The first physician to locate in Antwerp was Dr. Samuel Randall, who came there about 1812. He was admitted to membership on the Jefferson County medical society in 1817, and died November 21, 1831, at the age of forty-seven years.

Dr. Ralph Rogers came here about 1820, and removed to Watertown, where he died. Dr. Hiram (Alva?) Murdock came about 1822, and removed to Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County. Dr. Caleb Preston came about 1825, and after a time removed to Galway, New York. Dr. Samuel J. Gaines came about 1828, and removed to Sacket’s Harbor. Dr. Wm. H. Wiser came about the same time as Dr. Gaines, and removed to New Hartford, New York.

Dr. Chambers came from Canada about 1833, but after a short stay returned there again. All of the above, except the last named, were members of the medical society of the county.

Dr. Walter Dewey came to the place in 1834-35, and had an extensive practice, which continued till his death, December 4, 1845, at the age of thirty-four years. He was also a member of the medical society being admitted in 1838.

Dr. J. S. Conkey located here in 1842, and practiced extensively for several years, and removed to Canton, St. Lawrence county. Dr. R. R. Sherman located in 1848. Dr. Ira H. Abell located in the town in 1853, and still continues in practice. He is a very popular and highly esteemed physician, and well skilled in his profession.

Dr. E. G. Derby commenced the practice of his profession about 1947, in Antwerp. He practiced subsequently at Pamelia Four Corners, in 1848, in Brownville, 1852, in company with Dr. Grafton one year, and at Evans’ Mills, ten years. He then entered the United States army as surgeon, and remained so engaged two years, and then returned to Antwerp, where he as since practiced and resided. He is a most excellent nurse, and of a genial and happy nature, that makes him a favorite with all who know him.

Dr. Wm. Robinson commenced his practice in the town in 1852, and subsequently removed to Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. John Muyr came to Antwerp about 1870, had a limited practice, and removed to Carthage, where he still resides. Dr. E. G. Seymour commenced practicing here in or about 1865, and is till a resident of the place. All of the five last-named physicians are members of the Jefferson County medical society, except DR. Robinson, and have gained good reputations for skill and ability in their profession. Dr. G. H. Wood, a homeopathic physician, came to the place in 1877, and is a young man of fair promise in the profession of medicine.