Carter M. Buford

Carter M. Buford
Carter M. Buford as he appeared in 1910, early in his political career.
Born	(1876-03-03)March 3, 1876 Barnesville, Missouri
Died	June 30, 1959(1959-06-30) (aged 83) Ellington, Missouri
Nationality	American

Carter Martin Buford (1876–1959) was an educator, attorney, and Democratic politician in the American state of Missouri. A six-term member of the Missouri State Senate, Buford is best remembered as the sponsor of legislation establishing a network of rural public schools throughout the state during the first decade of the 20th century.

Buford was twice a candidate for Missouri Lieutenant Governor but failed to win election to this statewide office.