Samuel Butler (politician)
Samuel Butler | |
|---|---|
| 36th Treasurer of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1880–1882 | |
| Preceded by | Amos C. Noyes |
| Succeeded by | Silas M. Bailey |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1877–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Elisha W. Baily, Peter G. Carey, George Fairlamb Smith, John P. Edge |
| Succeeded by | John A. Reynolds, Theodore K. Stubbs, John T. Potts, William Wayne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1825 Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 1, 1891 (aged 65) West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
| Relations | William Butler (brother) Thomas S. Butler (son) Smedley Butler (grandson) |
| Education | Unionville Academy |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samuel Butler (February 2, 1825 – February 1, 1891) was an American politician who served as Pennsylvania State Treasurer from 1880 to 1882. A member of the Republican Party from Chester County, Butler previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1877 to 1880. He unsuccessfully sought his party's gubernatorial nomination in 1882.