Ravenel, Edmund, 1797-1871.

Dr. Edmund Ravenel, a physician, professor, plantation owner, and naturalist, was born in Charleston, S.C. and received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to practicing medicine, Ravenel taught chemistry at the Medical College of South Carolina and owned plantations. He was president of the Elliott Society of Natural History and wrote numerous scientific articles. Ravenel married Charlotte Matilda Ford, daughter of Timothy Ford (1762-1830) and Sarah Amelia DeSaussure; after his first wife's death he married Louisa Catherine Ford (d. 1886), her half-sister.

From the description of Edmund Ravenel papers, 1820-1871. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35953284

Edmund Ravenel was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on December 8, 1797. He received his medical education at the University of Pennsylvania from which he graduated in 1819, after which he returned to Charleston to practice medicine. He was an early advocate for the establishment of the Medical College of South Carolina and served as professor of chemistry and pharmacy for ten years. During that time he also served as dean of the college. Ill health forced his retirement from the college in 1835, after which he became a planter. He was acutely interested in conchology and amassed a large collection of specimens which are at the Charleston County Museum. After years in the country as a planter, he returned to Charleston where he died on July 27, 1871.

From the description of Edmund Ravenel Letters. (Medical University of South Carolina Library). WorldCat record id: 182801421

Physician, naturalist, and plantation owner of Charleston, Berkeley County, and Sullivan's Island (S.C.). The son of Daniel Ravenel (1762-1807), Dr. Edmund Ravenel owned The Grove and other plantations.

From the description of Edmund Ravenel papers, 1836-1864. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794338