Background
Gester, George Clark was born on June 16, 1884 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Son of William Burr and Kate Darling (Howell) Gester.
Gester, George Clark was born on June 16, 1884 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Son of William Burr and Kate Darling (Howell) Gester.
Bachelor of Science in Mining and Geology, University of California, 1909.
Instructor in mineralogy and Geology, University of California, 1908-1909. Geologist, South.P. Company, 1909-1914. Geologist in charge Standard Oil Corporation of New York Expedition to Peru, 1914-1916.
Private geologist engaged in oil and mine examinations, western United States, 1916-1917.
Chief geologist Standard Oil Corporation of California, 1917-1944, consulting geologist, 1944-1949, retired, 1949. Present occupation consulting geologist.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Petroleum Institute, American Association Petroleum Geologists (vice president 1921.
Married Lillian McCauley, April. Married second, Helen Hill, April. Children: Thomas Clark (deceased), George Clark, James William.