History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. I, Part 88

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 840

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THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF ESSEX COUNTY.

Medical Association, United States examining surgeon for pensions, attending surgeon to Newark City Hos- pital, and St. Barnabas Hospital, medical examiner of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, and for two years was police surgeon of the city of Newark.

MANNING N. ROBINSON was born in New Bruns- wick, N. J., April 3, 1847, and was educated at the Rutgers Grammar School of that city. In 1873 he was graduated from the U'niversity of the City of New York, and in 1876 settled in Newark, N. J., where he is still in practice. He is a member of the E sex District Medical Society.

WILLIAM RANKIN, JR., was born in Cincinnati. O .. March 13, 1845. Ile received his preparatory edu- cation at the Newark Academy, and was graduated from Rutgers College, New Jersey, in 1868. In 1871 he re- ceived his degree of M.D. from the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons of New York, and after spending a year in the hospitals of Vienna, began the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J., making, however, a specialty of diseases of the eye and ear. Dr. Rankin is a member of the American Ophthalmological So- ciety, of the American Otological Society, of the New Jersey Academy of Medicine, and treasurer of the Essex District Medieal Society. In 1876 he was a member of the International Ophthalmological and Otological Congresses. Since the establishment of the Newark Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, in 1880, he has been secretary of its Board of Trustees, and an attending surgeon.

FREDERICK FRIESS was born in Germany, JJan. 23, 1848, Ile emigrated at an early age to the United States, and here received his academic education. In 1875 he was graduated from the Homeopathic Med- ical College of New York, and in 1877 settled in Newark, N. . I., where he is now in the practice of his profession.

GEORGE F. MEEKER was born in Berlin, Germany, Jan. 26, 1848, and received his education in that city and in the city of New York. He was graduated from the Kelectic Medical College of New York in 1×76, and in the same year established himself in Newark, N. J., where he has since continued in the practice of his profession.

CHARLES FINNEY UNDERWOOD was born in Newark, N. J., Feb, 1, 1849. Having received a good preliminary education in his native city, he entered Williams College, from which he received his de- gree of A.B. In 1874 he was graduated from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J. Dr. Underwood is a member of Essex District Medical Society And of the Newark Medical Associ- ation, of which latter body he was at one time presi- dent.

degree of M. D. from Howard I'niversity, District of L'olumbia, and in 1ss0 established himself in prac- tive at Irvington, Essex C'o., N. J. He was for some time connected with Hayden's and Maj. Powell's I'nited States Surveys of the Territories.

AARON K. BALDWIN, son of Dr. Milton Baldwin, elsewhere noticed in this volume, was born in Newark. N. J., June 8, 1549. Having been graduated from the Newark High School, he entered his father's office as a student of medicine, and in 1871 was graduated with honor from the Medical Department of the L'ni - versity of the City of New York. He began to prac- tice medicine at once in his native city, In 1875 he received the appointment of police surgeon, and again. in January, 1884, was appointed to the same otlice. From 1873 to Isso he was house surgeon of st. Michael's Hospital, in Newark, N. J.

EDWIN J. HowE was born in Orange, N. J., July 2, 1849. llc was educated at the Wesleyan I'niver-ity, Middletown. Conu. In 1873 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, having previously graduated from the New York Homeopathic Medical College, Eleven years ago 11873 he settled in Newark. N. J., where he has since continued in the practice of his profession. Dr. Howe i- scerctary of the New Jersey State Homoeopathic Medical Society He is the inventor of the "Howe Filter and Cooler " for purifying drinking water.

HERMAN W. GEDICKE was born in Germany, July 26, 1849, and there received his eduention. Emigrating to the United States, he settled in Newark, N. J., where, in 1872, he opened a drug-store, and subse- quently commenced the study of medicine. In 1852 he was graduated from the Medical College of Evans- ville. Dr. Gedlicke was a warm politician and very popular in the ward of which he was a resident. He served two terms as a member of the Common C'ouneil, from 1877 to Isso inclusive.

HUGH CAMPBELL HENDRY was born in Scotland Nov, 12, 1849, and was educated at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. In 1872 he was gradu- ated from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and soon after commeneed the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J. For seven years he was attending physician for the Sisters of St. Francis and St. Michael's Hospital in that city. In 1875 he was police surgeon. lle is now (1854) a member of the Board of Education of the city of Newark, and in April 1884, was appointed by the Governor one of the commissioners of the State Insane Asylum, at Morris Plains, N. 3.

DANIEL SWEENY was born in New York City, Dec. 4, 1850, and received his education in its public schools. In 1882 he was graduated from the Keokuk Medical College, Iowa, and soon after removed to Newark, N. J., where he began to practice medicine.

THERON Y. SUTPHEN was born at Walworth. Wayne Co., N. Y., June 6, 1550. After graduating from the

31. OSBORNE CHRISTIAN was born in Brooklyn, N. J., June 7, 1819, and was educated at the Baldwin University, at Berea, Ohio, In 1878 he received his Newark High School, he began the study of medicine

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under the direction of his father, Dr. Reuben MI. Sutphen, and in 1873 received his degree of M.D. from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College. Having spent two years in general practice in Newark, N. J., he devoted himself to the treatment of diseases of the eye and ear exclusively, and is at present eye and ear surgeon to St. Michael's Hospital, in that city ; he is also surgeon, in charge of St. Michael's eye and ear clinic Dr. sutphen is a member of Essex District Medical Society.

JOSEPH N. HAYDON was born in New Orleans, La., April 12, 1851. He received his education at the l'niversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, and was grad- usted from the University of the City of New York in 1872. Before entering upon practice he spent inuch time in the various hospital- of New York in order to acquire a more thorough and practical knowledge of his profession. In 1874 he established himself in Newark, N. A., where, in addition to his private prac- tice, he is engaged as the medical adviser of a large number of societies and companies instituted for the mutual benefit of their members. Dr. Haydon belongs to the Essex District Medical Society, and is noted for industry and zeal in his profession.

JOSEPH FEWSMITH, JR., was born at Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1851. His preparatory education was received at Phillip-' Academy, Andover, and in 1871 he was graduated from Yale College. Having spent two years in preliminary study, he entered the College of Physi- rians and Surgeons of New York, and there received his degree of M.D. in 1874. Soon after graduating he became house surgeon in Roosevelt Hospital, New York, a position which he occupied for some time, and then went to the city of Vienna, Austria, where he entered the General Hospital as a student and assist- ant. Returning, he established himself as a practi- tioner in Newark, N. J., where, in addition to his private practice, he is attending physician at the City Dispensary, St. Michael's Hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital, and is also medical examiner for the Mntnal Benefit Life Insurance Company and the Royal Arcanum.

PACL W. BERDGE was born in New York City, March 17, 1851, and was a pupil in the public schools of that city and subsequently a student in St. John's College, Rahway, N. J. After teaching school for three years in Union County, N. J., he entered the Med- ical Department of the University of Philadelphia, and thence was graduated in 1878. Soon after he began the practice of medicine in Newark, N. J. In 1879 he wa- appointed one of the district physicians of that city, also attending physician at the public dispensary.

ROBERT STARILIN was born in Newark, N. J., Aug. 25, 1851. Ile received his education in the gram- mar schools and in the public High school of that city In 1873 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and after wards continued his medical studies in the cities of Strasburg and Vienna, in each of whose universities

he passed one year. In 1876 he returned to Newark, N. J., and since that time has been engaged in the practice of medicine. Dr. Staehlin is a member of the Essex District Medieal Society, and a member and sceretary of the medical board of the German Hospital.

JOHN F. HAGAR was born in Newark, N. J., Nov. 29, 1851, and received his education in the schools and in the College of the City of New York. In 1873 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and began at once the practice of medicine in Newark, N. J. Dr. Ilagar is a member of the Essex District Medical Society.

RICHARD G. P. DIEFFENBACH was born in Darm- stadt, Germany, May 3, 1852, and was educated in his native city. In 1874 he was graduated from the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. Dur- Ving the years 1875 and 1876 he was house physician and surgeon to the German Hospital of Newark, N. J., and since that time has devoted himself to pri- vate practice in the same city. He is a member of the Essex Distriet Medical Society.

ERNEST M. LYON was born at Newark, N. J., June 24, 1852. lle resided some time in the State of Massa- chusetts, where he received his early education. In 1877 he was graduated from the Medical College of Bellevue Hospital, and since then has practiced medi- cine in Newark, N. J. Hle is a member of the Essex District Medieal Society.

RICHARDSON GRAY, son of Dr. William A. Gray, was born Inne 20, 1852. Ile was edneated at the Newark Academy, and was graduated from the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. He spent one year in the Presbyterian Hospital of that eity, and subsequently went to India, where he practiced medicine ten years. On returning to his native country, he settled in East Orange, where he is now engaged in the duties of his profession.

WALTER R. BRU YERE was born in Princeton, N. J., .Inly 3, 1852, Ile was educated in the schools of his native city, and in 1874 the College of New Jersey conferred upon him the degree of A.M. In 1878 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeon- of New York, and soon after became a medical practitioner in Newark, N. J., where he still resides and pursues the work of his profession.

SAMUEL L. EATON was born in Lancaster, Wi -. , Jan. 15, 1853, and was graduated from Yale College in 1877. In 1882 he received the degree of M.D. from llahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Ill., and soon thereafter established himself in the practice of hi- profession in Orange, N. J.

JAMES T. WRIGHTSON was born in Talbot County, Md., March 14, 1853, and was educated at Cal- vert College, in the same State. In 1878 he was graduated from the University of Maryland, and dur- ing that year removed to Newark, N. J., where he established himself in the practice of his profession. He is a visiting physician of St. Michael's Hospital.

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JAMES HENRY CLARK was born in Newark, N. J., Ang. 8, 1853, and is the son of the Inte Dr. J. Henry Clark. Ile received his education at Williston Sem- inary, East Hampton, Mass, and at Williams College, Massachusetts. In IS8] he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and after serving one year in the Chambers Street Hospital, began the practice of his profession in his native city. lle is house surgeon to St. Barnabas Hospital, and Assistant eye and car surgeon to St. Michael & Hospital.

THOMAS W. HARVEY was born in New York City, Sept. 10, 1853. He was educated at Edwards' Place School, Stockbridge. Mass,, and received the degree of A.M. from the College of New Jersey in 1875. In 1878 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and soon after commenced the practice of medicine in Orange, Essex Co., N. J., where he at present occupies the posi- tion of city physician and secretary of the Board of Health. Dr. Harvey is also attending surgeon to Memorial Hospital, attending physician to the Orange Orphan Home, and member of the Essex District Medi- cal Society, and Orange Mountain Medical Society.

ANNA M. (STILES) GRAVES was born in Cald- well township. Essex Co., N. J., and was educated at Hillside Seminary, Montelair, and in the pub- lie grammar schools of Newark, N. J. Her maiden name was Stiles, and under that name she was graduated in 1873 from the Medical Academy of New York for Females, and soon after began the practice of her profession in Newark, N. J. On the 22d of November, ISSI, she married Thaddeus L. Graves, of the latter city.

HERMAN C. IL. HEROLD was born in New York City, March 4, 1854. He was educated in the public schools of Newark, and i- a graduate of the High School. In 1875 he received his degree of M. D. from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and during the same year began the practice of medicine in New- ark, N. J. He is visiting surgeon to St. Michael's Ilospital, and surgeon of Fifth Regiment, National Guards, State of New Jersey.

WILLIAM B. BERRY was born in Syracuse, N. Y., March 22, 1854. In 1871 he was graduated from Rut- gers College, New Jersey, and soon after matriculated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, from which he received his degree of M.D. in 1876. After an experience of two years as house surgeon to Roosevelt Hospital, New York, he estab- lished himself at Montelair, N. J., where he is still in practice. Dr. Berry is a member of the Essex District Medical Society.

EDWARD J. ILL, son of Dr. Fredolin III, noticed elsewhere in this work, was born in Newark, N. J., May 23, 1854, and is a graduate of the Newark High School. His medical studies were commenced under the guidance of his father, and in 1875 he was gradu- ated from the t'ollege of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. After this he spent two years in Germany, pursuing his medical studies in the schools and hos- pitale of Vienna, Strasburg, and Freiburg. On his return he began the practice of medicine in his native place, and is at present surgeon to the Woman's Ilos- pital connected with St. Michael's, also gynecologist to St. Barnabas Hospital, and physician to the Ger- man Hospital.

JOSEPH WILLIAM STICKLER was born in Hoboken, N. J., June 26, 1854, and was educated at the Univer . sity of New York. He was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York in 1879. In 1882, he settled in Orange, N. J., where he is now practicing.

WILLIAM B. GRAVES was born in New Haven, t'onn., Aug. 13, 1854, and was educated in his native city, where he also spent two years in the Yale Medi- cal School. In Isso he was graduated from the U'ni- versity of the City of New York, and soon after settled in Orange, Essex Co., N. J. Ile is an assistant visit- ing physician to the Out-Door Department of the Orange Memorial Hospital.

