Butler, Pierce Mason, 1798-1847

South Carolina banker, U.S. Army officer, and South Carolina governor. Pierce Mason Butler spent much of his military service at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and in 1838 was named agent to the Cherokees.

From the description of Letter : Fort Gibson, Okla., to J.C. Spencer, Washington, D.C., 1842 Dec. 27. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144186

Governor of South Carolina and army officer.

From the description of Pierce Mason Butler papers, 1843-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452638

South Carolina banker, politician, and U.S. Army officer.

From the description of Letter : to Dr. J.R. Motte, 1842 March 21. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144787

Governor of S.C. (1836-1838); 2nd Lt. (1818), 1st Lt. (1822), and Captain (1825), U.S. Army; Lt. Col. in S.C. Militia during Seminole War; signer of Nullification Ordinance, 1832; appointed trustee, S.C. College, 1833; president of the State Bank of S.C.; U.S. Agent to the Cherokees, 1838-1846; Col. of Palmetto Regiment during Mexican War; killed at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico, 22 Dec. 1846.

Native of Edgefield District, S.C.; son of Revolutionary War soldier and U.S. Representative William Butler (1759-1821) and Behethland Foote Moore Butler (1764-1853); brother of Andrew Pickens Butler (1796-1857); husband of Miranda Julia Duval.

From the description of Pierce Mason Butler papers, 1819-1883. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 43743092