The Irish name Butler is of Norman origin being derived from the le Buitleir family who arrived into Ireland in the twelfth century. They established themselves initially in the Counties of Kilkenny and Tipperary where they held the largest estates and became the most influential family. They have since become widespread throughout the country, except in the Province of Ulster.
Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Christopher Butler who settled in Virginia in 1670. Charles, Daniel, Edward, Elizabeth, George, Giles, James, John, Joseph, Martin, Michael, Patrick, Richard, Thomas and William, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860, and many more.
Our Branch of the Butler Family includes William Butler born 1857
George Steven Butler born in Minnesota,1882
Robert Theodore Butler born in Iowa, 1908
Stephen Lynn Butler born in New Mexico, 1950
Marcus Scott Butler Von Eberstien born in Florida, 1997