Charles Greeley ABBOT

Background

ABBOT, Charles Greeley was born in 1872 in May 51,, Wilton, N. H. Son of Harris and Caroline Ann (Greeley) Abbot.

Education

Phillips Andover Academy. Massachusetts Institute. Technical, S.B., 1894, S.M., 1895.

Melbourne, Doctor of Science, 1914. Case School of Science, Doctor of Science, 1930.

Career

C. Astrophysical Observatory of Smithsonian Institute., Assistant, 1895. Aid, acting in charge, 1895. Director, 1907; Assistant Secretary, Smithsonian Institute., 1918, Secretary, since 1928.

Membership

Member: National. Academy, of Sciences. American Association for the Advancement of Science. American Philosophical Society Clubs: Cosmos, Town Hall.

Connections

Spouse Lillian E. Moore, October 13, 1897, Washington, D.

Father:

Harris Abbot

Mother:

Caroline Ann (Greeley) Abbot

Spouse:

Lilliam E. Moore

Spouse:

Virginia A. Johnston