Buffaloe, Bryant

  • Birth Date:
    11/9/1839
    Death Date:
    9/14/1920
    Spouse:
    1-Mary "Polly" Beasley; 2-Aldora Brewer
    Parents:
    James and Elizabeth (Bingham) Buffaloe
    Children:
    Indiana Annie, Mary Elizabeth (Smith), John W., Fatha A. (Kelley), Vina Miranda (Robinson), Luther J., Minnie, Hershal, Ollie Jane (Ludwig), Bryant F.
    Notes:

    Born in Greene County, Indiana. Married Mary Beasley 2-5-1857 in Green County, Indiana. She died 11-18-1902. Married Aldora Brewer 3-31-1906 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska. Civil War Veteran, 97th Indiana Regiment. Served with General Sherman in the March to the Sea campaign. According to local stories, Bryant was the second tallest man in his unit. It was his duty to take up and carry the flag in battle in the event that the tallest man, who carried the flag, was struck down.

    Veteran USA flag
    Grave location:
    Block 8, Lot 4

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