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R. M. Fee, M. D.


R.M. FEE, M. D., is numbered among the progressive young physicians of 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 Lovisa 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;ยท 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 of Pennsylvania and one of the early settlers of Ohio; reared a large family in Ohio, and spent the rest of his life and died there. In Ohio Isaac Fee grew to manhood and married Miss Lovisa A. Slaughter. He was engaged in farming in that State until 1851, when he emigrated to Iowa, locating on the present site of East Des Moines, where he remained about six years, removing thence to Dallas county, where he has since lived, his attention being given to agricultural pursuits. The Doctor's mother is likewise a native of Gallia county, Ohio, the 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.

A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa, Chicago, The Lewis Publishing Company 1896, pg. 130.

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