Person:Thomas Butts (2)

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History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri 1886 Page 270 THOMAS J. BUTTS (Farmer, Section 23, Post-office, Kingston.) Thomas J. Butts, a brother to William M. Butts, a sketch of whose life immediately precedes this, is a worthy representative of the family whose name he bears. He is a son of Col. T.N.O. Butts, mentioned elsewhere in this volume as being among the earliest settlers and esteemed residents of Caldwell county, this having been his home for many years prior to his demise. His estimable companion was formerly Miss Harriet C. Ellis, who came to this county in 1840. Born in Caldwell county January 26, 1845, Thomas J. Butts has, like his brother, followed the pursuits of agriculture as his principal occupation during his lifetime, though for some two or three years after returning from the battlefield he devoted his attention to the study of law, first under the tutorship of Col. C.T. Garner, of Richmond, Mo., following the practice of his profession for about eight years. A career passed in this vicinity from his very birth has caused him to become widely and favorably known to the people of this county and community, and he is recognized as a progressive agriculturist and stockman. It was on August 9, 1864, when he enlisted in the Missouri volunteer infantry, becoming a member of Co. C, 44th regiment, and serving with that command until August, 1865, when he was honorably mustered out and then returned home. Mr. Butts has been twice married; first, August 14, 1873, to Miss Kate Stirman, of Missouri, whose death occurred August 12, 1876. She left an infant son, who also died in about nine days after her death. His second wife was formerly Miss Mary A. Reynolds, and their union was consumated January 15, 1885. Mrs. Butts is a daughter of Thomas and Mary J. (Smith) Reynolds, and was herself born and brought up in Missouri. It should have been mentioned in connection with Mr. B.'s military career that he participated in a number of serious engagements, among others those of Union Mills, Mo., Spring Hill and Franklin, Tenn., where he received three wounds, from the effects of which he still suffers to some extent.

Obituary

Hamilton Advocate-Hamiltonian, Hamilton, Missouri October 30, 1919 T.J. BUTTS IS DEAD Thomas Jackson Butts, prominent among the old and honored residents of Kingston, Justice of the Peace, retired agriculturist and lawyer, exsoldier of the Civil War, passed away at the family home in the county seat on October 23, 1919, after an extended illness. Funeral services for Mr. Butts were conducted from St. Paul's M.E. church, South, by the pastor, Rev. G. L. Glenn, who took for his text Job 10:20. Mr. Butts was a native of Caldwell county, having been born at Mirabile January 26, 1845. Colonel Butts, his father, was born in Culpepper county, Va., and was a member of an old and honored family of the Old Dominion. The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm and obtained his education in the public schools of Caldwell county. It should be noted that during the Civil War while the father was in the Confederate service, the son saw the right on the other side and acted accordingly, and became a member of Co. C. 44th Reg., Mo. Vol. under General A.J. Smith. He saw service in a number of hard fought engagements, including the battle of Franklin, Tenn., where he was shot through the right arm. He was removed to the hospital at Cairo, Ill., and upon his recovery received an honorable discharge and returned to the home farm. Mr. Butts studied law under such distinguised preceptors as General Doniphan and C.T. Garner and was admitted to practice in October, 1867. For two years he was a lawyer in Calhoun, Texas, and after that was more or less identified with the bar in Caldwell county. For many years he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, but eventually retired from active business. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1911 and continued to hold that office until his death. He presided over his court with an impartiality and ability which won him the esteem and respect of all. The deceased was a prominent member of the Ben Logan Post, G.A. R., and served in official capacities. His fraternal connection was with the Odd Fellows and his religious belief that of the Christian church, though he was a member of the M.E. church, South. He was married in Daviess county in 1873 to Miss Kate Stirman, who passed away in August, 1876. On January 15, 1885, he was married to Mary A. Reynolds at Kingston, to whom seven children were born. Miss Effie May is employed at Pocatello, Idaho, William M. of Idaho, J.T., Jr., deceased, Mrs. Harriet Clark Thompson of Kingston, Vest and Cockerel Butts of Kingston, and Abbie, deceased. The wife and surviving children were at his bedside when he passed away.

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   Thomas J. Butts
   Regiment Name 44 Missouri Infantry
   Side Union
   Company C
   Soldier's Rank_In Pvt.
   Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
   Film Number M390 roll 7
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