His grandson, the third Baronet, also sat as Member of the Irish Parliament and served as Sheriff of the county.
His son, the sixth Baronet, sat as Member of the Irish Parliament for County Carlow and Portarlington.
His great-grandson, the tenth Baronet, was High Sheriff and Vice Lord-Lieutenant for County Carlow.
As of 2014 the title is held by his great-grandson, Sir Richard Butler, the fourth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 2012.
The heir apparent is the present holder's son Thomas Pierce Butler (born 1966).
The heir apparent is the present holder's son Reginald Paul Butler (born 1988).