Background
Parkes, William Ross was born on June 14, 1869 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Beckley and Mary J. (McNickle) Parkes.
Parkes, William Ross was born on June 14, 1869 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Beckley and Mary J. (McNickle) Parkes.
The Master of Philisophy, Northwestern University, 1893. Doctor of Medicine Rush Medical College, 1893.
1 son, William M. Intern Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, 1893-1895. Health commissioner of Evanston, 1901-1909. Attending surgeon Evanston Hospital, 1907-1927, chief of surgical department, 1927-1933, chief emeritus since 1933.
Associate professor surgery, Northwestern University Medical School.
Chief of medical staff Presbyterian Old People's Home.
Fellow American Medical Association, American College Surgeons. Member Illinois State and Chicago medical societies, Association American Physicians. Clubs: University (Chicago and Evanston).
Married Emma R. Miller, June 3, 1897.