Background
Carson, John Thompson was born on April 13, 1916 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Thompson and Agnes (Gillinder) Carson.
Carson, John Thompson was born on April 13, 1916 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Thompson and Agnes (Gillinder) Carson.
Bachelor of Science, Haverford College, 1938. Master of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1939.
Teacher science, mathematics Perkiomer School Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 1939-1941. Department chairman biology George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania, 1941-1964. Executive director Neshaminy Water Resources Authority, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1966-1976.
Director Natural Resources Division, Buckinghamshire County, Doylestown, 1966-1976.
Program director Delaware River Basin Commission, West Trenton, New Jersey, 1976-1978. President John Carson & Associations, Incorporated., Doylestown, 1978.
Visiting professor ecology Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1968-1969. Lecturer environmental law University of Pennsylvania, 1978-1979.
Adjunct Professor environmental studies Delaware Valley College, 1950-1954.
President Council Rock Little League, 1950-1956. Active Delaware River Watershed Association, Neshaminy Valley Watershed Association, president, 1958-1965. Vice chairman Buckinghamshire County Water& Sewer Authority, 1962-1964, chairman, 1965.
Vice chairman Doylestown Township Board Suprs., 1980, chairman 1980-1984, 94.
Advising committee Institute Research Land & Water Resources, Pennsylvania State University, 1975-1982. Chairman Control Buckinghamshire Aquatic Performing Arts Center, 1998.
Member Pennsylvania Forestry Association, National Wildlife Federation. Member Society of Friends.
Married Margaret Evans, June 21, 1940. Children: Frederick, Sylvia Hathaway.