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CHAPTER XXV
DOCTORS AND DENTISTS
Dr. George Anderson Avas educated at the University of Pennsylvania
under the instructions of Dr. Rush and came to Venice in 1817,
before Sandusky was settled. In 1818 he came to this town which then
had only a half dozen families and boarded in the first frame house that
AA'as built by W. B. Smith. His practice covered a large part of Erie
and Ottawa counties. He was also a very active politician, and was one
of the first directors of the Mad River Railroad, and one of the seven
voters Avho voted for Jackson when he Avas first elected. He was also a
great friend of General Cass., Dr. Anderson died during the first cholera
epidemic.
The Clarion of May 7, 1825, contains an advertisement by Dr. A. H.
Brown, who had his office at A. Root's Tavern, which was afterwards
the Portland House.
Dr. John W. Russell came to the town in the spring of 1828, and left
in the fall following.
Dr. T. Davis advertises in the Clarion of August 29, 1829, that his
office is opposite Victor's Tavern. This was where the Townsend House
stood later. In 1831 he was joined in partnership by his brother J.
Davis, AVIIO advertised himself as a dentist.
Another pioneer in the profession was Dr. Jeremiah S. Cochran, who
came to Sandusky in 1832, just at the time of the first cholera outbreak,
and rendered efficient service during its continuance. He had his office
Avith F. D. Parish, who was the second lawyer in Sandusky. Dr. Cochran
died in July, 1845.
The Clarion of January 6, 1844, contains" an advertisement of Dr. I.
P. Randall with his office in the old Portland House.
January 6, 1844, the Clarion published a notice that Drs. Aaron
Austin, E. S. Lane and I. P. Randall had formed a partnership for the
practice of medicine.
On August 29, 1845, Charles Cochran, son of Dr. J. S. Cochran,
advertises that he will practice medicine with his office on the square
in front of the Congregational Church.
On September 26, 1845, the Clarion contains an advertisement of a
house to rent occupied by Dr. N. B. Welper.
Dr. J. N. Winslow advertises in the Clarion of October 3, 1845, that
his office is on Water Street opposite the postoffice.
On April 17,1846, Dr. J. J. Grassman advertises that he has removed
his office to his house on the corner of Decatur and Adam streets.
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