Dr. Thomas Travers was a surgeon in the British Army. He brought with him his wife, Maria Fitzgerald (1764-1797) of County Kildare, Ireland, the daughter of Lord Fitzgerald who opposed the marriage on account of the roving life of Army officers. At the time of this marriage (1782) Dr. Travers was with his Regiment In Ireland.
SURGEON British Army, came to St. Augustine in 1763 when the Province became British.
Was the leading Physician of St. Augustine. In 1793 Census of St. Augustine
Residence; Hospital Street (now Aviles St), son of Juan & of Anna Carrel, age 35; wife
Maria Fitzgerald, daughter of Geraldo & Isabel Coonon, age 29. had daughter Anna age 11; son Juan age 9, daughter Maria 2 months.
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From "What I know of the Travers Family" by M.M.Reid, Fernandina 1882:
"Dr. Thomas Travers Came to St. Augustine with his Regiment, surgeon in British Army, Then the providence of FL. passed to British Government. When the province was again passed to the Spanish, the British troops were removed, but Dr. Thomas Travers remained in the practice of his profession, and was for many years, the leading physician of that city. Chief Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, celebrated for his skill and eminent virtues."
Dr. Thomas Travers was well trained and spoke 4 languages.
A listing of books from his library reflected a well educated, inquiring mind.
Praised, at times for his astute skill; he, nonetheless, died destitute, as did most physicians.
Like his son, he is buried at Tolomato Cemetery, but his grave is not marked and we do not know its exact location.
SURGEON British Army, came to St. Augustine in 1763 when the Province became British.
Was the leading Physician of St. Augustine. In 1793 Census of St. Augustine
Residence; Hospital Street (now Aviles St), son of Juan & of Anna Carrel, age 35; wife
Maria Fitzgerald, daughter of Geraldo & Isabel Coonon, age 29. had daughter Anna age 11; son Juan age 9, daughter Maria 2 months.
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From "What I know of the Travers Family" by M.M.Reid, Fernandina 1882:
"Dr. Thomas Travers Came to St. Augustine with his Regiment, surgeon in British Army, Then the providence of FL. passed to British Government. When the province was again passed to the Spanish, the British troops were removed, but Dr. Thomas Travers remained in the practice of his profession, and was for many years, the leading physician of that city. Chief Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, celebrated for his skill and eminent virtues."
Dr. Thomas Travers was well trained and spoke 4 languages.
A listing of books from his library reflected a well educated, inquiring mind.
Praised, at times for his astute skill; he, nonetheless, died destitute, as did most physicians.
Like his son, he is buried at Tolomato Cemetery, but his grave is not marked and we do not know its exact location.
Dr. Thomas Travers was a surgeon in the British Army. He brought with him his wife, Maria Fitzgerald (1764-1797) of County Kildare, Ireland, the daughter of Lord Fitzgerald who opposed the marriage on account of the roving life of Army officers. At the time of this marriage (1782) Dr. Travers was with his Regiment In Ireland.
SURGEON British Army, came to St. Augustine in 1763 when the Province became British.
Was the leading Physician of St. Augustine. In 1793 Census of St. Augustine
Residence; Hospital Street (now Aviles St), son of Juan & of Anna Carrel, age 35; wife
Maria Fitzgerald, daughter of Geraldo & Isabel Coonon, age 29. had daughter Anna age 11; son Juan age 9, daughter Maria 2 months.
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From "What I know of the Travers Family" by M.M.Reid, Fernandina 1882:
"Dr. Thomas Travers Came to St. Augustine with his Regiment, surgeon in British Army, Then the providence of FL. passed to British Government. When the province was again passed to the Spanish, the British troops were removed, but Dr. Thomas Travers remained in the practice of his profession, and was for many years, the leading physician of that city. Chief Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, celebrated for his skill and eminent virtues."
Dr. Thomas Travers was well trained and spoke 4 languages.
A listing of books from his library reflected a well educated, inquiring mind.
Praised, at times for his astute skill; he, nonetheless, died destitute, as did most physicians.
Like his son, he is buried at Tolomato Cemetery, but his grave is not marked and we do not know its exact location.
SURGEON British Army, came to St. Augustine in 1763 when the Province became British.
Was the leading Physician of St. Augustine. In 1793 Census of St. Augustine
Residence; Hospital Street (now Aviles St), son of Juan & of Anna Carrel, age 35; wife
Maria Fitzgerald, daughter of Geraldo & Isabel Coonon, age 29. had daughter Anna age 11; son Juan age 9, daughter Maria 2 months.
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From "What I know of the Travers Family" by M.M.Reid, Fernandina 1882:
"Dr. Thomas Travers Came to St. Augustine with his Regiment, surgeon in British Army, Then the providence of FL. passed to British Government. When the province was again passed to the Spanish, the British troops were removed, but Dr. Thomas Travers remained in the practice of his profession, and was for many years, the leading physician of that city. Chief Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, celebrated for his skill and eminent virtues."
Dr. Thomas Travers was well trained and spoke 4 languages.
A listing of books from his library reflected a well educated, inquiring mind.
Praised, at times for his astute skill; he, nonetheless, died destitute, as did most physicians.
Like his son, he is buried at Tolomato Cemetery, but his grave is not marked and we do not know its exact location.
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