John B. Butler

BUTLER

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 11/9/2004 at 04:55:37

John B. Butler
Was born near London, Canada, in 1856. Came with his parents to Iowa in 1868 and settled on a farm north of Fort Dodge. Received his primary education in the country schools. Was a member of the class of 1876 of Iowa State College, but quit college near the end of the junior year on account of poor health. Taught school for several years and served as county superintendent of schools of Webster county for four years. Was admitted to the bar in 1883. Served on the board of education of Fort Dodge for thirteen years, the most of the time being president of the board, and at present is a member of the school board. A democrat in politics and has been the candidate of his party for the state senate and for congress.

-source: Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number, Biographies of State Officers, pg. 310

-transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall (not related to subject)