(Continued) PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF NATCHEZ, ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Physicians N - Z
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NEVES, DR. GEORGE(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 Kansas,
is 32 years old, lives in Adams county. His post office address is Natchez,
Miss. He has spent 6 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Dr. James Dumm of Ellis Island, N.Y. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at Tulane University. He graduated at Tulane Ubiversity and has spent 2
years in hospital and has practiced medicine 1 years. He has chosen as
his school or system of practice that of the Regular physician. He gives
as references for his moral character E. B. French M.D., & C.T. Chamberlain,
Natchez, Miss. His license to practice medicine was issued October 28th,
1915 and was signed by; S. W. Glass M.D. Pres., R. W. Thompson M.D., John
Darrington M.D., N. C. Womack M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., Inman W. Cooper M.D.,
Theodore Borroum M.D., W. W. Reynolds M.D., J. Sidney Sharp M.D., James
R. Jigitts M.D., Jno. H. Johnson M.D., E. A. Cheek M.D., E. H. Galloway
M.D. Secy. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on
November 12th, 1915.
NEWMAN, DR. JAMES C.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Newman to Laura C. Newman. May 28, 1840.
NEWMAN, DR. L. E.
22 years old. White. Died of gunshot wounds on June 17, 1909. Dr. C.T.
Chamberlain was the reporting physician. Dr. Newman was taken to Meadville,
Miss.
NOBLE, DR. S. J.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 26, 1829 until Jul. 22, 1830.
NORRIS, DR. THOMAS J.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Gazette" reported the death
of of Dr. Norris. May 19, 1837.
O'FERRALL, DR. LAWRENCE C.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#110 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born Jun 20, 1888,
Died Dec 5, 1955.
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Wednesday Morning December 7,
1955. Last Rites for Dr. Lawrence C. O'Ferrall, who died on Monday, will
be held at ten o'clock this Wednesday morning from St. Mary's Cathedral.
The body will be at Foster's Funeral Home until the time for the funeral.
Interment will follow in the family plot in the city cemetery. Dr. O'Ferrall
is survived by one son, Lawrence C. O'Ferrall, Jr., Natchez; a daughter,
Mrs. O. L. Rollins, Williamsburg, a brother Thomas J. O'Ferrall, Natchez,
three grandchildren and a niece. Gentlemen who will serve as pallbearers
are: Hall Wilson, Walton Hootsell, Blake Wadsworth, Francis Wood, Tom and
Fred Berret.
O'FERRALL, DR. T. M.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#110 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born Aug 29, 1891,
Died Apr 12, 1924.
OGDEN, DR. ELIAS
Died February 2, 1845. Buried in the private cemetery called the "Routh
Cemetery" on Homochitto Street, across from the home "Dunleith."
OGDEN, DR. F. N.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 27, 1831 until Dec. 1831.
O'REILLY, DR. WM. T.
Dr. Wm. T. O'Reilly of Jackson Point, Adams Co. was issued his temporary
mississippi medical license (#87) on April 27th, 1886. It was recorded
July 7th, 1886.
ORENDORF, DR. BELL TAYLOR
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#186 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Apr 5, 1884,
Died Dec 6, 1950.
Newspaper notice, Thursday morning, December 7, 1950.
Dr. Bell Taylor Orendorf, 900 Main Street, Natchez, died at 7 a.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 6th, at Jackson, Miss. Dr. Orendorf was born on April 4,
1884 in Rolling Fork, Miss., but had made his home in Natchez for the last
tewnty-five years. He is suevived by his widow, Mrs. Lendora Montgomery
Orendorf and by three sisters, Mrs. L. M. Elliott and Miss Goldie Orendorf
of Rolling Fork, Miss., and Mrs. Jessie Casey of Ohio. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday morning, Dec. 7th from the residence
at 900 Main Street, with Rev. J. Walton Stewart officiating. Foster's Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers: Dr. Claude Crawford,
Dr. L. S. Gaudet, Dr. O. T. Loftin, Dan Lynch, David Deterly and James
H. Keyer.
Newspaper obituary, Natchez Democrat, Friday December 8, 1950. Orendorf
Last Rites Held in City Thursday., Funeral Services for Dr, Bell Taylor
Orendorf, who died on Wednesday morning in Jackson, Miss. were held from
his residence 900 Main street at eleven o'clock yesterday morning. Rev.
J. Walton Stewart, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, conducted thge
services which were attended by members of his family and numerous friends.
Following the services at the house interment, under the direction of Foster's
Funeral Home, was made in the family plot in the city cemetery.
OWEN, DR. JAMES ALEXANDER(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 Natchez,
Miss, is 30 years old. His post office address is Cleveland, Ohio. He has
spent 4 years in professional studies. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at Meharry Medical College. He graduated at Meharry Medical College and
has spent 2 years in hospital and has practiced medicine 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 Phillip Beekman M.D., Natchez,
Miss. and L. H. Lamkin M.D., Natchez, Miss.. His license to practice medicine
(No. 137) was issued July 14th, 1921 and was signed by; J. H. McNeil M.D.
President, H. F. Ganison M.D., L. L. McDougal M.D., B. Lampton Crawford
M.D., E. M. Gavin M.D., W. S. Leathers Sec., W. W. Hall M.D., Thos. W.
Regan M.D., J. H. Windham M.D., Ira L. Parsons M.D., W. H. Watson M.D.,
C. D. Mitchell M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on August 12th, 1921.
OWEN, DR. LEE MAZIQUE(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 Natchez,
Miss., is 25 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 Meharry Medical College. He graduated at Meharry
Medical College May 25, 1922 and has spent 3 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 J. C. Mazique M.D. and Wm. R. Johnston M.D., both of Natchez,
Miss. His license to practice medicine (No. 246) was issued July 15th,
1925 and was signed by; W. W. Crawford M.D. Pres., L. B. Austin M.D., A.
J. Brown M.D., J. M. Dampier M.D., J. J. Haralson M.D., J. P. Wall M.D.,
E. M. Gavin M.D., S. E. Eason M.D., W. H. Watson M.D., T. W. Hawes M.D.,
J. W. Lipscomb M.D., Ira B. Seale M.D., F. J. Underwood M.D. Secy. His
license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on July 28th, 1925.
PADDOCK, DR. FRED R.
61 years old. White. Died of Paralysis on July 28, 1897. Buried in the
"Fields" plat, Natchez City Cemetery.
PAGE, DR. WM. B.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 18, 1862 until Mar. 26, 1866.
PATILLO, DR. ROBERT
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Patillo. October 29, 1839.
PATTI, DR. WM.
July 28, 1906 Dr. Patti from Brooks Landing, La. was buried in the "City
Plat, Routh Lot" Natchez City Cemetery.
PECKHAM, DR. WALTON H.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Peckham to Margaret Augusta Mildeberger. August 20, 1839.
PENDERGRASS, DOCTOR
Minutes of the Court of General Quarter, Sessions of the Peace. Wednesday
5th of August 1801. "Order of the court that the Sheriff be authorized
to contract with Doctor Pendergrass to attend on the prisoners in the County
goal, and paupers of this town of Natchez & its environs as physicians
for the space of one year for which services the Doctor is to receive Eighty
Dollars."
PERCY, HARRY
Confederate Records for Adams County, "Adams Troop" Co A - Jeff Davis
Legion list for Harry Percy: "Surgeon, transferred."
PERCY, DR. THOMAS B.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Thomas B.
Percy is licensed to practice medicine until the next meeting of the Board
of Medical Censors for the Western District of Mississippi.
A. Dashiell
M.B.M.W.D.M.
John Culbertson
ditto
Nov. 14th 1832, Natchez.
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In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 24, 1832 until Oct. 21, 1833.
PERLEE, DR. A.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 23, 1819 until Mar. 14, 1823.
PERRY, DR. ALTON RHODES, SR.
Obituary from the Natchez Democrat newspaper, Sunday, October 29, 1995,
page 8A, column 3. Dr. Alton Rhodes Perry Sr. Rotary member. Services for
Dr. Alton Rhodes Perry Sr., 91, of Natchez, who died Friday, Oct. 27, 1995,
in Natchez, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Laird Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Odean Puckett officiating. Burial will be in the Natchez City
Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until the time of the services
at the funeral home. Perry was born Sept. 16, 1904, in Miles Texas, to
Mary Cordell Perry. He graduated from San Angelo, Texas, High school. He
received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas,
in 1925. He received his medical doctorate from Baylor School of medicine
in 1929. He received a degree in public health from Harvard University
in 1933. He also studied at the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic.
