Simon Bolivar Buckner Sr.
Simon Bolivar Buckner Sr. was an American military officer and politician born on April 1, 1823, in Kentucky. He served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War and was known for his leadership in several key battles, including the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862, where he was captured.
After the war, Buckner returned to Kentucky and became involved in politics. He served as the governor of Kentucky from 1887 to 1891 and was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. Buckner passed away on January 8, 1914, leaving a legacy as a significant military and political leader.