William Drayton

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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.

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

Education

• Middle Temple, London, England, 1754
• Read law, 1756

External links

• Biography of William Drayton from the Federal Judicial Center.

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