Pierce Butler By Kenneth Jones Jul 11, 1744 Pirece Butler is born in County Carlow, Ireland Period: Jul 11, 1744 to Feb 15, 1822 Pierce Butler's Life Oct 10, 1758 Pierce came to America as a British soldier. Jan 10, 1771 Pierce is married to Mary Widdleton. Oct 11, 1779 Pierce becomes the adjutant general in the South Carolina militia. May 15, 1787 Butler represents South Carolina in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadalphia. Feb 15, 1822 Pierce Butler dies.