William H. Brawley

Biography

William H. Brawley rose to prominence as a lawyer and public servant, helping Charleston navigate the legal and political currents of his day and later representing South Carolina in the halls of Congress before accepting a federal judgeship.

He remained a calm and principled presence, and his Magnolia Cemetery resting place keeps alive the memory of a man devoted to fairness, wise counsel, and the steady maintenance of the rule of law.