City: Memphis
MCELROY, James Bassett, physician; born Columbus, Miss., Dec. 30, 1866; Scotch descent; son of James W. and C. F. (Fortner) MCELROY; father’s occupation merchant; educated Franklin Academy, Columbus, Miss., University of Miss., College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University; graduated from University of Miss., B. S. 1888, and College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore Md., M. D., 1893; began his business career as clerk later taught school; married Hallie Mai KILPATRICK, Nov. 2, 1896; Democrat; president State Medical Society, 1896; Secy. Section of Practice of Medicine American Medical Association 1893; orator on medicine American Medical Assn., 1909, etc.; member of Methodist church.