He has been a member of the Natchez Rotary Club since 1942. He was a member
and past president of the Delta Yacht Club. Perry was one of the first
male participants in the Natchez Pilgrimage Confederate
Pageant. He is survived by his wife, Helen Faye Perry of Natchez; two
daughters, Helen Langlow of Natchez and Marie Leidner of Houston Texas;
a son, Dr. Alton Rhodes Perry Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas; a brother,
William Allen Perry of San Angeelo, Texas; two sisters, Gladys Mittel of
Eldorado, Texas, and Moody Ingram of Orange, Calif.; 11 grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
PETTWAY, DR. JAMES E.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Gazette" reported the death
of Dr. Pettway. November 20, 1837.
PIERSON, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Aug. 7, 1871.
POAGUE, DR. JAMES EDGAR
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#92 the monument for this Dr. lists the information: Born Oct 11, 1837,
Died Feb 24, 1895.
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February 26, 1895 Dr. Poague from Newellton, La. was buried in the "Fields"
plat, Natchez City Cemetery.
PODESTA, DR. AUGUSTINE J.(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 Natchez,
Miss., is 24 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. J. W. D. Dicks of Natchez, Miss. He has attended 4 courses
of lectures at Vanderbilt University. He graduated at Vanderbilt University
(1916) and 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. J. F. Gallagher and Dr. Duncan Eve Jr., Nashville,
Tenn. His license to practice medicine (No. 3030) was issued June 22nd,
1916 and was signed by; C. D. Mitchell M.D. Pres., W. W. Hall M.D., B.
Lamkin Crawford M.D., T. H. Seay M.D., Thos. W. Reagan M.D., T. F. Elkin
M.D., H. F. Garison M.D., J. D. Johnson M.D., S. E. Edson M.D., S. W. Galss
M.D., J. H. McNeil M.D., L. L. McDougal M.D., J. D. Gilley?m M.D. Secy.
His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on June 24th,
1916.
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Newspaper notice, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, May 5, 1920.
Dr. A. J. Podesta has resumed practice here and has established temporary
offices over the Bank of Commerce where he will pursue the general practice
of medicine and surgery.
Dr. Podesta was formerly connected with the Natchez Hospital. In June
1916 he was appointed assistant surgeon of the U. S. Marine Hospital in
New Orleans where he served until May 1917, when he was transferred to
army service with the rank of lieutenant. He went to France in February
1918 and shortly after was promoted to the rank of captain. While in France
he was assistant chief of the surgical Service Hospital Center at Savenay.
Dr. Podesta returned to the United States in July 1919 and was appointed
chief of the genito-urinary service and assistant chief of the Surgical
Service Base Hospital at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He resigned military service
to return to civil practice and his many friends will be glad to learn
that he has established himself at home.
POLLAND, DR. EDMUND P.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#188 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1810, Died
1870.
POLLARD, DR. E. P.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 8, 1836 until Jun. 18, 1841.
POTHIER, DR. OLIVER L.(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated July 27th, 1889 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#410, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in New Orleans, La., was 24 years of age, resided in Natchez, Miss.
He has spent 5 years in professional studies under the supervision of Dr.
J. J. Castillanos of New Orleans as his preceptor. That he attended 3 courses
of lectures at Medical Department, Tulane University of Louisiania Medical
School and graduated at Tulane University of Louisiania Medical Department.
He has spent 2 1/2 years in hospital. He is an Allopathic physician. He
gives as references for his character; Mr. J. P. Butler of Natchez, Miss.
and Dr. J. J. Castillanos of New Orleans. His license was recorded August
15th, 1889.
POTTS, DR. S. E.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Potts. December 20 1838.
POTTS, DR. THOMAS R.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 19, 1832 until Sep. 4, 1835.
PRICE, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 3, 1870.
PRITCHARD, DR. CHARLES C.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#144 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Aug 27, 1857,
Died Apr 29, 1913.
PRICHARD, DR. HENRY W. A.
49 years old, married, white male, physician, born in Catahoula Parish,
La. and living in Harrisonburg, La. Died at the Natchez Sanatorium of Gangrenous
Appendicitis August 11, 1919. Dr. Phillip Beekman was the reporting physician.
PROFILET, DR. EMILE (LOUIS E.)(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jan. 12, 1862 until Nov. 30, 1891.
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64 years old at his death. Died of a paralysis of 7 years standing on
December 13, 1898. Father P. C. Hayden officiated at the services on Dec.
14th. Dr. Emile is buried in the Catholic section of the Natchez City Cemetery.
In the 1893 Catholic Parish census Dr. Emile was listed as living at 117
South Pine St. Listed as a 51 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.The Confederate Records, Adams Co. List Dr. Profilet under a "Miscellaneous"
heading as "Surgeon with rank of Major."
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Dated April 22nd, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#243, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Natchez, Miss., was 46 years of age, resided in Adams Co., His
postoffice address is Natchez, and he has spent 4 years in professional
studies under the supervision of no one in particular as his preceptor.
That he attended 4 courses of lectures at Medical Department, University
of Louisiana Medical School and graduated at University of Louisiania.
He has practiced medicine 21 years as a regular physician. He gives a reference
for his character J. B. Quegles and E. B. Baker of Natchez. His license
was recorded May 15th, 1882.
PROVAN, DR. M.
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the death of Dr. Provan. October
15, 1823.
PROVAN, DR. WILLIAM
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 30, 1819 until Feb. 5, 1831.
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The "Ariel" reported the marriage of Dr. Provan to Susan Percy. May
17, 1828. In the St. Mary's Cathedral register of baptisms 1840 - 1834
is found a listing for the baptism of
Euphemia Provan Quegles on April 10th, 1828 and a Dr. William Provan
is listed as the Godfather.
PRUTT, DR,
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 15, 1820.
PURIFOZ, SEABORN WILLIAMS(GENERAL PHYSICIAN)
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in Alabama, is 21 years old. His post office address
is Furman Ala..He has spent 3 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was I. I. Harris of Furman, Ala. He has attended 2 courses of lectures
at Kentucky School of Medicine. He graduated at Kentucky School of Medicine.
He has chosen as his school or system of practice that of the General physician.
He gives as references for his moral character D. Palmer and Dr. B. W.
Watson, Furman, Ala.. His license to practice medicine was issued October
3rd, 1894 and was signed by; W. F. Heyer M.D., L. S. Toombs M.D., W. B.
Sanford M.D., J. M. Green M.D., E. F. Griffin M.D., H. A. Grant M.D., Benj.
F. Kittrell M.D., John Wright M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D.,
Wirt Johnson M.D., S. R. Dunn M.D., Filed Oct. 27, 1894, Recorded Oct.
27, 1894. License #100.
PURVIANCE, DR. JAMES
34 years old. Died of Consumption on February 20, 1871. Dr. Wm. A. McPheeters
was the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 583 Natchez City Cemetery.
He was an "M.D."
RAMSEY, DR. JOHN WOMACK(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 29, 1894 until Nov. 8, 1895.
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Dated April 17th, 1887 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#228, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Hazlehurst, Miss., was 21 years of age, resided in Copiah Co. His
postoffice address is Hazlehurst, Miss., and he has spent 4 years in professional
studies under the supervision of M. L. Banks of Columbia, Miss. as his
preceptor. That he attended 1 course of lectures at Tulane, La. Medical
School. He has spent one hour each day for four months in hospital and
has practiced medicine for 2 years as a "Regular" physician. He gives as
character references J. A. B. Pitts & Dr. Banks. He has been examined
by the Board of Censors for the Fifth District and received a favorable
endorsement. His license was recorded Feb. 12th, 1894.
RATCLIFFE, DR. HALL HOLLOWAY(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#190 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Dec 6, 1901,
Died Jan 22, 1971.
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In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He was born in Natchez,
Miss. Oct. 6th, 1900, 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 University of Virginia. He graduated at University
of Virginia June 10, 1924 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 C. T. Chamberlain M.D., and
J. C. Rice M.D., both of Natchez. His license to practice medicine (No.
311) was issued July 15th, 1925 and was signed by; W. W. Crawford M.D.
Pres., T. B. Austin M.D., A. J. Brown M.D., J. M. Dampeer M.D., J. J. Haralson
M.D., J. R. Wall M.D., E. M. Govin M.D., S. E. Eason M.D., W. H. Watson
M.D., T. W. Holmes M.D., J. W. Lipscomb M.D., Ira B. Seale M.D., F. J.
