| Name |
James Benjamin BUTLER |
| Born |
24 Nov 1880 |
Ramsey, Murray, Georgia  [1, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
- Birth information:
24 Nov 1880 -> recorded on headstone
25 Nov 1880 -> stated on WWI draft registration card
Nov 1880 -> stated on 1900 census
25 Nov 1880; Bartow Co. GA -> death certificate
1880, Ramsey, GA -> 21 at time of Army enlistment in 1901
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| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
1900 |
Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia [6] |
- James (19) appeared in the household of David S. Butler (45) as his son. He was born Nov 1880 and was single. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a day laborer. The household also included Malinda J. (40), Callie (17), Rosa (15), Belle (12), Clara J. (9), William (8), "Loula" M (6), Burgin (4m). The family lived on a farm, which Dave owned free and clear.
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| Physical Description |
1901 [5] |
- He had blue eyes, light brown hair, a ruddy complexion, and was 6 feet tall.
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| Military |
From 10 Nov 1901 to 9 Nov 1904 |
, , , Philippines [5, 7, 8, 9] |
| Philippine-American War |
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| Physical Description |
1917 or 1918 [3] |
- He is tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and sandy hair.
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| Residence |
1917 or 1918 |
Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [3] |
- At the time of his draft registration, J. B. was a farmer in Ramhurst, GA. He was a native-born citizen of the U.S.
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| Census |
1920 |
Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia [10] |
- "J. B. Butter" (39) appeared as head of household. The family lived on a farm, which they owned, free and clear. He and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included his wife, Maud (36) and their children: Floyd (12), J. B. (10), George (8), Edna (6), Luke (4), and John (2). He was a general farmer.
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| Military |
26 Jul 1921 |
, , Georgia [11] |
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| Residence |
Sep 1924 |
Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [12] |
| Census |
1930 |
Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia [13] |
- James B. Butler (49) appeared as head of household. The family home was rented for $20 and they did not have a radio. He had not attended school during the year and was literate. He and his father were born in Georgia; his mother was born in North Carolina. His occupation was Sheriff of Murray County. He was not a veteran.
The 1930 Household of Jim Butler
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| Occupation |
1930 |
Murray County, Georgia [13, 14] |
| Sheriff, per 1930 census and family history |
- He was Sheriff of Murray County. In 1929, the county books were stolen and J. B. found them under the courthouse. In 1930, he was wounded when shot by a would-be prisoner.
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| Residence |
1935 |
Murray County, Georgia [15] |
- The family lived outside of town.
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| Residence |
1938 |
Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [2] |
- his residence at the time of his father's death -> obituary clipping taped in Dave Butler's funeral book
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| Census |
1940 |
Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia [15] |
- James B. Butler (59) appeared as head of household. Their home was rented for $18 and was not a farm. He had completed two years of high school. He was born in Georgia. In 1935, the family lived in Murray County, outside of town. He was employed in private or non-emergency government work. He worked 70 hours a week as an Officer for the city & county. His worker class was recorded as PW - private work. He earned $700 in salary or wages in 1939 and also received more than $50 in non-wage income. Edna Jo was the informant.
The supplementary questions were asked for Jim:
His parents were both born in Georgia. He was not reported as a veteran. He did not have a social security number. His usual occupation was farming.
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| Name |
Jim Butler |
| Occupation |
1941 [16] |
| railroad |
| Residence |
1944 |
Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [1] |
- His usual residence at the time of his death.
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| Died |
29 Nov 1944 |
Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [1, 4] |
- 28 Nov 1944 -> inscribed on gravestone
29 Nov 1944; Ramhurst, Murray, GA -> death certificate
He died of a cerebral hemorrhage.
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| Buried |
1 Dec 1944 |
Ramsey Cemetery, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia [1, 4] |
- He was buried on 01 Dec 1944. Love Funeral Home in Dalton, GA handled the arrangements.
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| Notes |
- Name:
James B. Butler -> Dave Butler's funeral book
Connection to parents:
*His parents are reported as David S. Butler of GA and Mary J. Hemphill of NC on his death certificate.
*His father was named as D. S. Butler in his Army enlistment.
*He is a named as a son of D. S. Butler and M. J. Hemphill Butler -> Dave Butler's funeral book
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| Person ID |
I1521 |
Kendrick-Hemphill |
| Last Modified |
26 Jul 2015 |
| Family |
Maud Angeline WHITENER, b. 27 Aug 1885, Dennis, Murray, Georgia , d. 7 Apr 1975, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia (Age 89 years) |
| Married |
8 Feb 1906 |
Murray County, Georgia [17] |
| Children |
| + | 1. Floyd David BUTLER, b. 26 Jun 1907, Quanah, Hardeman, Texas , d. 1974, Richmond, Richmond (City), Virginia (Age 66 years) |
| + | 2. James Benjamin BUTLER, Jr., b. 1910, Quanah, Hardeman, Texas , d. 16 Mar 1986, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia (Age 76 years) |
| + | 3. George William BUTLER, b. 28 Jan 1912, , , Texas , d. 19 May 1972, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia (Age 60 years) |
| | 4. Edna Josephine BUTLER, b. 24 Mar 1914, Quanah, Hardeman, Texas , d. 6 Sep 2000, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia (Age 86 years) |
| + | 5. Luke Hemphill BUTLER, b. 23 Apr 1916, Quanah, Hardeman, Texas , d. 22 Jan 1984, , Whitfield, Georgia (Age 67 years) |
| + | 6. John Taylor BUTLER, b. 19 Aug 1918, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia , d. 24 Feb 1988, Murray County, Georgia (Age 69 years) |
| | 7. Living |
| | 8. Beulah Maude BUTLER, b. 24 Dec 1924, d. 24 Dec 1924 (Age 0 years) |
| + | 9. Living |
| + | 10. Martha Billie BUTLER, b. 23 Sep 1928, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia , d. 8 Aug 2011 (Age 82 years) |
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| Last Modified |
27 Nov 2015 |
| Family ID |
F5 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1880 - 1944 (64 years)
