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Walter Osborne Buchanan 1891–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1891

Birth Location: Oakland County, Michigan

Death Date: August 1982

Death Location: St. Clair County, Michigan

Father: Samuel Buchanan

Mother: Sarah Ball

Spouse(s): Edna Metz

Children(s): Jean Buchanan, Lyle Buchanan

In 1891, Walter Osborne Buchanan entered the world in Oakland County, Michigan, born to Samuel Buchanan And Sarah J Ball. In 1900, Walter Osborne Buchanan resided in Rochester Village, Oakland, Michigan. In 1910, Walter Osborne Buchanan resided in Avon, Oakland, Michigan. Walter Osborne Buchanan married Edna I Metz, and had children including Jean Buchanan, Lyle O Buchanan. Walter Osborne Buchanan passed away in 1982 in St. Clair County, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Walter Osborne Buchanan entered the world in Oakland County, Michigan, born to Samuel Buchanan And Sarah J Ball.
  • In 1900, Walter Osborne Buchanan resided in Rochester Village, Oakland, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Walter Osborne Buchanan resided in Avon, Oakland, Michigan.
  • Walter Osborne Buchanan married Edna I Metz, and had children including Jean Buchanan, Lyle O Buchanan.
  • Walter Osborne Buchanan passed away in 1982 in St. Clair County, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Buchanan's Ancestors

Self
Walter Buchanan
1891–1982
Birth Place: Oakland County, Michigan
Parents
Samuel Buchanan
1862–
New York
Sarah (.J.) Ball
1864–
Canada English
Grandparents
Richard Ball
1842–
Canada English
Mary .A.
1844–
Canada Eng
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Buchanan's Descendants

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Walter (Osborne) Buchanan (24 Feb 1891–August 1982) m. Edna (.I.) Metz (January 30, 1894–December 1983)
  1. 1. Jean Buchanan 1922–
  2. 2. Lyle (O) Buchanan 1920–

Walter Buchanan's Timeline

6 Records

1891
24 Feb 1891
Birth of Walter Osborne Buchanan in Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 9
Walter Osborne Buchanan resided here in Rochester Village, Oakland, Michigan
Rochester Village, Oakland, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 19
Walter Osborne Buchanan resided here in Avon, Oakland, Michigan
Avon, Oakland, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 29
Walter Osborne Buchanan resided here in Avon, Oakland, Michigan
Avon, Oakland, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 39
Walter Osborne Buchanan resided here in Rochester, Oakland, Michigan
Rochester, Oakland, Michigan
1982
August 1982
Age 91
Death of Walter Osborne Buchanan in St. Clair County, Michigan
St. Clair County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1891
    Event Place: Oakland County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T625_789; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 294.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1016; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 66.0.
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Oakland County, Michigan; Roll: 1682688; Draft Board: 1.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 28.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Village, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 28.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T625_789; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 294.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1016; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 66.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Not Stated, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Oakland County, Michigan; Roll: 1682688; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 1982
    Event Place: St. Clair County, Michigan

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