Thomas S. Butler
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Thomas Stalker Butler (November 4, 1855 – May 26, 1928) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from March 4, 1897, until his death, having been elected to the House sixteen times. He was the father of the Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler. He was Dean of the United States House of Representatives.
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Thomas S. Butler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | |
In office March 4, 1897 – May 26, 1928 | |
Preceded by | John B. Robinson |
Succeeded by | James Wolfenden |
Constituency | 6th district (1897–1903) 7th district (1903–23) 8th district (1923–28) |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Stalker Butler (1855-11-04)November 4, 1855 Uwchland Township, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | May 26, 1928(1928-05-26) (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US |
Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Smedley Butler (son) |
Parent | Samuel Butler |
Alma mater | West Chester University |
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