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William John Butler 1885–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 JUN 1885

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 5 Feb 1939

Death Location: Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Butler

Mother: Mary Butler

Spouse(s): Lyda Mentzer

Children(s): Walter Butler, Rita Allison, William Butler, James Butler, Lyda Butler

The story of William John Butler began in 1885 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1917, William John Butler resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, William John Butler resided in Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. William John Butler married Lyda Elizabeth Mentzer, and had children including James Walter Butler, Lyda Elizabeth Butler, Rita Lillian Butler Allison, Walter Louis Butler, William Edward Butler. William John Butler passed away in 1939 in Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William John Butler began in 1885 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1917, William John Butler resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, William John Butler resided in Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William John Butler married Lyda Elizabeth Mentzer, and had children including James Walter Butler, Lyda Elizabeth Butler, Rita Lillian Butler Allison, Walter Louis Butler, William Edward Butler.
  • William John Butler passed away in 1939 in Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Butler's Ancestors

Self
William Butler
1885–1939
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James J Butler
1857–1902
Darlaston, Staffordshire, England
Mary (Agnes Roche -) Butler
1861–1922
Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
William (Roche) Roach
1831–1879
Winterbourne, Ireland
Bridget Hopkins
1824–1908
Co Galway, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Butler's Descendants

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William (John) Butler (06 JUN 1885–5 Feb 1939) m. Lyda (Elizabeth) Mentzer (15 Oct 1883–30 Jul 1929)
  1. 1. Walter (Louis) Butler 1924– m. Jane Porterfield 1924–2021
    1. 1. Richard (Porterfield) Butler –2014 m. Janet (Patricia Clara) Pankowski 1947–2013
  2. 2. Rita (Lillian Butler -) Allison 1917–1956
  3. 3. William (Edward) Butler 1910–1993
  4. 4. James (Walter) Butler 1908–1983
  5. 5. Lyda (Elizabeth) Butler 1905–1988 m. Walter Baumgard 1905–1991

William Butler's Timeline

5 Records

1885
06 JUN 1885
Birth of William John Butler in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
William John Butler resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
William John Butler resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
William John Butler resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
5 Feb 1939
Age 54
Death of William John Butler in Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 JUN 1885
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; School Admission and Discharge Registers; Reference: LCCEODIV02BEEAD/005
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1519; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 380
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0442; FHL microfilm: 2341720
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 355; Certificate Number Range: 175951-178950
    [6] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 4, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1519; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 380

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0442; FHL microfilm: 2341720

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 7 Feb 1939; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.71189225,0.72420526,0.73407376&xid=3355

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