John Butler (general)

Brigadier General John Butler
Died	1786
Allegiance	Continental Congress United States of America
Service/branch	North Carolina state militia
Years of service	1775–1784
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	Southern Orange County Regiment (1776-1777) Hillsborough District Brigade (1777-1883)
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War: Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge Battle of Stono Ferry Battle of Camden Battle of Guilford Courthouse Battle of Lindley's Mill
Spouse(s)	Anne

John Butler (c.1728 – 1786) was a military officer in the Hillsborough District Brigade of the North Carolina militia during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1784, and served as its commanding general between 1779 and the end of the conflict. He was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons for several terms simultaneously with his military service. Butler commanded soldiers in several major engagements throughout North and South Carolina, but is perhaps best remembered for his role in the Patriot defeat at the Battle of Lindley's Mill. Butler died shortly after the end of the war, and his career as a military commander has received mixed reviews by historians.