Background
Macconnell, John Wilson was born on January 11, 1878 in McConnellsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Daniel and Sarah Amanda (Jaggers) MacC.
Macconnell, John Wilson was born on January 11, 1878 in McConnellsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Daniel and Sarah Amanda (Jaggers) MacC.
Bachelor of Science, Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1902, Master of Arts, 1906. Doctor of Medicine, University Maryland., 1907. Studied Columbia, U. Edinburgh.
1 son, John Courtney. Resident surgeon Presbyterian Hospital, Baltimore, 1907-1908. Practiced at Davidson, since 1908.
Organized department of biology Davidson College, professor biology, 1908-1919, professor physiology and hygiene, director student health service, now emeritus.
Director Bank of Davidson.
Served as First lieutenant Medical Corps, United States Army, Mexican border, 1916. Fellow American Medical Association. Member Medical Society State of North Carolina, Tri-State, Southern medical associations, National Federation Medical Bds.
(vice president), American Legion, Military Order of World War, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Nu Sigma Nu, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Mason, Knights of Pythias.
Married Agnes Haig Doyle, July 28, 1909 (deceased).