John Grimes papers, 1804-1807.

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John Grimes papers, 1804-1807.

This collection includes four items of Dr. John Grimes. In his account book, Dr. Grimes recorded visits, treatments, medicines, and fees of his patients' care between May 18, 1804 and August 14, 1807. The day book, November l, 1805 through September 27, 1807, records patient visits and prescriptions. The collection also includes an 18 page account of the life of Noble Wimberly Jones, recorded by George Jones for John Grimes, June 2, 1805, and a 44 page eulogy of Noble Wimberly Jones, delivered by John Grimes before the Georgia Medical Society on the occasion of his death.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576639

Georgia Historical Society

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There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

Jones, Noble Wimberly, c. 1723-1805

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Noble Wimberly Jones (c. 1723 – January 9, 1805) was an American physician and statesman from Savannah, Georgia. A leading Georgia patriot in the American Revolution, he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1781 and 1782. Born in Lambeth, England, he immigrated to North America with his parents, who settled in Savannah in 1733, the first group of white settlers of the Province of Georgia. As a youth, Jones served in the militia under James Oglethorpe, helping to protect the pro...

Grimes, John, 1781-1861.

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John Grimes (1781-1861) came to Savannah, Georgia, in 1804 and began his medical practice. In the same year, Grimes was one of the founders of the Georgia Medical Society. In 1806, Grimes married Catherine Glen, the granddaughter of Noble Wimberly Jones. Grimes served as a representative of Chatham County in the General Assembly in 1809. From the description of John Grimes papers, 1804-1807. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 47206699 ...

Jones, George, 1766-1838

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George Jones was born in Savannah, the son of Noble Wimberly Jones. He studied medicine under his father and practiced for several years. He was in the Revolutionary War in it last years, served in both houses of the Georgia Legislature, was an Alderman and Mayor of Savannah, judge of the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia, and a member of the U.S. Senate in 1807. From the description of George Jones papers, 1796. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 85450385 ...