John Drayton
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For other people named John Drayton, see John Drayton (disambiguation).
John Drayton II (June 22, 1766 – November 27, 1822) was Governor of South Carolina and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
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John Drayton II | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina | |
In office May 7, 1812 – November 27, 1822 | |
Appointed by | James Madison |
Preceded by | Thomas Bee |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lee |
40th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 10, 1808 – December 8, 1810 | |
Lieutenant | Frederick Nance |
Preceded by | Charles Pinckney |
Succeeded by | Henry Middleton |
In office January 23, 1800 – December 8, 1802 | |
Lieutenant | Richard Winn |
Preceded by | Edward Rutledge |
Succeeded by | James Burchill Richardson |
18th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 18, 1798 – January 23, 1800 | |
Governor | Edward Rutledge |
Preceded by | Robert Anderson |
Succeeded by | Richard Winn |
Personal details | |
Born | John Drayton II (1766-06-22)June 22, 1766 Charleston, Province of South Carolina, British America |
Died | November 27, 1822(1822-11-27) (aged 56) Charleston, South Carolina |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Tidyman (m. 1794) |
Parent | William Drayton |
Education | Inner Temple (read law) |
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