John Henry Wilms

Background

Wilms, John Henry was born on November 17, 1879 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Son of Frederic Henry and Fredericka (Kruse) Wilms.

Education

Preparatory education, Cincinnati Business College and Eisle’s Scientific Academy. Student of University of Cincinnati. Doctor of Medicine Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, 1902.

Career

In general practice of medicine and surgery, Cincinnati, since 1902. Professor anatomy, Pulte Medical College, 1905-1910.

Achievements

• John Henry Wilms has been listed as a noteworthy surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American College Surgeons. Mason. Reported medical cures for endocarditis, thyrotoxicosis, pancreatic diabetes, hypothyroid states. Discoverer of antidotal action of calcium sulphid in bichloride of mercury poisoning.

Connections

Married Louise Margaret Evatt, June 2, 1920. Children: Janet (deceased), John Henry.

Father:

Frederic Henry Wilms

Mother:

Fredericka (Kruse) Wilms

Spouse:

Louise Margaret Evatt

child:

John Henry Wilms

child:

Janet Wilms (deceased)