The education of Dr. H. B. LESHER

LESHER

Posted By: Joey Stark - Jefferson Co. Volunteer
Date: 5/30/2006 at 08:09:59

"Fairfield Ledger", Oct. 2, 1939, Sec. J, Pg. 6, Col. 5

DR. H. B. LESHER. Dr. H. B. LESHER's medical education consisted of two months at a medical school at Keokuk. He was not a graduate. He served in the army during the Civil War, probably as a hospital steward. Dr. LESHER was one of the most picturesque doctors who has lived in Jefferson County. With but meager education, he had acquired a large medical vocabulary, and his conversation was greatly enjoyed by his medical colleagues. He was a distinct type of the old school doctor, licensed to practice without a diploma before regulating laws were in force. He was a most likeable man, with many friends.

[Also posted to the Jefferson County Documents board]

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.