Zebulon Butler (January 23, 1731 – July 28, 1795) was an American military officer and politician from Connecticut who served with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
During this period, Butler was commissioned as an ensign in the 3rd Connecticut Regiment, a provincial infantry unit, serving under Captain Andrew Ward.
On May 27, 1758, Butler, now serving in the 9th company of the 4th Connecticut Regiment, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant while stationed at Fort Edward in Nova Scotia.
In March 1759, he was promoted to the rank of captain of his company and participated in a successful attack on Crown Point.
[citation needed] On January 1, 1777, Butler was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army.