BUTTS, Jonathan Rowland - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Jonathan Roland BUTTS was born July 23, 1839 and died at his home NW of this city about 11 o'clock Sunday being 76 years 9 months of age. Mr. Butts had been in poor health for some time although for the past few days he was not in serious condition. He was anxiously awaiting the coming of his children to spend Easter with him, when death called him home. The deceased was the son of Phillip and Margaret Keeling Butts and has lived in this community a greater part of his life. He is survived by the widow and children. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2. Rev OP Cooper officiating. Interment in Rockfield Cemetery.

Johnathan Rolend Butts was born July 23, 1839 and died April 23, 1916, aged 76 years and 9 months. He died on the farm where he was born, where he had spent his entire life, except two years. In 1895, he married Hester Mariah McKinney and together they pursued the journey of life for 51 years. To this union were born 11 children, five daughters and six sons, three having preceded him in death, namely, Maggie M, Elva Lewis and Martin W. Butts. He leaves to mourn his loss, his faithful wife, 8 children a number of grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters and one brother. Uncle John Butts was a whole souled man, always ready with a cheerful word and a kindly greeting. The greatest aim of his life was the welfare of his children of whom he was justly proud. Eight children, all grown to honorable manhood and womanhood, live to honor his memory. Peace to his ashes and comfort for the sorrowing. The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. OP Cooper, assisted by Rev. Huddleston. Interment in Rockfield Cemetery.