Background
Schwegman, John Edwin was born on December 15, 1936 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin John and Anna Loudena (Walters) Schwegman.
Schwegman, John Edwin was born on December 15, 1936 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin John and Anna Loudena (Walters) Schwegman.
Bachelor, Southern Illinois University, 1964. Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1969.
Refuge manager, Illinois Department Conservation, Mermet, 1965-1968; field representative, Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, Vienna, 1969-1971; natural area program manager, Illinois Department Conservation, Springfield, 1972-1983; plant conservation manager, Illinois Department Conservation, Springfield, since 1984. Constract coordinator Illinois Natural Areas Inventory, Springfield, 1975-1978.
With United States Air Force, 1956-1960. Member Natural Areas Association (co-founder, president 1979-1981), Wildlife Society (president Illinois chapter 1974), Illinois Native Plant Society (correspondent secretary 1990-1991), Illinois State Academy of Sciences, Southern Appalachian Botanical Club, The Nature Conservancy.
Married Martha Jean Angell, June 17, 1962. Children: John Andrew, Christopher Matthew.