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Dr Albert Gallatin Priest

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Birth	:	10 Dec 1828 Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	24 Jan 1901 Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Shelby Memorial Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8046330, -92.0448310
Description	:	Captain in the Union Army Missouri Civil War. A doctor also. (Only part of the bio contributed by Heather Cottrell) Following bio contributed by Pam Witherow A. G. PRIEST, M. D. (Physician and Surgeon, Shelbyville). With the exception of Dr. Yancy, Dr. Priest is the oldest physician in duration of practice in Shelby county. Graduating at Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, in the class of 1852, he immediately afterwards began his practice in Shelby county, now over thirty-two years ago. Dr. Priest is a Virginian by nativity, born in Fauquier county, December 10, 1828. When he was 13... Read More	Captain in the Union Army Missouri Civil War. A doctor also. (Only part of the bio contributed by Heather Cottrell) Following bio contributed by Pam Witherow A. G. PRIEST, M. D. (Physician and Surgeon, Shelbyville). With the exception of Dr. Yancy, Dr. Priest is the oldest physician in duration of practice in Shelby county. Graduating at Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, in the class of 1852, he immediately afterwards began his practice in Shelby county, now over thirty-two years ago. Dr. Priest is a Virginian by nativity, born in Fauquier county, December 10, 1828. When he was 13 years of age, his parents, Henry and Lavina (Gulick) Priest, removed to Missouri, and settled in Ralls county, about five miles from Hannibal. In Virginia his father had carried on the saddle and harness business (when young), but in Virginia and Missouri he engaged in farming and followed that occupation until his death, April 6, 1859. His wife survived him about 11 years. A. G. Priest (the Doctor) grew to manhood in Ralls county, and in 1849 commenced the study of medicine at Paris in Monroe county, under his brother-in-law. Dr. John W. Long, a prominent physician of that place. After a preparatory course of reading for about a year under Dr. Long, he marticulated at Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, entering the class of '50-51. The next year he also attended the same college and graduated with distinction in the spring of 1852, as stated above. Dr. Priest continued the practice at Shelbyville, his colleagues in the profession, during the earlier years of his practice, being Dr. John Carothers and Dr. T. H. Irvin, until January 16, 1862, when he entered the Union service, becoming a member of Co. A, Eleventh Missouri State Militia. He was soon assigned the position of assistant surgeon of the regiment. He resigned, however, in a short time, on account of a personal difference between himself and the colonel of the regiment, the afterwards notorious Gen. John McNeil. On his return home, he organized a company of volunteers of which he was elected captain, and this was afterwards consolidated with the old Eleventh Missouri. He led his company to Pilot Knob, Bloomfield and Cape Girardeau, but in the summer of 1863 resigned his command and resumed the practice of medicine at Shelbyville. He has since been continuously engaged in the practice. October 20, 1853, Dr. Priest was married to Miss Martha Ennis, a sister of Sheriff Ennis, of this county. They have four children: Henry H., Albert M., Mary, now Mrs. J. D. Dale, and Cora. Dr. Priest is one of the leading physicians of this part of the county, and one of the public spirited, highly respected citizens of Shelbyville. He takes no personal interest in politics, but takes an active part in securing the election of good men for office and the adoption and enforcement of measures in public affairs calculated to promote the best interests of the community. Prior to the war he was postmaster at this place and owned a drug store. Since the war he has held no official position except to serve on town and school boards. He is a prominent member of the Masonic order, and he has been identified with that order for nearly 30 years. History of Monroe and Shelby Counties, Missouri; St. Louis: National Historical Company, 1884, Pages 941 and 942

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Dr Albert Gallatin Priest's memorial is located at: Shelby Memorial Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA.
When did Dr Albert Gallatin Priest death?
Dr Albert Gallatin Priest death on 24 Jan 1901 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 39.8046330
Longitude: -92.0448310

Family Members:

Spouse

Martha A. Ennis Priest

(1822 - 1920)

Children

Infant Priest

(unknow - 1854)

Henry H. Priest

(1856 - 1884)

Albert Mutter Priest

(1859 - 1942)

Mary Elizabeth Priest Dale

(1860 - 1913)

Cora Priest

(1862 - 1902)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Shelby Memorial Cemetery
Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8046330, -92.0448310

2. Shelbyville Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 39.8048900, -92.0462300

3. Shelbyville Masonic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8081100, -92.0465600

4. Hiles Cemetery
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6. Bethany Methodist Cemetery
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7. Eaton Cemetery
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8. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7818985, -91.9760971

9. Forest Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8507996, -92.1018982

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Coordinate: 39.8768997, -92.0444031

12. Gilchrist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7483531, -91.9854958

13. Wood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7406006, -92.0950012

14. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7299995, -92.0550003

15. Heartland Cemetery
Bethel, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8773000, -92.0203300

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7930984, -92.1442032

17. Pickett Cemetery
Bethel, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8822700, -92.0085100

18. Mount Zion Cemetery
Bethel, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8554900, -91.9555100

19. Bethel Hebron Cemetery
Bethel, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8910000, -92.0312700

20. Bacon Chapel Cemetery
Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7511487, -92.1368436

21. Looney Cemetery
Bethel, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8516500, -91.9457830

22. Oak Dale Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7620700, -91.9336900

23. Morris Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8227997, -92.1808014

24. Shelbina Mausoleum No 2 1961
Shelbina, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6930200, -92.0481800