Sir Charles James Buchanan, 4th Baronet
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Major Sir Charles James Buchanan, 4th Baronet (16 April 1899 - 1984) was High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
in 1962.
and Constance Augusta Tennant. He married Barbara Helen Stanley, daughter of Lt.-Col. Rt. Hon. Sir George Frederick Stanley
and Lady Beatrix Taylour on 23 February 1932. He worked for George Frederick Stanley
was Governor of Madras, and Charles Buchanan was his Aide-de-camp
. The children from this marriage were:
and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Highland Light Infantry
. He fought in the Russian Civil War in 1919, in the North Russia Relief Force. He was Aide-de-camp
to the Governors of Madras
between 1928 and 1932 (one of whom, George Frederick Stanley
, was his future father-in-law) and he fought in the Second World War
He succeeded to the title of 4th Baronet Buchanan, of Dunburgh on 29 July 1928.
He was admitted to Royal Company of Archers
in 1930.
He held the office of Justice of the Peace for Nottinghamshire in 1952. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire in 1954. He held the office of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
in 1962.
He died in 1984.
High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
’The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1962.
Family
He was born on 16 April 1899, the son of Sir Eric Alexander Buchanan, 3rd BaronetSir Eric Alexander Buchanan, 3rd Baronet
Sir Eric Alexander Buchanan, 3rd Baronet was the 3rd Baronet Buchanan of Dunburgh.He was born on 19 August 1848. He was the son of Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew Buchanan, 1st Baronet and Frances Katharine Mellish...
and Constance Augusta Tennant. He married Barbara Helen Stanley, daughter of Lt.-Col. Rt. Hon. Sir George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG was a British soldier and Conservative Party politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament for Preston and later, Willesdon East...
and Lady Beatrix Taylour on 23 February 1932. He worked for George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG was a British soldier and Conservative Party politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament for Preston and later, Willesdon East...
was Governor of Madras, and Charles Buchanan was his Aide-de-camp
Aide-de-camp
An aide-de-camp is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state...
. The children from this marriage were:
- Georgina Mary Gabrielle Buchanan (b. 15 Dec 1932)
- Constance Carolyn Buchanan (b. 31 Dec 1934)
- Sir Andrew George Buchanan, 5th Baronet (b. 21 Jul 1937)
- Hugh Charles Stanley Buchanan (b. 26 Aug 1942)
Career
He was educated at Harrow SchoolHarrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Highland Light Infantry
Highland Light Infantry
The Highland Light Infantry was a regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1959. In 1923 the regimental title was expanded to the Highland Light Infantry ...
. He fought in the Russian Civil War in 1919, in the North Russia Relief Force. He was Aide-de-camp
Aide-de-camp
An aide-de-camp is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state...
to the Governors of Madras
Governors of Madras
-English Agents:In 1639, the grant of Madras to the English was finalized between the factors of the Masulipatnam factory, represented by Francis Day, and the Raja of Chandragiri. In 1640, Andrew Cogan, the chief of the Masulipatnam factory, made his way to Madras in the company of Francis Day and...
between 1928 and 1932 (one of whom, George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG was a British soldier and Conservative Party politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament for Preston and later, Willesdon East...
, was his future father-in-law) and he fought in the Second World War
He succeeded to the title of 4th Baronet Buchanan, of Dunburgh on 29 July 1928.
He was admitted to Royal Company of Archers
Royal Company of Archers
The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822 and the reign of King George IV, when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the Queen's...
in 1930.
He held the office of Justice of the Peace for Nottinghamshire in 1952. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire in 1954. He held the office of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
’The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1962.
He died in 1984.