John Adams Bownocker

Dr. John Adams Bownocker (March 11, 1865 – October 20, 1928) was an American geologist.

He was born in St. Paul Pickaway County, Ohio to parents Michael Bownocker and Eliza (Adams) Bownocker. He died in Columbus Franklin County, Ohio and was buried at Amanda Township, Fairfield County, Ohio Cemetery.

He married Anna K. Flint on June 12, 1911.

John Adams attended Ohio State University, 1883–89, receiving a degree as Bachelor of Science, in June 1889. He attended the University of Ohio from 1889-92. He held various positions in the Geology Department at the Ohio State University. He held the position of Professor of Inorganic Geology, and was also State Geologist of Ohio.

John Adams Bownocker received a degree as Doctor of Science in 1897 and was a Professor and State Geologist at Ohio State University.

He wrote numerous articles and books in the field of Geology. He was a Member of the Geological Society of America, American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The "Bownocker Medal" is awarded by the advanced geologists.

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