Drayton, Stephen, 1736-1810
Variant namesStephen Drayton (1736-1810) was a son of Thomas Drayton, who build Drayton Hall Plantation on the Ashley River in St. Andrew's Parish, South Carolina. Stephen Drayton inherited property in St. Helenas Parish and the Coosawatchie Swamp. During the Revolution, Drayton commanded South Carolina militia and was a member of the Georgia Provisional Congress' Council of Safety. In 1778, he was appointed Deputy Quartermaster General of South Carolina.
From the description of Stephen Drayton letter, 1773. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 46765511
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| referencedIn | Republican Society (Charleston, S.C.). Republican Society records, 1793-1794. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Historical manuscripts collection, 1347-1969, bulk: 1775-1885 | Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department | |
| creatorOf | Drayton, Stephen, 1736-1810. Stephen Drayton letter, 1773. | Georgia Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Free Library of Philadelphia. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Gwinnett, Button, ca. 1735-1777. | person |
| associatedWith | Houstoun, John, 1744-1796. | person |
| associatedWith | Republican Society (Charleston, S.C.) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1736-04-28
Death 1810-11-23
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