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Samuel Doody (28 May 1656 - 1706)

Apothecary and associate of many collectors. He set up shop in the Strand and became caretaker of the Chelsea physic garden in 1693, continuing until 1706. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1695. His funeral sermon was preached by his friend Adam Buddle. Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/7825 Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Doody Botanist
 Relevant locations: Birth place in Staffordshire, England
Residence at Strand, London
Workplace or place of business The Strand, Westminster
Workplace or place of business Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
 Relationships: Samuel Doody was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Adam Buddle (bap. 1662-1715)
Samuel Doody was a donor to William Courten (28 Mar 1642-26 Mar 1702)
Samuel Doody was a associate or acquaintance (general) of James Petiver (c. 1665-Apr 1718)
Samuel Doody was a associate or acquaintance (general) of John Ray (1627-1705)
Samuel Doody was a member of Royal Society (-)
Samuel Doody was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Hans Sloane (1660-1753)
Samuel Doody was a member of Temple Coffee House club (-)

John Banister (1650-1692) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Samuel Doody
Edward Bartar (-fl. 1696-1700) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Samuel Doody
James Cuninghame (17th c.-1709) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Samuel Doody
Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - The Royal Society and the Apothecaries 1660-1722.
 References in Documents:
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) A. 50. Erica marina alba frutescens. Frutex marinus Flabelli formis cortice verrucoso obductus Raii Synops. 327. White shrubby Sea=Heath. Part of a very large branch of this Mr. Doody received from Gottenburgh in Denmark; a smaller branch of which I lately saw gathered by Dr. Cole, on the Coast of Cornwal.
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) * A. 86. Muscus trichoides acaulos minor latifolius. Mr. Doody's broad=leaved stalkless Goldilocks. This was first shewn me by that indefatigable Botanist, the which I have since observed on dry Banks in Febr. and March.
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) * A. 87. Muscus trichoides minor acaulos capillaceis foliis. Mr. Doody's fine=leaved stalkless Goldilocks. This pretty Moss I have observed in company with Mr. Doody in sandy places. It Flourishes in April.
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) * 150. Aster Virginianus Senæ foliis. This, with some other American-Plants hereafter mentioned, I received from my ingenious Friend Mr. Samuel Doody.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 3. Mr. Doody's netted Crow-silk. First discovered by that memorable NATURALIST near Westminster and in the Rivulets on Hounslow-heath, where I have gathered it with him.