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Esther Lela Buchanan 1909–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1909

Birth Location: Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York

Death Date: 21 Feb 1997

Death Location: Cortland, Cortland County, New York, USA

Father: Elbert Buchanan

Mother: Eva Caughey

Spouse(s): William Gordon

Children(s): Eva Gordon

The story of Esther Lela Buchanan began in 1909 in Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York. In 1920, Esther Lela Buchanan resided in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA. In 1925, Esther Lela Buchanan resided in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, United States. Esther Lela Buchanan married William Cecil Gordon, and had children including Eva Lena Gordon. Esther Lela Buchanan passed away in 1997 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Esther Lela Buchanan began in 1909 in Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York.
  • In 1920, Esther Lela Buchanan resided in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA.
  • In 1925, Esther Lela Buchanan resided in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, United States.
  • Esther Lela Buchanan married William Cecil Gordon, and had children including Eva Lena Gordon.
  • Esther Lela Buchanan passed away in 1997 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elbert Buchanan
1876–1947
Birth Location: Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
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Eva Caughey
1883–1963
Birth Location: Cortland, Cortland, New York
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Spouses(s)

William Gordon
1912–1993
Birth Location: Spafford, Onondaga, New York
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Children(s)

Eva Gordon
1938–1938
Birth Location: –
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Esther Buchanan's Ancestors

Self
Esther Buchanan
1909–1997
Birth Place: Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
Parents
Elbert James Buchanan
1876–1947
Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
Eva (Althea) Caughey
1883–1963
Cortland, Cortland, New York
Grandparents
William (Sanford) Buchanan
1847–1900
New York
Louise Eastman
1853–1899
Truxton, Cortland, New York
Samuel Caughey
1856–1929
Tully, Onondaga, New York
Althea (Virginia) Calkins
1859–1948
Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
Great-Grandparents
James Buchanan
1817–1868
Eliza Rindge
1822–1890
Samuel Caughey
1818–
Ellen Caughey
1830–
Chester Calkins
1830–
Mary Calkins
1835–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Truman ESQ.
1797–1880
Sally Parker
1798–1838

Esther Buchanan's Descendants

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Esther (Lela) Buchanan (27 Dec 1909–21 Feb 1997) m. William (Cecil) Gordon (4 Aug 1912–27 Jan 1993)
  1. 1. Eva (Lena) Gordon 1938–1938

Esther Buchanan's Timeline

7 Records

1909
27 Dec 1909
Birth of Esther Lela Buchanan in Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
1920
1920
Age 11
Esther Lela Buchanan resided here in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 16
Esther Lela Buchanan resided here in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, United States
Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 21
Esther Lela Buchanan resided here in Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Esther Lela Buchanan resided here in Cortland, Cortland, New York
Cortland, Cortland, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Esther Lela Buchanan resided here in Homer, Cortland, New York, USA
Homer, Cortland, New York, USA
1997
21 Feb 1997
Age 88
Death of Esther Lela Buchanan in Cortland, Cortland, New York
Cortland, Cortland, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homer, Cortland, New York; Roll: T627_2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-29
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Cortlandville; County: Cortland; Page: 11
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 132-38-6938; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1964
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York; Roll: T625_1096; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 353
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1418; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 584.0; FHL microfilm: 2341153
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York; Roll: T625_1096; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 353

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Cortlandville; County: Cortland; Page: 11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cortlandville, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1418; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 584.0; FHL microfilm: 2341153

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cortland, Cortland, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homer, Cortland, New York; Roll: T627_2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Homer, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homer, Cortland, New York; Roll: T627_2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1997
    Event Place: Cortland, Cortland, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 132-38-6938; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cortland, Cortland County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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