John Drayton

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John Drayton was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He was nominated by President James Madison on May 5, 1812. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 7, 1812, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 27, 1822.

Professional career

• Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1788, 1789-1794, 1796-1798, 1811-1812
• Warden, City of Charleston, South Carolina, 1788-
• Rice planter, Georgetown County, South Carolina, 1794-1822
• Member, South Carolina House of Representatives, 1792-1796
• State lieutenant governor, South Carolina, 1798-1800
• State Governor, South Carolina, 1801-1803, 1809-1810
• Intendant, City of Charleston, South Carolina, 1803-1805
• Member, South Carolina State Senate, 1805-1808

Education

• Inner Temple, London, England
• Read law, 1788

External links

• Biography of John Drayton from the Federal Judicial Center.
• John Drayton. Brief biography from the National Governors Association.

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