Fred A. Spafford, M. D. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 1901-1902 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
	OCRed and edited by Maurice Krueger, mkrueger@iw.net.

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	FRED A. SPAFFORD, M. D., of Flandreau, is a native of the old 
Green Mountain state, having been born in Ludlow, Vermont. He passed 
his boyhood days in his native town, in whose public schools he secured 
his preliminary educational training, while he thereafter continued his 
studies for some time in Black River Academy, in Vermont. He then took 
a course in medicine, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine. 
Shortly after his graduation the Doctor accepted the position of 
instructor in Latin in a college in North Carolina, and later he was 
made a member of the faculty of the Leonard Medical College. 
Subsequently the Doctor came to the west and located in Flandreau, 
South Dakota, where he has since been engaged in the active practice of 
his profession. In politics he is a staunch advocate of the principles 
and policies of the Democratic party and has been an active worker in 
its cause. He is also prominent in the Masonic fraternity, and is also 
affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the 
Ancient Order of United Workmen. The Doctor is a member of the Baptist 
church, while his wife clings to the faith in which she was reared, 
that of the Congregational church.

	Dr. Spafford was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Davis, of 
Boston, Massachusetts, and of this union has been born one child.