William Drayton
Appointed by President George Washington in 1790 and confirmed by voice vote, William Drayton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1732–1790
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1790
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Bee
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | District of South Carolina | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Middle Temple, London, England | 1754 | |
| Read law | 1756 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Drayton?
- President George Washington appointed William Drayton to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina in 1790.
- What was William Drayton's confirmation vote?
- William Drayton was confirmed by voice vote on February 10, 1790. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Drayton on?
- William Drayton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Sources
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Appointed in 1790. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).