Piety Butler 1820–1887 – Jerry and Linda Butler

Piety Butler, 1820–1887 (aged 67 years)

Name

Piety Butler

Name: Piety /Butler/

Gender Female

Events of close relatives
Birth	July 8, 1820 62 Elbert Co. GA Source citation: Footnote: Date per Madine Evans; age 26, 1850 census INDI:BIRT:SOUR:_FOOT: Date per Madine Evans; age 26, 1850 census
Birth of a brother	Richmond Butler about 1822 Elbert Co. GA Source citation: Footnote: Madine Butler Evans, age 26, 1850 census INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: Madine Butler Evans, age 26, 1850 census
Death of a half-brother	Zachariah Butler July 29, 1822 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a half-brother	William L. Butler October 21, 1824 Elbert Co. GA
Death of a father	James Butler about 1841 Shelby Co. AL
Marriage	George Richard Crowson Harless — View this family November 22, 1843 (aged 23 years)
Birth of a son	Charles J. Harless 1844 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a son	Henry N. Harless October 16, 1845 Source citation: Footnote: grave states 1839 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: grave states 1839
Birth of a daughter	Clarissa C. Harless 1846 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a daughter	Margaret Elizabeth Harless September 20, 1847 Shelby Co. AL
Death of a half-brother	Christopher Columbus Butler between 1850 and 1860 Coosa Co. AL Source: 1850 Census Citation details: Shelby Co. AL Text: died after 1850 census.
Death of a half-sister	Sarah (Sallie) Butler between 1850 and 1860
Birth of a son	James LaFayette Harless June 16, 1850 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a daughter	Charlotte Frances Harless February 11, 1853 Shelby Co. AL
Death of a half-sister	Nancy Butler June 27, 1853
Birth of a son	John Thomas Harless March 3, 1855 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a son	Benjamin Franklin Harless December 28, 1857 Shelby Co. AL Source citation: Footnote: (Cemetery: 28 Dec. 1855) INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: (Cemetery: 28 Dec. 1855)
Birth of a daughter	Mary Jane (Janie) Harless May 4, 1860
Marriage of a son	Henry N. Harless — Frances E. Allen — View this family January 27, 1862 Shelby Co. AL by James P. Allen
Birth of a son	Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless April 14, 1862 Shelby Co. AL
Birth of a son	William M. Harless September 3, 1865
Marriage of a son	James LaFayette Harless — Nannie Elizabeth Lawler — View this family September 24, 1871
Death of a husband	George Richard Crowson Harless October 9, 1871
Death of a husband	George Richard Crowson Harless October 9, 1872 at his residence in Cahaba Valley
Death of a half-sister	Mary (Polly) Butler January 5, 1874 Shelby Co. AL
Death of a half-sister	Martha Butler January 28, 1875
Death of a half-brother	James (Walk) Butler September 3, 1875 Shelby Co. AL
Marriage of a daughter	Frank M. Evans — Mary Jane (Janie) Harless — View this family December 12, 1876
Marriage of a son	Benjamin Franklin Harless — S. Fannie Leonard — View this family December 2, 1886 Calera, Shelby Co. AL by M. W. Jones
Burial of a father	James Butler Jones Bailey Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL
Death	November 18, 1887 (aged 67 years)
Burial	Harless Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: June 5, 1758 22 — St Paul's Parish, Hanover Co. VA Death: about 1841 — Shelby Co. AL Burial: Jones Bailey Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sally ? Zachariah Butler Christopher Columbus Butler Sarah (Sallie) Butler Martha Butler Mary (Polly) Butler Nancy Butler James (Walk) Butler William L. Butler Family with spouse Consadie ? Piety Butler Richmond Butler James Butler 1758–1841 Birth: June 5, 1758 22 — St Paul's Parish, Hanover Co. VA Death: about 1841 — Shelby Co. AL
mother	Links Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Butler Piety Butler Richmond Butler Consadie ? …–…
herself	Links Birth: July 8, 1820 62 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: November 22, 1843 Death: November 18, 1887 Burial: Harless Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Richard Crowson Harless Charles J. Harless Henry N. Harless Clarissa C. Harless Margaret Elizabeth Harless James LaFayette Harless Charlotte Frances Harless John Thomas Harless Benjamin Franklin Harless Mary Jane (Janie) Harless Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless William M. Harless Piety Butler 1820–1887 Birth: July 8, 1820 62 — Elbert Co. GA Death: November 18, 1887
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1822 63 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: May 23, 1844 — Shelby Co. AL by Jordan Jones, J.P. Death: Chilton Co. AL Burial: abandoned grave near a crossroads Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary C. (Polly) Leonard Dicy Ann (Anna) Butler James Butler Sharlott Butler John Wesley Butler George Thomas Butler Elizabeth (Eliza) Butler Fannie Butler Lou Vicey Butler Piety Butler Bruce Butler Richmond Butler 1822–… Birth: about 1822 63 — Elbert Co. GA Death: Chilton Co. AL

