George H. Buckstaff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wall |
| Succeeded by | George White Pratt |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1881 – January 1, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram W. Webster |
| Succeeded by | Carlton Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1837 Dumbarton Parish, New Brunswick |
| Died | October 17, 1913 (aged 76) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Martha A. Murray
(m. 1868–1913) |
| Children | George E. Buckstaff, 2 others |
| Relatives | George A. Buckstaff (nephew) |
| Occupation | lumberman, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant, USV |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Hardin Buckstaff (March 8, 1837 – October 17, 1913) was a British North America-born American lumberman, and Republican politician. He served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate and two years in the State Assembly, representing Winnebago County. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army and was wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga.