Aylette BUCKNER, Congress, KY (1806-1869)

BUCKNER Aylette , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Greensburg, Green County, Ky., July 21, 1806; attended the New Athens Seminary; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Greensburg; member of the State house of representatives in 1842 and 1843; elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1849); unsuccessful candidate in 1848 for reelection to the Thirty-first Congress; moved to St. Louis, Mo., and continued the practice of his profession; returned to Lexington, Ky., in 1864, where he died July 3, 1869; interment in Lexington Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present