OBITS: Butler, Erastus; Ava, Oneida co., NY

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Rome Sentinel December 6, 1880
Ava - A correspondent of the Utica Herald writing under date of Dec. 1 
says: "One Erastus Butler, residing in the western part of our town, died from 
exposure and cold, a few days ago. He came from Rome, most of the way on foot, 
during the afternoon and was in company with one Joseph Wright. They were both 
the worse for whiskey. They resided about one-half a mile from the main 
thorough-fare, and reached the barway, which opened into the field that leads 
to the house, all right. Here Butler tramped around in the snow. His drunken 
companion tired to assist him, but they made poor headway. Wright succeeded in 
reaching the shanty and informed his family of the condition of Butler. He 
lived but a few minutes after reaching the house. Butler was a man of about 60 
years. He was in the army, went out from Boonville in the 97th regiment. He was 
in the service till the close of the war. He passed safely through many a 
battle and came home and died a drunkard's death. Foul play was suspected. Dr. 
Fraser examined the body but found no bruises. The remains were buried at West 
Branch yesterday."