Background
Weathersby, AUgustus Burns was born on May 19, 1913 in Pinola, Mississippi, United States. Son of Augustus Benton and Louie Jane (Burns) Weathersby.
educator entomologist-parasitologist
Weathersby, AUgustus Burns was born on May 19, 1913 in Pinola, Mississippi, United States. Son of Augustus Benton and Louie Jane (Burns) Weathersby.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1938. Master of Science, Louisiana State University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1954.
Postgraduate, George Washington University, 1953.
Laboratory instructor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1938-1940. Assistant entomologist at large Louisiana Deputy Agriculture, 1940-1942. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1942, advanced through grades to Commander, 1957, retired, 1962.
Member faculty University Georgia, Athens, since 1962, professor entomology, 1964-1983, professor emeritus, since 1983. Special advisor Minister of Health, Iran, 1946.
Fellow Royal Society Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Member American Society Parasitologist, American Society Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Entomological Society of America, (Distinguished Achievement award 1983), Southeastern Society Parasitologists (president 1974, Meritorious Service award 1986).
Married Olive Pearl Hammons, April 8, 1945. Children: Richard Michael, Robert Benton.