Martin Butterfield was a farmer and businessman from Palmyra, New York.
12 Facts About Martin Butterfield
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Martin Butterfield was most notable for his service as a United States Representative from 1859 to 1861.
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Martin Butterfield attended the local schools and became a farmer in Walpole, New Hampshire.
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Martin Butterfield was active in the Cheshire County Agricultural Society, and served as its librarian and secretary.
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In 1828, Martin Butterfield moved to Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, where he engaged in the hardware business and operated a rope and cordage manufacturing enterprise.
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Martin Butterfield continued to farm, was active in Palmyra's Union Agricultural Society, and served as its president.
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Martin Butterfield was active in the Episcopal Church and was a delegate to diocese conventions and other meetings.
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In 1848, Martin Butterfield was a presidential elector on the Whig ticket and cast his ballot for Zachary Taylor for president and Millard Fillmore for vice president.
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In 1858, Martin Butterfield was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican.
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Martin Butterfield served in the 36th Congress, March 4,1859 to March 3,1861.
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Martin Butterfield declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1860 and resumed his former business and agricultural pursuits.
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Martin Butterfield died in Palmyra on August 6,1866, and was buried at Palmyra Cemetery.