BIO: Robert Bently VARDEN, M.D., D.D.S., 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 247
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ROBERT BENTLY VARDEN, M. D., D. D. S.
1858-1926

 R. B. Varden was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1858.  He was graduated M. D. in 
1882 from the University of Maryland and also D. D. S. from Baltimore College of 
Dental Surgery.

  Dr. Varden began practice in Waynesboro, but after a few years removed to 
Clarke County, Kansas.  Later, in 1886, he located in Mercersburg where he was 
in active work until recently, when because of failing health, he was compelled 
to relinquish active work.

  Dr. Varden married in 1886 Mary B. Winger, a daughter of the late Col. B. F. 
Winger.

  Dr. Varden was for a time a member of the Medical Society.  He died at 
Chambersburg Hospital August 3, 1926.