Biographical Sketch of James Buchanan, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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James Buchanan, postoffice Tabo, Missouri, son of Robert Buchanan; was
born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 1, 1833.  His father was a weaver by
trade.  In 1841 he came with his parents to this country, landing in
New Orleans.  They then came direct by river to this county, settling
in Washington township on a farm.  James as married January 15, 1857
to Miss Rebecca Donaldson of Johnson county, Missouri.  They have five
children: Lydia, James H., Chales, Rollie and Eva.  He has a fine farm
of 160 acres, and in fine condition.  There is plenty of fine coal on
his farm.  Both he and wife are members of the Christian church.  He 
is an excellent farmer, a quiet, peaceable and highly respected citizen.

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