 11, 1797. At 34 years of age Mary became the mother of Jane Benefiel in Clark Co., KY, December 8, 1798. At 36 years of age Mary became the mother of Jesse Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, October 26, 1800. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of Wilson B. Benefiel in Kentucky, November 18, 1802. At 42 years of age Mary became the mother of James C. Benefiel in Kentucky, May 11, 1806. At 42 years of age Mary became the mother of Samuel M. Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, May 11, 1806. At 44 years of age Mary became the mother of Eliza S. "Betsy" Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, June 16, 1808.

At 27 years of age George became the father of Robert Benefiel in Kentucky, November 29, 1787. At 29 years of age George became the father of Martha Benefiel in Kentucky, March 13, 1789. At 31 years of age George became the father of William Buchanan Benefiel in Kentucky, April 14, 1791. At 33 years of age George became the father of Esther Campbell Benefiel in Kentucky, January 2, 1793. At 35 years of age George became the father of George Washington Benefiel in Shelby Co., KY, January 8, 1795. At 37 years of age George became the father of Mary "Polly" Benefiel in Kentucky, January 11, 1797. At 38 years of age George became the father of Jane Benefiel in Clark Co., KY, December 8, 1798. At 40 years of age George became the father of Jesse Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, October 26, 1800. At 42 years of age George became the father of Wilson B. Benefiel in Kentucky, November 18, 1802. At 46 years of age George became the father of James C. Benefiel in Kentucky, May 11, 1806. At 46 years of age George became the father of Samuel M. Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, May 11, 1806. At 48 years of age George became the father of Eliza S. "Betsy" Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, June 16, 1808. George Benefiel appears in the 1795 tax list for Scott Co., KY. This may be when he first came to Kentucky although that is uncertain. He appears in the tax list for Montgomery County, Kentucky in 1799, 1801 and 1802. He moved to Jefferson County, Indiana in 1814. He served as a private in the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania militia in the Revolutionary War, Captain James Patton's Company, Fourth Battalion. The biography of George Benefiel by Robert W. Scott from the Jefferson County, Indiana USGenWeb site follows: George Benefiel

Posted by Bob Scott on Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Surname: Benefiel, Buchanan, Ryker, Moore, West, Conner, McLelland, VanCleave, McCarty, Stewart, Vannice, Huckstep, Taylor, Caldwell, Russell

George Benefiel, Dec. 25, 1759, April 1, 1831, was a Revolutionary Soldier who came from Pennsylvania to Kentucky and then to Indiana during pioneer days. He married Mary Buchanan March 19, 1764-May 21,1857. Their marriage took place in 1787 in Northumberland Co., Pa., according to a pamphlet called Central Pennsylvania Marriages.

In 1785, a George Benefiel owned land in Fayette Co., Pa. and a number of Benefiels appear in the frontier rangers in the Revolutionary War records in the area. George served in Culbertson's Pennsylvania militia, a unit that served from Cumberland Co.. The Benefiels moved to Kentucky where George appears 1795 in the Scott Co. tax list, 1796 and 1797 in Bourbon County, but does not appear in further tax lists there. He is in the 1810 census in Clark County. The Clark Co. tax lists from 1797 on need to be searched.

When George Benefiel moved to Indiana is uncertain. The family has maintained a tradition that the Benefiels were involved in building Buchanan Station. But Benefiel's daughter Esther married Robert McLelland on January 3, 1814 in Clark Co., Ky. according to information submitted with McLelland's application for a pension based on his service in the War of 1812. It is certainly possible, but unproven, that the Benefiels moved to Indiana, then back to Kentucky because of Indian hostilities as did other families. A biographical sketch of Robert and Esther’s son William McLelland, printed in 1889, states the family moved to Buchanan’s Station on Nov. 5, 1814.

When Benefiel moved to Indiana, he was joining his wife’s four Buchanan brothers, who had settled along the Ripley Co.-Jefferson Co. border by 1809. George owned land in Section 3 Twp. 5N Range 11E in Shelby Township.. His will is recorded in Jefferson Co. A Bible record owned in the 1800s by grandson George McLelland of Indianapolis lists the birth dates of the Benefiel children. The children are also confirmed by deeds that settle his estate.

Children of George E. Benefiel and Mary Buchanan 1. Robert Benefiel Nov. 29, 1787-Apr. 8 1860, buried Jefferson Church. He married 1st Nancy Apr. 12, 1793-July 18, 1830. He married on May 12, 1831 in Jefferson Co., Amy Ryker July 2, 1808-July 24, 1845. He married on Jan. 1, 1846 in Ripley Co., Elizabeth Moore ca. 1798-Nov. 3, 1852 (age 54 years 8 months 5 days) Her tombstone lists her as the third wife of Robert Benefiel. Robert moved back and forth between Illinois and Indiana and least twice between 1817 and 1850. 2. Martha Benefiel March13, 1789-Dec. 13, 1878. She married on Jan. 12, 1816 in Jefferson Co., John West, who died 20 Jan. 1867, both buried Jefferson Church Cem. 3. William Buchanan Benefiel Apr.14, 1791- Dec 29, 1841 He married on June 13, 1815 in Jefferson Co., Phoebe Conner ca. 1795-June 21, 1867 (age 72 years 1 months 28 days, daughter of Lewis Conner Sr. who died 1817), both buried Jefferson Church Cemetery 4. Esther Campbell Benefiel Jan. 17, 1793-Mar. 19, 1872 She married Jan. 3, 1814 in Clark Co., Ky., Robert McLelland Feb. 14,1793-July15, 1855, both buried in Jefferson Church Cem. Their marriage is proved by McLelland’s application for a pension for his service in the War of 1812. 5. George W. Benefiel Jan. 8, 1795-1853 died Montgomery Co., Ind. He married Aug. 12, 1816, in Jefferson Co. Ann Ryker 1797-1825. He married second Margery Van Cleave Nov. 26, 1801-Feb. 11, 1873. The family lived 1850 in Montgomery Co. 6. Mary Jane Benefiel Jan. 15, 1797-Aug. 20, 1881, buried Canaan Cem. She married Sept. 28, 1815 in Jefferson Co., James McCarty, who died 1819 in Jefferson County. She married March 24, 1821 in Jefferson Co., Isaiah Stewart Feb. 24, 1791-1868. buried Canaan Cem. 7. Jane Benefiel Dec. 8, 1798-March 13, 1883, born Clark Co., Ky., died Taylor Co., Iowa. She married on Dec. 6, 1832 in Jefferson Co., Isaac Vannice. They lived 1837 in Montgomery Co. as Jane and Isaac signed a deed in settling her father's estate that year. 8. Jesse Benefiel Oct. 26, 1800-May 18, 1891, born in either Bourbon Co. or Clark Co., Ky., died Ripley Co., Ind. He married on Apr. 6, 1824 in Jefferson Co., Sarah Huckstep Oct. 7, 1806-Oct. 11, 1893, both buried Benham Cemetery Ripley Co. Jesse and Sarah lived 1850-1880 censuses in Brown Twp. 9. Wilson B. Benefiel Nov. 18, 1802-1852 He married on Apr. 30, 1831 in Switzerland Co., his cousin, Eliza Buchanan, daughter of John Buchanan. They lived 1850 Madison Twp., Jefferson Co. He died in Jefferson Co. where his estate was probated. 10. James Benefiel May 11, 1806-May 31, 1886 He married on July 6, 1829 in Jefferson Co., Elizabeth Taylor Oct. 14, 1804-July 22, 1891. Both are buried in Jefferson Church Cem. 11. Samuel Benefiel May 11, 1806-Feb. 25, 1867 He married in February, . 1829 in Jefferson Co., Nancy Taylor, who died 14 July 1833 (28 years 6 months 20 days), buried Jefferson Church. He married on March 19, 1835 in Boone Co., Ind., Elizabeth Caldwell May 23, 1815-June 28, 1903, buried Bethel Cem., Linneus, Mo. 12. Eliza Benefiel June 16, 1808-Feb. 14, 1891 Born in Clark Co., Ky., she married on Aug. 9, 1841 in Jefferson Co., Powell Russell Dec. 26, 1810-March 19, 1876, both buried Jefferson Church Cem.

George Eli Benefiel and Mary Buchanan had the following children:

13 i. Robert¹ Benefiel was born in Kentucky November 29, 1787. Robert died April 8, 1860 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. He married three times. He married Nancy Stewart in Clark Co., KY. Nancy was born April 12, 1793. Nancy died July 18, 1830 at 37 years of age. At 22 years of age Nancy became the mother of Ruthann Benefiel 1815. At 24 years of age Nancy became the mother of George W. Benefiel 1817. At 26 years of age Nancy became the mother of John Benefiel January 18, 1820. At 29 years of age Nancy became the mother of Clark Benefiel 1822. At 32 years of age Nancy became the mother of Robert N. Benefiel 1825. At 35 years of age Nancy became the mother of William B. Benefiel December 8, 1828. He married Amy Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, May 12, 1831. Amy was born in Shelby Co., KY July 2, 1808. Amy was the daughter of Samuel Ryker and Barbara Fullenwider. Amy died July 13, 1845 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 37 years of age. At 24 years of age Amy became the mother of Nancy Esther Benefiel July 25, 1832. At 24 years of age Amy became the mother of Jesse Baxter Benefiel 1833. At 27 years of age Amy became the mother of Amanda Jane Benefiel 1836. At 29 years of age Amy became the mother of Margaret Eliza Benefiel 1838. At 34 years of age Amy became the mother of Barbara Ann Benefiel 1843. At 36 years of age Amy became the mother of Mary Benefiel June 17, 1845. At 36 years of age Amy became the mother of Sarah Benefiel June 17, 1845. He married Elizabeth Moore in Ripley Co., IN, December 29, 1845. Elizabeth was born in Kentucky February 28, 1798. Elizabeth died November 3, 1852 at 54 years of age.

At 27 years of age Robert became the father of Ruthann Benefiel 1815. At 29 years of age Robert became the father of George W. Benefiel 1817. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of John Benefiel January 18, 1820. At 34 years of age Robert became the father of Clark Benefiel 1822. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of Robert N. Benefiel 1825. At 41 years of age Robert became the father of William B. Benefiel December 8, 1828. At 44 years of age Robert became the father of Nancy Esther Benefiel July 25, 1832. At 45 years of age Robert became the father of Jesse Baxter Benefiel 1833. At 48 years of age Robert became the father of Amanda Jane Benefiel 1836. At 50 years of age Robert became the father of Margaret Eliza Benefiel 1838. At 55 years of age Robert became the father of Barbara Ann Benefiel 1843. At 57 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Benefiel June 17, 1845. At 57 years of age Robert became the father of Sarah Benefiel June 17, 1845.

14 ii. Martha Benefiel was born in Kentucky March 13, 1789. Martha died December 31, 1878 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 89 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. She married John West in Jefferson Co., IN, January 12, 1816. John was born ca 1787. John died Janaury 20, 1865 at 77 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemtery. At 29 years of age John became the father of Charles B. West in Jefferson Co., IN, December 22, 1816. At 31 years of age John became the father of Levi West in Jefferson Co., IN, September 9, 1818. At 33 years of age John became the father of Mary A. West in Jefferson Co., IN, July 29, 1820. At 34 years of age John became the father of Eliza Jane West in Jefferson Co., IN, April 23, 1822. At 38 years of age John became the father of Martha M. West in Jefferson Co., IN, January 14, 1826. At 41 years of age John became the father of George W. West in Jefferson Co., IN, January 20, 1829.

At 27 years of age Martha became the mother of Charles B. West in Jefferson Co., IN, December 22, 1816. At 29 years of age Martha became the mother of Levi West in Jefferson Co., IN, September 9, 1818. At 31 years of age Martha became the mother of Mary A. West in Jefferson Co., IN, July 29, 1820. At 33 years of age Martha became the mother of Eliza Jane West in Jefferson Co., IN, April 23, 1822. At 36 years of age Martha became the mother of Martha M. West in Jefferson Co., IN, January 14, 1826. At 39 years of age Martha became the mother of George W. West in Jefferson Co., IN, January 20, 1829.

15 iii. William Buchanan Benefiel was born in Kentucky April 14, 1791. William died January 29, 1841 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 49 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. He married Phoebe Connor in Jefferson Co., IN, April 13, 1815. Phoebe was born TN 1795. Phoebe was the daughter of Lewis Connor. Phoebe died June 21, 1867 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 71 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 22 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Lewis Boston Benefiel 1817. At 23 years of age Phoebe became the mother of George Washington Benefiel 1818. At 25 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Robert Gallatin Benefiel 1820. At 28 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Sarah Ann "Sally" Benefiel 1823. At 30 years of age Phoebe became the mother of William Henry Harrison Benefiel 1825. At 31 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Mary Jane Benefiel 1826. At 33 years of age Phoebe became the mother of James Madison Benefiel May 16, 1829. At 36 years of age Phoebe became the mother of John Wilson Benefiel January 19, 1832. At 38 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Phoebe Hays Benefiel 1833. At 40 years of age Phoebe became the mother of Jesse Martin Benefiel October 8, 1835.

At 26 years of age William became the father of Lewis Boston Benefiel 1817. At 27 years of age William became the father of George Washington Benefiel 1818. At 29 years of age William became the father of Robert Gallatin Benefiel 1820. At 32 years of age William became the father of Sarah Ann "Sally" Benefiel 1823. At 34 years of age William became the father of William Henry Harrison Benefiel 1825. At 35 years of age William became the father of Mary Jane Benefiel 1826. At 38 years of age William became the father of James Madison Benefiel May 16, 1829. At 40 years of age William became the father of John Wilson Benefiel January 19, 1832. At 42 years of age William became the father of Phoebe Hays Benefiel 1833. At 44 years of age William became the father of Jesse Martin Benefiel October 8, 1835.

+ 1 iv. Esther Campbell Benefiel was born January 2, 1793.

16 v. George Washington Benefiel was born in Shelby Co., KY January 8, 1795. George died April 14, 1854 New Market, IN, at 59 years of age. He married twice. He married Anna Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 12, 1816. Anna was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1797. Anna was the daughter of Samuel Ryker and Barbara Fullenwider. Anna died ca 1820. At 20 years of age Anna became the mother of James Harvey Benefiel 1817. At 21 years of age Anna became the mother of Samuel Ryker Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, February 21, 1819. He married Marjorie Van Cleave in Shelby Co., Ky, August 1, 1825. Marjorie was born November 26, 1801. Marjorie was the daughter of John Van Cleave and Margery Kerns. Marjorie died February 11, 1873 at 71 years of age. At 24 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Sarah Ann Benefiel 1826. At 25 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Martha Jane Benefiel September 1, 1827. At 27 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Mary Buchanan Benefiel 1829. At 29 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Martha Jane Benefiel 1831. At 30 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Elizabeth S. Benefiel in IN, November 20, 1832. At 32 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Eliza Ellen Benefiel 1834. At 34 years of age Marjorie became the mother of William Henry Benefiel November 7, 1836. At 36 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Lydia Benefiel 1838. At 39 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Amanda Hester Benefiel 1841. At 41 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Julia Eastman Benefiel 1843. At 43 years of age Marjorie became the mother of George Washington Benefiel 1845. At 45 years of age Marjorie became the mother of Harriet Newell Benefiel 1847.

