Background
Eldridge, George Homans was born on December 25, 1854 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ellery and Sarah (Matthews) Eldridge.
Eldridge, George Homans was born on December 25, 1854 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ellery and Sarah (Matthews) Eldridge.
Graduated from Harvard, 1876. Special studies in geology.
Engaged in geology and teaching, 1876-1879. Special expert, coal and base metals, 10th Census United States, 1879-1881. Geologist Northern Transcontinental Survey (economics survey Northern Pacific Railroad), 1881-1884.
In charge Rocky Mountain Division.
Geologist United States Geological Survey, since 1884. Author: Report on Montana Coal Fields and on The Industries of the Base Metals (lead, zinc and copper), Tenth Census, 1880.
Home: Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Married Jessie Newlands, October 31, 1898.