John Charles Butler

John Charles Butler was born in 1883 and his birth was registered in September quarter 1883 in the district of Burton on Trent. His mothers maiden name was recorded as West.

His parents George Henry Butler aged 20, and Ellen West aged 22, had married on 8th March 1881 at Church Gresley, Derbyshire.

By the 1891 Census, John Butler is 7 years old with his mother Ellen aged 31, and siblings: Joseph aged 10, Arthur aged 5, Thomas aged 3, and Mary butler aged 10 months. The family are living at Oversetts, Newhall, Burton Upon Trent, Derbyshire.

In 1901, John C. Butler is recorded as a 17 years old Colliery Horse Driver underground. He is with his parents George H. and Ellen, and siblings: Joseph aged 19, Arthur 15, Thomas A. 13, Mary 10, Emma 8, Ernest 6, Theresa 3, and Bertha aged 1 year. The family are living at Castle Street, Castle Gresley, Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire.

By 1911, John Charles Butler is a 27 years old Coal miner Hewer at Maltby Main, lodging with Samuel Webster and family at 1 Kings Avenue, Model village, Maltby.

John Charles Butler was killed on 21st August 1911 at Maltby Main Colliery. His death was registered in September 1911 in Doncaster.