Michael E. Butler Explained
Michael E. Butler (May 5, 1855 – August 3, 1926) was an American politician from New York.
Life
Butler was born on May 5, 1855, in New York City,[1] the son of Edmund Butler. After finishing school he worked in the stevedoring business with his father and brother.
In 1882, Butler was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 1st District. He served in the Assembly in 1883 and 1884.[2] He sat in the Assembly with Theodore Roosevelt and despite their different backgrounds and political beliefs struck a strong friendship. In the 1910 United States House of Representatives election, he was the Democratic candidate for New York's 6th congressional district. He lost the election to William M. Calder.[3] He was a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention.[4]
Butler died at his summer home in Quogue on August 3, 1926.[5] He was buried in Calvary Cemetery.[6]
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Notes and References
- Book: The Argus Almanac: A Political and Financial Annual for 1883. The Argus Company. 1883. Albany, N.Y.. 98. Google Books.
- Book: The Argus Almanac: A Political and Financial Almanac for 1884. The Argus Company. 1884. Albany, N.Y.. 100. Google Books.
- Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. J. B. Lyon Company. 1911. Albany, N.Y.. 640. Google Books.
- Book: Woodson. Urey. Official Report of the Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention, Held in Baltimore, Maryland, June 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and July 1 and 2, 1912. Blumenberg. Milton W.. The Peterson Linotyping Co.. 1912. Chicago, I.L.. 109. Urey Woodson. HathiTrust.
- News: 3 August 1926. Michael E. Butler, Veteran Political Leader, Dies at 71. 86. 2. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 213. New York, N.Y.. Brooklyn Public Library: Historical Newspapers.
- News: 6 August 1926. Political Leaders Pay Last Tribute at Butler Rites. 86. 3. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 216. New York, N.Y.. Brooklyn Public Library: Historical Newspapers.
