Son of John Mayo Trevilian, a Virginia planter, and Mary Argyle; brother of Mary (married Thomas Tabb), Annie (married John Sanderson), Martha "Mattie" (married Lafayette Baber of Lynchburg), Charles Braxton of Williamsburg (Captain, Company F, 4th Virginia Cavalry), and Rosa (married Henry Lewis). Married Virginia Creed Parrish.
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Field & Staff, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.
Residence: Goochland County; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 10/15/1861, he was commissioned and assigned as an Assistant Surgeon of the 38th Virginia Infantry.
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
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- John Guerrant Trevilian, M.D. -
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, 1861; a Fellow of the American Medical Association; surgeon in the Confederate service throughout the Civil War and at its close brigade surgeon and chief of field hospitals; chief surgeon of the Confederate Home and medical department of the city almshouse at Richmond; died at his home in that city, November 24, aged 73.
The medical profession of Richmond met with the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, November 25, to take suitable action regarding the death of Dr. Trevilian.
Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 61, Part 2.
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Whereas, the members of the medical profession of Richmond have heard of the death of Dr. John Guerrant Trevilian, a man who by the purity of his life as a man and physician, whose high standard of honor in the affairs of life and ethical rectitude as a doctor, the profession is the poorer for his loss, therefore Resolved, to place on record our regret in his death and appreciation of his worth as a man and a doctor.
That we express to his family our profound sympathy in this affliction. That a copy of this Resolution be published in the daily papers and the Virginia Medical Events Monthly.
Wm. S. Gordon, W. T. Oppenheimer, J. Shelton Horsley.
Richmond Times- Dispatch, November 25, 1913.
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He was reared amidst the happy surroundings of an old Virginia plantation, pursued his early education under the guidance of private tutors, and then entered Hampden-Sidney College. Upon his graduation from the latter college, he entered the University of Virginia. were he was a student during the session of 1858-59. He prepared for his profession at the Medical College of Virginia, from which institution he graduated in 1861 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The war between the states was then in progress and immediately following his graduation he was commissioned assistant surgeon in the Confederate hospital service with head- quarters in Richmond, where he remained twelve months. He was then commissioned surgeon in charge of the hospital at Warrenton and Winchester, and afterwards was made chief surgeon in General Lewis Arm- stead's brigade, Pickett's division. Army of Northern Virginia, remaining with that command through all its engagements including the battle of Gettysburg until the close of the war and was paroled at Appomattox Court House by General Grant. At the close of the war he moved his residence to Richmond and followed his life profession, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest and most highly respected physicians and surgeons of that city. From 1886 to 1909 he served as surgeon to the City Hospital, discharging his duties in a thoroughly capable and efficient manner, the value of his work being inestimable. He was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, the Virginia State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Trevilian married, June 6. 1866, in Richmond, VA, Virginia Creed Parrish, only child of Royal Parish and Bethiah THOMAS Parrish.
Dr. Trevilian passed away at his home at No. 316 South Third Street, Richmond, VA, November 24, 1913, aged seventy-three years. His death removed from the community one of the most beloved of the old school of physicians, who acted not only as physician but as friend, his presence bringing hope and inspiration to the afflicted, and many have cause to think of him with gratitude and love. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church, of Richmond, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery and also other organizations of which Dr. Trevilian was a member were well represented. His remains were interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography Volume 4.djvu/136-139
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[Resolution & Encyclopedia of Virginia bio typescripts are labor & courtesy of Warren S. Balkcom (50383310).]
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Field & Staff, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.
Residence: Goochland County; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 10/15/1861, he was commissioned and assigned as an Assistant Surgeon of the 38th Virginia Infantry.
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
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- John Guerrant Trevilian, M.D. -
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, 1861; a Fellow of the American Medical Association; surgeon in the Confederate service throughout the Civil War and at its close brigade surgeon and chief of field hospitals; chief surgeon of the Confederate Home and medical department of the city almshouse at Richmond; died at his home in that city, November 24, aged 73.
The medical profession of Richmond met with the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, November 25, to take suitable action regarding the death of Dr. Trevilian.
Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 61, Part 2.
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Whereas, the members of the medical profession of Richmond have heard of the death of Dr. John Guerrant Trevilian, a man who by the purity of his life as a man and physician, whose high standard of honor in the affairs of life and ethical rectitude as a doctor, the profession is the poorer for his loss, therefore Resolved, to place on record our regret in his death and appreciation of his worth as a man and a doctor.
