Buford is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Abraham Buford Abraham Buford (July 21, 1747 – June 30, 1833) was an American soldier. He was a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War, best known as the commanding officer of the American forces at the Battle of Waxhaws. After the ...

(1747–1833), commanding officer during the "Waxhaw Massacre" *

Abraham Buford II Abraham "Abe" Buford II (January 18, 1820 – June 9, 1884) was an American soldier, Confederate combatant, and landowner. After serving in the United States Army during the MexicanAmericanWar, Buford joined the Confederate States Army in 1 ...

(1820–1884), Confederate general during the American Civil War * Algernon Sidney Buford (1826–1911), American colonel and president of the Richmond and Danville Railroad *

Bill Buford Bill Buford (born 1954) is an American author and journalist. Buford is the author of the books ''Among the Thugs'' and ''Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscan ...

(born 1954), American journalist * Carter M. Buford (1876–1959), American politician from the state of Missouri *

Don Buford Donald Alvin Buford (born February 2, 1937) is an American former professional baseball player scout, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from through , most notably as the leadoff hitter for the Baltimore Oriol ...

(born 1937), American major league baseball player * George "Mojo" Buford (1929–2011), American blues harmonica player *

Jade Buford Jade M. Buford (born February 15, 1988) is an American professional racing driver with experience in open-wheel, sports car, and stock car racing. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro for B ...

(born 1988), American racing driver * Joe Buford (born 1967), American stock car driver *

John Buford John Buford, Jr. (March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863) was a United States Army cavalry officer. He fought for the Union as a brigadier general during the American Civil War. Buford is best known for having played a major role in the first day ...

(1826–1863), U.S. general during the American Civil War * Mark Buford (born 1970), American basketball player *

Napoleon Bonaparte Buford Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (January 13, 1807 – March 28, 1883) was an American soldier, Union general in the American Civil War, and railroad executive. He was the half-brother of the famous Gettysburg hero, John Buford, but never attained hi ...

(1807–1883), U.S. general during the American Civil War * R. C. Buford (born 1960), general manager of an NBA basketball franchise

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