Arthur Butt (1870–1937)
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- Born
- 1870
- Died
- 1937
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Arthur Butt born? 1870.
When did Arthur Butt die? 1937.
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Life story
Arthur Butt (1870–1937) was born in 1870, and died in 1937, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Arthur's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Arthur's life.
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The world Arthur lived through
1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 22 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 33 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 42 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 48 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 59 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 67 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Arthur Butt
When was Arthur Butt born?
Arthur Butt was born in 1870.
When did Arthur Butt die?
Arthur Butt died in 1937.
How old was Arthur Butt at the time of death?
Arthur Butt was about 67 years old.
Where is Arthur Butt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Arthur's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Arthur Butt was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Arthur was born.
Who was president when Arthur Butt died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Arthur died.
What major events happened during Arthur Butt's lifetime?
During Arthur's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 28); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 38); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 48); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Arthur Butt?
Federal censuses taken during Arthur's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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AncestryData, "Arthur Butt (1870–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/arthur-butt-1870-1937-1663a0da/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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