Archibald Buttars

Archibald Buttars (November 21, 1838 – June 5, 1926) was an English-American politician. A Republican, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, under Russell A. Alger.

Biography Buttars was born on November 21, 1838, in Manchester, the oldest child born to David Buttars and Esther (née Walley) Buttars. In April 1849, his family moved to Cincinnati, to Huron County, Michigan in September 1862, then finally to Emmet County in 1856. There, he worked in the lumber industry. He later worked as a merchant. He lived in Charlevoix, where he was vice-president of its bank. from January 1, 1885, to January 1, 1887, under Russell A. Alger. and served as acting Governor for a time.

On September 1, 1864, Buttars married Celia E. Moses, with him he had a daughter. Celia died in July 1875, and around 1896, he married Emma C. Blinn, having no children together. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as well as member of the Knights Templar.