doctors at lincoln's bedside

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(09-07-2014 08:19 PM)Linda Anderson Wrote:  

(09-07-2014 06:15 PM)Jim Garrett Wrote:  Dr. Robert King Stone also served as the physician for Senator Jefferson Davis and family. He was known for having somewhat southern views. There is very little information about Dr. Stone. I could not find an obituary on him. Unusual for a man of his stature.

I found a death notice in the Dec 14, 1904 NYT for Margaret Ritchie Stone, widow of Robert King Stone, M.D. Her residence was 1345 F. St. Northwest, Washington, D.C.

The address on the for the Stone estate on the Application for Historic Landmark Designation is 1607 14th St. N. W. The Application says "Born 1822 in Washington, DC, Robert King Stone received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1845 and proceeded to inspect major hospitals in London, Paris, and Vienna, before starting his own medical practice in 1847. Dr. Stone served as President Abraham Lincoln’s family physician, attended the President after he was shot, and testified about Lincoln’s medical condition during the subsequent trial. By the time of Stone’s death from apoplexy on April 23, 1872, he had become one of the most prominent physicians in Washington, DC.iii His wife, Elizabeth J. Stone remained in residence at the house until her own death in 1892.iv

http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/Plann...ilding.pdf

So are there two Robert King Stones, M.D.s, one married to Margaret Ritchie Stone and the other to Elizabeth J. Stone? Who is Isabella Ritchie Stone?

Laurie, regarding Ichabod Crane, the forum is a fascinating place because you never know what you will learn.

Could Isabella be a daughter? I also found reference to Mrs. Stone being in Richmond during the war and Dr. Stone requesting permission from Lincoln to have supplies sent to her via a representative. Another possible clue - Ritchie was a prominent Maryland name in the 19th century. Perhaps Mrs. Stone came from that nearby clan??