Marcus E. Jones

Marcus E. Jones
Born	April 25, 1852(1852-04-25) Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Died	June 3, 1934(1934-06-03) (aged 82) San Bernardino, California, United States
Nationality	American
Fields	Botany
Author abbreviation (botany)	M. E. Jones

Marcus E. Jones (April 25, 1852 - June 3, 1934) was an American geologist, mining engineer and botanist. Throughout his career he was known for being an educator, scientist and minister. As an early explorer of the western United States he is known as the authority for numerous vascular plants. Much of his career was spent self employed in Salt Lake City, UT. In his later years, and after the death of his wife, he resided in Claremont, California.

Childhood

Marcus Eugene Jones was born in Jefferson, Ohio.^[1]

Major Revisions

One of Jones' most notable accomplishments was his self-published revision of the North American species of Astragalus.^[2]

The standard author abbreviation M.E.Jones is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.^[3]

References

1. ^ Lenz, Lee W. (1986). Marcus E. Jones. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. 
2. ^ M. E. Jones (1923). Revision of North-American Species of Astragalus. 
3. ^ "Author Query". International Plant Names Index. http://www.ipni.org/ipni/authorsearchpage.do. 

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Name	Jones, Marcus E.
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Date of birth	April 25, 1852
Place of birth	Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Date of death	June 3, 1934
Place of death	San Bernardino, California, United States