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Descendants of Addison Butt

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1. ADDISON² BUTT (ARCHIBALD¹)^1,² was born Abt. 1782 in VA, and died Abt. 1844 in Pulaski County, KY ³. He married ELINOR GLENN⁴ May 19, 1802 in Botetourt Co., VA ⁵, daughter of JAMES GLENN and MARGARET YOUNG. She was born in Ireland?, and died Aft. 1844.

Notes for ADDISON BUTT:
Addison Butt came to Pulaski County, KY in 1807-1808

Research by Clarence Starns of Lexington, KY (deceased), descendant of William and Mary "Polly" Moore Butt. Clarence and his wife did a lot of family research in Pulaski County, KY, and were very knowledgeable of our Butt(s) family. Clarence Starns descends from William and Mary "Polly" Moore Butt. Some of William's descendants changed the spelling to Butte. (Dorothy D. Butt, P.O. Box 359, Bethany, IL 61914)
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MARRIAGE BOND
Marriage bond signed by Archibald Butt and James Glenn, indicating marriage date of May 19, 1802, Botetourt County Records (Clarence Starns)

Know all men by these presents that we Addison Butt & James Glenn are held and firmly bound to his Excellency James Monroe, Esqr. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to which payment well and truly to be in & to the said governor and his successor in office for the use of the , Commonwealth we bind ourselves, our executioners and administrators jointly and severally, ____ by these sealed with our seal and dated 19th day of May, 1802. The condition of the above obligation is such that ___ there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Addison Butt and Elinor Glenn, daughter of the above bound James. Therefore there be no lawful cause ___ to obstruct said marriage then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. Signed and sealed _____Archibald Butt (with an "X"" his mark") for Addison Butt. James Glenn. (A copy teste, George E. Holt, Jr., Clerk, Botetourt County Circuit Court, by Shirley Chamblin, Deputy Clerk, copy provided by Dorothy Bragg (Butt)).
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I just found another ref to an Addison Butt 198acre grant S. of Green River 18,149..granted 2-20-1807 Pulaski Co. Clifty Cr. Could well be a bro of Ambrose. Have not seen him mentioned as son of Zachariah, but who knows must be close relationship.
Jenny Oldham [jloldham@vvm.com]

November 21, 1808, 50 A of land was surveyed for Addison Butt west of Pitman Creek (Pulaski County, KY, Bk 1, Surveys p. 163.) (Clarence Starns)

200 A of land was bought May 24, 1830, from Wesley Hickson for $200 on Pitman Creek (Pulaski County, KY, Bk. 7, p.236 Deeds) (Clarence Starns)

September 12, 1818 - Addison Butt of the County of Pulaski as one of the legates of James Glenn, dec., by intermarriage with the said Glen's daughter, Elinor Glen, late of Botetourt County, State of Va. - make and appoint Whitehill Glen of the County of Montgomery, State of Ky., as my lawful attorney in the legation of James Glen in the administration of said Glen's estate in the County of Green, State of Ohio. (Pulaski County, KY, Bk. 3, p. 373 - Deeds) (Clarence Starns)

Deed by Jep Meeks (wife of Sarah Butt) Wm. Butt, Thomas Butt, James Moore (wife Nancy Butt) Reuben Butt, Archibald Butt, heirs at law and legal representative of Addison Butt, deceased, to Washington Gragg (wife Delilah Butt), Washington Gragg being an heir, to receive 1/7 of the estate. Sold for $155.00 - 198 acres, November 5, 1845. (Pulaski County, KY, Records, Bk.?) (Clarence Starns)

Sources listed by Nelita Snow: Marriage Rec. Botetourt Co., VA - Marriage Rec. Pulaski Co., KY - Estate settlement Addison Butt. Info from Dorothy Mercy, Falls Church, VA 22042, Revolutionary War Records of Archibald Butt. Father listed as Archibald Butt of Greenbriar Co., West VA, which is now a part of West Virginia. (Marilyn L. Ramsey Nickless, 3149 Wagner Hts. Rd., Stockton, CA 95209)

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1802 19 May married Eleanor Glenn in Botetourt Co, Virginia by the Methodist
Minister John Helms.
(July 9, 1997 from Kuziak@aol.com (Sheila Hellems Kuziak)
DRUMMOND, HELMS -
I am looking for the parents of John HELMS b:abt 1797 in VA. He married Rebecca DRUMMOND March 19, 1818 in Botetourt Co. I don't have proof as yet, but I think John's parents were the Rev. John HELMS and Elizabeth ?. In an obituary notice in "Herald of the Valley" newspaper dated July 23, 1821, it states that "the Rev. John Helms had been an active member of the Methodist church more than 30 years, and was the second member of that society in this (Fincastle) county; he has joined more than eight hundred couples in the holy state of matrimony". Can anyone tell me how to find information on that Methodist church? They may have information on the Rev. John HELMS and his family.)
Marriage bond signed by bride's father James Glenn and Archibald Butt. This coupled with the minister, time frame and location lead to the speculation that his father was Archibald. 1808 21 Nov 50 acres of land was surveyed west of Pitman Creek in Pulaski Co, Kentucky (Pulaski Co, KY, Bk 1, Surveys, p. 163) 1810 census - probably in Kentucky 1818 12 Sep Addison Butt of the county of Pulaski was named as one of the legates of James Glenn, deceased, by intermarriage with the said Glenn's daughter, Elinor Glen, late of Botetourt County, state of Virginia and made and appointed Whitehill Glen, the county of Montgomery, State of Ky, as his lawful attorney in the legation of James Glen in the administration of said Glen's estate in the county of Green, state of Ohio. (Pulaski Co, Deed Bk 3, p. 373) 1820 census - probably in Kentucky

1821 13 Aug Bill of Sale recorded in Berkeley County, Virginia Know all men by these presents that I Adison Butt of the County of Berkeley and the State of Virginia for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty Three dollars and forty eight and a half cents, to me in hand paid by James Rooney of the County and State aforesaid or before the sealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof I the said, Adison Butt do hereby acknowledge have granted Bargain and sold and by these presents do grant Bargain and sell unto the said James Rooney his executors administrators and assigns all the goods & Chattels,household stuff Implements and Furniture particularly mentioned, Exprefsed and Contained in the schedule herein particularly mentioned, That is to say one shovel plough one grey mare, and a set of Gears one Barrel on Tub Two Iron pots two dutch ovens, one Tea Kettle and bake plate Two feather beds
Bedding and bedsteads one Comer Cupboard, one Table four Chairs two flat Irons, one Chest, one flax wheel one Check Reel, one looking glass a pair of stilyards, one auger, one hand saw, one Chisel, one Iron pot Rack, one Barrel, & two Bread Trays, a shovel and Tongs [1 54] about eight acres of wheat in the ground, one pick Axe, one server, Two Tin Cups, a Coffee pot & pewter plate, Candle moulds one horn and strainer two tin water buckets and six Geese, all and singular which said Premises are now remaining standing or being in a certain Tenament lately occupied by Archibald Butt decd., in said County and now late m the occupation of the said Addison Butt, to have and to hold all and Singular the said Goods and Chattels, house hod stuff and furniture and other the premisses Bargained and sold mentioned or intended to be, to the said James Rooney his Executors Administrators and assigns forever and I the said Addison Butt, for myself my heirs executors or administrators all the singular the said goods and Household stuff and Furniture unto the said James Rooney, his
Executors Administrators and assigns all and every other person and persons whatsoever, shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents, of all and singular which said goods Chattels household stuff and furniture I the said Addison Butt have put the said James Rooney in full possession by delivering to him the said James Rooney, one grey mare at the sealing and Delivery of these presents in the name of the whole Premises hereby Bargained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be, unto him, the said James Rooney as aforesaid.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Twenty one. signed Addison Butt signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Charles Young

1830 24 May bought 200 acres of land from Wesley Hickson for $200 on Pitman
Creek. (Deeds Bk 7, p. 236)
1830 census
1840 census
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1844 30 Jan Estate inventoried in Pulaski Co, Kentucky 1845 5 Nov Pulaski Co, Kentucky deed Butt heirs to Gragg which indicates his
property was sold by his heirs to his son-in-law, Washington Gragg. Deed by Jep Meeks (wife of Sarah Butt), Wm. Butt, Thomas Butt, James Moore (wife Nancy Butt), Reuben Butt, Archibald Butt, heirs at law and legal representative of Addison Butt, deceased, to Washington Gragg (wife Delilah Butt), Washington Gragg being an heir, to receive 1/7 of the estate. Sold Sold for $155 - 198 acres

SEE:
Dorothy D. Bragg Butt Gave me family group sheet for Archibald Oct 1994
PO Box 359
Bethany, IL 61914

Query in Butts Newsletter from:
Wendell Butte
170 Old Salts Road Gives children as listed here and their spouses
Somerset, KY 42501

Marilyn Nickless Gave me a descendants chart Aug 1996, included birth 3149 Wagner Heights Road and death dates.
Stockton, CA 95209

Thomas K. Butt tom.butt@@intres.com gave his line to me in Jun 1997
117 Park Place
Richmond, CA 94801

(All above from Steven J. Butts, Steven J. Butts
Email: stevenbutts@earthlink.net
Home page: http://pages.prodigy.com/stevenbutts/)
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We know that Addison and his family came to Pulaski County in 1807-08 and settled on the Mt. Zion Road just north of what was to become the town of Science Hill. His log cabin was still standing when Clarence was a boy as he remembered seeing it. The log cabin either burned or was torn down and a new house built back on the site. Stones from the original chimney were used in the chimney at the new house. Addison was buried in his yard but the grave is no longer there.

By 1850 most of Addison's children moved west - Thomas to Missouri, Archibald to Illinois, Reuben to Kansas and later to Colorado, Nancy to Illinois. The only male left was William, Clarence's grandfather.

(above by Susan Starns, letter to Howard Eugene Butts, 8/5/1996)
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Inventory of the estate of Addison Butt, January 30, 1844, Pulaski County Wills and deeds. (Susan Starns)
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Addison Butt must have come to Pulaski County, KY about 1807-08. Pulaski County, KY, Bk. 1, Surveys, page 163, November 21, 1808, 50 A. of land was surveyed for Addison Butt west of Pitman Creek.

Washington Gragg, son in law to Addison Butt was administrator of the estate of Addison Butt, according to the estate records of Pulaski County, dated 1844. Washington Gragg was married to Addison's daughter, Delia Butt.

Some old letters written by Nannie Butts Lockhart states that she visited the grave of Addison Butt at the site of his old home place on the Mt. Zion Road. Nannie had visited Pulaski County, KY in 1927. She is the daughter of Wilson Gragg, granddaugher of Thomas and great-great granddaughter of Addison Butt.

Nannie also tells of visiting Mrs. Lena Bone and Mrs. McReynolds who were cousins in Bethany, IL in 1932, and said Mrs. Dora DeBruler took her out to see "Uncle Archie's" old home place.

(Dorothy D. Butt, Bethany, IL)
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More About ADDISON BUTT:
Burial: On former farm in Pulaski County, KY
Fact 3: Bet. 1807 - 1808, Moved to Pulaski County, KY

Notes for ELINOR GLENN:
According to Nannie Butt Lockhart, Platt County MO, a great-granddaughter of Addison, James Glenn and his family came from Scotland when Elinor was 12 years old. They moved to Green County, Ohio where they both died in 1818 from milk fever. Elinor had a brother, Whitehill, who settled in Montgomery County. KY. A Pulaski Co. court record shows Addison appointing Whitehill to be his attorney in the legation concerning James Glenn's estate in Ohio.

Marriage bond signed by Archibald Butt and James Glenn, Botetourt County, VA records.

(above by Susan Starns, letter to Howard Eugene Butts, 8/5/1996)
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When Addison Butt died, his wife Elinor, went to live with their son Thomas, then when Thomas and his family left for Missouri, Elinor went to William's and apparently stayed with him until her death. No record of her burial has been found in any of the cemetaries.

(Dorothy D. Butt, Bethany, IL)
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IGI Record Batch No. 8726506 shows "Elinor Glenn, Spouse: Addison Butt, Marriage: 19 May 1802, Botetourt, VA."
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IGI Record Film No. 1761135 shows "Elinoe Glenn, born ABT 1781, Botetourt, VA."

