The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
A. D. Butler, pioneer resident of the Napa Valley, prominent as an educator, horticulturist and fruit packer over many years, died at his home on First street. He had been in failing health for several years. He was the father of Ralph Butler, city councilman, and W. D. Butler, horticultural commissioner. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on May 21, 1843. When a lad he crossed the plains with his parents and settled in the Willamette Valley, Ore., but later returned to Illinois, where he entered Abingdon College, graduating in 1869. He returned to Oregon and was president of the Christian College at Monmouth. In 1872 he came to Napa, settling in Browns Valley. He also taught school for 10 years. In 1892 he helped form the Napa Fruit Company, which organization he headed as president until his death. He was an active member of the Christian Church of this city. Two sisters and seven grandchildren survive, in addition to the two sons.The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
A. D. Butler, pioneer resident of the Napa Valley, prominent as an educator, horticulturist and fruit packer over many years, died at his home on First street. He had been in failing health for several years. He was the father of Ralph Butler, city councilman, and W. D. Butler, horticultural commissioner. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on May 21, 1843. When a lad he crossed the plains with his parents and settled in the Willamette Valley, Ore., but later returned to Illinois, where he entered Abingdon College, graduating in 1869. He returned to Oregon and was president of the Christian College at Monmouth. In 1872 he came to Napa, settling in Browns Valley. He also taught school for 10 years. In 1892 he helped form the Napa Fruit Company, which organization he headed as president until his death. He was an active member of the Christian Church of this city. Two sisters and seven grandchildren survive, in addition to the two sons.The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
A. D. Butler, pioneer resident of the Napa Valley, prominent as an educator, horticulturist and fruit packer over many years, died at his home on First street. He had been in failing health for several years. He was the father of Ralph Butler, city councilman, and W. D. Butler, horticultural commissioner. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on May 21, 1843. When a lad he crossed the plains with his parents and settled in the Willamette Valley, Ore., but later returned to Illinois, where he entered Abingdon College, graduating in 1869. He returned to Oregon and was president of the Christian College at Monmouth. In 1872 he came to Napa, settling in Browns Valley. He also taught school for 10 years. In 1892 he helped form the Napa Fruit Company, which organization he headed as president until his death. He was an active member of the Christian Church of this city. Two sisters and seven grandchildren survive, in addition to the two sons.The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
A. D. Butler, pioneer resident of the Napa Valley, prominent as an educator, horticulturist and fruit packer over many years, died at his home on First street. He had been in failing health for several years. He was the father of Ralph Butler, city councilman, and W. D. Butler, horticultural commissioner. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on May 21, 1843. When a lad he crossed the plains with his parents and settled in the Willamette Valley, Ore., but later returned to Illinois, where he entered Abingdon College, graduating in 1869. He returned to Oregon and was president of the Christian College at Monmouth. In 1872 he came to Napa, settling in Browns Valley. He also taught school for 10 years. In 1892 he helped form the Napa Fruit Company, which organization he headed as president until his death. He was an active member of the Christian Church of this city. Two sisters and seven grandchildren survive, in addition to the two sons.The Napa Register October 28, 1923 (from "News of 25 Years Ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948)
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