Henry Moubray Cadell J.P., D.L., B.Sc., F.R.S.E., F.S.A.Scot., V.D.
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Timeline
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1860 | Born May 30th, son of H. Cadell of Grange, Linlithgow. Educated at Edinburgh University and Germany (studied mining geology at Clausthal Royal Mining Academy). |
| 1883 | Joined Geological Survey. |
| 1884 | Went to the Highlands. |
| 1888 | Retired from Survey on succeeding to family estate. |
| 1889 | Married. |
| 1890 | Entered County Council of Linlithgow. (Retired as Convener in 1929.) |
| 1924 | Took active part in Volunteer movement, serving for 24 years. Retired 1906 with rank of Lieut. Colonel and Hon. Colonel V.D., commanding 4th Division, Royal Engineer Volunteers. |
| 1932 | Hon. Degree of LL.D. from University of Edinburgh. |
| 1934 | Died May 10th. |
| Cadell Mountains in Spitzbergen named in his honour. |
Biographies and obituaries
Richardson, Ralph Obituary Notice of Mr. Henry Cadell of Grange, formerly Vice-President of the Society. Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society. v. 5 p.502-506.
MacGregor, M. Obituary notice of Dr. H.M. Cadell. Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society. v. 13 p.332-339. 1936
[Several obituaries including photographs held with the ms.]
Who’s Who (1929).
Scotsman 11/4/34.
Publications
Story of the Forth (1913).
Geology of the Scenery of Sutherland.
Geology of the Oil Shales of the Lothians.
BGS archives
Photograph and notebooks — including notes on moputain building experiments