S.R. Buford came from Missouri to Virginia City, Montana. He organized a freight company. In 1878 he organized his own grocery business of S.R. Buford & Co. He then became associated with Henry Elling and helped to organize the Elling State Bank. He was also with General Howard at the battle of Camos Creek in the Nez Perce War. He was a member of the Constitutional Commission in 1889 and helped to frame the State Constitution.
