Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas
Theda Hummel Semrod prepared a map and list of
persons buried in the Butler Family Cemetary, March 28, 1991. The map
and list was published in Our
Heritage Vol. 33, Number 2, April 1992. The graves are listed by numbers on her
map/drawing. 2. HAROLD EUGENE STURCKEN (1894-1923), married
Bess Butler, (daughter of #11), mother of Betty Gay and Ed Sturcken,
and Roy Erickson #21. Died in a plane crash.
3. W. G. BUTLER, JR. (1876-1913). "Hemis"
-killed in automobile accident. Married to Ida Bright (buried in
nearby cemetery under name of Lee.)
4. CORA ANN BUTLER, (1870-1947) - unmarried
daughter of #5 & #6. Inherited the Mansion, left it to Edna
Burris Scruggs who gave it to her son, Harold Scruggs.
5. WILLIAM G. BUTLER (1834-1912). "Col Bill" -
Conferedate Soldier - trail driver.
6. ADELINE BUTLER (1838-1908). Adeline Burris,
wife of #5. On of the numerous Butler-Burris marriages.
7.EMMETT W. BUTLER (1864-1884) Killed in a
Helena shoot-out. This is the man about whom Col. Bill said: "I'll
kill the town that killed my son." Son of #5 & 6.
8. NEWTON G. BUTLER (1858-1895) Died in New
Orleans. Was married to Mary Elder. Son of #5 & #6. Most of his
family is buried in Floresville.
9. WILLIAM JOHN KENNEDY (1914-1957). Second
husband of Betty Gay Sturcken (father #2). Died in Guatemala. Two
children: Karen & Bryan.
10. EMMA J. BUTLER (1869-1957). "Aunt Em". Emma
Jane Seale from Mississippi. Married to Sykes #11 in 1891. Her sister
was "Mat" #13
11. SYKES C. BUTLER (1867-1946). Son of #5
& #6. Husband of #10. There children are buried here are: #16,
#17, #23, and #24. Still living are Bess and Nell.
12. T. G. BUTLER (1871-1948). "Thea". Son of #5
& #6. Married to #13.
13. MATTIE SEALE BUTLER (1874-1944). MARTHA LOU
SEAL, wife of #12. Their children buried are: #14, #15, and #25.
Marvin is buried in Karnes City. (Karnes City, Karnes County,
Texas).
14. NORINE BUTLER MC CRADY (1900-1930). "Rene",
daughter of #12 & #13. Married to Roy McCrady of St. Louis. Died
while visiting her parents here. Three Children: Roy Butler, Barbara
Jean, and Donald T. One child died young, Jerry Lee, buried in St.
Louis.
15. LUCILE BUTLER HUMMEL (1897-1964), daughter
of #12 #13. Married to Charles B. Hummel, (buried in San Antonio).
Two children: Milton Schmitt and A. T. Goff.
16. EVA BUTLER HOUSTON (1898-1964). "Fotchie",
daughter of #10 & #11. Married to Joe Tom Houston (buried in
Floresville?). Children: Joe Tom, Bill, Sam, and Jan.
17. WILLIAM BRYAN BUTLER (1896-1969). "Buddy",
only son of #10 & #12. Married to Alice Butler.One daughter,
Lasca.
18. SUSAN JOHNSON (1828-1870). Oldest child of
#19 & #20. Came to Texas with parents and her only child, Jane.
Died one day after her father died of a "broken heart". Originally
buried at the River Cemetery (Escondido Cemetery). Grave moved in
1965.
19. SARAH ANN BUTLER (1811-1900).* Sarah Ann
Ricks, a red head, married to Burnell #20. They had 14 children. Was
buried in Escondido Cemetery. Grave moved in 1965.
20. BURNELL BUTLER (1806-1870)* Was a deaf mute
- came to Texas from Mississippi. His wife is #19, his oldest child
#18, sons #5 & 28. He died falling off a cliff. The son of John
Butler and Mary Ann Jones.
21. HOWARD ELROY ERICKSON (1929-1969). Youngest
son of Bess Butler. Married to Betty Benz. Five children.
22. GARLAND E. GRADY (1893-1971). "Grady"
married to Myrtle Butler #23.
23. MYRTLE GRADY (1893-1971). "Dude", daugher
of #10 & #11. Two daughters: Mary Nell and Martha Ann.
24. ADDIE MAY LYNCH(1891-1978). Oldest child
of #10 & #11. Named for her grandmother Adeline. Married to Nic
Lynch. No Children.
25. T. G. BUTLER, JR. (1907-1972). "Man"
youngest child of #12 & #13. Married to Bess Gary. No
children.
26. GERALD BUTLER (died in 1979, at age 50).
"Jerry " son of Vernor Butler, grandson of #8. One daughter,
Bianca.
27. MARION BUTLER (1866-1866). Ten day old son
of #5 & #6. Bured at "Broke Tan" - grave moved here.
28. J. W. BUTLER, (1830-1853). "Woodward"
oldest son of Burnell Butler. Died of yellow fever en route from
Indianola. Buried on Yates Creek. Grave moved here.
29. WILLIAM BRIAN KENNEDY (1947-1979). Son of
William John Kennedy and Betty Gay Kennedy.
30. MARY NELL GRADY LIVINGSTON. Daughter of
Garland and Dude Grady, #22 & #23. Two Children: Linda and
Jimmie
31. ALBERT BAKER (1906-1982). Husband of Nell
Butler.
32. JANE HUMMEL(1922-1984). Wife of Charles W.
Hummel.
33. ALICE RUTLEDGE BUTLER (1899-1987). Wife of
#17.
34. JOSEPH HUGENBURG III. "Trey",
great-grandson of #35.
35. BESSIE BUTLER HARBECK (1900-1990). Daughter
of #10 .
36. CHARLES WAGNER HUMMELL (1919-1991). Son of
#15.
1. GEORGE NIXON LYNCH (1888-1958), married Addie
May Butler #24
