Biography of Butler, Charles A. Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller November 1997 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Charles A. Butler, the present efficient district attorney for the city of New Orleans, was born in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 10, 1853. His parents, James and Mary A. (Ryan) Butler, were both born in Ireland. James Butler was a merchant, and was engaged in active mercantile pursuits at the time of his death, November 14, 1853. Mrs. Butler removed to New Orleans in December, 1854, and here, he was reared to manhood, and early began the battle of life. Like many other men who now occupy prominent positions in the great cities of our country, his lot in youth was very laborious. He succeeded in securing a good practical education in private schools, which, combined with his natural ability, energy and untiring industry, have well fitted and qualified him for the various positions in life which he has been called upon to fill. He was elected a member to the common council of the City of New Orleans in 1882, and served until 1884. During the same period he served as chief deputy criminal sheriff of the parish of Orleans. In 1884 he was elected to fill the position of criminal sheriff of the parish, serving until 1888. At the close of his term, he entered upon the study of the law, and graduated from the law department of the Tulane university in 1890. Shortly afterward he opened a law office and at once entered into a remunerative practice. In the fall of 1891 he formed a co-partnership with Mr. A. J. Murphy, which was terminated by reason of Mr. Butler's election to the high and responsible position which he now fills, in April, 1892. Mr. Butler at once impresses you as a man of great strength, depth and grasp of mind. Close and attentive to business; abstemious in his habits; laborious in his researches, and he never permits the interests in his hands to suffer. Mr. Butler has also been prominently connected with many organizations in the city of New Orleans: Is a member of the K. O. H.; of the Columbia Athletic Club; has for a long time been a member of the board of delegates of the Firemen's Charitable association; was for many years the president of Creole Fire Company No. 9; is at present a member of the board of managers and the treasurer of the now famous Crescent Democratic Club of New Orleans--the "Tammany Club" of the South. He early identified himself with the democratic party. and soon became one of its most prominent leaders in the state of Louisiana; was an elector on the Hancock ticket in 1880, and has been a member of every parish and state convention since 1878. On June 6, 1881, he was married to Miss Julia L. C. Weber, and is now the father of two sons. As an officer he enjoys the confidence of the people. As a Christian he is a practical Catholic. As a father and husband he is quite devoted to his family. As a citizen, a most exemplary one, worthy and capable of filling any position that the people may tender him. From Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, volume 2, p.330. Submitted by Mike Miller