Mt. Vernon History for Oct. 23, 1806: First birth in Mount Vernon

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Joseph Knox Butler was the first person born in the city of Mount Vernon. | Find a Grave

The first child was born in the town of Mt. Vernon-- Joseph Knox Butler, the son of Benjamin Butler, a town founder, and Leah Rogers Butler. 

His wife was Mary Polly Biggs.

Joseph and Mary Butler settled in New Castle, 18 miles east of Mount Vernon.

They had five sons-- James, John, Joseph, Isaac, Thomas and Benjamin.

He lived until age 65 and is buried at Newcastle Cemetery in Newcastle, Coshocton County.

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