(Continued) PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF NATCHEZ, ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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EARLY, JACOB M.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Jacob M. Early
- 20 day June A.D. 1830.
EGGLESTON, DR. DICK H.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Eggleston. November 10, 1837.
EHLERT, DR. EMILE (out of town physician, buried Natchez)
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Sunday Morning, July 18, 1948.
Third Accident Victim dies. Funerals today. Mrs. Laura Bondurant Ehlert,
57 Waterproof, La., yesterday became the third death victim of a Monday
accident which claimed the lives of her husband and sister. The former
resident of St. Joseph died at 2 a.m. yesterday at the Baton Rouge General
Hospital. Her husband, Dr. Emile Ehlertt, 60, succumbed at the same hospital
Friday afternoon, and her sister, Mrs. Edna Bondurant Stevens, Houma, died
Monday in the accident when a city bus crashed broadside into their autommobile
at a street intersection. Double funeral rites for Mrs. Ehlert and her
husband are scheduled to be held from Foster's Funeral Home at 5 p.m. today
with interment in the City Cemetery. Active pallbearers for Dr. Ehlert
will be Ray McGehee, M. E. Hickenbottom, Orin James, E. D. Coleman, E.
B. Gillis and Charles Testa. Henry Butts, George Edmonds, Harry Goldman,
Sr., Kirk Hazelip, Lanius Preis will be active pallbearers for Mrs. Ehlert.
Honorary pallbearers for both will be John Graves, Aleck Blackman, Dr.
E. C. Ferguson, Dr. R. B. Brooks, Dalton Watson, Frank Testa, Captain Sadler,
Guy Hunter, H. C. Miller, Sr., Statham Crosby and Walter Marron. The Rev.
Louis O'Vander Thomas, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church here, will conduct
the services. Mrs. Ehlert was a lifelong resident of Tensas parish, having
lived in both St. Joseph and Waterproof. Her husband had practiced medicine
in Waterproof for 35 years. They are survived by four sons: Dr. Charles
Ehlert, Alton, Ill., Dr. William Ehlert, Selma, Ala., Dr. Abert Ehlert,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and James Ehlert, a student at Louisians Tech at Ruston.
In addition, Mrs. Ehlert is survived by her mother, Mrs. Albert Bondurant,
Sr., St. Joseph; two brothers, Jogn H. Boundurant, Atlanta, Ga., and Albert
G. Bounderant, St. Joseph; one sister, Mrs. Gaillard G. Conner, Baton Rouge,
La., and several grandchildren. Dr. Ehlert is also survived by two brothers,
Charles Ehlert, San Antonio, Tex., and Dr. Will Ehlert, Pass Christian,
Miss.; one sister, Mrs. C. L. Wright, New Orleans, and several grandchildren.
ENDERS, DR. P. M.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#69 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born March 24,
1818, Died Nov 15, 1868.
FARRAR, DR. CALEB FRANKLIN(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Born September 1, 1824, died November 5, 1904. Buried in the "Farrar"
cemetery located at Kingston, Adams Co., Miss. on "Aunt Martha's" place.
***
Dated May 6th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#582, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., was 57 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice
address is Kingston, Miss., and he has spent 3 years in professional studies
under the supervision of J. B. C. Thornton (deceased) as his preceptor.
That he attended 3 courses of lectures at University of Louisiania, New
Orleans La. & University of Philidelphia Pennsylvania Medical School
and graduated at University Of Pennsylvania. He has practiced medicine
35 years as an Allopathic physician and he gives as reference for his character
Dr. H. H. Brenham, Senator, Dr. L. E. Profilet, Hon. C. D. Foules, Representive,
G. B. Sidway of Jackson, Miss. (the others are from Natchez.) His license
was recorded June 27th, 1882.
FARRISH, DR. R. D.
February 8, 1900 Dr. Farish from Maryville, Miss. was buried in the
"Fields" Plat, Natchez City Cemetery.
FAY, DR. E. G.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 28, 1850.
FERGUSON, DR. EARL C.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in America,
is 25 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez.
He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Dr.
J. L. Clayton of Clayton, La.. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at
Memphis Hos. Med. (1), Univ. Nashville (3). He graduated at University
Nashville. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the
Regular physician. He gives as references for his moral character L. A.
Benoist, Natchez. His license to practice medicine was issued May 14, 1906
and was signed by; J. D. Donald M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., G. H. McNeill
M.D., W. H. Harrison M.D., W. J. Graves M.D., W. F. Scales M.D., J. R.
Tackett M.D., J. D. Smythe M.D., H. H. Harrison M.D., B. F. Ward M.D. Pres.,
J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on May 23, 1906.
FERGUSON, DR. ERNEST TOLBERT
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#135 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Dec 10, 1874,
Died Jun 26, 1914.
FERGUSON, DR. GEORGE COCHRAN
Died October 17, 1825 at 23 years old, of Yellow fever. Born at Natchez,
Adams Co., Miss. A Physician. Studied at The University of New York. Died
in Washington where he was practicing. Buried in the private cemetery at
Oakly Grove Plantation.
***
In the newspaper "The Ariel" (Natchez, Mississippi) under the date of
October 31, 1825 is found:
Died on Monday the 17th, at the residence of his Grandfather, Mr. Robert
Dunbar, Sen., Dr. George Cochran Ferguson, graduate of the medical university
of New York, in the 23d year of his age. Dr. Ferguson was a native of Adams
county Mississippi.
FERRIS, DR. FRD. N.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 6, 1851 until Aug. 18, 1851.]
FIELD, DR. ROBERT(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated May 15th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#745, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., Miss., was 39 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His
postoffice address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 16 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Dr. P. H. Enders (dead) as his preceptor.
That he attended 2 courses of lectures at University of La. Medical School
and graduated at University of Louisiana. He has practiced medicine since
1868 as an Allopathic physician. He gives as references Dr. M. S. Croft
and Dr. Wirt Johnson. His license was recorded May 30th, 1882.
FINLEY, DR. WM.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 29, 1839 until Oct. 5, 1839.
FITCHETTE, DR. WM. FREDRICK(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 5, 1899 until Jul. 8, 1905.
***
Dated May 20, 1898 with the issue of his permanent medical license #[blank],
by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was born in
America, was 23 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice address
is Natchez, and he has spent 5 years in professional studies under the
supervision of Drs. Lamkin & Beekman of Natchez as his preceptors.
That he attended 2 courses of lectures at Memphis Hospital Medical College
Medical School. He is an Allopathic physician. He gives as his character
references L. H. Lamkin, P. Beekman & James Clinton of Natchez. His
license is signed by H. S. Gully, M.D., O. B. Guinn, M.D., Walter J. Grew,
M.D., Harris A. Gant, M.D., R. W. Rowland, M.D., S. R. Duin, M.D., B. F.
Duke, M.D., H. H. Haralson, M.D., W. G. Keiger, M.D., Pres. J. F. Hunter,
M.D., Secty. The license was recorded June 2, 1898.
FORD, DR. F. T.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#48 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Feb 10, 1811,
Died May 8, 1875.
FORD, DR. H. K. W.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Ford to Matilda Custard. August 4, 1837.
FORD, DR. H. L. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 19, 1898.
FORD, DR. WILLIAM T.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#48 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 27, 1858,
Died Jun 8, 1936.
FORMAN, DR. GORDON
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Forman. November 28, 1839.
FOSTER, DR. ALLISON H.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#135 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Nov 16, 1873,
Died Feb 15, 1936.
FOSTER, DR. C. A.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 8, 1872 until Feb. 10, 1873.
FOSTER, JACOBUS, M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Jacobus Foster
M.D. - 25th day of May 1834.
FOSTER, DR. JAMES
87 years old, died of senility on June 23, 1880. Dr. B.D. Chase was
the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 421 Natchez City Cemetery.
FOSTER, DR. W. P.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Aug. 11, 1825.
FOWLER, DR. C. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Oct. 28, 1880.
FRANK, DR. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 12, 1844 until Dec. 19, 1844.
FREIOT, DR. JOHN
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 17, 1824.
FRENCH, DR. E. B.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#136 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1885, Died
1930.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 23, 1911 until Dec. 16, 1921.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 23 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez,
Miss. He has spent 1 year in professional studies and his preceptor was
C. T. Chamberlain of Natchez. He has attended 3 courses of lectures at
Tulane University, New Orleans. He has spent 1 year in hospital. He has
chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician.
He gives as references for his moral character Dr. C. T. Chamberlain, Dr.
W. T. Jones, Natchez, Miss. His license to practice medicine was issued
May 22nd, 1909 and was signed by; E. C. Coleman MD Pres., S. H. McLain
MD, B. A. Shepard MD, John Darrington MD, G. S. Bryan MD, E. A. Cheek MD,
David J. Williams MD, Louis D. Dickinson MD, W. L. Little MD, J. W. Crum?????
MD, T. E. Ross MD. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on June 14th, 1911.
***
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
E. B. French Jr., 1st child of this mother, male, white, born St. Charles
& Main Streets, mother was Almira Pardee who was 29 years old, father,
Dr. E. B. French was 29 years old.
and
Robert Pardee French, 2nd child of this mother, male, white, mother
and father now 30 years old.
FRENCH, DR. JAMES C.(HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#169 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Aug 3, 1854,
Died Mar 19, 1913.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Dec. 25, 1884 until Jan. 28, 1913.
***
58 years old, married, white male, born Madison Indiana, lived in Greensburg,
Ind. Arrived in Natchez November 10, 1885. In about 1888 Dr. French wrote
an article that stated that Natchez (then with a population of 11,000)
was the 2nd healthiest city in the nation (New Haven, Conn. was 1st.) He
was living at 615 Main Street. Died at his residence of
Nephritis March 19, 1913. Dr. R. D. Sessions was the reporting physician.
Dr. French is listed as a 34 year old white male born in the United States
and living in the 2nd ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City
Census.
***
Was issued his temporary Mississippi medical license (#49) November
12th, 1884. It was recorded Nov. 16th, 1884.
***
Dated June 17th, 1885 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#150, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in America, was 35 years of age, resided in [blank]. His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 14 years in professional studies
under the supervision of T. P. Wilson of Ann Arbor Mich. as his preceptor.
That he attended 4 courses of lectures at Miami of Cinti. ??????? of Cinti.
Medical School and graduated at ???????. He has spent 14 years working
in the hospital and is a Homeopathic physician. He gives as his character
references Col. E. G. DeLass, Britton & Koontz, Martin Lanneau, Dr.
Rembart of Natchez. He has been examined by the board of censors of the
6th dist. & received a Favo- able endorsement. His license was recorded
June 22nd, 1885.
FRENCH, DR. JNO. P.
In the newspaper "The Natchez" (Natchez, Mississippi) under the date
of October 21, 1831 is found:
Married at Orangeburg, N.Y., on the 18th Sept. last, by the Rev. Mr.
Anson, Dr. Jno. P. French, of this county, to Miss Emily Biddlecom, of
the former place.
FRENCH, DR. J. T.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 25, 1828.
FRENCH, DR. ROBERT CLEMENT(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#169 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Feb 10, 1878,
Died May 30, 1915.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 23, 1915.
***
Blank prescriptions (printed for Gus B. Grover & Co., Druggists,
636 Franklin St.) bearing this name were used as hospital death records
in the era of 1907.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 27 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez.
He has spent 3 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Dr.
J. C. French M.D. of Natchez. He has attended 3 courses of lectures at
Tulane Medical University. He has spent 1 year in hospital. He has chosen
as his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician. He gives
as references for his moral character Gen. Wm. Williams, Jackson, Dr. E.
F. Brown. His license to practice medicine was issued May 17, 1905 and
was signed by; W. W. Harrison M.D., J. A. Tackett M.D., G. H. McNeil M.D.,
J. D. Smythe M.D., Jno. Rhodes M.D., B. F. Ward M.D. Pres., P. W. Rowland
M.D., W. F. Scales M. D., E. R. Jones M.D., J. D. Donald M.D., J. F. Hunter
M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on
June 1st, 1905.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
Robert Clement Jr., 1st child of this mother, born 10 April 1911 at South
Rankin Street, mother Mary Hoard Elgen, 30 years old, father was Dr. R.
C. French who was 33 years old.
FRENCH, DR. WM.
The newspaper "Mississippi Free Trader" (Natchez, Mississippi) under
the date of May 10, 1843 lists:
Married on Tuesday last, the 2nd, in the Parish of Concordia, La., by
Judge McWhorter, Dr. Wm. French to Mrs. Elizabeth Keeton.
FRISBY, DR. ASA
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#6 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1812, Died
1839.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 2, 1838 until Oct. 11, 1839.
***
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Frisby. October 29, 1839. He died October 28, 1839 of Yellow
Fever. Dr. Young was the reporting physician.
***
The weekly newspaper of Rodney, Franklin Co., Miss. known alternately
as the "Southern Telegraph", the "Rodney Standard" or the "Rodney Telegraph"
printed the following obituary Oct. 30, 1839: "DIED --- At Natchez, of
Yellow Fever, on Monday, the 28th inst., Dr. Asa Frisby, son of Daniel
Frisby, Esq., of this vicinity. Dr. F. was a native of this county, and
graduated with distinguished honors at the Philadelphia Medical Institute.
He was a young man of modest, unassuming manners; strict integrity and
most exemplary habits and deportment - - As a physician, he enjoyed the
confidence and esteem of all who knew him - - and bid fair to become an
ornament to his profession. His loss will be a severe blow to his family,
and a source of deep regret to his many friends. W."
FULTON, DR. ENOCH SPENCER(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Texas,
is 22 years old, lives in Kerr county. His post office address is Kerrville,
Texas. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
F. L. Fordtron of Kerrville, Texas. He has attended 4 full courses of lectures.
He graduated at Memphis Hospital Medical College and has spent 8 months
in hospital and has practiced medicine 7 months. He has chosen as his school
or system of practice that of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references
for his moral character F. L. Fordtron Kerr ville, Texas. His license to
practice medicine was issued May 18th, 1907 and was signed by; P. W. Rowland
M.D., J. R. Tackett M.D., W. F. Scales M.D., Dr. H. H. Harrison, J. D.
Donald M.D., J. D. Smythe M.D., W. M. Paine M.D., E. R. Jones M.D., G.
W. McGee M.D., H. H. Harrison M.D., B. F. Ward M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D.
Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on July
16th, 1907.
GARVIN, DR. W. E. A.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Garvin to Rhoda Smith. October 1, 1839.
GAUDET, DR. LUCIEN SIDNEY(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#170 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born May 9, 1878,
Died Jul 4, 1962.
***
Newspaper notice: Lucien Sydney Gaudet was born at Lafourche Crossing,
La., on May 9, 1878. He was the son of the late Leon Gaudet and Laura Bangs.
He was the eldest of a family of nine children. He attended Thibodaux college,
Thibodaux. La., and St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis. Miss. In 1901
he was graduated from the school of medicine of Tulane University in New
Orleans. Dr. Gaudet practiced in Morgan City and Mermentau, La. He then
moved to St. James, La., where he had the sawmill practice, private practice,
drug store and post office. From St. James he entered the Eye, Ear, Nose
& Throat hospital in New Orleans about 1917. He first became an externe
and then an interne and was on the staff of the visiting physicians and
also a teacher in the Tulane Post- Graduate School of Medicine. He opened
his office for the practice of Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat in Natchez on
July 14, 1922. His office was over the Jon Seiferth store, corner of Franklin
and Pearl streets. He was a member of the staff of the Natchez Sanitorium,
Natchez Charity Hospital and the Natchez General Hospital, being one of
the influencing factors in having the Natchez General Hospital reopened.
He was also a member of the American Medical Ass'n., Homochitto Valley
Medical Society and American Academy of Opthamology and Otolarynology.
He was Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, a Master Mason. a Knights Templar,
Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was Past Master of Andrew Jackson
Lodge No. 2, being Master in 1929 and 1943. He is survived by his widow
Cleo Furr Gaudet, a daughter, Mrs. Keith Lanneau of Baton Rouge, La., a
son Lucien Sidney Gaudet Jr. of Natchez, a sister Mrs. J. B. LeJeune of
New Orleans, La. and three grandchildren, Lucien III, Joseph and Laura.
He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews, one being Dr. Elmer
L. Gaudet of Natchez. Funeral services will be held at four o'clock this
(Thursday) afternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church of which he was a devout
and active member. Rev. Louis O'Vander Thomas, rector, will conduct the
services which will be followed by interment in the Natchez City Cemetery
with Foster's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The body will remain
at the funeral home until the time of the services. There will be Masonic
services at the graveside with the local Masonic bodies in charge. The
following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Active; Dr. Fred Gisenberger,
Dr. Homer Whittington, Robert Odom, Henry Gaude, Sidney Mayo and Hoskins
Deterly. Honorary; Dr. J. S. Ullman, Dr. E. E. Benoist, Dr. Kurtz Stowers,
Dr. W. K. Stowers, Cary Noble, H. V. Sessums, A. H. Levy, H. K. Hutton,
Waldon S. Hootsell and Lamar Carkeet.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Louisiana,
is 44 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez,
Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies. He has attended 4 courses
of lectures at Tulane University. He graduated at Tulane University May
1901. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Allopathic
physician. He gives as references for his moral character Dr. Elizabeth
Bass and P. T. Talboh, both of New Orleans, La. His license to practice
medicine was issued July 18th, 1922 and was signed by; W. W. Hall M.D.
Pres., L. L. McDougal M.D., H. F. Garrison M.D., Ervan M. Garvin M.D.,
W. C. Wilson M.D., J. H. McNeil M.D., Ira L. Parsons M.D., Thos. F. Elkin
M.D., Thos. W. Regan M.D., J. H. Windham M.D., B. Lampton Crawford M.D.,
C. D. Mitchell M.D., W. S. Leathers M.D. His license was filed and recorded
in Adams County, Miss. on August 10th, 1922.
GEGAN, DR. WM.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jul. 24, 1838.
GEISENBERGER, DR. J. FRED
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#170 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Sep 29, 1904,
Died Jul 20, 1975.
GIBSON, DR. CLAUDE M.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#48 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 2, 1836,
Died Jan 19, 1891.
***
January 21, 1891 Dr. Gibson from Crowville, La. was buried in Plat 3,
lot 475 Natchez City Cemetery.
GIBSON, DR. JOHN
The "Washington Republican" reported the marriage of Dr. Gibson to Milly
Downs. August 19, 1815.
GILES, DR. WILLIAM WILBER
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#84 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born Jul 23, 1866,
Died Apr 24, 1939.
Obituary: Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Tuesday morning, April 25, 1939.
Dr. William W. Giles died at his residence 822 State Street, at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, April 24th, 1939. He was born in Peoria, Ill., being the
son of the late William D. Gilles and the late Ann Uphoff Giles. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Casey Giles and four children. Miss Anna
Mae Giles, Jack Giles, Billie Giles and Laretta Giles, and three brothers,
Albert E. Giles and E. W. Giles both of Peoria, Ill., and Oliver Giles
of Chicago, Ill., and three sisters, Mrs. W. R. Coleman of Peoria, Ill.,
and Mrs. May Boorne and Mrs. Elsie Tucker, both of Chicago. The funeral
services will be held from the residence, 822 State at 4 p.m. Tuesday and
interment will be made in the family plot, City Cemetery. Rev. C. A. Schultz
officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: John Lum,
Capt. Geo. Prince, Mayor E. Vogt, Raphael DeMarco, Ollie Brown, Sidney
Bunch, Jim Claughton, Pete Guido.
GIL, ANDRES, MR.
This may be the Andres Gil, son of Juan Jose Gil and Josefa ___ , of
Puerta de Santa Maria, who married Susan Vousere. ( See "New Orleans Genesis"
Vol. VI, No. 21, January 1967.)
