George Samuel Butler had extensive
farming interests in Jackson and Madison Counties. He was in mercantile
business in Woodville for many years in different partnerships, but George
was always the principal figure. He was a man of good management and
integrity, always of honest principals and willing to help his fellowman.
George and his wife, Annie had no children of their own.
His brother’s wife died when their only child was very young. George and
Annie took the son and reared him as their own. Their home was filled with
love and wisdom and they was beloved people of Woodville. Annie was a dear
and wonderful lady.
Annie and George bought J.R. Kennamer’s brick home after
he died and sold this house to Velma and Verbon Bishop.
