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Heyward, William

JR., congressman. He was a representative in congress from Maryland from 1823 to 1825. to 1825.

HEYWARD, WILLIAM NATHANIEL, soldier, lawyer, legislator, jurist, was born Aug. 26, 1841, in Grahamville, S. C. After receiving his education in the common schools of his county, he attended the South Carolina Military academy during 1857-60. During the war he was captain of infantry in the confederate service. He attained eminence as an able lawyer; served as judge of the inferior court of South Carolina; served with distinction as a member of the general assembly of South Carolina; and was for many years United States commissioner of the circuit court.

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