Joseph Brevard

Joseph Brevard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 9th district
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821
Preceded by	Stephen D. Miller
Succeeded by	James Blair
Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court
In office December 17, 1801 – December 1815
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office 1796–1799
Personal details
Born	(1766-07-19)July 19, 1766 Iredell County, North Carolina
Died	October 11, 1821(1821-10-11) (aged 55) Camden, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Profession	lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	Continental Army
Rank	Lieutenant
Unit	North Carolina Line
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War

Joseph Brevard (July 19, 1766 – October 11, 1821) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.

Born in Iredell County, North Carolina, Brevard entered the Continental Army when still a boy. He was commissioned lieutenant in the North Carolina Line in 1782 and served throughout the Revolutionary War.

He moved to Camden, South Carolina, and became sheriff of Camden District (1789–1791). He served as commissioner in equity October 14, 1791. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1792, and commenced practice in Camden. He engaged in the compilation of the law reports which bear his name 1793-1815. He served as member of South Carolina House of Representatives from 1796 to 1799.

Brevard was elected judge of the State supreme court December 17, 1801, and served until December 1815, when he resigned. He resumed the practice of law in Camden.

Brevard was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth Congress (1819–1821). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1820. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress at a special election held in 1821. He died in Camden on October 11, 1821, and was interred in the Quaker Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Joseph Brevard (id: B000808)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.