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thumb Theodorus Bailey Myers (December 13, 1821 – June 16, 1888), was an American lawyer, philanthropist, served as a colonel in the U.S. Military, and a collector of books and historical manuscripts. ==Biography== Myers was born to Major Mordecai Myers (who received his title during the War of 1812) and Charlotte Bailey, niece of Theodorus Bailey (politician) and sister of Theodorus Bailey (naval officer). Myers was likely named for these two familial influences. He studied law at Kinderhook Academy and was conferred his degree in 1842. Myers was involved with many scientific and social organizations. He was a founding fellow of the American Geographical Society,〔"Theodorus Bailey Myers," ''Journal of the American Geographical Society of New York,'' 1888, vol. 20, iss. 1, pg. 271.〕 member of the New York Yacht Club, Century Club, Union Club of the City of New York, and a Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department. He also served on the Boards of Managers for the New York Institution for the Blind and the Women's Hospital, where he developed a friendship with fellow collector of Americana, Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet, who would posthumously organize Myers' manuscripts. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Myers served as quartermaster of the ''Baltic'' with the New York 12th Regiment. He also served on the military staff of General Butler〔"Obituary: Colonel Theodorus Bailey Myers", ''New-York Tribune''. Jun 17, 1888.〕 and later, General Wool. He died on June 16, 1888 and was interred at Green-Wood Cemetery. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Theodorus Bailey Myers」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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