Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 44

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 993

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William J. Whelan, M. D., was born in Ireland, September 27. 1840, and emigrated to the United States in 1849. He began the study of medicine in Detroit, Michigan, where he remained until the breaking out of the Civil War. He then joined the First Michigan Cavalry as hospital steward. He was cap- tured at Winchester. Virginia, in the Shenan- doah campaign and parolled in January. 1863. During the winters of 1803-64 and 1864-05. while on duty at Benton Barracks hospital. St. Louis, he attended two courses of lectures at the St. Louis Medical College, In the spring of 1865 he was sent to Fort Kearney, Ne-

braska, where he remained until February, 1866. He then resigned his position in the army and going to Chicago attended lectures at the Chicago Medical College, from which he received a diploma. After practicing for a while at Saratoga. New York, he came to Youngstown in March, 1867, and has since been a resident of this city. He attended the session of 1874.75 at the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons, New York City, and was graduated from that institution. In 1867 Dr. Whelan married Miss Jennie E. Hewitt.

Dr. Theodatus Garlick settled in Youngs- town in September, 1834. and practice.l medi- cine and surgery here until 1853, when he re- moved to Cleveland, where he was living in 1874. Hle was an intimate friend of Hon. George Tod, Hon. William Rayen, Dr. Henry Manning. James Hillman, James Mackey, and other leading citizens of Youngstown in early days. lle established a high reputation in Cleveland as a surgeon.

John E. Woodbridge, M. D., was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1841, son of Henry and Elizabeth ( White) Wood- bridge. Through the mother of his paternal grandfather, he was a descendant of Jonathan Edwards, the eminent New England divine and theologian. His paternal grandfather, John Eliot Woodbridge, settled in Mahoning county in 1807. After begining his education in Youngstown the subject of this sketch re- moved with his parents to Kentucky, where he attended more advanced schools. Hle rend med- ieine under Dr. B. C. F. Weber, of Wooster University, Cleveland, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1866. He served one year as house surgeon of the United States Marine Hospital at Cleveland, and was afterwards for two years post surgeon at Fort Inge, Texas. In 1871 he returned to Youngstown, where he subsequently followed his profession for nerly thirty years. Hle twice enlisted in the Civil War; first in the Twenty-seventh Kentucky (Union) regintent, from which he was dis- charged on account of ill health, and after- wards in the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth regiment of Olto National Guard. le was innstered out at Cleveland in September. 1864.

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He was an able physician, and origiated a new method of treating typhoid fever, which caused a considerable stir in the profession, but which is now little used. He died in Germany in 1900 of consumption, while endeavoring to introduce his method of treatment into the hospitals there. His wife, who in maidenhood was Miss Carlyn C. Price of Detroit. Michi- gan, had fallen a victim not long before to the same fell disease.

William H. McGranaghan, M. D., of the medical firm of McGranaghan & Blaine, is a native of Maysville, Kentucky, and son of Dr. W. H. McGranaghan, one of the pioneer homeopathic physicians west of the Allegheny mountains. He was graduated from Center College at Danville, Kentucky, with the degree of A. M., and received his inedical degree at Hahnemann College in Philadelphia, which was named after the father of homeopathy. At the age of twenty-one years Dr. MeGrana- ghan came to Youngstown and has since prac- ticed medicine here with remarkable success. He is obliged to devote a part of his time to ont-of-town consultations, and it is doubtful if any physician in Youngstown has a larger individual following. The doctor is one of the best known citizens in the Mahoning valley, and it is claimed for him that he has taken part in more charitable entertainments than any other resident. He is a member of the Elks and other social organizations, and no gathering of his associates is considered com- plete unless he is present.

Myron S. Clark. M. D., was born at Galli- polis, Ohio, October 9, 18440. His parents, P. P. and Sarah E. (Barber) Clark, were natives of Massachusetts, and were descended from old colonial stock. They came to Ohio in 1834. and for some years resided on a farm in Port- age county, where Mrs. Sarah Clark died in 1859. The father subsequently contracted a second marriage and removed to Fulton county. Myron S. Clark, after attending an academy at Freedom, Ohio, became a student at Hiram College, of which James A. Garfick], afterwards President, was then principal, and which he attended at intervals front 1855 to 1861, his winters being occupied in teaching.

