Du Pont, Francis Gurney, 1850-1904

Chemist and member of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.

From the description of Record of rifle scores, 1880. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 123466546

Francis Gurney du Pont, son of Alexis Irénée and Joanna Maria (Smith) du Pont, was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1870. In 1871 he began his career with E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. as an operator of graining mills. In 1874 he became a junior partner of the firm and later served in the highly important capacity of general manager, and as vice president, until his retirement in 1902. In 1888 he supervised the building of the blasting powder mills at Mooar, Iowa. At Carney's Point, N.J., he superintended the plant which produced smokeless powder. Aside from his abilities as a chemist, Francis Gurney du Pont was interested in astronomy and in the improvement of telescopes. He was also an eminent layman in the Episcopal Church, prominently identified with the Diocese of Delaware.

From the description of Papers, 1844-1900. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122516277

Francis Gurney du Pont, son of Alexis Irénée and Joanna Maria (Smith) du Pont was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1870. In 1871 he began his career with E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. as an operator of graining mills. In 1874 he became a junior partner of the firm and later served in the highly important capacity of general manager, and as vice president, until his retirement in 1902. In 1888 he supervised the building of the blasting powder mills at Mooar, Iowa. At Carney's Point, N.J., he superintended the plant which produced smokeless powder for the manufacture of smokeless shotgun powder (Patent No. 503, 583). Aside from his abilities as a chemist, Francis Gurney du Pont was interested in astronomy and in the improvement of telescopes. He was also an eminent layman in the Episcopal Church, prominently identified with the Diocese of Delaware.

From the description of Papers, 1818-1947. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122370774