Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (5 of 6 so headed), 1889 (part 1 of 2)

Biographical sketches

utmost kindness and distinction by the rebel otlicers, especially General Brat^j;, who gave him a set of surgical instruments and such provisions as he thought advisable to take. At the close of the war he was appointed surgeon of St. Mary's Hospital, which position he held for many jears. A fact connected with his practice worth}- of special mention is that he never sued a man or made any charge for medical services to any woman who was obliged to rely upon herown labor for a livelihood. He has alwaj's carried into his daily life the tenets of his religion; and has since his boyhood been a consistent member of the Episcopal church. Dr. Bray is now in the seventy-eighth year of his age with unimpaired intellectual vigor and enjo3'ing the full fruition of a well spent life. He has witnessed the transition of a little hamlet to a cit\^ of over 50,000 inhabitants, and by Jiis personal influence and effort has contributed largely to the greatness and prosperity which the citizen of to-day is permitted to witness. He married in 1838, Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Ann (Tate) Johnson. She was the cousin of Admiral James Alden who distinguished himself during the late war. Two children were the result of this union, Madison J., jr., and Elizabeth; the latter died in infancy. Madison J., jr., is one of the prominent business men of the city, and at present president of the Business Men's Association.

John William Compton, M. D., standing for nearly a quarter of a century in the front ranks of those who have attained special prominence in the general practice of medicine in the city of Evansville, was born near Hardinsburg, ]5reckinridge county, Ky., July 22, 1S25. His fatiier, Jeremiah Dabney Complon, was born near Culpepper Court House, Va., in iSoi. He was a farmer by occupation, and a fine type of the Virginia gentleman of that da\', tilling his farm in the summer and teaching the village school in the winter months. He married Miss Nancy, daughter of John Ball, of Culpepper Court House. She was born in 1804, and received a liberal education, and careful reading had given her a well stored mind and a love for literature. She became an extensive writer on religious subjects, leaving a large book of manuscripts, which, for want of press facilities in that day, were never published. The Comptons, of English extraction, were among the old and reputable families of Virginia. The progenitor of the famil}^ was Matthew Compton, who came to Virginia from England long before the time of the Revolution. William, a son, was Dr. Compton's grandfather, and removed to Kentucky at an early day, and was a pioneer and prominent citizen of Breckinridge county. The early life of Dr. Compton was not unlike that of most of the youths of that time, being passed upon his father's farm. He received his education at a common school, and under the tutelage of a Prof. Fabrique, of his native village. While his advantages for obtaining an acquaintance with books were to some extent limited, his studious habits, quick perception and retentive memory enabled him to advance rapidly, and at length to possess a greater store of information than was common among the lads of this time and locality. At the age of sixteen he was so far advanced as to be emplo3'ed as a teacher, and continued so occupied for four years. At the end of this time he decided to make the practice of medicine his life's work, and entering the ollice of Dr. Norvin Green, no\v president of the Western Union Telegraph Co., in 1S47 commenced tiie study of medicine under the instruction of that distinguished physician, and in 1849 took a course of lectures in the medical department of the University of Louisville, and later graduated in the medical college of Evansville. In the earl}' part of the j'ear 1S50 he established himself in the practice of his profession in Knottsville, Ky. The cit}^ of Owensburg, K}-., however, offered superior inducements and he removed there in 1852, where he remained in active practice until the breaking out of the war in 1861. Unswerving in his lo3-alt3' to the Union, he was commissioned assistant surgeon of the Seventeenth Kentucky Infantry. In March, 1863, while in camp at Nashville, Tenn., he resigned his commission to accept the position of surgeon of the board of enrollment of the Second District of Kentucky, and in that capacity actively served until the close of the war in 1S65. In October of that year he came to Evansville, where he formed a partnership with that distinguished practitioner. Dr. James P. DeBruler, and has since remained actively engaged in the practice of his profession. The doctor soon took a leading position among his medical brethren, and shortly after taking up his residence here was elected president of the Evansville Medical Societ}'. In 1872 he was appointed county ph3-sician for Vanderburgh country. In 1S75 he was appointed to the chair of materia medica and therapeutics in the Evansville Medical College, clinical surgeon for diseases of women, in the college dispensary, and staff surgeon to St. Mary's hospital. As a teacher of materia medica he adopted a change in the mode of instruction, by leaving to botanists and others the technical description of medicines, and by confining his lectures more particularly to the therapeutic indications and the good that might be accomplished by the judicious administration of remedies and their application to diseases. He became a popular and instructive lecturer. In 1881 he became a member of the Indiana state board of health, and at its first meeting was unanimouslv elected its president. He filled this position four years, when the demands of his practice became so imperative that he was obliged to tender his resignation. He is at present a member of the board of health of the cit\' of Evansville. He is prominently identified with man}- of the leading medical societies of this country, such as the American Public Health Association, American Medical Association, Mississippi Valley Medical Association, Indiana State Medical Societ}-, and is an honorary member of the Mitchell District Medical Society and the Southwestern Kentucky Medical Association. In 1882 he was appointed a member of the United States board of examining surgeons for pensions, at Evansville, and served as its president until 18S5. He is a charter member of Farragut Post, No. 27, G. A. R., and has been surgeon of the post continuously since its organization. While the duties of his official positions and his practice have been onerous, he has made many valuable contributions to medical, scientific and general literature, notably: "The Geological, Geograpliical and Climatic Influences and Prevailing Diseases of the Second District of Kentucky," (reported to the war department and printed in the medical statistics of ths provost marshal general's bureau), "Injuries to the Brain," "Solution and Absorption of Medicine," " Chemical compounds in the Nutrition of the Human Body," " Diseases of the neck and body of the Uterus," " Paralysis from pressure of displaced uterus on sacral plexus of Nerves," "State medicine and Hygiene," "Ante-partum HtEmorrhage," " Precautions requisite in the administration of Ergot," and others which were read before different society meetings and published in leading medical journals; he has' also written articles in extenso for current magazines, and on many important medical and sanilarjtopics, but lack of space forbids their enumeration. But few physicians in this, part of the country are more extensively or favorably known than Dr. Compton, and justice to him recjuircs the statement that but few have been more successful in all the varied departments of life. Early thrown upon his own resources, with indefatigable zeal he overcame every obstacle, and through his own personal efforts, unaided by the adventitious circumstances of wealth and influential relationships, has advanced to his present position. His record as a physician and a private citizen is honorable in all its details, and his career is worthy of emulation. Politically he is a republican., active in local politics, but in no sense a politician. He is a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church and takes a lively interest in all benevolent enterprises. In 1S53 he was married to Miss Sallie, daughter of David Morton, a well known citizen and merchant of Owensboro, Ky. Of this union four children are now living: Margaret O., (now Mrs. Ira D. McCoy), Morton J., Frederick S. and John W., jr.

Ahkaham M. Oaven, M.D., the acknowledged leader in the active practice of his profession in the city of Evansville, and the most eminent and successful surgeon in southern Indiana, is the son of Abraham B. Owen, M. D., a Virginian by birth, and in his day one of the most prominent and successful physicians in Kentucky. The elder Owen practiced his profession for several years in the city of Louisville, but about 1843 removed to Madisonville, Hopkins county, Ky., where Dr. A. M. Owen was born, March 19, 1849. 1'he mantle of the father fell upon the son, Un- while a mere boy he evidenced a decided love ior medical knowledge and an especial fondness for surgical science. He received his education in the academies of his native state and the university of \'irginia, and began his j^reparatory course in medicine in the office of his father. It soon became evident to the father that his son needed advantages in the prosecution of his medical studies, not obtainable in his native town, and in 1S65 he entered the office of that eminent physician and surgeon. Dr. Frank II. Hamilton, of New York. Completing his preparatory course he entered the Bellevue Hospital Medical college in 1866, from which he graduated with honor in the class of 1870. His graduating thesis, " Tetanus," was ably prepared and did credit both to himself and the colle<fe.

Immediateh' after his graduation he came to Evansville and began the practice of his profession under rather adverse circumstances, but in a comparati vel}- short time he found himself in the possession of a large and lucrative business. His success in surger}' gave him an enviable reputation, and his territorj' grew until it now embraces southern Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwestern Illinois. He was the founder of the E\ans\ille Hospital Medical College of Evansville, and occupied the chair of surgery until his large and growing practice and his extensive business interests compelled him to tender his resignation. The heav}- demands lipon his time have prevented him- from making any contributions to medical literature further tlian reports of some of his most important surgical cases. He is however, an associate editor of the ^SV. Louis Medical Review and the A'czv E It gland Medical Mont Id y Reporter. He established, and for three vears was the editor and publisher of the Indiana Medical Reporter, now tlie Western Medical Reporter oi Chicago. He is a prominent member of nearly all of the more important 1 medical organizations of the country, notably amon^ the number the International Medical Congress, the American Surgical Association, the American Medical Association, the Mississippi Valley Medical Association, the McDowell Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Societjr and the Vanderburg County Medical Societ}-. Notwithstanding the magnitude of his general and surgical practice. Dr. Owen has given due attention to matters of public import and has identified himself with all enterprises having for their object the advancement of the interests of the city of Evansville. Me is one of the incorporators and the present president of the Evansville & Chicago railroad company, president and director of the District Telegraph company, president of several business associations, and in fact is in some way identified with many commercial enterprises of a public character. He is an enthusiastic and an indefatigable practitioner, and a fine tj^pe of ent, combined with energy and a laudable ambition, may rise superior to adverse conditions and wrest success from unfavorable circumstances. In 1875 the doctor was married to Miss Laura, daughter of G. N. Jerauld of Princeton, Indiana. Three children have been born to them, Amelia E. Leartus J., and George J.

