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FIRST CHILTON DOCTOR

       CHILTON--SPL--Dr. W. M. Shankle, who came to Chilton in 1883, was the first physician in the town.  He was born in Georgia, the son of Levi H. and Sally Parks Shankle.  He was educated at Harmony Grove, Ga., and studied medicine with Dr. L. G. Hardman in Harmony Grove.  Before entering Georgia State University, where he received his degree in 1881.  (sic) In 1884 he married Miss Martha L. Gloxam of Chilton.  They had one son, Will Ed Shankle.

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