EMIL. E. GUENTHER was born in New York, Sept. 21, 1854. In that city and in Newark, N. J., he pur- sued his academic studies until he entered the Uni- versity of the City of New York, from which he received his degree of M.D. Soon afterwards he re-

ROBERT L. BARRAGE was born in Newark, N. J., moved to the State of Illinois, whence, after a resi- and graduated from the High School of that city in dence of four years, he returned to Newark, N. J., and established himself in the practice of his profession. From 1878 to 1853 he was a district physician, and physician to the dispensary of that city. At present he is a member of the medical stall' of the German Hospital. 1874. In 1878 he received his degree of MI.D. from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and began at once the practice of medicine in Newark, where he is still located. He is a member of the Essex District Medical Society.

EDWARD DE LANCEY BRADIN was born in Oneida County, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1854, and received his educa- tion under the immediate direction of his father, who was an Episcopal clergyman. In 1877 he was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and two years afterwards settled in Newark, N. J., where he is at present in the practice of his profession. He is a member of the Essex District Medical Society.

ANNA HAYWARD JOHNSON WAS born in the city of New York, Feb. 5, 1855. She was educated at Vassar C'ollege, and is a graduate of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. In 1881 she estab- lished herself as a medical practitioner in Orange, N. J., and became a member of the Essex District Medical Society.

JOTHAM CLARKE JOHNSON was born in Newark. N. J., Oct. 1, 1855, and descended from Thomas Johnson, one of the early settlers of that place. After receiving a careful preparatory education at Dr. Pin-

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gry's classical school in Elizabeth N. J., he entered the College of New Jersey, at Princeton, and was graduated honorably therefrom in 1879. In 1882 he received in course the degree of A.M. Hle began sub- sequently the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Wescott, of Elizabeth, and in 1882 obtained his medi- val diploma from the College of Physicians and Sur- geons of New York. Soon after this he was appointed medical dresser to Roosevelt Hospital, in which Institution he enjoyed the advantages of a year's study and practice, and then returned to his native city, where he is now established as a medical practitioner. In addition to his private professional work, he ren- ders service at St. Barnabas Hospital, with whose medical staff'he is connected.

TALBOT R. CHAMBERS was born at Raritan, Somer- set Co., N. J., June 27, 1855, and received his educa- tion at the University of the City of New York. In 1878 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of that city, and in May, 1SsJ, began the practice of medicine in Orange, N. J., where he still resides.

JAMES HI. WARD was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 20, 1855, and was educated in Canada. His medical studies were pursued in Victoria College, Montreal, whence he was graduated in 1879, and soon after began to practice in Newark, N. J., where he still resides.

DANIEL EIJorr, son of Dr. James Elliott, was born in Newark, N. J., June 19, 1856. He was educated at Seton Hall, New Jersey, and at the College of the Jesuits, Montreal, Canada. He was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York

in 1880, and immediately began to practice medieine ' 1881 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of in Newark, N. J., in partnership with his father.

CHARLES D. BENNETT was born at Milburn, Essex | fession in Newark, N. J. He is now one of the house physicians at St. Michael's Hospital, and medical examiner for the Prudential Insurance Company.

Co., N. J., Jan. 25, 1857, and was educated at the Green School of Science, Princeton College. In 188] he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York and soon after entered upon the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J.

THEODORE W. CORWIN was born in Newark, N. J., June 1, 1857. He was educated at the collegiate Institute under the care of Mr. James Shier. In 1876 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and subsequently began to practice in his native city. He has been a house surgeon in St. Barnabas Hospital since December, 1880.

ROBERT L. BURRAGE was born in Newark, N. J., June 14, 1857, and received his education in his native city. In 1878 he was graduated from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and immediately began to practice medieine in Newark, N. J. Dr. Burrage is a member of the Essex District Medical Society, and house surgeon in St. Michael's Hospital.

ARTHUR COLTS DOUGHERTY, son of Alexander N. Dougherty, MI D., elsewhere mentioned in this vol- ume, was born in Newark, N. J., Dee. 10, 1858. Hle

received a good preparatory education in the schools of Newark, and spent one year in the College of New Jersey. His medical studies were pursued in the office and under the direction of his distinguished father. In 1882 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and began at once the practice of medicine in his native city. Dr. Dougherty is surgical clinical assistant to St. Mi- chael's Hospital, and is a member of the Essex Dis- trict Medical Society.

HERMAN P. GERBERT was born at Orange, N. J .. July 18, 1858. Having received his preparatory edu- cation at the Orange High School, he entered Colum- bia College in 1876, and was graduated therefrom with honors in 1880. Soon after he entered. as a stu- dent. the offices of Dr. William Pierson, of Orange. In 1883 he received the degree of M.D. from the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and immediately began to practice medicine in his native city. Hle is at present assistant dispensary physician to the Orange Memorial Hospital.

EDWARD E. PECK was born in Orange, Essex Co., N. J., in February, is58, and was educated at the Madison Classical Institute. In March, 1879, he was graduated M.D. from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and soon after beeame connected with the ¡Charity Hospital, of Jersey City, where he remained one year. He then established himself in Caldwell, Essex Co., N. J., and is in that place engaged at pre- sent in the practice of his profession.

GEORGE P. SWORDS was born in Bergen County, N. J., Sept. 19, 1858, and was educated in the schools of Newark and Elizabeth, N. J. He was graduated in New York, and began at once the practice of his pro-

THOMAS W. LAUTERBORN was born in Washington, Pa. Ile was a student in the Newark High School, and afterward passed four years in the Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard University. In 1880 he was graduated from the I'niversity of the City of New York, and the two years following he spent in travel- ing through the Territories of the United States. He is now a practioner in Newark, N. J., and connected with St. Michael's Hospital in the capacity of clinical and assistant house physician.

Jons H. HEDDEN was born in Macon City, Mo., Oct. 27, 1859. He was educated at Columbia College, and in 1882 was graduated from the College of Phy- sicians and Surgeons of New York. During the same year he entered upon the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J.

FRANCIS J. E. TETREAULT was born at St. Pie, province of Quebec, Canada, Feb. 29, 1860. He was educated at &t. Hyacinth's College, of the same pro- vince, and at the early age of sixteen passed the examination required of those intending to study

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medicine and surgery in the University of Bishop's College, Montreal. In April, ISSO, he passed his final examination, but did not receive his degree of M.D. until he became of age, January, 1881. He removed at once to Orange, N. J., where he is now practicing his profession.

JAMES Y SIMPSON was born at Westport, Mo .. March 21. 1861. He was educated at the Arnold Collegiate Institute and Orange Military Academy In 1882 he was graduated from the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons of New York, and immediately began the practice of medicine in Orange, N. J. He is house physician of Orange Memorial Hospital and a school commissioner.

CHAPTER XXXI.

HOSPITALS OF ESSEX COUNTY.

St. Michael's Hospital, situated at the corner of of the following physicians and surgeons: Dr -. High Street and Central Avenue, Newark, was organ- ized in 1862. It is a general hospital in charge of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis. A clinic is held daily at 11 A.M., Sundays excepted. Patients of all creeds are admitted. The number treated dur- ing the year 1883 was 4584, of which total 1168 were in- patients and 3416 were out-patients. Died, 158. The Newark Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, near the northeast corner of High Street and Springfield Avenue, on Stirling Street, was organized Jan. 31, 1880. The hospital accommodates fifteen persons. The number of patients treated during the year 15.53 for diseases of the eye, 2006; of the ear. 94 ; making the total number of cases, 3370. Excentive Surgeon, Charles JJ. Kipp. M.D. ; AAttending Surgeons, Charles J. Kipp, M.D., and William Rankin, jr., M.D. number of surgical operations was 376, The medical board consists of the following physicians and sur- geons: Drs. William Pierson, George A. Van Wage- nen, J. C. Young, 11. C. II. Herold, Leslie D. Ward. Herman (. Bleyle, I. R. MeDermott, I. T. Wrightson. Medical Director, Dr. William O'Gorman. The offi- cers of the board are: President, Dr. William Pierson ; Secretary, Dr. Leslie D. Ward ; Executive Committee, Drs. William Pierson, H. C. Bleyle, Leslie D. Ward, George A. Van Wagenen ; Curator, Dr. J. C. Young: Microscopist, Dr. George A. Van Wagenen ; Honse Surgeons, Drs. Robert 1. Burrage, George O'Gorman ; House Physicians, Drs. Charles D. Bennett, George P. Swords; Clinical Assistants, Drs. Charles J. Dufly, Arthur C. Dougherty, Thomas W. F. Lauterborn.

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History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. I, Part 88

Author: Shaw, William H Publication date: 1884 Publisher: [United States :] Number of Pages: 840

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 840