BIO: McPheeters, Dr. John S. s/o McPheeters, Alexander 
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"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS.
1884

POSEY TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY

PAGE 890

DR. JOHN S. MCPHEETERS, a descendant of one of the oldest families of
Washington County, was born near Fredericksburg, January 26, 1837, the
eldest of six children born to Alexander and Louisa M. (Snyder) McPheeters,
who were natives respectively of Kentucky and New York, and of
Scotch-English and German descent.  In 1818 the parents of Alexander removed
from  Kentucky to the Hoosier State, locating permanently in Washington
County, and settling where Livonia now stands.  Alexander McPheeters was a
physician, and under his direction John S. studied his father's profession,
and in 1860 graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery.
He began practicing with his father, but in April, 1863, was commissioned by
Gov. Morton Assistant Surgeon of the Twenty-third Indiana Regiment, and in
March, 1865, was promoted surgeon, continuing as such until the close of the
war.  Returning home he resumed the practice of his profession, and in
November, 1880, removed to Hardinsburg, where he has retired from active
work.  July 4, 1861, his marriage with Mary J. F. Holmes was solemnized, and
to their union one son--Thaddeus H.--was born.  February 16, 1879, Dr.
McPheeters was called upon to mourn the loss of a beloved wife.  November
13, 1880, Mrs. Mary E. (McIntosh) Ramsey became his second wife, and James
A. was born to them.  Dr. McPheeters is possessed of more than the average;
is a Republican, a member of the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. fraternities and
the Presbyterian Church.  He now turns his attention to agricultural
pursuits, and is the owner of a valuable tract of land, containing 400
acres.  Mrs. McPheeters is a member of the Methodist Church.


Transcribed by: Diana Flynn 
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Date: Tue, 6 August 1997