Dr. George W. Williams, who for a number of
years occupied a prominent position professionally and socially in Denison.
He was born in Tennessee and with his father went to Missouri in his youth. He pursued his professional education in St. Louis (Missouri) Medical College and in Hahneman Medical College, Philadelphia, being a graduate of both institutions. He entered upon the practice of his chosen calling in southwestern Missouri and in 1873 came to Denison, where he remained until his death, which occurred on the 2nd of August, 1888. He was one of the first physicians
of this city and was very active at the time of the cholera epidemic, giving
valuable assistance in checking the ravages of that disease and in impending its
further progress. He
was an earnest and conscientious practitioner, careful in the diagnosis of a
case and at all times put forth his best effort to alleviate human suffering and
restore health. He studied the principles and theories of medicine and was
practical in his application of his knowledge to the needs of his patients. He
commanded the respect of his fellow men, both as a physician and as a citizen
and he represented the second ward in the city council as a Republican
member.
At the time of the Civil War, Dr.
Williams espoused the cause of the Union, enlisting in the Fourteenth Kansas
Cavalry. He was detailed as hospital surgeon and was mustered out with the rank
of first lieutenant and adjutant after three years of active service, during
which time he rendered signal aid to the sick and wounded who came under his
care. Dr. and Mrs. [Eliza Anna Ray]
Williams became the parents of two sons. (1) Elmer E., who was born in Kansas and is now
living in Portland, Oregon, was married to Elizabeth Ragland, of Denison, Texas, and
they have one child, Ray. (2) George Gordon, born in Kansas, is now living in North Carolina. He was married there in 1904 to Miss Daisy Weaver of Wilson, North Carolina, and they have a little daughter, Virginia Ray. Source:
B. B. Paddock, History and
Biographical Record of North and West Texas (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co.,
1906), Vol. I, p. 621. Denison Daily Herald Monday, September 23, 1878 pg. 1 PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Geo. W. Williams - Soon after locating here, some four years ago, Dr. Williams associated himself with Dr. B.K. Wood, and soon enjoyed a lucrative practice. Later they added a complete retail drug store to their business, which continued until about a year since, when Dr. Wood retired. Dr. Williams continues to attend to a large practice and a nice drug business. FATHER TIME He Still Holds Out at Dr. Williams' Drug Store The drug and medicine business of Denison is in the hands of a first class set of men. Prominent among these is Dr. G.W. Williams. He is a successful practioner and an estimable gentleman. Independent of his large practice he has been engaged for several years in the drug trade, occupying at present the neat little storeroom next to Euper's confectionary. He carries a complete assortment of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, paints, oils, etc. The stock is always kept well arranged and tidy. Dr. Williams is assisted by that prince of gentlemen, Mr. Stephen French, better known by his friends as Father Time, who is a first class, competent druggist, and always at his post. Steve, like all the prescription clerks in Denison, reckons the years of his experience at eighty-three. Biography Index Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
