William Nathan Gilliland

Background

Gilliland, William Nathan was born on May 23, 1919 in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. Son of Evan Russell and Elsie (Tipton) Gilliland.

Education

Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1948.

Career

With Tennessee Valley Authority, 1941, United States Geological Survey, 1948-1949. Member faculty University Nebraska, 1949-1965. Chairman department geology 1950-1964.

Dean College Arts and Sciences Rutgers University, Newark, 1965-1968, professor geology, 1965-1985, professor emeritus, since 1985. Consultant to industry, since 1950. Geological consultant Nebraska Boundary Commission, 1964-1970.

Register representative National Association Securities Dealers, 1969-1972.

Achievements

• William Nathan Gilliland has been listed as a noteworthy geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (certified), American Institute Professional Geologists (certified), Geological Society of America.

Connections

Married Valarie; children– Sherrie Ann, William Kimberly (from previous marriage).

Father:

Evan Russell Gilliland

Mother:

Elsie (Tipton) Gilliland

Spouse:

Valarie

child:

Sherrie Ann Gilliland

child:

William Kimberly Gilliland (from previous marriage)