My Genealogy Hound
Below is a family biography included in The History of Franklin County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
* * * *
DAVID L. BUCKNER is a native Tennesseean, born in 1846. He is one of five children born to James and Susan (Stephenson) Buckner, both of whom were born in Tennessee, the former in 1820. James Buckner was a dentist of considerable note. He was sheriff of his county and frequently conducted his prisoners to Nashville on horseback. The father died in 1863 and the mother in 1857. Our subject made his home with his parent until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Company H, Forty-third Tennessee Infantry, which, after the siege of Vicksburg, was changed to cavalry. Three of his brothers were in the service, and all except our subject were officers. After returning home David began the study and practice of dentistry, and in two years’ time moved to Bedford County, where he remained five years. One season was spent in Texas, after which he returned to Tennessee and located in Maxwell, Franklin County, where he has a lucrative practice. The Doctor has a very desirable country home, and in connection with his profession takes pleasure in following horticultural pursuits. In 1866 he married Elvie Jenkins, a native of Sullivan County, Tenn., and to them were born two children-one now living, Edward. Mrs. Buckner died in 1868, and October 29, 1873, Mr. Buckner wedded Mary Justin, a native of New York. They have two children—James and Freddie.
* * * *
This family biography is one of 83 biographies included in The History of Franklin County, Tennessee published in 1886. The History of Franklin County was included within The History of Giles, Lincoln, Franklin & Moore Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Giles, Lincoln, Franklin , Moore Counties of Tennessee
To view additional Franklin County, Tennessee family biographies, click here
Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of other family biographies.