It may also be the Andres Gil that married Susana Bosede. (See New Orleans
Archdiocesan Records)
Carolyn Cole of Natchez has furnished the following affidavit:
State of Louisiana
Parish of East Baton Rouge
On the twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and thirteen before me Andrew Steele, State Parish Judge
of the said Parish, came and appeared Gergorio Berhel of the same Parish,
who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that about fifteen
years ago or more this deponent or inhabitant of the town of Natchez then
under the government of Spain recollects to have seen Mr. Andres Gil employed
in administering medicines and prescribing for the sick in the family of
Mr. John Bancheroz, the father in law of the said Andres Gil - and this
deponent further saith that the said Andres Gil was generally employed
about that time in the said family to attend the sick & prescribe medics
for their relief.
Sworn before me His
And. Steele P.J. Goregorio X Berhel
mark
(Probate Box 42, M. Vauchere)
GILLESPIE, DR. JNO. MINOR
February 22, 1908 Dr. Gillespie from Tensas Parish, La. was buried in
the cemetery at Carmel Church, Pine Ridge.
GILLISPIE, DR. SAMUEL D.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#170 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Mar 19, 1884,
Died Feb 14, 1912.
GILREATH, DR. W. R.
Age not listed. Died of Congestive Fever on September 25, 1875. Dr.
Wm. A. McPheeters was the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 361
Natchez City Cemetery.
GIRAULT. THOMAS R., M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Thomas R.
Girault M.D. - 12th day of May 1834.
Published in the Newspaper "Dollar Democrat" (Oxford & Coffeeville,
Mississippi) under the date of February 5, 1845 is to be found the following
obituary:
Died - Thomas Richard Girault, M.D., the twelfth child and fifth son
of Colonel Jno. Girault, deceased; born at Belleveau, the family residence
within the city limits of
Natchez, October 1, 1808. He graduated from Princeton College, New Jersey,
in literary education, then entered medical college at Philadelphia, from
which he received a diploma. He continued his education at Transylvania
University at Lexington, Kentucky. He commenced practice in Natchez and
soon after removed to Tallahatchie County Mississippi, where he practiced
his profession up to his death, which took place at the residence of Maj.
J. A. Girault on the 24th day of December, 1844, aged thirty-six years.
He leaves two sisters, two brothers and other relatives to mourn his loss.
GODBOLD, DR. W. L.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#171 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Feb 11, 1837,
Died Oct 10, 1905.
GORDWIN, DR. W.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Gordwin to Emeline Nash. May 9, 1839.
GRADY, DR. JOHN I.(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 16, 1901 until Jan. 31, 1903.
***
38 years old, single, white male, born Natchez, living in the city.
Died in Natchez of general burns (accidental)
Nov 12, 1916. A. G. Foster reported the death. Born in Natchez. Buried
Nov. 13, 1916, Father P. C. Hayden was the officiating priest. Buried in
the Catholic section of the cemetery. A note in the remarks column of the
Catholic records states "House, Office & Self burned up, 3 A.M. Nov.
12th.
***
Dated May 11th, 1900 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#[blank], by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he
was born in Natchez, Miss., was 21 years of age, resided in Adams Co.,
Miss. His postoffice address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 4 1/2
years in professional studies under the supervision of B. D. Watkins, M.D.,
of Natchez as his preceptor. That he attended 3 courses of lectures at
Medical Dept Tulane University Medical School and graduated at Tulane University.
He has spent 17 (?) in hospital. He is an Allopathic physician. He gives
as reference B. D. Watkins, M.D., E. F. Brown, M.D. & R.D. Sessions,
M.D.
GRAFTON, DR. THOMAS
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Grafton. September
29, 1821.
GREAVES DR. HAL PERCY
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#214 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Mar 17, 1867,
Died Jun 12, 1928.
GRAY, Dr. R. E.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
An unnamed child, 1st child of this mother, female, white, born 13 Oct
1914 at the Natchez Sanitorium, mothers name Annie Cecelia Byrd, 28 years
old, residing at Bude, Miss. father Dr. R. E. Gray, 34 years old, a physician,
birth reported by Dr. R. D. Sessions.
GRIER, DR. THOMAS J.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Grier to H. Adaline Redditt. August 27, 1839.
GRIFFIN, DR. J. T.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 10, 1834 until Jul. 25, 1835.
GRIFFIN JACOBUS F., M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Jacobus F.
Griffin M.D. - 14th day of April 1834.
GRIFFITH, DR. J. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 2, 1820 until Aug. 31, 1821.
***
Died May 29, 1822 at age of 27 years of pulmonary consumption. Dr. Provan
was the reporting physician, Dr. Griffith died in Natchez. He had been
"In Country" 4 years and was from New Jersey.
GRUBER, DR. T. C. (name may be spelled Grauber)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 16, 1868 until Apr. 5, 1871.
GRYMES, DR. R. N.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 14, 1836 until .Oct. 19, 1837.
***
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Grimes [sic]. November 24, 1837.
He died November 20, 1837 of a fever. Dr. Laurence was the reporting
physician.
GUICE, DR. DAVID HIGDON(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated June 21st, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#????, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Franklin Co., Miss., was 45 years of age, resided in Franklin Co.
His postoffice address is Morgan Forks, Miss., and he has spent 10 years
in professional studies under the supervision of Dr. N. L. Guice of Fayette,
Miss. as his preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures at University
of New Orleans, Louisiana Medical School. He was not a graduate and attended
only the required lectures. he has practiced medicine for 11 years as an
Allopathic physician. He gives as character references Dr. N. L. Guice
& Dr. A. E. McNair. His license was recorded May 18th, 1885.
GUICE, DR. NAPOLEAN L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 3, 1887 until Dec. 26, 1892.
***
Dated May 5th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#553, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Franklin Co., Miss., was 44 years of age, resided in Jefferson
Co. His postoffice address is Fayette, Miss., and he has spent 3 years
in professional studies under the supervision of Dr. C. C. Campbell (dead)
as his preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures at University
of Louisiania Medical School and graduated at University of Louisiana.
He started practicing medicine in 1858. He gives as character references
Capt. W. L. Harper & Capt. J. J. Whitney. His license was recorded
January 12th, 1887.
GULLEY, DR. CHARLES HENRY(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in America,
is 26 years old, lives in Oakland, La. His post office address is Oakland,
La. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Doctor Meyers. He graduated at University of Tennessee 1905 and has spent
2 summers in hospital and has practiced medicine 4 yrs. 6 mos. He has chosen
as his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician. He gives
as references for his moral character Dr. R.S. Lore, Farmerville, La.,
Victoria State Bank, Strong, Ark. His license to practice medicine was
issued May 22nd, 1909 and was signed by; E. E. Coleman M.D. Pres., S.H.
McLean M.D. Secy., B. A. Sheppard M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., John Darrington
M.D., E. A. Cheek M.D., Davie Williams M.D., Louis D. Dickinson M.D., W.
S. Little M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., J. W. Compton M.D. His license was filed
and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on June 7th, 1909.
GUSTIN, DR. JAMES
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#7 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Oct 17, 1781,
Died Jun 26, 1818.
***
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Gustin. July
4, 1818.
***
Was married to the sister of Dr. Stephen Duncan.
***
Dr. James Gustin is "from Carlisle, PA" he returned there to help his
ailing father but returned to Natchez in the late 1820's.
GUSTINE, DR. LEMUEL
Brother to Dr. James Gustine, also from Carlile, PA. Also became a cotton
farmer.
GUSTIN, DR. RICHARD
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#7 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 27, 1786,
Died Oct 1, 1814.
***
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the death of Dr. Gustin. October
5, 1814.
GUSTINE, DR. JAMES
From Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His wife, Mary Ann Duncan was the sister
of Dr. Steven Duncan. Was in Natchez in the 1810's but returned to Carlisle
to care for their ailing father. Returned to Natchez to stay in the late
1820's, bringing his wife and daughters. Bought a plantation to supplement
his income from medicine.
GUSTINE, DR. LEMUEL
From Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A brother to Dr. James Gustine. Arrived
in Natchez soon after James. Like James also became a large-scale cotton
planter.
GUSTINE, DR. SAMUEL P.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Dr. Samuel
Gustine - 14th day of June A.D. 1830. -- Samuel Gustine M.D. Recorded 20
day Dec. A.D. 1830.
Also on the same paper is found:
H.D. Doyle
Samuel Gustine
Pres. Medical Censors
of St. of Mississippi
12th day of May 1831.
***
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#7 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Oct 19, 1783,
Died Jul 6, 1845.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 13, 1820 until Dec. 23, 1844.
GUTHRIE, DR. JOHN BLAIR
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#84 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born Nov 25, 1849,
Died Jan 18, 1898.
***
49 year old white man. Died of Carcinoma of Stomach on January 18, 1898.
Dr. O. Metcalfe was the reporting physician. Buried in the "Fields" Plat
Natchez City Cemetery.
HALCOMB, DR. WM. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 20, 1862 until Mar, 29, 1864.
HALL, DR. ANDREW JACKSON(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#137 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Mar 12, 1839,
Died Oct 21, 1917.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Feb. 23, 1887 until May 15, 1912.
***
78 years old, widower, white male, born Anderson County, S. C., living
at #709 Main Street, Natchez. Died at his residence of Oedema Lungs October
21, 1917. Dr. J. T. May was the reporting physician. Dr. Hall was retired
at the time of his death.
***
Dated April 25th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#303, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in South Carolina, (U.S.A.), was 43 years of age, resided in Pontotoc
Co. His postoffice address is Pontotoc, and he has spent 5 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Dr. ?. E. Fontaine of Pontotoc. as his
preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures at Lo. Medical College,
Ky. & Belleview Hospital Med. College, N. Y. Medical School and graduated
at Belleview Hospital Medical College. He has practiced medicine for 8
years as a Regular physician. He gives as his character references Dr.
N. E. Fontaine & Hon. C. B. Mitchell of Pontotoc. His license was recorded
Febry 5th, 1882.
HAMILTON, DR. PHILIP ALEX.
There is a Dr. Philip Alex. Hamilton, M.D. buried in the cemetery at
Monnmonth Plantation. He is listed as the son of Col. P.P. & E.R. McCrae,
from Albany, N.Y. and the listed dates are 1816 - Greenville, Miss. 1859.
There is no indication if he did or did not practice in Natchez.
HANDLY, DR. L. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jan. 16, 1910.
HANSFORD, DR. EDWIN
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Hansford to Mrs. Elizabeth C. Edwards. March 28, 1839.
HARDIN, DR. R. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 5, 1836 until Nov. 26, 1845.
HARMAN, DR. A. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Sept. 2, 1849.
HARPER, DR. WILLIAM
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Gulielmus
Harper M.D. - 19th day July A.D. 1832.
***
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#85 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 4, 1805,
Died Sep 5, 1880.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 1, 1839 until Feb. 18, 1875.
***
74 years old. Died of Acute Diarrhoea on September 5, 1880. Dr. O. Metcalfe
was the reporting physician. Buried "Fields" Plat, lot 200 Natchez City
Cemetery.
HARRISON, DR. LUTHER DAWSON(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated June 7th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#1413, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Virginia, was 29 years of age, resided in Franklin Co. His postoffice
address is Turners, and he has spent 4 years in professional studies under
the supervision of Dr. Joseph Warren of Gilford, Virginia as his preceptor.
That he attended 2 courses of lectures at University of Baltimore, M.D.
and the Medical College of Ohio Medical School and graduated at Ohio. He
has practiced medicine 7 years as an Allopathic physician. He gives as
character reference "T. J. Scott, R. J. Williams and John L. Calcote or
any honest in Franklin Co." His license was recorded June 28th, 1882.
HART, DR. GEORGE ERNEST(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 29 years old, lives in Lauderdale county. His post office address is
Meridian. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was Dr. H. S. Gully of Meridian. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at Hospital College Medcine, Louisville, Ky.. He graduated at Hospital
College Medicine, Louisville and has spent years in hospital and has practiced
medicine years. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Regular physician. He gives as references for his moral character
Dr. H. F. Tatum, Meridian & Dr. Pearson, Scooba. His license to practice
medicine was issued October 15, 1904 and was signed by; J. R. Tackett M.D.,
W. S. Greene M.D., J. D. Smythe, Jno. H. Rhodes M.D., B. F. Ward M.D. Pres.,
P. W. Rowland M.D., J. A. Crisler M.D., G. H. NcNeill, J. D. Donald M.D.
J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on June 30, 1905.
HART, DR. JAMES E.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#8 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Died Jul 6, 1823, aged
35 years.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sept. 25, 1819 until Apr. 1, 1823.
***
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Hart. July
9, 1823. He died July 7, 1823 of Bilious Fever. Dr. S. Gustin was the reporting
physician. NOTE: There is mention of a Dr. John A. Hart in the following
record. There is a John A. Hart listed without being identified as a Dr.
He is from Connecticut and died at 32 years old on October 23, 1822 of
remittent fever.
HART, DR. JOHN
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#8 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Died Oct 24, 1822,
aged 32 years.
HASSLE, DR. G.
The "Sextons Official Report" published in the newspaper to report on
those dying of yellow fever in the 1855 epidemic lists the death of Dr.
Hassle on September 11th, 1855.
"St. Mary's Cathedral, Record of deaths 1842 - 1873" lists;
September 11th, 1855. This day died and was buried Dr. Gustave Heaslé,
a native of France. He had previously received the last sacraments of the
church.
HAUG, DR. GEO. WM.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 30, 1865 until Mar. 25, 1866.
HAYSMER, DR. ELAM DOLPHUS
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#174 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 19, 1891,
Died Oct 21, 1918.
HEARMAN, DR. A. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jul. 1st, 1849.
HEBRON, DR. JOHN L.
Dr. Hebron, of Natchez, Adams Co., was issued a Mississippi temporary
medical license (#140) on April 28th, 1888, it was recorded on May 5th,
1888..
HELREN, DR. J. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Aug. 28, 1888.
HENDERSON, DR. ALEXANDER
The "Mississippi Messenger" reported the death of Dr. Henderson. June
2, 1807.
HICKS, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 14, 1836 until Aug. 8, 1836.
HICKS, G. SWINK, DR.
Obituary from the Natchez Democrat Newspaper, dated Tuesday, September
18, 1990, page 2A. NATCHEZ - Services for Dr. G. Swink Hicks, 80, of Natchez,
who died Saturday, Sept. 15, 1990, at his residence are 11 a.m. today at
Laird Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Odean Puckett officiating. Burial
will be in the Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of the funeral
home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services today at the
funeral home. He was born April 6, 1910, in Stanton, Tenn., the son of
Thomas Hicks and Mary Lavenia Swink Hicks. He was a local surgeon who had
praticed general surgery in Natchez since 1940 except four years of active
duty in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was discharged with
the rank of major. He graduated from the University of Tennessee School
of Medicine and was trained at St. Joseph's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., Fifth
Avenue Hospital, New York City, and Stamford General Hospital, Stamford,
Conn. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Natchez,
where he served several terms on the Board of Deacons. He was active in
local, state and national medical societies, having served as president
of the Mississippi State Medical Association and the Mississippi Chapter
of the American College of Surgeons and as a regent of the Southeastern
Congress of Surgeons. He was state delegate to the American Medical Association
for 18 years. Dr. Hicks was a member of the Mississippi State Board of
Health during the Paul Johnson and John Bell Williams administrations and
the Mississippi State Board of Medical Education during the administration
of Ross Barnett.
He served as member of the Board of Trustees of Blue Cross/Blue Shield
for many years. Dr. Hicks is preceeded in death by his wife of 50 years,
Cornelia Williams Hicks, who died on May 4, 1988. Dr. Hicks is survived
by two daughters, Anne Marie Hicks Cossar of Brandon and Jean Hicks Priested
of Germantown Tenn.; one son Dr. G. Swink "Doc" Hicks Jr. of Jackson, one
brother, James Hicks of Memphis Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Pallbears
will be Dr. George Moss, Dr. Jerry Iles, Scott Kimbrell, Dr. Sidny Graves,
Van Stewart and Marion Marshall. Honorary pallbears will be members of
the Homochitto Valley Medical Society, the Administrative and nursing staff
of Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital, Tom Green, Fred Kimbrell, Everette
Truly, Tom Reed, Sim Callon and Bob Meason.
HIRSCH, DR. DAVID I.(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 22 years old, lives in
Adams county. His post office address is Natchez, Miss. He has spent
5 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Dr. B. D. Watkins
(dead) of Natchez, Miss. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at Tulane
Medical College.
He graduated at Tulane Medical College and has spent 1 1/2 years in
Natchez hospital. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for his moral character
Natchez Hospital, Turo Infirmary, Tulane Medical College. His license to
practice medicine was issued May 20th, 1908 and was signed by; Edwd. C.
Coleman M.D. Pres., Louis D. DeKenson M.D., Banks A. Sheppard M.D., T.
E. Ruse M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., Robert O. Stead M.D., J. R. Tackett M.D.,
W. L. Little M.D., Dan'l J. Williams M.D., E. A. Cheek M.D., A. F. Richardson
M.D., John Darrington M.D., S. H. McLean M.D. Secy. His license was filed
and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on May 23rd, 1908.
HODGE, DR. ANDREW J.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#50 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Nov 29, 1878,
Died Jun 13, 1970.
HOFF, DR. PHILIP
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Hoff. September 29, 1837.
HOGE, DR. ARTHUR FRANKLIN(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Arkansas,
is 21 years old, lives in Mena, Ark. His post office address is Mena, Ark.
He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Dr.
A. Webb of Mena, Ark. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at Med. Dept.
Tulane University, will graduate 3/19/09. He has practiced medicine summers
in Ark. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Regular
physician. He gives as references for his moral character Dr. A. L. Mertz,
9 Vora Park, New Orleans, La. His license to practice medicine was issued
May 15, 1909 and was signed by; E. E. Coleman M.D. Pres., S. H. McLean
M.D., B. A. Sheppard M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., John Darrington, E. A. Cheek
M.D., Dave Williams M.D., W. L. Little M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., J. W. Compton
M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on July
5, 1909.
HOGG, DR. SAML.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 14, 1835 until Feb. 25, 1840.
HOGG, DR. T. T.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Hogg. November 5, 1840.
HOLCOMB, DR. WM. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 24, 1853 until Sep. 23, 1855.
HOLMES, DR. JAMES WARREN(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in Mississippi. His post office address is Meridian,
Miss. He has spent 3 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
G. W. Hubbard of Nashville, Tenn. He has attended 3 courses of lectures
at Meharry. He graduated at Meharry and has spent 10 months in hospital
and has practiced medicine 6 months. He has chosen as his school or system
of practice that of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for
his moral character G. W. Hubbard, Nashville, Tenn. & Rev. J. Campbell
& J. H. Brooks. His license to practice medicine was issued October
18, 1902 and was signed by; Wirt Johnson, Sec. Miss. State Board of Health.
His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on June 10, 1902.
HOLSTEIN, DR. SLAUGHTER D.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#138 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Dec 23, 1871,
Died Nov 19, 1900.
HORNSBY, DR. O. W.
57 years old. Died of Sclerosis of the Liver on July 16, 1884. Dr. S.
Winchester was the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 566 Natchez
City Cemetery.
HORNSBY, DR. SAMUEL P.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#138 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Oct 3, 1833,
Died Jan 3, 1911.
HOSEY, DR. WILLIAM HILLMAN(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 23 years old, lives in Jasper county. His post office address is Vernon.
He has spent 3 years in professional studies. He has attended courses of
lectures at Memphis Medical College, University of the South. He has practiced
medicine 6 mos. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for his moral character
B. F. Duke MD, Pascagoula, Miss., Dr. J. D. Donald, Hattisburg, Miss. His
license to practice medicine was issued May 20th, 1901 and was signed by;
H. S. Gully M.D., W. S. Greene M.D., Chas. D. Mitchell M.D., J. N. D. Shinkel
M.D., W. M. Paine M.D., L. R. Dunn M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., E. P. Jones
M.D., H. H. Harolson M.D., H. A. Grant M.D. Pres., J. H. Hunter M.D. Secy.
His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on November 19th,
1913.
HOUGH, DR. W. P.
January 4, 1905 Dr. Hough from Monroe, La. was buried in "City Plat"
Natchez City Cemetery.
HOWARD, DR. WESLEY FEATHERSTONE(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in Mississippi, is 31 years old, lives in Holmes county.
His post office address is Ebenezer. He has spent 4 years in professional
studies and his preceptor was Dr. S. D. Redmond of Jackson, Miss. He has
attended 4 courses of lectures at Melary Med. Col. and Illinois Med. Col,
Chicago. He graduated at Illinois Medical College. He has chosen as his
school or system of practice that of the Regular physician.
He gives as references for his moral character Mrs. S. S. Carter, W.
B. Burwell and S. D. Redmond. His license to practice medicine was issued
October 17, 1902 and was signed by; S. R. Dunn M.D., W. M. Paine M.D.,
Chas. D. Mitchell M.D., H. S. Gully M.D., Walter S. Greene M.D., J. W.
D. Shinkle M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., Harris A. Grant M.D., P. W. Rowland
M.D., H. W. Folkes M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed
and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on Dec. 13, 1902.
HUBBARD, DR. JOHN M.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: John M. Hubbard
- 27th Nov. 1833.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 27, 1834 until Apr. 25, 1839.
***
Hubbard was well-to-do as he sold ten slaves plus city property and
office equiptment for $33,000. His office was at the corner of Franklin
and Pearl streets. He was City Health Officer in 1839. March 12, 1840 he
married a Miss King.
HUNT, DR. ANDREW
Died August 12, 1828, aged 47 years, 4 months and 5 days. Born in New
Jersey. Educated in New York City. A physician he practiced for 9 years
in New York City. Buried in the private cemetery at Oakly Grove Plantation.
HUNT, DR. J. B.
Age not listed. Died of intemperance on January 9, 1857. Reporting physician
not listed. Buried on public ground. Coroners inquest held.
HUNT, DR. THOMAS H.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#8 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Sep 18, 1798,
Died Oct 11, 1834.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 15, 1823 until Nov. 21, 1827.
***
About 36 years old at his death. Died of consumption on October 12,
1834.
HUNTER, DR. G. H.
The "Washington Republican and Natchez Intelligencer" reported the marriage
of Dr. Hunter. August 21, 1816.
HUSSEY, DR. GEO. StCLAIR
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 19, 1866 until Mar. 12, 1876.
HYDE, DR. E. D.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 18, 1839 until Aug. 9, 1841.
INGE, DR. HALY I.
35 years old. Cause of death not listed. Died April 16, 1857. Buried
Plat 3, lot 202 Natchez City Cemetery.
INGE, DR. JOHN COX(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 29, 1855 until Feb. 9, 1883.
***
71 years old. Died of Obstruction of the Bowels on March 14, 1883. Dr.
Wm. A. McPheeters was the reporting physician. Buried Plat 3, lot 202 Natchez
City Cemetery.
***
Dated April 24th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#294, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., Miss., was 68 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His
postoffice address is Natchez, and he has spent 4 years in professional
studies ("one course intervening while I was studying practicing.") under
the supervision of Doctor Doyle & Thorn (dead) as his preceptor. That
he attended 2 full courses of lectures at Transylvania University, Lexington,
Kentucky Medical School and graduated at Transylvania University. He has
practiced medicine 40 years as an Allopathic physician. He gives as reference
for his character "any city of the county or the city of Natchez where
I have lived all my life." His license was recorded June 16th, 1882.
INGRUM, DR. WILSON P.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
Agnes Estelle Ingrum, 1st child born of this mother, female, white, born
26 May 1915, born at Natchez, mother Bessie Blythe, age 26 years, residing
at Conroe, Texas, father Dr. Wilson P. Ingrum, 35 years old, a physician.
JEFFRIES, DR. LEMUEL
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#9 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born May 9, 1870, Died
Jan 26, 1935.
JENKINS, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 1, 1852.
JENKINS, DR. JOHN C.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Jenkins to Annis Dunbar. July 4, 1839.
JEWELL, DR. THOMAS
In the newspaper "The Ariel" (Natchez, Mississippi) under the date of
October 31, 1825 is to be found:
Departed this life on Thursday morning last, of malignant fever, Dr.
Thomas Jewel, a native of the state of Kentucky, and late a practitioner
of medicine in the town of St. Francisville, Louisiania. - October 27 -
Dr. Thos. Jewell, 23, Malignant fever.
JOHNSON, DR. E.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 18, 1837 until Jun. 5, 1840.
JOHNSON, DR. PEYTON T.
Born at Lexington, Ky. August 29, 1813, died at St. Louis, Mo. October
2, 1843. An "M.D." Buried in a private cemetery on Clermont Plantation,
off Cemetery road.
JOHNSTON, DR. WILLIAM ROY(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 28, 1910 until Dec. 1, 1921.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 33 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez.
He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Professors
of Howard Medical College at Washington, D.C. He has attended 4 courses
of lectures at Howard Medical College, Washington, D.C. He graduated at
Howard Medical College, Washington, D.C. and has spent 1 1/2 years in hospital
and has practiced medicine six years. He has chosen as his school or system
of practice that of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for
his moral character Police Judge William W. Riley. His license to practice
medicine was issued May 24th, 1910 and was signed by; E. A. Cheek M.D.,
B. A. Sheppard M.D., J. W. Crompton M.D., I. W. Coon M.D., David J. W.
Williams M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., S. H. McLain M.D. Secty., E. C. Coleman
M.D. Pres., W.W. Watkins M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., Louis D. Dickinson M.D.,
John Darrington M.D., W. L. Little M.D.D. His license was filed and recorded
in Adams County, Miss. on June 10, 1910.
JONES, DR. A. A.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jul. 10, 1840.
JONES, DR. W. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 4, 1839 until Jun. 1, 1855.
***
Age not listed. Died of Dropsy on March 7, 1857. Dr. Wm. Harper was
the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 1, lot 69 Natchez City Cemetery.
JONES, DR. W. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 7, 1840 until Jul. 7, 1854.
JONES, DR. W. T.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 16, 1836 until Sep. 28, 1848.
JONES, DR. WILLIAM THOMAS (Junior ?)(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 24, 1911.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of
application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He
was born in Mississippi, is 30 years old, lives in Claiborne county. His
post office address is Port Gibson. He has spent 4 years in professional
studies and his preceptor was Dr. W. V. Redus of Port Gibson. He has attended
4 courses of lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philidelphia. He graduated
at Jefferson Medical College and has spent 1 1/2 years in hospital. He
has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician.
He gives as references for his moral character [Line left blank]. His license
to practice medicine was issued May 17, 1905 and was signed by; W. W. Harrison
M.D., J. R. Tackett M.D., G. H. McNeill M.D., J. D. Smythe M.D., Jno. H.
Rhodes M.D., B. F. Ward M.D. Pres., P. W. Rowland M.D., W. F. Scales M.D.,
E. R. Jones M.D., J. D. Donald M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license
was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on June 24th, 1905.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
An unnamed child, 1st child of this mother, male, white, born 29 Apr 1910,
born at Natchez, mothers surname is Chamberlain, age 36, residing ar "Raoenna",
father was Dr. W. T. Jones, a physician.
KELLOGG, DR. GEORGE
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 1, 1847.
KELLOGG, DR. WILLIAM ARDREY
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in Louisiana, is 24 years old. His post office address
is Woodville, Miss. He has spent 3 years in professional studies and his
preceptor was Dr. W. I. Marsalis of Mt. Zion, Miss. He has attended 2 courses
of lectures at Louisiana Med. College, Jefferson Med. College. He has practiced
medicine 1 year. He gives as references for his moral character Col. J.
H. Jones of Woodville, Miss. His license to practice medicine was issued
October 7th, 1896 and was signed by; W. G. Kiger M.D. Pres., Frank D. Smythe
M.D., Walter S. Greene M.D., O. B. Quinn M.D., B. F. Duke M.D., S. R. Dunn
M.D., R. W. Rowland M.D., C. M. Murry M.D., Harris A. Grant M.D., H. H.
Haralson M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. License recorded April 13th, 1896.
KER, DR. JOHN
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 24, 1820 until Aug. 11, 1820.
***
Born in North Carolina June 27, 1789, Died in Good Hope, La. January
4, 1850. Buried in private cemetery on Linden Place.
Grave has been moved to "Browns Final Addition", Natchez City Cemetery.
KERNEY, DR. GEORGE
Died on April 6, 1846 of Consumption. No other information available
in the Sextons records.
KING, DR. J. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 28, 1865 until Feb. 23, 1874.
KISNER, DR. ANDREW JACKSON(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#218 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1885, Died
1944.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 24 years old, lives in Yalabusha county. His post office address is
Water Valley. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was Dr.W. M. Jackson. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at Memphis
Hospital Medical College. He graduated at Memphis College Medical College,
Memphis, Tenn. and has spent no years in hospital and has practiced medicine
no years. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the
Allopathic physician. He gives as references for his moral character C.
M. Knox & Dr. H. R. Carr, Water Valley, Miss. His license to practice
medicine was issued May 24th, 1910 and was signed by; E. A. Cheek M.D.,
B. A. Sheppard M.D., J. W. Crumpton M.D., J. W. Cooper M.D., Dan'l J. Williams
M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., S. H. McLean M.D. Secy., E. C. Coleman M.D. Pres.,
W. W. Mathis M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., Louis D. Dickinson, John Darrington
M.D., W. L. Little M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on August 13th, 1915.
