Prioleau, Samuel, 1784-1840.

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Charleston, South Carolina attorney, merchant, South Carolina legislator, and judge. Prioleau formed a law partnership with Col. John Ward and Col. W. Drayton, and after about 1812 practiced law alone. In 1811 he married Hannah Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton (an officer of the Continental Army). After Hannah's death Prioleau married her sister Elizabeth Lynch Hamilton.

From the description of Samuel Prioleau papers, 1811-1832. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31740931

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creatorOf Prioleau, Samuel, 1784-1840. Samuel Prioleau papers, 1811-1832. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
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associatedWith Drayton, S. M. person
associatedWith Drayton, William, fl. 1829. person
associatedWith Hamilton, James, 1750-1833. person
associatedWith Henderson, Thomas, fl. 1832. person
associatedWith Prioleau, Hannah Motte. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina
United States
South Carolina--Charleston
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Landlord and tenant
Marriage settlements
Real property
Slaves
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Lawyers
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Birth 1784

Death 1840

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