Clarence Buckman
Clarence Bennett "C.B." Buckman (April 1, 1851 – March 1, 1917) was an American farmer, lumberman, and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Minnesota's 6th congressional district from 1903 to 1907. He also served in both houses of the Minnesota Legislature prior to his election to Congress. Early life and pre-political career Buckman was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on April 1. The year is uncertain, with sources claiming it to be anywhere between 1849 and 1852; 1851 seems to be the most widely accepted year. He moved to Minnesota in 1872 and was involved in agriculture and the lumber industry before being appointed justice of the peace in 1873. When the area he lived on became incorporated in 1874, it was named after him, becoming Buckman, Minnesota. A September 13, 1876 threshing machine accident on his farm caused him to lose his left leg. He would use a wooden leg for the rest of his life and reportedly practiced enough that he walked without a limp. He moved to Little Falls in 1880. Political career and retirement Buckman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 30th district in 1880. He served only