Who was Phillip Butler?

Phillip Butler (1829–1911) was born in Carroll County, Tennessee and died in Oak Grove Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Phillip Thompson Butler 1829–1911

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

Born 22 Nov 1829 · Carroll County, Tennessee

Died 10 Nov 1911 · Oak Grove Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee

Father Thomas Butler

Mother Lavina

Siblings Alexander T Butler, Catherine Butler, Cynthia Butler, Eli H Butler, James C Butler, Neetin E Butler, Priscilla Butler, Sarah L Butler, William S Butler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Butler

Lavina

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Phillip Thompson Butler was born in 1829 in Carroll County, Tennessee, the child of thomas butler and lavina. Phillip Thompson Butler passed away in 1911 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee.

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1829

Birth of Phillip Thompson Butler in Carroll County, Tennessee

Birth

1911

Death of Phillip Thompson Butler in Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Phillip Butler

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina (1792) to Carroll County, Tennessee (1829) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phillip Butler (1829–1911) was born in Carroll County, Tennessee and died in Oak Grove Cemetery, 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 Phillip 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 2 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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