William Drayton

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William Drayton
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Years in office: 1790 - 1790
Education
Bachelor's
Middle Temple, 1754
Law
Read law, 1756
Personal
Birthplace
South Carolina


William Drayton was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He was nominated by President George Washington on February 8, 1790. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 1790, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 18, 1790.[1] Drayton was succeeded in this position by Thomas Bee.

Early life and education

  • Middle Temple, London, England, 1754
  • Read law, 1756[1]

Professional career

  • Justice of the peace, Berkeley County, South Carolina, 1756-1763
  • Chief justice, Province of East Florida, 1763-1780
  • Judge, South Carolina Admiralty Court, 1789
  • Associate judge, South Carolina Supreme Court, 1789[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of South Carolina
1790–1790
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Thomas Bee