Born approximately 1842 in Ireland. Parents were James Alexander Buchanan and Anna Maria, both born in Ireland. James was a brickmaker in Philadelphia and enlisted in 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company E on August 14, 1861 - Discharged Sept. 8, 1864. Enlisted March 1, 1865 in 3rd Regiment, U.S. Vet. Vol. Inf. (1 A.C.) for 1 year. Married October 12, 1867 to Mary Frost, two children, Agnes and Maud Irene. Lived in Ellengowan, Schuylkill County until death from mining accident in 1893
Born approximately 1842 in Ireland. Parents were James Alexander Buchanan and Anna Maria, both born in Ireland. James was a brickmaker in Philadelphia and enlisted in 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company E on August 14, 1861 - Discharged Sept. 8, 1864. Enlisted March 1, 1865 in 3rd Regiment, U.S. Vet. Vol. Inf. (1 A.C.) for 1 year. Married October 12, 1867 to Mary Frost, two children, Agnes and Maud Irene. Lived in Ellengowan, Schuylkill County until death from mining accident in 1893
