Supreme Court of South Carolina / Joined 1789 / Served to 1789

William Drayton

Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina

William Drayton was a Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, who joined the court in 1789. Sources ↓

Lived
1732–1790
Tenure
1789–1789

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1789Supreme Court of South Carolina

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How do judges of the Supreme Court of South Carolina reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is legislative election.
Which court was William Drayton on?
William Drayton was a Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina.

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Joined the court in 1789. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).