William Drayton Sr.

For other men with the same name, see William Drayton (disambiguation).
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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Coat of Arms of William Drayton, Sr.

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.