Charles C. Deam

Charles C. Deam
BornAugust 30, 1865
DiedMay 29, 1953
Occupation(s)pharmacist, small business owner surveyor, botanist, American conservationist, forester
SpouseStella Mullin
ChildrenRoberta Ortenburger
Parent(s)John Henry Deam and Martha Marsh

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.