Isaac Casselberry, M. D., w^as born on the farm of his father, Thomas Evans Casselbeny, in Posey county, Ind., November, 26, 1 82 1. The Casselberry famil}' were among the prominent pioneer families of West Franklin, in Posey count}', to which place Paul Casselberr}-, grandfather of the subject of this mention, removed with his family from Morristown, Pennsylvania, in i8o6. Almost from the date of their settlement the family took a conspicuous part in the affairs of the county and the name of

Casselberr}^ is indelibly stamped upon its history. The father of Dr. Casselberry was one of the commissioners who located the county seat of Vanderburg county at Evansville; he was a gentlemen of much force of character and in many ways identified himself with the interests of Vanderburg county. His death occurred in 1826. His wife was Miss RachaelJ., daughter of Charles Carson. Isaac was a child five years old at the time of the death of his father. His early training devolved upon his mother and to her he was no doubt indebted for those valuable lessons that proved so serviceable in after years. She died in 1844. Pr. Casselbeny received an academical education and in 1841 began the stud}- of medicine in the office of that eminent physician, Dr. M. J. Bray, of Evansville. Two years later he placed himself under the the tutelage of R. D. Mussey, M. D., of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1845 he graduated with honor from the medical college of Ohio and soon after returned to Evansville, where he formed a co-partnership with his former preceptor, Dr. Bray. In a comparatively short time he obtained an enviable position in the practice, and soon became known as one of the leading physicians in this section of the state. At the commencement of the war he tendered his services to the government, and received the appointment of surgeon of the First Indiana Cavalry. He served in this capacity until the close of the war, when he returned to Evansville, and was appointed by President Johnson collector of customs for the port of Evansville, which position he filled with great credit until a change of administration necessitated his resignation. He then resumed the practice of his profession, and from that time until the date of his decease, July 9, 1873, was one of the most zealous, energetic and self-sacrificing physicians in the county. From the time the city of Evansville was placed under sanitary regulations, Dr. Casselberry lilled the oifice of secretary of the board of health. He was one of tlie founders of the Evansville Medical College, and one of its first trustees. In 1871 he was called to the chair of phj-sical diagnosis. In everything connected with the welfare of the college he manifested that zeal and energy which characterized all his undertakings, and the success of the institution was largely due to his efforts. Dr. Casselberry was probably more extensively known outside the state as a strong, forcible writer, and a valuable contributor to medical literature. Many of his articles were extensively copied in medical publications. Lack of space prevents a detailed mention, but the following are among the more important papers: "An Inquiry into the Piiysiology of the Organic Nervous System" - American 'Jourual of Medical Science, 1852; "Causes of Fever" - Ibid, 1856; "Ancient Marriages of Consanguinit}-" - ll)id, 1859; a series of articles on "Causes of Epidemics," Kaihville Medical and Siiro-fcal Journal, 1857 to 185S. In 1857, Dr. Wright, of the Menipliii Medical /Recorder, made an able review of some of Dr. Casselberry's articles, in which he remarked that much credit was due him for the boldness and industry with which he strove to throw light on pathological subjects. He was one of the charter members of the Indiana State Medical Society, and his election as president of that body was a merited honor. Me was a permanent member of the American Medical Association, and it was one of his greatest pleasures to meet its members in annual session. Dr. Casselberry, though starting in life without any of the accidental aids of wealth, was able to conquer in every department of iuinian endeavor which he chose to enter. His character was a strange mingling of manlj' sternness and womanl}' kindness. He was gentle, almost to a fault, yet possessed an iron nerve and invincible will. He had the bearing and manner of a genuine gentleman, which, united with a comeliness of person and a fine presence, endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to become his associates. He died in Evansville, July 9, 1873, after a laborious and successful practice of twenty-eight years. In 1847, Dr. Casselberry was married to Miss Louisa Garvin, daughter of Jolm and Providence Garvin, of Gett3sburg, Pennsylvania. Two children were the result of this union, only one of whom, Mrs. Laura Dunkerson, is living.

George Brinton Walker, M. D., was born December 6, 1807, at Salem, New Jersey, and died September 6, 18S7, at Evansville, Ind. He was the son of William and Catharine (Tyler) Walker. After receiving his general education in the common schools of his native village, and in those of the city of Cincinnati, whither he had removed in his youth with his parents, he took up the study of medicine, and graduated in the spring of 1830, at the Ohio Medical College. After practicing medicine for five j'ears in Cincinnati, he removed to Evansville, where for more than half a century, and to within a few weeks of his death, he daily performed the duties of liis profession. He joined the \'anderburgh County Medical Society, in 1879, and served one term as its president, in 1886. He was also a member of the Evansville Medical Society, Tri-State Medical Society, First District Medical Society, of Ohio, and the Society of Medicine and Pliilosophy, of Ohio, during the presidency of Dr. Drake. He was dean and professor of obstetrics in the Medical College of Evansville, for several years from its establishment, and resigned this trust in 1881 only to be called upon to serve in a similar capacity in the newly organized Hospital Medical College. He was a member of the city board of health and its president for several years. During the civil war he served for three jears as surgeon in the various hospitals of this city, and was ever steadfast in his devotion to the Union. His public services were by no means confined to his profession. Always progressive and public-spirited, he did much to develop the natural resources of this locality and build up the city of Evansville. He was a director of the Evansville & Grawfordsville railroad during the period of its construction, was a state director of the Evansville branch of the state bank of Indiana, a member of the board of directors of the Public Hall company and a director of the Evansville Street Railway company. In politics Dr. Walker was a democrat, and attained some prominence. His first vote was cast for General Jackson. In 1852 he was a delegate to the Baltimore convention, which nominated Franklin Pierce to the presidency. Being a thorough student, uncommonly devoted to his books, and possessing a retentive memory and an exceptional!}- critical mind, he was well versed in every branch of the medical science. As a practitioner he was eminently successful, and throughout his long career in this city occupied a v^ry prominent place among the members of the medical profession. He was accomplished not only in professional but also in general literature. As a lecturer and writer he was accorded a very high rank, and as a conversationalist w'as considered delightful. Indeed, his intellectual peers were not numerous. His thorough manhness, the beauty of his character and the gentleness of his disposition endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his friendship. Always upright and honorable, kind and humane, he was much respected and beloved. Dr. Walker w-as married to Miss EHzabeth Clark, of Cincinnati, the 23d of June, 1835. He was never blessed with children of his own, but had in his family from their childhood the three children of his brother, Wm. H. Walker. Tlie widow and these children survive.

James P. DeBruler, M. D., for man\- years a well-known and successful physician in Evansville, was born in Orange County, North Carolina, September 21, 1817. During his infancy his parents removed to Dubois county, Indiana, bringing with them their slaves, whom the}- liberated soon after their arrival. The elder DeBruler bought a large tract of wild land, and began its improvement, he and his family suffering all the trials and hardships incident to pioneer life in the forests of Southern Indiana. The doctor w-as reared under tlie stern influences of cabin life in the woods, but the lessons learned from his experiences there proved highly serviceable in after years. His early mental training was necessarily meagre, because of the inferior schools of the pioneer era, but by dint of persistent study he obtained a familiarity with many good books, and at the age of eighteen began the study of medicine. Subsequently he graduated from the medical department of the University at Louisville. He began the practice of iiis profession at Rockport, in Spencer county, where he remained nearly twenty years, enjoying perhaps the largest practice confided to any physician to that locality. In 1855 he came to EvansviUe, where he remained extensively engaged in his profession until his decease. His abilities soon earned for him a high standing among physicians here, which lie lield throughout his residence in Evansville. In his practice he exhibited the highest degree of skill and professional attainments. He was appointed by President

Lincoln surgeon of Marine Hospital in this city, and continued on dut}' there until it was changed into a militar}' hospital, early in the war. He was its first surgeon and acted in that capacity as long as there was any need of his services. He took an active interest in all matters pertaining to the public welfare and did much to advance the general prosperity of this city. He was never a politician, but soon after coming to Evansville, in 1856, was nominated as a candidate for the legislature, but failed to be elected. From that time forward he devoted his entire attention to his professional duties. He was appointed, without solicitation on his part, postmaster of this cit}' by President Johnson, but resigned without taking charge of the ofKce. He had a deep love for the science to which he devoted so many years of his life, and pursued his labors with great enthusiasm. He was highly honorable in every relation of life and possessed in a marked degree the characteristics of genuine manliness. His death, occurring August 12, 1S74, was generally lamented. Dr. DeBruler was married, September 2, 1847, to Miss Sallie E. Graham, daughter ot the late Judge J. W. Graham. Their son, Claude G. DeBruler, deceased, was for some time editor and proprietor of the Evansville Daily yotirnal, and was known as one of the most intellectual and enterprising citizens of the city, in his d.ay.

Daniel Morgan, M. D., for many years a promment citizen and successful practitioner -'of Vanderburgh county, was born in Canterbury, Conn., March 22d, 1813. His paternal grandfather, James Morgan, a Welshman, who settled in Connecticut as carl)- as 1638, served the colon}^ six times in the general courts and occupied a prominent position in the colonial debates. His father, Isaac Morgan, was a successful farmer and a gentleman of prominence in the section in which he lived. His mother, whose maiden name was Mary Adams, was a relative of John Quincy Adam.s. After attending several seats of learning in Brooklyn and New Haven, he studied medicine in the office of an eminent physician and surgeon. Dr. A. F. Harris, of Canterbury. He graduated from the medical department of Yale College in 1835. Shortly afterward he came to Evansville, where he established himself in the practice of his profession, in which he rapidly rose to prominence, soon commanding a large and lucrati\e practice. In 1839 he was most happily married to Miss Matilda, daughter of Samuel Fisher, of Lynchburg, Va., who died December 22d, 1S87. Eight children were born to them, onl}' two of whom are now living, Mrs. M. A. Dixon, and Miss Julia A. Morgan. Dr. Morgan was a member of the American Medical Association, the Evansville Medical Society, and the Drake Academy of Medicine. In all of these medical societies he was an influential member and an acknowledged leader. He possessed a remarkable memorv and a well balanced mind, qualifications which made him an excellent physician. He was appointed surgeon of one of the U. S. hospitals in 1862, and it was while discharging his duties here that he had erysipelas inoculated in one of his fingers, which at length produced paralysis and later caused his death. Forty-four years of his life were devoted to the practice of his profession, in which ifis knowledge, skill, and energy were shown to be of the highest type. His reputation as a physician was onl}- equaled bj^ his record as a high-minded, valuable citizen. He always found time for matters of public import; took a lively interest in politics, and in 1868 was elected to the state senate wiiere he served four years, distinguishing himself by his sound views on all important legislation and makinjj an enviable record. In 1871, he was elected to a chair in the Medical college of Evansville, and was one of the most prominent members of the faculty. In his personal appearance he was a man of fine presence; and possessed a large amount of personal magnetism and rare social quahties. His kindness of heart, his genial disposition, and his untarnished Christian character, caused him to be esteemed and respected by all who knew him. At the age of seventeen he united with the Presbyterian church and was a consistent member of that organization throughout his life. His death, which was generally lamented, occurred January 25th, 1879.

Richard Hartloff, M. D., a leading physician and surgeon of Evansville, is a native of Prussia, born in the Rhine Province, August 16, 1845, the second of eight children born to Frederick William and Frederica (Borghoff) Hardoff. The father was born in 1815 and the mother in 1816. They emigrated to America in the spring of 1853, and settled near fronton, Ohio, and in the fall of the same year, removing to Indiana, settled near Cannelton, Perry county. Here in 1864 the mother died, and three years later the father removed to a farm in Spencer county, and continued to reside there until his death, which occurred in 1886. Of the children four survive. Dr. Hardoff attended school in his native country, advancing in his studies so far as to be versed in reading and writing in the German language, and afterward attended the public schools of Indiana until 1864. lie then entered Wallace College in Ohio, near Cleveland, where he attended two years. Returning to Indiana, he taught school for two j-ears in Perr}- and Vanderburg counties, and during that period read medicine. He next entered the medical department of the University of Louisville, Kj-., and graduated in 1871. He at once came to Evansville, and began practicing his profession. In 1876, he visited Europe and pursued a course of study of the eye and ear at the Vienna University, Austria. Returning to Evansville, he resumed the practice which he has continued to the present, meeting with pronounced success. Dr. Hartloff was united in marriage in 1867 to Emilia Johann, who was born in Prussia in 1 848, and died in 1875. To this union one son and one daughter were born, both of whom survive. In 1876 he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver, /ice Austin, who was born in Manchester, England, in 1844. Dr. Hartloff served as health officer of Vanderburgh county in 1883; was one of the board of pension examiners from 1882 to 1886; has been for three years a member of the Evansville board of health, of which he is president; and is also the present city physician. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. fraternities.

William G. Ralston, M. D., a pioneer citizen of southwestern Indiana, and for many j^ears a prominent member of the medical profession in Evansville, was born in Princeton, Gibson county, Ind., February 13, 1819. During his boyhood the schools in his locahty were very imperfect. He succeeded, however, in obtaining a good common school education, and in 1S41 began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Joseph Neely, of Cynthiana, Posey county, Ind. After pursuing his studies three years he began the practice in partnership with his old preceptor, but one year later established himself at Boonville, the county seat of Warrick count}'. Here he remained eighteen years, successfully engaged in the practice. He soon attained a prominent place among the physicians of that town, which he maintained throughout the whole of his residence there. In 1863, he came to Evansville, where he lias since been engaged in tlie general practice. He was surgeon of the Eighty-tirst Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and while in that position was appointed by President Lincoln surgeon of the board of enrollment for the First congressional district of Indiana, in which capacity he served two years. In 1S69, he was appointed surgeon of the U. S. Marine Hospital at this place, and held the position four years. Since that time his efforts have been devoted entirely to the general practice. Although his extensive practice and long period of stud}', shaped by the suggestions of his varied experiences as a practitioner, had familiarized him with the diseases prevailing in this locality and the approved methods of their treatment, yet when the Evansville Medical College was established, he was matricujated in the institution and graduated therefrom in 1S72. In his practice Dr. Ralston has been eminently successful, while his social relations have been of the most gratifying character. He has not sought by questionable methods to attain a popularity not wholly merited. But performing every dut}' without ostentation, and carrying into his professional work the suggestions of a gentle disposition and a kind heart, he has endeared himself to all with whom he has come in contact. Dr. Ralston was married in April, 1850, to Miss Isabella Matthewson, daughter of Dr. R. C. Matthewson, of Boonville, Ind. Mrs. Ralston was born September 20, 1830, and died in 1S82. Of this union three sons were born : William M., Charles N., and Andrew G. The eldest of these died in Texas, in 1885. Dr. Ralston is a member of Crescent Lodge No. 122, I. O. O. F., and belongs to the First Cumberland IVesbyterian church. Politically he was originally a whig, and has been a republican since the organization of that partv.

Matthias Muiiliiausen, M. D., prominent as a physician and a public spirited citizen, has worked out his career from his youth in this city. His father. Dr. Francis Muhlhausen, an erudite and distinguished physician, for man}^ years occupied an honorable place in Evansville, both in professional and social circles. He was a native of Germany, and there married Mary Ann Jageman. Their son, Matthias, was born at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Januarj' 19, 1833. Emigrating to America in the fall of 1838, they located in Baltimore, where they remained a short time. They moved thence to Taylorsville, Ohio, where for about one year Dr. Muhlhausen was engaged in the practice of his profession. At the end of this time he was induced to locate in Evansville, and came here in the fall of 1839. From that time until his death in 1862 he resided here, and practiced medicine and surgery. He was a scholarly and skillful physician, a graduate of Heidelberg University', and had one of the largest practices known to the profession in southern Indiana, during his day, extending as it did from Owensburg, Ky., to Mt. Vernon, Ind. Perhaps no physician who ever practiced here left a fairer name professionally and socially, and to-day he is remembered as one of the prominent men of southern Indiana during the period of its most rapid development. His wife survived him sixteen years and died in this city. They were the parents of two children, Matthias, and a younger brother who died in 1852.

Dr. M. Muhlhausen received his early mental training in the public schools of this citj', but when quite young was sent to St. Gabriel college at Vincennes, Ind., where for a time he pursued his studies. At an early age he began the study of medicine under the supervision of his father, and later attended the Evansville Medical college, graduating thereus from in February, 1854. ^^ began practicing his profession in Evansville at once and has continued uninterruptedly to the present, being now recognized as one of the leading physicians of the city. While the demands of his profession have, to a great extent, engrossed his attention, he has not neglected his duties as a citizen. He has filled various official positions during his active life, and has served with credit to himself and profit to the public in everj^ such relation. He has represented his ward in the citv council, has been a member of the board of health, and a member of the board of Metropolitan police commissoners, where he was associated with Capt. J. A. Lemcke, now treasurer of state, and Mr. Ed. Law. For four 3-ears, from 1872 to 1876, he had charge of St. Mary's hospital. His public spirit has caused him to be identified with many efforts to advance the general welfare of the city. He was one of the chief instruments in securing the State Insane As3lum at this point, and in various ways, especially as an active member of the Business Men's association, has contributed largely to the city's prosperity. He has been a director and is now president of the People's Savings bank, one of the safest and most prosperous institutions of its kind in Indiana. Dr. Muhlhausen was married, November 8, 1S59, to Josephine Reitz, daughter of Clement Reitz, sr., a citizen of tliis city. Mrs. Muhlhausen was a native of Germany and died in this city December 28, 1881, leaving two sons and one daughter. In politics Dr. Muhlhausen has affiliated with tlie democratic partly; he is a member of the Roman Catholic church.

