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John C. Buchanan (Virginia politician)

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John Buchanan
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 40th district
In office
January 12, 1972 – April 15, 1991
Succeeded byJack Kennedy
Personal details
Born
John Chalkley Buchanan

(1911-01-20)January 20, 1911
Darwin, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1991(1991-04-15) (aged 80)
Wise, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Carol Phipps
(m. 1945)
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

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]

References

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  1. ^ Eure, Rob (April 16, 1991). "Veteran Sen. Buchanan Dies". The Roanoke Times. p. B1. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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  • John C. Buchanan at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007