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King, Clarence 1842-
Geologist; born in Newport, R. I., Jan. 6, 1842; graduated at the Sheffield School of Yale College in 1862; and joined the California Geological Survey in 1863.
During his work with this survey, which lasted till 1866, he made the paleontological discoveries which determined the approximate age of gold-bearing rocks.
In 1867-72 he prepared the plan and led the expedition for the geological survey of the 40th parallel.
In the latter year he exposed the Arizona diamond fields deception.
He suggested and organized the United States Geological Survey, and in 1878-81 was its director.
Since 1881 he has been engaged in special investigations.
His publications include Systematic Geology; Mountaineering in Sierra Nevada, etc.