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John C. Buchanan arrived in San Francisco in 1846 by overland route from Kentucky. Buchanan was a member of Frémont’s Battalion and was also owner of many town lots. In 1847 he was alcalde’s clerk under Bryant and Hyde in 1848 a partner in the firm of McDonald & Buchanan auctioneers and commission merchants. Buchanan Street in San Francisco is named after him.