Background
Butler, William Orlando was born on April 19, 1791 in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Percival and Mildred (Hawkins) Butler.
Butler, William Orlando was born on April 19, 1791 in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Percival and Mildred (Hawkins) Butler.
Graduate Transylvania University, 1812.
General during Mexican War, 1846, present at capture of Mexico City, succeeded General Scott in command of Army in Mexico, voted a sword by United States Congress, also by Kentucky.
Member Kentucky Legislature from Gallatin County, 1817-1818. Member United States House of Representatives from Kentucky, 26th-27th congresses, 1839-1843.