That we express to his family our profound sympathy in this affliction. That a copy of this Resolution be published in the daily papers and the Virginia Medical Events Monthly.
Wm. S. Gordon, W. T. Oppenheimer, J. Shelton Horsley.
Richmond Times- Dispatch, November 25, 1913.
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He was reared amidst the happy surroundings of an old Virginia plantation, pursued his early education under the guidance of private tutors, and then entered Hampden-Sidney College. Upon his graduation from the latter college, he entered the University of Virginia. were he was a student during the session of 1858-59. He prepared for his profession at the Medical College of Virginia, from which institution he graduated in 1861 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The war between the states was then in progress and immediately following his graduation he was commissioned assistant surgeon in the Confederate hospital service with head- quarters in Richmond, where he remained twelve months. He was then commissioned surgeon in charge of the hospital at Warrenton and Winchester, and afterwards was made chief surgeon in General Lewis Arm- stead's brigade, Pickett's division. Army of Northern Virginia, remaining with that command through all its engagements including the battle of Gettysburg until the close of the war and was paroled at Appomattox Court House by General Grant. At the close of the war he moved his residence to Richmond and followed his life profession, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest and most highly respected physicians and surgeons of that city. From 1886 to 1909 he served as surgeon to the City Hospital, discharging his duties in a thoroughly capable and efficient manner, the value of his work being inestimable. He was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, the Virginia State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Trevilian married, June 6. 1866, in Richmond, VA, Virginia Creed Parrish, only child of Royal Parish and Bethiah THOMAS Parrish.
Dr. Trevilian passed away at his home at No. 316 South Third Street, Richmond, VA, November 24, 1913, aged seventy-three years. His death removed from the community one of the most beloved of the old school of physicians, who acted not only as physician but as friend, his presence bringing hope and inspiration to the afflicted, and many have cause to think of him with gratitude and love. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church, of Richmond, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery and also other organizations of which Dr. Trevilian was a member were well represented. His remains were interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography Volume 4.djvu/136-139
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[Resolution & Encyclopedia of Virginia bio typescripts are labor & courtesy of Warren S. Balkcom (50383310).]
Son of John Mayo Trevilian, a Virginia planter, and Mary Argyle; brother of Mary (married Thomas Tabb), Annie (married John Sanderson), Martha "Mattie" (married Lafayette Baber of Lynchburg), Charles Braxton of Williamsburg (Captain, Company F, 4th Virginia Cavalry), and Rosa (married Henry Lewis). Married Virginia Creed Parrish.
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Field & Staff, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.
Residence: Goochland County; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 10/15/1861, he was commissioned and assigned as an Assistant Surgeon of the 38th Virginia Infantry.
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
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- John Guerrant Trevilian, M.D. -
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, 1861; a Fellow of the American Medical Association; surgeon in the Confederate service throughout the Civil War and at its close brigade surgeon and chief of field hospitals; chief surgeon of the Confederate Home and medical department of the city almshouse at Richmond; died at his home in that city, November 24, aged 73.
The medical profession of Richmond met with the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, November 25, to take suitable action regarding the death of Dr. Trevilian.
Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 61, Part 2.
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Whereas, the members of the medical profession of Richmond have heard of the death of Dr. John Guerrant Trevilian, a man who by the purity of his life as a man and physician, whose high standard of honor in the affairs of life and ethical rectitude as a doctor, the profession is the poorer for his loss, therefore Resolved, to place on record our regret in his death and appreciation of his worth as a man and a doctor.
That we express to his family our profound sympathy in this affliction. That a copy of this Resolution be published in the daily papers and the Virginia Medical Events Monthly.
Wm. S. Gordon, W. T. Oppenheimer, J. Shelton Horsley.
Richmond Times- Dispatch, November 25, 1913.
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He was reared amidst the happy surroundings of an old Virginia plantation, pursued his early education under the guidance of private tutors, and then entered Hampden-Sidney College. Upon his graduation from the latter college, he entered the University of Virginia. were he was a student during the session of 1858-59. He prepared for his profession at the Medical College of Virginia, from which institution he graduated in 1861 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The war between the states was then in progress and immediately following his graduation he was commissioned assistant surgeon in the Confederate hospital service with head- quarters in Richmond, where he remained twelve months. He was then commissioned surgeon in charge of the hospital at Warrenton and Winchester, and afterwards was made chief surgeon in General Lewis Arm- stead's brigade, Pickett's division. Army of Northern Virginia, remaining with that command through all its engagements including the battle of Gettysburg until the close of the war and was paroled at Appomattox Court House by General Grant. At the close of the war he moved his residence to Richmond and followed his life profession, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest and most highly respected physicians and surgeons of that city. From 1886 to 1909 he served as surgeon to the City Hospital, discharging his duties in a thoroughly capable and efficient manner, the value of his work being inestimable. He was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, the Virginia State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Trevilian married, June 6. 1866, in Richmond, VA, Virginia Creed Parrish, only child of Royal Parish and Bethiah THOMAS Parrish.
Dr. Trevilian passed away at his home at No. 316 South Third Street, Richmond, VA, November 24, 1913, aged seventy-three years. His death removed from the community one of the most beloved of the old school of physicians, who acted not only as physician but as friend, his presence bringing hope and inspiration to the afflicted, and many have cause to think of him with gratitude and love. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church, of Richmond, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery and also other organizations of which Dr. Trevilian was a member were well represented. His remains were interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography Volume 4.djvu/136-139
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[Resolution & Encyclopedia of Virginia bio typescripts are labor & courtesy of Warren S. Balkcom (50383310).]
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Field & Staff, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.
Residence: Goochland County; 21 years old.
Enlisted on 10/15/1861, he was commissioned and assigned as an Assistant Surgeon of the 38th Virginia Infantry.
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
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- John Guerrant Trevilian, M.D. -
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, 1861; a Fellow of the American Medical Association; surgeon in the Confederate service throughout the Civil War and at its close brigade surgeon and chief of field hospitals; chief surgeon of the Confederate Home and medical department of the city almshouse at Richmond; died at his home in that city, November 24, aged 73.
The medical profession of Richmond met with the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, November 25, to take suitable action regarding the death of Dr. Trevilian.
Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 61, Part 2.
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Whereas, the members of the medical profession of Richmond have heard of the death of Dr. John Guerrant Trevilian, a man who by the purity of his life as a man and physician, whose high standard of honor in the affairs of life and ethical rectitude as a doctor, the profession is the poorer for his loss, therefore Resolved, to place on record our regret in his death and appreciation of his worth as a man and a doctor.
That we express to his family our profound sympathy in this affliction. That a copy of this Resolution be published in the daily papers and the Virginia Medical Events Monthly.
Wm. S. Gordon, W. T. Oppenheimer, J. Shelton Horsley.
Richmond Times- Dispatch, November 25, 1913.
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He was reared amidst the happy surroundings of an old Virginia plantation, pursued his early education under the guidance of private tutors, and then entered Hampden-Sidney College. Upon his graduation from the latter college, he entered the University of Virginia. were he was a student during the session of 1858-59. He prepared for his profession at the Medical College of Virginia, from which institution he graduated in 1861 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The war between the states was then in progress and immediately following his graduation he was commissioned assistant surgeon in the Confederate hospital service with head- quarters in Richmond, where he remained twelve months. He was then commissioned surgeon in charge of the hospital at Warrenton and Winchester, and afterwards was made chief surgeon in General Lewis Arm- stead's brigade, Pickett's division. Army of Northern Virginia, remaining with that command through all its engagements including the battle of Gettysburg until the close of the war and was paroled at Appomattox Court House by General Grant. At the close of the war he moved his residence to Richmond and followed his life profession, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest and most highly respected physicians and surgeons of that city. From 1886 to 1909 he served as surgeon to the City Hospital, discharging his duties in a thoroughly capable and efficient manner, the value of his work being inestimable. He was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery, the Virginia State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Trevilian married, June 6. 1866, in Richmond, VA, Virginia Creed Parrish, only child of Royal Parish and Bethiah THOMAS Parrish.
Dr. Trevilian passed away at his home at No. 316 South Third Street, Richmond, VA, November 24, 1913, aged seventy-three years. His death removed from the community one of the most beloved of the old school of physicians, who acted not only as physician but as friend, his presence bringing hope and inspiration to the afflicted, and many have cause to think of him with gratitude and love. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church, of Richmond, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery and also other organizations of which Dr. Trevilian was a member were well represented. His remains were interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography Volume 4.djvu/136-139
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[Resolution & Encyclopedia of Virginia bio typescripts are labor & courtesy of Warren S. Balkcom (50383310).]
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