Background

Amos, Dewey Harold was born on February 27, 1925 in Harrisville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Worthy and Lona Virginia (Mazwell) Amos.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Marietta (Ohio) College, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1957.

Career

Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Denver, since 1952; assistant professor geology, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1955-1965; professor geology, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1965. Geological consultant, since 1956.

Achievements

• Dewey Harold Amos has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations, 1950-1952, United States.

Connections

Married Dora Cornelia Ames, Nov.26, 1948. Children: Susan L., Alan S., Melinda K.

Father:

Worthy Amos

Mother:

Lona Virginia (Mazwell) Amos

Spouse:

Dora Cornelia Ames

child:

Melinda K. Amos

child:

Susan L. Amos

child:

Alan S. Amos