Samuel Butts
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Captain Samuel Butts was a militia officer in the Creek War
.
Butts was born at his family’s farm in Southampton, Virginia to parents Martha and Seymour. His descendents included many veterans of the American Revolutionary War
. The Butts family moved to Sparta
, Georgia
when Samuel was young.
As an adult, Butts moved to Monticello, Georgia
and became a businessman. In 1813, Butts joined the local militia of Jasper County
as a private in order to fight in the War of 1812
. He was quickly made captain of his unit, and they fought under the command of General John Floyd
in battles at Autossee, Tallasee and Camp Defiance. On January 27, 1814, Butts was killed in Alabama
at the battle of Calabee (also referred to as Chillabee in some references).
In 1825, the Georgia General Assembly
named Butts County, Georgia
in honor of Captain Butts. A Georgia chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
is named after him as well.
Creek War
The Creek War , also known as the Red Stick War and the Creek Civil War, began as a civil war within the Creek nation...
.
Butts was born at his family’s farm in Southampton, Virginia to parents Martha and Seymour. His descendents included many veterans of the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. The Butts family moved to Sparta
Sparta, Georgia
Sparta is a country town in Hancock County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,265 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hancock County...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
when Samuel was young.
As an adult, Butts moved to Monticello, Georgia
Monticello, Georgia
Monticello is the largest city and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia , United States. The population was 2,428 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Monticello is located at ....
and became a businessman. In 1813, Butts joined the local militia of Jasper County
Jasper County, Georgia
Jasper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 11,426. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 13,660...
as a private in order to fight in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. He was quickly made captain of his unit, and they fought under the command of General John Floyd
John Floyd (Georgia politician)
John Floyd was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina where he learned carpentry...
in battles at Autossee, Tallasee and Camp Defiance. On January 27, 1814, Butts was killed in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
at the battle of Calabee (also referred to as Chillabee in some references).
In 1825, the Georgia General Assembly
Georgia General Assembly
The Georgia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is bicameral, being composed of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate....
named Butts County, Georgia
Butts County, Georgia
Butts County is a county located in the northern half of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 24, 1825. As of 2000, the population was 19,522. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 23,759...
in honor of Captain Butts. A Georgia chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a Louisville, Kentucky-based fraternal organization in the United States...
is named after him as well.