Capt. MUNSON M. BUFORD, beloved citizen of Newberry, S.C., died at his home there on August 7, in his 85th year. He leaves behind him a remarkable record of a life filled with service as soldier, as civilian and as official.

Captain Buford was born in Union, Feb. 13, 1845, the son of JAMES C. and CAROLINE HUDGPETH BUFORD, and for his early education he had only the advantages of a county school. He married SARA A. BELL, of Laurens County, March 15, 1870, his wife preceding him in death by 20 years.

In the year 1862 he entered the Confederate service, enlisting in Company K, South Carolina Cavalry, under Hampton, and fought onward and upward under that brave leader. The moral and physical courage of young Buford gained him honors at the hands if superior officers, and at last he helped in delivering the last dispatches making arrangements for the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston.

In 1896 he was elected sheriff of Newberry County and served in this capacity for 16 years.

He thoroughly identified himself with farmers and their interests and engaged in farming himself on his return from the war to the time of his death. During the latter years he labored ceaselessly in the interest of Confederate veterans and widows, his efforts being directed to securing ample pensions, and he also was instrumental in securing pensions for slaves who went to war with their masters. He was an interested attendant on Confederate reunions until his health failed.

For over 60 years Captain Buford had kept a diary, faithfully recording the events of his life and those of general interest. He was known far and wide for his public spirit and patriotism, always working for the public good.

He was a Mason, a Knight of Pythias, a Red Man, a member of various other orders and he had capably served as Adjutant of the James D. Nance Camp, U.C.V.

Captain Buford is survived by 5 sons, and 2 daughters. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery.