Hugh Buchanan (politician)

Hugh Buchanan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1885
Personal details
Born(1823-09-15)September 15, 1823
Argyll, Scotland
DiedJune 11, 1890(1890-06-11) (aged 66)
Newnan, Georgia
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Newnan, Georgia
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationAttorney
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Rank Captain
Unit Phillips' Georgia Legion
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Hugh Buchanan (September 15, 1823 – June 11, 1890) was a Scottish-born American Cavalry officer during the American Civil War and U.S. Representative from Georgia.