Colonial America

“D” is for Drayton Hall (Charleston County)

“D” is for Drayton Hall (Charleston County)

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry (1721-1779). Revolutionary leader, planter.

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry (1721-1779). Revolutionary leader, planter.

“B” is for Blake, Joseph (1663-1700). Governor. In 1694 Blake purchased the proprietary share of Sir John Berkeley and became one of the second generation of Lords Proprietors. In the same year he became governor of the colony.

“B” is for Blake, Joseph (1663-1700). Governor. In 1694 Blake purchased the proprietary share of Sir John Berkeley and became one of the second generation of Lords Proprietors. In the same year he became governor of the colony.

“C” is for Cherokee War (1776). The Cherokee War of 1776 was an early episode in the Revolutionary War.

“C” is for Cherokee War (1776). The Cherokee War of 1776 was an early episode in the Revolutionary War.

“C” is for Cherokee War (1759-1761). The Cherokee War was partly a local, southeastern phase of the French and Indian War and partly the result of the Cherokees’ long-held resentments against abuses by English settlers.

“C” is for Cherokee War (1759-1761). The Cherokee War was partly a local, southeastern phase of the French and Indian War and partly the result of the Cherokees’ long-held resentments against abuses by English settlers.