Senator Pierce Butler
Pierce Butler signer of the Constitution of the U.S.
Print (ca. 1810-1890) by Max Rosenthal
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| Life dates: | 11 July 1744-15 February 1822 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Prince William's Parish, South Carolina |
| Occupation (1789): | Planter |
| Place of Birth: | "Ballin Temple", County Carlow, Ireland |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 44 |
| Religion (1789): | Episcopalian |
| College Education: | None |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | State Adjutant General |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Confederation Congress |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Low |
| Last year of continuous service in Senate: | 1796 |
| Additional Senate Service: | 1802-1804 |
