William Tufts Brigham

William T., b. May 24, 1841. fitted for college at the Boston Latin School, and graduated at Harvard in 1862. In 1864-5, in company with the late Horace Mann, he made a scientific exploration of the Hawaiian Islands, discovering many new species of plants. He was professor of Natural Sciences at Oahu College, resigning in Oct., 1865, to continue his explorations in China and India. Sept., 1867, he was admitted to the bar. In 1868-9, was Instructor in Botany at Harvard University. Served six years on the Boston School Board, where he introduced systematic instruction in drawing, and was first chairman of the drawing committee. Is a Fel low of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, California Academy of Sciences, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, etc. Is engaged in the practice of law in Boston.

Source: History of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts: From Its Early ..., Part 1, p. 466-7.