Dr. Thomas Jefferson Bowles was known as the oldest practising physician in the state of Indiana. After schooling, training, and practising in Chicago, New York City, and Randolph County of Indiana, Dr. Bowles moved to Muncie in 1874 to become a well-known surgeon. He participated in drafting the constitution and by-laws organizing the first county medical society in Delaware County. Known also as an agnostic and evolutionist, Dr. Bowles was much in demand as a speaker and supported many local philanthropic causes.
From the description of Papers, 1886-1930. (Ball State University Library). WorldCat record id: 38107807