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Surnames: Butterfield & Spring
Classification: Query
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G'Day Washoe,
First time in this part of world and would appreciate any local knowledge of the
Butterfield family.
A John A. Butterfield was my gGrandfathers business partner in Hawaii in the late 1800s
and they come across as a pair of well traveled Builders & Speculators of their time.
My gGrandfather's (Thomas Beverley Spring) life is a bit of a mystery prior to
Vancouver 1886. When he does appear on the seen however he is already and experinced
builder and developer.
I was wondering if maybe he had been apprenticed to a Calfornia or Nevada Butterfield whom
seem to be very active in timber building & property during this period.
For instance I found a John A Butterfield who owned a saw mill near Volcano which was
destroyed by snow in 1873. and references to "Butterfield the builder' in Reno
Have excellent Hawaii references to share and would be greatfull for any leads advice or
pointers.
Thanks for the time.
Warmest Regards
Mark
Sydney Australia