Underwood M.D. Secy. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on July 23rd, 1925.
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OBITUARY - - - Dr. Hall Holloway Ratcliffe, Sr. 69, pioneer doctor of
Ferriday, died at the Concordia Parish hospital in Ferriday Friday [Jan.
22, 1971] after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Youngs Funeral Home in Ferriday with the Rev.
Louis O'Vander Thomas, Episcopal rector of Natchez, officiating. Burial
was in the Natchez City Cemetery. Young's Funeral Home was in charge of
services. Dr. Ratcliffe was born on December 6, 1901 at Natchez and attended
grade and high school there. In 1924 he graduated from the University of
Virginia Medical School, and in 1927 began the practice of medicine in
Ferriday. He was owner and director of Ferriday Hospital from 1927 to 1964.
During World War II he served as a colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps
and received a Bronze Star Medal. He was a member of the Louisiana medical
Society, the American Medical Association, and was a fellow of the American
College of Surgeons. He was appointed as the first chief of staff of the
Concordia Parish Hospital in 1964, and he retired from medical practice
in January, 1965. Survivors include a son, Dr. Hall H. Ratcliffe, Jr. of
Natchez, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Pelham Duke of Natchez; five grandchildren,
four great grandchildren, and a brother, Martin Ratcliffe of Natchez. Pallbearers
were William Feltus, III, Charles DuPre, S. H. Calvert, Jr., W. Howard
Pritchart, Lucius Butts, Jr., Martin Ratcliffe, Jr., Dr. H. V. Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were all members of the medical staff of the Concordia
Parish Hospital. The family requested that memorials be sent to Trinity
Episcopal Day School in Natchez or the Huntington School in Ferriday.
RATCLIFFE, DR. HALL H., JR.
OBITUARY --- Natchez Democrat newspaper, Sunday, January 2, 1994. Services
for Dr. Hall Holloway Ratcliffe Jr., 62, of Natchez, who died Friday, Dec.
31, 1993, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 3, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez with the Revs. Eugene Kohlbecker
and Harry Allen officiating. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery under
the direction of Laird Funeral Home in Natchez. Visitation is from 2 to
4 p.m. today at the Ratcliffe residence. He was born April 24, 1931, in
Ferriday, La., the son of the late Dr. Hall Holloway and Mary Louise Richardson
Ratcliff. He was preceded in death by a son Douglas Middleton Lambdin,
and a sister, Mary Pelham Ratcliffe Duke. Dr. Ratcliffe was a retired physician
and a member of the American Medical Association, the American College
of Surgeons and the Southeastern Surgical Congress. He was a communicant
of the Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University
and a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated from LSU Medical
School and was a member of Nu Sigma Medical Fraternity. Survivors include
his wife Mattie Jo Simmons Ratcliffe of Natchez; three sons, Dr. S. H.
Jeff Lambdin of Greenwood, Clark Henderson Lambdin and Hall H. Ratcliffe
III, both of Jackson; two daughters, Cabell Richardson Ratcliffe of New
Orleans and Karen Lambdin Boyle of Waycross, Ga., eight grandchildren,
a nephew, Douglas Ratcliffe Duke of Jackson; and a niece Mel Duke Ford
of Huntsville, Ala. Pallbearers are Hal Hicks, Simmons Hicks, Donald Hicks,
William McGehee, Kenneth Jones, W. Samuel Perkins, Hyde D. Jenkins and
Dr. Robert H. Barnes. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Barry Tillman, Dr. John
Coffey, Dr. Bruce Kuehnle, Dr. Mallam Morgan, Dr. Walter Colbert, William
Statter and Harold F. Hicks. The family requests memorials be made to a
favorite charity.
RAWLINGS, DR. DANIEL
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#58 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1771, Died
1823.
REA, DR. AARON
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the death of Dr. Rea. November
21, 1822.
READY, DR. JAMES
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 30, 1854 until May 30, 1854.
REDD, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sept. 13, 1866 until Oct. 20, 1867.
REED, DR. B.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Dec. 10, 1823.
REED, DR. CLEMENT NASH
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Read. September
29, 1821.
REEVES, DR. J. T.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#190 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 19, 1877,
Died Jan 9, 1931.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
Janus Truman Reeves, 1st child born of this mother, female, white, born
at the Natchez Sanitorium, mother was Miss Corinna Hutchinson, 37 years
ol of Ferriday, La., father was Dr. Jas. T. Reeves, 36 years ol, a physician.
REEVES, DR. MARCUS CLIFFORD(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#190 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 24, 1875,
Died May 2, 1932.
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Dated May 19, 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 22 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. D. A. Rogers of Dearing, Ga. as his preceptor. That
he attended 3 courses of lectures at University of Ga. Medical School and
graduated at B. N. School of Medicine. He is an Allopathic physician. He
gives as character references Dr. W. R. Brunning & Dr. J. C. Ballard
of Natchez. His license is signed by H. S. Gully, M.D., O. B. Quinn, M.D.,
B. F. Duke, M.D., Walter J. Green, M.D., S. R. Duin, M.D., G. W. Trimble,
M.D., H. H. Hardson, M.D., H. A. Grant, M.D., W. G. Kiger, M.D., Pres.
J. F. Hunter, M.D., Secty. The license was recorded June 9, 1898.
REMBERT, DR. GEORGE WILLIAM FRANCIS(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 26 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.
L. Sexton of New Orleans, La.. He has attended 3 courses of lectures at
Tulane University. He graduated at Tulane University 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. Randolph Metas, New Orleans, Dr. L. Sexton & Mr. F. A. Dicks, New
Orleans. His license to practice medicine was issued May 16, 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 26, 1905.
RICE, DR. JAMES CALHOUN(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 Charleston,
Mississippi, is 29 years old, lives in Tallahatchia county. His post office
address is Charleston. He has spent 4 years in professional studies. He
has attended 4 courses of lectures at Tulane University, Texas and Mississippi.
He graduated at Medical Department Tulane University, 1918 and has spent
1/2 of a 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 . His license to practice medicine was issued June 14th, 1918
and was signed by; C. D. Mitchell M.D. Pres, S. W. Glass M.D., Thos. W.
Regan M.D., J.H. McNeil M.D., Rowland H. Crawford M.D., Thos. T. Elkin
M.D., B. Lampton Crawford M.D., T. H. Seay M.D., W. H. Watson M.D., A.
J. Ware M.D., H. F. Garrison M.D., L. L. McDougal M.D., W. S. Leathers
M.D. Executive Officer. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on January 3rd, 1924.
RING, DR. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Aug. 8, 1857.
RIVERS, DR. PETER L.
September 11, 1888 Dr. Rivers from New Orleans, La, was buried in Plat
2, lot 82 Natchez City Cemetery.
RIVERS, DR. R. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 8, 1835 until Aug. 30, 1835.
ROBERTS, DR. JOSEPH THOMAS
Dr. Roberts, from Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, received
a temporary license to practice medicine on January 1st, 1903. The license
was signed by J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y, Miss. State Bd. of Health. His License
was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on March 17, 1903.
RUOFF, DR. JOHN S.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#192 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Aug 15, 1889,
Died Sep 1, 1968.
OBITUARY: Natchez Democrat Newspaper
Tuesday Morning, September 3, 1968, Page 2, Col. 6.
Dr. Ruoff Rites Today at Foster Funeral Home. Funeral Services will
be held for Dr. John Sebastian Ruoff, 79 who died here Sunday, at three-
thirty p.m. at the Foster Funeral Home. Following Catholic Rites, interment
at the Natchez City Cemetery, the interment will be private. Dr. Ruoff
was born in Natchez on August 15, 1889, the son of the late J. S. and Anacelta
Ruoff. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, attended the local Catholic
schools and was a graduate of Tulane University, health director of the
Adams County Health Department for ten years, commissioned in the United
States Public Health Service and a member of Trudeau Society of Saranac
Lake, New York. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Maude Kempe Ruoff
of Natchez, one son John Kempe Ruoff of Greenwood, S. C., one granddaughter
Leslie Kempe Ruoff of Greenwood, two sisters, Mrs. John G. Gains of Kansas
City, Kansas, Miss Louise Ruoff of Chicago, Ill., A number of nieces and
nephews also survive.
