NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11352 DAVIESS CO – WILBUR F. STIRMAN, M. D. – Stirman, Doswell, Harrison, Thompson, Wall, McHenry, Phillips, Tevis, Battle, Worthington, Lumpkins 11352 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928. pp. 145-6. Dr. Wilbur F. Stirman, one of the leading surgeons of western Kentucky, has practiced in Owensboro for forty-five years and worthily bears a name which for more than three-quarters of a century has been an honored one in medical circles of the city. He was born in the home of his parents at No. 519 Locust street. His father, Dr. William D. Stirman, was born December 12, 1820, in Washington county, Kentucky and studied medicine at St. Louis University, from which he was graduated about 1843. He was a man of high professional attainments and about the time of the Civil war filled the chair of anatomy in the medical school of the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He utilized his scientific knowledge to the best advantage of his efforts to alleviate suffering and was numbered among the foremost physicians of Owensboro, occupying a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was a stanch democrat and one of the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church. His life was long, upright and useful and was terminated on the 8th of May, 1893, when he was seventy-three years of age. His parents were Captain James Harvey and Elizabeth (Doswell) Stirman, the latter a Virginian who spent her last years in Owensboro, Kentucky. Captain Stirman was also a native of the Old Dominion and his demise occurred at Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of the gallant officers who fought under General William Henry Harrison and was bounded in 1811, during the battle of Tippecanoe. In times of peace he followed agricultural pursuits and was a whig in his political views. He was a son of Valentine Stirman, Jr., and a grandson of Valentine Stirman, Sr., who immigrated from Germany to America, casting in his lot with the early colonists. Rachel A. (Wall) Stirman, the wife of Dr. William D. Stirman, was born August 29, 1829, in McLean county, Kentucky, and passed away at Owensboro, August 15, 1899, when seventy years of age. She was a daughter of Banister and Sarah (Thompson) Wall, the latter of whom was a Kentuckian and passed away in McLean county. Mr. Wall was a native of North Carolina and his demise also occurred in McLean county. He was a dealer in tobacco and engaged in other lines of business. He was a son of Byrd Wall, who was also born in North Carolina. Dr. Stirman received his early education in private schools of Owensboro and afterward attended Hanover College. He completed a course in Vanderbilt University in 1877 and then entered the St. Louis Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1879. He was an interne in the St. Louis hospitals for two years and since 1881 has maintained an office an office in Owensboro. He specializes in surgery and an extensive practice is indicative of his professional prestige. He is very skilful and for many years has been local surgeon for the Illinois Central, Louisville & Nashville and the Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis Railroads. In 1896 Dr. Stirman married Miss Sue D. McHenry, who was born May 21, 1870, in Owensboro, and her demise occurred in this city on October 9, 1922. She was a daughter of John H. and Josephine (Phillips) McHenry, the former of whom died in Owensboro, while the latter is now living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. McHenry was an attorney at law and enjoyed a large clientele. He enlisted in the Union army and rose to the rank of colonel. He was a stalwart republican and his religious views were in harmony with the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church. His daughter, Sue D., attended a private school at Shelbyville, Kentucky, conducted by a Mrs. Tevis, continuing her studies in Oxford College of Ohio, and was a faithful member of the Baptist church. Dr. Stirman’s second union was with Miss Daisy Lee Worthington, a daughter of George W. and Katherine (Battle) Worthington, the former a native of Kentucky. Her mother was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and both parents passed away in Indiana. Mr. Worthington was a dealer in tobacco and conformed his life to the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Stirman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and received her education in the public schools of the Hoosier state. She is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church and exercises her right of franchise in support of the candidates of the republican party. Dr. Stirman’s brother, Joseph S. Stirman, is a successful lawyer and resides in Springfield, Illinois. He married Miss Martha Lumpkins, of Carlinville, Illinois, and they have two sons: Wilbur F. and Joseph S., Jr. The Doctor is one of the popular members of the Owensboro Country Club and his public spirit finds expression in his connection with the Chamber of Commerce. He is a Mason, belonging to Owensboro Lodge, No. 32, F. & A. M., and is also identified with the commandery. Throughout his career he has remained a close student of his profession, in which he has steadily progressed, and that he is a man of high worth is demonstrated by the respect accorded him by Owensboro’s citizens, with whom his life has been passed. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx