The Kentucky in the Civil War Message Board

Gen Buckley, USA

About March of 1862 a Union General Buckley sent my ggf Will Pryor to prison. Pryor was an attorney who lived in New Castle, Henry Co., KY where the Union army was stationed to keep watch. Pryor eventually became Chief Justice of the KY Supremes for many years. I am trying to find out what I can about the background of Gen. Buckley.

Pres. Lincoln wrote a letter to Stanton (which still exists) telling him to parole Pryor from his prison in Ohio. Pryor returned to New Castle for several months, then helped Gen Morgan escape back to Tennessee. Pryor had to flee to Canada where he stayed until 1866.

Any info on this General Buckley would be appreciated.

Tom