Senator John Lewis Childs | |
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office 1894–1895 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Floyd-Jones |
| Succeeded by | Richard Higbie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1856 Jay, Maine |
| Died | 6 March 1921 (aged 64) Floral Park, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Caroline Goldsmith Childs |
| Residence | Floral Park |
| Occupation | Horticulturalist |
John Lewis Childs (May 13, 1856 – March 6, 1921)[1][2] was a horticultural businessman and politician who founded Floral Park, New York. In addition to a widespread reputation for being a zealous ornithologist,[3] Childs is also credited with founding the first mail order seed catalog business in the United States.[4]
- ^ Weidman, B.S. and Martin, L.B. (1981) Nassau County, Long Island, in Early Photographs, 1869-1940: In early photographs 1869-1940. Courier Dover Publications. p 49.
- ^ "John L. Childs dies on Central Train", New York Times. March 6, 1921. Retrieved 12/30/07.
- ^ Witmer Stone (1918), "(review of) Catalogue of the Childs Library", The Auk, 35, American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club: 93
- ^ "Village History". Floral Park Village. Retrieved February 19, 2021.