John Preston Buchanan

John Preston Buchanan (January 30, 1888 – September 15, 1937) was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 1st district.

John Preston Buchanan
Portrait of Buchanan, circa 1916
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 12, 1916  January 14, 1920
Preceded byBenjamin F. Buchanan
Succeeded byJohn H. Hassinger
Personal details
Born
John Preston Buchanan

(1888-01-30)January 30, 1888
Marion, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1937(1937-09-15) (aged 49)
Marion, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnnabel Morris
Alma materVirginia Military Institute
Washington & Lee University
University of Virginia

Buchanan succeeded his father, Benjamin Franklin Buchanan, who would go on to become Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. After one term in office, he was defeated for reelection.

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