At 22 years of age George became the father of James Harvey Benefiel 1817. At 24 years of age George became the father of Samuel Ryker Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, February 21, 1819. At 31 years of age George became the father of Sarah Ann Benefiel 1826. At 32 years of age George became the father of Martha Jane Benefiel September 1, 1827. At 34 years of age George became the father of Mary Buchanan Benefiel 1829. At 36 years of age George became the father of Martha Jane Benefiel 1831. At 37 years of age George became the father of Elizabeth S. Benefiel in IN, November 20, 1832. At 39 years of age George became the father of Eliza Ellen Benefiel 1834. At 41 years of age George became the father of William Henry Benefiel November 7, 1836. At 43 years of age George became the father of Lydia Benefiel 1838. At 46 years of age George became the father of Amanda Hester Benefiel 1841. At 48 years of age George became the father of Julia Eastman Benefiel 1843. At 50 years of age George became the father of George Washington Benefiel 1845. At 52 years of age George became the father of Harriet Newell Benefiel 1847.

17 vi. Mary "Polly" Benefiel was born in Kentucky January 11, 1797. Mary died August 20, 1881 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Canaan Cemetery. She married twice. She married James McCarty in Jefferson Co., IN, September 28, 1815. James was born ca 1790. James was the son of William Jackson McCarty. James died 1819 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 29 years of age. She married Isaiah Stewart in IN, March 24, 1821. Isaiah was born in Clark Co., KY February 24, 1791. Isaiah was the son of David Stewart and Henrietta. Isaiah died November 20, 1868 in Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co., IN, at 77 years of age. His body was interred in Canaan Cemetery. Isaiah became the father of Samuel Stewart in IN, ca 1837. Isaiah became the father of Benjamin Stewart in IN, ca 1839. Isaiah became the father of Joseph Stewart ca 1841.

Mary became the mother of Samuel Stewart in IN, ca 1837. Mary became the mother of Benjamin Stewart in IN, ca 1839. Mary became the mother of Joseph Stewart ca 1841.

18 vii. Jane Benefiel was born in Clark Co., KY December 8, 1798. Jane died March 13, 1883 in Taylor Co., IA, at 84 years of age. She married Isaac Vannice in Jefferson Co., IN, September 6, 1832.

19 viii. Jesse Benefiel was born in Bourbon Co., KY October 26, 1800. Jesse died May 18, 1891 in Ripley Co., IN, at 90 years of age. His body was interred in Benham Cemetery, Ripley Co., IN. He married Sarah Ann Huckstep in Jefferson Co., IN, April 6, 1824. Sarah was born October 7, 1806. Sarah died October 11, 1893 in Ripley Co., IN, at 87 years of age. Her body was interred in Benham Cemetery, Ripley Co., IN. Sarah became the mother of Martha A. Benefiel ca 1827. At 23 years of age Sarah became the mother of Mary J. Benefiel 1830. At 24 years of age Sarah became the mother of Eliza P. Benefiel 1831. At 27 years of age Sarah became the mother of George W. Benefiel 1834. Sarah became the mother of Esther C. Benefiel ca 1835. Sarah became the mother of Amanda E. Benefiel in IN, ca 1838. At 35 years of age Sarah became the mother of Margery Benefiel 1842. Sarah became the mother of Caroline F. Benefiel in IN, ca 1843. Sarah became the mother of Arthur W. Benefiel in IN, ca 1843. At 39 years of age Sarah became the mother of Ludicy A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1846.

Jesse became the father of Martha A. Benefiel ca 1827. At 29 years of age Jesse became the father of Mary J. Benefiel 1830. At 30 years of age Jesse became the father of Eliza P. Benefiel 1831. At 33 years of age Jesse became the father of George W. Benefiel 1834. Jesse became the father of Esther C. Benefiel ca 1835. Jesse became the father of Amanda E. Benefiel in IN, ca 1838. At 41 years of age Jesse became the father of Margery Benefiel 1842. Jesse became the father of Caroline F. Benefiel in IN, ca 1843. Jesse became the father of Arthur W. Benefiel in IN, ca 1843. At 45 years of age Jesse became the father of Ludicy A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1846.

20 ix. Wilson B. Benefiel was born in Kentucky November 18, 1802. Wilson died 1850 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 47 years of age. He married Eliza Buchanan Switzerland Co., IN, April 30, 1831. Eliza was born ca 1816. Eliza was the daughter of John Buchanan and Rachel. At 16 years of age Eliza became the mother of Sarah J. Benefiel 1832. Eliza became the mother of Mary F. Benefiel in IN, ca 1833. Eliza became the mother of Eliza S. Benefiel in IN, ca 1835. At 22 years of age Eliza became the mother of Francis Marion Benefiel 1838. Eliza became the mother of Rachel M. Benefiel in IN, ca 1840. At 29 years of age Eliza became the mother of George W. Benefiel in IN, 1845. Eliza became the mother of Anna M. Benefiel in IN, ca 1847.

At 29 years of age Wilson became the father of Sarah J. Benefiel 1832. Wilson became the father of Mary F. Benefiel in IN, ca 1833. Wilson became the father of Eliza S. Benefiel in IN, ca 1835. At 35 years of age Wilson became the father of Francis Marion Benefiel 1838. Wilson became the father of Rachel M. Benefiel in IN, ca 1840. At 42 years of age Wilson became the father of George W. Benefiel in IN, 1845. Wilson became the father of Anna M. Benefiel in IN, ca 1847.

21 x. James C. Benefiel was born in Kentucky May 11, 1806. James died May 31, 1886 Barbersville, IN, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. He married Elizabeth S. Taylor in Jefferson Co., IN, February 5, 1829. Elizabeth was born in Kentucky October 14, 1804. Elizabeth died July 22, 1891 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 86 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 24 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1829. At 26 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Samuel M. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1831. Elizabeth became the mother of Mary B. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, ca 1832. At 30 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of John Taylor Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1835. At 32 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of George A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1837. Elizabeth became the mother of Nancy J. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1838. At 37 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of William B. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1842. At 38 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Martha Mariah Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, December 27, 1842. Elizabeth became the mother of Phebe C. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1844. Elizabeth became the mother of Sarah M. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1847. At 48 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of James S. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1853.

At 23 years of age James became the father of Elizabeth A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1829. At 25 years of age James became the father of Samuel M. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1831. James became the father of Mary B. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, ca 1832. At 29 years of age James became the father of John Taylor Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1835. At 31 years of age James became the father of George A. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1837. James became the father of Nancy J. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1838. At 36 years of age James became the father of William B. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1842. At 36 years of age James became the father of Martha Mariah Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, December 27, 1842. James became the father of Phebe C. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1844. James became the father of Sarah M. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1847. At 47 years of age James became the father of James S. Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, 1853.

22 xi. Samuel M. Benefiel was born in Bourbon Co., KY May 11, 1806. Samuel died February 25, 1867 Boone Co., IN, at 60 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. He married twice. He married Nancy M. Taylor in Jefferson Co., IN, February 6, 1829. Nancy was born in Kentucky 1804. Nancy died July 14, 1833 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 29 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 26 years of age Nancy became the mother of James Henry Benefiel 1830. At 28 years of age Nancy became the mother of Jesse F. Benefiel April, 1833. He married Elizabeth Caldwell Boone Co., IN, March 19, 1835. Elizabeth was born in Kentucky May 23, 1815. Elizabeth was the daughter of Alexander Caldwell III and Hannah B. Sample. Elizabeth died June 28, 1903 in Linn Co., MO, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred in Bethel Cemetery, Linneau, MO. At 20 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Nancy Jane Benefiel 1835. At 22 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of William Harvey Benefiel Boone Co., IN, December 17, 1837.

