Drayton, John Born June 22, 1766, in Charleston, SC Died November 27, 1822, in Charleston, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by James Madison on May 5, 1812, to a seat vacated by Thomas Bee. Confirmed by the Senate on May 7, 1812, and received commission on May 7, 1812. Service terminated on November 27, 1822, due to death. Education: Inner Temple, London, England Read law, 1788 Professional Career: Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1788, 1789-1794, 1796-1798, 1811-1812 Warden, Charleston, South Carolina, 1788- Rice planter, Georgetown County, South Carolina, 1794-1822 State representative, South Carolina, 1792-1796 Lieutenant governor, South Carolina, 1798-1800 Governor, South Carolina, 1801-1803, 1809-1810 Intendant, Charleston, South Carolina, 1803-1805 State senator, South Carolina, 1805-1808 Research Collections Bibliography