History of Heuvelton, (Saint Lawrence County) New York United States of America

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Lucian West Chaney Biography

Lucian West Chaney, biologist, was born in Heuvelton, N. Y., June 26, 1857; son of Lucian West and Happy (Kinney) Chaney. In 1878 he was graduated at Carleton college, and after teaching for two years became superintendent of schools in Glencoe, Minn. In 1882 he was called to the chair of biology in Carleton college, Northfield, Minn. He is the author of many scientific contributions to periodicals, and of Guides for the Laboratory (1886). In 1894-95 he made explorations in the Rocky mountains north of Lake Macdonald, Montana. During this time he located a glacier not before visited, which was afterwards known by his name.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor