James Joseph Butler

James Joseph Butler (August 29, 1862 – May 31, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Preceded byCharles E. Pearce

Succeeded byVacant

Preceded byVacant

Succeeded byGeorge C. R. Wagoner

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James Joseph Butler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 12th district
In office March 4, 1901 – June 28, 1902
Preceded by	Charles E. Pearce
Succeeded by	Vacant
In office November 4, 1902 – February 26, 1903
Preceded by	Vacant
Succeeded by	George C. R. Wagoner
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	George C. R. Wagoner
Succeeded by	Ernest E. Wood
Personal details
Born	(1862-08-29)August 29, 1862 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	May 31, 1917(1917-05-31) (aged 54) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Education	Saint Louis University Washington University in St. Louis
Occupation	Politician, attorney, blacksmith

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Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Butler attended the public schools. He served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, and worked at that trade for several years. He graduated from Saint Louis University in 1881. He studied law at Washington University in St. Louis. He was admitted to the bar in 1884 and commenced practice in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as city attorney of St. Louis from 1886 to 1894. Presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Fifty-seventh Congress and served from March 4, 1901, until June 28, 1902, when the seat was declared vacant. Subsequently presented credentials as a Member-elect to fill the vacancy thus caused and served from November 4, 1902, until February 26, 1903, when he was succeeded by George Chester Robinson Wagoner, who contested his election.

Butler was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905). He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1904 and 1908. He resumed the practice of law in St. Louis, Missouri, and died there May 31, 1917. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery.