William John Grayson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. Barnwell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Rhett |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from St. Helena's Parish | |
| In office November 27, 1826 – December 18, 1830 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Helena's Parish | |
| In office November 25, 1822 – December 20, 1825 | |
| In office November 22, 1813 – December 31, 1814 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1788 Beaufort, South Carolina |
| Died | October 4, 1863 (aged 75) Newberry, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Political party | Nullifier |
| Alma mater | South Carolina College |
| Profession | politician, poet, planter |
William John Grayson (November 2, 1788 – October 4, 1863) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. He was also a poet.[1]
- ^ 'Introduction', Hermione Lee, Sapphira and the Slave Girl by Willa Cather, Virago Modern Classics, page xxii