Hamilton Jefferson Scoles

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Obituary
"Knoxville Journal," (Knoxville, Marion Co., IA) January 27, 1897 (no page listed)

DEATH OF A PIONEER
DR. H. J. SCOLES PASSED AWAY MONDAY MORNING

Death Came After an Illness of One Hour--Was An Early Settler

"Dr. H. J. Scoles died Monday morning at his residence in this city, after an illness of one hour, of heart disease, ageed 71 years, 6 months and 14 days. He had seemed in his usual health when he arose in the morning and went about his chores at 9:30. The extreme cold of the morning brought on an attack of heart trouble, and he returned to the house in a short time and expired within the hour. He had been subject to attacks of heart disease for several years."

"Dr. H. J. Scoles was born in Harrison county, Ohio, July 11, 1824. His early life was spent on the farm, and he followed this work until 1850, when he removed to Keokuk, Iowa. Before this time he had determined upon the practice of medicine as his life work, and in Keokuk, he at once began reading with Drs. McGugen and Hughes as preceptors."

"After thorough preparation he attended lectures at the Collecge of Physicians and Surgeons, at Keokuk, and was graduated in 1853. In 1856 he came to this county and pursued his chosen profession. During the war he enlisted in the 4th Iowa Infantry, and was appointed assistant surgeon. After being mustered out of the service he returned to Knoxville and resumed his practice, also keeping a drug store here for many years."

"On the 31st of March, 1852, he married Miss Mary E. McKenzie, a native of Knox Co., Ohio. To this union were born four children, Frank, Charles S., Harry B. and Susanna May. Frank died July 21, 1862. The other three children, with their mother, survive to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father."

"For a number of years previous to his death, Dr. Scoles had ceased to practice his profession, on account of ill health and advancing years, and occupied his time in the care of bees, fancy poultry and dogs. He was an excellent man, a good citizen, and his loss will cause a feeling of genuine sorrow all over Marion county."

"At a late hour yesterday the time of holding the funeral services had not been decided upon, but they will probably be held tomorrow."

Biographical Material
A MEMORIAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF IOWA The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1896

"Hamilton J. Scoles, M.D., a retired physician and surgeon living in Knoxville, was for many years numbered among the prominent representatives of the medical profession in central Iowa."

"More than a century and a half ago, when Maryland was a colony and the entire country was under the rule of foreign powers, John Scoles sailed from the Emerald Isle, the place of his nativity, and with a 'colony' located in Newcastle. There was born his son, William Scoles, who became the father of S. B. Scoles. The last named, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, was born March 29, 1802, and was a tanner and a currier by trade. He married Susanna Hollingsworth, daughter of Levi Hollingsworth, and removed to Ohio."

"In Harrison County, of the Buckeye State, Dr. Scoles was born July 11, 1825. He spend his boyhood in Belmont County, Ohio, whither his parents removed during his early childhood. He there attended the district schools until the family went to Knox County, Ohio, in 1840. His time was then given to farm work in the summer months, while in the winter season he pursued his studies in the district schools. Later, however, he entered Mt. Vernon Academy, and subsequently engaged in teaching school for nine years."

"During the later part of that period, he also read medicine under the preceptorship of Drs. McGugin and Hughes, of Keokuk, Iowa, having come to this state in 1850. In the spring of 1853, he was graduated at the Keokuk Medical College, at that time a department of the Iowa State University, and entered upon the practice of his profession in Summitville, Lee County, and in 1856, he came to Knoxville, where he conducted a successful practice until 1893, and he then retired to private life."

"In 1862, he was appointed assistant surgeon on the Fortieth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and seved in that capacity until 1864, when, on account of failing health, he resigned his commission and returned home, resuming his practice in Knoxville. He was quite successful and was a progressive physician who kept fully informed on all matters pertaining to the science of medicine, its inventions and improvements. From the public he received a liberal patronage, and, considered from a financial standpoint, his business career was also a success."

"The Doctor is a man of domestic tastes and his home life has been a very pleasant one. On March 31, 1852, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Mary E. McKenzie, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, daughter of Aaron and Mary (Logue) McKenzie. Three children were born to them: Charles S., who is now a conductor on the Chicago & Great Western Railroad; Rev. Harry B., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church; and Susanna M., at home."

"The Doctor is a member of Oriental Lodge, No 61, F. & A. M., also of Tadmore Chapter, R. A. M. For many years he was connected with the Iowa State Medical Association, having been enrolled among its members in 1854. He has served on the sanitary board of the city for several years, and has been unsparing in his efforts to promote the best interests of his fellow men, both physically and morally. He and his wife are active and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has seved as Steward for several years."

In 1884 the Doctor made a trip to California, he having been called there to treat his sister, Mrs. Warner, who had been given up by all the local physicians. His treatment proved to be very successful and his sister is now in the enjoyment of good health. The Doctor ranks high among the members of the medical profession, and his skill and ability are such as to commend him to the confidence of all. He therefore received a liberal patronage and today he is enjoying the reward of his labors in the form of a comfortable competence which enables him to retire."

More About HAMILTON JEFFERSON SCOLES:
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co. IA6

Hamilton married Mary McKenzie on 31 Mar 1852 in Rush County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Aaron McKenzie and Mary (Maria) E. Logue) was born on 4 Feb 1827 in Howard TWP, Knox County, Ohio; died on 16 Dec 1900 in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles S. Scoles was born in 1857; died in UNKNOWN.
2. Frank Scoles was born in 1862; died on 21 Jul 1862.
3. Harry Bing Scoles was born on 23 Jul 1865 in Iowa; died in 1948 in Dade County, Florida.
4. Susanna May Scoles was born in Jul 1867; died in UNKNOWN.