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. 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, 11/23/1922; Senate took no action Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections