Jay County IN Archives Biographies.....Butcher, William W. April 6, 1851 - 
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Source: Biographical & Historical Record of Jay & Blackford Counties, Indiana
Author: Lewis Publishing Co

William W. Butcher, a son of George W. and Elizabeth (Nelson) Butcher, is a 
dealer in general merchandise 

produce, butter and eggs, etc.  He established his business in 1872, and his 
annual sales amount to $50,000.  

In his tore may be found dry goods, boots and shoes and staple and fancy 
groceries.  He has a good trade and 

has secured the confidence of the people.  He was born in this county April 6, 
1851.  He was reared on a farm 

and attended the common schools of his father's district; also attended the 
Bluffton High-school in Wells 

County.  He was married October 27, 1872, to Miss Samantha Mason, of Bear 
Creek Township, a daughter of Jacob 

Mason.  They have four children - Luera, Irwin, Clara E., Laura May and 
Wilma.  Politically Mr. Butcher is a 

Democrat.  He owns forty acres of good land, has a story and a half residence, 
and other commodious buildings.  

Everything about the place indicates the thrift of the proprietor.

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