William S. Pollard, M. D., one of the prominent practitioners of the city of Evansville, was born in Carmi, 111., Nov. i, 1838. His father, William, was a physician, a graduate of one of the medical universities of Virginia, his native state, and a successful practitioner. On account of his hatred for the " peculiar institution," he liberated his slaves and removed to Kentucky, thence to Mt. Vernon, Indiana, where he practiced his profession for several years. From Mt. Vernon he went to Cynthiana, Ind., where he died in 1S74. He was a thorough gentleman of the old school, kind, courteous, and the personification of liberality. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The boyhood and early manhood of William S. was passed under the paternal roof. He received an academical education, and in i860 commenced the study of medicine in his father's office. The following year, however, he joined the Federal army as a member of an Illinois Infantry regiment, with which organization he remained but a short time. Returning to Indiana, he aided in the formation of the Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantr}', Col. Hovey commanding. On the muster-in of the regiment he was commissioned second lieutenant and assigned to Company K. By regular gradations he rose to the rank of lieutenantcolonel, aided only by his ability as an officer and his splendid record as a soldier. He participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged, notably among the number the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Shiloh, Champion Hills, the siege of Corinth, the battles of Blakely and Mobile, Ala., and other minor engagements. The close of the war found the regiment at Galveston, Texas, whence they were ordered home for muster-out. Returning to civil life, he first engaged in merchandizing; but this vocation not proving congenial, he resolved to make the practice of medicine his life's work. In 1869 he entered the Miami Medical college, from which institution he graduated with honor in the class of 1871. In the same year he came to Evans- ville and began the practice in company with that eminent physician and citizen, Dr. James P. DeBruler, with whom lie remained until the death of the latter in 1S75, when he succeeded to the larger share of his practice. One singular fact in connection with the doctor's professional life, and perhaps a remarkable one, is that he has never changed his location nor his office since he first began the practice in iSyr. In the practice of medicine Dr. Pollard has been highly successful, especially in diseases of the chest. Me occupies a foremost position among his medical brethren, and is ever\ where recognized not only as an able and successful physician but as a valuable citizen. For three years he was county physician ; and for ten years has been examininjr suri^eon for the United States Pension Bureau. He is also a member of the city hospital association. He affiliates with the republican party, and is a prominent member of the G. A. R. In the Masonic order lie has held a conspicuous place, being now captain-general of Lavallette Commandery, K. T., having occupied in regular succession all the intermediate chairs. In civil, military and political life his record is untarnished, and his career affords another example of the well-known fact that ability, industry and honesty, coupled with pluck and energy, always produce success. In 1S74 ^'^"^ doctor was united in marriage with Miss Mattie A., daughter of Gideon Sutton, of Centerburg, Ohio. Two children have been born to them: one died in infancy, and the remaining child, Walter S., is a bright boy of four years.

A. M. Hayden, M. D., physician and surgeon, of Evansville, Ind., was born in Hampshire county, Va., (now West Virginia), May 28, 1852, and is the son of Dr. A. R. and Louisa (Thompson) Hayden. His fatiier was born in Kentucky, in 1807, being the son of Virginian parents who emigrated from their native state to Missouri, in the early part of the century-, and remained but a short time, returning to Virginia where they lived and died. Dr. A. B. Hayden is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College and now resides in Virginia, having retired from active labor after a lone and successful practice of his profession. His wife, Louisa Thompson, a nati\-e of Hampshire' county, Va., born in 1815, and still surviving, is the daughter of honorable \'irginians, who, in their day, occupied a prominent place in the localit}- where they resided. Dr. A. M. Hayden is the vouncrest of eight children. His early education was secured in the country schools of his native county. His youth was passed on his father's farm, working at farm labor during the summer, and attendin<r school durin<r the winter months. Later he finished his literarj' education at Winchester seminar}', Winchester, Va. In 1S70, he began the study of medicine with his father as a preceptor, and in March 1875, graduated from Sterling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio. Coming to the west, he settled at Newburgh, Ind., and there began, at once, the practice of his profession in partnership with Dr. P. S. Thompson, of that place. About two years later he located in Evanville, where he has since resided, obtaining a large practice and recognition as one of the best physicians in the city. In 1S7S, Dr. Hayden took a course of lectures in the medical department of the Universit}' of New York, and in 1855, being prepared by the varied experiences of a ten years' practice for the stud\- of every branch of medical science, pursued a course of instruction at the New York Polyclinic. Returning to Evansville he began to devote especial attention to surgical science, and in that branch of his practice has already attained an honorable eminence. The extent of his achievements and tlie result of his Hfe's work ought not to be reckoned at this time, for even the prime of his activity is not vet passed. His usefulness as a citizen and ph\-sician has long been recognized, and his career thus far, has been eminently successful. He is a member of the Vanderburgh Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. To the journal of the American Medical Association he has contributed some valuable papers. He has obtained popularity in social circles. For manv years he has been an earnest member of Orion Lodge No. 35, K. of P. He is now chancellor commander and is said to be one of the best otficers the lodge ever had. He is a good parliamentarian, loyal to the order and untiring in his efforts to advance its prosperity. He wields a large influence and has done much to place P3-thianisni on a firm basis in this cit}' and in a high place in popular esteem. He was married October I, 1S79, to Malinda A. Van Dusen, a native of Vanderburgh county, born September 26, 1861, who is the daughter of ^Martin A. and Abbie (Olmstead) Van Dusen. Her maternal grandfather was Judge William Olmstead, a distinguished pioneer of this county. Two daughters have been born of this union.

John B. Weever, M. D., did not begin his practice in Evans ville until 1886, but very soon thereafter his abilities were recognized and alreadv his worth has attracted to him an extensive and lucrative business. For many years, though not a resident of this cit}', he was bv no means a stranger in it. His boyhood was spent here, his father being for a Ion/' time a citizen of the place, and the greater portion of his life has been passed in the neighbo? Ing town of Mount Vernon, in Posey county. He was born in the town of HoUowell, Kennebec county,

Maine, September 25, 1836. His father. Dr. Charles S. Weever, was a native of Massachusetts, born in 1809. He came to Evansville in 1837, and first engaged in merchandising, but the business was not congenial to him, and failing to meet with the degree of success which he had anticipated and desired, he began the study of medicine in the office of that distinguished pioneer physician. Dr. William Trafton. Later he attended the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, Pa., where he graduated in 1844. Returning to Evansville he formed a copartnership with his late preceptor, with whom he was associated until Dr. Trafton's death. In 1850 he removed to Mt. Vernon, Ind., where he was engaged in general practice until his death, which occurred in 1861. He was successful in the practice, and was the first professor of anatomy in the Evansville medical college. He is still remembered by the older citizens of this city as an upright man and a skilful physician.

Dr. John B. Weever received an academical education and in 1855 began the study of medicine in his father's office. Subsequently he continued his studies under the direction of Dr. S. D. Gross, of Philadelphia, and entering the Jefferson Medical College in that cit}', graduated therefrom in 1858. He then returned to Mt. Vernon and engaged in the practice with his father until the hitter's decease, in 1S61. Thereafter he continued his professional work alone, remaining in Mt. Vernon until 1886, when he came to Evansville. He did a successful business and was recognized as a most able and skillful physician. Upon coming to Evansville he at once took a high rank among the physicians of the place and by reason of his worth as a citizen and physician has established himself in public favor. He has been a member of the Vanderburg Count}' Medical Society since 1886, and is at this time its president. For many years he has been a member of the Indiana state medical society and the American Medical Association. In his religiou.s and political affiliations he is a Presbyterian and a republican. In 1S62, Dr. Weaver was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Slocum, Carmi, 111. Of this union seven children have been born, only three of whom survive, as follows: Walter R., George S., and Paul S.

Edwin Walker, M. D., Ph. D., a prominent physician and surgeon of Evansville, was born in this city May 6, 1853, and is the son of James T. and Charlotte (Burtis) Walker, distinguished pioneers, mentioned more at length elsewhere in these pages.* He was educated in the public schools of this cit}', graduating from the high school in 1869. Later he spent two vears at Hanover College, Hanover, Ind., pursuing a course of classical study. While there he was a member of the Union Literary Society and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. G. B. Walker, of this city, in 1871, and at the same time attended three courses of lectures in the Evansville Medical College, graduating therefrom in 1874. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession and in the same year was appointed professor of anatomy in the college where recentlv he had been a student. In 1S77 '""^ attended a course of lectures in New York city, and two years later again entered the universit}-, in that city, where he graduated with honors, taking the prize for the greatest proficiency in diseases of the nervous system. During this winter he was a private student of Prof. E. C. Seguin, whose scientific methods did much to shape his subsequent studies. Returning to Evansville, he was made professor of diseases of women and diseases of the nervous system in the medical college of this city, and again resumed the duties of his profession, achieving through his merit a large measure of success. In 1S83 he attended a course of lectures at the New York city Polyclinic and pursued a special course of study on diseases of women and diseases of the throat, under direction of Prof. Bosworth. Two years later he spent two months attending hospital clinics, and in the fall of the same year went to Europe, where he remained until August, 1886, spending his time in studv especiallv on diseases of women and of the nervous system, receiving private instruction from and examining the work of the leading teachers in Berlin, Vienna, London, and Edinburgh. Again in 1888 he spent such time as he could take from his practice in New York city instructing himself in the medical science. Few men have entered with greater zeal upon the study of any branch of science and have attained greater success in (jualifying themselves for the practical application of theories and principles than has Dr. Walker. His life has been particularly active. He has explored carefully and thoroughlv many avenues of learning, and by the systematic methods of a perfect student has made his mind a veritable storehouse of useful information. In 1876 and 187S he was county physician; with others he was instrumental in establishing the city hospital, and he is now a member of the Vanderburgh County Medical Society, the State of Indiana Medical Society, the Mississippi Valley Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. Few men ha\e more thoroughlv fitted themselves for a successful life's work in any chosen profession than has Dr. Walker. Recognizing this fact, the faculty of Hanover College, one of the leading educational institutions in the state, conferred upon him, in 1888, the degree of Ph. D, In 1880, Dr.

