1900 Aug 1 born Wigtown
1901 census at Leswalt, Wigtownshire
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Broadfoot | 47 | Head |
| Alexina Buchan | 45 | Sister |
| Samuel Buchan | 19 | Nephew |
| Janet Buchan | 22 | Niece |
| Samuel Buchan | 8mo | Grand Nephew |
1915 Oct 30 enlisted in Scottish Rifles. Crossburn St, Glasgow
1916 May 31 discharged from Scottish Rifles # 3620 - mis-stated age. New City Rd, Glasgow
1918 May 3 Re-enlists HLI #64732
1919 Nov 24 transfers to Z Reserve
1921 Jun 8 joined RIC. # 81400 . Railwayman & ex-Soldier
1921 Aug 28 posted Kerry
1922 Feb 10 disbanded .
1922 Mar 30 enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie as a Constable
1961 died Milton, Glasgow