Dr. James Thomas Gibson
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Dr. James Thomas Gibson October 5, 1857 - June 21, 1921. This site represents a typical rural medical practice 1881 - 1921. Dr. James T. Gibson began his practice in Porterdale, Newton County at age 24. He made his calls on horseback, often staying overnight until the patient's fever broke or a baby was born.
After marrying Emma Jane Ogletree in 1888, they established a home, a farm and later built a 2-room office on the premises. Though active in county government, banking and Bethany Presbyterian Church, he was most loved for his care of the sick. Placed By Landmark Committee Newton County Historical Site 21 June 15, 2000
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