Cyrus M. Butt
C. M. Butt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Justin W. Ranney |
| Succeeded by | Angus Cameron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1833 Deerfield Township, Morgan County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1921 (aged 87) Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret Elizabeth McAuley
(m. 1864; died 1913) |
| Children |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Major, USV |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Cyrus M. Butt (September 30, 1833 – August 27, 1921) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1869 and 1870 sessions, representing La Crosse and Vernon counties. In historical documents, his name is often abbreviated as C. M. Butt.
Biography
Born in the township of Deerfield, Morgan County, Ohio, Butt moved to Viroqua, Wisconsin, in 1858 and was a farmer and lawyer. In 1859, Butt was elected district attorney for Vernon County, Wisconsin. Butt served in the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was commissioned colonel. In 1866, Butt was elected treasurer for Vernon County. He also served on the Viroqua village board and was president of the village. He also served on the school board and on the board of trustees for the Vernon County Asylum. In 1869 and 1860, Butt served in the Wisconsin State Senate. Butt died at his home in Viroqua, Wisconsin from a stroke.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ 'The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin 1870,' Biographical Sketch of C. M. Butt, pg. 367
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1899, pg. 179. Butt was listed as Cyrus M. Butt in the Wisconsin Blue Book 1899 in the roster on the Members of the Wisconsin Legislature.
- ^ 'Col. Butt Dies At His Home In Viroqua,' La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press, August 30, 1921, pg. 10
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