John Buchanan (1850-1903)

Obituary
One of our old and respected residents, Mr. John Buchanan, passed away on Sunday afternoon, and was buried at Mount Dangar Church on Monday at 3 o'clock ; the Rev. C. M. Mills officiating at the grave. He was our local storekeeper, postmaster and telephone operator, and was deservedly held in the highest respect and esteem. He was an honourable upright man, who lived a clean life, beloved by his family and all who come in contact with him. He leaves a sorrowing wife and eleven children, the elder members are I am glad to say grown up, and they will carry on the business of their late father with all necessary ability. Mr. Buchanan was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Buchanan, of Edna—a sturdy, honorable Scotchman—one of the pioneers of the district, who reared a large family, four of whom now lie beside him in their last home ; their sorrowing mother still surviving and bearing her bereavement with truly Christian fortitude. She may well be proud of the honorable and upright characters of her late husband and sons, whose names will ever be respected by any who have had dealings with them.

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