Nansemond-Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Butler, James M., 1892 

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OLD TIMES 
In Suffolk 
By Lemuel Clifford 

PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES 

  One of the early builders of Suffolk was James M. Butler, who died at his 
home here on Tuesday, April 7, 1892, at the age of 55 years. 

  He came to Suffolk to live at the close of the Civil War, and engaged in the 
business of manufacturing vehicles such as buggies, phaetons, carts and 
wagons, and his plant turned out many of the outfits for logging.  His log 
carriers were considered the best on the market, and the establishment dates 
back in the business history, perhaps, making his plant the oldest in Suffolk, 
(which business, by the way, is still in continuous operation).  He was a 
native of Isle of Wight county. 

  Mr. Butler one time served the town as a councilman, and was a member of 
Nansemond Lodge No. 2090 Knights of Honor.  During his lifetime as a citizen 
of Suffolk accumulated a substantial lot of real estate, much of which still 
remains in the family. 

  Surviving him at his death, were a widow, three sons, and two daughters, the 
sons being John M., Harvey M., and Frank E., the daughters being Mrs. Annie 
Ballance and Miss Emily Butler. 

BUSINESS SUSPENDS 

  There was a suspension of the larger business places of the town during the 
funeral exercises as a mark of respect to his memory. 

  The funeral service was held from the Baptist church on April 8, 1892, and 
the Rev. H.A. Bagby officiated, assisted by the Rev. W.W. Staley. 

  Interment was in Cedar Hill cemetery. 

  The pall-bearers were J.H. Macleary, M.F. Lloyd, George W. Nurney, D.C. 
Harrell, H.W. Bradshaw and J.C. Freeny. 


James Madison BUTLER, carriage maker, former councilman, Confederate veteran, 
b. 27 Aug 1838, Isle of Wight Co., d. 7 Apr 1892, at home, Suffolk, 
interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block E, Lot 45*), Suffolk, 8 Apr 1892, 
"Suffolk (VA) News-Herald," Vol. 15, No. 93, Fri., July 9, 1937, p. 4 

*Additional information: 

Cedar Hill list, an extension of the 
   Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/cemeteries/cedar_a.txt 

Photos of his monument - added by Hixburg 23958 & Jake Dog - 
   are posted with Find a Grave Memorial #77562659. 

His parents, Hezekiah BUTLER & Faithy McCLENNY, m. 18 May 1833, 
   in Isle of Wight Co. 

D.Cert. 12450 (Suffolk #199) 

He served as private in Co. D, 16th VA Infantry, and was detailed to the 
   Quartermaster Dept. to build wagons. 


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