DEATH NOTICE: This death was also listed in the Natchez Democrat Newspaper
on Monday, September 2, 1968 on page 2, col. 3. This death notice adds
nothing to the above obituary except that the death occurred at a "local
nursing home" at 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
RUSSELE, DR.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Sep. 10, 1838.
RYAN, DR. JOHN
No other information. Buried in "Tate" private cemetery between Cannonsburg
and Washington, Miss.
SANDERS, DR. BENJAMIN W.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Sanders. September 10, 1839.
SANDERSON, DR.
The sextons death record for the death of Edward Kearnes on Nov. 1,
1854 has a note in the comments column that Edward was "Shot in the Globe
hotel by an overseer of Dr. Sanderson."
SCHUYLER, DR. PHILLIP ALEX. HAMILTON
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Apr. 16, 1840 until Jan. 19, 1844.
* * *
Son of Col. P.P. & E.R. McCrea. An "M.D." Born Albany, N.Y. 1816,
died Greenville, Miss. 1859. Buried in private cemetery on Monmouth Plantation.
* * *
Notice in "Mississippi Free Trader" (Natchez, Miss.) newspaper dated
February 7, 1859: Died in Greenville, Washington county, Miss., on the
27th ult., Dr. Philip A. Schuyler, a native of Renassalner county, New
York, and some years ago a resident of this city. His remains were brought
to this city for interrment in the Quitman cemetery where they were consigned
by the side of his mother and father.
SCOTT, BENJAMIN G.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Benjamin G.
Scott M.D. - 21st day of Oct. A.D. 1833.
SCOTT, DR. SANFORD WATSON(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
35 years old, married, white male, physician, born in Texas and living
in Vidalia, La. Died at the Chamberlain Sanatorium of Lobar Pneumonia March
28, 1917. Dr. C. T. Chamberlain was the reporting physician.
***
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in America, is 22 years old. His post office address
is Black Hawk, La. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his
preceptor was R. E. Higdon M.D. of Brookhaven, Miss. He has attended 4
courses of lectures at [illigible] Med. College; Med. Dept. Tulane University.
He graduated at Medical [illigible] Tulane University and has practiced
medicine 1 year. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Allopathic physician. He gives as references for his moral character
R. E. Higdon, Brookhaven, Miss.
* * *
His license to practice medicine was issued May 20th, 1903 and was
signed by; S. R. Dunn M.D., J. W. D. Slinkel M.D., H. S. Gully M.D., W.
M. Paine M.D., H. A. Gant M.D. Pres., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y., Walter
S. Greene M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., H. W. Folkes M.D.,
C. D. Mitchell M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on June 3rd, 1903.
SCOTT, DR. W. J.
The "Southern Galaxy" reported the death of Dr. Scott. November 19,
1829.
SEIP, DR. FREDRICK
Listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#75 the monument lists the information: Born Aug 31, 1777, Died Feb 11,
1819.; Dr. Seip married Ann McCreary on 6 July 1815 in Natchez; The Seips
had a son named John and they also lost an infant son only 15 days old
on 22 Oct 1818. Dr. Seip died at the home of Dr. Andrew McCreary "Near
this City (Natchez). Dr. Seip had purchased a plantation in Concordia Parish,
two miles below Vidalia. In his will he mentioned a brother, Peter, in
Philadelphia, and provided for the education of Mary A. Shied.
SELLERS, DR. HARVEY L.
80 years old. White. Died of Senile Debility & Malarial Fever on
August 12, 1892. Dr. Wm. A. McPheeters was the reporting physician. Buried
in Plat 1, lot 41 Natchez City. Cemetery. Dr. Sellers is listed as a 73
year old white male. Born in the United States. A physician. Living in
the 3rd ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census.
SESSIONS, DR. A. J.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Gazette" reported the death
of Dr. Sessions. October 28, 1836.
SESSIONS, DR. RICHARD DUNCKLEY(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#193 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1869, Died
1944.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Dec. 6, 1898 until Sep. 28, 1921.
Dated April 24th, 1891 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#505, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Mississippi, was 21 years of age. His postoffice address is Brookhaven,
Miss., and he has spent 18 months in professional studies under the supervision
of Dr. J. W. Bennett of Brookhaven, Miss. as his preceptor. That he attended
2 courses of lectures at Tulane University Medical School. He has spent
12 months in hospital. He in an Allopathic physician. He gives as character
references Hon. R. H. Thompson & Hon. H. Cassedy. His license was recorded
April 13th, 1891.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
Lee Crutcher Sessions, 6th child of this mother, male, white, born 8 Oct
1910 at Natchez, born alive to Ruth Crutcher, age 40 of Natchez and Dr.
R. D. Sessions age 41, a physician, birth reported by Dr. P. Beekman.
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Tuesday morning, January 25, 1944.
Dr. Sessions succumbs after long illness - Funeral services will be
held from the First Presbyterian Church at three o'clock this afternoon.
Following an extended illness Dr. R. D. Sessions passed away about one
o'clock this morning. Dr. Sessions for many years was one of the leading
physicians and surgeons of Natchez and ranked among the foremost of his
profession in the country. He continued in active practice until a short
while since when his health began to fail. It was announced that funeral
services for Dr. Sessions will be held at three o'clock this afternoon
from the First Presbyterian Church. Although the end of Dr. Sessions was
not unexpected, news of his death will come as a shock to a host of friends
throughout this section.
SHAFFER, DR. G. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 9, 1866 until Aug. 26, 1866.
SHANE, DR. SAMUEL
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Gazette" reported the death
of Dr. Shane. November 18, 1836.
SHARPE, DR. THOS. S. (also spelled Sharp)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 2, 1870 until Jan. 9, 1881.
***
55 years old. Died of Paralysis on November 10, 1882. Dr. Wm. A. McPheeters
was the reporting physician. Buried in Plat 3, lot 591 Natchez City Cemetery.
SHEPPARD, DR. N. K.
Died October 30, 1867, aged 55 years. Buried at Mt. Carmel Church, Southeast
of Natchez on Hwy #61.
SHIELDS, DR. JOSEPH DUNBAR(GENERAL PHYSICIAN)
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in United States, is 22 years old. His post office address
is Church Hill, Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and
his preceptor was Dr. B. D. Watkins of Natchez, Miss. He has attended 3
courses of lectures at Tulane University and Memphis Hospital Medical College.
He graduated at Memphis Medical College and has spent 1 year in a hospital
and has practiced medicine 1 year. He has chosen as his school or system
of practice that of the General physician. He gives as references for his
moral character B. D. Watkins, Natchez, Miss. His license to practice medicine
was issued April 5th, 1895 and was signed by; W. F. Heyer M.D., W. B. Sanford
M.D., S. R. Dunn M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., J. F. Hunter M.D., Wirt Johnson
M.D., Benj. F. Kittrell M.D., E. F. Griffin M.D., H. A. Gant M.D., John
Wright M.D., J. M. Green M.D., L. S. Toombs M.D., License #150, recorded
April 15th, 1895.
SHIELDS, DR. J. DUNBAR, JR.
Excerpts from a newspaper article in the Natchez Democrat dated 1/14/68:
Evelyn Caine & J. Dunbar Shields, husband & wife team head state
groups. On Jan. 7th, Dr. Shields was elected president of the New Hampshire
Medical Society and Mrs. Shields became president of the womens Auxiliary
to the society the previous June. Dr. Shields came to Concord, N.H. in
1933 after receiving his medical degree from Tulane and following his residency
in internal medicine at St. Lukes Hospital in New York City. Mrs. Shields
was born in Columbus, a graduate of Mississippi State. Dr. Shields was
a native of Natchez, graduated from Mississippi State College, followed
in the footsteps of his father & grandfather, received his medical
degree from Tulane in 1931. "Historically the family of Shields - the physicians
- have served the needs of the humanity for about a century and a half,
combining the total years of practice of Dr. J. Dunbar Shields, his father
and grandfather - and now the son J. Dunbar Shields, III, carries on the
famous family proud name and distinguished medical career as the fourth
generation to do so." In world war II, Dr. Shields saw service at the Chelsea,
Mass. hospital and the Pacific Theater where he was medical officer aboard
the fleet attack transport, U.S.S. Stokes during the Iwo Jima and Okinawa
amphibious landings. The Shields have three children and five grandchildren.
The children are; Sarah, her sister Evelyn now Mrs. Robert Judy and the
son - J. Dunbar Shields, III.
SHIELDS, DR. RANDOLPH TUCKER(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
He received his temporary license from the Mississippi State board of
health August 28, 1903, signed by J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license
was filed and recorded Sept. 9, 1903.
For his permenent 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 3 years in professional studies and his preceptor was . He has attended
3 courses of lectures at University College Medicine, Richmond, Virginia.
He graduated at University College Medicine and has spent 2 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 Dtrs. Reid White and Robert Glasgow, Lexington, Virginia.
His license to practice medicine was issued October 16, 1903 and was signed
by; H. A. Gant M.D. Pres., S. R. Dunn M.D., H. H. Hardson M.D., W. M. Paine
M.D., Chas. D. Mitchell M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., E. P. Jones, Minor J.
Alexander M.D., H. W. Folkes M.D., Walton S. Greene M.D., J. F. Hunter
M.D. Sec'y. The license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on
Oct. 19, 1903.
SIRIANNI, DR. FURTUNATO BATTISTA(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 Catanzaro,
Italy, is 39 years old, lives in Washington county. His post office address
is Greenville, Miss. He has spent 6 years in professional studies and his
preceptor was . He has attended 6 courses of lectures at University of
Naples. He graduated at University of Naples and has spent 2 years in hospital
and has practiced medicine 10 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. A. Jembertson, E. St. Louis, Mo. and C. V. Zeller,
Chicago, Ill. His license to practice medicine was issued December 20th,
1913 and was signed by; Morris J. Alexander M.D., W. W. Hall M.D., 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. Ross M.D., Inman W. Cooper
M.D., W. W. Reynold M.D., C. E. Catchings M.D., E. H. Gallaway M.D. Secy.
His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on September
22nd, 1923.
SLIGER, DR. JOHN E.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#147 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1824, Died
Feb 8, 1898.
SMILEY, DR. EDWARD EVERETT(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Dated May 17th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#833, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Apalachicola, Florida, was 37 years of age, resided in Jefferson
Co. His postoffice address is Union Church, Miss., and he has spent 9 years
in professional studies under the supervision of "Washington - University
- Baltimore New" as his preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures
at Washington University, Baltimore Maryland & Louisville Medical College,
Louisville, Ky. Medical School and graduated at "Certificate from
Louisville Medical College Hospital". He has spent 2 months working
in the hospital and has practiced medicine 4 1/2 years as an Allopathic
physician. As reference for his character he lists Rev. C. W. Grafton,
Union Church & Dr. J. J. McLean & Rev. J. B. Stratton of Natchez.
His license was recorded June 9th, 1883.
SMITH, DR. C. L.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 27, 1854 until May 28, 1855.
SMITH, DR. HARRY M.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jul. 13, 1917 until Dec. 10, 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 Tennessee,
is 29 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 and Vanderbilt Univ. He graduated at Tulane
University and has spent 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 Dr. C. T. Chamberlain and Dr. E. B. French, Natchez,
Miss. His license to practice medicine (No. 3072) was issued June 21st,
1917 and was signed by; H. F. Harrison M.D., J. H. Johnson M.D., Thos.
J. Reagan M.D., S. W. Glass M.D., S. E. Eason M.D., F. H. Seay M.D., J.
H. McNeil M.D., B. Lampton Crawford M.D., T. F. Elkin M.D., W. H. Watson
M.D., L. L. McDougal M.D., W. W. Hall M.D., C. D. Mitchell M.D. Pres.,
W. S. Leathers Executive Officer. His license was filed and recorded in
Adams County, Miss. on June 28th, 1917.
SMITH, DR. I.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Mar. 3, 1883.
SMITH, DR. JOHN D.
Born December 8, 1774, died October 1, 1838. Buried in the private cemetery
on "Saragosa" plantation, 9 miles Southeast of Natchez on Lower Woodville
road.
SMITH, DR. JOHN DAVIDSON(HOMOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Born Sep. 27th, 1841, Died Jan. 10th, 1880. Buried in the private cemetery
called the "Routh Cemetery' on Homochitto St, across from the home "Dunleith."
***
Dated June 27th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#1723, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., was 40 years of age, resided in Adams Co. His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 4 years in professional studies
under the supervision of Walton P. Smith (deceased) as his preceptor. That
he has spent 2 years working in the hospital during the war and has practiced
medicine for 15 years as a Homeopathic physician. He gives as character
references J. S. Montgomery, F. K. Winchester, F. A. Dicks. Dr. W. Smith,
J. G. Leach. His license was recorded July 27th, 1882.
SMITH, DR. J. F. M.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Smith to Eveline Bridges. September 3, 1839.
SMITH, DR. SIDNEY OSCAR
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 6, 1884 until Aug. 28, 1885.
***
Dated May 4th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#530, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Smith County, was 21 years of age, resided in Lincoln Co., Miss.
His postoffice address is Montogomery Station, Miss., and he has spent
4 years in professional studies under the supervision of Wm. H. Dixon of
Montgomery, Miss. as his preceptor. That he attended 2 courses of lectures
at University of Louisiania Medical School and graduated at University
of Louisiania. He has worked only temporarily in a hospital and has practiced
medicine for 6 months. He gives as his character references ??????? May
of Brookhaven, Miss., ???????? Nations of Brookhaven, Miss. & John
C. Bryant of Lincoln Co. Miss. His medical license was recorded March 7th,
1884.
SMITH, DR. THOMAS H. L.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 12, 1884 until Oct. 12, 1887.
***
A doctor. 62 year old white male born in the United States and living
in the 1st ward at the time of the August 1886 Natchez City Census.
***
Dated May 12th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#746, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Maryland, was 58 years of age, resided in Jefferson Co. His postoffice
address is Lowenburg Sta., Miss., and he has spent 3 1/2 years in professional
studies under the supervision of "Commenced under Dr. J. B. Thornton (all
deceased) as his preceptor. That he attended 3 courses of lectures at Old
University in New Orleans and University of Maryland Medical School and
graduated at University of Maryland. He has spent 6 months working in the
hospital and has practiced medicine since 1849 as a regular physician.
He gives as reference to his character "I am known in my own and in Adams
Co. can refer to physicians and private individuals." His license was recorded
March 8th, 1882.
SMITH, DR. WALTER
78 years old. Died of "Injuries" on April 21, 1885. Dr. T.H.L. Smith
was the reporting physician. He is listed as being "Buried in the Country."
SNEED, DR. JNO. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 3, 1860.
STANARD, DR.
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Stanard. August
19, 1820.
STANDARD, DR.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
Died in Washington, Miss. January 25, 1820.
***
Dated June 30th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#1781, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., was 56 years of age, resided in Adams Co., His postoffice
address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 30 years in professional studies
under the supervision of Drs. W. Gerhard, B. W. Page & Edward Peace
as his preceptors. That he attended 4 courses of lectures at University
of Pennsylvania Medical School and graduated at University of Pennsylvania.
He has spent 3 years working in a hospital and has practiced medicine for
30 years as a regular physician. He gives as character reference Dr. J.
C. Inge. His license was recorded July 27th, 1882.
STANTON, DR. FREDRICK
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#94 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born ------, Died
------.
Lived at "Cherokee" prior to building "Stanton Hall" became partner
to Aylette Buckner in the cotton-commission business then expanded into
planting. He came to Natchez from Northern Ireland as a physician. He died
on the eve of the civil war.
STEWART, DR. EWING T.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 11, 1833 until Dec. 24, 1833.
***
In the newspaper "The Natchez" (Natchez, Mississippi) under the date
of November 16, 1832 is found:
Married on Tuesday evening, 13th, by the Rev. George Potts, Ewing T.
Stewart, M.D., to Mrs. Julian Ann Adams, both of this city.
STEWART, DR. WALTER
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#61 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 10, 1882
????, Died Aug 23 1863.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Feb. 12, 1856 until Jul. 14, 1862.
STONE, DR. C. H.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#18 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born 1806, Died
1861.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May 15, 1846 until Jun. 23, 1862.
STONE, HENRY
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 2, 1865 until Sep. 16, 1866.
***
In the Adams County Confederate records for "Adams Troop" Co A - Jeff
Davis Legion is a listing for 5th Corporal Henry Stone saying "Surgeon,
transferred."
STOWERS, DR. WILLIAM K.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#95 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Nov 2, 1902,
Died Apr 4, 1972.
TATE, DR. V. C.
Died October 17, 1871, aged 35 years. Buried in "Tate" private cemetery
between Cannonsburg & Washington, Miss.
TAYLOR, DR. JAMES H.
