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Alexander Buckner

1785 – 1833

American politician

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Lived 1785 – 1833 (aged 48). Alexander Buckner was an American politician and lawyer.

Alexander Buckner (March 8, 1785 – June 6, 1833) was a United States senator from Missouri.

Biography Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, he studied law and moved to Charlestown, Indiana in 1812. He moved to Missouri in 1818 and settled near Jackson; he practiced law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was appointed by the Territorial Governor as circuit attorney for the Cape Girardeau district, and was president of the State constitutional convention in 1820. He was a member of the Missouri Senate from 1822 to 1826 and was elected to the U.S. Senate, serving from March 4, 1831, until his death due to cholera in Cape Girardeau County, 1833. Interment was on his farm in Cape Girardeau County; reinterment was in City Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, in 1897.

Buckner was instrumental in its founding of the Grand Lodge of Indiana and served as the first Grand Master of Masons in 1818.

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Member of the State Senate of Missouri, United States senator

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Who was Alexander Buckner?

American politician (1785-1833)

When was Alexander Buckner born?

Alexander Buckner was born on 8 March 1785 in Jefferson County.

When did Alexander Buckner die?

Alexander Buckner died on 6 June 1833 in Cape Girardeau County.

What was Alexander Buckner's occupation?

Alexander Buckner was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Alexander Buckner?

Alexander Buckner was American.

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· Wikipedia: Alexander Buckner

· Wikidata: Q915146

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