Washington Butcher, Esq, died a few minutes after seven o'clock yesterday morning, at his residence, No. 1409 Filbert street, in the 57th year of his age. Mr. Butcher was one of the most prominent men in the community, and his business tact not only enabled him to amass an ample fortune, but advanced the interests of various concerns with which he was connected. He had been for many years a director of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and always took a lively interest in the affairs of that corporation. Until recently he was a director of the Girard Bank, and only two weeks prior to his death he was elected to the responsible position of president of the American Steamship Company, a position he would have filled with honor to himself and profit to the community had his life been spared.
As a member of the Board of Trade, his counsels were eagerly sought, and invariably carried with them great respect and influence. Both personally and as a business man Mr. Butcher was of impeachable integrity in word and deed. The firm, of which he was senior partner at the time of his death, was established more than thirty years ago, and were widely known throughout the country. During the financial panic of 1857, Mr. Butcher became financially embarrassed, but by reason of his well-known probity and exhaustless energy he recovered the positions he had lost, paid every cent of his indebtedness, both principle and interest, and leaves a very large estate.
Mr. Butcher was one of the deacons and trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Broad and Arch street, and was prominent in all the active charities of Philadelphia.
Mr. Butcher was a gentleman of great culture, refined tastes, and unlimited generosity. His manner was especially genial and attractive, and together with his rare honesty and truthfulness, won him hosts of friends, who to-day will profoundly feel their loss. He leaves a large family, who have in their bereavement, the sincerest sympathy of the entire community."
Philadelphia Inquirer 1873-01-09
As a member of the Board of Trade, his counsels were eagerly sought, and invariably carried with them great respect and influence. Both personally and as a business man Mr. Butcher was of impeachable integrity in word and deed. The firm, of which he was senior partner at the time of his death, was established more than thirty years ago, and were widely known throughout the country. During the financial panic of 1857, Mr. Butcher became financially embarrassed, but by reason of his well-known probity and exhaustless energy he recovered the positions he had lost, paid every cent of his indebtedness, both principle and interest, and leaves a very large estate.
Mr. Butcher was one of the deacons and trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Broad and Arch street, and was prominent in all the active charities of Philadelphia.
Mr. Butcher was a gentleman of great culture, refined tastes, and unlimited generosity. His manner was especially genial and attractive, and together with his rare honesty and truthfulness, won him hosts of friends, who to-day will profoundly feel their loss. He leaves a large family, who have in their bereavement, the sincerest sympathy of the entire community."
Philadelphia Inquirer 1873-01-09
Washington Butcher, Esq, died a few minutes after seven o'clock yesterday morning, at his residence, No. 1409 Filbert street, in the 57th year of his age. Mr. Butcher was one of the most prominent men in the community, and his business tact not only enabled him to amass an ample fortune, but advanced the interests of various concerns with which he was connected. He had been for many years a director of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and always took a lively interest in the affairs of that corporation. Until recently he was a director of the Girard Bank, and only two weeks prior to his death he was elected to the responsible position of president of the American Steamship Company, a position he would have filled with honor to himself and profit to the community had his life been spared.
As a member of the Board of Trade, his counsels were eagerly sought, and invariably carried with them great respect and influence. Both personally and as a business man Mr. Butcher was of impeachable integrity in word and deed. The firm, of which he was senior partner at the time of his death, was established more than thirty years ago, and were widely known throughout the country. During the financial panic of 1857, Mr. Butcher became financially embarrassed, but by reason of his well-known probity and exhaustless energy he recovered the positions he had lost, paid every cent of his indebtedness, both principle and interest, and leaves a very large estate.
Mr. Butcher was one of the deacons and trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Broad and Arch street, and was prominent in all the active charities of Philadelphia.
Mr. Butcher was a gentleman of great culture, refined tastes, and unlimited generosity. His manner was especially genial and attractive, and together with his rare honesty and truthfulness, won him hosts of friends, who to-day will profoundly feel their loss. He leaves a large family, who have in their bereavement, the sincerest sympathy of the entire community."
Philadelphia Inquirer 1873-01-09
As a member of the Board of Trade, his counsels were eagerly sought, and invariably carried with them great respect and influence. Both personally and as a business man Mr. Butcher was of impeachable integrity in word and deed. The firm, of which he was senior partner at the time of his death, was established more than thirty years ago, and were widely known throughout the country. During the financial panic of 1857, Mr. Butcher became financially embarrassed, but by reason of his well-known probity and exhaustless energy he recovered the positions he had lost, paid every cent of his indebtedness, both principle and interest, and leaves a very large estate.
Mr. Butcher was one of the deacons and trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Broad and Arch street, and was prominent in all the active charities of Philadelphia.
Mr. Butcher was a gentleman of great culture, refined tastes, and unlimited generosity. His manner was especially genial and attractive, and together with his rare honesty and truthfulness, won him hosts of friends, who to-day will profoundly feel their loss. He leaves a large family, who have in their bereavement, the sincerest sympathy of the entire community."
Philadelphia Inquirer 1873-01-09
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