More About ADDISON BUTT and ELINOR GLENN:
Marriage: May 19, 1802, Botetourt Co., VA⁵

Children of ADDISON BUTT and ELINOR GLENN are:

DELILAH³ BUTT⁶, b. Pulaski County, KY; d. July 08, 1847, Pulaski County, KY; m. WASHINGTON R. GRAGG, January 07, 1837, Pulaski County, KY ⁷; b. November 22, 1806, Pulaski County, KY; d. June 28, 1847, Pulaski County, KY.

Notes for DELILAH BUTT:
Gragg, Delila But; d 8 Jul 47, Pulaski Co., KY; mar; Gragg, Washington R,; (died ten days after husband); see obit, [14-68; 6 Aug 47]

Delila Gragg (late Delila But), who, the tenth day after, followed her companion to the regions of eternal day. She had been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, evidencing to the world that she had been with God, and was still walking in all his holy commandments blameless. Her disease was complicated and very severe, producing mental derangement for two or three days previous to her death; at which time it was the house of mourning, it is true; but it was the house of rejoicing, also. The surrounding friends looked forward to that happy period, when those who have lived faithful to the end shall meet to part no more. Hiram Gragg. (Copied by Dorothy D. Butt from Western Christian Advocate)

Notes for WASHINGTON R. GRAGG:
Gragg, Washington R.; b 22 Nov 06, Pulaski Co., KY; d 28 Jun 47, at his res, Pulaski Co., KY; parents: Gragg, John & Elizabeth A.B.; mar (2) But, Delila; she d (10 days after husband, see obit.) Issue: 7 little chn survive; First wife and two infant children died. Signed, Hiram Gragg. [14-68; 6 Aug 47]

June 28 - Of pulmonary consumption, Washington R. Gragg, son of John and Elizabeth A.B. Gragg, at his residence in Pulaski County, Ky., in which he was born November 22, 1806, and born of the spirit 1827.

He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, remaining a firm member until his death. He bore with a Christian patience and fortitude, the loss of his first companion and two infant children, who had no doubt entered the heavenly land before him, and welcomed his arrival. He suffered long in his much afflicted family; and had not been known for some years to doubt, for a moment, his acceptance with God. Having made arrangements respecting his temporal affairs, he patiently awaited the hour of his release from suffering and pain. On one occasion, he said to his friends he was going to die. I asked him if he still felt prepared. He said he did. On recovering a little, he aid he thought he was just going to see his friends in heaven; calling many of heir names; but said he was willing to suffer another week longer if it was the will of the Lord. He had served the Church as class leader in different societies. He was beloved and esteemed. His end was perfect peace. May the God of the fatherless guide, direct, and sustain his little ones, seven in number, who are now doubly afflicted in the loss of their pious mother, whose obituary follows. (Copied by Dorothy D. Butt from Western Christian Advocate)
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From Pulaski County Marriage Records Book I 1799-1850 compiled by
the Pulaski County Historical Society, Pulaski Library, North Main Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501:
page60:
07 Jan 1837; GRAGG, Washington R. BUTT, Delia; surety: Anderson Butt
(Provided by Jim Harlan)
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BUTT, GREGG posted by Alicia A. Woolridge on Sunday, November 23, 1997. Seeking information for a friend on Washington R. GREGG and his wife Delilah BUTT. They lived in Pulaski County, KY. Both died in 1847. mailto:aaw720@hotmail.com or abcm191c@moultrie.com

More About WASHINGTON GRAGG and DELILAH BUTT:
Marriage: January 07, 1837, Pulaski County, KY⁷

2.	ii.	SARAH F. (SALLIE) BUTT, b. 1803, VA; d. Casey County, KY.
3.	iii.	WILLIAM BUTT, b. Abt. 1807, VA; d. Abt. 1873, Pulaski County, KY.
4.	iv.	THOMAS BUTT, b. March 10, 1810, Pulaski County, KY; d. September 01, 1891, Platt Co., MO.
5.	v.	NANCY BUTT, b. April 07, 1815, Pulaski County, KY; d. May 1876, Shelby County, IL.
6.	vi.	REUBEN H. BUTT, b. Abt. 1817, Pulaski County, KY; d. CO.
7.	vii.	ARCHIBALD D. BUTT, b. February 29, 1820, Pulaski County, KY; d. May 31, 1904, Bethany, Moultrie County, IL.

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