Captain John Thomas Buford

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s/o John and Judith (Early) Buford

h/o Anna Watts m. 1756

f/o John b. Oct 13, 1757

     William b. 1768,

     Nancy b. Oct 14, 1771

In his adult years he chose to answer to the name of Thomas, leaving his first name behind.
Served under Braddock and Col George Washington as a Lieutenant. He also served as a Captain of the Bedford County Riflemen under Colonel William Christian in General Andy Lewis' expedition against the Indians. He was wounded in the fierce battle at Point Pleasant by the indians. He died the night of October 10, 1774 where he was laid to rest at mouth of the Great Kanawah River.
Family Members

Parents
John Thomas Beauford
1707–1787

Judith Phillippi Early Buford
1718–1782

Siblings
Elizabeth Buford Tinsley
1742–1794

William Buford
1745–1814

Col Abraham Buford
1747–1833

CPT Henry Buford
1751–1814

Mary Francis Buford Kirtley
1753–1820

Capt Simeon Buford
1756–1835

Children

William "Wm" Buford
1768–1842

Nancy Buford Wale
1773–1852