Henry Garber Hanks

Henry Garber Hanks
Henry G. Hanks
1st State Mineralogist in California
In office
1880 (1880)–1886 (1886)
Succeeded byWilliam Irelan Jr.
Personal details
Born(1826-05-12)May 12, 1826
Cleveland, Ohio
DiedJune 19, 1907(1907-06-19) (aged 81)
Alameda County, California
SpouseEllen Francis Barker
Children5
OccupationGold miner, mineralogist, businessman
Known forFirst 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.