Benjamin Franklin Shumard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1820 |
| Died | 14 April 1869 (aged 48) |
| Occupation(s) | Geologist, Ostetrician |
| Known for | Shumard oak |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Maria Allen |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Parent(s) | John and Ann Catherine (Getz) Shumard |
Benjamin Franklin Shumard (November 24, 1820 – April 14, 1869) was a physician and geologist. He served as a doctor in Kentucky, then worked for about 15 years as a geologist. He conducted geological surveys in several states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin) before being appointed in 1858 as the State Geologist of Texas. He organized the first major Texas Geological Survey.[1] In 1860, an assistant state geologist named the Shumard Oak species in his honor. On the heels of a political struggle over his appointment, Shumard moved back to Missouri during the Civil War and resumed his medical career there.
- ^ Shumard, Roberta. "Shumard, Benjamin Franklin". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-09-12.