Thomas J. Butler
March 7, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper

General Thomas J. Butler of Prescott died in Pacific 
Grove Cal. Sunday morning of heart failure,  Mr. and 
Mrs. Butler having been there during the winter for 
the benefit of Mrs. Butler's health.

General Butler was born in Bedford Indiana in 1826 and 
was marreid in Boston in 1880 to Miss C.E. Blake. He was 
one of the most prominent men in Arizona until a few years 
ago when he retired from official and private business, 
since which time he and his wife have traveled extensively.

General Butler came across the plains in 1849, settling 
in Tehama County, California, where he engaged in mining.  
Later he removed to Colusa, where he was the first county 
clerk of that county.  In 1863 overnor Stanford appointed 
him Brigadier General of the Fifth Brigade of California 
Militia.  After having spent several years in Idaho, 
General Butler came to Arizona and was appointed 
territorial treasurer by Governor Hoyt. He held 
that office continuously for ten years. President 
Harrison appointed him receiver of public moneys 
for Arizona.

General Buter was particularly well known in Prescott, 
where he was for years engaged in the bnaking business 
and was always foremost among those who labored for the 
upbuilding of the city and the development of the 
territory.