George Wesson Hawes
American geologist
George Wesson Hawes (December 31, 1848 – June 22, 1882) was an American geologist and writer. He was director of the geological department of the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., from 1881 to his death in 1882.
Early life and education
George Wesson Hawes was born on December 31, 1848, in Marion, Indiana, to Alfred Hawes. His father was a pastor of the Presbyterian church. Hawes parents died when he was young. Hawes spent his youth in Worcester. He then studied at the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University from 1865 to 1867. He conducted business in Boston. He then returned to Yale in 1871 and graduated in 1872.
Following graduation, Hawes assisted Professor Samuel William Johnson in the chemical laboratory. He continued working as an assistant and instructor in mineralogy and blowpipe analysis at the Sheffield Scientific School for six years.
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