History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, Page 242.

BENJAMIN B. BUTLER, Sheriff of Todd County, Ky., was born in this county
August 8, 1850.  His parents were H. D. and Permelia C. (Carey) Butler,
both natives of Kentucky.  The father was born in Todd County; was a
farmer, well and favorably known in his county.  His death occurred May 3,
1884, at the age of sixty-six years.  He had been a member of the Baptist
Church for many years.  The mother still lives in this county at the age
of sixty-two years.  She is also a member of the Baptist Church.  Sheriff
Butler began his business career at the age of sixteen.  He followed
farming until about the age of twenty-five.  He then opened a general
store at Kirkmansville, which he carried on with good success.  Next he
brought the business of M. W. Grissam, his only competitor.  In the same
year he bought the flouring-mill in the place and conducted the business
of both until 1881, when he sold his store and has since conducted the
business of the mill.  Mr. Butler was elected Constable and discharged the
duties of his office with credit to himself and satisfaction to his
constituents.  He was elected Sheriff in 1882, and will be a candidate
for re-election the coming fall.  It is generally conceded that he has made
an efficient public officer.  He owns a farm of 130 acres which he has
acquired by his own unaided industry.  Mr. Butler was married March 12,
1884, to Miss Nannie E. Heltsley, daughter of J. H. Heltsley, of
Muhlenburg [sic] County.  Mrs. Butler is a member of the Baptist Church.

Butler Carey Grissam Heltsley
=
Muhlenberg-KY

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