Willard Rouse Jillson
American historian, academic and geologist from New York
About Willard Rouse Jillson
Lived 1890 – 1975 (aged 85). Willard Rouse Jillson was an American geologist, historian, researcher, university teacher, academic administrator and author.
Willard Rouse Jillson (May 28, 1890 – October 4, 1975) was a Kentucky historian, academic, and geologist who authored numerous books on Kentucky politicians and geology matters pertaining to the State.
Jillson taught geology in Lexington at the University of Kentucky in 1918 and later at Transylvania University in 1947. He served in various government positions, notably as Kentucky State Geologist and director of the Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey.
He died in 1975 and was buried in the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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American historian, academic and geologist from New York (1890-1975)
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Willard Rouse Jillson was born on 28 May 1890 in Syracuse.
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Willard Rouse Jillson died on 4 October 1975 in Louisville.
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Willard Rouse Jillson was a geologist, historian, researcher, university teacher, academic administrator and author.
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