BIO: Henry Clay DEVILBISS, M.D., Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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Medical Men of Franklin County, 1750-1925 by Ambrose Watts Thrush, M.D.;
Chambersburg, Pa.; Medical Society of Franklin County, Page 93 
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HENRY CLAY DEVILBISS, M.D.

1848 – 1914

Dr. Devilbiss was born 1848 in Frederick County, Md., a son of George W. and 
Miranda (Devilbiss) Devilbiss.  He was educated at Johnville Academy and then 
studied medicine, graduating M. D. 1877 from the College of Physicians and 
Surgeons, Baltimore, Md.  He at once located at Johnville, Md., and practiced 
medicine there until 1883, when he removed to Chambersburg, Pa., and was active 
in the work in this town until the time of his death in 1914.

Dr. Devilbiss was admitted to the Medical Society in 1887 and was Secretary of 
the Society 1893 to 1899 and its President in 1900.  He was a member of Staff of 
Chambersburg Hospital from its organization to the time of his death.

He was a Prohibitionist in politics and a member of Central Presbyterian Church, 
serving on its official board for many years.  He married Miss Florence M. 
Foltz, of Bedford County, Pa.