of South Carolina Senator, Pierce Butler. They had two sons, both of whom changed their surnames as adults to Butler in order to secure an inheritance. One of the sons, Pierce Butler, married the renowned stage actress, Frances Anne Kemble. James Mease died in Philadelphia on May 14, 1846, and was buried in the cemetery of Third Presbyterian Church. He met Fanny Kemble in 1832, and they married in 1834. References 1771 births 1846 deaths American horticulturists Physicians from Philadelphia American food scientists Ketchup