Edmond Butler of Polestown facts for kids
Edmond Butler of Polestown (born 1595 – died April 21, 1636) was a member of the famous Butler family. This family included the powerful Earls of Ormond. Edmond was the oldest son of Walter Butler of Polestown. He had three brothers named Richard, Peter, and Walter. His uncle, Peter, started a smaller family line called the "Roscrea" branch. This branch came from the "Polestown" branch of the Butlers. Edmond served as a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for County Kilkenny from 1634 to 1635. This meant he helped make laws and decisions for the area.
Edmond's Family Life
Edmond Butler was part of the Polestown branch of the Butler family. This was a specific family line that came from the main Butler family. He was 24 years old when his father passed away. On November 20, 1628, he officially took control of his family's lands and property.
Edmond married a woman named Ellice. She was the daughter of Nicholas Shortall from Claragh, which is also in County Kilkenny. Edmond and Ellice had one child:
Where is Polestown?
Polestown is a place that is now known as Paulstown. It is located in an area called the Barony of Gowran. This area is found in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
See also
- Butler baronets
- Butler dynasty
