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Joseph Butler was born March 1825, in Culpeper County, Virginia, the son of William Butler and Jane (last name unknown).
Joseph married Susan Margaret Purks on July 24, 1849 in Culpeper County. Susan Purks was the daughter of Joseph P. Purks and Mary Anne Wintz. (Susan's siblings Mary Catherine and John married Joseph's siblings James Thomas and Jane.)
Joseph died July 3, 1906 in Culpeper County.
Children of Joseph Butler and Susan Purks
1. Edward Lewis Butler, b. 1850, Culpeper Co, VA
2. John Joseph Butler, b. 1851, Culpeper Co, VA; d. 1915, Culpeper Co.
3. Virginia Butler, b. 1852, Culpeper Co, VA; m. John H. Rumsey
4. Montgomery Butler, b. 1859, Culpeper Co, VA; d. 1940
5. Martha E. Butler, b. 1862, Culpeper Co, VA; m. John H. Purks
6. Josephine Butler, b. 1864, Culpeper Co, VA; d. 1890, Culpeper Co.
7. Lizzie Florence Butler, b. 1867; m. John Alfred Rumsey
8. Lilly B. Butler, b. 1871; m. John Wood Allen
9. Nona Butler, b. 1872
10. Lewellyn Butler, b. 1875