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William Butler

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William Butler

Birth
Death
12 Jan 1876 (aged 77–78)
Burial
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Butler was one of the "Long Nine" & when Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield in 1837, he boarded at the Butler home. Butler was one of Lincoln's seconds in the famous duel with General John Shields. In 1859, Governor Bissell appointed Butler as State Treasurer, & in 1860 he was reelected for 2 more years.
Butler was one of the "Long Nine" & when Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield in 1837, he boarded at the Butler home. Butler was one of Lincoln's seconds in the famous duel with General John Shields. In 1859, Governor Bissell appointed Butler as State Treasurer, & in 1860 he was reelected for 2 more years.

Bio by: Connie Nisinger



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  • Maintained by: BjJ
  • Added: Jan 13, 2001
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19485/william-butler: accessed ), memorial page for William Butler (1798–12 Jan 1876), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19485, citing Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by BjJ (contributor 46902476).