Record #:

5824

Author(s):

Troyer, James R.

Abstract:

Troyer discusses the life and botanical contributions of Hardy Croom, who was born in Lenoir County and conducted his botanical work in the Southeastern United States. Croom, his wife, and three children perished in the wreck of the steamboat HOME, which was caught in a hurricane October 7, 1837, and wrecked near Ocracoke.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 118 Issue 2, Summer 2002, p63-69, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Botanists; Croom, Hardy Bryan, 1797-1837