Fee, Richmond M.

FEE

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 14:41:23

RICHMOND MILLET FEE
born Mar 25, 1863, Iowa

R. M. Fee, M.D., is numbered among the progressive young physicians Warren county, Iowa . He is a graduate of the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons with the class of 1888, has been engaged in the practice of his profession at his present location, New Virginia, since May, 1890, and during the five years of his residence here has, by his gentlemanly bearing and his ability as a physician, won the confidence of the people of the town and established himself in a good practice, which is constantly increasing. In this connection we are pleased to present some personal mention of him.
Dr. Fee is a native son of Iowa. He was born in Dallas county, March 25, 1863, being fourth in order of birth of the thirteen children of Isaac and Louisa A (Slaughter) Fee. Ten of this large family survive, namely: Lovina, wife of W.C. Pugh, Guthrie county, Iowa; John H., Beatrice, Nebraska; Carrie, wife of Jesse Thornburg, St. Maria, Colorado; R.M., the subject of this article; William, Van Meter, Iowa; Alfred H., Adel, Iowa; Abby, wife of F. Maulsbey, McPherson county, Kansas; Thomas, Redfield, Iowa; Sarah A., wife of Frank Bosdeck, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Ella, wife of Robert B. Shaver, Guthrie county, Iowa. Isaac Fee, the father, was born in Gallia county, Ohio in the year 1823, son of Jacob Fee. The latter was a native Pennsylvania and one of the early settlers of Ohio; reared a large family in Ohio, and the rest of his life [there], and died. In Ohio Isaac Fee grew to manhood and married Louisa A. Slaughter. He was engaged farming in that State until 1851, when he emigrated to Iowa, locating on the present site of East Des Moines, where he remained about years, removing thence to Dallas county, where he has since lived, his attention being given agricultural pursuits. The Doctor's mother likewise a native of Gallia county, Ohio, date of her birth being 1834; she is of Scotch origin. Her father , Joel P. Slaughter, was a native of Pennsylvania and died of starvation in Libby prison, having entered the Union service as a member of an Illinois regiment. Grandmother Adna Slaughter spent her closing years and died in Fulton county. Illinois.
Dr. Fee owns one of the most attractive homes in the town which is presided over by his charming and accomplished wife. He was married February 15, 1892, to Miss Elsie A. Reed, daughter of Jacob A. and Charlotte Reed. Her father was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in Company K, One Hundred and Second Illinois Regiment. He died about three years ago. Her mother resides in New Virginia. In his political views Dr. Fee harmonizes with the Republican party. Fraternally, he is an Odd Fellow and religiously both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Source: A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa, Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1896, vol.1, p.130