William Drayton
For other men with the same name, see: William Drayton (disambiguation). William Drayton Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district In office May 17, 1825 – March 3, 1833 Preceded by Joel R. Poinsett Succeeded by Henry L. Pinckney Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish In office November 24, 1806 – June 29, 1808 Personal details Born ( 1776-12-30 ) December 30, 1776 St. Augustine, East Florida Died May 24, 1846 (1846-05-24) (aged 69) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Political party Jacksonian Profession planter, politician Military service Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1812–1815 Rank Colonel Battles/wars War of 1812 William Drayton (December 30, 1776 – May 24, 1846) was an American politician, banker, and writer who grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the son of William Drayton, Sr., who served as justice of the Pro...