The Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg: Being an Account of his medical and chirurgical Services, as well as of his trade Practices as a Chymist — John Shaqi
The Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg: Being an Account of his medical and chirurgical Services, as well as of his trade Practices as a ChymistFord, Thomas K.
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The Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg: Being an Account of his medical and chirurgical Services, as well as of his trade Practices as a Chymist
Ford, Thomas K.
Pharmacists -- Virginia -- Williamsburg; Pharmacy -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Anderson studied medicine in England after serving an apprenticeship
with Dr. James Carter. Anderson returned to Williamsburg in 1768 and
formed a partnership with Dr. Carter and they purchased the shop of
William Biers. Anderson moved to New Kent County in 1771 and in 1774
married Betsey Burnet, “an agreeable young Lady, with a handsome
Fortune.”
Robert Anderson (1764)
Anderson advertised his apothecary shop in Williamsburg in 1764.
William Biers (1765-1768)
Biers operated a druggist shop in Williamsburg from about 1765 to 1768
when he sold his business to Dr. Carter and Dr. Anderson. In 1769
Biers announced his intention to leave the colony.
James Carter (1751-1779)
Dr. Carter opened his apothecary shop, “the Unicorn’s Horn,” in
Williamsburg in 1751 and operated it until 1779 when he sold it to his
brother William Carter. James continued to practice medicine in
Williamsburg until his death in 1794.
William Carter (1773-1784)
In 1771 William Carter established his medical practice in Gloucester
County. In 1773 he came to Williamsburg and formed a partnership with
his brother James. Six years later he purchased his brother’s share of
“the Unicorn’s Horn,” and in 1784 he moved to Richmond where he opened
another apothecary shop.
Robert Davidson (1737-1739)
Dr. Davidson, mayor of Williamsburg, operated a druggist shop in
partnership with Thomas Goodwin from 1737 to 1739 when Davidson died.
John Minson Galt (1769-1808)
After studying medicine in England, Galt opened his apothecary shop in
1769. From 1775 until 1778 he operated a shop in partnership with Dr.
William Pasteur. In 1795 Galt was appointed visiting physician to the
hospital for the insane and in 1799 he was appointed a member of the
court of directors for the hospital.
George Gilmer, Sr. (1731-1757)
A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Gilmer established an
apothecary shop in Williamsburg in 1731. He operated the shop in
connection with a successful medical practice until his death in 1757.
George Gilmer, Jr. (1766-1771)
After completing his medical studies in England, Gilmer returned to
Williamsburg in 1766 and opened his apothecary shop. In 1771 he moved
to Charlottesville and established a successful practice.
Thomas Goodwin (1735-1739)
Goodwin owned a druggist shop in Williamsburg and apparently did not
engage in a medical practice. From 1737 to 1739 he conducted the shop
in partnership with Dr. Robert Davidson.
Peter Hay (1744-1766)
Dr. Hay conducted an apothecary shop in Williamsburg from 1744 until
his death in 1766 when he was described as “one of our most eminent
physicians.”
Kenneth McKenzie (1732-1755)
Dr. McKenzie owned an apothecary shop in Williamsburg from 1732 until
his death in 1755.
Alexander Middleton (1776)
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