Background
Floyd, John Buchanan was born on June 1, 1806 in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Governor John and Letitia (Preston) Floyd.
governor secretary army officer
Floyd, John Buchanan was born on June 1, 1806 in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Governor John and Letitia (Preston) Floyd.
Graduate South Carolina. College, 1829.
1 adopted daughter Delaware to Virginia General Assembly from Montgomery County, 1847-1849, 55. Governor Virginia, 1849-1852. Ex officio chairman Virginia Board Public Works.
Presidential elector Democratic Party, 1852.
Appointed secretary of war by President Buchanan, 1857, served until December 29, 1860 (when South Carolina. seceded). Joined Confederate cause, 1860.
Raised a brigade of volunteers, entered Confederate Army. Promoted to major general by General Assembly of Virginia, 1863.
Married Sally Preston, 1830.