William Butler (1759–1821)

William Butler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina
In office
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1813
Preceded byRobert Goodloe Harper
Succeeded byWilliam Lowndes
Constituency5th district (1801–1803)
2nd district (1803–1813)
Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
January 3, 1791 – December 19, 1795
ConstituencyEdgefield County
In office
January 1, 1787 – January 20, 1790
ConstituencySt. Mark's Parish
Personal details
Born(1759-12-17)December 17, 1759
DiedNovember 15, 1821(1821-11-15) (aged 61)
PartyDemocratic-Republican
Professionplanter, soldier
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceSouth Carolina Militia
Years of service1775–1814
RankMajor General
CommandsSouth Carolina Militia
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
Second Cherokee War
War of 1812
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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.