Background
Arbuckle, Howard Bell was born on October 5, 1870 in near Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Davis Arbuckle and Elizabeth (Van Lear) Arbuckle.
Arbuckle, Howard Bell was born on October 5, 1870 in near Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Davis Arbuckle and Elizabeth (Van Lear) Arbuckle.
Bachelor of Arts, with first honor, Hampden-Sidney College, 1889, Master of Arts, 1890. Special student in chemistry, University of Virginia, 1894-1895. Doctor of Philosophy, in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, 1898.
Fellowship at Hampden-Sidney College, 1889-1890. Professor ancient languages, Seminary West of Suwanee (foundation for University of Florida), 1891-1894. Teacher, and professor Agnes Scott Institute (later college), Decatur, Georgia, 1898-1912.
Professor of chemistry, Davidson (North Carolina) College, since 1913.
A founder of Continental Dorset Club for registry of pure bred Dorset sheep. Contributing editor American Sheep Breeder, 1900-1920.
Founder Edgewood Stock Farm and brought over selected importation of sheep from England, 1904. president North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association, 1930.
Fellowship at Hampden-Sidney College, 1889-1890. Clubs: Kenmore Golf (founder.
Married Ida Meginniss, June 4, 1896. Children: Howard Bell, Adèle Taylor (Mistress Donaid Rohl).