C. M. Butt | |
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| Judge of Vernon County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1878 – January 1, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Newell |
| Succeeded by | O. B. Wyman |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Justin W. Ranney |
| Succeeded by | Angus Cameron |
| District Attorney of Vernon County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 1, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Carson Graham |
| Succeeded by | H. P. Proctor |
| In office January 1, 1860 – January 1, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | R. C. Bierce |
| Succeeded by | William F. Terhune |
| Treasurer of Vernon County, Wisconsin | |
| In office June 1, 1866 – January 1, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | James Lowrie |
| Succeeded by | J. W. Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1833 Deerfield Township, Morgan County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1921 (aged 87) Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin |
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| Spouse |
Margaret Elizabeth McAuley
(m. 1864; died 1913) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1866 |
| Rank | Major, USV |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Cyrus Marion Butt Sr. (September 30, 1833 – August 27, 1921) was an American farmer, lawyer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate during the 1869 and 1870 sessions, representing La Crosse and Vernon counties. He also served six years as district attorney and 12 years as county judge in Vernon County, and served as a Union Army officer through much of the American Civil War. In historical documents, his name is often abbreviated as C. M. Butt.