Who was Newton Butler?

Newton Butler (1859–1937) was born in Tennessee and died in Humbles Cemetery, Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Newton Munrow Butler 1859–1937

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1859 · Tennessee

Died 19 Oct 1937 · Humbles Cemetery, Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee

Father Alexander T Butler

Mother Elizabeth Smith

Siblings Anna Elizabeth Butler, Artemissa May Butler, Columbus M Butler, Emerson Kent Kane Butler, Levi T Linton Butler, Littlefield F Butler, Lucy Ann Butler, Redmon R Butler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander T Butler

Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Newton Munrow Butler began in 1859 in Tennessee. Newton Munrow Butler passed away in 1937 in Humbles Cemetery, Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee.

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1859

Birth of Newton Munrow Butler in Tennessee

Birth

1937

Death of Newton Munrow Butler in 11th District, Carroll County, Tennessee

Death

1937

Burial of Newton Munrow Butler in Humbles Cemetery, Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Newton Butler

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina (1792) to Tennessee (1859) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Newton Butler (1859–1937) was born in Tennessee and died in Humbles Cemetery, Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Newton in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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