Henry Garber Hanks | |
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1st State Mineralogist in California | |
In office 1880 –1886 | |
Succeeded by | William Irelan Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Cleveland, Ohio | May 12, 1826
Died | June 19, 1907 Alameda County, California | (aged 81)
Spouse | Ellen Francis Barker |
Children | 5 |
Occupation | Gold miner, mineralogist, businessman |
Known for | First State Mineralogist in California |
Henry Garber Hanks (May 12, 1826 – June 19, 1907) was an American mineralogist. He was the first state mineralogist of California.