Background
Byrd, Elon Eugene was born on June 9, 1905 in Richton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Henry Webster and Eleanor Elizabeth (Hinton) Byrd.
Byrd, Elon Eugene was born on June 9, 1905 in Richton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Henry Webster and Eleanor Elizabeth (Hinton) Byrd.
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi A. and M. College, 1929. Master of Science, Mississippi State College, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University 1934.
Instructor, Mississippi State College, 1929-1932. Faculty U. Georgia, Athens, 1934-1974, professor zoology-parasitology, 1945-1972, professor emeritus, 1972-1974. Special consultant filarial studies United States Public Health Service, 1951-1962.
Consultant parasitology Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, 1968-1974.
Trustee, Executive Committee Highlands Biological Laboratory, 1950-1974, Highland (North Carolina) Biological Station, 1957-1974.
Served to Lieutenant Medical Service Corps, United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Micros.
Society, American (editorial board 1949-1955.
Club: Men's Garden (organizer, president Athens).
Married Margaret Elizabeth Powell, September 3, 1938.