John Cornelius Butler

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John Cornelius Butler (July 2, 1887 – August 13, 1953) was a Republican politician from New York.[1] He was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and 1951 to 1953.Template:Sfn

Biography

Butler was born in Buffalo, New York on July 2, 1887.Template:Sfn He attended the public schools of Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo's Central High School.Template:Sfn

Butler worked in businesses on Buffalo's Lake Erie waterfront, primarily as an electrician.Template:Sfn He later became active in several unions, including the longshoremen's, grain elevator employees', and electrical workers'.Template:Sfn

In 1941, Butler was elected to the U.S. House as a Republican in the special election held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Pius Schwert.Template:Sfn He served from April 22, 1941, until January 3, 1949.Template:Sfn He failed to be reelected in 1948.Template:Sfn After losing his seat, Butler was employed as sales manager for the Fire Equipment Sales Company and estimator for the Beacon Electrical Engineering and Construction Company, both of Buffalo.Template:Sfn

In 1950, Butler was again elected to the U.S. House, and he served from January 3, 1951, to January 3, 1953.Template:Sfn Because his district was eliminated after the 1950 census, in 1952 Butler ran in the 42nd District, where he lost the Republican nomination to John R. Pillion.[2] As a member of Congress, Butler was best known for his opposition to the Saint Lawrence Seaway, which he believed would have a detrimental effect on Buffalo's shipping and cargo handling industries.[3]

After leaving Congress, Butler lived in retirement in Buffalo.Template:Sfn He died in Buffalo on August 13, 1953.Template:Sfn He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.Template:Sfn

In 1908, Butler was married to Frances T. Pachowiak.[4][5][6] They were the parents of three sons, George, John, and Henry.[4]

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