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Friday Morning, June 2, 1944.
Dr. A. J. Kisner, prominent specialist, died suddenly at his residence,
801 North Union Street, at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday. While Dr. Kisner had
not enjoyed the best of health for some time past, his passing came as
a shock. He was widely known throughout this section, both in Mississippi
and Louisiania, having practiced his profession in Natchez since 1915.
Dr. Kisner was born in Yalobusha county, Miss. on June 29th, 1885. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Clard Kisner; three sons, Major W. Howard
Kisner, Lt. (J.G.) James Kisner, and A. Kisner, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs.
Clifford Palmer of Lakeland, Fla., and Miss Ruby Kisner, and two grandchildren.
Dr. Kisner graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School and
Tulane University. The time and place of the funeral will be announced
later.
KISNER, DR. WENDELL HOWARD
(Obituary; Natchez Democrat Newspaper; Tuesday, December 15, 1992, Page
2A) Services for Dr. Wendell Howard Kisner, 81, of Natchez, who died Sunday,
Dec. 13, 1992, at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16,
at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Winsted
officiating. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction
of Laird Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral
home. He was born Aug. 18, 1911, in Luxahoma, the son of Dr. Andrew Jackson
Kisner II and Ruby Eloise Clark Kisner. He graduated from Tulane Medical
School in New Orleans and did his surgical training in New Orleans and
at the Lahey Clinic in Boston. He served five years in the U.S. Army Medical
Corps during World War II as a lieutenant colonel, and Dr. Kisner practiced
in New Orleans with Dr. Howard Mahorner prior to returning to Natchez in
1950. He was the first board certified general surgeon in Natchez, and
he practiced in Natchez until his retirement in the early 1980's. Dr. Kisner
also was a noted amateur ornithologist and bird photographer. He is preceded
in death by his parents, Dr. Andrew Jackson Kisner II and Ruby Kisner Whittington;
wife Jennie Junkin Kisner, a brother, Andrew Jackson Kisner III; and a
sister Mary Louise Kisner Monast. Survivors include a son, Dr. W. Howard
Kisner Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; a daughter, Elizabeth Andrew Kisner of
Natchez; six grandchildren, Wendell H. Kisner III of La Grange, Ill., Aaron
L. Kisner of Gallatin, Tenn., Margaret Kisner Erdman of Newburg, Calif.,
Walter E. Kisner of Baton Rouge, Jennifer A. Cole of Baton Rouge and Fredrick
L. Cole of Natchez; three great-grandchildren; a brother, James Kisner
of Tequesta, Fla.; a sister, Ruby Kisner Sandel of Vidalia. Pallbearers
will be Wendell Howard Kisner III, Aaron Lee Kisner, Walter F. Kisner,
Fredrick L. Cole, Alan Ward Granning Jr., Charles Hugh Graning and Terry
Swalm. Honorary pallbearer is Robert M.R. "Bobby" Peale.
KOONTZ, DR. A. F.
A doctor. A 25 year old white male, born in the United States and living
in the 4th ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census.
LAMKIN, DR. LEWIS HENRY(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 9, 1885 until Sep. 22, 1920.
***
A doctor. A 27 year old white male, born in the United States and living
in the 4th ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census.
***
Dated April 27th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#350, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Mississippi, was 23 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 3 years in professional studies
under the supervision of Dr. W. M. Wroten of Magnolia, Miss. as his preceptor.
That he attended 3 courses of lectures at Medical department, University
of Louisiana Medical School and graduated at University of Louisiana. He
has spent one year in a hospital and has practiced medicine for one year
as a regular physician. He gives as references for his moral character
J. P. Butler & J. W. Carradine of Natchez, Miss. His license was recorded
May 15th, 1882.
(OBITUARY, Natchez Democrat newspaper, Sunday February 17, 1935)
Dr. L. H. Lamkin called by death. Funeral will be held from residence
on Monday afternoon. Dr. L. H. Lamkin passed away in New Orleans last night
about midnight. The funeral will be held from the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. T. K. Green, Monday afternoon at three o'clock. The services will
be conducted by Rev. Bruce Kuehnle, rector of Trinity Church. Dr. Lamkin
went to New Orleans about a week ago for treatment, but at the time he
left home, his illness was not considered critical, and although during
the week advices were received that he was seriously ill, the news of his
death was received as a shock. Dr. Lamkin practiced as a physician for
many years and was eminent in his profession. He retired some time ago
to devote his time to other interests. Dr. Lamkin was widely known and
highly esteemed. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. T. K. Green of Natchez.
LANCANSHIRE, DR. J.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 21, 1837.
LANE, DR. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 22, 1844 until Jul. 22, 1846.
LATTIMORE, DR. DAVID.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 22, 1819 until Sep. 11, 1834.
LAUDLEY, DR. L. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Apr. 19, 1916.
LAURANCE, DR. T. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 16, 1836 until May 4, 1840.
LAUB, DR. SOLOMAN W.
34 years old, married, white male, born Natchez and living at #308 S.
Union Street. Died at his residence of Paresis May 11, 1913. Dr. J. S.
Ullman was the reporting physician.
LAUGHLEY, DR. WM. S.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Laughley to Sophia D. Moore. July 16, 1839.
LAWRENCE, DR. J. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 11, 1839 until Mar. 18, 1841.
LEDBETTER, DR.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Ledbetter to Mrs. Elizabeth Jordon. October 1, 1839.
LEE, DR. HENRY WATKINS ALLEN (ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in America,
is 27 years old, lives in East Baton Rouge county. His post office address
is Baker, La. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was Dr. W. H. Harleson of Co------ La. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at Tulane University of Louisiana. He graduated at Tulane Univ. of La.
and has spent years in hospital and has practiced medicine years. He has
chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Allopathic physician.
He gives as references for his moral character Dr. J. C. Cole & Dr.
F. M. Johns, New Orleans, La. His license to practice medicine (No. 4)
was issued November 6th, 1913 and was signed by; Morris J. Alexander Pres.,
J. Sidney Sharp M.D., John Darrington M.D., Theodore Borroum M.D., James
R. Jiggitts M.D., Sam E. Eason M.D., E. A. Cheek M.D., T. E. Rose M.D.,
Inman W. Cooper M.D., C. E. Carchinge M.D., W. W. Reynolds M. D., W. W.
Hall M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on
December 27th, 1913.
LEGGETT, H. H., M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: H. H. Leggett
M.D. - 27th day of Dec. 1834. Also is to be found: H. H. Legget M.D. 11th
day of Feb. A.D. 183? ( Leggett lived in brick house in Washington in
brick house at Morgantown Rd.) Also to be found: H. H. Legget M.D.
- 20th day of May 1834.
LEMKOWITZ, DR. DAVID GEORGE(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Atlanta,
Ga., is 23 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is
Natchez, Miss. He has spent 4 1/2 years in professional studies and his
preceptor was B. D. Watkins M.D. (deceased) of Natchez, Miss. He has attended
3 courses of lectures at Tulane Medical College, New Orleans, La. He graduated
at "Undergraduate" and has spent 20 months in hospital. He has chosen as
his school or system of practice that of the Allopathic physician. He gives
as references for his moral character Drs. E. F. Brown, R. D. Sessions
and W. H. Aikman all of Natchez. His license to practice medicine was issued
October 17th, 1906 and was signed by; B. F. Ward M.D., Pres., G. H. McNeil
M.D., W. F. Scales M.D., J. R. Tcakett M.D., J. D. Donald M.D., W. M. Paine
M.D., J. D. Smythe M.D., H. H. Harrison M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y.
His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on Nov. 5th,
1906.
LESLIE, DR. SAMUEL
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Gazette" reported the death
of Dr. Leslie. April 26, 1837.
LEWIS, DR. THEODORE B.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 26 years old, lives in Marion county. His post office address is Columbia.
He has spent 5 years in professional studies and his preceptor was Dr.
C. C. Bass of Columbia. He has attended 5 courses of lectures at Col. P
& L S St. Louis, Tulane and Hospital Col. Louisville. He graduated
at Hospital College, Louisville and has spent 1/2 years in hospital and
has practiced medicine 1/3 years. He has chosen as his school or system
of practice that of the Regular physician. He gives as references for his
moral character Bishop C. B. Galloway, Wm. T. B. Fore Columbia. His license
to practice medicine was issued May 17, 1904 and was signed by; H. H. Harrison
M.D., J. R. Tackett M.D., W. M. Paine M.D., G. H. McNaule M.D., Jos. Crister
M.D., Frank D. Smythe M.D., J. D. Driscoll M.D., B. F. Ward M.D., J. F.
Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on October 25, 1904.
LEWIS, DR. W. H. H.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 17, 1896 until Aug. 16, 1896.
***
Dated Oct. 14th, 1890 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#530, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Louisiania, was 24 years of age. His postoffice address is Woodville,
Miss., and he has spent 3 years in professional studies under the supervision
of Dr. E. L. McGehee of Woodville, Miss. as his preceptor. That he attended
3 courses of lectures at Medical Department, Tulane University Medical
School and graduated at Tulane. He has practiced medicine for 18 months
as a "Regular" physician. He gives as character references Dr. L. W. Magruder
& Dr. Jno. T. Thewel, both of Woodville. His license was recorded Nov.
18th, 1895.
LILLY, DR. JOHN GILL(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
(see entry for J.C. Tully, same person ?)
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sept. 2, 1907 until Feb. 6, 1920.
***
Blank prescriptions (printed by Gus B. Grover & Co., Druggists,
636 Franklin St.) bearing this name were used as hospital death records
in the era of 1907.
***
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 25 years old, lives in Pontotoc county. His post office address is Chesterville,
Miss. He has spent 3 years in professional studies. He has attended Tulane
University of La.. He has spent 2 years in hospital. He has chosen as his
school or system of practice that of the Allopathy physician. He gives
as references for his moral character Faculty Millsaps College, House Surgeon,
Natchez Hospital. His license to practice medicine was issued May 19, 1898
and was signed by; Walter S. Greene M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., H. S. Gully
M.D., C. M. Murry M.D., B. F. Duke M.D., W. G. Kiger M.D. Pres., G. W.
