Background
Cary, Edward Henry was born on February 28, 1872 in Union Springs, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Milton and Lucy Janette (Powell) Cary.
Cary, Edward Henry was born on February 28, 1872 in Union Springs, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Milton and Lucy Janette (Powell) Cary.
Pre. education, Union Springs Academy and night school, New York City. Doctor of Medicine Bellevue Hospital Medical College (New York University), 1898. Doctor of Laws, Baylor University, 1916.
Interne, Bellvue Hospital, 1898-1899, New York Ey and Ear Infirmary, 1899-1901. Professor ophthalmology and otolaryngology and head of department, Baylor University, 1902-1943, dean of Medical School, 1902-1922, chairman department surgery, 1921-1929. Chairman faculty, Medical School, 1909-1929.
Chairman staff, Baylor Hospital, 1909-1929.
Professor emeritus of ophthalmology, Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas. Chairman advisory board, school and hospital, 1909-1929.
Now president Group Hospital Service, Incorporated., Group Medical and Sug. Service; president Cary-Schneider Investment Company.
Director Republic National Bank.
Member Appeal Board of Selective Service District Northern 7. President Southwestern Medical Foundation, Philosophical Society of Texas (past president). Fellow American College Surgeons.
Member American Medical Association (trustee 1925-1929.
Clubs: Critic, Dallas Athletic, Brookhollow. Dallas Golf and Country.
Married Georgie Fonda Schneider, April. Children: Georgie, Edward Henry, Florence, Jenette (deceased), Catherine.