William C
REDFIELD
(b.
26 March 1789
,
Middletown, Connecticut, USA
d.
12 February 1857
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
)
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William C REDFIELD was born 26 March 1789 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA
William C REDFIELD was the child of Peleg REDFIELD and Elizabeth PRATTWilliam C REDFIELD died 12 February 1857 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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1789 Birth 26 March 1789
Middletown, Connecticut, USA
William C. Redfield, a noted American meteorologist, was born in Middletown on March 26, 1789.
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NY Times, March 13, 1857
William C. Redfield, Esq., an old resident of the City, and a gentleman widely known in scientific circles, died at his residence yesterday after a short illness. His disease was inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Redfield was the senior proprietor of the Swiftsure Transportation line, an occupation which brought him actively in contact with the business community, in which his standing was excellent. His age was about 68. It is chiefly through his investigations of meteorological phenomena that Mr. Redfield has made his mark in the walks of Science. His theories of the causes of storms has been the theme of great discussion, not only at public scientific gatherings in this country, but among savants abroad who have bestowed particular attention upon that branch of inquiry. Mr. Redfield was an active member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, of which body he was elected President immediately after organization under that title. The...Read MORE...
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NY Times, March 13, 1857
William C. Redfield, Esq., an old resident of the City, and a gentleman widely known in scientific circles, died at his residence yesterday after a short illness. His disease was inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Redfield was the senior proprietor of the Swiftsure Transportation line, an occupation which brought him actively in contact with the business community, in which his standing was excellent. His age was about 68. It is chiefly through his investigations of meteorological phenomena that Mr. Redfield has made his mark in the walks of Science. His theories of the causes of storms has been the theme of great discussion, not only at public scientific gatherings in this country, but among savants abroad who have bestowed particular attention upon that branch of inquiry. Mr. Redfield was an active member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, of which body he was elected President immediately after organization under that title. The...Read MORE...
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1857 Death 12 February 1857
Manhattan, New York, USA
He died at the age of 67.
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William is buried at: Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
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