George Washington Carver
He was born 1860/1864 Diamond Grove MO, died 1943 Tuskegee AL.
He was raised by Moses & Susan Carver. He never married.
He was a botanical researcher & agronomy educater.
He was famous for his research & promotion of the use of crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes instead of cotton.
In 1896 he was invited to head the agricultural department at Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University).
He remained there til his death in 1943.
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Newton Co MO, Marion Twp
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| Aug 27, 1870 |
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Carver |
Moses |
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Farmer |
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Susan |
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James |
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George |
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Macon Co AL, Beat #1, Tuskegee Town, Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Institute
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| Jun 12, 1900 |
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Carver |
George W. |
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S |
MO |
Agricultural Teacher |
Macon Co AL, Tuskegee
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| Feb 4, 1920 |
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Carver |
George |
Employee |
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Research Chemist |