Background
CARNER, Wightman Wells was born on July 15, 1875 in Timmonsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of James N. and Joanna (Wright) Garner.
CARNER, Wightman Wells was born on July 15, 1875 in Timmonsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of James N. and Joanna (Wright) Garner.
University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts. 1896; Johns Hopkins University, Doctor of Philosophy, 1900.
Scientific Assistant, Bureau of Chemistry, United States Department Agriculture, 1904-1905. Assistant Physiologist, Bureau Plant Industry, Department Agriculture, 1906-1908. Physiologist, 1909-1920.
Senior Physiologist, in charge of Tobacco and Plant Nutrition. Bureau of Plant Industry, since 1927.
Spouse Judith Goode, November 8, 1905, Boydton, Virginia.