Father’s family with Sally ?
father	Links Birth: June 5, 1758 22 — St Paul's Parish, Hanover Co. VA Death: about 1841 — Shelby Co. AL Burial: Jones Bailey Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sally ? Zachariah Butler Christopher Columbus Butler Sarah (Sallie) Butler Martha Butler Mary (Polly) Butler Nancy Butler James (Walk) Butler William L. Butler Family with spouse Consadie ? Piety Butler Richmond Butler James Butler 1758–1841 Birth: June 5, 1758 22 — St Paul's Parish, Hanover Co. VA Death: about 1841 — Shelby Co. AL
father’s partner	Links Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Butler Zachariah Butler Christopher Columbus Butler Sarah (Sallie) Butler Martha Butler Mary (Polly) Butler Nancy Butler James (Walk) Butler William L. Butler Sally ? …–…
half-brother	Links Birth: May 29, 1782 23 — Mecklenburg Co. VA Death: July 29, 1822 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nancy Bullard Thomas S. Butler Sanders Walker Butler Eliza Butler Sarah (Sally) Butler James Madison Butler Mary Butler Zachariah Taylor Butler Nancye Caroline Butler Zachariah Butler 1782–1822 Birth: May 29, 1782 23 — Mecklenburg Co. VA Death: July 29, 1822 — Shelby Co. AL
5 years half-brother	Links Birth: about 1786 27 — probably Mecklenburg Co. VA Marriage: January 8, 1809 — Elbert Co. GA Census: 1820 — Shelby Co. AL Census: 1830 — Shelby Co. AL Census: 1850 — Dwelling 84, Hatchett Creek District, Coosa Co. AL Death: between 1850 and 1860 — Coosa Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mahala Cole Milton P. Butler Joseph Joel Butler James M. Butler Sarah Butler Thomas Butler Mary Ann Butler Russel Benjamin Butler Patrick Henry Butler Lafayette C. Butler Christopher Columbus Butler 1786–1860 Birth: about 1786 27 — probably Mecklenburg Co. VA Death: between 1850 and 1860 — Coosa Co. AL
2 years half-sister	Links Birth: about 1787 28 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: January 26, 1809 — Elbert County, Ga. Death: between 1850 and 1860 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Willis Ozley Sebron Ozley Mary Elizabeth Ozley William M. Ozley Gilbert Ozley George W. Ozley James Ozley George Thomas Ozley Caroline (Callie) Ozley Willie Prestridge Ozley Sarah (Sallie) Butler 1787–1860 Birth: about 1787 28 — Elbert Co. GA Death: between 1850 and 1860
4 years half-sister	Links Birth: about 1790 31 Marriage: June 10, 1808 — Elbert Co. GA Death: January 28, 1875 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Asa Jones Larkin Jones James Jones Jesse Jones Nathan Jones Sanders Jones Russel Jones John Jones Willis M. Jones John C. Jones Henry Jones Martha Jones Frances Jones Martha Butler 1790–1875 Birth: about 1790 31 Death: January 28, 1875
5 years half-sister	Links Birth: January 19, 1795 36 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: October 13, 1814 Death: January 5, 1874 — Shelby Co. AL Burial: Elliotsville Cemetery, Alabaster, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Abraham Naish John Womac Naish Frances Crowder Naish Dicey Naish Martha Naish Mary T. Naish Sarah Caroline Naish Thomas F. Naish Harriett Eliza Naish Sophia Naish Mary (Polly) Butler 1795–1874 Birth: January 19, 1795 36 — Elbert Co. GA Death: January 5, 1874 — Shelby Co. AL
3 years half-sister	Links Birth: July 24, 1797 39 Marriage: August 28, 1817 Death: June 27, 1853 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George B. Nash Nancy Butler 1797–1853 Birth: July 24, 1797 39 Death: June 27, 1853
3 years half-brother	Links Birth: September 25, 1800 42 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: December 16, 1823 — Elbert County, Ga. Death: September 3, 1875 — Shelby Co. AL Burial: Moore's Cemetery, Moore's Cross Roads, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Frances Hansard William L. Butler Saryan Butler James Butler Mary Elizabeth Butler Martha Jane Butler Rhoda Rebekah Butler Permelia Caroline Butler Margaret Frances Butler Nancy Snellings Butler John Singleton Butler James (Walk) Butler 1800–1875 Birth: September 25, 1800 42 — Elbert Co. GA Death: September 3, 1875 — Shelby Co. AL
24 years half-brother	Links Birth: October 21, 1824 66 — Elbert Co. GA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William L. Butler 1824–… Birth: October 21, 1824 66 — Elbert Co. GA

