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Joel Butler was born about 1801, in Culpeper County, Virginia, the son of Spencer Butler and Elizabeth (last name unknown).
Joel was mentioned in his father's will, dated July 20, 1818, to receive five dollars.
Joel married (unknown) about 1822, probably in Culpeper County. Census indicates that he and his first wife had a son and a daughter. It appears his first wife died about 1825-1826, possible in or soon after childbirth.
Joel married Sarah Ann Horton on December 15, 1826, in Culpeper County. Sarah Ann Horton was born May 21, 1808, in Culpeper County.
The 1830 Culpeper County census shows Joel Butler, a male 30-39; one male 5-9 (b. 1821-1825 from his first marriage); one male under 5; one female 20-29 and one female 5-9 (b. 1821-1825 from his first marriage).
Joel and Sarah appear on the 1850 and 1860 Rappahannock County, Virginia census with their children. Prior to 1870, the family moved to the District of Columbia. They appear on the 1870 Washington, D.C. census, living in Ward 7 of the City of Washington. Their daughter and son-in-law, Thomas and Virginia Bradburn and children were living with them at the time.
Joel died December 27, 1871, in Washington, DC. Sarah died there March 15, 1890.
The two children from Joel's first marriage remain unidentified at this time.
Children of Joel Butler and Sarah Horton
1. Isabella Butler, b. abt 1828, Culpeper Co, VA
2. Emily I. Butler, b. abt 1830, Culpeper Co, VA
3. Mary M. Butler, b. abt 1831, Culpeper Co, VA
4. Robert H. Butler, b. abt 1834, Culpeper Co, VA
5. Elizabeth Butler, b. abt 1837, VA
6. Sarah Ann Butler, b. abt 1842, VA; m. Louis Karl Gury in 1869, in Washington, D.C.
7. Elizabeth Virginia Butler, b. May 4, 1845, VA; d. Feb 14, 1919, Washington, DC; m. Thomas Welch Bradburn on July 4, 1865, Washington, DC
8. Amanda R. Butler, b. abt 1848, VA