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    David Hosack

    Birth: 8-31-1769

    Death: 12-22-1835

    Alternate Surname: Horsack

Biography

Known as the doctor who helped treat Alexander Hamilton in 1804 after his duel with Aaron Burr. In 1826, along with Dr Valentine Mott and several other doctors, he helped establish the Medical College at Rutgers. He and Mott trained Dr Isaac Ward which FMS commented on in 1842. Also apparently he was lifelong friends with DeWitt Clinton. 

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Biography: 
Known as the doctor who helped treat Alexander Hamilton in 1804 after his duel with Aaron Burr. In 1826, along with Dr Valentine Mott and several other doctors, he helped establish the Medical College at Rutgers. He and Mott trained Dr Isaac Ward which FMS commented on in 1842. Also apparently he was lifelong friends with DeWitt Clinton.
Citation Notes: 
http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org/about/Jeffe%20-%20Hamiltoss%20Physician.pdf and 18420403FMS_LMW1
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https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68652517
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Monday, July 3, 2017 - 11:45
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Monday, July 3, 2017 - 11:45
Citation Notes: 
http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org/about/Jeffe%20-%20Hamiltoss%20Physician.pdf (page 55)
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68652517
Website Viewing Date: 
Monday, July 3, 2017 - 11:45
Website Last Modified Date: 
Monday, July 3, 2017 - 11:45
Citation Notes: 
http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org/about/Jeffe%20-%20Hamiltoss%20Physician.pdf (page 57)