Background
Pomeroy, Benjamin Sherwood was born on April 24, 1911 in Saint Paul. Son of BenjaminA. and Florence A. (Sherwood) Pomeroy.
Pomeroy, Benjamin Sherwood was born on April 24, 1911 in Saint Paul. Son of BenjaminA. and Florence A. (Sherwood) Pomeroy.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1933. Master of Science, Cornell University, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1944.
Doctor of Science(honorary), University Minnesota, 2001.
Diagnostician University Minnesota, 1934-1938, faculty, 1938-1981, professor, 1948-1981, professor emeritus, from 1981, head department veterinary microbiology public health, 1953-1973, associate dean, 1970-1974, acting dean, 1979-1980. Member advisory committee Food and Drug Administration. Consultant animal science division and animal health division, meat inspector service, animal health service United States Department of Agriculture.
Republican precinct officer, 1958-1960, chairman, 1960-1961. Chairman Ramsey County (Minnesota) Republican Committee, 1961-1965, 4th Congressional District, 1961-1963, 67-69. Member Minnesota Republican Central Committee, 1961-1971.
Delegate Minnesota Republican Convention, 1960-1971, 92, 94, 96, Republican National Convention, 1964. Fellow Poultry Science Association. Member National Turkey Federation (life, Research award 1950), Texas Poultry Association (life), Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (life), Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, American Association Avian Pathologists (life), American College Veterinary Microbiologists, American Academy Microbiology, American Veterinary Medical Association (council research 1961-1973, Public Service award 1980, American Veterinary Medical Association award 1999), United States Animal Health Association (life), National Academy of Practice, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (secretary-treasurer 1950-1975, president 1978-1979, Distinguished Service award 1980, presidential award 1992), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married L. Margaret Lyon, June 25, 1938. Children: Benjamin A., Sherwood R., Catherine A., MargaretD. Diagnostician, University of Minnesota.