Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

State: South Carolina (Born in Ireland)

Age at Convention: 43

Date of Birth: 7/11/1744

Date of Death: 2/15/1822

Schooling: No official college education, only preparatory studies 

Occupation: Soldier, Planter

Prior Political Experience: Continental Congress 1787

Committee Assignments: Committee of Trade, Committee of Leftovers

Convention Contributions: Pierce Butler attended most sessions of the convention. While there, he was actively in support of the Federalists’ cause. He also is known for defense of slaveholders. William Pierce said when describing Butler, “as a politician or an Orator, he has no pretentions to either.”
New Government Participation: Butler served in the U.S. from 1789-1796 and from 1802-1804.