Graduated in the year last named, he enlisted in the Forty-first Regiment Ohio National Guard, of which he was made corporal. He served out his term of enlistment, and in the winter of 1863-64 attended medical lectures at Michigan University. Hle then re-enlisted in the army, this time in the One Hundred and Seventy-first Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was commissioned hospital steward. and served until August. 1864, when he was honorably discharged. At Cynthiana. Ken- tucky, he was taken prisoner, but was subse- quently re-captured by Unien troops. Again en- tering Michigan University, he resumed his medical studies, and was graduated from the university in March, 1865. He first practiced for short periods in Austintown. Warren. and Bristolville, after which, in 1873. he came to Youngstown, where he has since remained, en- gaged in the practice of medicine. He is a popu- lar physician, well versed in his profession, and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is at present serving as vice-president of the Board of Health, and as one of the United States pen- sion examiners at Youngstown. He is a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, the Foresters, and the Sons of St. George. He was married, in 1867, at Hiram, Ohio, to Miss Hettie J. Smith, daughter of Rev. John T. and Esther (Cheney) Smith. A separate sketch of Mrs. Clark, as also of the doctor, appears elsewhere in this volume.

James A. Sherbondy, M. D., was born in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1877, son of Philip H. and Sarah .A. Sherbondy. His medical education was acquired in the medical department of the Western Reserve Univers- ity, from which he was graduated M. 1). in 1902. He has since practiced in Youngstown, where he is associated in partnership with Drs. A. M. and C. R. Clark, and is now recognized as one of the most able among the younger members of the profession. He is a member of the County. State and National Me.lical associations.

Addison M. Clark, M. D., was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, of which place his father, Dr. Matthew HI. Clark. was a

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prominent physician. He was graduated in 1877 from the Washington and Jefferson Medical College at Washington, Pennsyl- vania, and then entered the medical de- partment of the University of Pennsyl- vania, from which he received the degree of M. D. in March, 1880. He then spent a year as resident physician and surgeon in the West- ern Pennsylvania Hospital at Pittsburg, and came to Youngstown in the spring of 1881. For about a year, 1890-91, he was associated with Dr. H. A. Zimmerman. Since 1900 he has been in partnership with his nephew, Dr. C. R. Clark, and since 1904, Dr. J. A. Sher- bondy has also been a member of the firm. They are physicians and surgeons to the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad, and Dr. A. M. Clark is also one of the surgeons of the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio Rail- roads. Dr. Clark is a prominent member of the Elks and the Free Masons, in which latter order he has attained to the 32d degree. He belongs to several social clubs, and is also a member of the Youngstown Chamber of Com- merce. Dr. Clark was one of the promoters of the City Hospital, giving largely of his time and efforts to make it a great success. He is still connected therewith.

Milton V. Cunningham, M. D., was born in 1869 at Grove City, Mercer county, Penn- sylvania. He was educated in the public schools and at Grove City College, and was engaged in teaching school at intervals for a number of years. . He then entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Chicago, where he obtained his medical degree in 1894. Be- ginning practice in Youngstown, he has since remained a resident of that city, being now recognized as one of its leading medical prac- titioners. He was in partnership for a short time with Dr. John Woodbridge, and after- ward with Dr. Dickson. He is a member of the County and State Medical Associations, and also belongs to the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Youngstown Club.

son of John E. Blaine. His grandfather, Samuel Blaine, was an uncle, on the paternal side, of the great departed statesman, James G. Blaine. The subject of this sketch ac- quired his literary education in the public schools and under private tutors, subsequently beginning the study of medicine. In 1895 he was graduated M. D. at the Cincinnati Medical College, and afterwards took a post-graduate course in New York city. Coming to Youngs- town, he formed a business association with Dr. W. H. McGranaghan, which has lasted up to the present time and has proved very suc- cessful. Dr. Blaine belongs to the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society, the north- eastern Ohio College and the American Insti- tute of Homeopathy. Further biographical mention of the doctor may be found elsewhere in this work.

