Edmund (Edmond) Butler b. 11-9-1807 unsure where. SC or NC or ? His father was Benjamin Buttler, who wrote a note May 12, 1836 to Edmund giving him his date of birth. No location for the origination of the note is known.

"Edmund Butler settled near the center of the township (Madison) IL near on the West side of the Cahokia about 1833." History of te Madison County, Illinois. Illustrated with Biographical Sketches of many Prominent Men and Pioneers, Published by W. R. Brink & Co., Edwardsville, ILL. 1682 to 1882

His family: Permelia Ann Ensley whom he married 6 Jan 1830 in Williamson Co., TN

Sons: William, Francis M., Henry, and John

Daughters: Elizabeth, Eliza and Catherine (Mary Catherine)

Henry moved to Jackson Co., IL and died 9 Dec 1898.

My Grandfather Francis "Frank" and my Father lived a portion of their lives in Jackson Co., IL.