Background
Humphrey, George Colvin was born on February 13, 1875 in Palmyra, Michigan, United States. Son of George and Sarah Celestina (Colvin) Humphrey.
Humphrey, George Colvin was born on February 13, 1875 in Palmyra, Michigan, United States. Son of George and Sarah Celestina (Colvin) Humphrey.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan Agricultural College, East. Lansing, Michigan, 1901.
Successively instructor, assistant professor, associate professor and professor animal husbandry, professor dairy husbandry, University of Wisconsin, 1901-1942, head department of animal husbandry, 1903-1939, professor emeritus since 1942. Continues to give active attention to practical dairy farming.
Member American Society Animal Production, American Dairy Science Association, Alpha Zeta (Babcock Chapter), Alpha Sigma. Devotes special attention to dairy cattle improvement and research problems.
Married Eva Doty, June 25, 1902 (died March 12, 1941). Married second, Madge Herbison. Children: Carolyn Elizabeth (deceased), George Doty, Sarah Katharine.