Athens — NANKIVELL, James Rob’rt, physician and surgeon; born Perranporth Cornwall, Eng., March 25, 1854; English descent; son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts) NANKIVELL; father was a mechanic in early life, afterwards became a merchant; paternal grandparents John and Elizabeth (Prout) ROBERTS; received Academic education at Hiwasee Academy Polk Co., Tenn., and in the University of Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn.; in early life was a mechanical engineer and machinist; studied medicine under a preceptor and graduated with degree of M.D., at the University of the city of New York March 1878; practiced Medicine at Springtown, Parker Co., Texas five years moved to Athens in 1884 where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession since; formerly interested in drug business; married twice first Cornelia BOYD Nov. 1870; second Mary Elizabeth BOYD, Sept. 25, 1884; Ruling Elder in Presbyterian church; Democrat; member Meridian Sun (Masonic) Lodge No. 50, Past Master; McMinn chapter, R.A.M. No. 74, Past High Priest, Secy. member County, State and American Medical Associations and Association of Military Surgeons of U.S.; former Surgeon Board Pension Examiners for 14 years; Capt. and Assistant Surg. N.G.S.T., commissioned July 25, 1902, commissioned Major Med. Corps N.G.S.T. July 22, 1907.
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