Mary Belle Brown,M.D.(March 1, 1846 – July 13, 1924) was an Americanphysicianandsurgeon,one of the few women in medicine of her time to perform surgery. She was professor and dean of theNew York Medical College and Hospital for Women.
M. Belle Brown | |
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| Born | March 1, 1848 |
| Died | July 13, 1924(aged 76) |
| Alma mater | New York Medical College |
| Occupation(s) | physician, surgeon |
| Known for | Dean of New York Medical College |
| Relatives | Chad Brown(great-grandfather) |
Early life and family
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M. Belle Brown was born inStaunton Township, Miami County, Ohio,on March 1, 1848. Her father, Daniel Brown (1809–1877), was born inRhode Islandand moved west in 1828. M. Belle Brown was the granddaughter of Arnold Brown and the great-granddaughter of ReverendChad Brown,a co-founder ofProvidence Plantationswho emigrated to the United States fromEnglandin 1638,
M. Belle Brown's mother's name was Telford, and her ancestors were of the Jennings family from England. Brown's maternal grandfather was Andrew Telford, apioneerof Miami County. Brown's maternal grandmother, Eliza Telford (1816–1899), was the neighborhood doctor in emergencies and kept salves and liniments for everybody who desired them.[1][2]Brown had 5 siblings: Cyrus Telford (1844–1914), Cornelia J. (1844–1907), Rebecca, Arnold O. (1852–1928) and Harry W. (1860–1917).[2]
Brown was educated in the public schools inTroy, Ohio,and later attendedOxford Female CollegeinOxford, Ohio.[1][2]
Career
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Brown began studying medicine in 1874. In 1876, she entered theNew York Medical College and Hospital for WomeninValhalla, New York.She graduated in 1879 and opened ageneral practicein West 34th street, New York.[1][2]She later moved the practice to 30 West 51st street, where she practiced from 1890 until her retirement. During the earlier years her practice took her frequently to the poorer quarters of the city.[2]
Brown was one of the few women of her time who performed surgery. She attended clinics in New York and Chicago, studying under noted surgeons.[2]She specialized in the diseases of women and was professor of diseases of women in the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women. Brown also served as secretary of the faculty of that institution.[1]She was later made thedean,succeeding Dr.Clemence Sophia Harned Lozier,notedfeministactivist and founder of the college.[2]
Brown also discovered a remedy formotion sicknesscalled "Ship-shape".[2]She was a member of theAmerican Institute of Homeopathy,of theNew York County Medical Society,a member of the consulting staff of the Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn, and of theNew York Homeopathic Sanitarium Association.[1]
Personal life
editAfter a 40 year career, M. Belle Brown retired toTroy, Ohioin 1917.[2]
DuringWorld War I,Brown was active in raising funds for theAmerican Hospital of Paris,as well as for theRed Cross.[2]
Brown died on July 13, 1924, in Troy and is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Section 3, Lot 118, with her family.
References
edit- ^abcdeWillard, Frances Elizabeth, 1839–1898; Livermore, Mary Ashton Rice, 1820–1905 (1893).A woman of the century; fourteen hundred-seventy biographical sketches accompanied by portraits of leading American women in all walks of life.Buffalo, N.Y., Moulton. p.129.Retrieved8 August2017.
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- ^abcdefghijHover, John C. (1919).Memoirs of the Miami valley.Robert O. Law company. p.44.Retrieved12 August2017.This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.
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