William Ward Duffield
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For other people named William Duffield, see William Duffield (disambiguation).
William Ward Duffield (November 19, 1823 – June 22, 1907) was an executive in the coal industry, a railroad construction engineer, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war he was appointed Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Quick Facts Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, Preceded by ...
William Ward Duffield | |
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Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey | |
In office 1894–1897 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Corwin Mendenhall |
Succeeded by | Henry Smith Pritchett |
Personal details | |
Born | (1823-11-19)November 19, 1823 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | June 22, 1907(1907-06-22) (aged 83) Washington D.C., US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Education | Columbia University |
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