BIO: John Henry ROTHROCK, M.D., York County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com July 31, 2005, 10:33 pm Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/york/ _______________________________________________ Author: Biographical Publishing Co. JOHN HENRY ROTHROCK, M. D. We have the pleasure to present to our readers the biography of one of Sonestown's foremost physicians, whose excellent reputation for professional honor and skill has been acquired through a general practice of about fifty years. Dr. Rothrock possesses that peculiar insight into the hidden causes of various forms of disease which will ever be the greatest recommendation of a successful physician. A case once definitely diagnosed loses much of the dread that surrounds it, and the mistakes that are occasionally made by even the best of practitioners result from incorrect diagnoses. Dr. Rothrock was born at Shrewsbury, Pa., seventy-eight years ago, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Yost) Rothrock. Jacob Rothrock was born at York, Pa., and early in life learned the trade of a saddle and harness-maker, and followed that occupation at Williamsport, Pa., the rest of his active career. He died at the age of fifty-eight years. Mr. Rothrock was united in marriage to Sarah Yost, who died at the age of seventy-eight years, and this union was blessed by the birth of the following children: Elizabeth, deceased; Emeline; Susan; John H., the subject of this narrative; Abraham; Joseph; James; George; Sarah; Jacob; Mary; and two who died in infancy. Dr. John Henry Rothrock completed his elementary education in the public schools of Williamsport and, preferring the profession of medicine to any other vocation, he directed his studies in that direction in the office of Dr. Samuel Pollock. Later he graduated from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and, returning to Williamsport after his graduation, he practiced with his preceptor one year. His next field of usefulness was at Block House settlement, near Liberty, Tioga County, Pa.; then he practiced at Mifflinburg, Union County, Pa.; next at Hughesville, where he remained for twenty-five years. Dr. Rothrock was not long in that community before his skill as a physician became known. He rapidly grew in the confidence of the people and soon possessed an enviable reputation. In 1878 Dr. Rothrock, on account of failing health, removed to the mountainous regions of Sonestown, where his health has since been greatly improved and he has built up a large and lucrative practice in the vicinity. He purchased the estate of the Lorah Brothers, which consists of eighty acres of good land, and carries on farming to a large extent. For the last nine years the Doctor has given up driving through the country to make his calls, but his valuable advice is still sought by many and will be as long as he is able to give it. He has spent much time and money in fixing up his farm, and is rewarded by having one of the most beautiful homes in the township. Dr. Rothrock was joined in matrimonial bonds with Margaret Robb, a daughter of James Robb of Muncy township, Lycoming County, Pa., and she passed from this life at child-birth. Politically our subject always has been loyal to the Democratic party, and has served in many township offices; religiously he is liberal in his views, while fraternally he is a member of the Masonic Order. Dr. Roth-rock is a well-read and unusually intelligent citizen, and stands high in the esteem of his fellow-men, who respect him as one who has filled all the requirements of a true citizen. Additional Comments: Extracted from: Book of Biographies of the Seventeenth Congressional District Published by Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago, Ill. and Buffalo, NY (1899) This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 4.0 Kb