Maria Miles Heyward Drayton

Biography

Maria Miles Heyward Drayton (1784-1862) was a beloved matriarch who embodied the graciousness of her era, tending to kin and neighbors with a steady hand. She kept alive the traditions of her family while offering a ready ear to those who sought her wisdom.

Her quiet faithfulness to domestic duties and to small acts of kindness made an enduring impression, and though she lies in Laurel Hill Cemetery she continues to inspire through the memories of those she supported.