Benjamin Robert Mcgrath

Background

Mcgrath, Benjamin Robert was born on May 17, 1873 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert and Esther (Weir) Mcgrath.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Savanna, Illinois, 1890. Student Marion Sims College, Saint Louis, 2 years. Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1902.

Career

1 son, Harvey C. Began practice at Grant, Nebraska, 1902. Moved to Grand Island, 1904. President Board of Education, Grand Island, 1908-1917.

Achievements

• Benjamin Robert Mcgrath has been listed as a noteworthy surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as captain Medical Corps, United States of America, August 1917-February 1919. Fellow American College Surgeons.

Connections

Married Susan East. Williamson, May 30, 1905. Married second, Dessie P. Shaffer, May 31, 1928. Children: William M., Esther L., Benjamin R., James R.

Father:

Robert Mcgrath

Mother:

Esther (Weir) Mcgrath

Spouse:

Susan East. Williamson

Spouse:

Dessie P. Shaffer

child:

Esther L. Mcgrath

child:

James R. Mcgrath

child:

Benjamin R. Mcgrath

child:

William M. Mcgrath