Howard-Benton-Daviess County IN Archives Biographies.....Chancellor, S. Roscoe 1868 - 
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S. ROSCOE CHANCELLOR, M. D.

   There is no class to whom greater gratitude is due from the world at large
than the self-sacrificing, sympathetic, noble-minded men whose life work is the
alleviation of suffering and the ministering of comfort to the afflicted, to the
end that the span of human existence may be lengthened and a great degree of
satisfaction enjoyed during the remainder of their earthly sojourn. There is no
standard by which their beneficent influence can be measured; their helpfulness
is being limited only by the extent of their knowledge and skill, while their
power goes hand in hand with the wonderful laws of nature that spring from the
very source of life itself. Some one has aptly said, "He serves God best who
serves humanity most." Among the physicians and surgeons of Howard county who
have risen to eminence in their chosen field of endeavor is the subject of this
review, whose career has been that of a broad-minded, conscientious worker in
the sphere to which his life and energies have been devoted and whose profound
knowledge of his profession has won for him a leading place among the most
distinguished medical men of his day and generation in the city of his residence.

   Dr. S. Roscoe Chancellor, son of John C. and Elizabeth (Justus) Chancellor,
was born in the year 1868 in Benton county, Indiana, in which part of the state
his parents were early settlers. Subsequently they removed to Daviess county,
thence to Vincennes, and still later migrated to the state of Arkansas, where
they still reside. Dr. Chancellor was three years old when the family moved to
the county of Daviess, and at the age of six years was taken by his parents to
Vincennes, where he enjoyed his first educational advantages, centering his
studies in the schools of that city until completing the high school course in
1886. At quite an early age he evinced a fondness for the medical profession and
decided to make it his life work. Accordingly, after finishing his literary
training and a preliminary course of reading under the direction of a competent
preceptor, he entered Rush Medical College, Chicago, in which noted institution
he prosecuted his studies until 1889, when he was graduated with the degree of
Doctor of Medicine. Following the completion of his course he devoted the
ensuing ten years to practice in that city, the early part of that period being
spent in the various hospitals, where he added continuously to his professional
knowledge and became quite expert in applying the same to the treatment of
patients under his charge. In 1898 he closed out his business in that city and
came to Kokomo, Indiana, where he soon built up a lucrative practice, which,
without any interruption, has steadily increased until he now holds distinctive
prestige among the leading physicians and surgeons of the place, his business
proving as satisfactory financially as professionally and giving him high
standing among the people.

   Dr. Chancellor is an enthusiast in his chosen calling, a close student, an
original thinker and untiring investigator. He avails himself of every
legitimate means to keep in touch with the trend of modern medical thought and
is familiar with the leading authorities, having a fine library, in which he
spends much of the time when not responding to the calls of his numerous
patients. In him are combined two facts which have been the main contributing
elements of his success—thorough preparation and a deep interest in the
profession—qualities which are absolutely essential to advancement in a calling
requiring such proficiency and skill as the healing art. His knowledge of the
kindred science of medicine and surgery is broad and comprehensive, and in his
professional labors he has shown himself amply qualified to cope with the
intricate problems that continually confront the practitioner in his efforts to
prolong life and restore health.

   Dr. Chancellor's domestic experience dates from 1892, on April 20th of which
year he was united in the bonds of wedlock with Minnie R. Chancellor, of Knox
county, Indiana, the union being blessed with three children—a son by the name
of Emmett, who was born March 11, 1892, and two daughters, Virginia L. and
Elizabeth Josephine, the former born November 16, 1895, the latter November 19th
of the year 1906.

   A Republican in politics and manifesting a lively interest in the questions
of the times, the doctor is not a politician, nor has he ever stood for office
or public position of any kind. He is a believer in revealed religion, but
subscribes to no man-made creed or statements of doctrine, taking the Scriptures
alone as his rule of faith and practice and shaping his life according to the
precepts enumerated nearly two thousand years ago by the Gallilean carpenter.
With his wife he belongs to the Main Street Christian church of Kokomo, and in
the quiet, unobtrusive way so becoming to the religious life, uses his influence
and lends his assistance to further the cause of the Gospel at home and in lands
beyond the seas. In his fraternal relations he is a Mason of high standing,
belonging to Lodge No. 93, in addition to which he is also identified with
several other secret benevolent organizations, notably the Red Men, the Royal
Neighbors and the Modern Woodmen of America, in which he holds the position of
assistant chief surgeon with the rank of major.

   Dr. Chancellor is a most genial and companionable gentleman and has a host of
warm and admiring friends among the residents of his adopted city. All who come
within the range of his influence are profuse in their praise of his admirable
qualities and the high regard in which he is held, not only professionally but
socially, indicates the possession of attributes and characteristics that fully
entitle him to the respect and consideration of his fellow men.


Additional Comments:
From:

HISTORY OF HOWARD COUNTY INDIANA
BY
JACKSON MORROW, B. A.
ILLUSTRATED
VOL. II
B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

(circa 1909)


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