William Drayton

American politician
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William Drayton

Summary

William Drayton is a human[1]. Born in St. Augustine[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1776[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 24, 1846[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Drayton was born in St. Augustine[2].
  • William Drayton died in Philadelphia[4].
  • William Drayton was born on December 30, 1776[3].
  • William Drayton died on May 24, 1846[5].
  • Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].
  • William Drayton's father was William Drayton, Sr.[10].
  • Among William Drayton's spouses was Maria Miles Heyward Drayton[11].
  • A child of William Drayton was Thomas Drayton[12].
  • A child of William Drayton was Percival Drayton[13].
  • A child of William Drayton was Henry Edward Drayton[14].
  • A child of William Drayton was William Heyward Drayton[15].
  • William Drayton held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William Drayton's professions included politician[6].
  • William Drayton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Drayton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • William Drayton is recorded as male[18].
  • William Drayton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Drayton was affiliated with the Jacksonian Democracy[20].
  • William Drayton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • William Drayton's family name is recorded as Drayton[22].
  • William Drayton's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Drayton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • William Drayton's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • William Drayton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Drayton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Drayton'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Augustine[2], William Drayton… he was born on December 30, 1776[3]. His father was he, Sr.[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. William Drayton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].

Personal Life

William Drayton was married to Maria Miles Heyward Drayton[11]. Children include Thomas Drayton[12], a politician[28], 1809–1891[29], of United States[30]; Percival Drayton[13], a military officer[31], 1812–1865[32], of United States[33]; Henry Edward Drayton[14], a physician[34], 1823–1862[35], of United States[36]; and William Heyward Drayton[15], 1817–1892[37]. Political affiliations include Jacksonian Democracy[20], a political movement[38], in United States[39] and Democratic Party[21], a political party[40], in United States[41], founded in 1828[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43].

Death and Burial

William Drayton died on May 24, 1846[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Drayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Drayton born?

Born in St. Augustine[2], William Drayton…

Where did William Drayton die?

William Drayton passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were William Drayton's parents?

William Drayton's father was William Drayton, Sr.[10].

Who was William Drayton married to?

William Drayton's spouses include Maria Miles Heyward Drayton[11].

What did William Drayton do for work?

William Drayton worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

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  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth St. Augustine
    Citizenship
    Child Thomas Drayton, Percival Drayton, Henry Edward Drayton +1
    Place of burial Laurel Hill Cemetery
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