Background
Westgate, John Minton was born on February 17, 1878 in Kingston, New York, United States. Son of Hallis Smith and Clara Hopkins (Minton) Westgate.
Westgate, John Minton was born on February 17, 1878 in Kingston, New York, United States. Son of Hallis Smith and Clara Hopkins (Minton) Westgate.
Kansas State Agriculture College, Bachelor of Science. 1897, Master of Science, 1899. Postgraduate Study, University of Chicago, 1901-1903.
Teacher public schools, 1895-1896. Assistant in Kansas State Agricultural College, 1897-1899, assistant botanist, 1899-1901. With United States Department of Agriculture, since 1903, assistant in sand-binding work, 1903-1905.
In charge alfalfa and clover investigations, 1905-1911. Agronomist, in charge clover investigations, 1911-1914. In charge Hawaiian Agricultural Experiment Station, 1915, director, 1924-1935.
Professor tropical agriculture, University of Hawaii, since 1935.
Through The Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion, the bread and cup symbolize the broken body and shed blood offered by Christ recall God’s great love for people. As they did for the disciples on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion.
Government is appointed by God as His servant to encourage good and restrain evil to the end that all people are blessed and His people are enabled to live quiet and peaceful lives in all godliness and holiness.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Member of (F.) American Association for the Advancement of Science. American Genetic Association (Life). American Society of Agronomists.
Botanical Society of American.
Married Inez Wheeler, July 20, 1905. Children: Philip John, Mark Wheeler.