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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Pierce Mason Butler |
| Address |
, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
April 11, 1798
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| Died | December 22, 1846
(48 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 06:12pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democrat
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Born: April 11, 1798
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Education
Moses Waddel's Academy in Abbeville, SC
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Occupations
Captain, United States Army
Lieutenant Colonel, South Carolina Militia
Banker
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Died: December 22, 1846 in Mexico
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Buried: Edgefield, SC
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1836-1838
Governor Butler appointed a commission to survey South Carolina's public schools in an effort to find areas of possible improvement
The Panic of 1837 damaged South Carolina banks, causing periodic suspensions of specie payment over the next few years - 1837
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Other Government Positions
US Agent to the Cherokee and Comanche Indians
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Butler died in the Mexican War at the Battle of Churubusco - 1846
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