- JAMES COAKLY, M.D., Milton Junction; came to Rock Co. in
the spring of 1856; taught
- school at Lima in 1861; graduated at Rush College in April,
1864. Joined the 22d Wis. V.I. as Assistant Surgeon under Sherman's
command through the Atlantic campaign; mustered out in the spring
of 1865; returned to Milton Junction and commenced practice.
Married Miss Amelia S. WORCESTER, daughter of Pomelia WORCESTER,
of Lima; had two children; one died in infancy - Lyman L., born
Aug. 25, 1878. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic Order and
I.O.O.F.; also of the State Medical Association. Attends the
Methodist Church. Republican.
-
- [Coordinator's Note: The doctor's surname is mispelled;
it should be COAKLEY]
-
- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 816.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
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