Veranus Alva Moore Explained

Veranus Alva Moore (April 13, 1859  - February 11, 1931) was a U.S. bacteriologist and pathologist.^[1]

Early life and education

He was born in Hounsfield, New York. A Cornell University graduate and faculty member, Moore served as head of the United States Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Pathology from 1895 to 1896.^[2] He also served as president of the Society of American Bacteriologists in 1910, and as dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine from 1908 to 1929.^[3]

Personal life

Moore's parents were Alva and Antoinette.^[3] He married Mary Slawson in 1892.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Moore, Veranus Alva . Cornell University . 1931 . 1813/18350 . free.
2. https://archive.org/details/whoswhoinamerica02marq/page/799/mode/2up MOORE, Veranus Alva
3. Gage. SH. Veranus Alva Moore, 1859-1931. Journal of Bacteriology. July 1931. 22. 1. iv.2–5. 10.1128/JB.22.1.iv.2-5.1931 . free . 16559507. 533247.