John Chalkley Buchanan (January 20, 1911 – April 15, 1991) was an American physician and politician who served in the Virginia Senate from his election in 1971 up to his death from cancer 20 years later. He chaired the Senate's General Laws committee.[1]
John Buchanan | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 12, 1972 – April 15, 1991 | |
| Succeeded by | Jack Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Chalkley Buchanan January 20, 1911 Darwin, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1991 (aged 80) Wise, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Carol Phipps (m. 1945) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
edit- ^ Eure, Rob (April 16, 1991). "Veteran Sen. Buchanan Dies". The Roanoke Times. p. B1. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
External links
edit- John C. Buchanan at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