Family with George Richard Crowson Harless
husband	Links Birth: May 15, 1813 36 24 Birth: May 19, 1813 36 24 Marriage: November 22, 1843 Death: October 9, 1871 Death: October 9, 1872 — at his residence in Cahaba Valley Burial: Harless Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Piety Butler Charles J. Harless Henry N. Harless Clarissa C. Harless Margaret Elizabeth Harless James LaFayette Harless Charlotte Frances Harless John Thomas Harless Benjamin Franklin Harless Mary Jane (Janie) Harless Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless William M. Harless George Richard Crowson Harless 1813–1872 Birth: May 15, 1813 36 24 Death: October 9, 1872 — at his residence in Cahaba Valley
herself	Links Birth: July 8, 1820 62 — Elbert Co. GA Marriage: November 22, 1843 Death: November 18, 1887 Burial: Harless Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Richard Crowson Harless Charles J. Harless Henry N. Harless Clarissa C. Harless Margaret Elizabeth Harless James LaFayette Harless Charlotte Frances Harless John Thomas Harless Benjamin Franklin Harless Mary Jane (Janie) Harless Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless William M. Harless Piety Butler 1820–1887 Birth: July 8, 1820 62 — Elbert Co. GA Death: November 18, 1887
Marriage	Marriage — November 22, 1843 —
14 months son	Links Birth: 1844 30 23 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Charles J. Harless 1844–… Birth: 1844 30 23 — Shelby Co. AL
22 months son	Links Birth: October 16, 1845 32 25 Marriage: January 27, 1862 — Shelby Co. AL by James P. Allen Death: 1888 Burial: Allen Cemetery, Hwy 119, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Frances E. Allen Henry N. Harless 1845–1888 Birth: October 16, 1845 32 25 Death: 1888
15 months daughter	Links Birth: 1846 32 25 — Shelby Co. AL Marriage: September 11, 1889 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James L. (Pomp) Faust Josie Boyd Faust Clarissa C. Harless 1846–… Birth: 1846 32 25 — Shelby Co. AL
21 months daughter	Links Birth: September 20, 1847 34 27 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Wilton Allen Margaret Elizabeth Harless 1847–… Birth: September 20, 1847 34 27 — Shelby Co. AL
3 years son	Links Birth: June 16, 1850 37 29 — Shelby Co. AL Marriage: September 24, 1871 Death: January 23, 1933 — Birmingham, AL Burial: Harless Cemetery, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nannie Elizabeth Lawler Charles Wesley Harless McTyeire T. Harless Gertrude Kelly Harless Richard Hinson Harless Manley Ellington Harless Sam Adams Harless Lois Olene Harless Lola Irene Harless James LaFayette Harless 1850–1933 Birth: June 16, 1850 37 29 — Shelby Co. AL Death: January 23, 1933 — Birmingham, AL
3 years daughter	Links Birth: February 11, 1853 39 32 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Japp Moats Charlotte Frances Harless 1853–… Birth: February 11, 1853 39 32 — Shelby Co. AL
2 years son	Links Birth: March 3, 1855 41 34 — Shelby Co. AL Death: 1895 Burial: Harless Cemetery, Alabaster, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martha (Dutch) Hinton Addie M. Harless George R. Harless Lunie P. Harless Burl Lewis Harless Kellie B. Harless John Thomas Harless 1855–1895 Birth: March 3, 1855 41 34 — Shelby Co. AL Death: 1895
3 years son	Links Birth: December 28, 1857 44 37 — Shelby Co. AL Marriage: December 2, 1886 — Calera, Shelby Co. AL by M. W. Jones Death: February 10, 1906 Burial: Nabors Cemetery, Saginaw, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse S. Fannie Leonard Glenn Harless Hudsie M. Harless Benjamin Franklin Harless 1857–1906 Birth: December 28, 1857 44 37 — Shelby Co. AL Death: February 10, 1906
2 years daughter	Links Birth: May 4, 1860 46 39 Marriage: December 12, 1876 Burial: Elliotsville Cemetery, Alabaster, Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Frank M. Evans Mary Jane (Janie) Harless 1860–… Birth: May 4, 1860 46 39 Burial: Elliotsville Cemetery, Alabaster, Shelby Co. AL
2 years son	Links Birth: April 14, 1862 48 41 — Shelby Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless 1862–… Birth: April 14, 1862 48 41 — Shelby Co. AL
3 years son	Links Birth: September 3, 1865 52 45 Death: February 24, 1956 Burial: Harless Cemetery, Alabaster, Shelby Co. Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah J. (Sallie) Pardue William M. Harless 1865–1956 Birth: September 3, 1865 52 45 Death: February 24, 1956

