Legacy and Death
Butler was instrumental in founding New York University in 1831 and served in various capacities with the university from its inception. He was made principal professor at the New York University in 1837.
While visiting Europe in 1858, he died in Paris, France. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx.
Fort Butler, one of the main forts built for the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians on the Trail of Tears, was named for him.
He was the grandfather of Sir Alfred Allen Booth, Bt, a director of Alfred Booth and Company and chairman of Cunard.
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