At 24 years of age Samuel became the father of James Henry Benefiel 1830. At 26 years of age Samuel became the father of Jesse F. Benefiel April, 1833. At 29 years of age Samuel became the father of Nancy Jane Benefiel 1835. At 31 years of age Samuel became the father of William Harvey Benefiel Boone Co., IN, December 17, 1837.

23 xii. Eliza S. "Betsy" Benefiel was born in Bourbon Co., KY June 16, 1808. Eliza died February 14, 1891 Barbersville, IN, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. She married Powell Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, August 11, 1841. Powell was born in New Jersey December 26, 1810. Powell died March 19, 1876 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 65 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 32 years of age Powell became the father of Martha "Mattie" Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, 1843. Powell became the father of John Cole Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1845. At 35 years of age Powell became the father of Mary E. Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, 1846.

At 35 years of age Eliza became the mother of Martha "Mattie" Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, 1843. Eliza became the mother of John Cole Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, ca 1845. At 38 years of age Eliza became the mother of Mary E. Russell in Jefferson Co., IN, 1846.

24. Mary² Buchanan (George³, William⁴, John⁵) was born in Ireland March 15, 1764. Mary died May 2, 1857 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 93 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN.

She married George Eli Benefiel in York Co., PA, 1787. George was born in York Co., PA December 25, 1759. George was the son of Andrew Lee Benefiel. George died April 1, 1832 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN. At 27 years of age George became the father of Robert Benefiel in Kentucky, November 29, 1787. At 29 years of age George became the father of Martha Benefiel in Kentucky, March 13, 1789. At 31 years of age George became the father of William Buchanan Benefiel in Kentucky, April 14, 1791. At 33 years of age George became the father of Esther Campbell Benefiel in Kentucky, January 2, 1793. At 35 years of age George became the father of George Washington Benefiel in Shelby Co., KY, January 8, 1795. At 37 years of age George became the father of Mary "Polly" Benefiel in Kentucky, January 11, 1797. At 38 years of age George became the father of Jane Benefiel in Clark Co., KY, December 8, 1798. At 40 years of age George became the father of Jesse Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, October 26, 1800. At 42 years of age George became the father of Wilson B. Benefiel in Kentucky, November 18, 1802. At 46 years of age George became the father of James C. Benefiel in Kentucky, May 11, 1806. At 46 years of age George became the father of Samuel M. Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, May 11, 1806. At 48 years of age George became the father of Eliza S. "Betsy" Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, June 16, 1808. (See George Eli Benefiel for the children resulting from this marriage.)

At 23 years of age Mary became the mother of Robert Benefiel in Kentucky, November 29, 1787. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of Martha Benefiel in Kentucky, March 13, 1789. At 27 years of age Mary became the mother of William Buchanan Benefiel in Kentucky, April 14, 1791. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of Esther Campbell Benefiel in Kentucky, January 2, 1793. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of George Washington Benefiel in Shelby Co., KY, January 8, 1795. At 32 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary "Polly" Benefiel in Kentucky, January 11, 1797. At 34 years of age Mary became the mother of Jane Benefiel in Clark Co., KY, December 8, 1798. At 36 years of age Mary became the mother of Jesse Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, October 26, 1800. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of Wilson B. Benefiel in Kentucky, November 18, 1802. At 42 years of age Mary became the mother of James C. Benefiel in Kentucky, May 11, 1806. At 42 years of age Mary became the mother of Samuel M. Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, May 11, 1806. At 44 years of age Mary became the mother of Eliza S. "Betsy" Benefiel in Bourbon Co., KY, June 16, 1808.

25. Andrew Lee³ Benefiel birth date unknown.

Andrew became the father of George Eli Benefiel in York Co., PA, December 25, 1759.

Andrew Lee Benefiel had the following child:

+ 12 i. George Eli² Benefiel was born December 25, 1759.

26. George³ Buchanan (William⁴, John⁵) was born Romelt, County Donegal, Ireland 1721. George died 1818 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 97 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Co., IN.

He married twice. He married Esther Campbell in Ireland, ca 1763. Esther died ca 1773 in Ireland. Esther became the mother of Mary Buchanan in Ireland, March 15, 1764. Esther became the mother of William Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. Esther became the mother of Margaret Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. He married unknown ca 1774. Unknown became the mother of Wilson Buchanan in New York, 1775. Unknown became the mother of John Buchanan ca 1779. Unknown became the mother of Martha Buchanan 1781. Unknown became the mother of David Buchanan in PA, 1786.

At 42 years of age George became the father of Mary Buchanan in Ireland, March 15, 1764. At 50 years of age George became the father of William Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. At 50 years of age George became the father of Margaret Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. At 54 years of age George became the father of Wilson Buchanan in New York, 1775. George became the father of John Buchanan ca 1779. At 60 years of age George became the father of Martha Buchanan 1781. At 65 years of age George became the father of David Buchanan in PA, 1786. George Buchanan was born in County Donegal, Ireland about 1721. He married Esther Campbell in Ireland where she died according to unproved family tradition which we accept herein. He immigrated to York County, Pennsylvania with his children about 1774. He remarried probably about 1774 and had more children. The name of his second wife is not known. In 1790 he moved to Kentucky from Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He is listed in the tax list for Woodford County, Kentucky in 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795. He moved to Jefferson County, Indiana in 1813 where he died in 1818. He served as a Private in the 5th Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary War. Some information about George Buchanan appears in the Biographies Forum of the Ripley County, Indiana USGenWeb project and the author is Bob Scott: George Buchanan, who came to Jefferson or Ripley Co., Ind., is the ancestor of hundreds and probably thousands of Southern Indiana residents. The DAR says that George came from York Co., Pa., and that he lived 1721-1818, married Esther Campbell and served in the Fourth Pennsylvania Continental line in the Revolutionary War. All of these facts might be true. But none are proven.

There is no documentation of where he was born, his age, when or who he married or where he lived. No one has identified George on any tax list or deeds. He could have been born in Ramelton, Donegal Co., Ireland, or in Pennsylvania. Research regarding his ancestry or siblings has been complicated by bogus family trees generated in the 1930s over the fraudulent "Buchanan Estate" in which many Buchanans were convinced they might be heirs to a great fortune.

A 1910 account by a grandson, named George W. Buchanan, states that the George lived to be 102 years old and that "grandmother" lived to be 101 and that they are buried in the McLaughlin Cemetery near Buchanan Station in Brown Township, Ripley Co. And while the 1850 Indiana census shows that two of George's children were born in Pennsylvania, it also shows that son Wilson Buchanan was born about 1775 in New York.

There are no deeds for this family in Cumberland, Huntingdon, Bedford Co. or Westmoreland Counties, Pa. Son-in-law George Benefiel served in the Revolutionary War from Cumberland Co., but lived in modern Franklin Co. A George Buchanan, who owned land in Fannett Township in Franklin Co. 1778-1781, might be our George.

Most records say that George Buchanan married Esther Campbell. There is at least circumstantial evidence for this marriage. Daughter Mary Buchanan Benefiel had a daughter, Esther Campbell Benefiel.

The family lived in Westmoreland Co., Pa., after the Revolution and moved to the Paris, Ky., area about 1790, according to the biography of grandson Jacob Buchanan. The earliest reliable record of the family in Kentucky comes on 28 Jan. 1795 when George's son Wilson Buchanan married in Bourbon Co. Son William Buchanan may be the William on the 1795 Scott Co. tax list as George Benefiel is on that same list. An earlier record is that of Hugh Cowen who married Mary or Margaret Buchanan on 9 Oct. 1794 in Bourbon Co. Transcriptions differ and the original bond has not been found.

George and his four sons appear on no Bourbon tax lists (although the Benefiels and McLaughlins appear there.) There are no Bourbon deeds for any members of the family except the McLaughlins. There is a George Buchanan, who could be our man, and a John Buchanan on Woodford Co. tax lists 1792-1795, but there are no Buchanan deeds in Woodford Co.

