Colcock, Richard W., 1806-1856

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Birth 1806-06-06
Death 1856
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Charleston, South Carolina military officer, attorney, and surveyor. Richard W. Colcock graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1826. After resigning from the army, Colcock studied law, and in 1844 was appointed superintendent of The Citadel (Military College of South Carolina). Colcock retired from The Citadel in 1852 and afterwards was engaged in surveying the Northeastern Railroad.

From the description of Richard W. Colcock papers, 1826-1843. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141651

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  • Notaries

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  • Surveyors

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  • South Carolina (as recorded)