The surgical works of the late John Jones, M.D.

  • Jones, John, 1729-1791.
Date:
1795
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Credit: The surgical works of the late John Jones, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    tendant upon extenfive country practice; in- duced him to remove to a more populous place, where that inconvenience would not exift, and where there would be a greater opportunity for the exertion of his talents. He accordingly removed to the city of New- York, and afterwards to Long-Ifland, and there married Mary, the daughter of Mr. Stephenfon, by whom he had four fons: John, Thomas, Evan and James. He finally fettled in the highlands of New-York, where, he died many years fincc* In thefe different places, he praBifcd medicine with great fuccefs; and was among the fir ft introducers of inoculation in the (late of New-York: although from ig- norance and prejudice, the practice was much oppofed by the generality of people ; and by none more than the phyficians themfelves. John Jones, of whom I am now to give fome account; was born in the town of Ja- maica, Long-Ifland, in the year 1729; and recieved his education partly from his excel- lent parents, but chiefly at a private fchool in * Dr. Evan Jones was twice married; his fecond wife was the daughter of Colonel Mathews, many years commandant of the fort at Albany, and member of thelegidature of New- York. By this lady, who was lately dill living; he alio had fevcral children.