Pierce Mease Butler, 1810-1867

• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: La Salle University Digital Commons 2013
• Subjects: Butler Island
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/slaveowners_civil_war/1; https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/context/slaveowners_civil_war/article/1000/type/native/viewcontent

“Grandson of Pierce Butler (1744-1822), Pierce Mease Butler (born Butler Mease), inherited two plantations in the Sea Islands of Georgia from his wealthy Southern family; one on Butler Island, and another on St. Simon Island. Both lands were worked by slaves. Pierce was captivated by the English act...