Preceded by Roger Mompesson Political party Quaker party Residence Chester, Pennsylvania. | Succeeded by James Logan Spouse(s) Grace Name David Lloyd | |
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Died April 6, 1731(1731-04-06)
Chester, Pennsylvania. | ||
David Lloyd (1656 – April 6, 1731) was an American lawyer and politician from colonial Chester, Pennsylvania. He was William Penn's personal lawyer, Attorney General of Pennsylvania and a member of the Popular or Quaker party who served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, including six terms as its Speaker. He was also Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
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Early life and family
Lloyd was born in 1656 in the parish of Marrayon, Montgomeryshire, Wales.
Career
He received a legal education, and in 1686, was sent by William Penn to Pennsylvania and served as Attorney General of the province from 1686 until 1710. He became successively clerk of the county court of Philadelphia, deputy to the master of the rolls, and clerk of the provincial court. In 1689, he was clerk of the assembly. He was a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly for 23 years between 1693 and 1728, representing at various times Chester County, Philadelphia County, and the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For thirteen of those years, he served as Speaker. He also served for five years as a member of the provincial council. In 1703, he accepted the office of deputy judge and advocate to the admiralty. In 1717, he was appointed Chief Justice of the province and served until his death.
Death and legacy
Lloyd died April 6, 1731 in Chester, Pennsylvania and is buried St. Paul's Burying ground in Chester.