Monticello, July 14 - Dr. John F. Curlette, one of the best known physicians in Sullivan county, and prominent in the affairs of this village, died at his home here at an early hour this morning, following an illness of some duration from blood poisoning.
Dr. Curlette is said to have become poisoned while treating a patient suffering from gangrene. Dr. T. D. Mills, of Middletown, a close friend of the doctor, treated him for some time, and recently lanced the infected part. Dr. Curlette grew weaker, and finally succumbed to the poisoning.
For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Pension Examiners of the State. He acted in the capacity of O. & W. railroad physician for a long term.
The deceased was born at Mountaindale, Sullivan county, and after diligent effort secured his education as a physician. His practice grew with him, until he had one of the most extensive clienteles in Sullivan county. He was highly esteemed in the county, and was a prominent social worker. He was a devout member of the Monticello Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Curlette was united in marriage to Ellen Couch, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Helen, at home. Arrangements for the funeral had not [been made] late Friday afternoon.
--Orange County Times-Press (Middletown, NY), Tuesday, July 17, 1917, page 3
Notes:
His wife's name was Helen Couch.
Research indicates that he was born in Ireland. He arrived in the Port of New York on 11 June 1853 with his parents and sister Mary Jane, having sailed from Belfast on the bark Gilbert.
Dr. Curlette is said to have become poisoned while treating a patient suffering from gangrene. Dr. T. D. Mills, of Middletown, a close friend of the doctor, treated him for some time, and recently lanced the infected part. Dr. Curlette grew weaker, and finally succumbed to the poisoning.
For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Pension Examiners of the State. He acted in the capacity of O. & W. railroad physician for a long term.
The deceased was born at Mountaindale, Sullivan county, and after diligent effort secured his education as a physician. His practice grew with him, until he had one of the most extensive clienteles in Sullivan county. He was highly esteemed in the county, and was a prominent social worker. He was a devout member of the Monticello Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Curlette was united in marriage to Ellen Couch, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Helen, at home. Arrangements for the funeral had not [been made] late Friday afternoon.
--Orange County Times-Press (Middletown, NY), Tuesday, July 17, 1917, page 3
Notes:
His wife's name was Helen Couch.
Research indicates that he was born in Ireland. He arrived in the Port of New York on 11 June 1853 with his parents and sister Mary Jane, having sailed from Belfast on the bark Gilbert.
Monticello, July 14 - Dr. John F. Curlette, one of the best known physicians in Sullivan county, and prominent in the affairs of this village, died at his home here at an early hour this morning, following an illness of some duration from blood poisoning.
Dr. Curlette is said to have become poisoned while treating a patient suffering from gangrene. Dr. T. D. Mills, of Middletown, a close friend of the doctor, treated him for some time, and recently lanced the infected part. Dr. Curlette grew weaker, and finally succumbed to the poisoning.
For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Pension Examiners of the State. He acted in the capacity of O. & W. railroad physician for a long term.
The deceased was born at Mountaindale, Sullivan county, and after diligent effort secured his education as a physician. His practice grew with him, until he had one of the most extensive clienteles in Sullivan county. He was highly esteemed in the county, and was a prominent social worker. He was a devout member of the Monticello Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Curlette was united in marriage to Ellen Couch, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Helen, at home. Arrangements for the funeral had not [been made] late Friday afternoon.
--Orange County Times-Press (Middletown, NY), Tuesday, July 17, 1917, page 3
Notes:
His wife's name was Helen Couch.
Research indicates that he was born in Ireland. He arrived in the Port of New York on 11 June 1853 with his parents and sister Mary Jane, having sailed from Belfast on the bark Gilbert.
Dr. Curlette is said to have become poisoned while treating a patient suffering from gangrene. Dr. T. D. Mills, of Middletown, a close friend of the doctor, treated him for some time, and recently lanced the infected part. Dr. Curlette grew weaker, and finally succumbed to the poisoning.
For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Pension Examiners of the State. He acted in the capacity of O. & W. railroad physician for a long term.
The deceased was born at Mountaindale, Sullivan county, and after diligent effort secured his education as a physician. His practice grew with him, until he had one of the most extensive clienteles in Sullivan county. He was highly esteemed in the county, and was a prominent social worker. He was a devout member of the Monticello Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Curlette was united in marriage to Ellen Couch, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Helen, at home. Arrangements for the funeral had not [been made] late Friday afternoon.
--Orange County Times-Press (Middletown, NY), Tuesday, July 17, 1917, page 3
Notes:
His wife's name was Helen Couch.
Research indicates that he was born in Ireland. He arrived in the Port of New York on 11 June 1853 with his parents and sister Mary Jane, having sailed from Belfast on the bark Gilbert.
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John F. Curlette, M. D.
1852-1917
Helen A. Couch
His Wife
1858-1919
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