Charles C. Deam
Charles Clemon Deam (August 30, 1865 – May 29, 1953) was the first state forester of Indiana. His interest in botany began at a young age and grew to include categorization and sustainable practices. He discovered 25 new species, 48 plants are named after him and his herbarium includes 78,000 specimens, still preserved at IU Bloomington.
Charles C. Deam | |
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| Born | August 30, 1865 Wells County, Indiana |
| Died | May 29, 1953 |
| Occupation(s) | pharmacist, small business owner surveyor, botanist, American conservationist, forester |
| Spouse | Stella Mullin |
| Children | Roberta Ortenburger |
| Parent(s) | John Henry Deam and Martha Marsh |
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