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Walker was united in marriage to Miss Capitola Hudspeth, a native of Boonville, Ind., born in 1859, and daughter of George and Margaret (hmith) Hudspeth, for many years well known residents of this city.

George P. Hodson, M. D., physician and surgeon of Evansville, is a native of this city, born April 11, 1S53. He is the son of John M. and Jane (Vaughn) Hodson. During his boyhood he attended the public schools of this city, and at the age of seventeen years entered Asbary University (now DePauw University) at Greencastle, Ind. Here he spent three years, passing through the junior year, but was unable to complete the course. In 1873, he began the stud}' of medicine in the office of that eminent physician, so long and so favorabl\- known in Evansville, Dr. George B. Walker. He entered the Evansville Medical College, and graduated in February, 1876. Immediately thereafter he commenced the practice' of his profession, achieving success, not, however, without meeting many discouragements. In 1883-4 ^^ attended a course of lectures at the New York Polyclinic, and there added greatly to his store of information. Returning to Evansville, he was appointed professor of obstetrics in the Evansville Medical College, and filled that chair until the college closed, in 1SS5. For this position he was well qualified, having made the study of obstetrics a specialty, and his discharge of its duties was eminently satisfactor}'. For three years from 1SS4 he was secretary of the board of health of Evansville, and in that capacity rendered valuabl** service to the citv. He was instrumental in founding the Evansville city hospital. He is now a member of the Vanderburgh County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, the Mississippi Valley Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Hodson was married on the I2th day of October, 1875, to Miss Mary Smith, of Richland county. 111., who is a native of Posey connt}', Ind., born March 27, 1856. The varied experience of a ten years' practice, attended by a constant and thorough reading, prepared Dr. Hodson for the skillful treatment of many forms of disease. His ability had been recognized, and his practice had constantly extended itself until his time was fully occupied by the proper discharge of his professional duties. But desiring to enjoy every advantage and be abreast of the times, he again, in 18S7, visited New York citv, and there spent much time in the hospitals and in the study of the medical science under the direction of the best instructors. Dr. Hodson is a young man, with the greater and more important portion of his life's work before him. What he may }'et achieve cannot be stated with certainty, but his attainments and his past successes justify the most favorable predictions.

Benjamin J. Day, M. D., is of English descent and was born in Calvert county, Md.,June 28, 1822. His father, Robert J. Dav, was a planter, who died in 1S30. His mother, Marj- Da}-, died when he was an infant. Left an orphan at the age of eight he was soon taught to rely upon his own resources. His early training was received in the inferior schools of that time. He obtained, however, the rudiments of an English education. In 1839 he obtained a position as clerk in a store at Prince Frederick, Md., where he remained a year, at the end of this time giving up his position to begin the study of medicine. In the spring of 1840, he entered the office of Dr. William H. McDaniel, but soon after received an invitation from an elder brother - a practicing physician at Mount Carmel, 111., to come to him, which he did in July of the same year. For two years he applied himself very earn- estl}' to his medical studies, and at the end of that time began the practice under adverse circumstances in Gibson county, Ind- Success liowever, attended his efforts. In the autumn of 1847, he entered the University of Maryland at Baltimore, but did not complete his studies there. He graduated in 1856, from the Pennsylvania Medical College at Philadelphia. Becoming tired of country practice he removed to Baton Rouge, La., where he remained until i860, when he returned on private business. The war breaking out, he decided to locate in Evansville, which he didin 1S62. Ilewasappointed acting assistant surgeon of hospital No. 3, and soon after received a commission as pension surgeon. On the reorganization of the Evansville Medical College he was appointed to the chair of Surgical Pathology, which he filled acceptably for several years. He has been a contributor to several medical journals and is a member of the State and Vanderburgh County Medical Societies. With the exception of Dr. Bray he is perhaps the oldest resident physician in the city. He is now retired from active practice.

William H.Maghee, M. D., a prominent young physician and surgeon of this cit\', is a native of Evansville, born June 22, 1856. His father, Joseph B. Maghee, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Ilohnesburg, April 9, 1814. He came to Evansville in 1836. He was for a number of years engaged in the dry goods business in the city, and then purchasing a farm removed there and remained for a number of years. He then returned to this city, where he now resides, living in retirement. The mother of Dr. Maghee is Marj- Jacobs, who was born in Evansville, September 13, 1819, and is now the oldest living nativeborn inhabitant of the city. Her father was Gen. J. H. Jacobs, who was a native of Penn- syh'ania, and was one of the pioneers of Vanderburg county, there being only a few houses in Evansville when he arrived. He had the first glass window in Evansville, in his house, and killed the last bear ever seen in this section of the county. He was an officer in the war between the United States and Mexico, going from Vanderburgh count}', and during the war was wounded in the knee, from the effects of which his death occurred. To Joseph and Mary Maghee eight children were born, six of whom sur- ^-i\-e, three sons and three daughters. Dr. Maghee was reared in Evansville and attended the public schools, graduating from the private academy of Misses Hooker and Hough. He began reading medicine in 1876, with Dr. Joseph W. Irwin, one of the leading physicians of Evansville at that time and now a prominent practitioner of Louisville, Ky. In 1879 entered Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, from which he graduated in 1881. He next located in Princeton, practicing his profession there until August, 1884, and then located in Evansville, where he has since practiced with success. He is a member of the Gibson county Medical Society and of the State Medical Society, also of the Mississippi Valley Tri-State Medical Society. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, being made a Mason in 1885, Chapter Mason in 1887, and Knight Templar in 1888. He was married June 15, 18S1, to Ella C. Kimball, of Princetown, Ind., who was the daughter of J. C. and Amanda Kimball, and was born December 10, 1858. She died October 14, 1884. One child was born to this union, on May 22, 1882, and died May 19, 1883.

John E. Owen, M. D., began the practice of his profession in Evansville in 1880. He was born in Madisonville, Ky., October i, 1854, 'i"<^^ when twenty-one years of age became a student of medicine in the office of his brother Dr. A. M. Owen. He graduated from the Evansville Medical College in 1879. "^^^ following year he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York city, and graduated from that institution in 1880. He was a member of the faculty of the Evansville Medical College, occupying the position of demonstrator of anatoni}', which position he resigned to enter the Hospital Medical College of Evansville, where, until the close of that institution, he filled the chair of professor of anatomy. He has been county physician, and is a member of several important medical associations.

P. Y. McCoy, M. D., of Evansville, was born in Golconda, 111., June 29, 1S41. His paternal grandfather, John McCoy, was a native of Kentucky, vvho early emigrated to Indiana territory, settling within the present limits of Clarke county. There, in 181 7, his father, Dr. George R. McCoy, was born. Dr. George McCoy possessed a sturdy character, a strong intellect and a good education, which he obtained by dint of untiring effort. He was a graduate of the old Transylvania Medical College at Louisville, K3\, completing his studies there about 1835 or 1836. Emigrating to Golconda, 111., he practiced his profession in that town and vicinity until his death in 1848. During his day he was the leading physician of the county and was well and favorably known. Upon the removal of the Cherokee, Choctaw and other Indian tribes from northern Alabama and Mississippi to the Indian territory, he was selected by the U. S. government to attend to their wants while en-route. His wife, the mother of Dr. P. Y. McCoy, was Mary Fields, who was born at Golconda in 1818, and is now a resident of that place. Her father, Daniel Fields, was a native of Kentucky, who emigrated to Ilhnois at an early date and settled in what is now Pope county. At one time he was a large land owner in the county, and laid out and founded the town of Golconda. The descendants of the pioneer Daniel Fields were always eminently respectable. Dr. P. Y. McCoy was reared in Golconda and his early mental training was obtained in the public schools of that place. Later he pursued his studies at Franklin College, Frankhn, Ind. At the age of eighteen j-ears he began the study of medicine at Golconda under the directions of Count Albert De Leczynski, a Polish exile, who was banished from his native country on account of his political opinions. He was a graduate of the University at Vienna, a man of varied attainments, and one of the most skilled physicians and surgeons of the countiy. Dr. McCoy attended his first course of lectures in 1860-61 at Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., and graduated from that institution in 1863. In the same, year he began the practice of his profession in Golconda, his native town, but soon thereafter removed to Columbus, Ky., where he remained about ten years. While living in Kentucky he was a member of the Kentucky State Medical Society, and was its delegate in 1873 to the meeting of the American Medical Association at St. Louis, Mo. In 1873, htted by the experience of ten years' practice to comprehend the most difficult subjects presented in medical instruction, he spent several months in New York city pursuing his studies and attending the hospitals. In addition to the valuable instruction received in the university and hospitals he pursued a special course of study under the tutelage of Dr. Marion Sims, devoting particular attention to the diseases of women. He also gave much time to surgery and is now regarded as being among the more prominent surgeons of southern Indiana. In the fall of 1873 he came to Evansville and resumed tlie duties of his profession. His popularit}' and jiractice gradually extended themselves and he was soon recognized as one of the leading physicians of Evans\ille. In 1884 he again visited New York. City and there took two courses of lectures at the Polyclinic College. During its existence he occupied the chair of surgery in the Evansville Medical College. He is now a member of the Vanderburgh County Medical Society, surgeon of the L. & N. R. R. at this point, one of the best of phj'sicians, respected on every hand, and enjoys a high professional and social standing While not a specialist and although engaged in the general practice, he gives especial attention to surgery and the diseases of women, and in these two departments of the practice he has been particularly successful. In Masonryhe has attained the degrees of Templarism, and he is a prominent member of the K. of P. Dr. McCoy was married in 1865 to Miss Nellie Woods, who was born in Livingston count}', Ky., in 1845. She died in 1871, leaving a son and daughter, the latter surviving. In 1876 the doctor married EtRe Carr, who was born in Kentucky in 1856, and is the daughter of N. F. Carr, of this city.

