BENNETT, Charles F. b:1861

BENNETT, BICKLEY

Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 2/12/2005 at 14:13:50

Charles F. Bennett, physician and surgeon, residing at Cedar Falls, Iowa, was born in Howard County, Iowa, August 27, 1861, a son of Captain James E. and Eliza V. Bennett, the father being a native of Massachusetts, and the mother of New York State, they being among the early settlers of Howard County, this State.

Charles F. Bennett received liberal educational advantages, and in 1881 began the study of medicine with Dr. Bickley, of Waterloo, Iowa, pursuing his medical studies at that place for some time. In March, 1884, he graduated from the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College, and shortly afterward located at Cedar Falls, where he has built up a large practice, having gained an excellent professional reputation.

He was united in marriage in March, 1884, to Miss Mary B. Bickley, a daughter of Dr. G.G. Bickley, of Waterloo. He is a member of the Cedar Valley Homeopathic Medical Society. Dr. Bennett is a young man of excellent promise, and during his residence in Cedar Falls has made many friends.

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