John Buchanan (c.1735-1791)

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John Buchanan

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1735ADM 107/5
First Known Service2.9.1752CSORN
WifeEsther Robinson - Married 16.11.1789, Westminster PROB11
DaughterMaryPROB11
Last Known Service20.1.1783CSORN
Date of Death13.1.1791CSORN
Burial18.1.1791 - St Luke, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, Middlesex CSORN
Will Probated10.2.1791, PROB 11/1201/141

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
7.2.1759 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/5/98RNLPC
22.8.1759 LieutenantCSORN
10.7.177010.7.1772
Goodwill (4) 1763-1786
British 4 Gun
Unrated Cutter
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		BWAS-1714
17.7.1780 CommanderCSORN
17.7.178022.10.1781
Proteus (26) 1777-1783
British 26 Gun
6th Rate Ship
, Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/22/215
Issued by
Richard EdwardsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1740-1794
, Newfoundland Colony
Confirmed 20.12.1780		BWAS-1714
6.1.178318.1.1783
Fortune (16) 1780-1797
British 16 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/23/3		ADM 6/23
18.1.1783 CaptainCSORN
18.1.178320.1.1783
Danae (32) 1779-1797
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/23/12		ADM 6/23
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