When Thomas N. Sloan lived in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, he sold to the presidents father, James Buchanan, several lots.
Thomas N. Sloan was born in Great Cove, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. He was Postmaster in Newport in 1811. His death was caused by a woolen mill accident. Places of Residence: Newport, Indiana County, Pennsylvania;
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian.
Info: Will recorded in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Will Book I, pg. 36.