Background
Stokes, Charles Francis was born on February 20, 1863 in New York City. Son of Charles and Helen (Durham) Stokes.
Stokes, Charles Francis was born on February 20, 1863 in New York City. Son of Charles and Helen (Durham) Stokes.
Adelphi Academy and Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Doctor of Medicine College Physicians and Surgical (Columbia University), 1884, Doctor of Science, 1911. Doctor of Laws, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1911.
Master of Arts, Harvard, 1912.
1 son, John Fraser. Entered United States Navy as assistant surgeon, February 1, 1889. Promoted surgeon, May 31, 1900, later medical inspector and medical director Retired January 10, 1917.
Surgeon general United States Navy and chief Bureau Medicine and Surgery, with rank of rear admiral, February 5, 1910-1914.
Later practiced in New York City.
Fellow American College Surgeons (member original board of regents, 1913).
Married Charlotte Bermingham, April.