Thomas S. Butler

Thomas S. Butler
Butler in 1913
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
In office March 4, 1897 – May 26, 1928
Preceded by	John B. Robinson
Succeeded by	James Wolfenden
Constituency	6th district (1897–1903) 7th district (1903–23) 8th district (1923–28)
Personal details
Born	Thomas Stalker Butler (1855-11-04)November 4, 1855 Uwchland Township, Pennsylvania, US
Died	May 26, 1928(1928-05-26) (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US
Resting place	Oaklands Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Children	Smedley Butler (son)
Parent	Samuel Butler
Alma mater	West Chester University

Thomas Stalker Butler (November 4, 1855 – May 26, 1928) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from March 4, 1897, until his death, having been elected to the House sixteen times. He was the father of the Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler. He was Dean of the United States House of Representatives.