Frederick D. Colson | |
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 Frederick D. Colson c. 1903 | |
| Born | September 5, 1875 Registration State: New York; Roll: 1711817; Draft Board: 3 Buffalo, Erie, New York |
| Died | May 6, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.L. 1897, LL.B. 1898 |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Occupation(s) | Amateur Rower Lawyer Rowing coach Professor Librarian |
| Employer(s) | Cornell University Harvard University State of New York |
| Spouse | Edna (McNary) Colson |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Augustus Colson (1835-1904) and Mary E. Baylis (1848- ) |
Frederick D. Colson (September 5, 1875 – May 6, 1958) was a nationally known American amateur rower, rowing coach and lawyer. As a student at Cornell University he rowed for Coach Charles E. Courtney in several of the Cornell Navy’s most noted races. During his coaching career he was Courtney’s top assistant coach at Cornell as well Harvard University head rowing coach in 1904. After coaching he dedicated himself to public service including being the State of New York law librarian, and Deputy and Assistant Attorney General of New York.