Butler, George

1844 - 1922  (78 years)

• Name	Butler, George
  Birth	9 Aug 1844	German Township, Richland County, Illinois   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Reference Number	BUTL.G001
  _FGRAVE	44125208
  Military Service	American Civil War, Corporal, Company E, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry  [2]
  	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.
  		United States of America Flag, 35 Stars (1863-1865) This flag was flown by the Federal States during the United States Civil War. The flag of the United States of America from 1861 to 1863, with 34 stars for all the 34 states. In 1863 a 35th star was added to represent the new state of West Virginia (the loyal northwestern counties of Virginia), and in 1864 a 36th star for Nevada (previously…
  		American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865)
  		11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry
  Death	18 Dec 1922  [1]
  	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.
  Burial	Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois   [2]
  		Headstone, Butler, George
  Person ID	I23242	Carl Wayne Gray Research
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	BUTLER, Samuel   d. yes
  Family ID	F10260	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Burnell, Beulah,   b. 6 Aug 1850, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois d. 18 Nov 1932 (Age 82 years)
  Marriage	2 Mar 1869
  Age at Marriage	He was 24 years and 7 months - She was 18 years and 7 months.
  Children	1. BUTLER, Roland,   b. 14 May 1870   d. 21 Jun 1870 (Age 0 years)   2. BUTLER, Bertha E.,   b. 7 Dec 1872   d. 8 Apr 1951 (Age 78 years) + 3. Butler, Burton E.,   b. 26 Nov 1877, German Township, Richland County, Illinois d. 16 May 1935 (Age 57 years)   4. BUTLER, Bennie,   b. 28 Aug 1888, Richland County, Illinois d. 3 Nov 1895, Richland County, Illinois (Age 7 years)
  Family ID	F10257	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 9 Aug 1844 - German Township, Richland County, Illinois Burial - - Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S6401] (Reliability: 2). [S6402] (Reliability: 2).