Ovid Butler was born in Augusta, New York. Ovid studied law and practiced as an attorney in Shelbyville, Indiana, from 1825-1836. In 1836, the entire family moved to Indianapolis.In 1849, Butler established the political and abolitionist newspaper Free Soil Banner. Due to bad health, Butler gave up his law practice in 1849, seeking retirement.
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