Background
Jackman, Wilbur Samuel was born on January 12, 1855 in Mechanicstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Barnard C. and Ruth L. Jackman.
Jackman, Wilbur Samuel was born on January 12, 1855 in Mechanicstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Barnard C. and Ruth L. Jackman.
Graduate Pennsylvania Normal School, California, Pennsylvania, 1877. Studied Allegheny College, 1880-1882. Graduated from Harvard College, 1884.
Traveled in England, Holland, France and Germany studying education, 1899-1900. Professor teaching of natural science, since 1901, dean College of Education, University of Chicago, 1901-1904. Principal University Elementary School, since 1904.
Editor Elementary School Teacher.
Author: Nature Study for the Common Schools, 1891. Number Work in Nature Study, 1893.
Field Work in Nature Study, 1894. Nature Study and Related Subjects, 1898.
Nature Study for the Grammar Grades, 1898.
Nature Study Record, 1895. Home: Chicago, Illinois.
Married Ellen Amelia Reis, December 23, 1884.