Record #:

18635

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Physicians were in the North Carolina colony almost as early as there were preachers. John King practiced in Chowan as early as 1694, and Godfrey Spruill was practicing at Edenton as early as 1702. Lawrence lists other outstanding doctors, including one he considers the most famous, Dr. Hugh Williamson of Chowan, who was appointed Surgeon-General of the North Carolina troops by Governor Richard Caswell.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 11, Aug 1942, p3

Subject(s):

Williamson, Hugh, 1735-1819