Background
Wilcox, Edwin Mead was born on May 21, 1876 in Busti, New York, United States. Son of Abram F. and Sally Maria (Mead) Wilcox.
Wilcox, Edwin Mead was born on May 21, 1876 in Busti, New York, United States. Son of Abram F. and Sally Maria (Mead) Wilcox.
Brother of Earley Vernon Wilcox. Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1896. Master of Arts, Harvard, 1898, Doctor of Philosophy, 1899.
During 1899-1900 made trip around the world, studying tropical agriculture Professor botany and entomology, Oklahoma A. and M. College, 1900-1901. Professor plant physiology and pathology, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, 1901-1908. Professor plant pathology, University of Nebraska, 1908-1920.
Director Estacion Agronomica and Colegio de Agricultura, Santo Domingo, 1920-1921.
Professor biology, Transylvania College Captain O.R.C., Sanitary Corps, United States of America.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Children: Elizabeth Sally, Christine Louise, Mead Nicholas.