William James Butler (18 March 1858 – 10 December 1932) was a New Zealand sawmiller and timber merchant. He was born in Leamington, Warwickshire, England in 1858.[1] He died in Wellington in 1932 and was survived by his wife. He was a brother of Joseph Butler.[1]
William James Butler | |
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| Born | 18 March 1858 Leamington, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 10 December 1932 (aged 74) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupations | Sawmiller, timber merchant |
| Known for | Timber and sawmilling industry in New Zealand |
| Relatives | Joseph Butler (brother) |
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References
edit- 1 2 Roche, Michael. "Butler, Joseph and Butler, William James". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 9 February 2012.