John Mark Townley

Background

Townley, John Mark was born on August 18, 1932 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Max Henry and Helen Betty (Hawk) Townley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Texas, Austin, 1954. Master of Arts in History, University Nevada, Reno, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nevada, Reno, 1976.

Career

Project engineer, Atomic Energy Commission, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1962-1970; director, Nevada History Society, Reno, 1972-1980; director, Great Basin Studies Center, Reno, since 1980.

Achievements

• John Mark Townley has been listed as a noteworthy Historian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Army, 1955-1957.

Connections

Children from previous marriage: Barbara E. Codega, John Junior, Cynthia A. Ewer.

Father:

Max Henry Townley

Mother:

Helen Betty (Hawk) Townley