At a glanceAt a glanceSurname: ButlerFirst name: GeorgeOther Christian names: Henry Gender: MaleChildren: UnknownBurial number: 1245Born: 29/11/1849Died: 21/05/1926Buried: 25/05/1926Occupation: ClergymanHeene Hallmark: NoCommonwealth War Grave: No The GraveThe graveCemetery area: NWSCemetery row: 6Cemetery plot: 8what3words location: https://what3words.com/global.cried.platesBurial remains: Unknown The headstoneHeadstone inscription: In loving memory of George Henry Butler. Priest, who entered into life eternal 21st May 1926 aged 76 "The Lord is my Shepherd Ps23" Also of Kate widow of the above died October 3rd 1938 in her 82nd year. Life storyLife storyGeorge was born in Quebec City, Canada, the son of Rev. John Butler and his wife Elizabeth Ann. John was a missionary working in Sherbrooke and later in Carleton, Ontario. George was ordained before 1881 and was given the living of Chester in Nova Scotia. In 1902, George was back in England and married Kate Fox at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield on 3rd July. The couple sailed on the "Lake Ontario" to Quebec following their marriage. By 1911, they had returned to England permanently and were living in Midhurst. In 1917, George took up the post of Chaplain to the Bath Union. He and Kate lived at 7 Pioneer Avenue, Coombe Down. George retired in 1922 and the couple moved to Harting in Sussex. George died at St Botolph's Lodge, Richmond Road, Worthing after an operation. His address at the time was given as "Enderby" St Valerie Road, Worthing. Probate was granted on 10th July 1926 to Kate Fox widow. Effects £1742 0s 4d.Burial researcher: Carol Sullivan Further informationBirthDate born: 29/11/1849 MarriageMarriage 1Spouse one first names: KateSpouse one last name: FoxMarriage one date: 03/07/1902Marriage one address: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England DeathDeath (details)Date of death: 21/05/1926Age (at time of death): 76Cause of death: Heart FailureAddress at time of death: St. Botolph's Lodge, St Michaels Road, Worthing, Sussex, England ObituaryBath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette 29th May 1926 The death occurred on Friday of last week in Worthing, from heart failure following an operation, of the Rev. George Henry Butler, a former chaplain to the Bath Union. Mr Butler who was 70 had held numerous appointments during the 46 years that he had been in Holy Orders. He was ordained in Nova Scotia and it is of special interest to note that he became rector of Chester, Nova Scotia, the parish to which he went as a curate immediately after ordination. He subsequently held other livings in the Dominion of Canada including Eagle head and Port Medway. Mr Butler was Chaplain to the Bath Union from 1917 to 1922 and was succeeded by the present chaplain the Rev. Leonard Haxell . Mrs Butler survives him; at Sunday service, the Rev. Haxell intends to pay a suitable tribute to his predecessor's memory. Personal effectsProbate pounds: £1,742 Census and miscellaneous informationCensus information1851 census: Canadian Census Sherbrooke, Quebec John Butler aged 32, missionary. Elizabeth aged 32. Elizabeth aged 16. Sarah Jane aged 9. Clarissa aged 4. George Henry aged 3.1861 census: Canadian Census Carleton, Ontario The family is listed but the enumerator's oath is sitting on top of the page.1871 census: Canadian Census Grantham Township, Drummond, Quebec John aged 53, Baptist minister. Elizabeth aged 51. George Henry aged 21.1881 census: Canadian Census. Chester, Nova Scotia. George aged 31, clergyman, rector of Chester.1901 census: Canadian Census. Sherborne and Queens, Nova Scotia. George aged 51, clergyman.1911 census: "Hazeldene" Petersfield Road, Midhurst. George aged 61, clergyman. Kate aged 53. Plus 2 servants.1921 census: Living at 7, Pioneer Avenue, Coombe Down, Bath, Somerset. George Henry Butler Head Male 71 Priest Of Church Of England, Chaplain To Bath Union, Appointed By The Guardians Kate Butler Wife Female 64 Home Duties Previous Random burial Next