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John B. Hamilton

John B. Hamilton

Former United States Surgeon General
John Brown Hamilton was an American physician and soldier. He was appointed the second Surgeon General of the United States from 1879 to 1891. Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1847, Otter Creek Township, IL
Died: December 24, 1898 (age 51 years), Elgin, IL
Edited works: Transactions of the International Medical Congress. Ninth Session, Transactions ... September 5th, 1887, and Surgery: a Practical Treatise with Special Reference to Treatment
Previous office: United States Surgeon General (1879–1891)
Education: Rush University Medical College