Name: George Butler
Burial Number: 1245
Gender: Male
Occupation: Clergyman
Born: 29/11/1849
Died: 21/05/1926
Buried: 25/05/1926
Story
George 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.
Researcher: Carol Sullivan
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: NWS Row: 6 Plot: 8
Exact Location (what3words): global.cried.plates
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
No description of the headstone has been added.
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.
Further Information
Birth
Name: George Henry Butler
Gender: Male
Born: 29/11/1849
Town: Quebec
County: Unknown
Country: Canada
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: 3/7/1902
Spouse First Name: Kate
Spouse Last Name: Fox
Town of Marriage: Huddersfield
County of Marriage: Yorkshire
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 21/05/1926
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Address line 1: "St Botolph's Lodge"
Address line 2: Richmond Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
Bath 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 Effects
Money left to others: £1742 0 s 4 d
Current value of effects: £71524.00
Census Information
1851
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
Canadian Census
Carleton, Ontario
The family is listed but the enumerator’s oath is sitting on top of the page.
1871
Canadian Census
Grantham Township, Drummond, Quebec
John aged 53, Baptist minister. Elizabeth aged 51. George Henry aged 21.
1881
Canadian Census.
Chester, Nova Scotia.
George aged 31, clergyman, rector of Chester.
1901
Canadian Census.
Sherborne and Queens, Nova Scotia.
George aged 51, clergyman.
1911
“Hazeldene” Petersfield Road, Midhurst.
George aged 61, clergyman. Kate aged 53. Plus 2 servants.
1921
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 |
