About Jacob Dockstader Buell
Lived 1827 – 1894 (aged 66–67). Jacob Dockstader Buell was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Jacob Dockstader Buell (4 October 1827 – 1 January 1894) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Brockville in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Brockville, Upper Canada, His first wife was Susan Chaffey; after her death in 1857, he married Margaret Sophia Senkler in 1861. Buell was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the local militia, and raised the Brockville Infantry Company in 1862 after the Trent Affair. He served as mayor for Brockville for seven years. In 1871, Buell ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial legislature. He was defeated by William Fitzsimmons in a bid for reelection to the federal seat in 1878.
Electoral record
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jacob Dockstader Buell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jacob Dockstader Buell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacob Dockstader Buell?
Canadian politician
When was Jacob Dockstader Buell born?
Jacob Dockstader Buell was born on 4 October 1827 in Brockville.
When did Jacob Dockstader Buell die?
Jacob Dockstader Buell died in 1894.
What was Jacob Dockstader Buell's occupation?
Jacob Dockstader Buell was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Jacob Dockstader Buell?
Jacob Dockstader Buell was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jacob Dockstader Buell
· DBpedia: Jacob Dockstader Buell
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Dockstader Buell. https://biography.guide/jacob-dockstader-buell/
MLA: "Jacob Dockstader Buell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-dockstader-buell/.
Chicago: "Jacob Dockstader Buell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-dockstader-buell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC