Participant M-0020

My earliest known ancestor is James Anthony Butler 1740-1811 who married Winifred Brooks 1743 - 1831 and lived in  Edgefield Co, SC.  His son was John Butler 1759 - 1831 who married Elizabeth Cleckler 1784 - 1863 and lived in Edgefield Co., SC.   Their son was John Sampson Butler

Descendants of John Sampson Butler

Generation No. 1

  1. JOHN Sampson1BUTLER was born Abt. 1810 in South Carolina, and died after 1870 in probably, Etowah County, Alabama.  He married EPSEY GOLDEN 4 June 1832 in Perry County, AL Justice of Peace.  She was born Abt. 1815 in South Carolina, and died Unknown in Probably, Etowah County, Alabama.

    Notes for JOHN S. BUTLER
    1840 Census Perry County, AL, 34th page
    1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL
    1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL

    More About JOHN S. BUTLER:
    Record Change: 9 September 2000

    Notes for EPSEY GOLDEN
    1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL
    1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL
    1830 Bibb County William Golding sister Orenna

    More About EPSEY GOLDEN
    Record Change: 9 September 2000

    Marriage Notes for JOHN S. BUTLER and EPSEY GOLDEN
    Alabama Records Perry County, AL Ganrud Vol 198 Marriages 1829-1834 with notes pg. 43
    Butler, John S. to Epsey Go;den 3 January (return dated 4th) by Alexander Spence, J.P.

    More About JOHN S. BUTLER and EPSEY GOLDEN
    Marriage license: 3 January 1832, Perry County, AL OS Page 579

    Children of JOHN S. BUTLER and EPSEY GOLDEN are:

    1. ELIZABETH BUTLER, b. Abt. 1832.

      Notes for ELIZABETH BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL

      More About ELIZABETH BUTLER
      Record Change: 9 September 2000

    2. THOMAS S. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1835.

      Notes for THOMAS S. BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL

      More About THOMAS S. BUTLER
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    3. ELIZA BUTLER, b. Abt. 1836.

      Notes for ELIZA BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL
      1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL

      More About ELIZA BUTLER
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    4. JANE BUTLER, b. Abt. 1840.

      Notes for JANE BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL

      More About JANE BUTLER
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    5. 2.WILLIAM M. BUTLER, b. 10 August 1840; d. 13 February 1902, Etowah Co Alabama.
    6. SARAH ANN BUTLER, b. Abt. 1842.

      Notes for SARAH ANN BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL  (Sarah)
      1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL (Ann)

      More About SARAH ANN BUTLER:
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    7. 3.DAVID S. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1844.
    8. MARGARET ARENAL BUTLER, b. Abt. 1846.

      Notes for MARGARET ARENAL BUTLER
      1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL (Arenal)
      1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL (Margaret)

      More About MARGARET ARENAL BUTLER
      Record Change: 10 September 2000
    9. 4.MARY FRANCIS BUTLER, b. Abt. 1852, Cherokee County, Alabama.
    10. 5.GEORGIANA A. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1856, Alabama.
    11. CATHARINE BUTLER, b. Abt. 1853.

      Notes for CATHARINE BUTLER:
      1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL

      More About CATHARINE BUTLER:
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    12. VIRGINIA BUTLER, b. Abt. 1859.

      Notes for VIRGINIA BUTLER:
      1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL

      More About VIRGINIA BUTLER:
      Record Change: 9 September 2000
    13. HARRIET BUTLER, b. Abt. 1855.
    14. 6.JAMES M. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1859, Alabama.
  2. Generation No. 2

  3. WILLIAM M.2 BUTLER (JOHN S.1) was born 10 August 1840, and died 13 February 1902 in Etowah Co Alabama.  He married FRANCES ISABELLA OWENS 30 December 1868 in at Bride's father's home by W A Chandler ACG, daughter of THOMAS OWENS and AMY.  She was born 22 December 18481, and died 20 December 1917 in Cherokee Co., Alabama.

    Notes for WILLIAM M. BUTLER:
    1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL
    1860 Census  7th July, Cherokee County, AL
    1870 Census Etowah County, AL
    1880 Census Township 12  1June, Etowah County, Al Vol 9 Sheet 9 line 36 ED 70/72
    1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15

    Hundley's Ragged Volunteers.Rex Miller Pg 184.
    Butler, William M. A/K Pvt Gadsden 3-3-62

    21 at enlistment. Paroled at Vicksburg on 8 July 1863. Signed with X. Captured again at Big Shanty, GA on June 15 1864. Sent to Nashville, Louisville and on to Rock Island, Illinois. Sent to Point Lookout for exchange on 25 Feb 1865. In Jackson hospital in Richmond, Va on March 6, with debilitas. Furloughed on 9 March 1865 for 30 days

    More About WILLIAM M. BUTLER:
    Burial: Liberty Methodist Cemetary
    Military service: Bet. 1862 - 1865, 31 Alabama Infantry Co. A
    Occupation: farmer
    Record Change: 2 October 2000

    Notes for FRANCES ISABELLA OWENS:
    aka Fannie Belle
    1870 Census Etowah County, AL (Isabella)
    1880 Census Township 12  1June, Etowah County, Al
    Vol 9 Sheet 9 line 36 ED 70/72 (Isbella)
    1900 Census Hokes Bluff 26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15 (Frances E)
    12 July 1911, Fanny filed for William's pension.
    Signed Mrs. Fannie Belle Butler. Wrote "NOTHING" for personal property.

    More About FRANCES ISABELLA OWENS:
    Burial: Liberty Methodist Cemetary
    Cause of Death: Euesypelas ( Erysipelas) of Head and Face / Heart
    Census: 1850, St Clair County, AL. age 1
    Medical Information: Erysipelas - Contagious skin disease, due to Streptocolli
    with Name on Death Certificate Belle Butler
    Record Change: 6 February 2001

    Marriage Notes for WILLIAM BUTLER and FRANCES OWENS: Book 1 Pg .178

    More About WILLIAM BUTLER and FRANCES OWENS:
    Marriage: 30 December 1868, at Bride's father's home by W A Chandler ACG
    Marriage license: 30 December 1868, Etowah Co, Alabama Pg 178
    Children of WILLIAM BUTLER and FRANCES OWENS are:

    1. ELLI3 BUTLER, b. Abt. September 1869, Etowah Co Alabama.
      Notes for ELLI BUTLER:
      1870 Census Etowah County, AL 10 months Name is hard to read may be E. A. She is on the 1870 Census only. Suspect that she died as a child.

      More About ELLI BUTLER:
      Record Change: 12 February 2000

    2. ROBERT L. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1875, Etowah Co , Alabama; d. 14 July 1948; m. ALICE FRANCES SPINKS, 28 October 1896, Etowah Co , Alabama; b. 16 January 1882; d. 29 January 1963.

      Notes for ROBERT L. BUTLER:
      1880 Census Township 12  1June, Etowah County, Al Vol 9 Sheet 9 line 36 ED 70/72

      More About ROBERT L. BUTLER:
      Burial: New Bethel, Hokes Bluff, AL
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

      More About ALICE FRANCES SPINKS:
      Burial: New Bethel, Hokes Bluff, AL
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

      Marriage Notes for ROBERT BUTLER and ALICE SPINKS:
      Book F Page 150

      More About ROBERT BUTLER and ALICE SPINKS:
      Marriage: 28 October 1896, Etowah Co , Alabama

    3. JOHN SAMUEL BUTLER, b. 9 October 1876, Etowah Co Alabama; d. 7 February 1957, Etowah Co Alabama; m. LILLIAN LUCILLE SPINKS, 16 November 1896, Hokes Bluff, Etowah Co,  Alabama; b. 21 June 1878, GA; d. 20 February 1967, Etowah Co Alabama.

      Notes for JOHN SAMUEL BUTLER:
      1880 Census Township 12  1June, Etowah County, Al Vol 9 Sheet 9 line 36 ED 70/72
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15
      1920 Census Etowah County, AL Vol 29 Sheet 4 Line 43 ED 98

      More About JOHN SAMUEL BUTLER:
      Burial: Crestwood Cemetary
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

      Notes for LILLIAN LUCILLE SPINKS:
      According to Mildred Butler Clark, Lucy was born a twin, but the twin did not survive. Lucy weighed 3 lbs at birth and slept in a sewing basket.
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15
      1920 Census Etowah County, AL Vol 29 Sheet 4 Line 43 ED 98

      More About LILLIAN LUCILLE SPINKS:
      Burial: Crestwood Cemetary
      Census: 1900, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, AL Vol 22 ED 151 Sheet 14 Line 42  Nov 1850  age 49 GA
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

      Marriage Notes for JOHN BUTLER and LILLIAN SPINKS:
      Book F Page 167

      More About JOHN BUTLER and LILLIAN SPINKS:
      Marriage: 16 November 1896, Hokes Bluff, Etowah Co,  Alabama
      Marriage license: 14 November 1896, Etowah Co, Alabama Book F Pg 167

    4. CHARLEY D. BUTLER, b. February 1880, Etowah Co Alabama.

      Notes for CHARLEY D. BUTLER:
      1880 Census Township 12  1June, Etowah County, Al Vol 9 Sheet 9 line 36 ED 70/72
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15

      More About CHARLEY D. BUTLER:
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

    5. DAVID PAUL BUTLER, b. March 1882, Etowah Co Alabama; m. MAGGIE.

      Notes for DAVID PAUL BUTLER:
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15

      More About DAVID PAUL BUTLER:
      Record Change: 27 September 2000

      More About MAGGIE:
      Record Change: 27 September 2000

    6. PLEAS BUTLER, b. April 1884, Etowah Co Alabama; d. 15 April 1965; m. JEPPIE JOHNSON.

      Notes for PLEAS BUTLER:
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff 26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15

      More About PLEAS BUTLER:
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

      More About JEPPIE JOHNSON:
      Record Change: 27 September 2000

    7. KING S BUTLER, b. November 1885, Etowah Co Alabama; d. 1959; m. NINA M MCNAIR; b. 1890.

      Notes for KING S BUTLER:
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15
      King's middle name was  Stanford

      More About KING S BUTLER:
      Burial: Forrest Cemetary, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama
      Record Change: 27 September 2000

      More About NINA M MCNAIR:
      Record Change: 27 September 2000

    8. JAMES THOMAS BUTLER, b. Etowah Co Alabama; d. 10 January 1944, Cherokee Co., Alabama; m. ETHEL SATTERFIELD.

      Notes for JAMES THOMAS BUTLER:
      1900 Census Hokes Bluff   26 June Etowah County, AL ED 15
      Tom always told Sam that his beans had to be planted by March 17.
      Death Certificate lists him as T.B. Butler
      Interview with grandchildren stated his name as James Thomas Butler.

      More About JAMES THOMAS BUTLER:
      Cause of Death: Coronary Thrombosis
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

  4. DAVID S.2 BUTLER (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1844.  He married ELIZABETH JANE OWENS 21 July 1877 in Residence of Wm Butler, daughter of THOMAS OWENS and AMY.  She was born Abt. 1858 in Alabama2,3, and died in Etowah Co Alabama.

    Notes for DAVID S. BUTLER:
    1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL
    1860 Census nbsp;   7th July, Cherokee County, AL

    More About DAVID S. BUTLER:
    Record Change: 23 September 2000

    More About ELIZABETH JANE OWENS:
    Census: 1860, Cherokee Co., Alabama
    Record Change: 6 February 2001

    Marriage Notes for DAVID BUTLER and ELIZABETH OWENS:
    Book A Pg. 349

    More About DAVID BUTLER and ELIZABETH OWENS:
    Marriage: 21 July 1877, Residence of Wm Butler
    Marriage license: 18 July 1877, Etowah Co, Alabama

    Children of DAVID BUTLER and ELIZABETH OWENS are:

    1. DAVID FRANK3 BUTLER, b. 22 January 1886; d. 21 September 1955; m. MARY LULA TREADAWAY; b. 4 February 1894; d. 14 September 1980.

      More About DAVID FRANK BUTLER:
      Burial: New Bethel, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, AL
      Record Change: 10 September 2000

      More About MARY LULA TREADAWAY:
      Burial: New Bethel, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, AL
      Record Change: 10 September 2000

    2. ANN E. BUTLER.

      More About ANN E. BUTLER:
      Record Change: 10 September 2000

    3. LOURENA BUTLER.

      More About LOURENA BUTLER:
      Record Change: 10 September 2000

    4. ANDY BUTLER.

      More About ANDY BUTLER:
      Record Change: 10 September 2000

    5. LINDSEY BUTLER, b. Abt. 1891; d. 1903, Etowah Co , Alabama.

      Notes for LINDSEY BUTLER:
      Gadsden Times Fri., 7 Aug 1903

      Butler, Lindsay: Son of Dave Butler, drowned in Coosa R., at Alford's Bend, last Sun, aged 12 yrs, while swimming w/his bro, Frank, and bro-in-law, Will Ramsey.

      More About LINDSEY BUTLER:
      Record Change: 2 October 2000

  6. MARY FRANCIS2 BUTLER (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1852 in Cherokee County, Alabama3.  She married CHARLES CHETNEY OWENS 18 July 1869 in St Clair County, Alabama, son of THOMAS OWENS and AMY.  He was born 1 February 1850 in St Clair County, AL.4, and died 19 March 1926 in Winfield, Texas.

    Notes for MARY FRANCIS BUTLER
    1850 Census 27th Dist, 13th November Cherokee County, AL (Frances) 1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL (Frances)

    More About MARY FRANCIS BUTLER:
    Burial: Grayrock Cemetery, Winfield, Texas
    Census: 1870, Cherokee Co., Alabama
    Record Change: 2 October 2000

    More About CHARLES CHETNEY OWENS:
    Burial: Grayrock Cemetery, Winfield, Texas
    Census: 1860, Cherokee Co., Alabama
    Occupation: Miller5
    Record Change: 6 February 2001

    More About CHARLES OWENS and MARY BUTLER:
    Marriage: 18 July 1869, St Clair County, Alabama

    Children of MARY BUTLER and CHARLES OWENS are:

    1. DANIEL DAVID.3 OWENS, b. 13 April 1870, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama6; d. 10 December 1924; m. HESTER SHIFFLET, Winfield, Texas.

      More About DANIEL DAVID. OWENS:
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama age 9
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      More About DANIEL OWENS and HESTER SHIFFLET:
      Marriage: Winfield, Texas

    2. WILLIAM R. OWENS, b. 5 June 1872, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama6; d. 14 January 1931, Winfield, Texas; m. NANIE BOWEN, 21 December 1890, Winfield, Texas.

      More About WILLIAM R. OWENS:
      Burial: Grayrock Cemetery, Winfield, Texas
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama age 8
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      More About NANIE BOWEN:
      Burial: Grayrock Cemetery, Winfield, Texas

      More About WILLIAM OWENS and NANIE BOWEN:
      Marriage: 21 December 1890, Winfield, Texas

    3. FANNIE J. OWENS, b. 18746.

      More About FANNIE J. OWENS:
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

    4. AMANDA EVERILLA OWENS, b. 17 December 1875, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama6; d. 7 October 1955, Detroit, Texas; m. WILLIAM AMOS PATTERSON, 29 October 1889, Winfield, Texas.

      More About AMANDA EVERILLA OWENS:
      Burial: The Bluff Cemetery, Detroit, Texas
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama age 5
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      More About WILLIAM AMOS PATTERSON:
      Burial: The Bluff Cemetery, Detroit, Texas

      More About WILLIAM PATTERSON and AMANDA OWENS:
      Marriage: 29 October 1889, Winfield, Texas

    5. JOHN BURTON BENNETT OWENS, b. 22 July 1876, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama6; m. CORA WILLIAMS, Winfield, Texas.

      Notes for JOHN BURTON BENNETT OWENS:
      Burton Bennett Owens might be named John. The 1880 census from Etowah County, Al shows a boy age 4 named John. This approximately matched prior information  we had on Burton Bennett. The 1900 census shows him at age 24 living in Titus County, Texas still in father's household.

      More About JOHN BURTON BENNETT OWENS:
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama age 4
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      More About JOHN OWENS and CORA WILLIAMS:
      Marriage: Winfield, Texas

    6. JAMES JEFFERSON. OWENS, b. 7 May 1877, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama6; d. 7 February 1933, Texas; m. EDITH HITT, 12 March 1908, Winfield, Texas.

      More About JAMES JEFFERSON. OWENS:
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama age 3
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      Marriage Notes for JAMES OWENS and EDITH HITT:
      Marital information provided in Franklin County marriage listing from Juadeen Kinder Shurbet.

      More About JAMES OWENS and EDITH HITT:
      Marriage: 12 March 1908, Winfield, Texas

    7. SARAH ELIZABETH (LIZZIE) OWENS, b. 21 April 18806; m. E.B. BEARD, 18 February 1897.

      More About SARAH ELIZABETH (LIZZIE) OWENS:
      Census: 1880, Etowah Co,  Alabama
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      More About E.B. BEARD:
      Record Change: 6 February 2001

      Marriage Notes for SARAH OWENS and E.B. BEARD:
      Nina Emmons Info

      More About E.B. BEARD and SARAH OWENS:
      Marriage: 18 February 1897

    8. CHARLEY OWENS, b. 30 September 1878.

    9. ANNIE OWENS, b. 6 October 1882.

    10. AMY JERUSHA OWENS, b. 27 July 1883.

    11. MARY OWENS, b. 18 April 1885.

    12. CHESTER OWENS, b. 18 February 1887.

    13. ALICE ISABEL OWENS.

    14. HESTER OWENS.

      Notes for HESTER OWENS:
      Died as an infant.

    15. WALTER OWENS.

  7. GEORGIANA A.2 BUTLER (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1856 in Alabama7.  She married COLUMBUS C. BOLEY 5 July 1874 in Etowah Co , Alabama.  He was born Abt. 1856 in Alabama8.

    Notes for GEORGIANA A. BUTLER:
    1860 Census 7th July, Cherokee County, AL

    More About GEORGIANA A. BUTLER:
    Record Change: 2 October 2000

    More About COLUMBUS C. BOLEY:
    Occupation: Farmer
    Record Change: 2 October 2000

    Marriage Notes for GEORGIANA BUTLER and COLUMBUS BOLEY:
    Book A Pg. 158

    More About COLUMBUS BOLEY and GEORGIANA BUTLER:
    Marriage: 5 July 1874, Etowah Co , Alabama

    Children of GEORGIANA BUTLER and COLUMBUS BOLEY are:

    1. JENNIE3 BOLEY, b. Abt. 1876.

    2. WILLIAM E. BOLEY, b. Abt. 1878.

    3. ERASTUS BOLEY, b. Abt. 1879.

  8. JAMES M.2 BUTLER (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1859 in Alabama9.  He married ANNIE M. SPURLIN 2 February 1879 in Etowah Co, Alabama10.  She was born Abt. 1861 in Alabama.

    More About JAMES BUTLER and ANNIE SPURLIN:
    Marriage: 2 February 1879, Etowah Co, Alabama10

    Child of JAMES BUTLER and ANNIE SPURLIN is:

    1. JAMES L.3 BUTLER, b. Abt. 1880.

Endnotes
  1. 1850 St Clair County, Al Census.
  2. 1860 Cherokee County, Al Census.
  3. 1870 Cherokee County, Al Census.
  4. 1860 Cherokee County, Al Census.
  5. 1870 Cherokee County, Al Census.
  6. Whitfield County Marriage Records.
  7. 1880 United States Census, 328D Gadsden and Turkey Town Etowah County, Alabama, Columbus Boley age 24 Georgeann Boley 24 Jennie Boley 4 William Boley 2 Erastus Boley 8M.
  8. 1880 United States Census, 328D.
  9. 1880 United States Census, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama  FHL film 1254013 NA film T9-0013 Pg 370A, James M. Butler 21 AL Annie M. Butler 19 AL James L. Butler 1M AL.
  10. Etowah County Book B, pg 55, Butler, Madison m Ann Spurlin 2 Feb 1879.