Biographical Sketch of
Dr. John Whitley

John L. Whitley, M.D., of Osage, was born of English parentage, at Basti, N.Y., July 29, 1848. He received an academic education at Cedar Valley Seminary, completing his course in that institution in 1867. He attended Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill., and graduated there-from Feb. 3, 1869. June 1, of that year, he located at Osage and became associated in practice with his former preceptor, Dr. S.B. Chase, with whom he is still in partnership.

He was married March 13, 1869, to Ada M., daughter of S.B. Chase. They have three sons and one daughter living, having lost one son.

Dr. Whitley is a member of the Mitchell County Medical Society, of which he has been president; is also a member of the Cedar Valley Medical Association, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He is president of the board of examining surgeons for the United States pensions, and for ten years previous of the formation of the board, was examining surgeon for Mitchell County. In 1881 and 1882 he was president of the Alumni Association of Rush Medical College.

The doctor is a tall man of fine presence, is warm-hearted and a thorough gentleman, and has an excellent standing in his profession. In surgery he is an acknowledged expert and is the leading surgeon in northern Iowa.

 

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, February 2004