Description of William J. Grayson papers at the Charleston County Public Library.

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Description of William J. Grayson papers at the Charleston County Public Library.

Scope and content note re 5 folders of materials re life and writings of Grayson held by Charleston County Public Library; includes biographical sketch.

1 folder (2 sheets)

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Grayson, William J. (William John), 1788-1863

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William John Grayson was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on November 12, 1788. Grayson pursued his primary education in several northern schools and graduated from South Carolina College at Columbia in 1809. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1822, and began practice in Beaufort, S.C. He was elected as a member of the State house of representatives, 1813-1815 and 1822-1825 and served in the State senate from 1826-1831. He was then elected commissioner in equity for Beaufort District in ...