City: Lebanon
BUCHANAN, Isaac William Pleasant, educator; born Cane Hill, Ark., April 18, 1866; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Andrew Hays and Malinda (Alexander) BUCHANAN; father’s occupation educator; paternal grandparents Isaac and Naomi (Crawford) BUCHANAN; maternal grandparents, Randolph and Elizabeth (Sharber) ALEXANDER; graduated from Cumberland University, degree of A. B., 1884, Ph.D., 1892; entered the educational work in early life, and has devoted his life to same with exception of three years served as cashier of Wilson county Bank, Lebanon, Tenn.; married Willie Conn EIKIN, July 26, 1892; member Betz Theta Pi; non-active member of K. P.; principal of Male School, Gallatin, Tenn., 1888-1889; professor of mathematics in Loncoln University, 1889-1891; principal of Fort Worth High School, 1892-1894; professor of pure mathematics in Cumberland University, 1894-1898; head master Castle Heights School, 1902-1911; Democrat; member of Presbyterian church, U. S. A.
