Craighill, Wm. P. (William Price), 1833-1909
Variant namesA native of Charles Town, Jefferson County, Va. (now W. Va.), William Price Craighill was educated locally and at the United States Military Academy. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for many years, rising to the rank of brigadier general. He compiled the "Army Officer's Pocket Companion" in 1861 and also served for a time as an assistant professor of Civil Engineering at West Point.
From the description of Diary, 1849-1859. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 30891135
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| referencedIn | Moler, Nellie May Hendricks, 1879-1953. Papers, 1902-1952 (bulk 1930-1945). | Virginia Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Burr, Edward, 1859-1952. Edward Burr papers, 1865-1898. | Library of Congress | |
| creatorOf | Craighill, Wm. P. (William Price), 1833-1909. Diary, 1849-1859. | Virginia Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | Burr, Edward, 1859-1952. | person |
| associatedWith | Charlestown Academy (Charles Town, W. Va.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Moler, Nellie May Hendricks, 1879-1953. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States Military Academy. | corporateBody |
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| West Point (N.Y.) | |||
| Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.) | |||
| Key West (Fla.) | |||
| Fort Delaware (Del.) | |||
| United States | |||
| Washington (D.C.) | |||
| Charles Town (W. Va.) | |||
| West Virginia--Charles Town | |||
| Savannah (Ga.) | |||
| New York (State)--West Point |
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| Military education |
| Military engineers |
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Birth 1833-07-01
Death 1909-01-18
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