Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1820; pattern-maker; superintendent, Richmond City Gas Works; president, Richmond City Council; president, Westham Iron Works; president and superintendent, Richmond and Petersburg Railroad; treasurer, Southern Telegraph Company; corresponding secretary, Virginia Historical Society; member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1861-1863; Virginia State Senate, 1871-1875; author and historian. Died in Richmond, Virginia on 24 February 1875.
From the description of Papers, 1848-1901, [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122395758