Butler Carson Derrick

Background

Derrick, Butler Carson was born on September 30, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Butler Carson and Mary English (Scott) Derrick.

Education

Student, University South Carolina., 1954-1958; Bachelor of Laws, U. Georgia, 1965; honorary degree, Lander College, 1978; honorary degree, Erskine College, 1978; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University South Carolina., 1986; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Medical University of Southern California, 1988.

Career

Partner firm, Derrick & Byrd, Edgefield, South Carolina., 1970-1975; member, South Carolina. House of Representatives, 1969-1974; member, 94th-103rd Congresses from 3rd South Carolina. district, Washington, District of Columbia, 1975-1995; member Democratic steering and policy committee member house administration committee member rules committee chief majority deputy whip partner, Williams & Jensen, PC. Member of advisory board Secretary of Energy.

Achievements

• Butler Carson Derrick has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Edgefield County Fish and Game Association. Member South Carolina. Bar Association, American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Edgefield County Bar Association (past president), Special Forces Association (honorary, member Green Berets).

Connections

Married Beverly Davis. Children: Lydia Gile, Butler Carson III, Charlotte Grantham, George Grantham.

Father:

Butler Carson Derrick

Mother:

Mary English (Scott) Derrick

Spouse:

Beverly Davis

child:

George Grantham Derrick

child:

Lydia Gile Derrick

child:

Charlotte Grantham Derrick

child:

Butler Carson III Derrick