Background
Hay, William Perry was born on December 8, 1872 in Eureka, Illinois, United States. Son of Oliver Perry and Mary Emily (Howsmon) Hay.
Hay, William Perry was born on December 8, 1872 in Eureka, Illinois, United States. Son of Oliver Perry and Mary Emily (Howsmon) Hay.
Bachelor of Science, Butler University, Indiana, 1890, Master of Science, 1891.
Teacher zoölogy, Central High School, Washington, 1892-1898, biology, 1898-1899. Head department biology, Washington high schools, 1899-1801. Assistant professor zoölogy, Columbian, 1898-1899.
Professor biology and geology, Howard University, 1901-1907.
Head department biology and chemistry, Washington high schools, since September, 1907. Lecturer on zoölogy, Georgetown University, 1898.
Engaged in investigations for United States bureau of Fisheries, 1900-1915. Contributor to various publications on zoöl. subjects.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Biological Society Washington (president 1916-1917), Washington Academy Sciences, National Fisheries Society, Washington Biologists’ Field.
Married Annie Aletha McKnew, December 19, 1902.