George Mercer Dawson
Canadian geologist and surveyors
George Mercer Dawson CMG FRS FRSC was a Canadian geologist and surveyor. He performed many early explorations in western North America and compiled numerous records of the native peoples. Wikipedia
Born: August 1, 1849, Pictou, Canada
Died: March 2, 1901 (age 51 years), Ottawa, Canada
Education: Imperial College London, McGill University, and Royal School of Mines
Parents: John William Dawson
Awards: Patron's Gold Medal