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John Cornelius Butler

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John Cornelius Butler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 44th district
In office
January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953
Preceded byChester C. Gorski
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
In office
January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1949
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byChester C. Gorski
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 42nd district
In office
April 22, 1941 – January 3, 1945
Preceded byPius L. Schwert
Succeeded byWalter G. Andrews
Personal details
Born(1887-07-02)July 2, 1887
Buffalo, New York
DiedAugust 13, 1953(1953-08-13) (aged 66)
Buffalo, New York
Political partyRepublican

John Cornelius Butler (July 2, 1887 in Buffalo – August 13, 1953 in Buffalo) was a member of the United States House of Representatives, from New York. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House after the death of Representative Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He served in the House as a Republican from April 22, 1941 until January 3, 1949. He failed to be reelected in 1948 but was elected in 1950 and served in the House again from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953.

References

  • United States Congress. "John Cornelius Butler (id: B001179)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • John Cornelius Butler at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 42nd congressional district

April 22, 1941 – January 3, 1945
Succeeded by
Preceded by
District 44 created in 1945
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 44th congressional district

January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1949
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 44th congressional district

January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953
Succeeded by
District 44 eliminated after the 1950 Census