Biographies - Elmira Township

Lochlin Buchanan, son of John and Margaret (McLennan) Buchanan, was born in Rosshire, Scotland, September 16, 1834. His parents were married there in 1816. They came to the United States in 1852, bringing with them their four children, Alexander, deceased; Catherine, who married Duncan Matheson, now living in Wisconsin; Lochlin, the subject of this sketch, and John, a resident of Colorado. One of the family, Betsy, who married Duncan Murchison, came with him to America in 1849 and both died here, while another daughter resides still in Scotland.

John, the father of this family died on his farm here, September 14, 18(H).

Lochlin Buchanan married Miss Christina McLennan, January 1, 1857. Her parents, John and Barbara (McKenzie) McLennan, came to New Hampshire in 1882, and after several removals settled in Elmira, where her father died in 1872. Her mother now resides at Kewanee, Ill. Lochlin removed to his farm shortly after his marriage.

In 1801 he visited California, was a gold miner in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, at Helena, and Fort Benton, and other places, but after six years returned to his family, and resumed the development of his original purchase. He purchased 280 acres additional on section. 28, where he now makes his home.

Of their seven children, six are living, John D. resides in Henry county; Lochlin, Jr., is a resident of Elmira; Barbara A., Christina L., Margaret A. and George B. reside with parents.

His wife is a member of Knox church, and he is a supporter of that church. In politics lie is decidedly Republican, earnest in school matters, prominent in Masonic circles and altogether a citizen of excellent parts.