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John Butler 1801–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1801

Birth Location: Steuben County, New York, USA

Death Date: 11 Mar 1856

Death Location: Canisteo, Steuben County, New York, United States of America

Father: Joseph Butler

Mother: Mary JEFFERS

Spouse(s): Julia Downes

Children(s): Hannah Butler, Mary Butler, Israel Butler, Albert Butler, William Butler, Warren Butler, Frances Butler

In 1801, John Butler entered the world in Steuben County, New York, USA, born to Joseph Butler And Mary Polly Jeffers. In 1850, John Butler resided in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA. In 1855, John Butler resided in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA. John Butler married Julia Ann Downes, and had children including Albert E Butler, Frances M Butler, Hannah Melinda Butler, Israel A Butler, Mary M Butler, Warren D Butler, William S Butler. John Butler passed away in 1856 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1801, John Butler entered the world in Steuben County, New York, USA, born to Joseph Butler And Mary Polly Jeffers.
  • In 1850, John Butler resided in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, John Butler resided in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • John Butler married Julia Ann Downes, and had children including Albert E Butler, Frances M Butler, Hannah Melinda Butler, Israel A Butler, Mary M Butler, Warren D Butler, William S Butler.
  • John Butler passed away in 1856 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Butler
1778–1849
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
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Mary JEFFERS
1777–1855
Birth Location: Cannisteo, Steuben County, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Julia Downes
1808–1891
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Hannah Butler
1847–1900
Birth Location: New York
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Mary Butler
1833–
Birth Location: –
MB
Israel Butler
1836–
Birth Location: –
IB
Albert Butler
1838–
Birth Location: –
AB
William Butler
1843–
Birth Location: –
WB
Warren Butler
1850–
Birth Location: New York
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Frances Butler
1852–1884
Birth Location: New York
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John Butler's Ancestors

Self
John Butler
1801–1856
Birth Place: Steuben County, New York, USA
Parents
Joseph Butler
1778–1849
New Jersey, USA
Mary (Polly) JEFFERS
1777–1855
Cannisteo, Steuben County, New York, USA
Grandparents
John JEFFERS
1755–
Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, USA
Dorias Veal
1758–
Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Butler's Descendants

1.
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John Butler (11 Sep 1801–11 Mar 1856) m. Julia (Ann) Downes (8 May 1808–20 May 1891)
  1. 1. Hannah (Melinda) Butler 1847–1900 m. Justus (J) Loper 1836–1909
    1. 1. Eunice (Viola) Hawkins 1860–1934 m. William Hawkins 1872–1936
      1. 1. Andrew Hawkins 1890–1913 m. Beatrice Hawkins 1903– m. Julia Lewis 1891– m. Bratrice Hawkins 1904– m. Mande Biggerstaff 1893–
        1. 1. Thelma Hankins-Vereen 1928–2009 m. Flavors (Joseph Vereen) Sr 1877–1942 m. Esley (Crossfield) Hankins 1901–1983
        2. 2. Ethel Hawkins 1915–
        3. 3. Beatrice Hawkins 1922–
        4. 4. Bratrice Hawkins 1923–
        5. 5. Thilma Hawkins 1925–
        6. 6. Ether Hawkins 1921–
      2. 2. Alva Hawkins 1895–1934
      3. 3. Ella Hawkins 1899–1970
      4. 4. Ida Hawkins 1904–
      5. 5. Minnie (Melissa) Hawkins 1905–
      6. 6. Andrew Hawkins 1898–1973
        1. 1. Agnes (Ruth) Hawkins 1921–1999
        2. 2. Jack (D. Hawkins) Sr 1928–2014
      7. 7. Ida (M) Cawkins 1901–
      8. 8. Minnie (M) Cawkins 1904–
      9. 9. Alrah Hawkins 1896–
    2. 2. Melville Loper 1879–
    3. 3. Lewis Loper 1881–
    4. 4. Orville Loper 1884–
    5. 5. Verna (L) Loper 1889–
    6. 6. Florence (C) Loper 1893–
    7. 7. May Loper 1866–
    8. 8. Willie (O.) Loper 1875–
    9. 9. Ida (R.) Loper 1876–
    10. 10. Clarance Loper 1872–
  2. 2. Mary (M) Butler 1833–
  3. 3. Israel (A) Butler 1836–
  4. 4. Albert (E) Butler 1838–
  5. 5. William (S) Butler 1843–
  6. 6. Warren (D) Butler 1850–
  7. 7. Frances (M) Butler 1852–1884

John Butler's Timeline

4 Records

1801
11 Sep 1801
Birth of John Butler in Steuben County, New York, USA
Steuben County, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
John Butler resided here in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 54
John Butler resided here in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
1856
11 Mar 1856
Age 55
Death of John Butler in Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1801
    Event Place: Steuben County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1856
    Event Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canisteo, Steuben County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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