John Preston Buchanan
John Preston Buchanan 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.
Early life and education
Buchanan was born in the town of Marion in Smyth County, Virginia on January 30, 1888. He was the first of seven children for Benjamin Franklin Buchanan, a politically active local attorney, and his wife, Eleanor Fairman Buchanan.After high school, Buchanan attended Washington and Lee University. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia.