Stephen Berry Olney journal, 1855 Feb. 14-Nov. 30.

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Stephen Berry Olney journal, 1855 Feb. 14-Nov. 30.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70331060

The diary describes Dr. Olney's trip to and across Iowa in search of a suitable place for his practice. After spending March in Fort Des Moines he settled in Fort Dodge. The journal includes references to Major Williams and to treatments given to various patients.

26 leaves ; 28 cm.

Iowa State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8030273

Iowa State Historical Society

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Williams, Hugh, 1796-1874

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William Williams was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He served with the military in Pennsylvania and later was connected with the Exchange Bank of Pittsburg. In 1849 he moved to Iowa and stopped briefly in Muscatine before accompanying United States troops westward to establish the post of Fort Clark, which later became Fort Dodge. After troops moved on Williams remained and established the town of Fort Dodge. He was instrumental in enticing many people to settle in Fort Dodge and Webster Coun...

Olney, Stephen Berry.

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Olney was a doctor from Weston, Michigan who set out in 1855 to locate a place in Iowa for his practice, finally settling on Fort Dodge. From the description of Stephen Berry Olney journal, 1855 Feb. 14-Nov. 30. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70331060 ...