James Backhouse (botanist, 1825–1890) explained

James Backhouse (1825–1890) was an English botanist, archaeologist, and geologist. He was the son of James Backhouse (1794–1869), a botanist and missionary in Australia.

Life

Backhouse was educated at Lawrence Street School, (which later became Bootham School^[1]), York. He worked in Norway, Ireland, and Scotland, and was particularly known for his work on the flora of Teesdale. He was a correspondent of Charles Darwin.

He was also a member of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers.^[2]

James Backhouse is known as "James Backhouse (4)",^[3] because he was the fourth in a line of James Backhouses:

• James Backhouse (1), 1720–1798, the founder of Backhouse's Bank.
• James Backhouse (2), 1757–1804.
• James Backhouse (3), 1794-1869, the Quaker missionary and founder of the Backhouse Nursery.

His son was also a James Backhouse:

• James Backhouse (5), 1861–1945, best known as an ornithologist.^[4]

References

• Desmond, Ray. 1994. Dictionary of British and Irish botanists and horticulturists including plant collectors, flower painters and garden designers. New edition, revised and completely updated with the assistance of Christine Ellwood. London: Taylor & Francis & the Natural History Museum, 1994.

Notes and References

1. Book: Woodland, Jenny . Bootham School Register. York, England. Bootham Old Scholars Association -->,BOSA. 2011.
2. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/56500/61918?docPos=5 Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
3. Web site: James Backhouse (4). Parks and Gardens UK. 2020-05-18. See also: Web site: James Backhouse (3). Parks and Gardens UK. 2020-05-18.
4. See: Web site: James Backhouse (5). Parks and Gardens UK. 2020-05-18.