PENN CRAIN, M. D., Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by: Gaytha Carver Thompson
Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company, Chicago & Nashville,  1890



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PENN CRAIN, M. D.

Prominent among the successful professional men of Natchitoches Parish is the
subject of this sketch, born in the parish of Rapides, July 4, 1838, the son
of Col. Robert A. and Elizabeth (Wood) Crain, the former a native of Fauquier
County, Va., and the latter of Charles County, Md.  Only three of the eight
children are now living, and residing in this State.  Col. Crain's principal
occupation through life was that of a planter.  He emigrated to Louisiana in
1817, after which he served as Colonel by appointment from the governor of the
State.  He located in Bayou Rapides, residing there until his death, which
occurred September 27, 1852.  Being one of the honored and laws abiding
citizens of this State, he was chosen legislator for one or two terms.  He and
his wife were members of the Episcopal Church.

Dr. Crain received his early education in Virginia.  He served in the
Confederate army during the entire war.  He then re entered the medical
department of the University of Louisiana, where he graduated, and received
his diploma in 1866, commencing his practice in North Louisiana May 14, 1878.
He was married to Mrs. Virginia Terrett, nee Sompayrac, she having three
children; George A., James P. and Burdett A., by her first husband, and to
this union were born two sons, Robert A. and Alfred P.  Socially Dr. Crain is
a member of the K. of P., and is also an active member of the State Medical
Association.  His wife is a member of the Episcopal Church.