BIO: Stephen B. KIEFFER, M.D., Mercersburg, 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 241
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STEPHEN B. KIEFFER, M. D.
1822-1887

  Stephen B. Kieffer was born near Mercersburg, a son of Stephen and Mary 
Magdaline (Kieffer) Kieffer.  He received a classical education at Marshall 
College, graduating in 1848, and then entered the office of Dr. Parker W. 
Little, Mercersburg, Pa., and began the study of medicine.  He attended lectures 
at and was graduated M. D. in 1851 from the University of Pennsylvania.

  Dr. Kieffer located at once in Carlisle, Pa., where he was in active 
successful practice until the time of his death in 1887.  Dr. Kieffer in his day 
was one of the most prominent physicians in Carlisle.

  His wife's family name was Keller.