Trivia 3-20-18 Identify

[Trivia Master]

Who am I and what is my connection to the Battle of Gettysburg????

credit: @JohnW.

 

[ErnieMac]

I am Confederate Brigadier General Abraham Buford. My cousin, John Buford is well known for his actions at Gettysburg.

 

[Jimklag]

You are Abraham Buford II, cousin of General John Buford.

 

[Copperhead-mi]

General Abraham "Abe" Buford II, CSA, was the cousin of General John Buford, USA, who set up a defensive position at Gettysburg that was attacked on July 1, 1863 by Confederate General Henry Heth's division, bringing on the 3 day Battle of Gettysburg.

 

[hughes]

Abraham Buford II

his kin, John Buford resisted the advance Army of Northern Virginia near Gettysburg, PA.

 

[Wallyfish]

He was Abraham Buford (Sometimes spelled Beauford). He was the great-uncle of John Buford (Gettysburg connection).

https://www.civilwar.org/learn/biographies/abraham-buford

 

[DBF]

You are: Abraham Buford II, and although you fought in the western theater for the Confederate States Army, your cousin, General John Buford was at Gettysburg on day 1 much to the disappointment of General Lee.

 

[Stony]

Abraham "Abe" Buford II (January 18, 1820 – June 9, 1884).

His cousin was union general John Buford. In the Gettysburg Campaign, Buford, who had been promoted to command of the 1st Division, is credited with selecting the field of battle at Gettysburg. On June 30, Buford's command rode into the small town of Gettysburg. Very soon, Buford realized that he was facing a superior force of rebels to his front and set about creating a defense against the Confederate advance. He was acutely aware of the tactical importance of holding the high ground south of Gettysburg, and so he did, beginning one of the most important battles in American military history. His skillful defensive troop dispositions, coupled with the bravery and tenacity of his dismounted men, allowed the I Corps, under Major General John F. Reynolds, time to come up in support and thus maintain a Union foothold in tactically important positions.
source-https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9507/abraham-buford

 

[captaindrew]

Confederate Brigadier General Abraham Buford cousin of Union General John Buford who of course is known for his actions at Gettysburg.

 

[BlueNGrey]

Brigadier General Abraham "Abe" Buford II, CSA , Buford's Div., Forrest's Cavalry Corps, was a cousin of Union Brigadier General John Buford. First Cavalry Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac

 

[Mike Serpa]

CSA General Abraham Buford. His cousin Union General John Buford is author Eric Wittenberg's CWT avatar. Wittenberg wrote "The Devil's to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg."

 

[SWMODave]

CSA General Abraham Buford
cousin to USA General John Buford
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[Schwallanscher]

abraham buford - cousin of john buford (who excelled at gettysburg)

 

[Northern Light]

You are Abraham Buford II and your connection to Gettysburg is that you are a cousin to Sam Elliott, I mean, John Buford of 1st Day Fame. "THE HIGH GROUND!!!!!!!!!"

 

[MRB1863]

Brigadier General Abraham Buford. Cousin of John Buford.

 

[adisciu9]

Confederate General Abraham Buford whose cousin, John, commanded cavalry at Gettysburg

 

[MaryDee]

Abraham Buford II Source: wikipedia article of same name

 

[MaryDee]

Oops--forgot the second part of the question!

My first cousin, John Buford, Union cavalry general, played a major role at Gettysburg July 1. Source: Eric Wittenberg book, The Devil's to Pay for details.

 

[Iron Brigade]

You are Confederate Brig. Gen. Abraham Buford, cousin of Union Major General John Buford of Gettysburg fame.

 

[nextcity]

Abraham Buford. Cousin of Gettysburg hero General John Buford. Both were members of the First Regiment of Dragoons after graduation from West Point. Abraham attended the U.S. Army Cavalry School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 30 miles north of Gettysburg.