Horace Butler

Butler was born in South Deerfield, New Hampshire.^[1] He moved to McHenry County, Illinois, in 1836 and then Libertyville, Illinois, in neighboring Lake County in 1839.^[1] He was one of the earliest lawyers in the county, serving as justice of the peace for 12 years and Probate Justice (1943–1945).^[1] He served as a state representative representing Lake County in the 14th Illinois General Assembly.^[2] He was a member of the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1848; and later served as postmaster (1953–1961).^[1]

He died on March 16, 1861.^[1] His daughter was married to state legislator Ansel B. Cook.^[1]