Buchanan, Joseph, 1785-1829
Variant namesBiographical note: Joseph Buchanan, a native of Washington County, Virginia, studied medicine in Philadelphia after attending Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky from 1804 to 1805. In 1808 he returned to Lexington and was employed the following year by Transylvania as an instructor in medicine. Buchanan subsequently studied educational methods and law, and also published and edited several local newspapers. In addition, he was an inventor with a particular interest in the development of steam engines.
From the description of Papers, 1814-1957 (bulk 1824-1826). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917660
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| creatorOf | Buchanan, Joseph, 1785-1829. Papers, 1814-1957 (bulk 1824-1826). | Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives | |
| creatorOf | Buchanan, Joseph, 1785-1829. Papers, 1814-1957, bulk 1824-1826. | Transylvania University, J. Douglas Gay Jr./Frances Carrick Thomas Library |
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| associatedWith | Transylvania University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Worsley, William W., 1780 or 81-1852. | person |
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| Steam engines |
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Birth 1785
Death 1829
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