Alexander Buchanan
Alexander Buchanan (1829-1916) of Andrew Handyside and Co
1829 Born in Balfron, Stirlingshire[1]
Educated at Glasgow College
1846 Entered the works of Mr Andrew Handyside in Derby
1851 Alexander Buchanan 21, engineer, lived in Derby with his uncle Andrew Handyside 45, engineer, iron founder, employing 250 men, Anastasia Handyside 29, and another nephew of Andrew: Nicholas Handyside 19, apprentice[2]
1856 became Managing Partner of the works
c.1857 In sole control of the constructional works of the company, including a wide range of bridges, station buildings, etc
1873 Became engineer Managing Director of the company
1878 Member of Inst Civil Engineers
1911 Alexander Buchanan 81, civil engineer, lived in Derby with Emily Buchanan 83, Susie Buchanan 46[3]
1916 of Wilson Street, Derby
1916 Died
See Also
Sources of Information
- Civil engineer records