Jeanes, Jacob, 1800-1877.

Jacob Jeanes, noted homeopathic physician, was born in Philadelphia on October 4, 1800. He entered the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania under the preceptorship of Joseph Parrish and graduated in 1823. For twelve years Jeanes practiced allopathic medicine. During this time he served as a physician to the Philadelphia Almshouse and Dispensary. After intensive study of Dr. Hahnemann's works, Jeanes became a declared homeopath in 1835, publishing a work on homeopathic practice in 1838. He was greatly revered by the homeopathic community for his research on materia medica and his leadership in professional societies. Jeanes was a founding member of the American Institute of Homeopathy, serving as its president in 1845. He also served several terms as president of the Philadelphia County Homeopathic Medical Society and was a member of the Pennsylvania State Medical Society. In 1848 he helped found the Homeopathic Medical College of Philadelphia, where he served as Professor of the Principles and Practice of Medicine until the demanding duties of his private practice caused him to resign in 1849. Dr. Jeanes died of an apoplectic seizure on December 18, 1877.