WILSON, J N

WILSON - WEST

Posted By: Mary E Boyer <mebgen@yahoo.com>
Date: 2/15/2007 at 12:52:55

DR J. N. WILSON
(1883 History of Bremer County, Iowa - pages 880 & 1207)

Dr. J. N. WILSON was born in Wyandotte County, Ohio, February 17, 1838. He was the son of N.W. WILSON, who was engaged in the practice of medicine until his death, at the age of eight-seven years. Dr. J. N. WILSON has a brother who is the leading physician in Linn County. He remained in Ohio until he was thirteen years of age, when his parents moved to Linn County, Iowa, staying there two years, and then went to Buchanan County, same state. His literary education was received at the University of Iowa, and his medical education at the University of Iowa and the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Keokuk, Iowa, graduating in 1872. Previous to this he commenced the study of medicine in 1857, under his father, and practiced some with his brother, of Troy Mills, IA. After attending one year in college he came to Sumner and located. Dr. Wilson was the first regular physician to locate in this place. He was for two years engaged in the drug business, here, having erected a building for that purpose, but his practice became so extensive that in order to give it his entire attention, he disposed of his interest in the store, and devoted his whole time to his chosen profession. He was largely instrumental in organizing Lookout Masonic Lodge, of which he was one of the charter members, also first Master; he also assisted in organizing the A. O. U. W. of which he was first trustee, and has been the examining physician since its organization. He is the present county coroner, and has held the office two terms. Dr. WILSON is one of those jovial, good-natured men that always make friends an rarely ever an enemy. He was married September 1, 1879 to Miss C. M. WEST, a native of Ohio.

J. N. WILSON, M. D., is a graduate of the school of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, Iowa. He also attended the medical department of the Iowa State University two years. Besides the practice of medicine, he is also a practical Surgeon. He has a certificate of pharmacy. Dr. WILSON has had thirteen years of practice, ten of which have been in Sumner and vicinity. He was the first regular physician to locate in Sumner.

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