George Hammell Cook, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Hammell Cook

American geologist

Date of Birth: 05-Jan-1818

Place of Birth: Hanover Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 22-Sep-1889

Profession: geologist, chemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

George Hammell Cook (January 5, 1818 – September 22, 1889) was the state geologist of New Jersey and vice president of Rutgers College.
His geological survey of New Jersey became the predecessor for the U.S.
Geological Survey.