Living

Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1935, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia; Address:
  Dozier Street

Notes:

Connection to parents:
Named as James B. Butler's son on 1930 census.

Name:
George -> 1930 census
George W. Butler -> GA death index

Birth:
1913, TX -> age 17 on 1930 census
1912, GA -> age 8 on 1920 census
28 Jan 1912 -> headstone
28 Jan 1912 -> SSDI
1912, GA -> age 28 on 1940 census [he was the informant]

Census:
George (8) appeared in the household of "J. B. Butter" (39) as his son. The family lived on a farm, which they owned, free and clear. George and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a student. The household included Maud (36), Floyd (12), J. B. Jr. (10), Edna (6), Luke (4), and John (2).

Census:
George (17) appeared in the household of James B. Butler (49) as his son. The family home was rented for $20 and they did not have a radio. George was born in Texas, had attended school during the year, and was literate. He had no occupation.

The 1930 Household of Jim Butler

Buried:
Tombstone Tuesday: George and Ethel Butler

Died:
19 May 1972 -> headstone
19 May 1972; Whitfield County, GA -> GA deaths
May 1972 -> SSDI

George married Ethel WALDROP Aug 1933, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia. Ethel was born 12 Aug 1913, , , Georgia; died 11 Nov 1997; was buried Aft 11 Nov 1997, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia; Address:
  Dozier Street

Notes:

Birth:
12 Aug 1913 -> tombstone
1914, GA -> age 26 on 1940 census [her husband was the informant]

Buried:
Tombstone Tuesday: George and Ethel Butler

Other Events:

• Name: Jim Butler
• Census: 1900, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Physical Description: 1901
• Military: From 10 Nov 1901 to 9 Nov 1904, , , , Philippines; Philippine-American War
• Physical Description: 1917 or 1918
• Residence: 1917 or 1918, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Military: 26 Jul 1921, , , Georgia
• Residence: Sep 1924, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Occupation: 1930, Murray County, Georgia; Sheriff, per 1930 census and family history
• Residence: 1935, Murray County, Georgia
• Residence: 1938, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Occupation: 1941; railroad
• Residence: 1944, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
James B. Butler -> Dave Butler's funeral book

Connection to parents:
*His parents are reported as David S. Butler of GA and Mary J. Hemphill of NC on his death certificate.
*His father was named as D. S. Butler in his Army enlistment.
*He is a named as a son of D. S. Butler and M. J. Hemphill Butler -> Dave Butler's funeral book

Birth:
Birth information:
24 Nov 1880 -> recorded on headstone
25 Nov 1880 -> stated on WWI draft registration card
Nov 1880 -> stated on 1900 census
25 Nov 1880; Bartow Co. GA -> death certificate
1880, Ramsey, GA -> 21 at time of Army enlistment in 1901

Census:
James (19) appeared in the household of David S. Butler (45) as his son. He was born Nov 1880 and was single. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a day laborer. The household also included Malinda J. (40), Callie (17), Rosa (15), Belle (12), Clara J. (9), William (8), "Loula" M (6), Burgin (4m). The family lived on a farm, which Dave owned free and clear.

Physical Description:
He had blue eyes, light brown hair, a ruddy complexion, and was 6 feet tall.

Military:


Jim Butler’s Military Service

Physical Description:
He is tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and sandy hair.

Residence:
At the time of his draft registration, J. B. was a farmer in Ramhurst, GA. He was a native-born citizen of the U.S.

Census:
"J. B. Butter" (39) appeared as head of household. The family lived on a farm, which they owned, free and clear. He and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included his wife, Maud (36) and their children: Floyd (12), J. B. (10), George (8), Edna (6), Luke (4), and John (2). He was a general farmer.

Military:
Jim filed for a invalid pension.

Jim Butler’s Pension Card

Census:
James B. Butler (49) appeared as head of household. The family home was rented for $20 and they did not have a radio. He had not attended school during the year and was literate. He and his father were born in Georgia; his mother was born in North Carolina. His occupation was Sheriff of Murray County. He was not a veteran.

The 1930 Household of Jim Butler

Occupation:
He was Sheriff of Murray County. In 1929, the county books were stolen and J. B. found them under the courthouse. In 1930, he was wounded when shot by a would-be prisoner.

Residence:
The family lived outside of town.

Residence:
his residence at the time of his father's death -> obituary clipping taped in Dave Butler's funeral book

Census:
James B. Butler (59) appeared as head of household. Their home was rented for $18 and was not a farm. He had completed two years of high school. He was born in Georgia. In 1935, the family lived in Murray County, outside of town. He was employed in private or non-emergency government work. He worked 70 hours a week as an Officer for the city & county. His worker class was recorded as PW - private work. He earned $700 in salary or wages in 1939 and also received more than $50 in non-wage income. Edna Jo was the informant.



