Moss, Dr. Mavon James “M.J.” (1909-1972)
Brandon, Dr. Winfield Scott (1852-1931)
Dr. Winfield Scott Brandon, MD was raised in Fairmount, Indiana in Grant County. After finishing his graded classes, he began teaching at the age of 18-years-old for eight years. In 1876, he began courses at the Medical College in Cincinnati. From 1880-1881, he began medical practice in Grant County and also attended Butler University Medical and graduated during that time. After graduation, he went to work in Andrews, in Huntington County, Indiana (the town was previously known as Antiock but was renamed in the 1880’s). Dr. Brandon “taking every opportunity for perfecting his knowledge” took a course in a New York hospital in 1888. Afterwards, in 1889, he moved to Daleville. He was living and practicing in Daleville when he died in 1931.
Dr. W. S. Brandon, MD married twice. First, to Mary S Green in Grant County in 1878. Second, to Nettie Valentine in 1899 in Missouri. They also are in the census records there in 1900.
Horne, Dr. John M. (1814-1880), Physician
Dr. Horne was born in Scotland in 1814 to the Rev. William and Mary ( Somerville) Horne. After studying in Edinburgh, he immigrated to the US. He studied at the Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated in 1840. He worked in “Little Columbus”, Middletown, Indiana, and Alexandria, Indiana before opening his office in Yorktown. in 1855. He served two terms as a Mt. Pleasant Township trustee. Dr. Horne also served as the Yorktown postmaster. He was appointed in 1866.
He married Isabella Scott in 1844 and had 7 children.
Mention in Kemper, 1908 History of Delaware County 1904 pg 295
Summers, Dr. Henry C. (1843-1902), Physician
Dr. H. C. Summers was one of the pioneer doctors in our area. He was an assistant surgeon in the Civil War.
He moved from Fall Creek Township in Henry Township to Middletown when he was 14-years-old. He attended “the graded” schools until he was 18-years-old. He began attending lectures at the Rush Medical College 1864-1865. According to the Deceased Physician files, Dr. Summers also attended the University of Cincinnati. In 1893. the Delaware County Board of Commissioners gave he and other doctors a concession to care for the poor for the country.
He married first Sarah A Laboyteaux, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Wise) Laboteaux. After Sarah’s death in 1873, he married Louise L. Stewart, daughter of J.V. and Sarah (Bishop) Stewart.
He lived in Daleville but practiced throughout Delaware and Henry Counties. He set up a practice in Daleville a couple of years after graduating from medical school moving from Luray. At the time of his death he was the surgeon for the Union Traction Company.
Shively, Dr. David M (1840-1905), Physician
Prominent Physician Passed Away at His Home In Yorktown- Had Practiced Long in Delaware and Henry Counties
Dr. David M. Shively, 64, who was found unconscious in his office in Yorktown two weeks ago, died at his home there at 6:45 o’clock Tuesday morning of Bright’s disease. When he was taken ill his only son, Dr. Augustus Shively, who practiced with him, was in a hospital in Indianapolis, and an effort was made to keep the news from him, as it was feared that he would become worse.
Dr. Shively had been a resident of Yorktown for many years , first settling there in 1874. He moved to Rush county for a short time, however, but soon returned to Yorktown. He was born in New Castle in 1840 and was raised on his fathers farm. His early education was obtained from the district schools and he first took up the study of medicine under Dr. Ray, of New Castle , but had to give it up. He then was employed as a blacksmith and became one of the best in the country, working for other men and then for himself. He did not give up reading along medical lines while at work, and in time entered the Physio-Medical institute of Cincinnati, from which he graduated. At the time of his death he was one of the best-known physicians in the county.
In 1864, the deceased was married to Miss Jennie Moore, of Middletown, who survives him. One son and a grandson also survive.
Dr. Shively was a Democrat in political life, but never sought any public office. He was vice president of the Moore Family Reunion association and was a heavy stockholder in the Consumers Gas company. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, other than that burial will be made in Henry county near Middletown.
Slack, Dr. George Washington (1825-1866), Physician
Dr. G. W. Slack, MD moved to Delaware County with his parents when he was just 12-years-old in 1837. He married Mary Louise “Louisa” Hardin in 1854 in Madison County, Indiana. He graduated from Rush Medical College and opened a practice in Yorktown, Indiana in 1854. He practiced in Yorktown until his death in 1886.
Shively, Dr. August “Gus” H. (1871-1906), Physician
Dr. Gus Shively was the son of Dr. David M. Shively who together formed the medical firm of Shively & Shively. Dr. David Shively died just a year prior to his son. According to Gus’ obituary, he was in a “serious mental condition” at the time of his father’s death. He had been an “invalid for a greater part of the time” after his father’s death. He studied medicine at the Medical College of Indiana-University of Indianapolis and graduated in 1895. He earned his medical license in 1897.
Downing, Dr. Jonathan Rector (1844-1918), Physician
Dr. Jonathan Rector Downing was a physician in Delaware County, serving the last 32 years in Yorktown. His son, J. Frank Downing was also a Yorktown physician. Dr. Downing was a Civil War veteran, imprisoned at Libby in Richmond, Virginia. He was released in an exchange between the north and south. In 1865, he was aboard the Steamer Sultana who was transporting prisoners north, when three of its boilers exploded, killing 1,168 people. The steamer sank near Memphis, TN on April 27, 1865. It was the worst maritime disaster in the Untied States history. Only 760 soldiers survived. Downing was injured in the explosion.
Snodgrass, Dr. Benjamin Kelso (1859-1928) Physician
Dr. Benjamin Kelso Snodgrass was the son of Dr. Benjamin Duley Snodgrass. B.K. practiced in Union City, Indiana.
Snodgrass, Dr. Benjamin Duley (1823-1901), Physician
Died at home in Yorktown, Indiana. His son, Benjamin Kelso Snodgrass was a practicing physician in Union City.
His brother’s biography in the Portrait and Record for Randolph and Delaware County 1894 has information about Ben’s father and mother.
