Butler, George

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• Reference Number: BUTL.G001
• _FGRAVE: 44125208
• Military Service: American Civil War, Corporal, Company E, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry

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Military Service:
In 1861 more Richland county boys were eager to enter the war than were units for them and a number were accomodated in a provisional regiment called the Eleventh Missouri. George Butler became a member of this regiment. He was at New Madrid, Shilo, Iuka, Corinth, Ft. Gibson and the seige of Vicksburg. During this seige he was struck in the side with a shell and four of his ribs broken. Rejoining his command he took part in the battle of Jackson, Nashville, and Ft. Blakley. He was dischared at St. Louis in January 1866. Mr. Butler returned to his farm March 2, 1869 and was married to Miss Beulah Burnell.

Died:
George Butler, native of German township and soldier of the Civil War, died last night at his home near Asbury church. Mr. Butler had been in feeble health for several years and for more than a year an invalid.

George married Burnell, Beulah on 2 Mar 1869. Beulah (daughter of Burnell, Nicholas Hizer and Sumner, Sophia) was born on 6 Aug 1850 in Dundas, Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1932; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BUTLER, Roland was born on 14 May 1870; died on 21 Jun 1870; was buried in Butler Cemetery, Stringtown, Richland County, Illinois.
2. BUTLER, Bertha E. was born on 7 Dec 1872; died on 8 Apr 1951; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
3. BUTLER, Burton E. was born on 26 Nov 1877 in German Township, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 May 1935; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
4. BUTLER, Bennie was born on 28 Aug 1888 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 3 Nov 1895 in Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Butler Cemetery, Stringtown, Richland County, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BUTL.S001

Notes:

Samuel Butler, came to Richland county in 1841 where he entered the farm where George Butler spent his life. The family of Samuel Butler consisted of eleven sons and daughters. All of the six brothers serviced in the Civil War. One brother of George Butler was John Butler. He was killed in the battle of Gettysburg.