William Buchanan (1874 - 1927)

Born 5 Dec 1874 in Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Anna E Bedwin — married 28 Jun 1900 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 24 Jan 1927 at age 52 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

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Biography

William Buchanan was born in Scotland.

William Buchanan migrated from Scotland to Canada.

William, son of James Alexander Buchanan & Jessie Dick, was baptised on 16 January 1876 at West St Giles' Church, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.^[1]

The family immigrated to Canada likely in 1880, as gleaned from various census records.

William is listed in the 1881 Canadian census, age 5. He is residing in Orillia (Town), Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada. At home are his parents, James (of Ireland) and Jessie (Scotland), and his siblings Jane G, Martha, both born in Scotland, and James A, born in Ontario. ^[2]

The family immigrated to NY state likely around 1884, as gleaned from various census records.

In the 1892 NY state census William (age 17) was residing in Rochester in the 8th Ward. Little information is provided in this record, but it does indicate that he was not yet a naturalized citizen. ^[3]

William was 23 at the time of the 1900 US Federal Census. In this record his birthdate is listed as Dec 1876, Scotland. At the time of the census, he was living at 14 Doran Park in Rochester's 19th Ward. His immigration year is listed as 1880. He is residing in the home of his parents, James and Jessie, both of Scotland. He was employed as a moulder. Also at home are his siblings James S (23), Martha (22), and James A (20). ^[4]

William married Anna E. Bedwin on 28 June 1900 in Rochester, New York, United States.^[5]

They will have three children,

• Jessie F, b. abt 1901 (per various census, no birth record found)
• Raymond F, b. 1903 in Rochester, NY ^[6]
• James W, b. abt 1907 (per various census, no birth record found)

In the 1905 Census, William and Anna are now residing together with their children Jessie (3), and Raymond (2), Anna's sister Clara Bedwin was also residing in the home. ^[7]

At the time of the 1910 Census, William and Anna rent their home at 1001 Exchange St. His immigration year is listed as 1883 in this record. He is listed as a naturalized citizen. He continues to work as moulder in the iron works industry. Also at home at their children, Jessie F (8), Raymond F (7), and James W (3). ^[8]

William and his wife and children are listed in the 1915 US State Census (no new information provided in this record). ^[9]

At the time of the 1920 Census, the family is now residing at 2 Stanley St. Interestingly, this record lists his native tongue as Scots. He continues to work as a moulder. The house has now gotten a bit crowded, as in addition to he and his wife and three children, his father James, and sister Jean and Martha, are now also residing in the home. ^[10]

In 1926, William and Anna are mentioned in the marriage record of their son Raymond.^[11]

William died 24 Jan 1927 In Rochester NY. At the time of his death he was residing at 393 Flint St with his wife. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in the family plot, Section:South 11 Lot:149 Grave:3W-N. ^[12][13]

Research Notes

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Although baptism record indicates 1876, various census data suggests he was born in December of the preceding year (Dec 1875). However, FindAGrave indicates birth date of 5 Dec 1874.

NEED children's birth records

NEED primary sources for immigration/naturalization, although unlikely to find. Based on census information, likely the family immigrated from Scotland to Canada around 1880, and then from Canada to NY around 1884. Canada did not start recording census or immigration information until 1881, and did not record immigration over Canadian/US Borders until 1895.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism:"Scotland Church Records and Kirk Session Records, 1658-1919"
   citing Baptism, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; FamilySearch digital folder 004108786.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2HR-W57H (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan baptism on 16 Jan 1876, son of Jas Alexr Buchanan & Jessie Dick, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ 1881 Census:"Canada Census, 1881"
   citing James Buchanan, citing Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
   FamilySearch Record: MVFZ-54G (accessed 25 October 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D177-HZ1 Image number 00130
   William Buchanan (5) in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Born in Scotland.
3. ↑ 1892 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1892"
   1892 New York State Census. New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. New York State Library, Albany, NY
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 3212 #1053953 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchannan (17) in Rochester, Monroe. Born in Scotland.
4. ↑ 1900 Census:"1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1077; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241077
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #66653568 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan (23), single son, Moulder, in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York. Born in Scotland.
5. ↑ Marriage:"New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967"
   New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #5356940 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan marriage to Anna E. Bedwin on 28 Jun 1900 in Rochester, New York, USA.
6. ↑ Birth: "New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942"
   New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61667 #1075511 (accessed 30 April 2023)
   Raymond Buchanan born on 9 Feb 1903 in Rochester, New York, USA.
7. ↑ 1905 Census:"New York, U.S., State Census, 1905"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 03; City: Rochester Ward 19; County: Monroe
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7364 #3776355 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan (29) head of household in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York, USA. Born in Scotland.
8. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0199; FHL microfilm: 1375003
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #18248301 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan (34), married, Moulder, head of household in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York, USA. Born in Scotland.
9. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 05; City: Rochester Ward 19; County: Monroe; Page: 24; Line Number: 5
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #9408298 (accessed 25 October 2022)
   William Buchanan (40) head of household in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe. Born in Scotland.
10. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1125; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 235
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #8870033 (accessed 25 October 2022)
    Wm Buchannan (44), married, Molder, head of household in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York. Born in Scotland.
11. ↑ Marriage of son Raymond F Buchanan: "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936"
    Marriage Records. New York Marriages. Various New York County Clerk offices
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61377 #1050984922 (accessed 25 October 2022)
    William Buchanan's son Raymond F Buchanan (23) marriage to Marie W Eckl on 9 Dec 1926 in Monroe, New York, USA.
12. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Democrat and Chronicle; Publication Date: 26 Jan 1927; Publication Place: Rochester, New York, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/135168533/?article=67d962cf-6e96-498a-bae9-0a8209d36fe1&focus=0.2564655,0.5718849,0.375872,0.6694276&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #564734084 (accessed 25 October 2022)
13. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #172690184 (accessed 25 October 2022)
    Memorial page for William Buchanan (5 Dec 1874-24 Jan 1927), citing Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA (plot: Section:South 11 Lot:149 Grave:3W-N); Maintained by cboomerang (contributor 49072813).