Butler, Pierce Born March 17, 1866, in Dakota County, MN Died November 16, 1939, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 5, 1922, to a seat vacated by William R. Day. Confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 1922, and received commission on December 21, 1922. Service terminated on November 16, 1939, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Third Circuit, January 22, 1923-March 15, 1925 Seventh Circuit, March 16, 1925-April 9, 1929 Eighth Circuit, April 10, 1929-November 16, 1939 Tenth Circuit, November 8, 1937-November 16, 1939 Education: Carleton College, B.S., 1887 Read law, 1888 Professional Career: Assistant county attorney, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 1891-1892 County attorney, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 1893-1896 Private practice, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 1897-1922 Nominated to Supreme Court of the United States, November 23, 1922; Senate took no action Research Collections