Friday, October 12, 2012

Walker Frederick Jones, student 1839-1840

Jones received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1848 and practiced medicine in Gloucester County, VA. He enlisted as a private in Co. C of the 21st Regiment Virginia Militia on October 19, 1861. Due to the medical needs of his county, he was given leave by the board of officers as a practicing physician.

Dr. Jones practiced medicine in Gloucester County, VA for the rest of his life and died on April 17, 1901. He is buried in Gloucester County, VA in Bellamy United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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