Butler, Michael J
contractor, legislator, was born June 24, 1851, in Carbondale, Pa. During 1859-81 he worked in the mines of Pennsylvania; then was employed in a Chicago packing house for four years; clerk of the health department. During 1887-90 he was United States gauger; for three years corporation inspector; and for two years superintendent of sidewalks.
Since 1895 he has been a successful contractor, and in the fall of 1896 was elected to the general assembly of the Illinois house of representatives.