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Birth	Source citation: Footnote: Date per Madine Evans; age 26, 1850 census INDI:BIRT:SOUR:_FOOT: Date per Madine Evans; age 26, 1850 census

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Shared note	Came to Alabama with James in 1836. Harless Cem. located near Shelby County Airport, south of Alabaster, AL. Compiled by Howard Butler, transcribed by Ginny Pitts, sources: 1850 census, Shelby Co. AL; Graves at Harless Cemetery; Madine Butler Evans; Graves at Elliottsville Cemetery; Shelby Co. Cemetery Census; Quarterly, Shelby Co. Hist Soc, 11:3(6) July 1984 and 7:1(14) Jan 1980; 1824-1850 Marriage Records, Shelby Co. AL, p 149.

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Shared note

Came to Alabama with James in 1836.

Harless Cem. located near Shelby County Airport, south of Alabaster, AL.

Compiled by Howard Butler, transcribed by Ginny Pitts, sources: 1850 census, Shelby Co. AL; Graves at Harless Cemetery; Madine Butler Evans; Graves at Elliottsville Cemetery; Shelby Co. Cemetery Census; Quarterly, Shelby Co. Hist Soc, 11:3(6) July 1984 and 7:1(14) Jan 1980; 1824-1850 Marriage Records, Shelby Co. AL, p 149.