December 25, 1886 Dr. Taylor from St. Joseph was buried in plat 1, lot
209 Natchez City Cemetery.
TERRELL, DR. W. H.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
marriage of Dr. Terrell to Sarah C. Young. December 5, 1839.
THISTLE, 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 Thistle
M.D. - 14th day of April 1834.
THISTLE, DR. JAMES
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 23, 1854 until Sep. 7, 1853.
THOMPSON, ROBERT I.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Robert I.
Thompson - 16th day of May A.D. 1833.
THORN, JOHN
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: John Thorn
- April 19, 1833. Also on the same paper is found: Johannis Thorn M.D.
- 14th day of May, 1834.
THORNTON, DR. A. G.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Feb. 22, 1848 until Feb. 20, 1849.
TOLLIS, DR. NEVILLE
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
An unmamed child, 1st child of this mother, male, white, born 8 Jun 1916
at 417 S. Union St. Born alive to Sallie E. Ross, 26 years old, living
at 417 S. Union St. and Neville Tollis, age 30, a Physician. The birth
was reported by Dr. E. B. French.
TOMKINS, DANIEL, M.D.
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Daniel Tompkins
M.D. - 28th Feb. 1831.
TOOLY, DR. HENRY
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 18, 1834 until Oct. 25, 1839.
***
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the marriage of Dr. Tooley to
Mary Dromgoole. August 17, 1814. The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported
his marriage to Elizabeth Davis. August 14, 1819. He was 75 years old at
his death. He died of General Debility on June 18, 1848. Dr. F.A.W. Davis
was the reporting physician.
TOWLES, DR. JOHN
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported Dr. Towles marriage to Mrs.
Ann A. Haslet. November 11, 1818.
TRICE, DR. JOHN LILLY(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 Veronia,
Miss, is 23 years old, lives in Lee county. His post office address is
Tupelo, Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was Dr. J. W. Dicks of Vicksburg, Miss. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at University of Miss. & Tulane Univ. He graduated at Tulane University
and has spent 1 yr. 10 mos. 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. J. S. Ullman & R. D. Sessions, Natchez,
Miss. His license to practice medicine was issued June 17th, 1915 and was
signed by; S. W. Glass M.D., Theodore Borroum m.D., Chas. E. Catching M.D.,
N. E. Womack M.D., J. Sidney Sharp M.D., T. E. Ross M.D., Inman W. Cooper
M.D., W. W. Hall M.D., James J. Jiggitts M.D., John Darrington M.D., E.
H. Galloway M.D., Secy. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on December 14th, 1917.
TROVAN, DR. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 23, 1822.
TULLY, DR. J. C. (see entry for J.G. Lilly - same person ?)
Listed in the Catholic Church Parish census of 1893. Dr. Tully is shown
to be 40 years old at the time and living at 306 N. Pearl St. A notation
after the Tully family listing says "Left".
TURPIN, DR. STANLEY A.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#149 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jul 14, 1875,
Died Apr 30, 1924.
ULLMAN, DR. JACOB S.(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#231 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Sep 6, 1882,
Died Nov 17, 1965.
***
Newspaper notice: Dr. J. S. Ullman, one of the best known and best beloved
surgeons of Natchez passed away Wednesday night at 10 p.m. at the Jefferson
Davis Hospital, here after an illness. He was well known through Mississippi
in professional medical and had served as president of the Mississippi
Medical Association some years ago. Dr. Ullman was born in Natchez September
6, 1862, the son of the late Ella Sondheimer Ullman and Marcus M. Ullman.
After attending local schools he entered the University of Michigan, where
he graduated and then attended Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia,
PA. Beginning practice in Natchez in 1903, he remained in private practice
until his retirement about ten years ago. Dr. Ullman counted his friends
by the legion and was known for his skill in the medical profession and
for his public spirited charities as well as for his civic activity. He
lived his entire lifetime in Natchez, except for the period during World
War One, which he spent with the armed forces. During the war he volunteered
with the British Forces in 1915 and served in England, France and Germany.
Later when America entered the conflict he transferred to the American
forces at Verdun. Dr. Ullman is survived by his wife Mrs. Viola McNeely
Ullman and a niece, Mrs. Robert Lehmann, both of Natchez. He was a member
of the Congregation B'Nai Israel in Natchez. Funeral services will be held
Friday at eleven a.m. at Laird's Funeral Home, here.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jan. 2, 1906 until Sep. 16, 1921.
***
He received his temporary license from the Mississippi State Board of
Health August 5, 1903. Signed by J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y.
***
For his permanent license The letter of application to the Mississippi
State Board of Health states that: He was born in Mississippi, is 21 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. E. F. Brown
of Natchez. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at University Michigan
(Ann Arbor) and Jefferson Med. Col. Philidelphia. He graduated at Jefferson
Medical College and has spent 1 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 Drs. E. F. Brown and Phil Beekman. His
license to practice medicine was issued October 15th, 1903 and was signed
by; H. A. Gant M.D. Pres., S. R. Dunn M.D., H. H. Haralson M.D., W. M.
Paine M.D., Chas. D. Mitchel M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., E. P. Jones M.D.,
Minor J. Alexander M.D., H. W. Folkes M.D., Walton S. Greene M.D., J. F.
Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on Oct. 19, 1903.
Surviving Natchez City Birth Records for 1910/1921 list the birth of:
Jacob Oakey Ullman, 1st child of this mother, male, white, born 23 Apr
1915 at the Natchez Sanatorium. Born alive to Olivia O. Oakey age 33 years
of Natchez and Dr. Jacob S. Ullman, age 31 years, a Physician. The birth
was reported by Dr. P. Beekman M.D.
VAN COURT, DR. ELIAS JOHN(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
Born April 6, died June 4, 1904. An "M.D." Buried in a private cemetery
on the old "Commencement" plantation.
***
Dated October 13th, 1885 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#163, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Adams Co., Miss., was [blank] years of age, resided in [blank].
His postoffice address is Natchez, Miss., and he has spent 2 years in professional
studies under the supervision of Dr. Volny Metcalfe (deceased) as his preceptor.
That he attended 3 courses of lectures at University of Louisiania and
University of Pennsylvania Medical School and graduated at the University
of Pennsylvania. He is an Allopathic physician. He gives as character references
Capt. T. O. Baker and Dr. W. A. McPheeters of Natchez and Dr. C. F. Farrar
of Kingston. He was examined by the board of censors of the 6th dist. and
received a favorable endorsement. His license was recorded October 26th,
1885.
VANDERGRIFF, DR. J. B.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 12, 1857 until Oct. 6, 1858.
VANDERGRIFF, DR. W. E.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on May 11, 1857.
VEITH, DR. ALB.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 4, 1870 until May, 24, 1870.
VINCINS, DR. CHAS. W.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Nov. 2, 1839 until Oct. 22, 1844.
WAKEMAN, DR. BANKS
In the newspaper "Mississippi Republician" (Natchez, Mississippi) under
the date August 31, 1819 in the information: Died at Gloucester Place,
Near Natchez, of a typhus fever, on the morning of the 30th, Banks Wakeman,
Esq., M.D.
In the same paper under the date of September 7, 1819 in the Sextons
reports of interments is listed:
August 30, 1819 - Dr. Banks Wakeman, 30 years of age, remittent fever.
WALKER, DR. R. W.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Dec. 4, 1821 until Sep. 18, 1826.
WALL, DR. THOMAS HENRY(ALOTHPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In his request for a permanent license the letter of application to
the Mississippi State Board of Health states that: He is 23 years old,
lives in Lincoln county. His postoffice address is Sumie (?). He has spent
3 years in professional studies and his preceptor was W. J. Marsallis of
Centerville, Miss. He has attended 2 courses of lectures at Louisville
Medical College. He 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 C. H. Neyland of Woodville, Miss.
His license to practice medicine was issued May 20th, 1901 and was signed
by; H. S. Green M.D., Chas. Mitchell M.D., H. W. Payne M.D., P. W. Rowland
M.D., H. H. Harrison M.D., W.L. Green M.D., J. W. D. Shrickler M.D., S.
R. Dunn M.D., E. P. Jones M.D., H. A. Gaw M.D. Pres., J. F. Hunter M.D.
Sec'y. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on May
23rd, 1910.
WALSH, DR. LUKE
52 years old. White. Died of Epithelioma on January 25th, 1890. Dr.
O. Metcalfe was the reporting physician. He is buried in "Catholic Ground"
Natchez City Cemetery.
