Legislator Details
Abram G. Butler
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/15/1841
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/26/1929
City: Buffalo, NY
County: Erie County, NY
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/29/1929
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lavinia Melissa Balch 12/6/1865, in Marshall, MI; she died 7/12/1887; children: Abram G., jr., Florence, Samuel A., Hazel A. and Lavinia M;
married Eva B. 4/22/1908 in Battle Creek; divorced 6/17/1912
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: wool sales, exporter, venture capital, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools and Albion College.
Biographical Sketch:
Member of Chicago Board of Trade, 1871-81. Located in Bellevue in 1884, serving as proprieter of National Lime Works. Served as Bellevue village president for three terms and as supervisor of Bellevue Township, Eaton County.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor Interests, Railroads , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bellevue
County of Residence Eaton
District: Eaton 2
District Description: Cities of Charlotte and Eaton Rapids; townships of Bellevue, Brookfield, Carmel, Eaton, Eaton Rapids, Hamlin and Walton
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
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