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E. Powell ledger

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/283

Scope and Contents

Ledger documenting medical practice of Elijah Powell in Richford, N.Y., and surrounding Tioga and Cortland counties, 1839-1845; some accounts settled as late as 1858. Lists patient name, reason for visit, prescriptions, and settlement of accounts.

Dates

  • 1839 - 1858
  • Majority of material found within 1839 - 1845

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Elijah Powell, Tioga Co., N.Y. physician, was born in Pharsalia, N.Y., on 3 Oct. 1800. He graduated from Hamilton College and opened a practice in Richford, N.Y., in 1823. Powell married (1) Lydia Wells and (2) Jane Anderson, by whom he had seven children. He was elected first superintendent of schools, 1844, and county commissioner of schools, 1854. Elijah Powell was a member and president of the Tioga County Medical Society. He died... on 12 Jan. 1876. See more

Extent

1 volume (112 pages)

Language of Materials

English

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