Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


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John Crawford Greenewalt and Mary Miller Davidson




Husband John Crawford Greenewalt 1

           Born: 27 Feb 1860 - Fayetteville, Franklin Co, PA 1
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         Father: Hon. Henry Clay Greenewalt (1830-      ) 2 3
         Mother: Martha L. Crawford (      -      ) 2 3


       Marriage: 16 Apr 1890 1



Wife Mary Miller Davidson 1 4

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         Father: William Miller Davidson (1820-1863) 1 4
         Mother: Margaret Eleanor Sharpe (1824-1889) 4 5




Children
1 F Margaret Sharpe Greenewalt 1

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2 F Martha Crawford Greenewalt 1

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General Notes: Husband - John Crawford Greenewalt


He was educated in the public schools and at the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Academy. He studied medicine with Dr. Samuel G. Lane, of Chambersburg, and was graduated M. D. at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, May 1, 1884. After receiving his degree he was appointed resident physician of the Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, and later of the Brockley Hospital. He was medical examiner and surgeon of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Camden, New Jersey, 1886-89. He then engaged in private practice in partnership with Dr. C. F. Palmer, of Chambersburg, for one year. In October, 1890, he began practice on his own account, and continued until August, 1898, when he entered the United States Military service as acting assistant surgeon. He served at Chickamauga Park, Georgia, and Santiago de Cuba until Jan. 1, 1899, when he was appointed Assistant Surgeon, 5th U. S. V. I., with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. The regiment was mustered out May 30, 1899, at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania. He was appointed July 25, 1899, Assistant Surgeon of the 33d U. S. V. I., organized at San Antonio, Texas, and destined for service in the Philippines. This regiment was the first to land at Manila, and took part in the important expeditions in pursuit of Aguinaldo and the rescue of Lieutenant Gilmore, U. S. N., and party. He received the rank of Captain and Assistant Surgeon, U. S. V., March 30, 1901, and Major and Surgeon, October, 1901. He resigned from the army Oct. 31, 1901, as Major. He was twice mentioned for distinguished service on the firing line. After his return to the United States he resumed his private practice in Chambersburg and became one of the most popular and skillful physicians in the county. He was examiner for several insurance companies, surgeon of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, and a member of the staff of the Chambersburg Hospital. He was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Order, the Royal Arcanum, and the County and State Medical societies.

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Sources


1 —, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 406.

2 —, History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warner, Beers & Co., 1887), Pg 776.

3 —, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 404.

4 —, History of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warners, Beers & Co., 1886), Pg 450.

5 —, Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 67, 406.


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