Charles Knapp, M. D., physician and surgeon, and a leading citizen of Evansville, is a native of Germany. He was born at Birkenfeld, near the Rhine, December 21, 1845, the son of Dr. Charles J., and Catherine (Tuerkis) Knapp. Dr. Charles J. Knapp was born in 1823, and was educated in the schools of his native land. He came to America in 185 1, landing at New Orleans. He remained there a short time and then went to New Albany, were he resided until about 1856, and then removed to Rockport, Ind. He next went to Boonville, Ind., about i860, and engaged in merchandising. Later he was employed in the drug business, and subsequently took up the study of medicine. In 1874 ^'^^ visited Germany and pursued a course of study at Heidelberg, having previously attended Bellevue Hospital college at New York. Returning to Boonville from Europe he engaged in the practice of medicine, and bid fair to make a successful and popular physician, but his career was cut short by death in 1875. Catharine (Tuerkis) Knapp died in 1856. To these parents four children were born, two of whom, Drs. Charles and Emil Knapp, of this cit}', survive. The father was married a second time, to Augusta C. Ross, and to that union four children were born, three of whom survive. His second wife dying, he was married a third time, to Mrs. Louisa C. Radmann, who survives him, and is a resident of Boonville, Ind. Dr. Charles Knapp came with his parents to America in 1851. He was reared principally in New Albany, Ind., where he attended the public schools. He began the study of medicine in Boonville, Ind., in 1865, and in 1865-6 attended Rush Medical College at Chicago. During 1866-7 he attended Bellevue Hospital College at New York, and for two years next thereafter, practiced at Huntingburgh, Ind. In 1869-70 he again attended Bellevue college, and on March i, 1870, graduated from the institution. He returned to Boonville, but soon removed to Ferdinand, Ind., where he practiced until his removal to Evansville, in 1 88 1, where he has since resided and practiced his profession. He was united in marriage at Huntingburgh, Ind., in 1868, to Emma Pickhardt, who was born in Evansville, in 1851, and is the daughter of William Pickhardt. To this union Jive children have been born, four of whom survive. In 1882 Dr. Knapp was selected to till the chair of pathology arid practice of medicine, and lecturer on the eye and ear at the Hospital Medical College of Evansville, which he occupied until the suspension of the college in 1886. He was also chosen secretary of the college in 1883, and served until the suspension. He was a charter member of the Dubois Count}- Medical Society, organized in 1S74, and has been since 1884 a member of the Vanderburgh Medical Society. He is also a member of the Mississippi Valley Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

Columbus V. Wedding, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Ohio countv, Kv., December 2, 1852, and is the son of Mark and Nanc}- J. (Hale) Wedding. He received a liberal education, and at the age of sixteen years began the study of medicine with Dr. Josiah Hale, of Owensboro, Kv., as his preceptor. He remained with Dr. Hale four years, and in the winter of 1872-3 attended a course of medical lectures at the University of Louisville, K.\. Immediately thereafter he began the practice of medicine at Stephensport, in Breckenridge count}', Ky., and succeeded in building up a good business. In 1878, he returned to the university at Louisville and graduated in February of the following year. He returned to his practice, but desiring to increase his knowledge, visited New York and Philadelphia, in 1880, and in the hospitals of those cities obtained much valuable experience and information. Returning toBreckenridire county, after an absence of six months, he resumed his professional duties, and continued actively engaged for three years. At the end of this time he visited the hospitals of London, where his observations added materially to his education. Thereafter, until 1S86, he remained at his old home, practicing and meeting with much success. June I, 1886, he came to Evansville, and has since resided in this city. His success has been remarkably gratifying. He possesses a large practice, and is considered a skillful physician and surgeon. Dr. Wedding was married, June 8, 1870, to Laura E. Pate, a native of Kentucky, born December 27, 1 85 2, and daughter of John A., and Matilda (Morton) Pate. To this union one son, Eslell \'., has been born. Mrs. Wedding is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The doctor is a member of Crescent Lodge No. 122, I. O. O. F., and of Excelsior Lodge, No. 38, A. O. U. W. In politics he is a republican.

Louis D. Brose, M. D., is of German descent, and was born in the city of Evansville, April 20, 1859. He was educated in the public schools of the city, and began the study of medicine in the drug store of Dr. John Laval in 1877. His medical preceptors were Drs. Bray and Wheeler and Dr. H. W. Austin, then surgeon of the Marine Hospital. His preparatory course was a very thorough one. In 1877-8 he attended the Evansville Medical College, and in the autumn of 1879 entered the Medical University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1881. His thesis was entitled, " An Experimental Contribution to our Knowledge of Bright's Disease," and set forth the results of experiments which had been made on domestic animals, his object being to trace the progress of the disease from its inception to its more advanced stages. This article attracted the attention of physicians and was published in many of the leading medical journals. After graduating in medicine he entered the philosophical department of the same institution and received the degree of Ph. D. and a gold medal for general proficiency in the hygienic department. In 1S82 he became the resident surgeon and ph} sician of the German Hospital, of Philadelphia. In this hospital he had much valuable experience, and when leaving the institution he had so far advanced in the pro- fession that upo n his return to Evansville he was appointed demonstrator of anatomy in the Evansville Medical College. The next year he became professor of aiiatomy and retained this position until the college was closed. Me then gave his attention to the practice of medicine and surgery-, in which he is now engaged. He was physician and obstetrician to the Evansville Home of the Friendless in 1S83 and 1884, and for two j'ears was physician to the Evansville Orphan Asylum. In 1S86 he was appointed surgeon of the Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railroad at this place. His contributions to medical literature have been numerous. His tirst article appeared in the Philadelphia JMcdical A^civs in 18S3, was ably written, and attracted much favorable notice. Man}- other articles on subjects relating to the medical science have appeared from time to time in the daily press and the medical journals of the country, all of which have elicited the favorable comments of able phvsicians. His especial proficiency as a microscopist is worthy of note. Numerous instances are on record where he has removed small portions of tumors from patients, and after microscopical examination has made an accurate diagnosis afterward of great value in operations undertaken for the patient's benefit.

Charles Park Bacon, M. D., was born in Christian county, Ky., September 6, 1S36, and is the son of Charles A. and Susan (Rowlett) Bacon, both natives of Virginia. His father was a man of sterling integrity, with great natural endowments, both mental and physical. Educated in the common schools and academies of Kentucky, he began the study of medicine, at the age of twenty-one, in the office of his brother, Dr. Thomas L. Bacon, of Henderson county, Ky. In the winter of 1859-60 he entered the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated therefrom in the spring of 1861. Immediately thereafter he began the practice of his profession at Cadiz, Trigg county, Ky., where he remained until 1873, in which year he came to Evansville, where he has since resided. Dr. Bacon's abilities secured him a lucrative business at Cadiz, but desiring a larger field, he came to this city, where he has been equallv successful. He is a member of the Vanderburgh County Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. With others he was instrumental in establishing the cit}- hospital. He filled acceptably the chairs of anatomy, surger}- and diseases of women, in the Hospital Medical College of Evansville. His thorough familiarity with the varied branches of the medical science, and the successes achieved in his practice, have gained for him a high rank among the physicians of the city. January 23d, 1866, at Cadiz, Ky., he was married to Miss Emma C. Mayes, daughter of Judge Matthew Mayes, one of the foremost lawyers of Kentucky. Of this union one child has been born, Miss Mayes. Dr. Bacon is a member of the Methodist church, and Mrs. Bacon of the Christian church.

Edward Linthicum, M. D., one of the leading physicians of Evansville, was born at Rumsey, Ky., May 3d, 1846, the son of Rufus and Sarah (Hicks) Linthicum. The father was a physician of repute, and had been a student under that eminent practitioner, Dr. Dudley, of Lexington, Ky. but he died in 1863, Edward's mother having passed away two years previous. The home of the family at the time of the death of the parents was in Henderson county, Ky., and at Henderson, the education of the son Edward was obtained. The latter began the study of medicine during the ife of his father, in the office, and afterward, in 1S65, he entered the Ohio Medical Col-

\ege. In the winter of 1866-7, he matricuated at the Long Island College Hospital, and graduated from that institution. His beginnings in the practice of his profession were in Kentuck}', where he remained three years, and then practiced one year at Roseville. Ark., after which he came to Evansville, in 1873. Here he has ever since remained, achieving signal success in the work of his profession, and winning a place in the front rank of the medical men of this region. Dr. Linthicum is a member of the American Medical Association, the Tri-state Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association, and the societies of Vanderburgh county and the Mississippi valley. In 1875 he occupied the position of demonstrator of anatomy in the Evansville Medical College, and in 1876, was professor of urinary diseases and clinical surger\'. The establishment of the city hospital is in part due to the efforts of Dr. Linthicum who heartily joined in the movement. The doctor's fraternal connections are with Rainbow lodge, No. 67, I. O. O. F., of Kentucky, and St. George lodge, K. of P., Evansville. In 1885 Dr. Linthicum visited Europe, spending his time mainlv at London, Vienna and Berlin. While in Berlin war was declared between Servia and Bulgaria, and lie offered his services as a surgeon to the Servian army, and served in that capacity during the war.

John T. Binkley, M. D., a prominent physician and surgeon, and member of the United States board of pension examiners was born in Davidson count}*, Tenn., on Stone river, near the city of Nashville, June 15, 1829. He is the son of H. J. and N. M. (Gleaves) Binkley, natives of Tennessee, the father born in 1S06 and the mother in 1812. The death of his mother occurred in 1844, that of his father in 1887. Dr. Binkle}^ was educated in the public schools of his native state and at Tracy College, and began the study of medicine when twenty-two years of age. In 1852-3 he attended the Pennsylvania Medical College at Philadelphia, graduating therefrom and then spending a year in the hospitals of that cit3% He commenced the practice of his profession in Stewart county, Tenn., in 1854, and in the following j-ear removed to Trenton, in the western part of the same state. Here he remained but a short time, moving thence to the cit}' of Nashville, where he remained until 1S58. In that year he located in Shawneetown, 111., and for some time was one of the most successful practitioners in that place. He came to Evansville in 1884, and has since continuouslv practiced his profession in this city, attaining a high standing among physicians and enjoying an extensive practice. In Tennessee, while at Nashville, Dr. Binkley was a member of the Davidson County Medical association, and, upon his removal to Shawneetown, became identified with the Medical Association of Southern Illinois. Here his prominence in the profession was recognized by an appointment as examining surgeon for the United States pension othce for Gallatin county. His contributions to medical literature have been considerable. A paper on " Gun-shot wounds of the brain," read to the Medical Association of Southern Illinois, was commented on favorably by eminent physicians, and was noticed by two European journals. Some other papers which attracted especial attention were those on " Diseases of the sacroiliac sj-nchondrosis," " American hellebore (veratrum viride)," and "Medical electricity." In June, 1885, he was made a member of the board of examining surgeons for the United States pension office at this place, and is now secretary of the board. Dr. Binkley has been married three times. His first wife, to whom he was married in April,

1854, was Miss Eliza Ryan, a native of Robinson county, Tenn., born Jul}' 22, 1837, and daughter of Dr. T. J. Ryan, of Springfield,Tenn. She died March 22, 1S70, leaving four children. Mis second marriage occurred November 8, 1870, by which Miss Susan 11. Rackerby, a native of Princeton, Ky., born September 17, 1837, became his wife. Her deatii occurred July 14, 187S. The doctor's present wife, to whom he was married November 12, 1878, was Miss Calantha Stubblefield, and was born at Sharpsburg, Md., June 12, 1836.

T. E. Powell, M. D., is a native of Union count}-, Ky., where he was born March i, 184S, the son of James and Jane (Leach) Powell. James Powell was a native of North Carolina, born about 1809, and died in 1877. His wife, Jane Leach, was born in Tennessee, in 181 3, and is now a resident of Uniontown, Ky. To these parents nine children were born, Dr. Powell being the eighth, and of tiiese five are now living. Dr. Powell was reared on the farm in Union county, attended the public schools of the neighborhood, and finished his literary education at Princeton College, Ky. He began the study of medicine in 1872, at Uniontown, Ky., and attended his first course of lectures in 1872-3, at the University of Louisville, where he graduated in 1874- ^^^ tiien began practicing at Corydon, Henderson county, Ky., where he remained until 1876, when he located at Uniontown. There he practiced until 1884. Going to New York he pursued a post-graduate course of study in the medical college of that city, and obtained his degree in 1885. He next located in Evansville, where he has continued in the practice of his profession ever since, meeting with success. Dr. Powell is a member of the Vanderburgh County Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the K. and L. of H. and K. of P. fraternities. He was married in October, 1875, to Miss MoUie E. Dorsey, a native of Princeton, Ind., daughter of Wm. L. Dorsey, cashier of the People's National Bank of Princeton. Mrs. Powell died April 6, 1885.

IsATAM Wilton, M. D., police surgeon of Evansville, was born at New Albany, of American parents, September 27, 1846. His father was James Wilton, a native of Kentucky, born in Edmonson county, in November, 1814. He was one of the pioneers of Indiana, having come to Harrison county while this state was a territory. His death occurred in Floyd county, in 1870. The mother is a native of Indiana, born in Harrison county, in January, 1814. She is now a resident of Evansville, making her home with her son. Dr. Wilton was reared in Floyd county, Ind., and there attended the public schools. He began reading medicine in 1877 in this city, where he had removed in 1870. He attended the Evansville Medical College during 1877-8, and in 1882^3, attended the Hospital Medical College, from which he graduated in 1883. He then began practicing his profession in Evansville, and in July of the same year was appointed surgeon for the metropolitan police force of Evansville, and has filled that place up to the present. While reading medicine from 1S70 until 1S77, he filled various official positions, including policeman, patrolman, and deputy city marshal. He was married in February, 1881, to Annie Frederick, who was born in Jennings county, Ind., in 1853, and is the daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth (Lewis) Frederick. To this union si.\ children have been born - four daughters and two boys. The youngest son died July 23, 18S8, aged eight years.

1S43, and is the son of William and Eliza (Pritchard) Corlew, both natives of Tennessee. The father was born in 1810 and died in 18S1. The mother was born about 1820, and is still a resident of Tennessee. To these parents four children, three sons and a daughter, were born, all of whom survive. Dr. Corlew was reared in Montgomery county, and educated in Nashville, Tenn. He began the study of medicine in his native county in 1S60, with Dr. B. W. Ussery as a preceptor. He entered the University of Nashville, Tenn., in 1865, and took a thorough course, graduating in 186S, his term in college being at a time when the faculty was composed of such distinguished physicians as Drs. Paul Eve, Thomas R.Jennings, W. K. Boling, J. B. Lindsley, Joseph Jones, now of the University of New Orleans and William T. Briggs, now of Vanderbilt University, Nashville. After leaving college Dr. Corlew located on the Tennessee river in west Tennessee, where he practiced for three years, and then removed to Robertson county, Tenn., where he remained until 1880, then locating in Evansville, Ind., where he has since resided devoting his attention to the general practice of medicine and surgery. He is one of the consulting physicians of St. Mary's Hospital, and a member of the Vanderburgh Medical society. He was married in 1868, to Sally A. Batts, of Robinson county, Tenn., and to this union, three children have been born. Dr. Corlew is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is popular as a physician and citizen.

J. L. Dow, M. D., of Evansville, was born at South Tam worth, Carroll count v, N. H., in 1839, and is the son of Eben and Harriet Newell (Mason) Dow, both natives of New Hampshire. Eben Dow was born in 1810, and died in 1859. \\\ic was born in 1813 and is still living. The Dow family came west in 1849, locating at Cannelton, Perry county, Ind., where the father's death occurred. Dr. Dow was reared in Indiana, and his early education was secured in the public schools. Graduating from the Cannelton high school, he commenced the study of medicine. He came to Vanderburgh county in i86r, and continued his medical studies, at the same time teaching school. In 1865-66 he attended Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating from that institution. He then began practicing medicine at St. Wendell's, Ind., . where he resided and practiced for three yeai's. At the end of this period he located at Fort Branch, Gibson county Ind., where he remained for ten years, within which time, in 1875-6, he again attended Miami College, spending the time in the hospital, however. On November i, 1877, Dr. Dow located in Evansville, where he has since resided and practiced his profession. In October, 1883, he visited with his family in Washington city, where he remained until September, 1884. Dr. Dow has filled the office of secretary of the Vanderburgh county board of health, which position he held for several months in 1887, and then resigned. He is a member of the Vanderburgh county, state, tri-state and national medical societies. He was married in 1867 to Miss Irene Graves, of Cincinnati, and to this union four children were born, two of whom survive. His wife dying in 1S73, the doctor was again married in 1S76 to Miss Lucie S. Woodbur^', of Massachusetts. Dr. Dow is a member of Reed Lodge, No. 316, Evansville Chapter No. 12, Simpson Council No. 23 and La Vallette Commandery No. 15, F. and A. M. ; of Crescent Lodge No. 122, and Evansville Encampment No. 20, I. O. O. F. ; also of the grand lodge of the state in both orders.

