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John Chapman “Jack” Butler

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Birth	:	29 Oct 1901 Missouri, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1942 Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Burial	:	Cane Valley Cemetery, Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.1758003, -85.3142014
Description	:	August 19, 1942 WOUNDS ARE FATAL TO JOHN C. BUTLER Man Shot By Sam Smith Dies At Glasgow Hospital On Friday Evening. Jack C. Butler, 40, died at the Community Hospital, in Glasgow, at 6 p.m. Friday as the result of a gunshot wound in the abdomen inflicted the previous Saturday night at the home of Sam Smith in the White City section of Columbia. Smith, who was charged with the shooting, is now being held in the County Jail without bond for wilful murder. Butler, a native of this county, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Butler. He is... Read More	August 19, 1942 WOUNDS ARE FATAL TO JOHN C. BUTLER Man Shot By Sam Smith Dies At Glasgow Hospital On Friday Evening. Jack C. Butler, 40, died at the Community Hospital, in Glasgow, at 6 p.m. Friday as the result of a gunshot wound in the abdomen inflicted the previous Saturday night at the home of Sam Smith in the White City section of Columbia. Smith, who was charged with the shooting, is now being held in the County Jail without bond for wilful murder. Butler, a native of this county, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Butler. He is survived by his parents; wife, Mrs. Mattie Bennett Butler, and three small children, Doris and Louise Butler and Donald Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Allen Karnes and Mrs. William Page, of Adair County; and Mrs. L.G. Willis, of Akron, Ohio, and three brothers, Goebel Butler, of Akron, Owen and Oris Butler, of this county. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, conducted by Rev. L.R. Fugit. Interment was in the Smith Cemetery. [Other records indicate he was buried in the Cane Valley Cemetery.] November 11, 1942 (excerpt) Circuit Court Draws To Close Sam Smith Now On Trial The trial of Sam Smith, well known local underworld character, charged with the wilful murder of Jack Butler last August, holds the spotlight as the November term of Adair Circuit Court draws to a close. Attorneys Ralph Hurt and M. Rey Yarberry are defending Smith... (A followup article in the November 18 edition stated Smith was convicted on a voluntary manslaughter charged and sentenced to six years in the State penitentiary.) Adair County News.

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John Chapman “Jack” Butler's memorial is located at: Cane Valley Cemetery, Cane Valley, Adair County, USA.
When did John Chapman “Jack” Butler death?
John Chapman “Jack” Butler death on 14 Aug 1942 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, USA
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Latitude: 37.1758003
Longitude: -85.3142014

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mattie Bennett Butler

(1901 - 1980)

Siblings

Children

Doris Butler Moberly

(1928 - 1999)

Mary Louise Butler

(1932 - 1947)

Donald Butler

(1940 - 1975)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nelson White Family Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1675670, -85.3272060

2. Robert Page Family Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1807900, -85.2979960

3. Cofer Cemetery
Kellyville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1874740, -85.3417420

4. Johnston Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1973370, -85.2972590

5. Smith Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1791210, -85.3460820

6. Callison Murrell Cemetery
Holmes, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1644040, -85.2853850

7. Grant Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2009880, -85.3066280

8. Bennett Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1547800, -85.3342380

9. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2037500, -85.3114330

10. Smith Hutchison Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1492004, -85.3283005

11. Cundiff Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1506330, -85.2902740

12. Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1505450, -85.2862890

13. Farris Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1959180, -85.3522600

14. Cox Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1399994, -85.3032990

15. Hancock Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1415080, -85.3319830

16. D U Rice Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1984470, -85.2754840

17. Butler Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1391690, -85.2939360

18. Hood Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1336365, -85.3189240

19. Brawner Smith Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1393560, -85.2802830

20. Bennett Cemetery
Cane Valley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1476212, -85.3589172

21. Moulton Cemetery
Haskingsville, Green County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1817290, -85.3732850

22. Thomas- Cooley Cemetery
Absher, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1584710, -85.2577380

23. Bridgewater Cemetery
Green County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1918983, -85.3719025

24. Brockman Cemetery
Absher, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1683950, -85.2528420