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"D" is for Drayton, John [1766-1822]. Governor. Jurist. Author.
John Drayton
John Drayton (1766-1822) served two terms as governor of South Carolina. First term: 1800 - 1802, and second term: 1808 - 1810.
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John Drayton (1766-1822) served as governor of South Carolina from 1800-1802 and from 1808-1810. The eldest child of William Henry Drayton, he was born at Drayton Hall. He was educated at the College...