[196-11] MICHAEL BUTZ, } Jan. 1, 1796; d Nov. 15, 1889; s Christian and Mary (Wagener) Butz [196-3]; m Oct. 22, 1822, ELIZABETH SHIMER, b Apr. 21, 1805; d June 5, 1899.
Children (8):
Michael Butz was born at Walter’s Mill along the Bushkill; he was in the store business, and later engaged in the milling business. He was one of the most prominent of Easton’s business men. [Easton Express. |
Michael Butz was for a time in the mercantile business with his brother Jacob; in 1827 he purchased the old homestead and operated the mill in connection with his store; in 1837 he engaged in the woolen manufacturing business. He retired from the mercantile business in 1856, and from milling in 1870. He was a member of the Union Guards from 1816 to 1829. Mr. Butz was a man of unusually wise judgment, keen foresight, public spirit and enterprise; and was an efficient, considerate and sympathetic leader. He was a member of the town council for many years. ‘‘He was such a hard smoker that when he and a friend adjourned to the kitchen to take a sociable chat the room would soon be so full of smoke as to make it appear as if the building had taken fire.” [Kaston Argos, 1889.|
David Butz was a lumber dealer; served in Union Army during Civil War. Samuel Butz was a shirt manufacturer. [Condit, p 203.]
Parents’ family: [196-3] Mary Wagener and Christian Butz
Children’s own families: