George Washington Carver

 He was born 1860/1864 Diamond Grove MO, died 1943 Tuskegee AL.
He was raised by Moses & Susan Carver. He never married.
He was a botanical researcher & agronomy educater.
He was famous for his research & promotion of the use of crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes instead of cotton.
In 1896 he was invited to head the agricultural department at Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University).
He remained there til his death in 1943.

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Newton Co MO, Marion Twp
Date Page Dwelling Surname Name Relationship Age Status Birthplace Occupation
Aug 27, 1870 419b 172 Carver Moses Head 58 M OH Farmer
" Susan Wife 56 M OH
" James 12 S MO
" George 10 S MO

Macon Co AL, Beat #1, Tuskegee Town, Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Institute
Date Page Dwelling Surname Name Age Status Birthplace Occupation
Jun 12, 1900 60a Carver George W. 35 S MO Agricultural Teacher

Macon Co AL, Tuskegee
Date Page Dwelling Surname Name Relationship Age Status Birthplace Occupation
Feb 4, 1920 71a 158 Carver George Employee 59 S MO Research Chemist