Aedanus Burke

Aedanus Burke
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina
In office
1796–1799
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791
Preceded byConstituency created
Succeeded byRobert Barnwell
Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish
In office
August 31, 1779 – November 4, 1788
Personal details
BornJune 16, 1743
Tiaquin, County Galway, Kingdom of Ireland
DiedMarch 30, 1802(1802-03-30) (aged 58)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
PartyAnti-Administration
ProfessionJudge
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/serviceContinental Army
South Carolina Militia
Years of service1778; 1780–1782
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
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Aedanus Burke (June 16, 1743 – March 30, 1802) was a soldier, slaveholder, judge, and United States Representative from South Carolina.

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