Background
Maplesden, Douglas Cecil was born on October 30, 1919 in Sandhurst, Kent, England. Came to the United States, 1963. Son of Cecil Walker and Frances (Pantry) Maplesden.
Maplesden, Douglas Cecil was born on October 30, 1919 in Sandhurst, Kent, England. Came to the United States, 1963. Son of Cecil Walker and Frances (Pantry) Maplesden.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University Toronto (Ontario, Canada), 1950. Modern Sciences and Arts, University Toronto (Ontario, Canada), 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1959.
Private practice veterinary, Seaforth, Ontario, 1950-1957; herd veterinarian, Flat Top Ranch, Walnut Springs, Texas, 1951-1953; from associate to professor, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, 1953-1960; vice president, Stevenson, Turner & Boyce, Guelph, 1960-1963; executive director, Chemical Industries Basel, Summit, New Jersey, 1963-1969; research director, E.R. Squibb & Sons., Inc., 1969-1979; dean, Ontario Veterinary College, 1979-1985; freelance writer, consultant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1985-1996; freelance writer, consultant, Lamy, New Mexico, since 1996.
President By the Seas Condo. Association, Lauderdale-By-The Sea, Florida, 1984-1985. Board directors Coral Ridge Power Squadron, Fort Lauderdale, 1989-1995, education officer, 1990-1993.
With Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, Ontario Veterinary Association.
Married Elizabeth Rawlings (divorced). Children: Ann Elizabeth Hopkins, John Douglas, Joann Margaret, Mary Jane. Married Joan Duda; stepchildren: Kelly Ann Kennedy, Joseph Francis Kennedy, Junior.