Horace Butler
Horace Butler | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1844–1846 | |
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| Born | 1814 |
| Died | March 16, 1861 (aged 46–47) |
Horace Butler was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
[edit]Butler was born in South Deerfield, New Hampshire.[1] He moved to McHenry County, Illinois, in 1836 and then Libertyville, Illinois, in neighboring Lake County in 1839.[1] He was one of the earliest lawyers in the county, serving as justice of the peace for 12 years and Probate Justice (1943–1945).[1] He served as a state representative representing Lake County in the 14th Illinois General Assembly.[2] He was a member of the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1848; and later served as postmaster (1953–1961).[1]
He died on March 16, 1861.[1] His daughter was married to state legislator Ansel B. Cook.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Halsey, John J. (1912). A History of Lake County, Illinois (PDF). Roy S. Bates. p. 455.
- ↑ Blue Book of the State of Illinois - Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2024 (PDF). 2024.