Person PX2101 Beal; William James (1833-1924); Botanist Beal William James 1833-1924 Botanist Male Born 11 Mar 1833 in Adrian, Michigan, USA.

Lansing, Michigan, USA

Professor of Botany, Agricultural College, Lansing, Michigan, USA (now Michigan State University) 1871-1910, lectured on forestry and horticulture; curator of the museum 1882-1903. Founded MSU's W J Beal Botanical Garden. Graduated University of Michigan (1859); BSc Lawrence scientific school (1865); Professor of Natural Sciences Chicago University (1868-70). Director of the State Forestry Commission 1889-1892. Yes Idealist Import 4namepers.txt 28/02/2004 NHM\laurb5 08/01/2019 24b75c9d-c87b-4f7d-91bd-33371e5476e7