'''Roderick Randum Butler''' (April 9, 1827 – August 18, 1902), also known as '''R. R. Butler''', was a [[Tennessee]] Unionist and Republican who served in the state legislature as well as the [[United States House of Representatives]]. Staunchly opposing secession, he led crucial efforts in Eastern Tennessee to assist the Union during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]]. | '''Roderick Randum Butler''' (April 9, 1827 – August 18, 1902), also known as '''R. R. Butler''', was a [[Tennessee]] Unionist and Republican who served in the state legislature as well as the [[United States House of Representatives]]. Staunchly opposing secession, he led crucial efforts in Eastern Tennessee to assist the Union during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]]. |