Background
Schmucker, Samuel Christian was born on December 18, 1860 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Beale Melancthon and Christiana Marie (Pretz) Schmucker.
Schmucker, Samuel Christian was born on December 18, 1860 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Beale Melancthon and Christiana Marie (Pretz) Schmucker.
Bachelor of Arts, Muhlenberg College, 1882, Master of Arts, 1885, Master of Science, 1891. Doctor of Science, 1913. Doctor of Philisophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1893, honorary fellow in botany, same, 1899.
Natural science, Carthage (Illinois) College, 1883-1884, Boys High School, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1884-1889, State Normal School, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1889-1895. Biology, State Teachers College, West Chester, 1895-1923, emeritus since 1923. Lecturer on biology, Philadelphia Cooking School, 1898-1902.
Dean of faculty and professor zoology, Wagner Institute, Philadelphia, since 1907.
Also popular lecturer to schools, teachers’ gatherings and chautauquas.
Member National Education Association. Club: Rotary.
Married Katherine Elizabeth Weaver, December 29, 1885. Children: Beale M., Dorothy M. Professor.