Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Slaght, Andrew 1832 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

ANDREW SLAGHT, M. D. A follower of Esculapius. Dr. Slaght is one of the most
prominent and popular practitioners in Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County, He
is a native of Seneca County, N. Y., and was born December 1, 1832. He is a son
of John and Phebe Slaght, natives of New Jersey. As his name would indicate, he
is on the paternal side of Holland extraction, his maternal progenitors
being-Scotch. Dr. Slaght's father served in the War of 1812.

  When fourteen years old our subject with his parents emigrated to Genesee
County, this State. The family first settled in Mundy Township, and there he of
whom we write was reared to man's estate in the wholesome atmosphere of rural
life. His mental training was received in the district schools of the vicinity,
after which he attended the High School at Flint, and at different periods for
some five years thereafter engaged in teaching school.

  In the fall of 1865 Mr. Slaght entered the medical department of Ann Arbor
University, and was  graduated in 1868 when he took his degree. He located in
the township of Mundy, and there practiced for one year, after which he removed
to Grand Blanc, and has been in constant and active practice of his profession
ever since. Our subject was married in 1857, to Miss Adelia Huff, a daughter of
Jonathan and Mary Huff, natives of New York State. The union of our subject and
his estimable wife has been blessed by the advent of two children: William M.,
who has also become a physician; and Frances, the wife of Dr. J. McLaren of
Saginaw, this State.

  Our subject is a member of the Congregational Church. He is a Republican in
his political preference. He is a generous supporter by word and means of every
advancement that promises to be for the good of the town. The Doctor is a
graduate from the Regular School of medicine. Although he has enjoyed many
advantages, he has attained them by his own perseverance and energy. The Doctor
was formerly a member of the County Medical Association, and was also a member
of the American Medical Association.


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Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892

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