Galt, John M. (John Minson), 1819-1862

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John Minson Galt II graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1841. He was the son of Alexander D. Galt, M.D. and the grandson of John Minson Galt I, M.D. He was the superintendent of Eastern State Hospital, the first public hospital founded exclusively for the care of the mentally ill. He died suddenly in 1862 soon after the Battle of Williamsburg.

From the description of Galt Papers (II) 1840-1862. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 191881573

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Birth 1819

Death 1862

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