Charlotte De Bernier Taylor facts for kids
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Charlotte De Bernier Taylor
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| Born | 1806 Savannah, Georgia
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| Died | November 26, 1861 (aged 54–55) |
| Education | Madam Binze's School |
| Occupation | Entomologist |
| Spouse(s) |
James Taylor
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| Children | 3 |
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Charlotte De Bernier Scarborough Taylor (1806 – November 26, 1865) was an American entomologist. An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects.
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Charlotte De Bernier Taylor: Insect Expert
Charlotte De Bernier Taylor was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1806. Her father, William Scarbrough, was a planter. Her mother was Julia Bernard.
Early Life and Family
Charlotte went to Madam Binze's School in New York. After finishing school, she traveled around Europe. In 1829, she returned to Georgia. There, she married James Taylor, a successful merchant.
They had two daughters and one son. The family lived in Savannah. Charlotte was involved in her community. She also spent time on scientific studies and writing.
Just before the American Civil War began, Charlotte traveled to England. She planned to write a book about plantation life. Sadly, she died on the Isle of Man on November 26, 1865. She passed away from tuberculosis, a serious illness.
Her Amazing Work with Insects
In the 1830s, Charlotte started to study insects very seriously. She wrote about her discoveries in popular magazines. For 15 years, she focused on insects that affected cotton growing.
She then published her findings in American magazines. A notable one was Harper's New Monthly Magazine in the 1850s. She also researched insects that harmed wheat. It's believed she wrote about 19 articles in total.
Studying Insects Up Close
Charlotte used strong magnifying glasses to study insects. She also drew detailed pictures for her articles. Her daughters often helped her with these drawings.
She wrote a special study about the silkworm. She also explored the natural history and body parts of spiders. On her trip to England, she even used a microscope to study sea water.
Charlotte Taylor's work is known for being very good and accurate. She published her studies in popular magazines. She also wrote in an interesting and fun style.
- "The Flea." Harper's New Monthly Magazine 19 (June–November 1859):178-189
- "Insects Destructive to Wheat." Harper's New Monthly Magazine 20 (December 1859):38-52
- "The Silkworm." Harper's New Monthly Magazine 20 (May 1860):753-764
- "Insects Belonging to the Cotton Plant." Harper's New Monthly Magazine 22 (June 1860):37-52
- "Spiders: Their Structure and Habits." Harper's New Monthly Magazine 22 (September 1860):323-335; 461-477
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