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Family with parents
father Parents Zachariah Butler Sarah (Sally) Bowe	James Butler 1758–1841
mother	Consadie ? …–…
herself	Piety Butler 1820–1887
younger brother Family Mary C. (Polly) Leonard Dicy Ann (Anna) Butler James Butler Sharlott Butler John Wesley Butler George Thomas Butler Elizabeth (Eliza) Butler Fannie Butler Lou Vicey Butler Piety Butler Bruce Butler	Richmond Butler 1822–…

Father’s family with Sally ?
father Parents Zachariah Butler Sarah (Sally) Bowe	James Butler 1758–1841
father’s partner	Sally ? …–…
half-brother Family Nancy Bullard Thomas S. Butler Sanders Walker Butler Eliza Butler Sarah (Sally) Butler James Madison Butler Mary Butler Zachariah Taylor Butler Nancye Caroline Butler	Zachariah Butler 1782–1822
half-brother Family Mahala Cole Milton P. Butler Joseph Joel Butler James M. Butler Sarah Butler Thomas Butler Mary Ann Butler Russel Benjamin Butler Patrick Henry Butler Lafayette C. Butler	Christopher Columbus Butler 1786–1860
half-sister Family Willis Ozley Sebron Ozley Mary Elizabeth Ozley William M. Ozley Gilbert Ozley George W. Ozley James Ozley George Thomas Ozley Caroline (Callie) Ozley Willie Prestridge Ozley	Sarah (Sallie) Butler 1787–1860
half-sister Family Asa Jones Larkin Jones James Jones Jesse Jones Nathan Jones Sanders Jones Russel Jones John Jones Willis M. Jones John C. Jones Henry Jones Martha Jones Frances Jones	Martha Butler 1790–1875
half-sister Family Abraham Naish John Womac Naish Frances Crowder Naish Dicey Naish Martha Naish Mary T. Naish Sarah Caroline Naish Thomas F. Naish Harriett Eliza Naish Sophia Naish	Mary (Polly) Butler 1795–1874
half-sister Family George B. Nash	Nancy Butler 1797–1853
half-brother Family Elizabeth Frances Hansard William L. Butler Saryan Butler James Butler Mary Elizabeth Butler Martha Jane Butler Rhoda Rebekah Butler Permelia Caroline Butler Margaret Frances Butler Nancy Snellings Butler John Singleton Butler	James (Walk) Butler 1800–1875
half-brother	William L. Butler 1824–…

Family with George Richard Crowson Harless
husband Parents Henry Harless Jr. Margaret (Peggy) LeBessieur	George Richard Crowson Harless 1813–1872
herself	Piety Butler 1820–1887
son	Charles J. Harless 1844–…
son Family Frances E. Allen	Henry N. Harless 1845–1888
daughter Family James L. (Pomp) Faust Josie Boyd Faust	Clarissa C. Harless 1846–…
daughter Family Wilton Allen	Margaret Elizabeth Harless 1847–…
son Family Nannie Elizabeth Lawler Charles Wesley Harless McTyeire T. Harless Gertrude Kelly Harless Richard Hinson Harless Manley Ellington Harless Sam Adams Harless Lois Olene Harless Lola Irene Harless	James LaFayette Harless 1850–1933
daughter Family Japp Moats	Charlotte Frances Harless 1853–…
son Family Martha (Dutch) Hinton Addie M. Harless George R. Harless Lunie P. Harless Burl Lewis Harless Kellie B. Harless	John Thomas Harless 1855–1895
son Family S. Fannie Leonard Glenn Harless Hudsie M. Harless	Benjamin Franklin Harless 1857–1906
daughter Family Frank M. Evans	Mary Jane (Janie) Harless 1860–…
son	Jabes Lamar Monroe Curey Harless 1862–…
son Family Sarah J. (Sallie) Pardue	William M. Harless 1865–1956