Son Wilson Buchanan appears on the Franklin Co. tax list of 22 March 1797. All four Buchanan brothers, William, Wilson, John and David, along with brother-in-law Hugh Cowen, appear Aug. 10 1801 on the Franklin Co. tax list, living on Benson Creek. But no Franklin Co. deeds involve this family.

Illinois researchers say that about 1800 the Buchanans moved to a place 20 miles upstream from Madison on the Ohio River. This is consistent with Federal land records that show that John Buchanan bought land on 10 Sept.1804 near the site of modern Florence, Switzerland Co.

In 1807, Wilson and John Buchanan are listed on the territorial census for Dearborn Co., which then included Switzerland Co. The family probably moved to the border of Jefferson and Ripley Co. about Aug. 25,1809 when John Buchanan purchased the SE1/4 Section 34 Twp. 6N Range 11E and the SW1/4 Section 25 in what became Brown Township.

The 1910 Madison Courier article gives the best authority for George's family: George W. Buchanan listed his uncles, John and William Buchanan. George W. also listed Uncle George Benefiel, Uncle George McLaughlin and cousin William McLaughlin.

Another element in Buchanan history is the Buchanan Station, the blockhouse, that the family is reported to have erected on its land because of Indian trouble. The date of its construction is usually given as occurring 1813 in Brown Twp., Ripley Co., not far from the Jefferson Co. border. However, the 1860s, Perret Dufour reports orders given to David Hillis, whose militia company was charged marching with constructing the block house that became known as Buchanan station. Hillis' orders were dated May 10, 1812. Dufour said that Hillis constructed the fort without delay.

All branches of the family maintain the tradition that George was a Revolutionary War soldier. The DAR lists George's service in the Fourth Pennsylvania 1778-1781 and cites the Pennsylvania Archives as proof. But the Archives only show that A George Buchanan served in that unit. No age or town is given. Federal records show that in 1786 an Ezekiel and Elizabeth Buchanan were paid for services of George Buchanan in the Fourth in Pennsylvania. They were paid with interest accuring from Jan. 1, 1781. Why were these two people paid and not the soldier? I can only conclude that these two were heirs of a man who died by 1786.

Children of George Buchanan 1. Mary Buchanan 19 March 1764-21 May 1857 died in Jefferson Co., Ind., and is buried in the Jefferson Church Cem., along with her husband, George Eli Benefiel 25 Dec. 1759-1 April 1832. The family moved to Indiana shortly after daughter Esther married Robert McLelland on 3 January 1814 in Clark Co., Ky. 2. Margaret Buchanan 1771-1837. Dates are from the DAR. She is probably the Margaret Buchanan (some transcriptions say Mary) who married Hugh Cowen on 9 Oct. 1794 in Bourbon Co. 3. William Buchanan 1771-Feb. 1845 He is buried in a small family cemetery several hundred feet west of Buchanan Station. His stone was moved to the Buchanan family cemetery opposite the recreated fort sometime between 1972 and 1984. William was married before 1796, probably in Kentucky, as his oldest son, William H. Buchanan was born that year. He may have been the William who married Fanny Buchanan in 29 May 1801 in Franklin Co., Ky. He is probably the William who married Catherine Yount 1813 in Jefferson Co. William's estate was probated in Ripley Co. His widow, Elizabeth's (Elizabeth, perhaps Catherine Elizabeth Yount?) estate in Jefferson. 4. Wilson Buchanan 1774/75-19 April 1851 Buried in the Buchanan Cemetery, Wilson married Rebecca Lockridge in 1795 in Bourbon Co., Ky. Wilson probably married Hannah Ricketts, 1790-13 Feb. 1853 in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1809. However, Dearborn records were destroyed by fire in 1826. 5. John Buchanan 1779-6 May 1847, buried Old Bethel Cem., Craig Twp., Switzerland Co. He left a will in Switzerland Co. John had a first marriage, possibly to Tabitha Freeman. John married 2nd on 6 May 1813 in Jefferson Co., Rachel Short. 6. Martha E. Buchanan 1780-16 Nov. 1833 She m. George McLaughlin 29 Dec. 1773-5 April 1846. Both buried in McLaughlin Cem. west of the fort, but the stones were removed to the Buchanan family cemetery between 1972 and 1984. 7. David Buchanan b. 1785/86 in Pennsylvania, probably died by 1860. According to the 1850 census in Brown Twp., he was age 64, born in Pennsylvania. His first marrige has not been discovered, but three of his children were born before 1814 when he married Nancy Buchanan, 1786/87-after 1880. Her relationship, if any, is unknown. 8. George Buchanan. Stayed in Pennsylvania, unmarried, according to Illinois family researchers. 9. Jane Buchanan m _______ Read, mother of poet Thomas Buchanan Read. This daughter is also listed by Illinois family researchers.

George Buchanan and Esther Campbell had the following children:

27 i. Jean² Buchanan. She married James Read.

28 ii. George Buchanan.

+ 24 iii. Mary Buchanan was born March 15, 1764.

29 iv. William Buchanan was born in Ireland 1771. William died February 1845 at 73 years of age. His body was interred in Buchanan cemetery, Ripley Co., IN. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Barker ca 1795. He married Catherine Yount in Jefferson Co., IN, 1813. His biogrpahy written by Bob Scott found on the Biographies Forum of the Ripley County, Indiana USGenWeb site: William BUCHANAN was a pioneering farmer, who came to the border area of Jefferson and Ripley Counties in 1809. He was one of four sons of Rev. War Soldier George BUCHANAN. William died in February 1845, aged 73 years 11 months, according to his tombstone. He is buried in a small family cemetery several hundred feet southwest of Buchanan Station. However, his tombstone and one for a granddaughter were moved to the nearby Buchanan Family Cemetery between 1972 and 1984. It is likely that he is the William BUCHANAN who is on the 1795 tax list for Scott Co., Ky. Brother-in-law George BENEFIEL is also on that list. William was married before1796 as his oldest son, William H. Buchanan, was born in Kentucky that year. He may have been the William who married Fanny Buchanan in 1801 in Franklin Co., Ky. Two Wilson Buchanans are listed 22 May 1797 on the Woodford Co., tax list, but this probably should have been William and Wilson. In 1801, William and his three brothers are all listed on the Franklin Co. tax list with William owning three horses. The four disappear from Kentucky records by 1802 and had probably moved to the area of modern Florence, Switzerland Co., where brother John purchased land in 1804. John then purchased land in Ripley Co. on the Jefferson Co., border in 1809. William and brother Wilson were fined in Jefferson Co. for assaults occurring in that county in 1812. William then purchased 60 acres in Section 34 Twp. 6N Range 11E in Ripley Co. from brother John on 25 Feb. 1819. His marriages have not been resolved. A William Buchanan, presumably this one, married Catherine Yount 1813 in Jefferson Co. However, William's widow as listed in Ripley Co. probate records is listed in Elizabeth and her probate record in 1848 in Jefferson Co. lists the same five children. One record says that William married Elizabeth Barber, but offers no proof. The Yount family, of German origin, may have followed the German custom in children had a saints name as first name and a middle name for everyday use. So his widow may have been Catherine Elizabeth YOUNT. The probate of William's estate in Ripley Co. includes a map that shows the division of his land. His estate was probated in Ripley Co.; his widow's will was probated in 1848 in Jefferson. Both estates name the same six children.