Sidney McCurdy, M. D., a rising young physician of Youngstown, is a native of Mas- sachusetts, and son of Matthew S. McCurdy, who is engaged in educational work in that state. After being graduated from Dartmouth College, he entered the Western Reserve U'ni- versity, where he obtained his medical degree in 1903. He immediately began practice in Youngstown, where he has already built up an enviable reputation as an able physician and surgeon. Besides having an extensive private practice he is assistant surgeon for several large corporations. He is a member of the State and County Medical societies.

Benjamin F. Hawn, M. D., was born at North Lima, Mahoning county, Ohio, July 4. 1848, son of Nathan and Catharine Hawn. His father, who was a physician also, settled in North Lima in 1846. Young Hawn attended the district schools and was a student for three years at Poland (Ohio) Academy. He taught school for several years, during which time he was engaged in the study of medicine. He fin- ished his course of reading with his father and elder brother, Amos, and pursued further medical studies at the University of Michigan, subsequently becoming a student also at Belle- vue Medical College, New York, from which he was graduated in 1873. After practicing

William M. Blaine, M. D., of the well- known medical firm of MeGranaghan & Blaine. was born in 1873, at Marysville, Kentucky, . for a while at Newton Falls, Trumbull county,

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he came in 1874 to Youngstown, where he has since remained, engaged in the practice of medicine. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. He was married in May, 1871, to Ella N. Robins, of Trumbull county, Ohio. They are the par- ents of one son, Frank S., who was born in 1874.

John J. Thomas, M. D., is a native of Eng- land, son of Rev. John M. Thomas, a Congre- gational minister. He was brought to America when an infant of but six months, and was reared and educated in New York city. His medical education was acquired at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, where he ob- tained his diploma in 1881. After practicing his profession for a short time in Pennsylvania he came to Youngstown, of which city he has now been a resident for twenty-four years. He is a member of the State and County Medical Societies, member of the consulting board of the Youngstown City Hospital, lecturing on . obstetrics, and from 1891 to 1906 he was city police surgeon, In 1881 he married Mary Davis, and they are the parents of three chil- dren-Arthur, Helen and Louise.

Harry E. Welch, M. D., health officer of Youngstown, since 1893, was born in this city in 1861. His father, Anthony Welch, who was a native of Mercer county, Pennsylvania. came to Youngstown about 1858, and helped to establish some of the great iron and steel industries here. He is still living and a resi- dent of Youngstown. Harry E. Welch was graduated from the public schools of Youngs- town, including the High School, and in 1885 received his medical degree from Western Reserve University. In the winter of 1885-86 he took a post-graduate course at the Univers- ity of Pennsylvania, and in the following year went to Europe to acquire more advanced knowledge in the hospital clinics of Berlin and Vienna. On his return he engaged in the practice of his profession in Youngstown, where he has since had a successful career. He is a member of the County, State and National Medical associations, and has served as presi- dent of the first-named. Ile has been coroner of Mahoning county, 1892-93, is surgeon for the Erie Railroad, and is a member of the

medical staff of the Youngstown City Hos- pital. Dr. Welch was married in June, 1899, to Adelaide Winsper, daughter of Henry Win- sper of Youngstown. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Free Masons, and in the latter order has attained to the com- mandery.

Howell C. Davies, M. D., who has been established in Youngstown for the past eight years, was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in July, 1875. After being graduated from the Pittsburg High School, he entered upon the study of medicine and received his diploma from the medical department of the Western Reserve University in 1897. He subsequently took post-graduate courses at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and at the New York Polyclinics. In 1899 he settled in Youngstown, where he has met with gratify- ing success. He is a member of the County and State Medical Associations. Dr. Davies has other business interests besides those per- taining to his profession, and he is a member in good standing of the fraternal orders of Free Masonry and Odd Fellowship. In 1902 he was married to Elizabeth Tarr of Lisbon, Ohio.

H. W. Ferry, M. D., is one of the more recent additions to the ranks of the medical profession in Youngstown, having begun practice here in 1906. He was born February 9, 1879, in Washington, D. C. His literary education was obtained in the University of Iowa, and he was graduated in medicine from the University of Illinois in 1904. Before coming to Youngstown he practiced his pro- fession for a while in Texas.

Renwick H. Montgomery, M. D., was born at Grove City, Pennsylvania, in 1862. He at- tended Grove City College, and afterwards studied medicine in the University of New York, where he was graduated in the class of 1887. After practicing for some five years in Lowellville, this county, he removed in 1892, to Youngstown, where he has since resided. He is president of the County Medical Society, a member of the State Medical Society, and also of the National Medical Association.

Jared E. Cone, M. D., was born at Cones-

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ville, lowa, in 1856. He was educated in the publie schools and at the University of lowa. where he remained until his sophomore year. He was subsequently graduated from the med- ical department of the same college, and began practice in Brule county, South Dakota, where he remained for several years. After looking for a more eastern location, he selected Youngstown, of which place he soon after be- ·came a prominent citizen. In 1898 and again in 1900 he was elected a member of the Board of Education, and in that office found con- genial employment outside of his profession. He died at his home on North avenue, in Sep- tember, 1905, widely regretted as well by his medical confreres as by the citizens of Youngs- town generally. He served at different times as treasurer and president of the Mahoning County Medical Society, and belonged to the State and National Associations. He was also examiner for several of the leading life insur- ance companies. He stood high in Free Mas- onry, being a prominent member of the com- mandery, and was an active member of the First Christian Church. He was married in 1880 to Lucy A. Simon, daughter of David Simon of Youngstown. He and his wife were the parents of three children.

John Deetrick, M. D., was born in Alle- gheny county, Pennsylvania, March 7. 1844. son of Jonas and Ann Jane ( Smith ) Deetrick. He was educated in the public schools of Pitts- burg, including the High School, and read medicine under T. C. Wallace of Allegheny City. In 1870 he was graduated from the Homeopathic College at St. Louis, and two years later from the Hahnemann Homeopathic College at Chicago, Illinois. He began prac- tice in Chicago, where, however, he remained but six months, going thence to Sharpsburg. Pennsylvania, for a residence of five and a half years. He afterwards practiced in the city of Washington for one year. He then took an ad eundum degree at the College of Physicians | and Surgeons at St. Louis, subsequent to which he practiced five years in Petrolia. Pennsyl- vania. . In 1882 he came to Youngstown. where he is a highly esteemed member of the medical profession, being recognized as an

able specialist in alxlominal surgery. In No- vember, 1860. he married Lizzie Park, daughter of James and Lucinda Park, of But- ler county, Pennsylvania.

James A. Dickson, M. D., was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, July 26, 1858, son of William and Hetty ( Niswonger) Dickson. The father, a clergyman in the Presbyterian Church, came to Mahoning county with his parents, settling in Canfield. He was gradu- ated from Poland (Ohio) U'nion Seminary, and afterwards attended Mt. Union College until his senior year. Then returning home he continued his studies under his father's di- rection. In 1879 he entered the medical de- partment of Michigan University, and was graduated after a four years' course in 1883. Hle practiced medicine five years at Mt. Jack- son, Pennsylvania, and in the fall of 1888, went to Philadelphia, where he took a post- graduate course, also receiving private in- struction in gynecology from Drs. Price and Goodell. He came to Youngstown in the spring of 1880 and has here built up an ex- tensive private practice. He makes a specialty of abdominal surgery. and has performed numerous successful operations. September 18. 1882, he was married to Clara A., daughter of Emery and Elizabeth Clark, of Poland, Ohio. He is still in active practice.

John S. Cunningham, M. D., was born on his father's farm in Lawrence county, Penn- sylvania, February 4. 1833, son of Joseph and Janet ( MeGregor) Cunningham. Both his parents are natives of Pennsylvania. At the age of fifteen he became a student at Poland Academy, and afterwards taught country school. When nineteen years old he entered Allegheny College. at Meadville. Pennsyl- vania. where he remained three years. He then began the study of medicine under Dr. John Wallace of New Castle, Pennsylvania. afterwards attended medical lectures in Cleve- land and Cincinnati, and in 1860 was gradu- ated M. D. at Jefferson Medical College. Philadelphia. He began his professional career at Plain Grove, Pennsylvania, remain- ing there two years. He then came to Youngs- town, where, with the exception of two years

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spent in Marietta, he resided until his death, which occurred July 3, 1893. He was a man who was held in the highest esteem, not only for his skill as a physician, but also for his many fine attributes as a man and citizen. He lent an earnest hand to every practical move- ment for the moral and social betterment of the community; he never shirked a duty, or grudged his time, money, or personal effort, in behalf of a worthy cause. He served for six years on the Board of Health, and was for · sixteen years an active and useful member of the School Board. He also served efficiently in the City Council. A Republican from the organization of the party, he never failed to vote at an election until the day before his death. He was jail physician for a number of years, and also served for a while as county coroner. He was a charter member of the Mahoning Medical Society. His remarks on' medical topics were founded on deep scientific knowledge, combined with personal experi- · ence, and were listened to with interest by his professional brethren. He married, in 1889, Mrs. William ( Sheeby) Kerr, widow of the late William Kerr, and daughter of Lucius M. and Julia A. Bedell Sheeby.

