Served in the Revolutionary War with his brothers "The Fighting Butlers." Captured by the British and fell in love with his jailer's daughter (George Fowler and Caroline Swanwick's daughter Isabella.)
Adjutant and Inspector of the US Army from July 1793 until May 1794, and from August 1796 until February 1797.
The following obituary was provided by Gravestone Recorder (#46960440);
North Carolina Minerva, Monday, June 13, 1803
On the 6th ultimo at his seat, (Belville) near Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, Capt. Edward Butler, of the 2d regiment of Infantry in the army of the United States.
His services as a soldier and an officer during the revolutionary war, when very young, and throughout our arduous struggle for liberty, justly entitled him to the highest applause of his country, and the love and admiration of all who were associates with him in are. He was brave, humane and generous. At the close of the American war, he retired to the peaceful enjoyments of domestic life, and in the interim, he discovered to his friends, his neighbors and the world, his worth and strength of mind, in many important, and useful improvements. His example of industry, procured him many social and real friends—a handsome competency, and all the real happiness attached to private life; but he was not allowed to remain long in the life of rural tranquility; for scarcely had the savage, the Western wilds, commenced hostilities upon the defenseless inhabitants of our frontier; when he was again called upon to draw his sword in his country's cause. He obeyed—and in 1791 he joined the army under the command of General St. Clair, with the rank of Captain, and during that whole campaign he was distinguished for his zeal, skill and bravery, especially in the action of the fatal 4th of November, when the army was defeated with the loss of about 700 men killed upon the spot; amongst whom was his brother the ever to be regretted Major General Richard Butler. In the same engagement, his other brother, Major Thomas Butler, (now the oldest Colonel in the army of the United States) was dangerously wounded, and left on the field of battle, a prey to the enemy, when the shattered part of the army retreated; here the captain regardless of danger, remained in the rear, amidst the constant firing & yells of a surrounding and barbarous foe—and carried away from the horrid scene of slaughter, his crippled brother, who in despair, frequently urged to be left to the fate of death, which he believed would be inevitable even if he reached a garrison—that the captain might be useful to his family—and to him he could not; but intuitive bravery, inspired by more than brotherly love still had a just claim to the confidence of the Captain. He perseveringly encountered every danger, difficulty and hardship, and arrived several days afterwards, at Fort Washington with his wounded brother almost famished.
In the course of his military career, he was ever considered an excellent and an intelligent officer, the friend and patron of the young and inexperienced; the agreeable enlightened, and charming companion of his equals; and so well qualified for military decision, that great deference was always paid to his opinions, by the superior grades of officers, especially by the late Commander in Chief, who honored him with the highest and most important offices in the General Staff of the army, as well as with his most perfect confidence; to all of which he was entitled in a preeminent degree.
In fine, his genuine wit, social disposition, hospitality, good sense, and plain manners, even endeared him to all who really knew him. As an affectionate husband, tender parent and obliging neighbour, he is as truly lamented in death, as he was really admired while living; and has left an amiable and disconsolate wife, and four charming children to bewail the decree by which they are separated from him.
Adjutant and Inspector of the US Army from July 1793 until May 1794, and from August 1796 until February 1797.
The following obituary was provided by Gravestone Recorder (#46960440);
North Carolina Minerva, Monday, June 13, 1803
On the 6th ultimo at his seat, (Belville) near Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, Capt. Edward Butler, of the 2d regiment of Infantry in the army of the United States.
