Almon, William James

Education

M.D. 4.2.1792 on testimonials signed by Dr. Andrew Turnbull, Surg. [Surgeon] 57th Regt and Andrew Mitchell M.D., Dublin.

Birth/childhood

Born 14.8.1755 in Providence, R.I. [Rhode Island, U.S.A.] son of James Almon and Ruth Hollywood.

Career

Apprentice to Andrew Anderson, physician, New York 1771. [Physician]

Surgeon to H.M. train of artillery at Halifax Nova Scotia 1780 - 1800, but also had a civil practice. Went to England in 1816 for a two-year visit for health reasons. [Doctor]

Death

Died 5.2.1817 at Bath, England.

Sources

  • Canadian Dict. Biog. V p23-4