The supplementary questions were asked for Jim:
His parents were both born in Georgia. He was not reported as a veteran. He did not have a social security number. His usual occupation was farming.

Residence:
His usual residence at the time of his death.

Buried:
He was buried on 01 Dec 1944. Love Funeral Home in Dalton, GA handled the arrangements.

Died:
28 Nov 1944 -> inscribed on gravestone
29 Nov 1944; Ramhurst, Murray, GA -> death certificate
He died of a cerebral hemorrhage.

James married Maud Angeline WHITENER 8 Feb 1906, Murray County, Georgia. Maud (daughter of William Everett WHITENER and Mary Elizabeth PATTERSON) was born 27 Aug 1885, Dennis, Murray, Georgia; died 7 Apr 1975, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia; was buried 9 Apr 1975, Ramsey Cemetery, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1935, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 12 May 1966, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Maud Whitener -> 1900 census
Maude Angela Butler -> death certificate

Connection to parents:
*Her parents are reported as Bill Whitener and Mary Patterson on her death certificate.
*She is named as William Whitener's daughter -> 1900 census

Census:
Maud (13) appeared in the household of William Whitener (44) as his daughter. She was born Aug 1886. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She was at school. The household included Mary (34), Avery (23), "Bular" (10), Lula (8), John A. (7), and "Due Ric" (1). The family lived on a farm, which was rented.

Census:
Maud (36) appeared in the household of "J. B. Butter" (39) as his wife. The family lived on a farm, which they owned, free and clear. Shee and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included their children: Floyd (12), J. B. (10), George (8), Edna (6), Luke (4), and John (2).

Census:
Maude (45) appeared in the household of James B. Butler (49) as his wife. She was the homemaker. The family home was rented for $20 and they did not have a radio. Maud and both parents were born in Georgia. Occupation, "none."

The 1930 Household of Jim Butler

Residence:
The family lived outside of town.

Census:
Maud (55) appeared in the household of James B. Butler (59) appeared as his wife. Their home was rented for $18 and was not a farm. She had completed one year of high school. She was born in Georgia. In 1935, the family lived in Murray County, outside of town. She was engaged in home housekeeping. Edna Jo was the informant.

Residence:
She resided in Chatsworth when her sister Beulah died.

Buried:
She was buried 09 Apr 1975 at Ramsey Cemetery. Peeples Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Died:
"Maude Angela Butler" died on 07 Apr 1975 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Dalton, Georgia. She was 89 years old. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Her daughter, Miss Edna Jo Butler, was the informant.

Other Events:

• Name: Dave Butler
• Residence: Abt 1856–1857, Cassville, Cass, Georgia
• Residence: Abt 1857–1867
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1901, Dennis, Murray, Georgia; residence at time of son's Army enlistment
• Census: 1910, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Ballground & Rock Creek Road, Ballground District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Dennis Road, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

*His parents are recorded on his death certificate as Jim Butler and Rhoda Q. Butler.

*"Historical records (newspaper accounts) document that David Butler was a cousin of John Marion Quarles, also a grandson of John Quarles/Frances Winters."

*His parents are named as James Butler and Rhoda Quarles Butler -> funeral book

Birth:
25 May 1855 -> recorded on headstone
May 1855 -> stated on 1900 census
25 May 1855; Adairsville, GA -> death certificate
25 May 1855; Adairsville, GA -> funeral book

FAN:
William T. Wofford

Residence:
David lived with William T. Wofford (later a Brigadier General in the Civil War) after his mother's death.

Residence:
Dave lived with his father and Nancy Floyd Butler.

Census:
Dave "Ballard" (14) appeared in his own household, next door to General William Wofford. He is reported as being "at school." He was born in Georgia. The household included Milla Smith (61), whose occupation was keeping house.

[The age matches and since Dave is known to have lived in General Wofford's home at one time, it is very possible that this is Dave Butler.]

Census:
David S. "Butter" (25) appeared as head of household. He was a farm laborer. He and his mother were born in Georgia and his father was born in Virginia. The household included his wife, Malinda J. (20) and daughter, Mattie L. (10/12).

Census:
David S. Butler (45) appeared as head of household. He was born May 1855. He and his mother were born in Georgia and his father was born in Virginia. He was a farmer. Malinda J. (40) appeared as David's wife. They had been married 21 years. The household also included James (19), Callie (17), Rosa (15), Belle (12), Clara J. (9), William (8), "Loula" M (6), Burgin (4m). The family lived on a farm, which Dave owned free and clear.