Children of William Buchanan 1. WILLIAM H. BUCHANAN 22 Aug. 1796-8 May 1877, buried Jefferson Church Cem. He was born in Kentucky according to the 1850 census. He m. 1st Jane Buchanan, his cousin, on 24 Mar. 1819 in Ripley Co. She lived 21 Sept. 1802-21 Feb. 1833 He m. 2nd on 10 Oct. 1833 in Ripley Co., Nancy O'Neill 25 Nov. 1816/17-28 Dec. 1862, buried Jefferson Church. William owned land in the Barbersville area in Jefferson Co. 2. MARGARET BUCHANAN ca. 1801-ca. 1886 (age 49, 185 census) She m. 15 Dec. 1825 in Ripley Co., William Cowen, ca. 1801-18 Oct. 1882 They lived 1850 Brown Twp., 1860 Otter Creek Twp. In 1880 both were listed in the Ripley Co. infirmary. 3. ELIZABETH BUCHANAN 31 July 1810-27 Feb. 1889 She m. John Cowen March 1807-27 Jan. 1887, born Bourbon Co., died Wells Twp., Rice Co., Minn., both buried Maple Lawn Cem., Faribault, Minn. His biography in the History of Rice Co., published in 1882, gives birth dates. It says he came to Indiana in 1833, so he may not be William Cowen's brother. The family lived in winter of 1854/55 in Des Moines Co., Iowa, then moved to Minnesota. They lived 1870 Wells Twp. Rice Co., Minn 4. MARY BUCHANAN 1814-18 Mar. 1841, buried Jefferson Church Cem. She m. 27 Aug. 1835 in Ripley Co., Robert Means He lived 1850 Brown Twp. (age 36) His second wife was named Elizabeth. This is probably Elizabeth Bales. She and Robert received a license in Jefferson Co. on 21 Apr. 1842. 5. MARTHA BUCHANAN died May 1847 She m. 23 Sept. 1826 in Ripley Co., John Hamilton, who died in May 1846. He was clerk and recorder in Jackson Co., Ind. 6. NANCY BUCHANAN b. 1815/16 She m. 15 Nov. 1834 in Ripley Co., William Shepherd. They lived 1850 Shelby Twp., Ripley Co. A group of minor heirs of a Nancy Shepherd are listed 8 Sept. 1876 in Ripley Co. This Nancy owned land in NE1/4 NE/14 Section 15 Twp. 6N Range 12E.

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30 v. Margaret Buchanan was born in Ireland 1771. Margaret died 1837 at 66 years of age. She married Hugh Cowen in Bourbon Co., KY, October 9, 1794.

George Buchanan and unknown had the following children:

31 vi. Wilson Buchanan was born in New York 1775. Wilson died April 19, 1851 in IN, at 75 years of age. His body was interred in Buchanan cemetery, Ripley Co., IN. He married twice. He married Hannah Kelso. He married Rebecca Lockridge in Bourbon Co., KY, 1795. His biography written by Bob Scott taken from the Biographies Forum of the Ripley County, Indiana USGenWeb site: Wilson Buchanan, 1774/75-19 April 1851 (age 76), was one of four pioneering brothers who came to the border area of Ripley Co. and Jefferson Co., Ind., in 1809, and who lent their family name to a fort built in Brown Township Ripley Co. Wilson was born in New York, according to the 1850 Brown Twp. Census. Otherwise, his earliest official record comes on 28 Jan. 1795 when he signed a marriage bond in Bourbon Co., Ky., for his marriage to Rebecca Lockridge (Lauherage on the bond.)

Wilson next appears on 22 March 1797 in the Woodford Co., Ky., tax list and then 1801 in Franklin Co. Wilson and his three brothers vanish from Kentucky records in 1802. They probably moved to the area near modern Florence, Switzerland Co., where brother John purchased government land in 1804. Wilson is recorded in 1807 in the territorial census for Dearborn Co., which then included Switzerland Co.

Wilson probably married Hannah Ricketts, 1790-13 Feb. 1853 in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1809. However, Dearborn records were destroyed by fire in 1826. This marriage is proved by the probate the estate of Hannah's father, Robert Ricketts, in Ohio Co., Ind.

The brothers probably moved to Ripley Co. when John Buchanan purchased land on Aug. 25, 1809. in the SE1/4 Section 34 Twp. 6N Range 11E. This land is in Brown Twp. and borders Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co. Wilson purchased this land from John on Feb. 27, 1819. Wilson purchased additional tracts from the government in both counties. In 1812, Wilson and brother William were fined for assaults tht occurred in what was then Jefferson Co. In 1819, Wilson also served the first grand jury in Ripley Co.

Wilson's land became the site of a fort built in 1812 because of Indian troubles. Although modern accounts usually state the fort was built in May 1813, this appears to be in error. Perret Dufour, writing in the 1870s, reported that Lt. Col. David Hillis ordered Elisha Golay to build a block house on the north line of Jefferson Co. This order was given on May 15, 1812. Golay was ordered to proceed without delay, according to Dufour, who wrote that this blockhouse was known as Buchanan's Station.

Although he did not leave a will, Wilson's children are documented. Three died young: Robert, Vienna and Rebecca. These were recorded in Jefferson Co. cemetery records by Mary Hill with the inscriptions showing all three as children of W&H Buchanan. An estate settlement in Ripley Co. (Complete Record G p. 435) on 28 Jan. 1854 lists 11 surviving heirs; and the surviving grandchildren of the three deceased children.

While most of the surviving children are called heirs, not children, the equal division of the estate should be considered proof that they were children. The three deceased heirs, William Buchanan, Patsy Hankins, Sarah Favors, are specifically called children of Wilson Buchanan, the three deceased children are specifically cited as children of Wilson.

The probate of Robert Ricketts' estate in Ohio Co., Ind., proves that nine of Wilson's 14 children who survived to adulthood were by Hannah. Eight are listed in the probate record, while on Feb. 24, 1855, the ninth, David Buchanan, sold a lot of Ricketts' land that had been set off in a lottery to the heirs.

Children of Wilson Buchanan and Rebecca Lockridge 1. John Henry Buchanan b. 1795/96 (aged 54 in 1850, twin?) He married 14 Sept. 1825 in Ripley Co., Octavia Tabitha Schaffer. They lived 1850 in Gallatin Co., Ky. John died by 1860 as Tabitha and her children had moved to Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co. 2. Mary (Polly) Buchanan b. 1795/96 (aged 54 in 1850, twin?) She m. 9 July 1818 in Jefferson Co., Stephen Washer. He is listed 1850 in a separate household in Milton Twp., while she is listed in the home of her son, Solomon Washer. 3. Sarah Buchanan, probably born 1799/1800, died 1831-1839. She m. 30 Sept. 1819 in Jefferson Co., Thomas Favors. She is listed as a deceased daughter in Wilson's estate settlement. 4. William Buchanan 1801-1833 Buried in the Buchanan cemetery. He married in 1824 in Jefferson Co., Edna Hankins, ca. 1800-1870/80. He is listed as Wilson's deceased son. Edna married 2nd 14 June 1851 in Jefferson Co., Isaac Conner. 5. Patsy Buchanan, probably born around 1805, died 1831-1836. She m. 15 Jan 1824 in Jefferson Co., John Hankins (1802/03-20 Apr. 1881), died Shelby Twp. Patsy is called a deceased daughter.

