About William D. Kearfott
Lived 1864 – 1917 (aged 53). William D. Kearfott was an American zoologist, entomologist and scientific collector.
William D. Kearfott (January 12, 1864 – November 12, 1917) was an American engineer and amateur entomologist. Kearfott was educated in primary schools in Richmond and Philadelphia and was connected with the Morton Poole Company and the International Navigation Company in his early career. Kearfott was also associated with the Worthington Steam Pump Company and was considered an authority on his branch of engineering.
Kearfott worked on Lepidoptera, especially Tortricidae, and built up a large collection.
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Who was William D. Kearfott?
American entomologist (1864-1917)
When was William D. Kearfott born?
William D. Kearfott was born on 12 January 1864 in Berkeley County.
When did William D. Kearfott die?
William D. Kearfott died on 12 November 1917.
What was William D. Kearfott's occupation?
William D. Kearfott was a zoologist, entomologist and scientific collector.
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William D. Kearfott was American.
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