Mr. Josh Butler in His Eighty-Fifth Year,
Dies at His Country Home.
The Funeral Largely Attended.
On Friday night, about 12 o'clock, the subject of this writing, in the 85th year of his life, died at his late home near Columbia. He was known to be in critical condition, and his going away was not a surprise.
He had been a very active man all his life, and was one of the best known farmers in Adair county. He was strictly an honorable man; his word was as good as his bond. He was especially good to his wife, son, and daughter, who survive him, and who will never forget his loving devotion. His record as an upright citizen, known to be such by all his acquaintances, is a priceless heritage to those who loved him most dearly.
Mr. Butler was a member of the Christian Church and had been for many years. When the war between the States was declared he espoused the cause of the Union, entered the Federal army and served his country until hostilities ceased. He was a member of the 13th Kentucky and was in Capt. O.B. Patteson's Company.
The funeral services were held Sunday, Eld. Wheeler officiating. The interment was in the Butler graveyard. A large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to one they loved while living.
We trust that God will pour the balm of Gilead into the aching hearts of the wife, son, and daughter, and that when the time comes they will be ready to join husband and father in the better world beyond the skies.
(The Adair County News, Jan 9, 1923)
Mr. Josh Butler in His Eighty-Fifth Year,
Dies at His Country Home.
The Funeral Largely Attended.
On Friday night, about 12 o'clock, the subject of this writing, in the 85th year of his life, died at his late home near Columbia. He was known to be in critical condition, and his going away was not a surprise.
He had been a very active man all his life, and was one of the best known farmers in Adair county. He was strictly an honorable man; his word was as good as his bond. He was especially good to his wife, son, and daughter, who survive him, and who will never forget his loving devotion. His record as an upright citizen, known to be such by all his acquaintances, is a priceless heritage to those who loved him most dearly.
Mr. Butler was a member of the Christian Church and had been for many years. When the war between the States was declared he espoused the cause of the Union, entered the Federal army and served his country until hostilities ceased. He was a member of the 13th Kentucky and was in Capt. O.B. Patteson's Company.
The funeral services were held Sunday, Eld. Wheeler officiating. The interment was in the Butler graveyard. A large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to one they loved while living.
We trust that God will pour the balm of Gilead into the aching hearts of the wife, son, and daughter, and that when the time comes they will be ready to join husband and father in the better world beyond the skies.
(The Adair County News, Jan 9, 1923)
Gravesite Details
Sgt-Major, 13th KY Inf. Co. B, Civil War
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Lieut Nathan Gaither Butler
1828–1900
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Myra H. Butler Moore
1829–1909
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Nellie Norman Butler Conover
1831–1920
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Edmund "Col. Ed" Butler
1833–1908
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Judge John W. Butler
1834–1905
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William Butler
1836–1916
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Sarah F. "Sallie" Butler Smith
1841–1924
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Job Butler
1843–1847
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Isaac Butler
1845–1901
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James Butler
1847–1924
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David H. "Dave" Butler
1849–1918
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