Census:
David S. Butler (52) appeared as head of household. He was married. He and his mother were born in Georgia and his father was born in Virginia. He was a farmer on a general farm. His home was owned free and was a farm. Other household members included his wife, Malinda J. (49), and children: Clara J. (19), Will T. (17), Lula M. (16), Burgin H. (11), Annie B. (8), Frank J. (6), and Olen M. (3).

Census:
"D. S. Butter" (65) appeared as head of household. The family lived on a farm, which they owned free. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a self-employed, general farmer. The household included Jossie (59), Will (29, Lula (25), Annie (18), Frank (16), and Olen (14).

Census:
Dave S. Butler (73) appeared as head of household. His home was rented for $8 (69% of homes in the neighborhood were rented). The family did not own a radio. Dave was 21 when he got married. He could read and write. He and his mother were born in Georgia and his father in Virginia. He had no occupation. He was not a veteran. The household included "Milinda J." (64), Frank (22), and Olen (21).

Dave and Malinda's daughter, Mattie Sampler, lived five households up.

Buried:
19 May 1938; Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Ramhurst. Love Funeral Home in Dalton was the undertaker.

David Sanford Butler’s Funeral Book – Treasure Chest Thursday

Died:
18 May 1938; Chatsworth, Murray, GA -> death certificate
Cause of death was carcinoma of the neck. Dave was under the care of Dr. E. H. Dickie of Chatsworth from May 1 to May 18. -> death certificate

"D. S. Butler died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Sampler." -> death notice clipping taped in funeral book

David married Malinda Josephine HEMPHILL Abt 1878-1879. Malinda (daughter of Benjamin Burgin HEMPHILL and Martha Elizabeth LYTLE) was born 27 May 1860, Murray County, Georgia; died 16 Nov 1933, Murray County, Georgia; was buried 17 Nov 1933, Ramsey Cemetery, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Josie or Joe Hemphill
• Census: 1860, Georgia Militia District 825, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Georgia Militia District 825, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Will: 22 Oct 1903, , McDowell, North Carolina
• Census: 1910, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Ballground & Rock Creek Road
• Census: 1930, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Dennis Road
• Residence: 1933, Ramhurst, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Connection to parents:
*Josephine is listed as a daughter in Ben Hemphill's obituary.
*Ben is also recorded as her father on her death certificate.
*She is named as a niece in Thomas Bratcher Hemphill's will; Thomas was Ben Hemphill's brother.

http://www.toniasroots.net/2011/07/20/wordless-wednesday-josephine-hemphill-butler/

*Her parents are named as Benjamin B. Hemphill and Mattie Lytle Hemphill in Dave Butler's funeral book.

Census:
Mary J. (10) [I think this is Malinda Josephine, not Mary Jane] appeared in the household of Benj. B. Hemphill (44). She was "at home." She was born in Georgia. The household included Frances (33), and Lucy Saunders (16).

Census:
Malinda J. (20) appeared in the household of David S. "Butter" (25) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in North Carolina. The household included their daughter, Mattie L. (10/12).

Census:
Malinda J. (40) appeared in the household of David S. Butler (45) as his wife. She was born May 1860. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in North Carolina. Josephine and Dave had been married 21 years. She had given birth to 10 children, but only nine were still living. The household also included James (19), Callie (17), Rosa (15), Belle (12), Clara J. (9), William (8), "Loula" M (6), Burgin (4m). The family lived on a farm, which Dave owned free and clear.

Will:
Mary Jane and Josephine were named as devisees in Thomas Bratcher Hemphill's will. They received his land in Murray County, GA.

Will Transcription

Census:
Malinda J. (49) appeared in the household of David S. Butler (52) as his wife. They had been married 32 years. Josie was the mother of 14 children, 12 of whom were still living. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in North Carolina. The family home was owned free and was a farm. Other household members included their children: Clara J. (19), Will T. (17), Lula M. (16), Burgin H. (11), Annie B. (8), Frank J. (6), and Olen M. (3).

Residence:
Her residence at the time of her death.

Buried:
She was buried 17 Nov 1933 at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. The undertaker was Fred Brown of Eton, GA.

Died:
16 Nov 1933 -> inscribed on headstone
16 Nov 1933 -> death certificate

Notes:

Married:
1878 -> married 32 years on 1910 census
1879 -> married 21 years on 1900 census

Other Events:

• Name: Bill Whitener
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Boardtown District, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Immigration: Between 1904 and 1907, , , Oklahoma
• Census: 1910, Township 2, Rogers, Oklahoma
• Census: 1920, Foyil, Rogers, Oklahoma
• Census: 1930, Militia District 824, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
William E. Whitener -> 1860 census

Relationship to parents:
Appeared in Philip Whitener's household -> 1860 census

William Everett Whitener Timeline

Birth:
Dec 1855, GA -> stated on 1900 census
1856, GA -> age 24 on 1880 census
1856. GA -> age 14 on 1870 census

Census:
William E. (4) appeared in the household of Philip "Whitner" (26). He was born in Georgia.

