Mr. David Alan Butcher

About one month ago, someone damaged the plaque by drawing facial hair on pictures of Edward and Martha Berry, the hotel founders."I just find it unbelievable that on Court Street, someone had the gumption to deface the monument," said David Butcher, president of the Multicultural Genealogical Center.

"I just find it unbelievable that on Court Street, someone had the gumption to deface the monument," said David Butcher, president of the Multicultural Genealogical Center.

People of Color: A Multicultural Role in History exhibit at Ohio University's prestigious Kennedy Museum of Art was suggested by MGC board member, David Butcher.

"I just find it unbelievable that on Court Street, someone had the gumption to deface the monument," said David Butcher, president of the Multicultural Genealogical Center.The multicultural center, which is located in Chesterhill, is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of multicultural and multiracial families in the Ohio River Valley.

Butcher said the multicultural center and OU "will see to getting (the plaque) repaired or replaced."
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Butcher said it's a shame someone defaced the monument because it was a big challenge just to get the plaque placed.He credited the Court Street Diner ownership for allowing the plaque to be erected on its property.

The multicultural center has led the way in getting several plaques to recognize achievements throughout southeast Ohio, and Butcher said as far as he is aware, this is the first time the center will have to replace a plaque that has been vandalized.Some plaques need to be replaced after having been exposed to the weather, but some have existed for 100 years without needing repair or replacement, he said.

Some families remained in the area, however, such as the ancestors of David Butcher, president of the Multicultural Genealogical Center.The center has been instrumental in collecting and preserving data about the region's African-American history, including donated documents, such as freedom papers, as well as conducting interviews with area residents.The center has worked with the Wayne National Forest and Ohio University on various research and community outreach efforts, including the Community and Campus Day events and the university's Black Alumni Reunion.

Mr. David Butcher
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Mr. David A. Butcher 9035 St. Rt. 329 Stewart, OH 45778 740 662-0217 D6Butcher@dragonbbs.com

David Alan Butcher was born on 8/22/64 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the fifth child of Dessie M. Nichols and the late Robert L. Butcher.
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David married Rosetta Marie Flowers on 10/26/85.
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David graduated from Federal Hocking High School in 1982 and attended Tri County Vocational school where he studied Industrial Maintenance. He graduated from Hocking College in 1989 with an Associate Degree in Ceramic Engineering Technology and also received a Business Management Certificate. David has held many supervising and management positions in his career. He is currently employed by Federal Hocking Schools.

David has been a life member of MGC since its conception. He also enjoys speaking in various schools and colleges about his heritage, culture and travels ranging from the catacombs of Rome to the Bushman of Tanzania Africa.

David has received a certificate of appreciation award from the Wayne National Forest for his work with the heritage program.