Husband Dr. James Culbertson 1 2
Born: 12 Mar 1803 - near Carlisle, Cumberland Co, PA 2 3
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Died: 30 Mar 1854 2 4
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Father: Samuel Culbertson (1742-1807) 1 2
Mother: Elizabeth Loudon (1765-1803) 2 3
Marriage: 3 Jul 1839 4 5
Wife Mary Steel 1 5
Born: 8 Jan 1802 3
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Died: 19 Apr 1885 4 5
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Father: Robert Steel ( -1809) 3
Mother: Mary Steel ( - ) 3
Children
1 M William A. Culbertson 4 5
Born: 29 May 1840 4 5
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Died: 4 Oct 1843 4 5
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
2 M Horace J. Culbertson 1 5
Born: 25 May 1842 - Lewistown, Mifflin Co, PA 1 5
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Spouse: Julia Miller Watts ( -1886) 4 6 7 8
Marr: 6 Feb 1867 4 8
General Notes: Husband - Dr. James Culbertson
His father died when he was but three years old, and he became the ward of a friend and neighbor, Thomas Urie, whose farm adjoined that of Mr. Samuel Culbertson. The boy resided in the family of his guardian until he reached the age of twelve. Being asked by Mr. Urie what he desired to begin life with, young James promptly replied that the first thing was an education. This desire was in full accordance with his father's wishes and arrangements for him, and he was sent to Hopewell Academy, at Newburg, Pennsylvania, to prepare for college. Then, entering the sophomore class of Dickinson College, Carlisle, he was graduated in 1824. He chose a profession for which by natural endowments he was eminently fitted-that of medicine. He began his professional studies by reading with Adam Hays, M. D., of Carlisle; matriculated in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, and received his diploma April 6, 1827. Before settling down to practise, he made a tour of the southern states, and in 1828, began his life-work in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, as the partner of Edmund Patterson, M. D.; this connection being dissolved at the end of two years, Dr. Culbertson continued his practise alone. He was diligent and conscientious to a high degree, a constant and faithful reader, never counting himself to have fully mastered his profession, but keeping abreast of its progress by making himself conversant with the best and most advanced literature. He was skilled both in surgery and in pathology. Of a keen analytic intellect, he possessed especial ability in diagnosis. This trait led to his being frequently called into consultation by his brother practitioners, to whom he was endeared also by his genial disposition and his unfailing courtesy. All these qualities secured to Dr. Culbertson eminent success, because he loved and reverenced his noble calling, and regarded as his highest object of ambition the title of a good physician. He was much interested in the sciences of geology and mineralogy, and was an active member of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania. Untiring in his industry, he was a frequent contributor to scientific journals, especially those of his own profession. At the time of his death, Dr. Culbertson was president of the Mifflin County Medical Society. Following is the resolutions passed by that association on the occasion of his death:
"Resolved, That in the decease of our late friend and fellow-citizen, Dr. James Culbertson, the profession has lost an able practitioner; his medical associates, a judicious adviser; the sick and afflicted, an attentive physician and sympathizing friend; and society, generally, an exemplary member, whose urbanity and gentlemanly deportment had endeared him to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
"Resolved, That we sincerely sympathize with his bereaved family in their irreparable loss.
"Resolved, That members of this society attend his funeral April 2, at two o'clock, p. m.
"Resolved, That members of this society, as a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
"Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the local county papers, and a copy presented to the family of the deceased."
Dr. Culbertson, though a pronounced adherent of the Whig party, was not an active politician, nor an aspirant for public office. He was, however, always ready to serve to the best of his ability the interests of the community in which he lived. He held several responsible positions, among them that of trustee of the Lewistown Academy and of the Lewistown Bank. Dr. Culbertson held the Presbyterian beliefs of his Scotch-Irish ancestry, but did not formally connect himself with that church until late in life.
General Notes: Wife - Mary Steel
from Lewistown, Mifflin Co, PA