L. F. Butler
L. F. Butler, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Atwater, this county, August 21, 1836, son of Luther and Eliza Butler, the former of whom was born in Connecticut October 8, 1801; the latter in Atwater Township, Ohio, in 1808. Both are now living in Atwater. Our subject was married July 9, 1862, to Elvira R. Huffman, born in Rootstown Township, this county, June 6, 1843, daughter of Abraham and Jane Huffman, who reside in Atwater Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Butler have two children: M. Lillian, born September 29, 1863, and Clarence M., born April 19, 1870. Our subject engaged in farming for several years; then for eight years in merchandizing at Atwater. He sold out and moved to Rootstown Township, this county, where he has a farm consisting of 150 acres. Mr. Butler is a good citizen.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885