George was born in 1831. He was the son of James Buchanan and Eliza Unknown. He passed away in 1912.
I am using this book as a source:
“An Account of the First American Settlers and Colonial Families of the Name of Buchanan, and Other Genealogical and Historical Data, Mostly New and Original Material Including Early Wills and Marriages Heretofore Unpublished.”BY WILLIAM M. CLEMENS Limited Edition. NEW YORK William M. Clemens Publisher
According to this book - see book pages 7-10 (22-27 on the website) Concerning Patrick and Margaret’s (P&M) nine children;
Patrick Buchanan, born April 16, 1745, in Tyrone county, Ireland; married, February 7, 1776, Margaret Scott, born February 22, 1753. He died November 19, 1824. She died in her 93rd year. He was an elder and she a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
Issue:
P&M 6. James, born January 11, 1788, married April 13, 1825, in Cooper County, Mo. Eliza. He lived in Booneville, Cooper county. Mo.
Issue:
J&E 1. Jane Anne, born May 20, 1826.
J&E 2. Patrick, born November 10, 1828.
J&E 3. George, born March 3, 1831.
According to FindaGrave: George Buchanan BIRTH 3 Mar 1831 Ireland DEATH 27 Jan 1912 (aged 80) Cooper County, Missouri, USA BURIAL Walnut Grove Cemetery Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri, USA PLOT Lot 75 MEMORIAL ID 117324609 · View Source
He is buried next to his parents and his two siblings.
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According to census records, George Buchanan was born in Ireland, but his obituary describes him as a Scotsman. He came to the United States at the age of 17 and settled in Kelly, Cooper County, Missouri where he became a successful and wealthy farmer. He remained a bachelor all his life. His obituary described him as being "kind to the poor." He was 81 years old when he died.