List of United States Political Families (B) - The Butlers of Pennsylvania

The Butlers of Pennsylvania

  • William Butler (1822–1909), Common Pleas Court Judge in Pennsylvania 1861-1879, U.S. District Court Judge in Pennsylvania 1879-1899. Brother of Samuel Butler.
  • Samuel Butler, Treasurer of Pennsylvania 1880-1882. Brother of William Butler.
    • Thomas S. Butler (1855–1928), Pennsylvania State Court Judge 1888, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1897-1928. Son of Samuel Butler.
      • Smedley Butler (1881–1940), candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania 1932. Son of Thomas S. Butler.

NOTE: Thomas S. Butler was also son-in-law of U.S. Representative Smedley Darlington.

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