William James MacNeven: 1763 -1841

Posted January 7th 2022.

He was one of the most prominent physicians in New York City in the early 19th Century. His Journey from a hedge school in County Galway to being lauded as the father of modern chemistry involved rebellion, imprisonment and exile.

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New York Celtic Medical Society Logo

Posted January 10th 2022.

Founded 1892

More to come.

History of the New York Celtic Medical Society - published June 1939.

We’d also encourage you to read an article on the NYCMS from the Irish Echo Archive:

http://irishecho.com/2011/02/whats-up-docs-4/