Background
Phin, John was born on September 9, 1830 in near Melrose, Scotland. Son of Philip and Mary (Haig) Phin.
Phin, John was born on September 9, 1830 in near Melrose, Scotland. Son of Philip and Mary (Haig) Phin.
Educated Melrose Parish School, Musselburgh Academy, and special classes in Edinburgh in studies for civil engineering. Came to the United States, 1851.
Professor chemistry and technology, People’s College, Havana, New York, 1864-1866. Professor agriculture, Pennsylvania Agricultural College (now State College), 1866-1867. Went to New York, 1869, as editor of Manufacturer and Builder.
Later editor of The Technologist, American Journal of Microscopy, and The Young Scientist. Life member American Institute, New York. Charter member New York Micros.
Member American Institute, New York. Member New York Micros.
Married Martha Jane Burnet, September 12, 1855.