William Drayton Sr.

William Drayton Sr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
In office
November 18, 1789 – May 18, 1790
Appointed byGeorge Washington
Preceded bySeat established by 1 Stat. 73
Succeeded byThomas Bee
Chief Justice for the Province of East Florida
In office
1765–1778
Appointed byJames Grant
Preceded byJames Moultrie
Succeeded byJames Hume
Personal details
Born
William Drayton

(1732-03-21)March 21, 1732
Ashley River,
Province of South Carolina,
British America
DiedMay 18, 1790(1790-05-18) (aged 58)
South Carolina
ChildrenWilliam Drayton
EducationMiddle Temple
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William Drayton Sr. (March 21, 1732 – May 18, 1790) was chief justice of the British American Province of East Florida and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

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