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Calvin John Butler 1812–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1812

Birth Location: Benton County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 3 May 1873

Death Location: Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA

Father: James Butler

Mother: Cynthia Bennett

Spouse(s): Martha Hicks, Cynthia Donaldson

Children(s): Joel Butler, Elijah Butler, Aaron Butler, Enoch Butler, Mary Butler, Harriet Butler, Nancy Butler, Malinda Butler, Irving Butler, Martha Butler

In 1812, Calvin John Butler entered the world in Benton County, Tennessee, USA, born to James Moore Butler And Cynthia Bennett. In 1850, Calvin John Butler resided in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Calvin John Butler resided in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA. Calvin John Butler married Cynthia Donaldson, Martha Jane Hicks, and had children including Aaron G Butler, Elijah J Butler, Enoch Riley Butler, Harriet L Butler, Irving C Butler, Joel A Butler, Malinda Caroline Butler, Martha Ann Butler, Mary E Butler, Nancy Jane Butler. Calvin John Butler passed away in 1873 in Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Calvin John Butler entered the world in Benton County, Tennessee, USA, born to James Moore Butler And Cynthia Bennett.
  • In 1850, Calvin John Butler resided in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Calvin John Butler resided in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Calvin John Butler married Cynthia Donaldson, Martha Jane Hicks, and had children including Aaron G Butler, Elijah J Butler, Enoch Riley Butler, Harriet L Butler, Irving C Butler, Joel A Butler, Malinda Caroline Butler, Martha Ann Butler, Mary E Butler, Nancy Jane Butler.
  • Calvin John Butler passed away in 1873 in Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Calvin Butler's Ancestors

Self
Calvin Butler
1812–1873
Birth Place: Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James Moore Butler
1777–1860
Salisburg, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
Cynthia Bennett
1788–1820
Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Elias) Butler
1769–1838
Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Starke
1760–1850
Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
John (Calvin) Bennett
1768–1870
Mary (Francis) Ervin
1773–1870
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
General Butler
1738–1786
Mary MARTIN-Butler
1735–1841
James Starke
1740–1820
Mary Franklin
1732–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Butler
1701–1745
Elizabeth 1755
1700–1786
William Martin
1700–1800
Ann Long
1680–1736
Christopher Starke
1728–1778
Susanna Price
1729–1777

Calvin Butler's Descendants

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Calvin (John) Butler (2 Nov 1812–3 May 1873) m. Martha (Jane) Hicks (16 Jan 1823–18 Sep 1863) m. Cynthia Donaldson (Jan 1834–1914)
  1. 1. Joel (A) Butler 1846–1922 m. Frances Rogers 1851–1880 m. Elizabeth (Hardaway) Rainey 1860–1934
    1. 1. Florence Butler 1880–1968 m. Sebren (Cullie) Robison 1877–1958
      1. 1. Vonnie (Gladous) Robison 1900–1976
      2. 2. Lorene Robison 1903–1905
      3. 3. Willie (Oberlin) Robison 1907–1928
      4. 4. Jewell (Mildred) Robison 1916–2000
    2. 2. Elisha (C) Butler 1869–
    3. 3. Edmond (G) Butler 1873–
      1. 1. Ruth (E) Butler 1901–
      2. 2. Mary (F) Butler 1906–
    4. 4. B (L) Butler 1877–
    5. 5. Mamie (Irene) Butler 1897–
  2. 2. Elijah (J) Butler 1837–1867 m. Louisa (J) Poland 1841–1919
    1. 1. Elijah (Oliver) Butler 1867–1925 m. Malinda (Catherine) Diamond 1871–1925
      1. 1. Maud Butler 1893–1952
      2. 2. Minnie (Blanche) Butter 1895–
      3. 3. Howard (Eugene) Butler 1897–
      4. 4. Oliver (Hershie) Butler 1899–
      5. 5. Gordon (Clark) Butler 1910–1980
  3. 3. Aaron (G) Butler 1838– m. V (Jane) Casey 1847–1907 m. Mintie (L) Sanders 1855–1929
  4. 4. Enoch (Riley) Butler 1841– m. Martha Butler 1851–
    1. 1. A (C) Butler 1868–
    2. 2. Ida Butler 1871–
  5. 5. Mary (E) Butler 1844–
  6. 6. Harriet (L) Butler 1849–1887 m. John (Hamilton) Merriman 1846–1920
    1. 1. Charles (M) Merriman 1871–1900
    2. 2. James (N) Merriman 1874–
    3. 3. Louis (E) Merriman 1877–
    4. 4. Martha (M) Merriman 1879–
  7. 7. Nancy (Jane) Butler 1851–1914 m. Andrew (Jackson) Coffey 1848–1925
    1. 1. Mary (Elisabeth) Coffey 1869–
    2. 2. Ethel Coffey 1874–
    3. 3. Minnie Coffey 1875–
    4. 4. Edward Coffey 1879–
    5. 5. Roy (Belle) Coffee 1884–
    6. 6. Homer (D) Coffee 1886–
    7. 7. Andrew (E) Coffee 1890–
    8. 8. Fredman (R) Coffee 1896–
  8. 8. Malinda (Caroline) Butler 1855–1935
  9. 9. Irving (C) Butler 1860–1936 m. Minnie (Mary) Steel 1872–1961
    1. 1. Fae (R) Butler 1895–1995
    2. 2. Harold (H) Butler 1899–1937 m. Beatrice (A) Nelson 1901–
      1. 1. Beatrice (Evelyn) Butler 1922– m. Robert (Lloyd) Harris 1921–
  10. 10. Martha (Ann) Butler 1869–1957

Calvin Butler's Timeline

5 Records

1812
2 Nov 1812
Birth of Calvin John Butler in Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Benton County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Calvin John Butler resided here in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Calvin John Butler resided here in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Calvin John Butler resided here in Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1873
3 May 1873
Age 61
Death of Calvin John Butler in Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1812
    Event Place: Benton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 634B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1243; Page: 154; Family History Libra
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1243; Page: 154; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 634B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1873
    Event Place: Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA

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