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Early Physcians and Dentists

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Information obtained from History of Conecuh County, pp. 44-45, submitter was Earsie Delchamps. Information was reformated for ease of viewing.

Name	Birth/Death	Information
Betts, William Franklin	n/a	He moved to Evergreen from Burnt Corn, and practiced medicine in Evergreen until his death. He had many civic responsibilities and was president of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerece, operated a drug store, and served a the county health officer.
Bradley, Eli	n/a	He started to the practice of medicine in Belleville in 1855, and was reported to be the only physician within a radius of many miles. His obituary read "He was untiring in his practice upon those from whom he had no reason to expect a pecuniary award."
Carter, William Robert	n/a	Dr. Carter died in the early 1960's at the age of 70. He had practiced medicine in Repton for 40 years. For a number of years his was the only hospital in Conecuh County. It was closed after the Conecuh County Hospital opened in Evergreen. Dr. Carter was a dedicated an hard working physician who found time to take an active part in church, school, civic and political affairs. He served a chairman of the Board of Deacons of the Repton Baptist Church for 25 years, as well as several terms on the Conecuch County Board of Education. A son, John C., also entered the medical profession.
Fountain, H.T.	1847-1923	He was reared in Burnt Corn community, and entered the Confederate army at the age of 17, and served throughout the war. He practiced medicine in the Repton community for many years. His only son, Dr. H.C. Fountain practiced dentistry in Evergreen.
Fountain, Hugh Clingman	n/a	He practiced dentistry for over 60 years, starting in Burnt Corn, and later moving to Evergreen, where he practiced for over 50 years. A patriotic citizen, an avid sportsman, an active Mason, are some of the attributes assigned to him by whose who knew him well. He died at the ripe old age of 94. His father H. T. Fountain was a pioneer physician in the Burnt Corn community.
Hagood, John W.	1875-1953	A member of a pioneer family in Conecuh County, Dr. Hagood practiced medicine in and around Evergreen during the early 1900's. He was a member of a family of 9 sons, three of whom became ministers of the gospel, two medical doctors, an engineer, a farmer, and a pharmacist. In the early years of his career he rode on horseback to visit his patients, equipped with little more than a desire to help the hurting, and two saddlebags filled with rudimentary supplies. As part of his training he rode in a horse drawn buggy to vist patients with Dr. Bruner, another early physician in Evergreen. Feeling the need for additional medical training, he enrolled in a Chicago medical school, where he completed his training. He returned to Evergreen and practiced medicine for many years. During the depression years he brought reassurance to distraught parents of an ailing child, comfort to the aging and solace to a family visited by death. Many times his pay was little more than a "thank you," but he earned the love and respect of the citizenry. Many babies made their arrival into the world with his help.
Hagood, Joseph Herrin, Sr.	1911-1985	Dr. Joe, as he was fondly called, was a member of a prominent pioneer family. He graduated from the University of Tennessee medical school, and was a practicing dentist for over 40 years, most of that time in Evergreen. He served as an officer in the navy during World War II, held many postions of leadership in the community, and was a member of the Evergreen Presbyterian Church. Two of his sons, Joesph H. and John, also entered the medical profession.
Kelly, Edward Lamar	1871-1948	He was born in Monroe County. His medical training was at the University of Alabama medical school in Mobile, where he received the M.D. degree in 1900. He practiced in Repton until 1928, and then became the Conecuh County Health Officer in Evergreen. He retired from the position in 1946, after 18 years of service.
McKittrick, Adam Alexander	1833-1913	He was born in South Carolina, but was an Evergreen citizen for about 50 years.
Moorer, Walter B.	n/a	He practiced medicine in McKenzie, before moving to Repton where he lived for more than 20 years.
Newton, G. G.	1873-1947	A native of Conecuh County, Dr. Newton attended public schools in the county and received his medical degree from the University of Alabama Medical School in Mobile. He practiced medicine in Evergreen for close to 45 years.
Price, Cecil Eugene	1922-1973	He grew up on a farm near Louisville in Barbour County, attended Auburn University and studied pharmacy. He later went to medical school at the University of Alabama. After completing his training, he started a practice in Evergreen, and continued in it until his death. He served in World War II. He was an active member of the Evergreen Presbyterian Church, took an active part in civic affairs, and was primarily responsible for keeping Boy Scout Troop 40 going for many years.
Skinner, Henry S.	1842-1923	He was born in Missouri, but moved with his parents to Belleville in 1857. Her served in the Confederate army for four years under Colonel Maury of Company E, Confederate Calvary. After the war, he returned to the Belleville community where he both farmed and practiced dentistry.
Stallworth, Emmett Lemuel	1870-1953	He was a native of Evergreen and graduated from Alabama Medical School in Mobile in 1894. He practiced medicine in Evergreen for more than 50 years, until ill health forced him to retire. His son, Robert W., also became a physician and was refered to as "young Doctor Stallworth." A sister, Miss Sue, was a fourth grade teacher at Evergreen City School for many years.
Stallworth, Robert William	1904-1987	A native of Conecuh County and a lifelong resident of Evergreen, he began practicing medicine with his father, Dr. Emmett Stallworth, during the depression years. He was a dedicated, old style family physician who did not hesitate to make house calls. Whether or not the patient had money to pay did not matter much to him. He was affectionately known as Doctor Rob to thousands of patients and friends. His long career spanned over 40 years.
Taliaferro, Charles Thomas	1833-1902	He was born in Caroline County, Virginia, but moved to Brooklyn in Conecuh County alon with his mother and elder brother Dr. Robert Taliaferro, when he was 10 years old. He received his medical training in Atlanta, Georgia, and set up his practice in Sparta.When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted with the Conecuh Guards and served as private, second lieutenant, assistant surgeon, and eventually, surgeon of his company. After the war was over, he settled in Evergreen and established a drug business.