Caleb F. Buckley (November 16, 1841 – October 2, 1879) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Buckley was born on November 16, 1841, in New York City, New York. His father was a veteran from the War of 1812, a well-known Democratic politician in his ward, and the founder of the Ironsides Club. The family moved to Brooklyn in 1848.

Caleb F. Buckley

Buckley initially worked as a clerk. He later was involved in the real estate business.

Caleb F. Buckley

In 1866, Buckley was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 5th District. He served in the Assembly in 1867.

Caleb F. Buckley

Buckley died at home on October 2, 1879. He had a wife and three children. He was buried in the Evergreens Cemetery.

References

External links

The Political Graveyard

Caleb F. Buckley at Find a Grave

1841 births

1879 deaths

Politicians from Brooklyn

19th-century American politicians

Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly

Burials at the Cemetery of the Evergreens

Deaths from lung disease