Butler, John, 1829-1902 (Person)

SummaryJohn Butler, born in Sydenham, London, emigrated to Australia before enlisting in the Waikato Militia in Victoria. He arrived in Auckland in 1863 and participated in military engagements in the Auckland district and Tauranga during the New Zealand Wars. After the war, Butler settled in Tauranga, working as a carpenter and joiner. He built a house on the corner of 9th Avenue and Edgecumbe Road in 1869. He passed away on 1 March 1902, leaving behind his wife, five sons, and three daughters.SourcesObituary: Bay of Plenty Times 22 September 1902, Page 2Alf Baikie by Julie Green: Tauranga Historical Society BlogBay of Plenty Times, 4 October 1873, Page 2: Charged with insolent language against Sub-Inspector Crapp, A.CBay of Plenty Times, 25 October 1873, Page 3: Assaulted by Michael Hannon over horse saleBay of Plenty Times, 29 November 1873, Page 3: Dismissed from Volunteers for insubordinate language to superior

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Personal Information

First Name(s)JohnSurnameButlerDate of BirthJuly 4, 1820Place of BirthSidmouth, Devon, EnglandDate of DeathSeptember 20, 1902 Place of DeathTaurang

Whānau

MotherButler, Frances Alicia, 1801-1848FatherButler, Samuel, 1800-1851ChildrenButler, Louise, 1860-1860Butler, John William, 1861-1924Butler, Mary Louise, 1863-1864Butler, Louisa Karl, 1867-1937Butler, Henry (Harry), 1871-1916

Partner

PartnerButler, Mary, 1834-1902

Military Service

Armed ForceWaikato MilitiaUnit1st RegimentService Number188ConflictNew Zealand Wars, 1860-1872RankPrivate

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Butler, John, 1829-1902 (Person)