Silas Edward Mcclelland

Background

Mcclelland, Silas Edward was born on January 13, 1860 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Edgar and Margery (Wheeler) Mcclelland.

Education

Doctor of Medicine Rush Medical College, 1884. Post graduate work, same, 1889, New York Post-Graduate Medical School, 1894-1895, 97, Royal London Ophthalmological Hospital, 1902. Honorary Doctor of Science, James Millikin University, 1938.

Career

Became registered pharmacist in Illinois, 1883. Chairman of the board of trustees James Millikin Estate. Trustee Anna B. Millikin Estate.

President Union Iron Works, Decatur.

Chairman of the Board Millikin National Bank, Decatur. Director Millikin Trust Company President board of managers Decatur College and Industrial School of James Millikin University, 1907-1914.

Achievements

• Silas Edward Mcclelland has been listed as a noteworthy oculist, aurist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois State and Macon County medical societies, Decatur Medical Society (ex-president). Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle).

Connections

Married Sarah Rose Armstrong, November 1884 (died 1889). Married second, Margaret Ellen Baird, May 6, 1891 (died 1935).