Background
Williams, Carroll Milton was born on December 2, 1916 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of George Leslie and Jessie Ann (Hendricks) Williams.
Williams, Carroll Milton was born on December 2, 1916 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of George Leslie and Jessie Ann (Hendricks) Williams.
Bachelor of Science, University Richmond, 1937. Honorary Doctor of Science, University Richmond, 1960. A.M., Harvard University, 1938.
Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1941. Doctor of Medicine summa cum laude, Harvard University, 1946.
Assistant professor Harvard University, 1946-1948, associate professor zoology, 1948-1953, professor, 1953-1966, Benjamin Bussey professor biology, 1966-1987, Bussey professor emeritus, 1987-1991, chairman department biology, 1959-1962. Chief scientist phase Chamber of Alpha Helix Expedition to Upper Amazon, 1967.
Trustee Radcliffe College, Boston Museum of Science, 1989-1991. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (council 1952-1954), American Academy Arts and Sciences (council 1954-1957, 73-77), Entomological Society of America. Member National Academy of Sciences (chairman section zoology 1970-1973, council 1973-1976, 85-88, chairman biological science 1982-1985), Institute Medicine, American Philosophical Society, Society Development Biology, Harvey Society, Lepidopterists Society, Sigmet Society, Cambridge Entomological Club, Cambridge Science Club (president 1987-1991), Examiner Club (vice president 1986-1991), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Muriel Anne Voter, June 26, 1941. Children: John Leslie (deceased), Wesley Conant, Peter Glenn (deceased), Roger Lee.