Ernest Alexander Purdum

Background

Purdum, Ernest Alexander was born on May 13, 1886 in Appomattox, Virginia, United States. Son of Edward E. and Mattie W. Purdum.

Education

Preparatory education, high school, Newport News, Virginia. Doctor of Medicine University of Virginia, 1910.

Career

Intern University of Virginia Hospital 1 year and instructor medical department of the university, 1 year. Settled at Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1912. Associated in practice with late Doctor East. H. Martin for 9 years.

Achievements

• Ernest Alexander Purdum has been listed as a noteworthy physician. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American and Southern medical associations, Arkansas State and Garland County medical societies, American Urological Association, International Society Medical Hydrology, Phi Beta Pi, Alpha Omega Alpha. Mason (Shriner), Elk.

Connections

Married Nelle Ashby Martin, December 23, 1912. Children: Eloise Ashby, Emily Virginia.

Father:

Edward East.

Mother:

Mattie West. Purdum

Spouse:

Nelle Ashby Martin

child:

Emily Virginia Purdum

child:

Eloise Ashby Purdum