Background
Thompson, Almon Harris was born on September 24, 1839 in Stoddard, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Lucas and Mary (Sawyer) Thompson.
Thompson, Almon Harris was born on September 24, 1839 in Stoddard, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Lucas and Mary (Sawyer) Thompson.
Educated Southboro, Massachusetts, 1848-1856, and Wheaton, Illinois, College, 1857-1861 (scientific course).
Soldier Civil war, First lieutenant 139th Illinois volunteer infantry. Superintendent schools, Lacon, Illinois, 1865-1867, Bloomington, Illinois, 1867-1868. Acting curator Illinois Natural History Society, 1869-1870.
Topographic engineer, since 1870.
Engaged in exploration Colorado River of the West, in charge of geografic work, with Major Johann Wolfgang Powell, 1870-1878. Geographer United States Geological Survey, since 1882.
In charge geografic work of the United States Geological Survey, west of Mississippi River, 1884-1895. Field and office work, United States Geological Survey, 1896-1903.
In charge exhibits United States Geological Survey, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904.
Address: Washington, Distric.
Married Ellen L. Powell, July 8, 1862.