Lorraine, Jefferson, NY Jewett Biography |
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Lorraine, Jefferson, NY Jewett Biography |
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HENRY W. JEWETT, M.D. Henry W. Jewett, M. D., was born in the town of Rome, Oneida County, New York, on March 24, 1823. His father was a farmer, and Henry worked at home until he reached his sixteenth year. His educational acquirements up to that time were such as the district school afforded. He attended private school two years, preparatory to entering college. He commenced the study of medicine with Drs. H. H. and S. W. Pope, in the village of Rome, and graduated from the Geneva Medical College in February, 1845. He commenced the active practice of medicine at Depauville, and remained there seven years. From there he removed to Claumont, where he has remained since 1857, following his profession. By close and unrelenting application he has succeeded in working up quite an extensive practice. Being careful in his diagnosis, and diligent in the treatment of his patients, she has been generally very successful.
He has affiliated with the Republicans since the organization of that party, though not taking an active part in politics farther than to use his vote and influence for proper candidates, to the maintenance of republican principles. He has attended the services of the Presbyterian church, in which he has occupied the same pew since he first settled in the village. He is now a member of that church in good standing. His ancestors were from Scotland,--the home of Presbyterianism,-- and located in Connecticut and Rhode Island at a very early day. Dr. Jewett is a gentleman widely known and very generally respected. His influence in the community is founded on principle of professional and business integrity; and his character, after a residence of twenty years, is permanently established. He enjoys the confidence of the people generally, not only as a physician, but as a citizen and neighbor. (Jefferson County History, by L. H. Everts, 1878)
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Transcribed by Holice B.Young Html by Debbie December 26, 1999 |
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