David Butler (politician)
David Butler | |
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Butler, c. 1860–1865 | |
| 1st Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office February 21, 1867 – June 2, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin Saunders (Nebraska Territory) |
| Succeeded by | William H. James (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1829 near Linton, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1891 (aged 61) Pawnee City, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (Before 1882) Independent (1882–1888) Union Labor (1888–1891) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Smith Lydia Story |
| Children | 8 |
David Christy Butler (December 15, 1829 – May 25, 1891) was a U.S. political figure. He was the first governor of Nebraska, serving from 1867 until 1871. He was the first governor of Nebraska after statehood and the only Nebraska governor to be impeached.