Edward Butler, 2nd Viscount Galmoye


Edward Butler, 2nd Viscount Galmoye was the son of Piers Butler of Duiske and Margaret Netterville, daughter of Nicholas Netterville, 1st Viscount Netterville. His grandfather was Edward Butler, 1st Viscount Galmoye.

Butler succeeded to the title of Viscount Galmoye, in county Kilkenny in 1653 following the death of his grandfather, his father having predeceased him in 1650. He had a younger brother, Major Edmond Butler of Killoshulan.

Marriage and issue

He married Eleanor White, daughter of Sir Nicholas White of Leixlip. They had two sons: