Oliver Hazard Perry Corprew taught at Randolph-Macon College for several years after his graduation in 1846 until leaving to attend the University of Virginia. He returned to teach for several more years at R-MC in late 1853 after completing his university studies until he left to manage his plantation holdings in Mecklenburg County, although he retained his connections to the school by serving as a trustee of the college. Corprew enlisted as a private in Co. A of the 3rd VA Cavalry on May 14, 1861. He transferred to the Quartermasters Department as captain and assistant quartermaster for the 6th VA Infantry on November 18, 1861. On September 15, 1864, he transferred to R.H. Anderson's division as quartermaster. He surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.
After the war, Corprew returned to teaching at R-MC, leaving when the college moved to Ashland. He moved to Missouri in 1871 to teach at Central College, where he served as president 1886-1888. He returned to Virginia in 1905. Corprew died October 12, 1908 and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
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