John Alexander Buchanan
John Alexander Buchanan (born: March 4, 1887 Comber, Ontario, died: May 9, 1976) was a politician and civil engineer from Alberta, Canada.
John was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 15, 1959 on the advice of John Diefenbaker. He retired from the Senate on October 2, 1965.
Bear Creek a tributary flowing into the Peace River was formally renamed Buchanan Creek in his honor.
External links
- John Alexander Buchanan – Parliament of Canada biography
- John Alexander Buchanan biography
- Alberta place names
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