History Conversations | Country Doctor Edward Stonestreet of Rockville – A 19th Century American Story
April 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With Clarence “Corky” Hickey | Virtual Event |
This presentation reflects the life and historic times of Dr. Stonestreet when he practiced medicine in Montgomery County from 1852-1903. It is based on the speaker’s 2009 book Send for the Doctor, which chronicles Dr. Stonestreet’s: medical education; 51-year medical practice of house calls and office visits as local physician and surgeon; response to accidents and injuries; service as Civil War surgeon with the Union Army, as well as the historic times during which the doctor lived and practiced.