Background
Warren, Cyrus Moors was born on January 15, 1824 in Fox Hill. West Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jesse and Betsey (Jackson) Warren.
Warren, Cyrus Moors was born on January 15, 1824 in Fox Hill. West Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jesse and Betsey (Jackson) Warren.
Bachelor of Science, Lawrence Scientific School, 1855. Studied chemistry, Paris, France and Heidelberg, Germany.
Partner (with brother Samuel) tarred roofing manufacturing company, Cincinnati, 1847. Established laboratory, Boston, 1863, developed improved process of fractional condensation, studied complex mixture of hydrocarbons in Pennsylvania petroleum, invented process of purifying Trinidad asphalt. Founder, president, treasurer Warren Chemical Manufacturing Company, Boston, Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company.
New York City.
Professor organic chemistry Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1806-1868. Left bequests for promotion of science to Harvard and American Academy Arts and Sciences Contributor 13 papers to publications including Poggendorff’s Annalender Physik, American Journal of Science, Proceedings and Memoirs of America Academy Arts and Sciences
Married Lydia Ross, September 12, 1849, 7 children.