WARD, DR. WM. E.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
Death of Dr. Ward. August 11, 1837.
WATKINS, DR. BENJAMIN DRAKE("RATIONAL MEDICINE" PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#150 a monument for a "Watkins, Benjamin Drake MD" lists the information:
Born Dec. 19, 1862, Died Aug 12, 1904.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
a Dr. B. D. Watkins reported deaths from Sep. 7, 1887 until Jan. 20, 1909.
***
Dr. Watkins, of Adams Co., was issued a temporary Mississippi medical
license (#126) on June 2nd, 1887, it was recorded Aug. 11th, 1887.
***
Dated Oct. 7th, 1887 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#285, by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Natchez, was 24 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 J. M. Watkins (M.D.) of New Orleans as his preceptor.
That he attended 3 courses of lectures at Medical department, Tulane University,
La. Medical School and graduated at same. He has spent 2 years working
in a hospital and has chosen to practice rational medicine. He lists as
character references Prop. A. R. Miles & Dr. H. M. Packman (?) both
of Charity Hospital in New Orleans. His license was recorded Oct. 26th,
1887.
WATKINS, DR. GUI W.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#21 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Died 1823 aged
25 years.
WATKINS, DR. McDONALD(REGULAR PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#200 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Apr 4, 1874,
Died Jun 19, 1925.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 8, 1904 until Dec. 15, 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 26 years old, lives in Tensas Parish, La. His post office address is
Newellton, La.. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor
was Dr. E. F. Brown of Natchez, Miss. He has attended 3 courses of lectures
at Tulane Medical College. He graduated at Tulane medical College and has
spent 2 years in hospital and has practiced medicine 7 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. D. Sessions, Natchez, Miss..
His license to practice medicine was issued October 11th, 1900, and was
signed by; J. W. D. Shunke M.D., Chas. D. Mitchell M.D., E. R. Jones M.D.m
H. H. Haralson M.D., P. W. Rowland M.D., S. R. Dunn M.D., W. M. Paine M.D.,
H. A. Gant M.D. Pres., J. F. Hunter M.D. Sec'y. His license was filed and
recorded in Adams County, Miss. on Sept. 2, 1904.
***
Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, dated Saturday Morning June 20,
1925.
This community was grieved to learn of the death of Dr. McDonald Watkins.
He was in New Orleans for surgical treatment. The reports as to his condition
were to the effect that he was getting along very well, and his many friends
in Natchez hoped for his early recovery. This favorable condition did not,
however, continue and Thursday it was necessary to have a second operation.
But this did not bring relief and on yesterday morning, June 19, at 1:30
o'clock his death occurred. Dr. Watkins was 51 years of age. He was born
in Jefferson County, Mississippi, and was the son of the late Thomas H.
Watkins and the late Mrs. Julia Brown Watkins. He has resided in Natchez
and has been in the active and successful practice of his profession for
a number of years. He has a wide circle of friends and is held in high
esteem, because of his helpful and faithful services as a physician and
his Christian character and his general goodness and kindness. He was always
doing some kind act and extending assurances to some one needing encouragement
and help. Dr. Watkins took an active part in public affairs, and had a
special and deep intrust in the progress and general welfare of Natchez.
His ability and character were used for the general advancement and upbuilding
of the community. He served in the Spanish-American war and was a member
of the Shields Camp of local veterans. He also served in the world war
and was a member of the Remondet Post at Natchez of the American Legion.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Dr. Watkins is survived by his
devoted wife, Mrs. Sallie McGill Watkins, and by his brothers and sisters,
Messrs. William H. Watkins and H. Vaughn Watkins of Jackson, Dr. T. H.
Watkins of Lake Charles, La., Mrs. Bessie W. Lipscomb of Nashville, Mrs.
James Morehead of Sidon, Miss. and Mrs. Hattie McLeod of Jackson. To his
bereaved widow and to all of his surviving relatives the deep sympathy
of this community is extended.
Dr. Watkins will be greatly missed in Natchez.
The remains of Dr. Watkins reached Natchez by yesterday evening's train
over the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. The funeral will be held
in the Jefferson Street Methodist Church, of which church he was a faithful
member, at four o'clock this afternoon.
The services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Evans and Dr. W. A. Borum.
The following gentlemen will act as pall bearers at the funeral of Dr.
McDonald Watkins this afternoon at the Jefferson Street Methodist Church
at four o'clock. Charles G. Miller, Lamar Lambert, Ed. F. Hicks, Frank
Junkin, James J. Cole, D. R. Gunning, R. H. Ferguson and George Healy.
The physicians and surgeons of Natchez are requested to act as honorary
pall bearers.
WATKINS, DR. WM. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 25, 1822 until Aug. 19, 1823.
***
The "Mississippi Republican" reported the death of Dr. Watkins. September
17, 1823.
WATKINS, DR. W. H.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Mar. 2, 1907 until Mar. 4, 1907.
WATTS, DR. J. J.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#200 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Oct 3, 1871,
Died Jan 21, 1943.
WEED, DR. CHARLES W.
71 years old. Died of Consumption on February 11, 1883. Dr. F.A.W. Davis
was the reporting physician. He is buried in Plat 3, lot 33 Natchez City
Cemetery.
WELCH, DR. TIMOTHY(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 30 years old, lives in Covington county. His post office address is
Sitka. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Dr. J. W. Lipscomb of Columbus. He has attended 4 courses of lectures at
(2) Birmingham Medical College & (2) at University Nashville. He graduated
at University Nashville and has spent 2 years in hospital and has practiced
medicine 1 year. He has chosen as his school or system of practice that
of the Regular physician. He gives as reference for his moral character
Hon. Walter Holloway, Mt. Carmel, Miss. His license to practice medicine
was issued May 14th, 1906 and was signed by; J. D. Donald M.D., P. W. Rowland
M.D., G. H. McNeil M.D., W. H. Harrison M.D., W. S. Green 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 June 29th, 1906.
WELLS, DR. H. J.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from May, 8, 1854 until Aug. 14, 1856.
WELLS, DR. S.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Feb. 26, 1855.
WENSEL, DR. FRANCIS QUEGLES
27 years 9 months old at death. Died of consumption (tuberculosis) on
May 17, 1905. Dr. J. C. French was the attending physician and John Carkeet
was the Undertaker. Was born in Natchez. Was a Catholic and Fr. Doherty
officiated at his services. Buried in the Catholic section of the cemetery.
WEST, CHARLES, DR.
From the newspaper "The Weekly Standard" of Port Gibson, Miss. in the
issue dated February 24, 1866 is found the following notice. The Woodville
Republican, of the 27th ult., contains an obituary of the late Charles
Cato West, of Wilkinson County, who died in New Orleans while on a visit
to that city, January 9th, 1866. The deceased was born of an ancient English
Family in Fauquier County, Va., on the 3rd of August, 1789. His father,
Dr. Charles West, removed to Mississippi Territory in 1791 and was the
first practicing physician in the Natchez District. In company with him
came his brother, Mr. Cato West. (Author note: this was a much lengthier,
very interesting and informative notice).
WESTON, DR. JOSIAH DEAN
At Armstrong library, Natchez, Miss. In the "Edith Wyatt Moore Collection"
on a paper concerning the Board of Medical Censors is found: Josiah D.
Weston - 16th day Sept. A.D. 1832.
***
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jun. 19, 1832 until Apr. 11, 1833.
WHITAKER, DR. JOSEPH(ALLOPATHIC (SURGEON) PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Oct. 24, 1908 until Dec. 28, 1910.
***
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 Adams county. His post office address is Natchez,
Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Dr. J.W.D. Dicks of Natchez, Miss. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at University of the South 1908. He graduated at University of the South
1908 and has spent 18 years in hospital. He has chosen as his school or
system of practice that of the Allopathic (Surgery) physician. He gives
as references for his moral character Dr. R. D. Sessions and J.W.D. Dicks,
house surgeon, Natchez, Miss.. His license to practice medicine was issued
May 22nd, 1909 and was signed by; E. C. Coleman M.D. Pres., S. H. McLean
M.D. Secy., John Darrington M.D., G. S. Bryan M.D., E. A. Cheek M.D., David
Williams M.D., Louis D. Deckinson M.D., W. S. Little M.D., J. W. Compton
M.D., T. E. Ross M.D. His license was filed and recorded in Adams County,
Miss. on May 29th, 1909.
