David Butler (politician)

David Butler
1st Governor of Nebraska
In office
February 21, 1867 – June 2, 1871
Preceded byAlvin Saunders (Nebraska Territory)
Succeeded byWilliam H. James (acting)
Personal details
BornDecember 15, 1829
near Linton, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1891(1891-05-25) (aged 61)
Pawnee City, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (Before 1882)
Independent (1882–1888)
Union Labor (1888–1891)
Spouse(s)Mary Smith
Lydia Story
Children8

David Christy Butler (December 15, 1829 – May 25, 1891) was a U.S. political figure. He was the first governor of Nebraska, serving from 1867 until 1871.[1] He was the first governor of Nebraska after statehood and the only Nebraska governor to be impeached.