a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Prince George County, Va., July 22,1803, of pious parents. He experienced conversion in his twenty- second year; and in 1827 entered the Ohio Conference. In 1829 his health failed, and he retired from active service until 1834, when he again resumed his place in the active ranks. He died March 5, 1839. The conspicuous elements of Mr. Butler's character were dignity and humility, fervor and gentleness, plainness and brotherly kindness. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1840, p. 51.