OUR FAMILY HISTORY.
***Special Note below about dates & names in history:

This website is dedicated to the memory of William (Bill) V. Richardson. He did 
extensive research on the Butt/Butts when it was done without the aid of a 
computer. I credit Bill with giving us the foundation for our family history. 
All genealogies are a work in progress. Although I began my research years ago, 
at times family and job responsibilities took priority and my fascinating hobby 
made its way into a cardboard file box. Today, however, time permits indulgence 
in genealogy as much as I choose. The cardboard box has given way to open files 
and of course, piles of papers on my desk.
Genealogy is exciting, challenging, fascinating, and frustrating! Often when 
we have the time, many `ancestors` are no longer alive to be asked the `what, 
when, where, why and who` questions. The puzzle seems to have so many pieces 
and finding `one` piece, sometimes, seems to be an almost insurmountable task. 
But little by little, the puzzle takes shape and the lives of our ancestors 
are finally beginning to come together.
Our family history is of great adventures and phenomenal accomplishments. 
There is a President, an Actor & Kings & Queens. Our genealogy is of courageous
families who came to a new land to make a new life. It is the genealogy of
hard-working families who worked the farms, mined the coal and worked in the
mills. Everyday life was hard. Survival was often a struggle. Yet, they pursued
the dreams they had and they are the grass roots of our families.
Is my genealogy finished? Heavens no! As I attain one set of goals, a new set 
is developed. Will my genealogy ever be finished? Probably not! Most 
importantly, I want our children to know and be proud of their heritage and I
want to share the greatness of our ancestors.
If you find information from my genealogy that helps in your research, that`s 
great! If you have information I`m lacking, let`s share! In the 
meantime read on and enjoy the family history and stories that make the people
come to life! They will never be forgotten.

***Special Note on dates: From Feredach Fionn-Feachtnach, the dates are not shown as BC
but AD. So "note" that from the father of Feredach Fionn-Feachtnach and, on back are
"BC" not "AD." Next, a lot of names, of "one" name persons will, also, show the same
name for first name and last name. So do not let this confuse you. Should you have
problems locating someone please let me know and I will help you with this.

DISCLAIMER
You will find many points in my files that need further study. I do not claim to
be the final authority on my files and all information is subject to further
research. It is hoped that the information provided, in these files, will
encourage more research. If this is done then I have accomplished my goal.