John Preston Buchanan
John Preston Buchanan | |
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Portrait of Buchanan, circa 1916 | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 12, 1916 – January 14, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | B. F. Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | John H. Hassinger |
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| Born | John Preston Buchanan January 30, 1888 Marion, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1937 (aged 49) Marion, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute Washington & Lee University University of Virginia |
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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.
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.