Willis H. Butler was born in Wayne Co., Indiana, the 5th child of nine known children born to Eli Butler and Jane (Buzan) Butler. He was likely named for his mother's brother Willis "Wills" Buzan. On 1 Jan. 1845, he married Sarah Ramsey Dilliner, daughter of Augustine and Elizabeth (Jolly) Dilliner who came to Indiana from Green Co., PA. In 1850, Wills and Sarah lived in Union Township, Rush County, Indiana. from about 1853-1858, they lived in Marion County, and in 1858, Willis bought land in Tipton County where they lived the rest of their lives. Willis was a farmer and stock raiser. A quote from his obituary attests to his character: "Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others."
Sources: (1) Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Illustrated. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago; F. A. Gattey & Co., 1883. (2) Indiana Select Marriages, Index, 1749-1993, database Ancestry.com. (3) Thomas H. Harper to Willis H. Butler, deed, 19 Oct. 1858, Tipton County, Indiana, Deed Book K, p. 3. (4) 1850 U. S. census, Union township, Rush County, Indiana, Wills H. Butler, Ancestry.com. (5) 1860 U. S. census, Wild Cat Township, Tipton County, Indiana p. 108, Willis H. Butler. (6) 1870 U. S. census, Wild Cat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 8, Willis H. Butler. (7) 1880 U. S. census, Wildcat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 14, Wills Butler. (8) Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, obituary, Wills Butler. --Z. T. Noble
Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, Obituary
Wills Butler, an aged citizen of this city, who was laid to rest the 4th of May, leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others. Mr. Butler was born June 14, 1819; Died May 3, 1893, aged 73 years, ten months and nineteen days. When a mere boy he settled into Wildcat township, Tipton county. Ever since he has lived in and near this city. In 1853 Mr. Butler married Miss Sarah Dellmer. Eight children resulted from this union. All of whom have reached maturity, and are in comfortable circumstances. The funera was held at the M. E. church. Dr. Jas. Ellis, of Howard county delivered his funeral address. The remains were interred in Elwood cemetery.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 163; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Elwood Daily Press, 4 May 1893
The funeral of W. H. Butler, who died of rheumatism, occurred this afternoon. Services were held in the M. E. church, interment in Elwood cemetery. Mr. Butler was 73 years of age. For many years he has been a resident of this city. He leaves many friends here to mourn his loss.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 161; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Contributor of the obits: Willadean KELLY Tschantz (47274881)
Sources: (1) Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Illustrated. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago; F. A. Gattey & Co., 1883. (2) Indiana Select Marriages, Index, 1749-1993, database Ancestry.com. (3) Thomas H. Harper to Willis H. Butler, deed, 19 Oct. 1858, Tipton County, Indiana, Deed Book K, p. 3. (4) 1850 U. S. census, Union township, Rush County, Indiana, Wills H. Butler, Ancestry.com. (5) 1860 U. S. census, Wild Cat Township, Tipton County, Indiana p. 108, Willis H. Butler. (6) 1870 U. S. census, Wild Cat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 8, Willis H. Butler. (7) 1880 U. S. census, Wildcat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 14, Wills Butler. (8) Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, obituary, Wills Butler. --Z. T. Noble
Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, Obituary
Wills Butler, an aged citizen of this city, who was laid to rest the 4th of May, leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others. Mr. Butler was born June 14, 1819; Died May 3, 1893, aged 73 years, ten months and nineteen days. When a mere boy he settled into Wildcat township, Tipton county. Ever since he has lived in and near this city. In 1853 Mr. Butler married Miss Sarah Dellmer. Eight children resulted from this union. All of whom have reached maturity, and are in comfortable circumstances. The funera was held at the M. E. church. Dr. Jas. Ellis, of Howard county delivered his funeral address. The remains were interred in Elwood cemetery.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 163; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Elwood Daily Press, 4 May 1893
The funeral of W. H. Butler, who died of rheumatism, occurred this afternoon. Services were held in the M. E. church, interment in Elwood cemetery. Mr. Butler was 73 years of age. For many years he has been a resident of this city. He leaves many friends here to mourn his loss.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 161; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Contributor of the obits: Willadean KELLY Tschantz (47274881)
Willis H. Butler was born in Wayne Co., Indiana, the 5th child of nine known children born to Eli Butler and Jane (Buzan) Butler. He was likely named for his mother's brother Willis "Wills" Buzan. On 1 Jan. 1845, he married Sarah Ramsey Dilliner, daughter of Augustine and Elizabeth (Jolly) Dilliner who came to Indiana from Green Co., PA. In 1850, Wills and Sarah lived in Union Township, Rush County, Indiana. from about 1853-1858, they lived in Marion County, and in 1858, Willis bought land in Tipton County where they lived the rest of their lives. Willis was a farmer and stock raiser. A quote from his obituary attests to his character: "Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others."
