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James Davie Butler

Male 1847 - 1912  (65 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Davie Butler was born on 9 Oct 1847 in Rutland County, Vermont; died on 5 Nov 1912 in North English, Iowa County, Iowa; was buried in North English Cemetery, North English, Iowa County, Iowa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1862; American Civil War (North)

    Notes:

    North English
    James D. Butler died at his home in North English Nov. 5, 1912, at the age of 65 years. He was the youngest of eight children. When a boy of 15, he became a Union soldier. In 1882, he came to Iowa and practiced law from 1882 to 1911. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and in politics a Democrat. He had his third stroke of paralysis last Saturday, which caused his death. He was twice married, his first wife dying in Vermont. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, six children and two children in Vermont.
    The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Munster, and burial was in the North English cemetery.
    (Quad-city Times, Davenport, IA, November 8, 1912)

  2. Hon. J.D. Butler Dies
    He Was a Prominent Lawyer And An Old Soldier
    North English, Ia., Nov. 7 – Hon. J.D. Butler died at his home here Tuesday night of paralysis. He was a prominent lawyer and an old soldier. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
    (Daily times, Davenport, IA, November 7, 1912)

    3. James married Nancy V. Burditt on 6 Mar 1867 in Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont. Nancy (daughter of Jonathan Burditt and Sally Floyd) was born in 1844 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 18 Mar 1881 in Rutland County, Vermont; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Meda M. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1867 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 19 Oct 1918 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.
    2. 3. Jessie Minerva Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1869 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 8 Jan 1943 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Plymouth Notch Cemetery, Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Meda M. Butler Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 1 Nov 1867 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 19 Oct 1918 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.

    Notes:

    Waterbury
    The funeral of Mrs. Mida Childs Rattee was held at her late home Monday afternoon, the Rev. W.L. Boicourt officiating. Burial was at Mortown Common. Meda Rattee was born in Pittsford, Nov. 1, 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Butler. When 17 year of age, her parents having died, she and her sister came here to live with relatives, the deceased making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haseltine. She was married to Leon Childs, March 17, 1896, their married life being spent in Moretown. Mr. Childs died several years ago, leaving her with the care of four children. A few years ago she married Albert Rattee, who survives, also her four children, Carlyle Childs, Hartford, Conn.; Abigail, wife of Roy Parks; Miss Angie Childs and Russell Childs of this place; also one sister, Mrs. Jessica Butler Ward of Plymouth. Mrs. Rattee was a member of the Maccabees and the Neighborhood club, and was respected by all.
    (Burlington Daily News, Burlington, VT, October 24, 1918)

  2. The burial of Mrs. Albert Rattee of Waterbury, who died Saturday from the effects of influenza, took place Monday at Moretown Common cemetery. Mrs. Rattee, who was formerly the wife of the late L.A. Child, lived in town several years and made may friends who mourn her loss.
    (Montpelier Evening Argus, Montpelier, VT, October 24, 1918)

    3. Meda married Leon Albert Child in 1896. Leon was born on 3 Mar 1860 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 4 Nov 1908 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Angie Emma Child  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1901 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 2 Apr 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.
    2. 5. Carlyle Carpenter Child  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1898 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 13 Dec 1981 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    3. 6. Abigail Burdick Child  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 12 Feb 1938 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.
    4. 7. Roswell Butler Child  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 27 Oct 1967 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.

  3. 3.  Jessie Minerva Butler Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 18 Oct 1869 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 8 Jan 1943 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Plymouth Notch Cemetery, Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont.

    Family/Spouse: Dell Seth Ward. Dell was born on 8 Jun 1871 in Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 5 Sep 1938 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Plymouth Notch Cemetery, Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Angie Emma Child Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Jan 1901 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 2 Apr 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.

  2. 5.  Carlyle Carpenter Child Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 20 Apr 1898 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 13 Dec 1981 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

    Carlyle married Mary Anna Spitzer in 1922 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Mary was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Augsburg, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany; died on 4 Jul 1989 in Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Barbar Ruth Child  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1923 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 2013 in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida.

  3. 6.  Abigail Burdick Child Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 12 Feb 1938 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.

    Abigail married Ralph Harold Parks on 28 Jan 1918 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. Ralph was born on 27 Aug 1898 in Vermont; died on 5 Jun 1939 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Leon Harold Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1919 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.
    2. 10. Lillian Butler Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 22 Sep 1921 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 24 Dec 1968 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
    3. 11. Priscilla May Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1924 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 27 Aug 1980 in Berlin, Coös County, New Hampshire; was buried in Waterbury Center Cemetery, Waterbury Center, Washington County, Vermont.

  4. 7.  Roswell Butler Child Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 27 Oct 1967 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Moretown Common Cemetery, Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.

    Roswell married Josephine Brown on 14 Jun 1927 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. Josephine was born on 29 May 1904 in Windham County, Vermont; died on 8 Oct 1995 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Robert Leon Childs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1927 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 29 Apr 1991 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Barbar Ruth Child Descendancy chart to this point (5.Carlyle3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Sep 1923 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 2013 in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida.

  2. 9.  Leon Harold Parks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Abigail3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 17 Nov 1919 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.

  3. 10.  Lillian Butler Parks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Abigail3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born in 22 Sep 1921 in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont; died on 24 Dec 1968 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

  4. 11.  Priscilla May Parks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Abigail3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Feb 1924 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 27 Aug 1980 in Berlin, Coös County, New Hampshire; was buried in Waterbury Center Cemetery, Waterbury Center, Washington County, Vermont.

    Priscilla married James Clinton Murphy on 12 Nov 1955 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. James was born on 14 Oct 1921 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; died on 8 Jun 1990 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; was buried in Waterbury Center Cemetery, Waterbury Center, Washington County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Mark James Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1957 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; died on 29 May 2004 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont.

  5. 12.  Robert Leon Childs Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roswell3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Oct 1927 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 29 Apr 1991 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1944; World War II US Army



Generation: 5

  1. 13.  Mark James Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (11.Priscilla4, 6.Abigail3, 2.Meda2, 1.James1) was born on 1 Dec 1957 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; died on 29 May 2004 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont.


 

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