Charles Thomas Jackson

Biography

Charles Thomas Jackson earned distinction as a chemist and geologist, contributing valuable surveys of mineral resources and offering his expertise during the founding years of American scientific institutions. He advised governors and business leaders on mining operations and public health, bridging the gap between laboratory analysis and practical industry.

Despite controversies in the history of anesthesia, Jackson kept advancing geological knowledge, lecturing widely and sharing his findings with students and fellow researchers, leaving a scientific legacy remembered at Mount Auburn Cemetery.