Martin, Thomas L. (Thomas Lysons), 1885-1958
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1885 - 1958
Biographical History
Thomas Lysons Martin (1885-1958) served as a dean of Brigham Young University's College of Applied Sciences.
Thomas L. Martin was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England on November 21, 1885 to parents James Martin and Mary Ann Lysons. He married Hattie Paxman. He received his PhD from Cornell University. In 1921, Franklin S. Harris recruited him to the faculty at Brigham Young University as chair of the Agricultural Department. He served on the faculty for 37 years and was eventually named dean of the College of Applied Sciences. He died June 16, 1958 in Provo, Utah.
Citation:
Ancestry.com, Aug. 8, 2014 (Thomas Lysons Martin; had 6 children)BYU History, Aug. 8, 2014 (Thomas L. Martin and Brigham Young University; PhD from Cornell University; recruited in 1921 by Franklin S. Harris; served on faculty for 37 years; served as dean of the College of Applied Sciences)
Geni, Aug. 8, 2014 (Thomas Lysons Martin; b. November 21, 1885 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England; d. June 16, 1958 in Provo, Utah; parents James Martin and Mary Ann Lysons; married Hattie Paxman).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Photograph of Thomas L. Martin and Harrison R. Merrill
Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F119_p119topright