WHITAKER, DR. S. W.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 15, 1908 until Aug. 16, 1908.
WHITTINGTON, DR. HOMER ALEXANDER
(Obituary, Natchez Democrat Newspaper, Friday, August 16, 1996, Page
10A, col. 4.)
Jan. 26, 1906 - Aug. 13, 1996
Funeral services for Dr. Homer Alexander Whittington, 90, will be held
11 a.m. Saturday, at Trinity Episcopal Church, with the Rev. William T.
Richter officiating. Burial will be in the Natchez City Cemetery, under
the direction of the Laird Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m.
today at his residence, "Twin Oaks," 71 Homochitto St.; and Saturday, 10
a.m. until service time in Kuehnle Hall - Trinity Church. He was born in
Centerville (Miss.), the son of Julius Jerome and Effie Jones Whittington.
He was a family physician who practiced medicine in Natchez for 56 years.
He had one of the largest medical practices in Natchez and continued to
make house calls day and night until his retirement in 1987. He treated
the victims of the Rhythm Club fire, working on 24 hour duty for three
days after the fire. He was the physician for Head Start from it's beginning
in Natchez until his retirement. He delivered over 1000 babies. He helped
many of his patients financially, and was the epitome of the family physician
to whom patients turned for help in all emergencies. Whittington's honors
and achievements have included Trinity Episcopal Church former Vestry member;
chairman of the men's Club Fifth Sunday Breakfasts for many years; former
member of First Baptist Church, deacon, Natchez Rotary Club, past president,
Paul Harris Fellow, Wahabi Temple "Shriners" potentate, Pianist Jesters,
Andrew Jackson Lodge #2 F.A.M., 50 year certificate, York Rite Bodies,
past commander Scottish Rite, Mississippi State Medical Association, Homochitto
Valley Medical Society, past president Natchez Charity Hospital, chief
surgeon Baroness Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Internship University
of Louisville Medical School, Louisville, Ky,; graduated in 1930 University
of Mississippi, B.S. and Medical certificate 1928 U.S. Navy; volunteered
in 1941, served until 1945, Lieutenant Commander Surgeon with the U.S.
Marines in Samoa for 18 months during World War II. chief of obstetrics
and gynecology at U.S. Navy Hospital in New Orleans after returning from
Samoa. Leader of the first troop of Boy Scouts of America in Natchez, Natchez
Pilgrimage Tours Home "Twin Oaks" shown on tour for 54 years, First Families
of Mississippi, Natchez Musical Arts League, Natchez Community Concert
Association and Natchez Little Theater. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Elizabeth Wood Whittington. He is survived by daughters Rena Jean
Schmieg of Natchez, Leonora "Lynn" Boyd of Kingwood, TX. Elizabeth Ann
"Pam" Zettler of Williston, Fla.; son, Homer Alexander "Beau" Whittington
Jr. of Jackson; sons-in-law, Robert Eugene Schmieg of Natchez, H. Michael
Boyd of Kingwood, Peter Emile Zettler of Williston; daughter-in-law, Marjorie
Moore Whitting of Jackson; sisters, Kathleen Whittington Stamps of Mountain
View, Ark., Edythe Whittington Seale of Little Springs; grandchildren,
Dr. Meredith Lynn Schmieg Mahan of Fayetteville, Ark., Dr. Robert Eugene
Schmieg Jr of Louisville, Dr. Michael Boyd and Andrew Whittington of Kingwood,
Edythe Elizabeth Zettler Crumpton of Gainsville, Fla., Alexandria Wyeth
Zettler of Seattle., Lessley Elizabeth Whittington Cunningham of Fairbanks,
Ala., Lisa Margaret Abernethy and Thomas G. Abrernathy III of Jackson;
seven great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers
will include Thomas G. Abernethy III, Andrew Whittington Boyd, R. Britt
Mahan, Robert E. Schmieg Jr., Curtis Dan Whittington Jr., and Auguste F.
Zettler.
WICKCLIFF, DR. T. H.
62 years old. White. Died of Uraemia on October 20, 1904 in the hospital.
Dr. E.F. Brown was the reporting physician. He was sent to Cannonsburg,
Miss. for burial.
WILEY, DR. JNO. M.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Jan. 10, 1861 until Oct. 15, 1863.
WILSON, DR. WILLIAM L.
The "Mississippi Free Trader and Natchez Weekly Gazette" reported the
death of Dr. Wilson. May 28, 1840.
WINCHESTER, DR. SPRAGUE (ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 28, 1882 until Dec. 26, 1911.
***
53 years old, single, white male, born Natchez, living on East Main
Street. Died at his residence of a gun shot wound on July 20, 1912. Wilber
Dawson, the Coroner, reported his death. There was an inquest. He is Listed
as a 28 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 June 17th, 1882 with the issue of his permanent medical license
#8 (?), by the Mississippi State Board of Health, he stated that; he was
born in Natchez, Miss., was 24 years of age, resided in Adams Co., and
he has spent 4 years in professional studies. That he attended four full
courses of lectures at Medical Department, University of Louisiania Medical
School and graduated at University of Louisiania. He spent 8 months charity
in hospital. He practices as an Allopathic physician. He gives as character
references Josiah Winchester and Judge Ralph North. Having been examined
by the board of Censors of the Sixth District & received a favorable
indorsement. His license was recorded Oct. 3rd, 1882.
WINDER, DR. THOMAS JONES
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#21 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Dec 16, 1772,
Died Dec 19, 1818.
***
The "Mississippi State Gazette" reported the death of Dr. Winder. January
2, 1819.
WINTERS, DR. GEORGE ALEXANDER(ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN)
The letter of application to the Mississippi State Board of Health states
that: He was born in Peoria, Illinois, is 36 years old, lives in Warren
county. His post office address is Vicksburg. He has spent 8 years in professional
studies and his preceptor was [no entry]. He has attended "none" courses
of lectures at, . He graduated at "No graduate, no diploma" and has spent
no time years in a hospital and has practiced medicine 8 years. He has
chosen as his school or system of practice that of the Eclectic physician.
He gives as references for his moral character W. R. Spears and H. David.
His license to practice medicine was issued June 23rd, 18?2 and was recorded
November 18th, 1897.
WITT, DR. WILLIAM JOHNSON(ALLOPATHIC PHYSICIAN)
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#151 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jan 29, 1888,
Died Mar 30, 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 America,
is 26 years old, lives in Lee county. His post office address is Tupelo
Miss. He has spent 4 years in professional studies and his preceptor was
Dr. H. T. Brooks of Memphis, Tenn. He has attended 4 courses of lectures
at MD dept, University of Tennessee. He graduated at MD dept, University
of Tennessee and has spent 2/3 of a 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. Wm. Krouss & Dr. L. C. Fumster.
His license to practice medicine was issued November 7th, 1913 and was
signed by; Morris J. Alexander, Pres., J. Sidney Sharp M.D., John Darrington
M.D., Theadore Barroum M.D., James R. Jiggetts M.D., Sam E. Easm M.D.,
E. A. Cheek M.D., T. E. Rose M.D., Inman W. Cooper M.D., W. W. Reynold
M.D., W. W. Hall M.D., C. E. Catchings, W. W. Hall M.D. His license was
filed and recorded in Adams County, Miss. on November 14th, 1913.
WOOD, DR. SPENCER
78 years old. Died of Senility on February 23, 1875. Dr. O. Metcalfe
was the reporting physician. He is buried in Plat 2, lot 124 Natchez City
Cemetery.
WREN, DR. WOODSON
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#21 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Jun 20, 1779,
Died Apr 9, 1855.
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In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported death/s only on Jun. 7, 1837.
WREN, DR. B. C.
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Sep. 7, 1853 until Oct. 15, 1853.
YOUNG, DR. JAMES
In the Sexton's/City Clerk's records (dated Sept. 1819 until Dec. 1921)
this doctor reported deaths from Aug. 21, 1837 until Sep. 16, 1845.
YOUNG, DR. J. W.
As listed in the book "Monuments in the Natchez City Cemetery" on page
#77 the monument for this "M.D." lists the information: Born Aug 30, 1820,
Died Jun 3, 1875.
YOUNG, DR. LOUIS S.
October 6, 1900 Dr. Young was born in Tensas Parish, La. He died of
consumption in Denver, Colorado. He was buried from Mr. Rumbles residence
on November 10, 1900, Father P. C. Hayden officiated. He was buried in
the "Fields" plat Natchez City Cemetery.
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