Other household members included Levina J. (30), Henry H. (6), and Laura (1).

Census:
William Whitener (14) appeared in the household of Anna Searcy (66). He worked on the farm. He was born in Georgia. He could not read or write.

The household included Martha (29).

Census:
William "Whitner" (24) appeared as head of household. He was married and his occupation is given as laborer. He was born in Georgia and both parents were born in North Carolina. Other household members included his wife Roxey C. (27) and their sons, Harley (7), Avery N (3), Brownlow (2), and Samuel (3 months).

William's grandmother, Anna Searcy, lived next door, and his mother, Levina Whitener, lived three households down.

Census:
William (44) appeared as head of household. He was born Dec 1855. He and his mother were reported to be born in Georgia and his father in North Carolina. He was a farmer. He and Mary (34), were reported to have been married 25 years [incorrect]. The household also included Avery (23), Maud (13), "Bular" (10), Lula (8), John A. (7), and "Due Ric" (1). The family lived on a farm, which was rented.

Census:
William E. Whitner (55) appeared as head of household. He had been married 24 years and this was his second marriage. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a general farm and was an employer. He was literate. His home was rented and was a farm.

The household included Mary L. (43), Arthur J. (16), Rex D. (11), Ethel L. (9), Mary T. (6), and Bertha (3).

Census:
W. E. Whitener (64) appeared as head of household. His home ownership status was marked "Un." He was married. He was literate. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a general farm, working on his own account.

The household included Mary (51), Dewey Reck (21), Theo (15), and Bertha (12).

Census:
W. E. (74) appeared in the household of William A. Whitener (47) as his father. He was widowed. He had not attended school during the year and was literate. He was born in Georgia and both his parents were born in North Carolina. He had no occupation. The household included Printis A (35), Lois E. (12), W. D. (9), Ruth (6), and Teddy L. (1 4/12).

William married Mary Elizabeth PATTERSON 3 Jul 1883, , Gilmer County, Georgia. Mary (daughter of Jeremiah PATTERSON and Elizabeth Sarah DAVIS) was born 7 Feb 1867, Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia; died 6 Apr 1920, Sand Springs, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried Aft 6 Apr 1920, Wards Grove Cemetery, Foyil, Rogers County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Cherry Log, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Immigration: Between 1904 and 1907, , , Oklahoma
• Census: 1910, Township 2, Rogers, Oklahoma
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Foyil, Rogers, Oklahoma
• Census: 1920, Foyil, Rogers, Oklahoma

Notes:

Name:
Mary Whitner -> brother William H. Patterson's Eastern Cherokee app # 14089
Mary L. Whitner -> 1910 census

Connection to parents:
Named as William Henson Patterson's sibling -> ECA # 14089

Birth:
Feb 1866, Georgia -> stated on 1900 census
1869, GA -> age 51 on 1910 census
1920 Census: 1869
Wm Henson Eastern Cherokee App: Jul 1867
Butler Ahnentafel: 07 Feb 1866
1866, Georgia -> age 14 on 1880 census

Census:
Mary (14) appeared in the household of "Bradly Hallford" (54) as his daughter [she is his step-daughter]. She was "at home" and had attended school during the year. She and her father were born in Georgia and her mother in Tennessee. The household included Sarah (44), Nancy C. (32), Elizabeth H. (28), James W. (13), Jackson [Patterson] (12), and Sarah A. (8).

Census:
Mary (34) appeared in the household of William Whitener (44) as his wife. She was born Feb 1866. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She and William were reported to have been married 25 years [incorrect]. Mary is reported to be the mother of six children, all of whom were living [also incorrect, I think]. The household included Avery (23), Maud (13), "Bular" (10), Lula (8), John A. (7), and "Due Ric" (1). The family lived on a farm, which was rented.

Census:
Mary L. (43) appeared in the household of William E. Whitner (55) as his wife. They had been married 24 years and this was her first marriage. She and her father were born in Georgia and her mother was born in Tennessee. She had no occupation. She was literate.

The household included Arthur J. (16), Rex D. (11), Ethel L. (9), Mary T. (6), and Bertha (3).

Census:
Mary (51) appeared in the household of W. E. Whitener (64) as his wife. She was literate. She and both parents were born in Georgia. Her occupation was "none."

The household included Dewey Reck (21), Theo (15), and Bertha (12).