Trimble M.D., R. W. Rowland M.D., S. R. Dunn M.D., O. B. Quinn M.D., Harris
A. Grant M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded
in Adams County, Miss. on April 30, 1906.
LINDSAY, DR. WM. B.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on May 13, 1823.
LONGACRE, A.
Although the title Dr. is not used with this name he is listed as a
physician by occupation. He died in Natchez September 23, 1819.
LOPEZ, DR. LETO
September 4, 1891 Dr. Lopez from Vidalia, La. was buried in Catholic
ground, Natchez City Cemetery.
LOVE, DR. J. U. C.
Received a temporary license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi,
July 20, 1905, signed by J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y State Board of Health.
LOVELACE, DR. E.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Lovelace to Lucinda Wilkinson. January 12, 1838.
LOVELL, DR. J. M.
January 24, 1902 Dr. Lovell from New Orleans, La. was buried in the
"City Plat" Natchez City Cemetery.
LOY"BRINGEN, DR. RUDOLPHE LOY "VON
Dr. Rudolphe Loy "von Loy"bringen of Natchez, Adams Co. was issued his
temporary Mississippi medical license (#75) December 1st, 1885, it was
recorded January 1886.
LOYD, DR. H. NELSON
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sept 15, 1837 until Oct. 1, 1844.
LPINCOTT, DR. W.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 16, 1835.
LUCAS, DR. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jan. 4, 1860.
LYLE, DR. HUGH
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#72 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Died Jan 27, 1870,
aged 82 years.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 9, 1836 until Jul. 30, 1869.
***
82 years old. Died of Heart Disease on January 27, 1870. Dr. Wm. Harper
was the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 607 Natchez City Cemetery.
LYNE, DR. JAMES
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Lyne. April 25, 1839.
MACAMMON, DR. VERNON (out of town physician, buried Natchez)
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Wednesday morning, January 8,
1947.
Last Rites for Dr. MaCammon. Brother-in-law of Ferriday woman to be
buried here. Funeral services for Dr. Vernon MaCammon, 70, who died at
his home in Arrkansas City, Ark., Monday at 6 p.m. will be held from Foster's
Funeral Home, with interment in the City Cemetery. The deceased is survived
by his widow and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella S. Mossis of Ferriday, La.
Dr. MaCammon was a veteran of the Spanish American War, during which he
received the "golden bits" award for outstanding service. He spent the
remainder of his life as a physician and planter in Arkansas City, and
was also company doctor for a midwest railroad. Serving as pallbearers
today will be Isadore Morris, Hale Thompson, Herman Kahn, Prentiss Carter,
Sr., Prentess Carter, Jr., and Jack Serio.
MAGOUN, DR. C. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 16, 1849 until Apr. 22, 1853.
MAGOUN, DR. PETE E.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#180 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1883, Died
1940.
MALONE, DR. SAMUEL B.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Malone to Eliza E. Moore. April 23, 1840.
MARKS, DR. COL.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#32 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Died Apr 7, 1873,
aged 73 years.
MARSH, DR. JAMES I.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#54 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born May 18, 1843,
Died Oct 13, 1871.
MATTHEWS, DR. GEO.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on May 24, 1866.
MAY, DR. J. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 16, 1907 until Apr. 30, 1918.
MAZIQUE, DR. JAMES CRAIG(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 1, 1912 until Nov. 18, 1921.
***
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in America, is 29 years old, lives in Adams county. His
post office address is Natchez, Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional
studies and his preceptor was Howard Medical College, Washington, D.C.
He has attended 4 courses of lectures at Howard Medical College. He graduated
at Howard Medical College and has spent 2 years in a hospital and has practiced
medicine 2 years. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Regular physician. He gives as references for his moral character
Jno. T. Jenkins and Jas. Fleming, Natchez, Miss. His license to practice
medicine was issued November 16th, 1899 and was signed by; S. R. Dunn M.D.,
G. W. Trimble M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., C. M. Meng M.D. (??), Harris A.
Grant M.D., H. S. Green M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was
filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on November 18th, 1889.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
An unmamed child, 3rd child of this mother, male, black, born 14 Apr 1912
at Natchez, mothers name Clara R. Lyon, 22 years old residing at 21 Cleburne
St., father was J. C. Mazique, 41 years old, a physician.
and
Herman Wesley Mazique, 5th child of this mother, male, black, born 19
Sep 1916 at Natchez, Mothers name listed as Clara Ligon, 27 years old,
father was then 45 years old.
McCALIB, DR. WILLIAM COLLINS(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated April 14th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#100, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co. Miss., was 49 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His
postoffice address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 3 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Prof. Lewis Rogers of Louisville, Ky.
as his preceptor. That he attended 3 courses of lectures at University
of Kentucky Medical School and graduated at University of Louisville. He
has practiced medicine 25 years and has chosen as his school of medicine
that of Allopathic physician. He gives as moral reference Rev. J. S. Shaw,
S. H. Lambdin, Senator J. H. Brenam, all of Natchez. His license was recorded
May 15th, 1882.
McCLURE, DR. WILLIAM
28 years old. Died of Consumption on December 15, 1849. Dr. C.S. Magoun
was the reporting physician. Dr. McClure was an M.D.
McCRACKEN, DR. ROB'T
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 13, 1865 until Feb. 14, 1868.
McCRACKEN, DR. WM.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 27, 1866.
McCREARY, DR. ANDREW
Nothing is known of this man with the exception that he had a home "near
Natchez" and that Dr. Fredrick Seip married his daughter Ann.
McCULLOUGH, DR. ROBERT C.
May 11, 1890 Dr. McCullough from Waterproof, La. was buried in Plat
3, lot 106 Natchez City Cemetery.
McDONALD, GEORGE
Although the title Dr. is not used with this name he is listed as a
physician by occupation. He died "Under The Hill" at Natchez September
24, 1819. His death is listed as accidental and the person reporting his
death was A. Hull.
McLAUGHLIN, DR. J. A., U.S.A.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Sep. 23, 1865.
McMILLAN, DR. WILLIAM PENN(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 7, 1882 until Jun. 29, 1890.
***
A physician. A 56 year old white male, born in the United States and
living in a rented house in the 3rd ward at the time of the August 1886
Natchez City Census.
***
Dated April 20th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#188, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Pennsylvania, was 52 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 3 years in professional studies
under the supervision of Dr. A. C. Holt of Woodville, Miss. (now dead)
as his preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures at University
of Louisiania & New Orleans School of Medicine Medical School and graduated
at New Orleans School of Medicine. He has practiced medicine 25 years as
a regular physician. He gives as reference to his character Dr. Wm. A.
McPheeters, J. W. Carradine, F. A. Dicks and R. Conner, Esq. His license
was recorded May 16th, 1882.
McNAIR, DR. J. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 16, 1903 until Jun. 3, 1903.
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Friday morning, October 19, 1951.
Funeral Services for Dr. John Clement McNair, retired physician who
practiced at Fayette, Miss., and was Superintendent of the Natchez Charity
Hospital, were held at two thirty o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
First Presbyterian Church. Dr. McNair died at his home at Gulfport, Miss.
following a long illness. Dr. J. Walton Stewart, pastor, conducted the
services here yesterday afternoon. A number of friends and relatives were
in attendence. Following the services at the church the procession moved
to the City Cemetery where the interment was made.
McPHEETERS, DR. F. A. W.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Feb. 1, 1870.
McPHEETERS, DR. JAMES A.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#33 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Apr 30, 1799,
Died May 23, 1848.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 23, 1823 until Jun. 25, 1847.
***
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. McPheeters to Ann Coalter. May 28, 1840. He was 49 years
old when he died of Apoplexy on May 23, 1848. Dr. A.G. Thornton was the
reporting physician.
McPHEETERS, DR. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#33 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Mar 11, 1833,
Died Sep 27, 1905.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 9, 1859 until May 20, 1904.
***
A doctor. A 53 year old white male, born in the United States and living
in the 4th ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census. Confederate
records, Adams Co. for "Adams Troop" Co A - Jeff Davis Legion shows Dr.
McPheeters as "Surgeon and transferred."
****
Dated April 20th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#189, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Jefferson Co., Miss., was 49 years of age, resided in Adams Co.
His postoffice address is Natchez, and he has spent 6 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Dr. C. H. Stone (dead) as his preceptor.
He attended 2 courses of lectures at New Orleans and one in Philidelphia
(University of La. & University of Pennsylvania) medical schools and
graduated at University of Pennsylvania medical college. He has attended
clinical lectures in Paris for 18 months and was intern for 3 months at
Dublin Lying in Hospital. He has practiced medicine 23 years as a regular
physician. He gives as reference for his moral character J. W. Lambert,
Tle. Pollock & J. W. Shields, all of Natchez. His license was recorded
on May 15th, 1882.
McVEY, DR. JAMES A.
45 years old. Died of Yellow Fever December 3, 1855. No other information
is listed in the Sexton's records.
McWHORTER, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 28, 1836.
MENG, DR. J. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 7, 1855 until Oct. 1, 1860.
***
January 15, 1891 Dr. Meng from Vidalia, La. was buried in Plat 3, lot
200 Natchez City Cemetery.
MENG, DR. WALTER B.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#55 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Died Jul 25, 1886,
aged 30 years.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Apr. 14, 1882.
***
July 26, 1886 Dr. Ming from Vidalia, La. was buried in Plat 3, lot 200
Natchez City Cemetery.
MERCER, DR. WILLIAM NEWTON
Born 1792, died 1878. Pennsylvania medical degree. Early 1820's retired
from his career as an Army Surgeon. Married Anna Farar a cousin of Dr.
Stephen Duncan's first wife M. Ellis. He managed "Laurel Hill" plantation.
His wife died in the early 1840's. Moved to New Orleans.
MERRELL, DR. E.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 14, 1852 until Nov. 7, 1852.
