Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
American geologist
Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden was an American geologist noted for his pioneering surveying expeditions of the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. He was also a physician who served with the Union Army during the Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: September 7, 1829, Westfield, MA
Died: December 22, 1887 (age 58 years), Philadelphia, PA
Place of burial: The Woodlands, Philadelphia, PA
Nationality: American
Education: Oberlin College and Albany Medical College
First ascents: Mount of the Holy Cross, Mount Wilson, and Castle Peak