Family and Education
b. Wood Hall 29 Nov. 1414, 2nd s. of Sir Philip Butler (d. 6 Nov. 1420) of Wood Hall by Elizabeth, da. of John Cockayne (d.1429), j.c.p., of Bury Hatley, Beds.; bro. and h. of Edward Butler (1412-30 Nov. 1420). m. by Jan. 1436, Isabel, da. of (Sir) Hugh Willoughby* by his 2nd w., 1s. CIPM, xxi. 532-40; xxiv. 562; CFR, xiv. 360; CCR, 1419-22, pp. 100-1; The Commons 1386-1421, ii. 609; CPR, 1452-61, p. 157; Nottingham Univ. Lib., Middleton mss, Mi D 4792.
Offices Held
Attestor, parlty. elections, Herts. 1447, 1449 (Feb.), 1453.
J.p. Herts. 18 May 1443–?d.
Commr. to distribute tax allowance, Herts. June 1445, July 1446; treat for loans Sept. 1449; of inquiry Nov. 1449 (forcible entry at St. Albans); to assess subsidy Aug. 1450; of arrest Dec. 1451.
Sheriff of Essex and Herts. 3 Dec. 1450 – 7 Nov. 1451.
Main residence: Wood Hall in Watton-at-Stone, Herts.
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