William Adams (mining engineer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Adams (mining engineer)

mining expert

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1813

Place of Birth: Penycae, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1886

Profession: naturalist, engineer, mining engineer

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Adams (1813 - 1886) of Ebbw Vale began his career as an apprentice to Charles Lloyd Harford.
In 1865 he moved to Cardiff, and commenced business as colliery agent and mining engineer.
He was regarded as an expert in his field, his publications include 'Science of Mining' (London, 1870).
He is known to have been one of the first members of Cardiff Naturalists Society.