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J. Lawrence Smith

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J. Lawrence Smith

Original Name
John Lawrence Smith
Birth
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Death
12 Oct 1883 (aged 64)
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Plot
Section B Lot 1 Grave 12
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Scientist. His work in geology and mineralogy led to his appointment by then Secretary of State James Buchannan as an adviser to the Turkish Government. Collection of meteorites now housed at Harvard University. Published 145 scientific papers. Elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the highest honors American scientist can bestow on their peers. Married daughter of James Guthrie, Sarah Julia Guthrie.
Scientist. His work in geology and mineralogy led to his appointment by then Secretary of State James Buchannan as an adviser to the Turkish Government. Collection of meteorites now housed at Harvard University. Published 145 scientific papers. Elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the highest honors American scientist can bestow on their peers. Married daughter of James Guthrie, Sarah Julia Guthrie.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Mike Maloney
  • Added: Nov 23, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6947293/j_lawrence-smith: accessed ), memorial page for J. Lawrence Smith (17 Dec 1818–12 Oct 1883), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6947293, citing Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.