His services as a soldier and an officer during the revolutionary war, when very young, and throughout our arduous struggle for liberty, justly entitled him to the highest applause of his country, and the love and admiration of all who were associates with him in are. He was brave, humane and generous. At the close of the American war, he retired to the peaceful enjoyments of domestic life, and in the interim, he discovered to his friends, his neighbors and the world, his worth and strength of mind, in many important, and useful improvements. His example of industry, procured him many social and real friends—a handsome competency, and all the real happiness attached to private life; but he was not allowed to remain long in the life of rural tranquility; for scarcely had the savage, the Western wilds, commenced hostilities upon the defenseless inhabitants of our frontier; when he was again called upon to draw his sword in his country's cause. He obeyed—and in 1791 he joined the army under the command of General St. Clair, with the rank of Captain, and during that whole campaign he was distinguished for his zeal, skill and bravery, especially in the action of the fatal 4th of November, when the army was defeated with the loss of about 700 men killed upon the spot; amongst whom was his brother the ever to be regretted Major General Richard Butler. In the same engagement, his other brother, Major Thomas Butler, (now the oldest Colonel in the army of the United States) was dangerously wounded, and left on the field of battle, a prey to the enemy, when the shattered part of the army retreated; here the captain regardless of danger, remained in the rear, amidst the constant firing & yells of a surrounding and barbarous foe—and carried away from the horrid scene of slaughter, his crippled brother, who in despair, frequently urged to be left to the fate of death, which he believed would be inevitable even if he reached a garrison—that the captain might be useful to his family—and to him he could not; but intuitive bravery, inspired by more than brotherly love still had a just claim to the confidence of the Captain. He perseveringly encountered every danger, difficulty and hardship, and arrived several days afterwards, at Fort Washington with his wounded brother almost famished.
In the course of his military career, he was ever considered an excellent and an intelligent officer, the friend and patron of the young and inexperienced; the agreeable enlightened, and charming companion of his equals; and so well qualified for military decision, that great deference was always paid to his opinions, by the superior grades of officers, especially by the late Commander in Chief, who honored him with the highest and most important offices in the General Staff of the army, as well as with his most perfect confidence; to all of which he was entitled in a preeminent degree.
In fine, his genuine wit, social disposition, hospitality, good sense, and plain manners, even endeared him to all who really knew him. As an affectionate husband, tender parent and obliging neighbour, he is as truly lamented in death, as he was really admired while living; and has left an amiable and disconsolate wife, and four charming children to bewail the decree by which they are separated from him.
Served in the Revolutionary War with his brothers "The Fighting Butlers." Captured by the British and fell in love with his jailer's daughter (George Fowler and Caroline Swanwick's daughter Isabella.)
Adjutant and Inspector of the US Army from July 1793 until May 1794, and from August 1796 until February 1797.
The following obituary was provided by Gravestone Recorder (#46960440);
North Carolina Minerva, Monday, June 13, 1803
On the 6th ultimo at his seat, (Belville) near Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, Capt. Edward Butler, of the 2d regiment of Infantry in the army of the United States.
His services as a soldier and an officer during the revolutionary war, when very young, and throughout our arduous struggle for liberty, justly entitled him to the highest applause of his country, and the love and admiration of all who were associates with him in are. He was brave, humane and generous. At the close of the American war, he retired to the peaceful enjoyments of domestic life, and in the interim, he discovered to his friends, his neighbors and the world, his worth and strength of mind, in many important, and useful improvements. His example of industry, procured him many social and real friends—a handsome competency, and all the real happiness attached to private life; but he was not allowed to remain long in the life of rural tranquility; for scarcely had the savage, the Western wilds, commenced hostilities upon the defenseless inhabitants of our frontier; when he was again called upon to draw his sword in his country's cause. He obeyed—and in 1791 he joined the army under the command of General St. Clair, with the rank of Captain, and during that whole campaign he was distinguished for his zeal, skill and bravery, especially in the action of the fatal 4th of November, when the army was defeated with the loss of about 700 men killed upon the spot; amongst whom was his brother the ever to be regretted Major General Richard Butler. In the same engagement, his other brother, Major Thomas Butler, (now the oldest Colonel in the army of the United States) was dangerously wounded, and left on the field of battle, a prey to the enemy, when the shattered part of the army retreated; here the captain regardless of danger, remained in the rear, amidst the constant firing & yells of a surrounding and barbarous foe—and carried away from the horrid scene of slaughter, his crippled brother, who in despair, frequently urged to be left to the fate of death, which he believed would be inevitable even if he reached a garrison—that the captain might be useful to his family—and to him he could not; but intuitive bravery, inspired by more than brotherly love still had a just claim to the confidence of the Captain. He perseveringly encountered every danger, difficulty and hardship, and arrived several days afterwards, at Fort Washington with his wounded brother almost famished.
