Samuel Butler (politician)
American politician (1825–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Butler (February 2, 1825 – February 1, 1891) was an American politician who served as Pennsylvania State Treasurer from 1880 to 1882. A member of the Republican Party from Chester County, Butler previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1877 to 1880. He unsuccessfully sought his party's gubernatorial nomination in 1882.[1]
Quick Facts 36th Treasurer of Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Samuel Butler | |
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36th Treasurer of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1880–1882 | |
Preceded by | Amos C. Noyes |
Succeeded by | Silas M. Bailey |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
In office 1877–1880 | |
Preceded by | Elisha W. Baily, Peter G. Carey, George Fairlamb Smith, John P. Edge |
Succeeded by | John A. Reynolds, Theodore K. Stubbs, John T. Potts, William Wayne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1825-02-02)February 2, 1825 Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 1, 1891(1891-02-01) (aged 65) West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
Relations | William Butler (brother) Thomas S. Butler (son) Smedley Butler (grandson) |
Education | Unionville Academy |
Occupation | Politician |
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