Person:Edward Butler (22)

19 Nov 1791 Edward Butler (soldier) He was a captain in the Second Regiment of Pennsylvania Levies under Major General Arthur St. Clair. According to the Military journal of Ebenezer Denny. After suffering a defeat at the Battle of the Wabash Major Denny writes, "In the evening take leave of our friends at Fort Washington and embark on board a fourteen oar barge. The boat's company consists of Captain Edward Butler and twenty-two of his men, who were raised about Pittsburgh, and for the sake of getting home have volunteered this service. Passangers are Captain Buel, of the second regiment, who arrived at Fort Washington some short time after the army marched from thence, and where he chose to remain. He is now returning home; and Adjutant Crawford and Quarter-master Semple, of the Pennsylvania levies (later known as 2nd Infantry Regiment (United States). Crawford is an old Revolutionary officer of some merit. He received a shot in the late action, which is lodged somewhere about the chest, but appears not at all disabled. Semple is a fine companionable man, who has seen better times. We promise ourselves as pleasant a passage as circumstances and the lateness of the season will admit." They reached Pittsburgh on the night of December 11, 1791.

Roster of the Officers of "The Legion of the United States," Commanded by Major-General Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1893) - Page 427 - Fourth Sub Legion - Edward Butler, Captain, 5, March, 1792
NOTE: - After the St. Clair’s defeat and the loss of General McMahon at Fort Recovery, the creation of sub-legion’s to the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the United States was created. Captain Edward Butler served in the 4th sublet-legion of General Anthony Wayne's Legion (see Legion of the United States). The legionary staff included one adjutant and inspector, and that of the sub-legion one brigade-major and inspector. As Colonel Sargent declined his appointment General Anthony Wayne appointed Captain Henry De Butts, of the 4th sub-legion, acting adjutant and inspector, March 17. He was relieved by Captain Edward Butler of the 4th sub-legion, who acted until relieved February 23, 1793, by Major Michael Rudolph, of the light dragoons, who was appointed adjutant and inspector of the army. He resigned July 17, 1793, and was succeeded by Captain Edward Butler, who held the position until May 13, and was followed by Major John Mills, 2d sub-legion.

Andrew Jackson, Guardian to the children of General Edward Butler who had named Jackson as their guardian. Caroline, Eliza, Edward, and Anthony did not always live at The Hermitage.