Officer William Shirley Buchanan was a member of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC.
Date of Death: April 18, 1929
Rank: Officer
Age: 27
Years of Service: Four
Marital Status: One month before wedding
Location of Death: New Hampshire Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Circumstance: While operating a motorcycle, Officer Buchanan responded to a "Man With a Gun" call, in a Code One status. When he reached the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Seventh Street, NW, the motorcycle struck a vehicle being operated by Mr. Fred Lanoir, of 914 H Street NE. broadside, causing instant death to Officer Buchanan. The crash occurred one block from the home of Officer Buchanan's fiancee.
Officer Buchanan's funeral was held at the family home, 835 Allison Street NW, on Monday, April 22, 1929, at 2 PM. He was survived by his parents, Robert E., and Loretta H. Buchanan, and family. He was interred at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
The 1920 Census shows the following:
William S Buchanan
United States Census, 1920
Name William S Buchanan
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Gender Male
Age 17
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Birthplace District Of Columbia
Father's Birthplace Virginia
Mother's Birthplace District Of Columbia
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 2
Robert E Buchanan Head M 45 Virginia
Lottie H Buchanan Wife F 43 District Of Columbia
Eldred H Buchanan Son M 21 District Of Columbia
Edgar A Buchanan Son M 19 District Of Columbia
William S Buchanan Son M 17 District Of Columbia
Octa L Buchanan Daughter F 14 District Of Columbia
Charles A Buchanan Son M 10 District Of Columbia
Bessie B Buchanan Daughter F 7 District Of Columbia
Alexander M Holmes Father-in-law M 69 Pennsylvania
United States Census, 1920
District ED 328
Sheet Number and Letter 2B
Household ID 41
Line Number 78
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 213
GS Film Number 1820213
Digital Folder Number 004964395
Image Number 00530
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNGS-Q84 : accessed 15 May 2017), William S Buchanan in household of Robert E Buchanan, Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing ED 328, sheet 2B, line 78, family 41, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 213; FHL microfilm 1,820,213.
Date of Death: April 18, 1929
Rank: Officer
Age: 27
Years of Service: Four
Marital Status: One month before wedding
Location of Death: New Hampshire Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Circumstance: While operating a motorcycle, Officer Buchanan responded to a "Man With a Gun" call, in a Code One status. When he reached the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Seventh Street, NW, the motorcycle struck a vehicle being operated by Mr. Fred Lanoir, of 914 H Street NE. broadside, causing instant death to Officer Buchanan. The crash occurred one block from the home of Officer Buchanan's fiancee.
Officer Buchanan's funeral was held at the family home, 835 Allison Street NW, on Monday, April 22, 1929, at 2 PM. He was survived by his parents, Robert E., and Loretta H. Buchanan, and family. He was interred at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
The 1920 Census shows the following:
William S Buchanan
United States Census, 1920
Name William S Buchanan
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Gender Male
Age 17
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Birthplace District Of Columbia
Father's Birthplace Virginia
Mother's Birthplace District Of Columbia
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 2
Robert E Buchanan Head M 45 Virginia
Lottie H Buchanan Wife F 43 District Of Columbia
Eldred H Buchanan Son M 21 District Of Columbia
Edgar A Buchanan Son M 19 District Of Columbia
William S Buchanan Son M 17 District Of Columbia
Octa L Buchanan Daughter F 14 District Of Columbia
Charles A Buchanan Son M 10 District Of Columbia
Bessie B Buchanan Daughter F 7 District Of Columbia
Alexander M Holmes Father-in-law M 69 Pennsylvania
United States Census, 1920
District ED 328
Sheet Number and Letter 2B
Household ID 41
Line Number 78
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 213
GS Film Number 1820213
Digital Folder Number 004964395
Image Number 00530
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNGS-Q84 : accessed 15 May 2017), William S Buchanan in household of Robert E Buchanan, Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing ED 328, sheet 2B, line 78, family 41, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 213; FHL microfilm 1,820,213.
