----Source: Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, WI, 1891-Lewis Publishing Co., pages 338 - 339

AUSTIN BUTTERY is a native of Canada West, born in Petersburgh, May 8, 1844. His parents, John and Jane Buttery, were born in England and died in Canada. Austin was their ninth child. He received his education in Canada, and in February, 1862, came to Wisconsin. The year before he made a prospecting tour through Montana and Nevada, after which he returned to Wisconsin. In 1864 he settled in Jefferson County. Much of Mr. Buttery's life has been spent in the woods and in saw-mill work.

He was married in 1871, Katie D. Bart, a native of New York, born in 1854. Her parents were among the early settlers of Wisconsin. He and his wife are giving their children the benefit of a good education in the district schools. In 1867 Mr. Buttery took a homestead claim in Clark County. It consists of 200 acres and is located on section 12, Lewis Township. When he moved to this place wild game was abundant, and the expenditure of much time and labor has been required to bring the property to its present, improved condition. The subject of our sketch is considered one of the substantial citizens of the township in which he resides. He has been School Supervisor and Clerk of the School Board, and has also served one year as Assessor of the township. In political matters he is independent, voting for the man rather than the party.