Carlos C. Booth, M. D., was born Decem- ber 1, 1861, in Trumbull county, Ohio, son of Dunham P. and Hannah H. ( Andrews) Booth. He began the study of medicine about 1879, with Dr. O. M. Bailey of Greensburg. and was graduated. in 1883. from the medical department of the Western Reserve University at Cleveland. After practicing for some years in Greensburg and North Jackson, he came. in 1888, to Youngstown, where he has since fol- lowed his profession.

Silas Schiller, M. D., was born in Peters- burg. Mahoning county, Ohio, June 3. 1846. He comes of the same stock as the famous German poet, Schiller, and is a descendant of John G. Schiller, born in Germany in 1769. who emigrated with his family to America in 1812. settling in that part of Columbiana county which is now included within the lim- its of Mahoning county. Silas Schiller ac- quired his education in the public schools, at Mahoning Academy, Canfield, Ohio, and at

the Union Seminary at Poland, Ohio. He be- gan teaching at sixteen years of age and fol- lowed the same occupation at intervals for five years. In 1867 he began reading medi- cine, which study he pursued for some time in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated at the Ec- lectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, in the class of 1870. After practicing his profession for about a year at New Middletown, Ohio, he removed to North Lima, of which place he remained a resident until 1895. During this period-in 1883-he took a post-graduate course in New York City. Coming to Youngs- town in 1895. he has since practiced his pro- fession in this city. Hle is a man of high standing in the medical circles, and was pres- ident of the Ohio State Medical Association in 1902. He also belongs to the State and National Eclectic Medical Associations. He married in 1871, Mary E. Welker, daughter of John Welker, of New Middletown, Ohio. He and his wife have been the parents of four children-Charles F .. Dorothy, who married Rev. Virgil Boyer of Marietta; Hawley H., and Grace G. Dr. Schiller is affiliated fratern- ally with St. John's Commandery, K. T., and with the Elks.

Harmon E. Blott, M. D., was born at North Jackson, Mahoning county, Ohio, April 2, 1865, son of John and Amanda (Carver) Blott, the father being a native of Pennsyl- vania and of German ancestry. Dr. Blott prepared himself for a medical career in the medical department of the Western Reserve University, where he was graduated M. D. March 28, 1888. . In the following August he began practice in Youngstown, and has since been very successful. He belongs to the County, State and National Medical associ- ations. A Republican politically, he was elected coroner in 1901 by a large majority. He is a member of several fraternal societies. including the Elks, Free Masons, Odd Fel- lows, Knights of Pythias, and Golden Eagles. In 1888 he married Miss Cora Strouse, daughter of Josiah and Caroline Strouse. He has three children-Myron S., Caroline S., and Edgar M.

William . T. Whan, M. D., homeopathist,

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was born at Wampum, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1860. He was graduated from the Cleve- land Medical College March 17, 1897. He began practice at Columbiana, · Ohio, after- wards removed to Heppner, Oregon, where he remained for one year, and then, returning east, settled in Youngstown, Ohio, where he is now engaged in the general practice of medicine.

Charles D. Hauser, M. D., was born at Girard, Ohio, June 11. 1875, son of David and Mary ( Bixler) Hauser. He studied med- icine at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, where he was graduated in 1896. He began practice at Youngstown, Ohio, in Jume, 1897, and has since remained here, his office being located at 224 North Phelps street. He is a member of the Mahoning County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical So- ciety, and the American Medical Association. Though engaged in general practice he gives special attention to surgery.

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Twentieth Century History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 44

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W Publication date: 1907 Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 993

Author: Sanderson, Thomas W
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: Chicago, Ill., Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 993