Alexander McKenzie Buchanan (March 1, 1805 – August 26, 1868) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from May 4, 1853, to May 6, 1862. [1] [2]
Born in New York City, Buchanan read law in the office of Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Isaac Trimble Preston, gaining admission to the bar in 1826. [2] Buchanan was a judge of the Fourth District Court before his ascension to the supreme court bench. [3] He later served as the city attorney for New Orleans from 1867 to 1868. [2]
Alexander McKenzie Buchanan (March 1, 1805 – August 26, 1868) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from May 4, 1853, to May 6, 1862. [1] [2]
Born in New York City, Buchanan read law in the office of Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Isaac Trimble Preston, gaining admission to the bar in 1826. [2] Buchanan was a judge of the Fourth District Court before his ascension to the supreme court bench. [3] He later served as the city attorney for New Orleans from 1867 to 1868. [2]