Background
Bownocker, John Adams was born on March 11, 1865 in near Saint Paul, Ohio, United States. Son of Michael and Eliza (Adams) Bownocker.
Bownocker, John Adams was born on March 11, 1865 in near Saint Paul, Ohio, United States. Son of Michael and Eliza (Adams) Bownocker.
John Adams attended Ohio State University, 1883 - 89, receiving a degree as Bachelor of Science, in June 1889. He attended the University of Ohio from 1889-1892.
He died in Columbus Franklin County, Ohio and was buried at Amanda Township, Fairfield County, Ohio Cemetery. Education and He held various positions in the Geology Department at the Ohio State University. He held the position of Professor of Inorganic Geology, and was also State Geologist of Ohio.
John Adams Bownocker received a degree as Doctor of Science in 1897 and was a Professor and State Geologist at Ohio State University.
He wrote numerous articles and books in the field of Geology. The "Bownocker Medal" is awarded by the advanced geologists.
Geological Society of America. American Association for the Advancement of Science]
He was a Member of the Geological Society of America, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Anna K. Flint, June 12, 1911.