John Butler (d. 1794)

Born in Connecticut; died in Niagara, in 1794. He espoused the British cause at the commencement of the Revolution, and, placed in command of a force of Indians and Tories, took part in the Niagara and Montreal campaigns, and was present at the battle of Oriskany, the Wyoming massacre, and the raids on the Schoharie and Mohawk settlements. He was guilty of great barbarities, but some of the worst deeds attributed to him were due to his son Walter. Colonel John Butler was rewarded by the British government for his military services by being made Indian agent, with a salary of $3,500 a year, and the gift of 5,000 acres of land in Canada.