Officer William Shirley Buchanan was a member of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC.
Date of Death: April 18, 1929
Rank: Officer
Age: 27
Years of Service: Four
Marital Status: One month before wedding
Location of Death: New Hampshire Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Circumstance: While operating a motorcycle, Officer Buchanan responded to a "Man With a Gun" call, in a Code One status. When he reached the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Seventh Street, NW, the motorcycle struck a vehicle being operated by Mr. Fred Lanoir, of 914 H Street NE. broadside, causing instant death to Officer Buchanan. The crash occurred one block from the home of Officer Buchanan's fiancee.
Officer Buchanan's funeral was held at the family home, 835 Allison Street NW, on Monday, April 22, 1929, at 2 PM. He was survived by his parents, Robert E., and Loretta H. Buchanan, and family. He was interred at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
The 1920 Census shows the following:
William S Buchanan
United States Census, 1920
Name William S Buchanan
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Gender Male
Age 17
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Birthplace District Of Columbia
Father's Birthplace Virginia
Mother's Birthplace District Of Columbia
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 2
Robert E Buchanan Head M 45 Virginia
Lottie H Buchanan Wife F 43 District Of Columbia
Eldred H Buchanan Son M 21 District Of Columbia
Edgar A Buchanan Son M 19 District Of Columbia
William S Buchanan Son M 17 District Of Columbia
Octa L Buchanan Daughter F 14 District Of Columbia
Charles A Buchanan Son M 10 District Of Columbia
Bessie B Buchanan Daughter F 7 District Of Columbia
Alexander M Holmes Father-in-law M 69 Pennsylvania
United States Census, 1920
District ED 328
Sheet Number and Letter 2B
Household ID 41
Line Number 78
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 213
GS Film Number 1820213
Digital Folder Number 004964395
Image Number 00530
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNGS-Q84 : accessed 15 May 2017), William S Buchanan in household of Robert E Buchanan, Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing ED 328, sheet 2B, line 78, family 41, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 213; FHL microfilm 1,820,213.
Date of Death: April 18, 1929
Rank: Officer
Age: 27
Years of Service: Four
Marital Status: One month before wedding
Location of Death: New Hampshire Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Circumstance: While operating a motorcycle, Officer Buchanan responded to a "Man With a Gun" call, in a Code One status. When he reached the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Seventh Street, NW, the motorcycle struck a vehicle being operated by Mr. Fred Lanoir, of 914 H Street NE. broadside, causing instant death to Officer Buchanan. The crash occurred one block from the home of Officer Buchanan's fiancee.
Officer Buchanan's funeral was held at the family home, 835 Allison Street NW, on Monday, April 22, 1929, at 2 PM. He was survived by his parents, Robert E., and Loretta H. Buchanan, and family. He was interred at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
The 1920 Census shows the following:
William S Buchanan
United States Census, 1920
Name William S Buchanan
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Gender Male
Age 17
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Birthplace District Of Columbia
Father's Birthplace Virginia
Mother's Birthplace District Of Columbia
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 2
Robert E Buchanan Head M 45 Virginia
Lottie H Buchanan Wife F 43 District Of Columbia
Eldred H Buchanan Son M 21 District Of Columbia
Edgar A Buchanan Son M 19 District Of Columbia
William S Buchanan Son M 17 District Of Columbia
Octa L Buchanan Daughter F 14 District Of Columbia
Charles A Buchanan Son M 10 District Of Columbia
Bessie B Buchanan Daughter F 7 District Of Columbia
Alexander M Holmes Father-in-law M 69 Pennsylvania
United States Census, 1920
District ED 328
Sheet Number and Letter 2B
Household ID 41
Line Number 78
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 213
GS Film Number 1820213
Digital Folder Number 004964395
Image Number 00530
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNGS-Q84 : accessed 15 May 2017), William S Buchanan in household of Robert E Buchanan, Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing ED 328, sheet 2B, line 78, family 41, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 213; FHL microfilm 1,820,213.
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