Joseph Butler (1850 - 1912)

Born 14 Apr 1850 in Green, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Clara M. (Kelsey) Butler — married 21 Jun 1874 in Fayette, Iowa, United States

Died 11 Dec 1912 at age 62 in Windsor Township, Fayette, Iowa, United States

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Biography

1850 BIRTH
Name: Joseph Butler^[1][2][3][4]
Birth: 14 April 1850^[2]
Place: near Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin^[3][2]

Father: Rev. Harrison Butler^[2][3][4][5]
Mother: Amanda Gist ^[2][4]

His parents moved from Wisconsin to Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, in July 1850 with baby Joseph and his siblings, Ary Ann, Mary Elisabeth, Absolom, and Sarah Elisabeth.^[3]

1850 US Census
Fayette County, Iowa ^[4]

Harrison Butler, 34, b Ohio

Amanda Butler, 31, b Ohio

Amana Butler, 10, b Ohio

Mary E Butler, 6, b Ohio

Absolom Butler, 5, b Wisconsin

Sarah E Butler, 2, b Wisconsin

Joseph Butler, 0, b Wisconsin

1856 Iowa Census
Westfield, Fayette, Iowa^[6]

Harrison Butler, 40, b Ohio, farmer

Amanda Butler, 37, b Ohio

Arian Butler, 16, b Ohio

Mary Eliza Butler, 13, b Ohio

Absolem Butler, 10, b Wisconsin

Sarah E Butler, 8, b Wisconsin

Joseph Butler, 6, b Wisconsin

George Butler, 3, b Iowa

1860 US Census
Westfield Township, Fayette, Iowa ^[7]

Harrison Butler, 45, b Ohio, farmer

Amanda Butler, 41, b Ohio

Mary E Butler, 17, b Ohio

Absolem Butler, 14, b Ohio

Sarah E Butler, 12, b Ohio

Joseph Buttler 10, b Wisconsin

George Buttler, 7, b Iowa

John Buttler,3, b Iowa

John Gist, 31, b Ohio, farm laborer

1870 US Census
Westfield Township, Fayette, Iowa ^[8]

Hiram Buttler [Harrison Butler], 54, b Ohio, farmer

Amanda Buttler, 52, b Ohio

Joseph Buttler, 20, b Wisconsin, helping on farm

Sarah Buttler, 22, b Wisconsin

Geo Buttler, 18, b Iowa

John Buttler, 13, b Iowa

William Buttler, 8, b Iowa

1874 MARRIAGE
Clara Kelsey and Joseph Butler married 21 June 1874 in Fayette County, Iowa.^[2]
They had one child, deceased before 1900 census.^[9]

"...They came to West Union in 1878, and their home has been here ever since, with the exception of 5 years which were spent in California. He was in the grocery business about 25 years..." ^[2] In 1878, the Finch & Butler grocery store was located on Elm Street in West Union, opposite the public square. ^[5]

1880 US Census
West Union Township, Fayette County, Iowa ^[10]

Joseph Butler, 30

Clara M. Butler, 23

1886 Joseph and Clara in California

1886 - Joseph Butler's Letter from California

1891 Named in will of father
Named in the will of Harrison Butler: Armonda Butler, wife; Mary E Frinch, daughter; Sarah E Hurgh, daughter; Joseph Butler,son; George Butler. son; John D Butler, son; Wm H Butler. son; Wm H Butler, grandchild; George Butler, grandchild. "...The balance of my estate after it shall be reduced to cash...To my son Joseph Seven hundred ($700) dollars..." ^[11]

1895 Iowa Census
Fayette, Iowa ^[12]

Joseph Butler, 44, b Wisconsin

Clara M. Butler, 36, b Fayette, Iowa

1900 US Census
West Union Township, Fayette, Iowa ^[9]

Joseph Butler, 50, b Wisconsin Apr 1850, dealer (groceries)

Clara Butler, 43, b Iowa Apr 1857, 1 child, 0 living

1910 US Census
West Union Township, Fayette, Iowa ^[13]

Joseph Butler, 60, b Wisconsin. own income

Clara Butler, 53, b Iowa, 1 child, 0 living, m 1875

1912 DEATH AND BURIAL
Joseph Butler died 11 December 1912 in Windsor Township, Fayette, Iowa at the David Turner home; ^[14][15]burial 13 December 1912 in West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. ^[1][16][17]

Joseph & Clara Butler Cemetery Plot

1912 - Joseph Butler Gravestone

Joseph Butler Obituary

Joseph Butler, whose stroke of paralysis at noon last Wednesday was mentioned in last week's Argo-Gazette, died the same evening about 5 o'clock. He died at the David Turner home in Windsor, where he had gone to attend a public sale. He was not able to speak again after he was stricken, although it is thought he was conscious and recognized Mrs. Butler when she arrived. Mr. Butler had a light stroke during the night of Sept. 1, but speedily recovered from its worst effects, and while his health was not fully restored the nature of his trouble was not generally known, hence his sudden death was a great shock to his wide circle of friends.

