Faulds, Henry b. June 1, 1843 d. March 19, 1930 Scientist. He was the first person to suggest the forensic use of fingerprints for the identification of criminals. He took up the study of fingerprints after noticing prints on fragments of ancient pottery. His first paper on the subject was published in a scientific journal in 1880. (Bio by: John Byrne) St Margaret Churchyard, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England
b. June 1, 1843 d. March 19, 1930