Cyrus M. Butt

Cyrus Marion Butt Sr. (September 30, 1833 – August 27, 1921) was an American farmer, lawyer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate during the 1869 and 1870 sessions, representing La Crosse and Vernon counties. He also served six years as district attorney and 12 years as county judge in Vernon County, and served as a Union Army officer through much of the American Civil War. In historical documents, his name is often abbreviated as C. M. Butt.

C. M. Butt
Judge of Vernon County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1878 – January 1, 1890
Preceded byJames E. Newell
Succeeded byO. B. Wyman
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871
Preceded byJustin W. Ranney
Succeeded byAngus Cameron
District Attorney of Vernon County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 1, 1876
Preceded byCarson Graham
Succeeded byH. P. Proctor
In office
January 1, 1860 – January 1, 1862
Preceded byR. C. Bierce
Succeeded byWilliam F. Terhune
Treasurer of Vernon County, Wisconsin
In office
June 1, 1866 – January 1, 1870
Preceded byJames Lowrie
Succeeded byJ. W. Allen
Personal details
Born(1833-09-30)September 30, 1833
Deerfield Township, Morgan County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1921(1921-08-27) (aged 87)
Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeViroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouse
Margaret Elizabeth McAuley
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(m. 1864; died 1913)​
Children
  • Esther Fretwell Butt
  • (b. 1868; died 1930)
  • William Edward Butt
  • (b. 1870; died 1946)
  • Jane H. Butt
  • (b. 1872; died 1962)
  • Cyrus Marion Butt Jr.
  • (b. 1874; died 1909)
  • Margaret Elizabeth (Smith)
  • (b. 1878; died 1967)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1866
RankMajor, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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