William Butler (1759–1821)
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William Butler (December 17, 1759 – November 15, 1821) was an American soldier, planter, slaveholder and United States representative from South Carolina.[1]
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William Butler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | John Rutledge, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William Lowndes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Robert Goodloe Harper |
Succeeded by | Richard Winn |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Edgefield County | |
In office January 3, 1791 – December 19, 1795 | |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Mark's Parish | |
In office January 1, 1787 – January 20, 1790 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1759-12-17)December 17, 1759 Prince William County, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | November 15, 1821(1821-11-15) (aged 61) Edgefield County, South Carolina, U.S. (now Saluda County) |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Profession | planter, soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | South Carolina Militia |
Years of service | 1775–1814 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | South Carolina Militia |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War Second Cherokee War War of 1812 |
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