Eban Allen Butterfield owns and occupies the Butterfield homestead on section 34, Griggsvile Township, this being the tract of land on which his parents located when they came to Pike County. The parents of our subject were Leonard and Susan (Lampson) Butterfield, of whom a mere mention is made in the sketch of Henry W. Butterfield on another page in this album. Suffice it to say in this connection that they endeavored to mold their lives in accordance with the principles of Christianity and that, although quiet and unassuming, they did much to aid in the eleveation of the moral and social status of the communities in which they lived and to advance the material properity of thhis section.

Our subject was born October 16, 1845, on the farm which he now occupies, reared in this township and pursued his studies here. While he was still quite young he became well versed in agricultural affairs and to the business of stock raising has devoted himself from his youth up. The most of the land which he owns is under thorough cultivation, the place is well stocked with good breeds of domestic animals and supplied with those conveniences which make it a comfortable home. Agriculture and stock raising are proving remunerative under the good management of Mr. Butterfield, who endeavors to keep up with the times and post himself regarding new and approved methods, while not too hasty to drop the old.

The marriage of Mr. butterfield and Miss Mary Weeks was solemnized at the bride`s home in this township. Mrs. Butterfield was born in the Buckeye State May 29, 1849, is a bright intelligent woman and possessed of an estimable character. She has borne her husband three children--S. Bessie, M. Alice and Carrie B. The mother belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Butterfield is a sound republican in politics, is a reliabel citizen, and as such he deserves and receives the respect of his fellow men.

The parents of Mrs. Butterfield, Ezekiel and Elizabeth (Weeks) Weeks, were born in Ohio, grew to maturity and married September 5, 1848 there and some years after their marriage came to this State. They brought with them their daughter, Mary, there first born and at that time only child. They settled on a small farm in the township that is still the home of their daughter. There the wife and mother died on April 8, 1863 when in middle life. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church and was highly regarded by all who knew her. The husband and father is still living, now sixty-six years of age, and making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Butterfield. He is a democrat in politics. Although not identified with any religious body he is favorably known to his neighbors and is a bright and genial old gentleman.

Contributed by Rosemary Reeves - From Portraits and Biographical Album, Pike and Calhoun Counties, IL