Genealogy of the Butler Family of Durham New Hampshire

A genealogy of the Butler family of Durham New Hampshire as extracted from the History of Durham New Hampshire and other sources.

Francis Butler married, 14 July 1816, Hannah, daughter of Benjamin Chesley, born 1 Jan. 1799. He died 30 April 1831, aged 38. His widow married, (2) July 1832, Daniel Young, who died 6 Feb. 1838, married (3) Hudson Peavey of Strafford and died 26 Feb. 1881, aged 81. Children by first marriage:

1. Mary Jane Butler born 4 Jan. 1820; d. 22 April 1862. Unm.
2. James Butler born 20 Aug. 1823; married Emily, daughter of Moses Woodman. Ch.,
   1. Edgar Butler.
   2. Frank Butler.
   3. Benjamin Butler.
3. George W. Butler born 2 March 1826; married Christina _______. Had son:
   1. Charles E. Butler
4. Sarah Ann Butler born 4 July 1831; married Charles S. Davis; d. 4 Dec. 1871. He was drowned 2 Oct. 1867, aged 33-7-7. Had son:
   1. Walter C. Davis, who married Marcia Paul.

Children by second marriage:

1. Almira Young born 6 March 1834; died 12 Dec. 1860. Unm.
2. Albert Young born 3 Feb. 1837; married 12 June 1864, Mary Ann Gleason, born 10 Nov. 1832. She d. 5 Feb. 1909. He d. 21 Sept. 1910. Had daughter:
   1. Mary E. Young born 4 Aug. 1869, who married Charles A. Smart.

Miscellaneous Butler’s found in Durham Records

James Butler was taxed in Durham, 1786-90.