Erastus B. Wolcott
Erastus Bradley Wolcott (October 18, 1804 – January 5, 1880) was an American physician, surgeon, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was surgeon general of Wisconsin during the American Civil War, serving nearly 20 years, from 1861 until his death in 1880. He was also known for being the first physician to excise a Human kidney. In contemporaneous documents, his name was often abbreviated as E. B. Wolcott.
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From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895) | |
Surgeon General of Wisconsin | |
In office April 17, 1861 – January 5, 1880 | |
Governor | nine governors
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Preceded by | John E. Garner |
Succeeded by | Henry Palmer |
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Born | Benton, New York, U.S. | October 18, 1804
Died | January 5, 1880 75) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
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Alma mater | College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York |
Profession | Physician, surgeon |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Wisconsin Territory Militia Wisconsin National Guard |
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Rank | Major Gen., WNG |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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