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tuck)^ March 20, 1S50, and is the son of C. C. and Isabella (Clay) Dixon, both natives of Kentuck}'. The father died in 1884, and the mother is now residing in Henderson county. Dr. Dixon was reared in Henderson count}', Ky., on the farm, attended the public schools, and later took a special course of studies under Prof. Gibson, of this county. He began reading medicine in 1869, with his brother, Dr. R. S. Dixon, of Posey county, hid. He entered the University of Louisville, Kj ., in 1872, from which he graduated in 1S7S, having taken three courses. He commenced the practice of his profession with his brother in Posey county, Ind., and later established himself in Union township, Vanderburgh county. After a time he removed to Henderson count}', Ky., where he practiced until his removal to Evansville, Ind., in 18S4. He was married October i, 1878, to Miss AmeHa Wilson, of Louisville, Ky., daughter of William Wilson, and to this union a son has been born. Dr. Dixon is a member of the McDowell Medical Society of Kentucky, of the Vanderburgh County and Indiana State Medical societies, and as a practitioner has been eminently successful.

William Alexander, M. D., physician and surgeon and druggist, at corner of Wabash and Penns3'lvania streets, was born in Union county, Ky., November 27, 1855, and is the son of William and Augusta (Boetiger) Alexander. William Alexander, sr., was born in Ireland, and his wife in Germany. They emigrated to the United States about 1850, and in 1856 located in Evansville. The mother died in 1879, '^'""^ '-'*'-" f'l^her is at present engaged in merchandising on Franklin street in this city. Dr. Alexander was reared principally in Evansville. When about fifteen years of age he entered a drug store as clerk. He began reading medicine in 1879, and took his first course of lectures in

18S3, at the Evansville Medical College, and afterward attended the Evansville Hospital Medical College. He began practicing in 1 886 in Evansville, and in May, 1888, engaged in retail drug business. Dr. Alexander was married in May, 1877, to Ellen McNamara, and to this union four children have been born, three of whom survive.

The homeopathic school of medicine did not have a representative in the city of Evansville until about 1S52. In that year Dr. E. J. Ehrman, coming from York, Penn., became the pioneer homeopathist in this city. He possessed considerable medical ability, although not a graduate of any medical school ; he had quite an extensive following among the Germans, and was quite successful. He was followed in 1863 by Dr. Herr, a convert to homeopathy from the eclectic school, and a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Herr is still practicing and is regarded as a popular and successful physician.

In 1866 Dr. Davis, a graduate of the Cleveland Homeopathic College, became a partner of Dr. Ehrman. After the advent of Drs. Herr and Davis homeopathy rapidly o-rew in favor with the best families, and it was not long before its advocates were possessed of a lucrative business. Both Dr. Herr and Dr. Davis were able exponents of the Hahnemann system of medicine, and their success obliterated in a very large degree the prejudice existing against what » some were pleased to term the " small pill " practice. Several homeopathists have come to Evansville at various times, but finding the field well occupied and the school ably represented, left for more desirable locations. The present practitioners are Drs. Herr, Davis, Taylor, Tyrrell and Schultz.

E. J. Ehrman, M. D., was born in Jaxthausen, Wurtemburg, Germany, October 29, 1S19. He was educated in the common schools of his native land. In 1833, his father, Dr. Frederick Ehrman, who was well advanced in the science of medicine, and one of the first advocates of homeopathy in this countrj-, emigrated from Germany and settled in Liverpool, Penn., where he died in 1849. Dr. E.J. Ehrman was the youngest of five brothers, all of whom became homeopathic physicians. At the age of twenty he commenced the study of medicine in his father's office, continuing five years, and then beginning the practice at Liverpool, Penn. After several years of professional work he attended a full course of lectures at the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating therefrom in 1852. In the fall of the same year he came to Evansville, being the first advocate of the homeopathic school in this citv. He struggled against grave prejudices and several years elapsed before he could lay any foundation for the new mode of treatment. After securing a few intelligent patients his practice began to increase and his reputation was enhanced by a skillful treatment of a variety of cases incident to this climate. After ten years his practice had so extended itself that he was forced to have an assistant in order to attend the manj' patients desiring his services. From that time until his death, which occurred November 24, 1879, his practice was quite extensive and lucrative. He was county physician and medical attendant at the marine hospital and orphan asylum. His ability was conceded by the profession of all schools, and his many years of honorable conduct in the communit}- as citizen and physician won him universal respect. Dr. Ehrman was married in 1845 to Miss Elizabeth Churchill, a native of Switzerland, born in 182 1. Of this union eight children were born, four of whom survive. Mrs. Ehrman is still a respected resident of this city.

L. S. Herr, a. B., M. D., was born in Ashland county, Ohio, February 3, 1828. His father was John Herr, a native of Virginia, and a descendant of the Herrs who emigrated from Holland and settled in Virginia about the year 1700. From Virginia John Herr removed to Harrisburgh, Penn., thence to Ohio, and settled in Ashland county in 1827. He and his wife were killed by accident in 1829, by the falling of a tree, while on a visit to Pennsylvania. Being thus bereft of his parents while a child, an elder brother took charge of L. S., and gave him a good common school education. He was an apt scholar, and made rapid progress. Before his seventeenth year he had taught two terms in the public schools. He continued his studies while engaged as a teacher, and entering Wooster College, Ohio, graduated therefrom in 1848. Being then twenty years of age, he decided to take up the study of medicine, and make the practice of that profession his life's work. He began his studies with Dr. T. W. Sampsel, of Ashland, Ohio, and then attended a full course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College, matriculating in the winter of 1S51-2. In 1S54, he entered the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from that institution in the following year. Locating at Peoria, Hi., he began the discharge of his professional duties, and soon thereafter found himself in the possession of an extensive practice. After three 3'ears he removed to the city of Mexico, and there successfully engaged in the work of his profession. Returning to the United States at the end of three years, he located in St. Louis, Mo., and in 1S60 removed thence to Quincy, 111. Up to 1862 he practiced allopathic methods, but in that year he embraced the homeopathic system of practice, and has since been a prominent advocate of that school. In 1S63 he removed to Evansville, where he has since resided, successfuU}' practicing his profession. During his residence here of a quarter of a century he has thoroughly established himself in public favor as a physician and citizen. Progressive and active, he has kept abreast of the times, and has always favored efforts intended to advance the general prosperity of the city. When he came here homeopathy was still struggling against strong prejudices, which, by his skill and ability, he did much to overcome. He is now, and for many years has been, one of the leading homeopathic physicians in this part of the state. He is a member of the Indiana State Homeopathic Medical Association. In 1858 Dr. Herr was married to Miss Sophia, daughter of Dr. Christian Fetter, a distinguished physician of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Herr was born in Pennsylvania in 1834. To this union one son was born, in 1859, who died in infancy, living but nine months.

Fielding Lewis Davis, M. D., was born near Boonville, Ind., December 16, 1831. His parents, Amos and Elizabeth (Cain) Da\is were of Welsh and Irish extraction. The grandfather of Dr. Davis was a native of Wales, and came to this country some time before the revolution. But little is known of his history further than that on the breaking out of the war he joined the Continental arm}' and served until its close. The early life of Dr. Davis was replete with struggles and sorrows. At the age of five his father died, and seven years later he met with that irreparable loss, the death of his' mother, and was thus thrown upon his own resources. His boyhood was passed upon the farm, where the summer's work alternated with a term at the district school in winter. In this way he obtained the rudiments of an English education. At the age of sixteen he began teaching school. His savings were carefully husbanded, and for several 3'ears he attended school alternately as teacher and pupil. He paid especial attention to mechanics and civil engineering, and for a time followed surve3'ing. In 1855, he began the study of medicine, firmly resolved to make it his life's vocation. He completed his preparatory course under man}' difiiculties and discouragements, and in 1864 entered the Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital College. A lack of means, however, prevented his graduation until 1869. His first location was Greencastle, Ind. Here he built up a successful practice, but not thinking the place a desirable one he came to Evansville in 1866 and formed a copartnership with Dr. Ehrman, with whom he remained until 1877. At the time Dr. Davis came to Evansville, the general public knew but little of the principles of homeopathy, and whatever of popularity it has since obtained is due largely to his efforts in its advancement and his skill and success as a physician. Success attended his efforts almost from the outset, and despite opposition he was soon the possessor of a lucrative practice and an enviable position as a citizen. He is a member of the American Institute of Homeopathy, the oldest national medical organization in the United States, the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy, and the American Microscopical Association. In his religious and political affiliations he is a Methodist and a staunch republican. In 1S55 the doctor was married to Miss Jane, daughter of Lewis Taylor, one of the early settlers of this section of the state.

1852, and is the son of Peter and Margaret (Perigo) Taylor, natives of Indiana. He was reared on a farm, and in 1876, graduated from the State Normal School at Terre Haute. In 1S80, he began the stud}' of medicine under Dr. Johnson, of Dale, Ind., finishing, however, his preparatory course with Dr. Davis, of Evansville, Ind. He is a graduate of the Cleveland, Ohio, Homeopathic College, and became the partner of Dr. Davis, in 1882. He is one of the prominent 3'oung practitioners of the county, and has already attained an enviable position. He was married September 30, 1886, to Ella F., daughter of Dr. I. Haas, the wellknown citizen and dentist of this place.