Hiram Anderson Butler

July 18, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Life

Born
March 14, 1833
Died
October 17, 1913

Career

Biography

Hiram A. Butler began his career with the Western and Atlantic Railroad as a water boy at Noonday Fill near Brushy Mountain, Marietta. He advanced through the ranks and served as roadmaster for nearly 50 years.

He purportedly played a small role in the Great Locomotive Chase (or Andrews Raid) of 1862.

He retired from the railroad in 1904.

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