Plank, D. Heber (David Heber), 1842-1906

David Heber Plank was born in Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pa. on Nov. 12, 1842. He attended local and state schools including Millersville Normal School and Pennsylvania State College. He attended Millersville Normal School from 1860 to 1864 but did not graduate. While at Pennsylvania State College, he selected medicine as his profession and applied to the University of Pennsylvania. He was accepted and graduated on Mar. 14, 1867 with a degree in medicine. Plank began a general practice of medicine in Morgantown, Pa. in 1869. His practice became very successful and he continued to reside in Morgantown until his death.

From the description of David Heber Plank school notebook, 1860-1864. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 50193534

David Heber Plank was a resident of Morgantown, Berks County, Pa., who attended the Pennsylvania State Normal School in Millersville from approximately 1860 to 1865. In the fall of 1862, Plank enlisted in the 10th Pennsylvania Militia and served for a month during the Civil War. He returned to Millersville, but is not listed as a graduate of the school. He later attended the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and began a successful medical practice in Berks County.

From the description of Course of lectures on the theory of horticulture, 1860 June 25-1860 Nov. 17 / [notes] by D.H. Plank. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 50778472

David Heber Plank, Berks Co., Pa., physician, was born on 12 Nov. 1842. He married Ida Eugenia Bertolet, 1877; they had six sons. Plank died on 4 Jan. 1906.

Plank studied medicine in the office of Birdsboro physician B. F. Bunn, then attended the University of Pennsylvania and received an M.D. in 1867. He opened a medical practice in Morgantown, Pa.

From the description of Financial papers, 1868-1908. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122689605

David Heber Plank, Berks Co., Pa., physician, was born on 12 Nov. 1842. He married Ida Eugenia Bertolet, 1877; they had six sons. Plank died on 4 Jan. 1906.

Plank studied medicine in the office of Birdsboro physician B. F. Bunn, then attended the University of Pennsylvania and received an M.D. in 1867. He opened a medical practice in Morgantown, Pa.

From the description of Index file, no. 2, 1882-1899 (bulk), 1865-1899 (span). (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122689612