Whitney, Josiah D. (1819-1896)
- Name:
- Whitney, Josiah D. (1819-1896)
- Other Names:
- Whitney, Josiah Dwight
- Born:
- 11/23/1819
- Birthplace:
- Northampton, MA
- Died:
- 08/18/1896
- Death Location:
- Lake Sunapee, NH
- Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Geologist
Artist
Professor of Geology, Harvard College
Professor of Geology, Iowa State University
Assisted Charles T. Jackson during the winter of 1840-41 in a geological survey of New Hampshire. Their findings and Whitney's illustrations were published in "Final Report" (1844) and "Scenery and Views of New Hampshire" (1845). - Father:
- Whitney, Josiah Dwight
- Mother:
- Williston, Sarah
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