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Graydon, William -1840

Lawyer; born near Bristol, Pa., Sept. 4, 1759; brother of

Great Bridge.

Alexander Graydon; studied law; removed to Pittsburg, where he began practice. In 1794-95 he was a prominent leader in the “Mill-dam troubles.” He published a Digest of the laws of the United States; Forms of Conveyancing and of practice in the various courts and public offices, etc. He died in Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 13, 1840.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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