Indianapolis (IN) News, March 24, 1896, p. 7. DAVID BUTT Scottsburg, Ind., March 24-The remains of David Butt, one of the most prominent and successful farmers of Scott County, were buried today. He died rather suddenly of lung fever. But few men were better known throughout the entire county and none more favorably. He was 70 years old. The deceased removed from Ohio to this county about the year 1856, since which time he has resided on his farm seven miles north of here in Jennings Township. He has always been known as a progressive and conservative farmer, and his loss will be keenly felt. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a strong Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.