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    John Buford - Wikipedia

    • John Buford Jr. (March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863) was a United States Army cavalry officer. He fought for the Union during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier general. Buford is best known for his actions in the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, by identifying Cemetery Hill and Cemetery Ridge as good High Ground, and … See more

    BornMarch 4, 1826 · Woodford County, Kentucky
    DiedDecember 16, 1863 (aged 37) · Washington, D.C.
    AllegianceUnited States · Union
    Early years

    Buford was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, but was raised in Rock Island, Illinois, at the age of eight. John, his father, was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois and a political opponent of Abraham Lincoln. … See more

    Civil War

    Throughout 1860, Buford and his fellow soldiers had lived with talk of secession and the possibility of civil war, until the Pony Express brought word that Fort Sumter had been fired upon in April 1861, confirming secession … See more

     
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  1. John Buford - American Battlefield Trust

    Learn about John Buford, a Union cavalry commander who played a key role in the Battle of Gettysburg and was promoted to major general on his deathbed. …

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    • John Buford in the Civil War - ThoughtCo

      Oct 28, 2020 · John Buford was a loyal Union officer who rose from a humble background to become a skilled and respected cavalry leader. He fought in several major battles, including Gettysburg, where he secured the high ground …

    • Architect of Battle: Buford at Gettysburg - The …

      Jun 30, 2015 · Learn how John Buford, a Kentucky-born Democrat, secured Gettysburg for the Union Army with his cavalry tactics and strategy. He designed the layered defense that delayed and confused the Confederates on July 1st, …

    • General John Buford Facts and Biography - The …

      Nov 7, 2023 · Learn about John Buford, a Union cavalry officer who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and other engagements. He was born in Kentucky, graduated from West Point, and died of typhoid fever in 1863.

    • Career of Civil War Union cavalry officer John Buford

      Learn about the life and career of John Buford, a career soldier who fought in the Civil War and was known for his role at Gettysburg. Find out his achievements, battles, promotions, and family background.

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    • Brigadier General John Buford - Union Generals

      Learn about the life and achievements of John Buford, a Union cavalry commander who fought in the Civil War and selected the field of Gettysburg. Read his biography, written by Mark Leonard, a COUG member and cattleman.

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