John Marshall Paul was born on 2 January 1800, in Belvidere, N.J., the son of Thomas Paul. He moved to Philadelphia to enter the medical practice of Dr. Parrish and in 1819 enrolled in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1822. He then spent two years in Paris with his cousin John Rodham Paul, M.D., (former College of Physicians treasurer) before returning to Philadelphia in 1825 to establish his own practice. Paul actively practiced medicine for 20 years, retiring in 1846 to his hometown of Belvidere. In 1835 Paul was elected a Fellow of the College of Physicians. Paul married his cousin, Rebecca Rodham Paul, in 1830. They had 3 children, a son, John Marshall Paul, Jr., M.D., and two daughters. Paul died at his home in Belvidere. on 18 Dec. 1879.
From the description of Epidemic[s] of America, [between 1819 and 1822]. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 145406464
