Background
Dadant, Camille Pierre was born on April 6, 1851 in Langres, France. Son of Charles and Gabrielle (Parisot) Dadant.
Dadant, Camille Pierre was born on April 6, 1851 in Langres, France. Son of Charles and Gabrielle (Parisot) Dadant.
Came to America, 1863. Educated in France and public schools, Hamilton, Illinois.
Associated with his father, as Dadant & Son, in bee culture, and publisher of book, The Hive and Honey Bee, 1874-1902. With 3 sons and 2 daughters as Dadant & Sons, since 1902. Began manufacturer of bee comb foundations, 1879.
Editor American Bee Journal, since 1912.
Member National Bee Keepers’ Association (ex-secretary, vice president, president, later treasurer).
Married Mary Marinelli, November 1, 1875. Children: Louisa G. (Mistress L. G. Saugier), Valentine, Louis C., Henry C., Maurice G., Clemence South., Harriette G. (Mistress F. A. Bush).