George Mercer Dawson

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George Mercer Dawson
Dawson in 1885
Born	August 1, 1849 Pictou, Nova Scotia
Died	March 2, 1901(1901-03-02) (aged 51) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)	Geologist, surveyor

George Mercer Dawson CMG FRS FRSC (August 1, 1849 – March 2, 1901) was a Canadian geologist and surveyor. He performed many early explorations in western North America and compiled numerous records of the native peoples.