Samuel W. Fordyce

Samuel W. Fordyce
Born
Samuel Wesley Fordyce

(1840-02-07)February 7, 1840
Guernsey County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 1919(1919-08-03) (aged 79)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Burial placeBellefontaine Cemetery
OccupationRailroad executive
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Samuel Wesley "Colonel" Fordyce (February 7, 1840 – August 3, 1919) was a prominent railroad executive of the American South. He served on several boards of directors and as president of a few railroads. Fordyce was also the receiver for several railroads when they declared bankruptcy.