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Mary E. Pulsifer Ames

1843 – 1902

American botanist and meteorologist

Botanist Botanical collector Meteorological observer
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About Mary E. Pulsifer Ames

Lived 1843 – 1902 (aged 58–59). Mary E. Pulsifer Ames was an American botanist, botanical collector, meteorological observer and scientific collector.

Mary Ellen Pulsifer Ames ( Pulsifer; 1843 – March 21, 1902) was an American botanist. Along with Rebecca Merritt Austin and her daughter Mrs. Charles C. Bruce, Ames is credited with helping establish "the foundation to our knowledge of the vegetation" of northeastern California. She also recorded meteorological data for the Smithsonian Institution.

Mary Ellen Pulsifer married Charles Cooper Ames on May 29, 1871. She died on March 21, 1902, in San Jose, California.

Astrogalus pulsiferae is named after her.

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Important facts

Born
1843, Lowell
Birth century
19th century
Died
1902, Santa Clara
Occupation
Botanist, botanical collector, meteorological observer, scientific collector
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Mary E. Pulsifer-Ames, M. E. P. Ames, Mrs. Pulsifer-Ames, Mary Ellen Pulsifer Ames, M.E.P., Mary E. Pulsifer
moreMrs Charles Cooper Ames, Mary E. P. Ames, Mary Pulsifer Ames, AMES, PULSIFER, MARY E., Mrs. M.E.P. Ames, Miss M.E. Pulsifer

People in Mary E. Pulsifer Ames's life

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Charles Cooper
1795 – 1887
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Rebecca Merritt Austin
1832 – 1919
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mary E. Pulsifer Ames?

American botanist and meteorologist (1843-1902)

When was Mary E. Pulsifer Ames born?

Mary E. Pulsifer Ames was born in 1843 in Lowell.

When did Mary E. Pulsifer Ames die?

Mary E. Pulsifer Ames died in 1902 in Santa Clara.

What was Mary E. Pulsifer Ames's occupation?

Mary E. Pulsifer Ames was a botanist, botanical collector, meteorological observer and scientific collector.

What nationality was Mary E. Pulsifer Ames?

Mary E. Pulsifer Ames was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary E. Pulsifer Ames

· Wikidata: Q36147304

· DBpedia: Mary Pulsifer Ames

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