George James Symons ( 1838 - 1900 )

Birth: Queen's Row, Pimlico, London, England (06 August 1838) Death: 10 March 1900 Burial: Kensal Green cemetery, London Profession: Meteorologist Career: Meteorological reporter to the Registrar General (1857-1900); established meteorological stations throughout the British Isles; Secretary, Rainfall Committee of the British Association; began a monthly rain circular (1863); it developed into the Meteorological Magazine (1866), of which he was the Editor; died of paralysis Memberships: FRMS (1856, President (1880-1881, 1900); Scottish Meteorological Society Membership: Fellow Election Date: 6/06/1878.