Sources: (1) Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Illustrated. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago; F. A. Gattey & Co., 1883. (2) Indiana Select Marriages, Index, 1749-1993, database Ancestry.com. (3) Thomas H. Harper to Willis H. Butler, deed, 19 Oct. 1858, Tipton County, Indiana, Deed Book K, p. 3. (4) 1850 U. S. census, Union township, Rush County, Indiana, Wills H. Butler, Ancestry.com. (5) 1860 U. S. census, Wild Cat Township, Tipton County, Indiana p. 108, Willis H. Butler. (6) 1870 U. S. census, Wild Cat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 8, Willis H. Butler. (7) 1880 U. S. census, Wildcat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 14, Wills Butler. (8) Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, obituary, Wills Butler. --Z. T. Noble
Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, Obituary
Wills Butler, an aged citizen of this city, who was laid to rest the 4th of May, leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others. Mr. Butler was born June 14, 1819; Died May 3, 1893, aged 73 years, ten months and nineteen days. When a mere boy he settled into Wildcat township, Tipton county. Ever since he has lived in and near this city. In 1853 Mr. Butler married Miss Sarah Dellmer. Eight children resulted from this union. All of whom have reached maturity, and are in comfortable circumstances. The funera was held at the M. E. church. Dr. Jas. Ellis, of Howard county delivered his funeral address. The remains were interred in Elwood cemetery.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 163; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Elwood Daily Press, 4 May 1893
The funeral of W. H. Butler, who died of rheumatism, occurred this afternoon. Services were held in the M. E. church, interment in Elwood cemetery. Mr. Butler was 73 years of age. For many years he has been a resident of this city. He leaves many friends here to mourn his loss.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 161; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Contributor of the obits: Willadean KELLY Tschantz (47274881)
Sources: (1) Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Illustrated. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago; F. A. Gattey & Co., 1883. (2) Indiana Select Marriages, Index, 1749-1993, database Ancestry.com. (3) Thomas H. Harper to Willis H. Butler, deed, 19 Oct. 1858, Tipton County, Indiana, Deed Book K, p. 3. (4) 1850 U. S. census, Union township, Rush County, Indiana, Wills H. Butler, Ancestry.com. (5) 1860 U. S. census, Wild Cat Township, Tipton County, Indiana p. 108, Willis H. Butler. (6) 1870 U. S. census, Wild Cat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 8, Willis H. Butler. (7) 1880 U. S. census, Wildcat twn., Tipton Co., IN, p. 14, Wills Butler. (8) Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, obituary, Wills Butler. --Z. T. Noble
Elwood Daily Press, 6 May 1893, Obituary
Wills Butler, an aged citizen of this city, who was laid to rest the 4th of May, leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Butler's life was an example of philanthropy, christianity and love. Since 1855 he had been a true christian, always ready to speak a good word, and do a good deed for down-trodden humanity. Always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others. Mr. Butler was born June 14, 1819; Died May 3, 1893, aged 73 years, ten months and nineteen days. When a mere boy he settled into Wildcat township, Tipton county. Ever since he has lived in and near this city. In 1853 Mr. Butler married Miss Sarah Dellmer. Eight children resulted from this union. All of whom have reached maturity, and are in comfortable circumstances. The funera was held at the M. E. church. Dr. Jas. Ellis, of Howard county delivered his funeral address. The remains were interred in Elwood cemetery.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 163; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Elwood Daily Press, 4 May 1893
The funeral of W. H. Butler, who died of rheumatism, occurred this afternoon. Services were held in the M. E. church, interment in Elwood cemetery. Mr. Butler was 73 years of age. For many years he has been a resident of this city. He leaves many friends here to mourn his loss.*
*Deaths Madison County: 1891-1894, p. 161; compiled and indexed by Haroldyne Schultz Zook, 1990; Indiana Room, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.
Contributor of the obits: Willadean KELLY Tschantz (47274881)
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