In the course of his military career, he was ever considered an excellent and an intelligent officer, the friend and patron of the young and inexperienced; the agreeable enlightened, and charming companion of his equals; and so well qualified for military decision, that great deference was always paid to his opinions, by the superior grades of officers, especially by the late Commander in Chief, who honored him with the highest and most important offices in the General Staff of the army, as well as with his most perfect confidence; to all of which he was entitled in a preeminent degree.
In fine, his genuine wit, social disposition, hospitality, good sense, and plain manners, even endeared him to all who really knew him. As an affectionate husband, tender parent and obliging neighbour, he is as truly lamented in death, as he was really admired while living; and has left an amiable and disconsolate wife, and four charming children to bewail the decree by which they are separated from him.
Adjutant and Inspector of the US Army from July 1793 until May 1794, and from August 1796 until February 1797.
The following obituary was provided by Gravestone Recorder (#46960440);
North Carolina Minerva, Monday, June 13, 1803
On the 6th ultimo at his seat, (Belville) near Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, Capt. Edward Butler, of the 2d regiment of Infantry in the army of the United States.
His services as a soldier and an officer during the revolutionary war, when very young, and throughout our arduous struggle for liberty, justly entitled him to the highest applause of his country, and the love and admiration of all who were associates with him in are. He was brave, humane and generous. At the close of the American war, he retired to the peaceful enjoyments of domestic life, and in the interim, he discovered to his friends, his neighbors and the world, his worth and strength of mind, in many important, and useful improvements. His example of industry, procured him many social and real friends—a handsome competency, and all the real happiness attached to private life; but he was not allowed to remain long in the life of rural tranquility; for scarcely had the savage, the Western wilds, commenced hostilities upon the defenseless inhabitants of our frontier; when he was again called upon to draw his sword in his country's cause. He obeyed—and in 1791 he joined the army under the command of General St. Clair, with the rank of Captain, and during that whole campaign he was distinguished for his zeal, skill and bravery, especially in the action of the fatal 4th of November, when the army was defeated with the loss of about 700 men killed upon the spot; amongst whom was his brother the ever to be regretted Major General Richard Butler. In the same engagement, his other brother, Major Thomas Butler, (now the oldest Colonel in the army of the United States) was dangerously wounded, and left on the field of battle, a prey to the enemy, when the shattered part of the army retreated; here the captain regardless of danger, remained in the rear, amidst the constant firing & yells of a surrounding and barbarous foe—and carried away from the horrid scene of slaughter, his crippled brother, who in despair, frequently urged to be left to the fate of death, which he believed would be inevitable even if he reached a garrison—that the captain might be useful to his family—and to him he could not; but intuitive bravery, inspired by more than brotherly love still had a just claim to the confidence of the Captain. He perseveringly encountered every danger, difficulty and hardship, and arrived several days afterwards, at Fort Washington with his wounded brother almost famished.
In the course of his military career, he was ever considered an excellent and an intelligent officer, the friend and patron of the young and inexperienced; the agreeable enlightened, and charming companion of his equals; and so well qualified for military decision, that great deference was always paid to his opinions, by the superior grades of officers, especially by the late Commander in Chief, who honored him with the highest and most important offices in the General Staff of the army, as well as with his most perfect confidence; to all of which he was entitled in a preeminent degree.
In fine, his genuine wit, social disposition, hospitality, good sense, and plain manners, even endeared him to all who really knew him. As an affectionate husband, tender parent and obliging neighbour, he is as truly lamented in death, as he was really admired while living; and has left an amiable and disconsolate wife, and four charming children to bewail the decree by which they are separated from him.
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