Occupation Chemist Parents Charles F. Herreshoff | Died January 30, 1932 Name John Francis | |
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Born February 7, 1850 ( 1850-02-07 ) | ||
John Brown Francis Herreshoff (February 7, 1850 – January 30, 1932) was second winner of the Perkin Medal. He was also the president of The General Chemical Company.
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He was the father of noted American amateur golfer Frederick Herreshoff.
Biography
He was born on February 7, 1850 in Bristol, Rhode Island to Charles Frederick Herreshoff III. He married Seavie Ridley. In 1908 he won the Perkin Medal. Herreshoff was a metallurgical chemist affiliated with the firm of Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, builders of yachts and torpedo boats. Herreshoff was also the president of The General Chemical Company.
Recipient of the Perkin Medal
Herreshoff received the "Perkin Medal" which is an award given annually by the American section of the Society of Chemical Industry to a scientist residing in America for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development." It is considered the highest honor given in the U.S. chemical industry.
Death
He died on January 30, 1932 at the home of his daughter in New York City. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.