Edward Butler (1823-1879), was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He became a journalist and supported the Young Ireland, editing the Galway Vindicator. In 1852, he emigrated to Sydney, Australia. He wrote for the Sydney press, practiced law, occupyied a seat in Parliament and became a member of the Legislative Council and subsequently Attorney-General and a judge. 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh) is the county seat of County Kilkenny, Ireland, with a population (including environs) of 20,735. ... Young Ireland was a Irish revolutionary movement, active in the mid nineteenth century. ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Sydney is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian state of New South Wales, as well as Australias largest and oldest city (founded in 1788). ... A Legislative Council in British constitutional thought is the second-to-top tier of a government led by a Governor-General, Governor or a Lieutenant-Governor, inferior to an Executive Council and equal to or superior to a Legislative Assembly. ... In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General or Attorney-General, is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions. ...
EdwardButler was opposed to the decision and began a massive campaign to not only approve the 32 million dollar project, but to triple the amount of the project.
Butler had purchased the huge imposing home when William Lampson died and pictures in the collection show EdwardButler and his friends posed in front of the huge greenhouse.
Edward Jr.’s wife was chairman of the Women’s Committee of the college and she gave the chimes which ring from Edmund Hayes Hall.
EdwardButler and Drumgold were rescued Thursday afternoon from the home at 708 Walnut St. after what investigators believe was an accidental fire broke out in the living room.
Butler's 6-year-old son, Eddie, a student at Edgewood Elementary School, has been dealing well with his father's death, she said, while her daughter, Amanda, a freshman at the high school, just wants her sister to come home from the hospital.
Butler remembered fondly the bicycle her husband bought for Eddie for Christmas because his other bike was stolen.
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