William Orlando Butler

William Orlando Butler (April 19, 1791 – August 6, 1880) was a U.S. political figure and U.S. Army major general from Kentucky. He served as a Democratic congressman from Kentucky from 1839 to 1843, and was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee under Lewis Cass in 1848.

Read more about William Orlando Butler:  Early Life, The War of 1812, Political Career, The Mexican War, Election of 1848, Later Years, Trivia

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