Lauderdale, John Vance

John Vance Lauderdale (1838-1931), physician and army officer, was raised in Geneseo, New York and received his medical degree from New York University in 1862. He contracted as a surgeon during the Civil War, returning to Bellevue Hospital to teach after a five month term. He served as assistant surgeon and surgeon in the U.S. Army 1866-96, retiring with the rank of major after serving at numerous western military posts. Lauderdale married Josephine Lane of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1880 and the couple had two children.

From the description of John Vance Lauderdale papers, 1838-1931. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127280

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