Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Butler, Alford |
Born |
10 Feb 1822 |
Birthplace |
Portland, Maine |
Father |
Samuel Butler |
Mother |
Abigail M. Warren |
Spouse |
Caroline J. Butler |
Children |
Alford A. Butler, b 12 Sep 1845 Carolyn "Carrie" Warren Butler, b 22 Jul 1848 Gertrude Colby Butler, b 6 Dec 1851 Alice M. Butler, b circa 1863 |
Occupation |
Proprietor, gentlemen's clothing store, Portland, Maine 1849-1851, partner, Butler Shipyard, Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth [South Portland], Maine |
Notes |
In December 1848, Alford Butler purchased 1.5 acres of land at Turner's Island, including a half-interest in the buildings and wharf there, and the tide flats, for $600 from Samuel Dyer of Westbrook. Alford also owned a clothing factory on Fore Street in Portland at the time. |
Deceased |
5 Jan 1888 |
Deceased where |
Arlington, Massachusetts |
Relationships |
Brother - Cornelius Butler |
![Evening Post [New York, NY], December 16, 1851](https://s3.amazonaws.com/pastperfectonline/images/museum_474/066/thumbs/20200508.jpg)
