John Cornelius Butler

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John Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He served in the House as a Republican from April 22, 1941 until January 3, 1949. He failed to be reelected in 1948 but succeeded in 1950 and served in the House again from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953. He died in Buffalo on August 13, 1953.

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Preceded by
Pius L. Schwert
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 42nd congressional district

1941–1945
Succeeded by
Walter G. Andrews
Preceded by
District 44 created in 1945
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 44th congressional district

1945–1949
Succeeded by
Chester C. Gorski
Preceded by
Chester C. Gorski
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 44th congressional district

1951–1953
Succeeded by
District 44 eliminated after the 1950 Census