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Nelson Wray Buchanan 1949–2022 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1949

Birth Location: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Feb 2022

Death Location: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Osborne Buchanan

Mother: Helen Hudgins

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1949, Nelson Wray Buchanan entered the world in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA, born to Osborne Forrest Buchanan And Helen Rosebud Hudgins. In 1950, Nelson Wray Buchanan resided in Westville, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1964, Nelson Wray Buchanan resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA. Nelson Wray Buchanan married Connie Lynn Hurst, Nancy Lafern Callis. Nelson Wray Buchanan passed away in 2022 in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1949, Nelson Wray Buchanan entered the world in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA, born to Osborne Forrest Buchanan And Helen Rosebud Hudgins.
  • In 1950, Nelson Wray Buchanan resided in Westville, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1964, Nelson Wray Buchanan resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • Nelson Wray Buchanan married Connie Lynn Hurst, Nancy Lafern Callis.
  • Nelson Wray Buchanan passed away in 2022 in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Buchanan's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Buchanan
1949–2022
Birth Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Parents
Osborne Forrest Buchanan
1907–1977
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Helen (Rosebud) Hudgins
1918–1996
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Buchanan
1871–1949
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Bertha (Jane) Forrest
1874–1957
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Arthur (Chester) Hudgins
1888–1974
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Fannie (Grey) Hudgins
1893–1973
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1844–1920
Mary Parker
1849–1914
Aplea Hudgins
1852–1924
Celestia Diggs
1861–1941
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Forrest
1812–1883
Sarah Pugh
1812–1887
Wescombe Hudgins
1820–1892
Nancy Hudgins
1825–

Nelson Buchanan's Timeline

11 Records

1949
17 Jan 1949
Birth of Nelson Wray Buchanan in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 1
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Westville, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1964
1964
Age 15
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1965
1965
Age 16
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1966
1966
Age 17
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1967
1967
Age 18
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1984
Bet. 1984–2020
Age 35
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1986
1986
Age 37
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1994
1994-1996
Age 45
Nelson Wray Buchanan resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
2022
17 Feb 2022
Age 73
Death of Nelson Wray Buchanan
None
2022
20 Feb 2022
Age 73
Burial of Nelson Wray Buchanan in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1949
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1967
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1966
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1964
    [4] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1965
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101173462
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101142375
    [8] Virginia, Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Roll: 101255458
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1964

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1965

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1966

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1967
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Mathews High School; Year: 1967

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1984–2020
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Feb 2022; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994-1996
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Mathews; State: Virginia; Year(s): 1994-1996

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 2022
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Feb 2022
    Event Place: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Bristow - Faulkner; Publication Date: 19 Feb 2022; Publication Place: Saluda, Virginia, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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