Background
Bennett, James Austin was born on January 29, 1915 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Son of William Alvin and Mary (Walker) Bennett. came to the United States, 1945, naturalized, 1949.
Bennett, James Austin was born on January 29, 1915 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Son of William Alvin and Mary (Walker) Bennett. came to the United States, 1945, naturalized, 1949.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1940; Master of Science, Utah State University, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1957.
Livestock assistant, Dominion Department Agriculture, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1941-1945; assistant professor, Utah State University, 1945-1950; professor animal science, Utah State University, 1950-1973, 74-89; professor emeritus, Utah State University, since 1989; head department, Utah State University, 1950-1973, 74-76; acting department head animal, dairy and veterinary science, Utah State University, 1983-1984; coordinator sheep research, Utah State University-Ministry Agriculture Iran, 1973-1974.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Animal Science, American Genetic Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Dolores Buttars, September 18, 1940. Children: James Ralph, Carl Robert and Calleen (twins), Marvin Charles and Marilyn (twins).