Join the Butler Society

Your extraordinary global family, spanning continents and centuries, and carrying countless legacies waiting to be discovered.

Whether you are just beginning to explore your Butler heritage or are already a keen genealogist, membership strengthens your connection to a remarkable worldwide community, centuries of shared history, and the resources that help you uncover your own place in the story.

We believe there is great strength in knowing where you belong. Every individual and family in the Butler lineage carries a unique story, filled with discoveries waiting to be made. Together, we are weaving these stories into a magnificent, interconnected tapestry of history that stretches across time and geography, a legacy that belongs to us all.

Today, our Butler family extends across more than 15 countries. We stay connected through our website and local country branches, and we share news and discoveries through our triennial Journal of The Butler Society, regular quarterly newsletters and online forums.

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As guardians of Butler heritage, we are committed to carefully preserving manuscripts, records, and traditions while also encouraging new research and the sharing of knowledge among our members. Our international reach brings descendants together in meaningful gatherings across the world; from Australia and New Zealand to Canada and the USA, and from Germany and Spain to the UK.

We warmly welcome anyone with an interest in Butler family history, genealogy, and connection to join us, whether you carry the Butler name, descend from one of its many branches, or are linked through marriage or kinship. There is a place for you in our Butler family story.

Your Membership Benefits

Community & Connection

  • Invitations to members-only events in different countries, including the renowned Triennial Butler Family Gathering at Kilkenny Castle.
  • Access to online members-only events and occasional seminars.
  • Membership of our Facebook community to exchange insights and experiences.
  • Networking and volunteering opportunities.
  • A sense of belonging you can share with your family.

Research & Resources

  • Access to our private members’ forum on the Butler Society website to connect with other like-minded researchers.
  • Referrals to paid genealogical researchers and online services.
  • Member-only archives of documents, letters, photographs, and compiled histories not available elsewhere.
  • Opportunities to contribute your own documents, photographs, and research to the Butler archive.

Publications & Insights

  • A digital copy of the esteemed Triennial Butler Society Journal (back issues available), with the option to purchase a printed, bound edition.
  • Biannual e-newsletters from our Irish headquarters and country branches, with back issues available in the members’ section.
  • Exclusive members-only updates on the latest Butler news worldwide.
  • Unique historical insights into the Butler name and heritage not found elsewhere.
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Legacy & Recognition

  • Recognition in Society projects and publications.
  • A role in preserving and sharing the story of the Butler name for future generations.
  • Be part of building a long-lasting legacy that benefits both your family and the wider Butler community.

Every individual, family, and extended family in the Butler community has a unique story to tell, filled with much yet to be discovered. Together, we are weaving these narratives into a rich, interconnected tapestry of history that spans centuries and continents.

Join us to explore your roots, connect with relatives, and leave your mark on Butler Family history.

We look forward to getting to know you and your family. Your Butler Society journey begins here!

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