His son, William A., was reared a farmer. and grew up in the rough school of pioneer life. On October 19, 1869, he was married to Mary B. Cowan, a daughter of William and Narcissa (Jones) Cowan. [See sketch of the Cowan family for a more extended notice.] After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Butler settled on land belongjng to the old Butler estate, consisting of eighty acres. By industry and thrift and estimating the land which his wife inherited, consisting of 167 acres, he has now in his possession 616 acres upon which he has made excellent improvements, erecting a handsome brick residence in 1882 which is tastefully furnished, and bears evidences of culture and refinement. Mr. and Mrs. Butler are the parents of three children: Wina 8., William Burton and Eddie L. These children are receiving good educations and interesting reading matter and wholesome books are an important feature of the family life. Mr. Butler is a Republican, and although he is eminently capable of filling any office within the gift of the county, he much prefers the quiet, unostentatious life he is leading. His wife was formerly a member of the United Presbyterian Church.