MERRILL, DR. AYRES P.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 4, 1825 until Apr. 24, 1837.
MERWINE, DR. S. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from June 11, 1839 until Oct. 5, 1839.
MESTON, JOHANNIS S., M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Johannis S.
Meston M.D. - 7th day of Dec. 1833.
METCALFE, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 1, 1820 until Sep. 7, 1821.
METCALFE, DR. ASA B.
(Obituary, San Francisco News, Dec. 27, 1850.) Metcalfe, Dr. Asa B.
Died in Sacramento City on the 5th of Nov. last, of Cholera, Dr. Asa B.
Metcalfe in the fifty first year of his life. Dr. Metcalfe was attacked
with this dreadful disease... late in the night of the 4th inst., and so
rapid was it's progress that in 4 hours he was a corpse... Dr. Metcalfe
arrived in California little more than a year since wither he came for
the purpose of establishing his 2 sons in business. He was a resident of
Kingston, Adams Co., Miss. at which place he had lived for the past 20
years. It was his intention to return sometimes next spring to his home
in Kingston where he left the remainder of his family, consisting of his
wife and 2 daughters. Dr. Metcalfe was a physician of experence in the
profession. His sudden and unexpected death will cast a deep gloom not
only over his immediate family but a large circle of friends in the state
from whence he came.
METCALFE, DR. HENRY LAMONS(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sept. 10, 1890 until Jul. 11, 1893.
***
58 years old. Widower. White. Born Adams Co., Miss. and living at #305
S. Broadway, Natchez. Died at his residence of a Cerebral Embolism December
14, 1915. Dr. C. T. Chamberlain was the reporting physician. Dr. Metcalfe
was retired at the time of his death.
***
Dated April 21st, 1885 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#139, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born near Natchez, was 28 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent from 1872 in professional studies
under the supervision of Dr. David Choppin (deceased) as his preceptor.
That he attended 6 courses of lectures at Charity Hospital School of Medicine
University of S.C. Medical School and graduated at University of Louisiania.
He has spent 2 years working in a hospital and has practiced medicine for
7 years as an Allopathic physician. He gives as character references W.
A. McPheeters & Orrick Metcalfe. His license was recorded May 18th,
1882.
METCALFE, DR. JAMES
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: James Metcalfe
M.D. - 18th day of Oct. A.D. 1830. - Hugh Stanard, Secy to the Board. (Lived
in Washington.)
***
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#90 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Sep 19, 1789,
Died Jun 1, 1867.
METCALFE, DR. ORRICK("School of Observation" PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#90 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 17, 1824,
Died Mar 3, 1898.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 29, 1870 until Jan. 18, 1898.
***
73 years old. White. Died of Peritonitis & Complications on
March 3, 1898. Dr. Wm. A. McPheeters was the reporting physician. Buried
in "Fields" plat, Natchez City Cemetery. Dr. Orrick is listed as a 62 year
old white male, born in the United States and living in the 4th ward at
the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census. Confederate Records for
"Adams Troop" Co A - Jeff Davis Legion lists for Dr. Metcalfe, "Surgeon
of our brigade; afterwards transferred."
***
Dated April 28th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#388, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., Miss., was 57 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His
postoffice address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent about 3 years in
professional studies commencing in Paris France. That he attended University
College, New York, and graduated from University College, New York. He
states that he began reading medicine "since 1853" and has chosen as his
school of medicine that of "School of Observation". He gives a reference
for his character Drs. McPheeters & Profilet. His License was recorded
June 3rd, 1882.
METCALFE, DR. ORRICK, JR.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#142 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 12, 1928,
Died Sep 19, 1977.
METCALF, DR. VOLNEY, M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Volney Metcalfe
M.D. - 6th day of May 1833. (Went to Cal.)
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 9, 1838.
METCALFE, DR. V.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 25, 1852 until Oct. 12, 1852.
MICHIE, DR. FENTON M.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#55 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Apr 12, 1832,
Died Aug 30, 1854.
MILLER, DR. W. T.
October 25, 1897 Dr. Miller from Vidalia, La. was buried in Plat 3,
lot 557 Natchez City Cemetery.
MING, DR. J. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 17, 1851 until Sep. 9, 1851.
MINEHART, DR. JOHN
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the death Of Dr. Minehart. July
14, 1824.
MOFFETT, DR. JAMES(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated May 8th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#675, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Ireland, was 60 years of age, resided in Jefferson Co. His postoffice
address is Lowenburg Station, Miss., and he has spent 5 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Dr. Holloway Huff of Woodville, Miss.
as his preceptor. That he attended 3 full courses of lectures at Old School
New Orleans, University Pennsylvania and New School New Orleans Medical
School and graduated at University Pennsylvania. He has spent 9 years in
a hospital, has practiced medicine for 22 years as an Allopathic physician.
He gives as character references Dr. N. L. Guice, Wm. Holmes and George
Forrey. His license was recorded June 3rd, 1882.
MONCURE, DR. JOHN E.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Moncure to C. Hill. May 7, 1840
MONETTE, DR. JOHN WESLEY
Born April 5, 1803, died March 1, 1857. An "M.D." Buried in private
cemetery in rear of "Sweet Auburn" home. At Washington, Adams Co., Miss.
MONTEITH, DR. STEPHEN RUMBLE(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 27 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez.
He has spent 4 years in professional studies. He has attended 4 courses
of lectures at University of Alabama, School of Medicine. He graduated
at University of Alabama, School of Medicine and has spent 16 mos. in hospital.
He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician.
His license to practice medicine was issued June 26th, 1919 and was signed
by; C. D. Mitchell M.D., S. W. Glass M.D., T. F. Elkin M.D., H. F. Garrison
M.D., L. L. McDonald M.D., W. S. Leathers M.D., A. J. Wan M.D., J. H. McNeil
M.D., S. E. Easm M.D., R. H. Crawford M.D., W. H. Watson M.D., Thos. W.
Reagan M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on
June 26th, 1919.
MONTGOMERY, DR. WILLIAM EUGENE(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 27, 1890 until Aug. 15, 1890.
***
Dated Dec. 21st, 1883 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#63, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was born
in Amite Co., Miss., was ?? years of age, resided in Franklin Co. His postoffice
address is Knoxville, Miss., and that he attended 3 courses of lectures
at Louisville Medical College & Kentucky School of Medicine Medical
School and graduated at Louisville Medical College. He has spent 6 months
working in a hospital. He is an Allopathic physician. He gives as character
references Dr. B. J. Wright, Hon. Dr. Johnson of Franklin Co., Miss. &
Dr. W. J. Galbrath. His license was recorded May 2nd, 1885.
MONTGOMERY, DR. WILLIAM EUGENE, JR.(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi,
is 25 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez,
Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Dr. W. E. Montgomery of Jeannette, Miss. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at Louisville Medical and Tulane. He graduated at Louisville Madical College
1907 and has spent 1 year in hospital. He has chosen as his school or system
of practice that of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for
his moral character Dr. M. C. Rums, Vidalia, La., Dr. T. Reeves, Ferriday,
La. His license to practice medicine was issued October 18th, 1907 and
was signed by; H. H. Harrison M.D., W. H. H. Harrison M.D., J. D. Donald
M.D., J. D. Smythe M.D., W. M. Paine M.D., W. S. Greene M.D., W. F. Scales
M.D., G. H. McNeill M.D., E. P. Jones M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y., B.
F. Ward M.D. Pres. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on November 7th, 1907.
MOORE, DR. J. M.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#56 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Mar 3, 1829,
Died Apr 21, 1909.
MOORE, DR. JAS. R.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 8, 1861 until Nov. 8, 1861.
MORGAN, DR. E. S.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Morgan to Sarah B. Sanborn. May 25, 1838.
MORRIS, DR. JOSIAH
The "Mississippi Republican reported the death of Dr. Morris. August
25, 1824. He was 30 years old at his death on August 18, 1824. Death was
caused by Bilious Remittent Fever with Chronic Hepatitis. Dr. J. A. Denny
was the reporting physician.
MURDOCK, DR. LOUIS ALLISON
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#184 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 31, 1859,
Died Jun 5, 1933.
MURPHEY, DR. T. W.
42 years old, married white male, born in Mississippi and living at
Stephenson, Miss. Died at the Natchez Sanatorium of Broncho Pneumonia (the
"Flu") March 3, 1920. Dr. R. D. Sessions was the reporting physician.
MURWIN, DR.
Died November 4, 1839 of yellow fever. Dr. Davis was the reporting physician.
MUTZIGER, DR. DUDLEY HENSON
Obituary from Natchez Democrat Newspaper for Thursday July 21, 1988.
- - - - Services for Dr. Dudley Henson Mutziger, 71, of 314 Auburn Ave.,
Natchez who died Wednesday (July 20) at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital,
will be at 11 A.M. today (July 21) at Laird Funeral Home Chapel, with the
Rev. Joseph A. McConnell III and the Rev. R. Jefferson Coker officiating.
Burial will be at Natchez Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral
Home. He was born July 1, 1917 in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Dr. George
J. & Margaret Gibson Mutziger. He attended L.S.U. Med. School, practiced
gen. med. & surgery in Natchez since 1946. Member 1st Prebys. Ch. &
Homochitto Valley Med. Assoc. Chief of Staff Jeff. Davis Hosp. 1955 - 1961.
Army Med. Corps. in Pacific, WW II. Survivors: Wife, Marie L. Eyrich Mutziger
of Natchez; 2 sons Dudley H. Mutziger Jr. of New Orleans, LA, & Dr.
John C. Mutziger of Philadelphia; 3 grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Paul R. Shilling
of Natchez; a half sister, Mrs. Paul R. English of LaMarque, Texas, and
a number of nieces & nephews. Pallbearers will be Larry Holder, Joseph
C. Bonner, Rufus Clark, William Barker, Clide Savoy and Dr. Thomas Borum.
Honary pallbearers will be members of the Homochitto Valley Medical Association.
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