Dr. James W. Teagarden of Greene Co. Pa
I have a copy of The History of Washington County, Pennsylvania1882 by Boyd Crumrine and I found this short paragraph about Dr. James W. Teagarden:
Dr. James W. Teagarden, of German descent, was born in Greene County, Pa., Aug 14, 1850, and is the second son of Hamilton and Sarah A. (Burns) Teagarden.His literary education was obtained in the common schools and academies.When fifteen years of age he began teaching school, which he followed for eleven years.In 1876 he entered the office of Dr. W. L. Grim, of Burnsville, where he prosecuted the study of medicine for nearly two years.In 1877 he matriculated in Cleveland Medical College, from which he received his degree in 1879.For one year after graduating he practiced at Crane's Mills, in his native county.He then settled in Burnsville, Washington Co., as the partner of his preceptor.He enjoys a good general practice.He has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for fifteen years, and is a rigid temperance man.He was married, Oct 26, 1881, to Hattie N. Crow, of Greene County, Pa., oldest daughter of Michael and Sarah J. Crow. of Richhill township.