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Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr.

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Birth	:	1 Sep 1899 Brunson, Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 1974 Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Old Johnsonville Cemetery, Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.7872009, -79.4443970
Description	:	Dr. John Gordon Ulmer,Sr.,74, died Wednesday, March 6, 1974 in a Florence hospital after a long illness. His death followed by only four days that of his wife, Ruth Harmon Ulmer. Born in Brunson, He was a son of the late Captain Henry Martin Ulmer and Janie Free Ulmer. Dr. Ulmer graduated as valedictorian of his high school and graduated from The College of Charleston with honors in mathematics and science. He completed his medical studies at the Medical College of South Carolina and served an internship at Roper Hospital in Charleston. He moved to Hemingway... Read More	Dr. John Gordon Ulmer,Sr.,74, died Wednesday, March 6, 1974 in a Florence hospital after a long illness. His death followed by only four days that of his wife, Ruth Harmon Ulmer. Born in Brunson, He was a son of the late Captain Henry Martin Ulmer and Janie Free Ulmer. Dr. Ulmer graduated as valedictorian of his high school and graduated from The College of Charleston with honors in mathematics and science. He completed his medical studies at the Medical College of South Carolina and served an internship at Roper Hospital in Charleston. He moved to Hemingway in 1923 and began his practice July 12, 1923. Dr. Ulmer completed 50 years of practice prior to his illness. During the 50 years, he delivered about 6,000 babies and was known as the "baby doctor". During one month he delivered 28 babies. In his family practice he came into contact with almost every family in the tri-county area he served. When he came to Hemingway in 1923 it had a population of 200 and no doctor.Dr. Hemingway had died earlier from injuries in an explosion of his sterilizing machine. Dr. Ulmer opened his practice in the drug store in Hemingway, but had very little office practice. He mostly made house calls on the dire roads of Williamsburg, Georgetown and Florence Counties. During the depression he delivered babies in homes lit by firelight or candlelight. He was often paid with produce or ham instead of money. Dr. Ulmer was honored by the residents of Williamsburg, Georgetown and Florence counties on October 15, 1972 when Dr. John Gordon Ulmer day was held in Hemingway. One of his many honors that day was the establishment of the John Gordon Ulmer Scholarship at the Medical College of South Carolina of Charleston. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hemingway. Dr. Ulmer was a charter member of Hemingway Civitan Club. In 1967 he was awarded the Distinguished Citizen's Award by the Hemingway Jaycees. He was a member of the Indiantown Masonic Lodge of Hemingway and the Hemingway American Legion Post. Dr. Ulmer was a member of the American Medical Association, The S.C. Medical Association and the Williamsburg County Medical Society. While at the Medical College he was a member of the John L. Dawson Medical Society. He had a son, John Gordon Ulmer, Jr. of Chapel Hill, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Dixon Harrill of Fairfax, Va.; a sister, Miss Rumel Ulmer of Brunson; a brother, S. Eric Ulmer of Allendale;four grandchildren.

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Where is Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr.'s memorial?
Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr.'s memorial is located at: Old Johnsonville Cemetery, Johnsonville, Florence County, USA.
When did Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr. death?
Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr. death on 6 Mar 1974 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr John Gordon Ulmer Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 33.7872009
Longitude: -79.4443970

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ruth Harmon Ulmer

(1907 - 1974)

Siblings

Caroline “Carrie” Ulmer Rivers

(1879 - 1969)

Bertha Alleen Ulmer Williams

(1881 - 1963)

Samuel Eric Ulmer Sr.

(1888 - 1974)

Rush Free Ulmer Sr.

(1891 - 1964)

Rumel Scott Ulmer

(1893 - 1978)

Children

John Gordon Ulmer Jr.

(1930 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Johnsonville Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7872009, -79.4443970

2. Garden of Devotion Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7924995, -79.4436035

3. Old Scott Family Graveyard
Venters, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7901800, -79.4623100

4. Owens Family Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7858470, -79.4733320

5. Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery
Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7780991, -79.4111023

6. Lawrimore Family Cemetery
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7778850, -79.4100060

7. White Chapel Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8070230, -79.4747840

8. Christ Tabernacle
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7803610, -79.4855840

9. Brown Graveyard
Crooks Crossroads, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7983100, -79.4022000

10. Grier Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8237240, -79.4527810

11. Johnson Cemetery
Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7969017, -79.3981018

12. New Hope Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8250008, -79.4246979

13. Lake Chapel Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8092003, -79.4878006

14. Tony Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8203910, -79.4128810

15. Stone Family Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8282570, -79.4245890

16. Powell Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8175011, -79.4056015

17. Bethlehem A.M.E. Cemetery
Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7991830, -79.3866410

18. Bethany Cemetery
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7311172, -79.4484863

19. Snowden Family Cemetery
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7586800, -79.5031400

20. Johnson Cemetery
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8417015, -79.4692001

21. Johnson Graveyard
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7420700, -79.3913100

22. Eaddy-Ford Cemetery
Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8067017, -79.5167007

23. James Swamp Cemetery
Hemingway, Williamsburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7569100, -79.5115500

24. Eaddy-Ford Cemetery North
Johnsonville, Florence County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8086433, -79.5190430