| Birth: | Jan. 13, 1807
Versailles
Woodford County
Kentucky, USA | | Death: | Mar. 28, 1883
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois, USA | 
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1831, and resigned his commission in 1835. Joined the Union Army in August 1861, and saw service at the Battles of Belmont, Island No. 10, Corinth, and in the Vicksburg campaign. In April 1862 he was appointed Brigadier General, US Volunteers and commanded District of East Arkansas. His half brother was Major General John Buford of Gettysburg fame. (bio by: Don Connelly)
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Children:
Temple Buford (1832 - 1903)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Napoleon Buford | | | Burial:
Chippiannock Cemetery
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 32, Lot 1 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Connelly
Record added: Oct 28, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5900942 |
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Military records show Gen. Buford enlisted in the 27th IL Infantry on 10 Aug 1861. Promoted from Colonel to Brigadier Gen on 15 Apr 1862.
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