W. S. BUCKNER, farmer and fine horse breeder; P. O. Paris; the
proprietor of Cane Ridge Stock Farm; is among the largest breeders of fine
and thoroughbred trotting horses in the county; he was born on the farm
adjoining, being the second child and son of William and Sallie T.
(Woodford) Buckner. Mr. Buckner, though a young man and starting in the
business in 1876, is one of the successful breeders in his line, and is
destined to become one of the most prominent in his region; he has
accumulated a large lot of animals of the best and most approved breeds,
and will soon announce annual sales of the same; he has already sold some
valuable animals, among whom was Steinway, who sold for $13,000, in 1879,
some of his breeds are the Hambletonian, Banner Chief, Membrino Pilot, and
others. His farm, composes of 656 acres, situated on the Flat Rock road,
six miles from Paris, is admirable suited to the business in which he is
engaged. Feb. 26th, 1873, he married Rosa Lindsey, born in this precinct,
daughter of Richard and Olivia (Bedinger) Lindsey, both of whom were
natives of this county. Mr. Buckner has three children: Olivia, William E.
and Sallie Woodford.
