John Cornelius Butler

John Cornelius Butler (July 2, 1887 in Buffalo – August 13, 1953 in Buffalo) was a member of the United States House of Representatives, from New York. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House after the death of Representative Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He served in the House as a Republican from April 22, 1941 until January 3, 1949. He failed to be reelected in 1948 but was elected in 1950 and served in the House again from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953.

John Cornelius Butler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953
Preceded by	Chester C. Gorski
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Constituency	44th district
In office April 22, 1941 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	Pius L. Schwert
Succeeded by	Chester C. Gorski
Constituency	42nd district (1941–45) 44th district (1945–49)
Personal details
Born	(1887-07-02)July 2, 1887 Buffalo, New York
Died	August 13, 1953(1953-08-13) (aged 66) Buffalo, New York
Political party	Republican

References

• United States Congress. "John Cornelius Butler (id: B001179)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• John Cornelius Butler at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Pius L. Schwert	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 42nd congressional district April 22, 1941 – January 3, 1945	Succeeded by Walter G. Andrews
Preceded by District 44 created in 1945	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 44th congressional district January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1949	Succeeded by Chester C. Gorski
Preceded by Chester C. Gorski	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 44th congressional district January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953	Succeeded by District 44 eliminated after the 1950 Census