The funeral was held at 1:30 Friday afternoon from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W. E. Van Buren, assisted by Rev. C. E. Lownie. There was a great attendance, many persons driving from a distance.

Joseph Butler was born in Wisconsin on April 14, 1850. His parents came in July of the same year to Westfield Township, Fayette County, where he grew to manhood. He married Miss Clara Kelsey June 21. 1874. They came to West Union in 1878, and their home has been here ever since, with the exception of 5 years which were spent in California. He was in the grocery business about 25 years. He became a member of the Methodist church in May, 1911, and has since been predominately connected with its affairs. He is survived by his widow; also two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Finch of West Union, Mrs. Sarah Hough of Oelwein, John D Butler of West Union, and George Butler at Independence.

There are few if any men in West Union whose death would bring a sense of personal bereavement to so many people as did Mr. Butler's. He was a man who loved and was lovable. He delighted to move among "the kindly world of men" and no doubt the little journey which ended in his death was undertaken because it would give him a chance to mingle with friendly intercourse with his fellows. Although a successful businessman, he was not "prominent"; he never sought to be put in the public eye; yet he never hung back when asked to perform a duty; in fact his earnest untiring faithfulness in the performance of many tasks imposed upon him by his fellow members of the Methodist church has been the subject of much comment. The world is richer because this man lived, richer by a beautiful example of domestic devotion, an example of unremitting fidelity to duty, an example of kindness which made the world a pleasanter place for everyone who knew him.^[2]

Probate ^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98476684/joseph-butler: accessed 05 October 2022), memorial page for Joseph Butler (14 Apr 1850–1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 98476684, citing West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Marilyn Andersen (contributor 47381791) .
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7} Argo-Gazette, West Union, Iowa, 1912, Joseph Butler Obituary
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Portrait & Biographical Album of Fayette County Iowa, Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, March 1891 Harrison Butler Biography, page 170 [1]
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.[2]
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} The History of Fayette County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, 1878, page 687, Harrison Butler biography, Westfield Township, Section 5 [3]
6. ↑ Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.[4]
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8LS-RVD : 19 March 2020), Joseph Buttler in entry for Harrison Butler, 1860.
8. ↑ 1870; Census Place: Westfield, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: M593_391; Page: 166A; Family History Library Film: 545890 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9KV-DM6 : accessed 5 August 2020), Joseph Butler, West Union Township West Union city Ward 1-3, Fayette, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 86, sheet 4A, family 88, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,432.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD2D-3CT : 14 August 2017), Joseph Butler, West Union, Fayette, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district ED 210, sheet 226A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,340.
11. ↑ Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.[5]
12. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTS1-PZD : 4 April 2020), Joseph Butler, Fayette, Iowa, United States; citing p. 403, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,350.
13. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML1T-5BF : accessed 5 August 2020), Joseph Butler, West Union Ward 1, Fayette, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 100, sheet 3A, family 71, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 402; FHL microfilm 1,374,415.
14. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP8X-7T8T : 18 October 2019), Joseph Butler, 11 Dec 1912, Union, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 102869835.
15. ↑ "Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJP-KTP4 : 16 March 2018), Joseph Butler, 11 Dec 1912; citing Death, Windsor, Fayette, Iowa, United States, page 19, offices of county clerk from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,513,688.
16. ↑ West Union Cemetery Record Book [Name:Joseph Butler; Died: 11 Dec 1912; West Union, Iowa; Born:14 Apr 1850; Wisconsin; 62 years; married; Occupation:retired farmer; Father:Harrison Butler; Mother:Amanda; First name Nearest Relative:Clara M Butler;;Cause of death:apoplexy Type of burial:cement block; Date of burial13 Dec 1912; Remarks:Field book 5, page 20. Also tablet 3, page 65. Physician recorded as EA Ainsworth;Owner:Clara M Butler; Owner 790Plot 792 Addition 1, Block 8, Lot 13, North 14Lot ID 1813 Burial 2353]
17. ↑ NO IMAGE WPA Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Cemetery Records, 1662-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. Original data: Works Project Administration. Graves Registration Project. Washington, D.C.: n.p., n.d..
18. ↑ Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.[6]

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