BUCKLAND, Ralph Pomeroy , USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

Name BUCKLAND, Ralph Pomeroy
Born January 20 1812, Layden MA or Ravenna OH
Died May 27 1892, Fremont OH
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, mayor, politician.
War Service January 1862 Col. of 72nd Ohio, command 4th Bde/5th Divn at Shiloh, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded Dist. of Memphis, resigned January 1865.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career US congressman, lawyer, railroad director.