Wilson Buchanan (4) and Hannah Ricketts 6. David Buchanan 3 Apr. 1810-3 Jan. 1875 He married Edith Hankins 25 Aug. 1814-20 Aug. 1891. Both are buried in the Milton Baptist Church Cem., Milton Twp. There is no record of their marriage, but it is proven by the settlement of Wilson's estate in probate court in Ripley Co. and through deeds settling Joseph Hankins' estate in Jefferson Co. in 1836 as well as by death records of some of their children. 7. Susannah Buchanan 26 Nov. 1811-26 Nov. 1882. Born in Indiana, she died in Ripley Co. She married 1st 1831 in Ripley Co., Andrew G. Risk 22 Sept. 1810-2 Dec. 1842. Both are buried in a Risk family cemetery in Brown Twp., Ripley Co. She married 2nd 26 Dec. 1844 in Ripley Co., James N. Campbell 24 Dec. 1820-11 June 1879. 8. Dorcas Buchanan 1813/14-1 Apr. 1891, born in Indiana died in Jefferson Co. She married 21 Feb. 1831 in Ripley Co., John I. Risk, brother of Andrew and James Risk. John died 15 July 1882. Both are buried in a Risk family cemetery on Hicks Ridge in Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co. 9. Robert Buchanan 1815/16-1827, buried Buchanan Cem. (age 11 years) 10. Elizabeth Buchanan 9 June 1819-21 Aug. 1906, buried West Fork Cem. She married John Vestal by 1840, but there is no marriage record in Jefferson or Ripley Co. He died by 1850 when she lived in Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co. 11. Enoch Buchanan 21 Oct. 1821-19 Feb. 1883 He married 1st Nov. 1841 in Jefferson Co., Lucinda Conner 7 Mar. 1823-2 Sept. 1857. He married 2nd 15 Feb. 1869 in Jefferson Co., Rebecca Hillis 13 Apr. 1837-5 Apr. 1919, all three buried in the Buchanan Family Cemetery. 12. Vienna Buchanan 1822-Sept. 1827, buried Buchanan Cem. (age 5 years) 13. Mahala Buchanan 1823/24-after 1880 She married 1839 in Ripley Co., Greenbury Hayes, who died 1870/80. 14. Rebecca Buchanan 1826-1827, buried Buchanan Cem. (age 13 months.) 15. Emeline Buchanan 1826/27-after 1880. She married 14 June 1844 in Ripley Co., James Risk. He died in Ripley Co. by 30 June 1869 when she was appointed guardian of the youngest six children. 16. George W. Buchanan 26 Nov. 1828-11 Feb. 1911 He married 25 Feb. 1849 in Jefferson Co., Harriet Thornton 14 Apr. 1828-22 Nov. 1908, both buried Salem Cem., Ripley Co. 17. Tolitha Buchanan 21 May 1829-17 Sept. 1913 She married 6 May 1847 in Ripley Co., Thomas McCreary 12 July 1825-4 July 1908, both buried Salem Cem.

Copyright: Robert W. Scott, 1999

32 vii. John Buchanan was born ca 1779. John died May 6, 1847 Switzerland Co., IN, at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Old Bethel Cemetery, Switzerland Co., IN. He married twice. He married Eliza Short. He married Rachel Short in Jefferson Co., IN, May 6, 1813. His biography written by Bob Scott found on the Biographies Forum of the Ripley County, Indiana USGenWeb site: John Buchanan ca 1779-6 May 1847, farmer and merchant, was one of the earliest land purchasers in Switzerland Co. and patented the first tract in Ripley Co.

The son of Revolutionary War Soldier George Buchanan, John was probably born in central Pennsylvania; moved with his family to Westmoreland Co., Pa., after the revolution and then to the Blue Grass Region of Kentucky about 1790. John's first record comes in 1801 when he and three brothers lived on Benson Creek in Franklin Co., Ky. The four brothers probably moved to Indiana in 1802. John Buchanan of Dearborn Co., Ind., along with partner William Phillips, purchased several hundred acres in September 1804 near modern Florence, Switzerland Co., Ind. John and wife, Rachel, then living in Jefferson Co., sold this tract in 1815.

John is listed in the 1807 Indiana territorial census in Dearborn Co., and voted in an 1809 Dearborn Co. election. Next, John purchased two quarter sections in what is now Brown Township, Ripley Co. on the Jefferson Co. border on Aug. 25, 1809. On Sept. 5, 1815, John purchased land from his father-in-law, Jacob Short, on the Indian-Kentuck Creek, just downstream from Manville in Milton Twp., Jefferson Co.

John's movements have not been completely determined, but are suggested by the marriages of his daughters. Until 1940, Indiana law required marriages to occur in the county of the bride's residence. His daughters were married as follows: Nancy, 1816 in Jefferson Co; Dorcas/Tolitha, 1822, Switzerland Co.; Elizabeth, 1831, Decatur Co.; Eliza, 1832, Switzerland Co. Two other children, son, Wilson, and daughter, Nancy Short, are both buried near Greensburg.

Whatever the involvement in Decatur Co., residence there was brief. John and Rachel Buchanan were members of the Manville Christian Church in Milton Township, by 1836. They moved to Craig Township, Switzerland Co. about the time he purchased land and property on the road from Port William (Carrollton, Ky.) to Versailles on 17 Dec. 1838. This purchase included two stores and inventory. Rachel appears a membership of the Braytown Christian Church founded about this time.

John's first marriage is often listed as being to Tabitha Freeman. John is named as a son-in-law in will of Elisha Freeman, recorded in Hardin Co., Ky., and also in Jefferson Co., Ind., on 10 April 1818. The will does not give the daughter's first name. But since Freeman lived in Lincoln and Garrard Counties, and this group of Buchanans did not, the will may refer to another John Buchanan.

John's marriage to Rachel Short on 6 May 1813 in Jefferson Co. John and his inlaws, Jacob and Elizabeth Short, are all buried in the Old Bethel Cemetery in Craig Township. Old Bethel was a Baptist Church that was vanished before the formation of nearby Spring Branch Church formed in 1853. Rachel lived 1850 in Craig Township with her father, Jacob Short, in her household. She bequeathed her entire property for the education of youngest son, George A. Buchanan, at Bethany College in Virginia. John's will in Switzerland Co. favors children of the second marriage.

Children of John Buchanan and Tabitha Freeman (?) 1. Martha Buchanan b. 1792/93 (age 57 1850 census) She m. 8 July 1819 in Jefferson Co., George Henry. Family lived 1850 in Brown Co., Ind. Her age in 1850 must have been copied wrong or this is the wrong couple. John would have been about 13 in 1792. 2. Wilson Buchanan 1795-25 July 1833 He m. 9 Jan. 1817 in Jefferson Co,. Zellah Forester, died 23 June 1843, both buried Star Baptist Church Cem., Greensburg. 3. Nancy Buchanan ca. 20 Dec. 1799-17 Nov. 1855, buried Star Baptist Church Greensburg, Ind. Nancy m. 7 Jan. 1816 in Jefferson Co., Isaac Short. 4. Elizabeth Buchanan, birth and death dates unknown She m. 13 Nov. 1831 in Decatur Co., Joseph Scharmahorn. John's will calls her Elizabeth Scimmerhorn, but says she was married at that point to someone whose name John did not know. 5. Tolitha Buchanan, birth date unknown, died 1833? She m. 15 Apr. 1822 in Switzerland Co., William Huckleberry. William and Dorcas Huckleberry signed a deed on Dec. 1, 1832. In 1833, a deed from William has no wife listed. 6. Eliza Buchanan 1802/03-1852/60? She m. 30 Apr. 1832 in Switzerland Co., her cousin, Wilson Benefiel who died in 1852. They lived Madison Twp. in 1850. 7. Lucinda Buchanan 22 Jan. 1813-5 Feb. 1858, buried Vevay Cem. She m. 17 July 1830 in Switzerland Co., Alfred Wright.

John Buchanan (5) and Rachel Short 8. Sarah Buchanan 24 Apr. 1814-7 Aug. 1859, buried Spring Branch Cem. She m. 19 Dec. 1836 in Switzerland Co., David Eblen 1800-17 Jul 1882. He m. 2nd Sarah Seedwell of Ghent, Ky. 9. John Bartlett Buchanan 11 Nov. 1819-2 Nov. 1873 He m. 1st 16 Apr. 1849 in Switzerland Co., Elizabeth Peters 1820-7 Oct. 1860; m. 2nd Margaret Ann Ewing 16 May 1828-30 July 1913, all buried family cemetery in Neoga, Ill. 10. Jacob J. Buchanan 4 Feb. 1822-13 June 1902, buried Evansville, Ind. He m. 23 Jan. 1848 in Switzerland Co., Julia Ann Sauvein 11. James Garrett Buchanan 19 March 1825-11 June 1880 He m. 2 Oct. 1824 in Switzerland Co., Julia Ann Peters 22 Jan. 1828-2 Nov. 1885, buried Neoga Cem., Cumberland Co., Ill. 12. George A. Buchanan b. 1832/33 He was living Cumberland Co., Ill., on 6 March 1857.

Copyright, Robert W. Scott, 1998. Primary Sources: Will of John Buchanan, Rachel Buchanan. Records of the Manville Christian Church. Jefferson Co. wills and probate records. Transcribed Federal land records. Ewing-McCulloch-Buchanan Genealogy. History of Vandeburgh Co.

33 viii. Martha Buchanan was born 1781. Martha died November 16, 1833 in IN, at 52 years of age. Her body was interred in McLaughlin family cemetery, Ripley Co., IN. She married George McLaughlin ca 1797. George was born December 29, 1773. George died April 5, 1846 in IN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in McLaughlin family cemetery, Ripley Co., IN.

34 ix. David Buchanan was born in PA 1786. David died ca 1855. He married twice. He married unknown ca 1808. He married Nancy Buchanan 1814. Nancy was born ca 1786. Nancy died after 1880. His biography written by Bob Scott taken from the Biographies Forum of the Ripley County, Indiana USGenWeb site: David BUCHANAN in one of four pioneering brothers who came to the border of Jefferson and Ripley Counties in 1809 and whose family name is linked to Buchanan Station, the fort built in Brown Twp. Less is known about David than his brothers Wilson, who lived in Brown Twp., William, who lived in Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co., and John, who lived in Decatur, Jefferson, and Switzerland Cos. The four were sons of Revolutionary War soldier George BUCHANAN. John purchased land on the county border in 1809 and sold sections to his brothers.

David was born about 1785/86 in Pennsylvania. This is based in the 1850 census for Brown Twp., which lists his age as 64. However, the DAR has historically listed him as born about 1777. Although the 1830 and 1840 censuses do not list ages, they show the oldest male in David's household as being younger than the oldest male in his brother's household by one age category, consistent with the age given in the 1850 census. He died by 1860 and Violet Toph's cemetery transcriptions speculate that a stone marked "D.B" in Salem Cemetery in Brown Twp. is the soldier's stone.

Given the age of his children, David had a first marriage, which has not yet been discovered. In 1814, he married Nancy BUCHANAN in Jefferson Co. Her relationship, if any, is unknown. Some descendants report she is daughter of an Alexander BUCHANAN, but proof has not been supplied to this writer. Nancy was born 1786/87 according to her age in the 1850 census. She was alive in 1880 Brown Twp., age 96, (hence born 1773/74 by this report) born Virginia. She living with George W. Buchanan, who was son of Joshua BUCHANAN, born ca. 1802. Joshua was possibly Nancy's brother. Joshua had married Rebecca McLAUGHLIN, a niece of David's.

As Nancy was at least 27 when she married David the possibility she may have been previously married. She was one of six original members of Brushy Fork Baptist Church in Sept. 1819 and received a letter of dismission on the 3rd Saturday in December 1861. David does not appear Brushy Fork records. Membership lists for Salem Christian Church (now called Cross Plains Church of Christ) do not exist for this period.

David purchased 65 acres from brother John in Ripley Co. on 16 Oct. 1829. This land was in Brown Township in the East part of the SE1/4 Section 31 Twp. 6N Range 11E for $165. He is probably the David who sold the land to son, William, on 6 March 1854 and may be the David who sold another 25 acres to William on 31 Jan. 1859.

Of David's children only one, William W., is truly documented. Family traditions list six children. Three of these--John, William W. and Hannah--are buried at Salem Cem. There is a Henry Buchanan buried next to John at Salem. Some believe he is also David's son, but family traditions do not list him.

Children of David Buchanan and first wife 1. JOHN BUCHANAN 1802/03-27 Nov. 1878 (age 75) He m. 15 Feb. 1825 in Ripley Co., Elizabeth Whittaker 1808-26 Sept. 1877, both buried Salem Cem. They lived 1850-70 census in Switzerland Co. His sister Rebecca lived with him in 1870. 2. JANE BUCHANAN 21 Sept. 1802-21 Feb. 1833 She appears to be the Jane Buchanan who m. 24 Mar. 1819 in Ripley Co., William H. Buchanan, her first cousin. 3. ANNA BUCHANAN 7 May 1811-27 Nov. 1881 died Gibbon, Neb. She m. 27 Feb. 1829 in Ripley Co., Lemuel Tague b. 25 Nov. 1810 They lived 1870 Brown Twp.

Children of David Buchanan and Nancy Buchanan 4. REBECCA BUCHANAN b. 1814/15 She m. 23 Sept. 1829 in Ripley Co., John Stewart. They divorced after 1850 when they lived together in Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co. Rebecca lived 1870 in Pleasant Twp. with brother John Buchanan. 5. WILLIAM WILSON BUCHANAN 2 June 1816-1 Oct. 1883 He m. 21 June 1838 in Jefferson Co., Margaret McKinnister 4 Jan. 1819-24 Feb. 1908, both buried Salem Cem. William W.'s tombstone contains a family history. It lists him as son of David and names his wife Margaret and all of their children. 6. HANNAH BUCHANAN 1818-19 March 1855, buried Salem Cem. She m. 13 July 1838 in Ripley Co., Simeon Tague.

Copyright, Robert W. Scott, 1999.

35. Esther³ Campbell birth date unknown. Esther died ca 1773 in Ireland.

She married George Buchanan in Ireland, ca 1763. George was born Romelt, County Donegal, Ireland 1721. George was the son of William Buchanan. George died 1818 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 97 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Co., IN. At 42 years of age George became the father of Mary Buchanan in Ireland, March 15, 1764. At 50 years of age George became the father of William Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. At 50 years of age George became the father of Margaret Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. At 54 years of age George became the father of Wilson Buchanan in New York, 1775. George became the father of John Buchanan ca 1779. At 60 years of age George became the father of Martha Buchanan 1781. At 65 years of age George became the father of David Buchanan in PA, 1786. (See George Buchanan for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Esther became the mother of Mary Buchanan in Ireland, March 15, 1764. Esther became the mother of William Buchanan in Ireland, 1771. Esther became the mother of Margaret Buchanan in Ireland, 1771.

36. William⁴ Buchanan (John⁵) birth date unknown.

William became the father of George Buchanan Romelt, County Donegal, Ireland, 1721.

William Buchanan had the following children:

37 i. William Harrison³ Buchanan.

38 ii. Elizabeth Buchanan.

39 iii. Archibald Buchanan.

40 iv. James Buchanan.

+ 26 v. George Buchanan was born 1721.

41. John⁵ Buchanan birth date unknown.

He married Jane. John and Jane Buchanan left Scotland with other "Covenanters" about 1660 to 1665 and settled in County Donegal in the nothern part of Ireland.

John Buchanan and Jane had the following children:

+ 36 i. William⁴ Buchanan.

42 ii. James Buchanan.

43 iii. Archibald Buchanan.

44 iv. John Buchanan.

45. Jane⁵ birth date unknown.

She married John Buchanan. (See John Buchanan for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Index

Barker

Benefiel

Buchanan

Caldwell

Campbell

Cleave

Connor

Cowen

Dunn

Hamilton

Huckstep

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Kelso

Lockridge

Loring

McCarty

McCoy

McLaughlin

McLelland

Moore

Read

Russell

Ryker

Short

Smith

Stewart

Taylor

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Vannice

West

Wilkerson

Yount

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