E. O. Ficke, M. D. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Ficke, Voeght. One of the most prominent of the younger physicians of Davenport is Dr. E. O. Ficke, one of the city's native sons, whose birth occurred February 23, 1880. His father, H. E. Ficke, was born in Hamburg, Germany, but came to the United States when only a child. He grew to manhood in Iowa and here married Miss Louise Voeght, who was a native of Kiel, Germany, and like her husband came to the his country when a mere child. She is still living, but Mr. Ficke passed away August 19, 1908. Dr. Ficke was the youngest of the three children born to his parents. He was reared in this city and began his education as a pupil at what is now known as Harrison, No. 8, school. Later, having completed all the requirements, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Chicago, Illinois, from which he received his medical degree and his license to practice his profession in 1903. He went straightway to Buffalo, Scott county, Iowa, where he remained about two years. In 1907 he was appointed physician for the county, being reappointed in 1908 and 1909 and holding the office to the present, for he has acquitted himself with honor and enjoys the confidence of those who have watched his administrations. Dr. Ficke is a member of the Scott county, the Iowa State and the American Medical Associations and often attends their meetings. He is a young man of ambition, high ideals and skill in his chosen field, and the success which has crowned his previous efforts is an indication of what is in store for him. He has no reason to be discouraged with the present or despair of the future. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES