Dr. Dwight Snellem Babbitt, (USA)

"PHYSICIAN DIES AT AGE OF 75"

Dr. Dwight Snellen Babbitt died Sunday, August 13, at his home on Wayne Avenue.

He was born October 6th, 1841, at Adams, Mass. When eleven years of age, he removed with his father and family to Markesan, Wis. At the age of twenty-two, he entered Brackway College at Ripon, Wis. On November 17, 1863, he joined Company D, Wisconsin Cavalry, Ripon, and was in active service from then on until the end of the war.

In June, 1867, he resumed his medical practice, entering the Electric (Eclectic) Medical Institute at Cincinnati, graduating February 9, 1869. He took up his practice at Ripon, Wis., but on February 26, 1873, he entered upon a partnership with Dr. E. B. Bracy, at Hicksville.

In December, 1885, he moved to Defiance, where he has been in active practice from that time until about two years ago,when his health began to fail and he was compelled to limit himself to office practicing only. He has been confined to his home since June 30, being under the care of Dr. Powell from that time until his death.

He is survived by his widow, and three sons by a former marriage, Ira Dallas, Erasmus Frederick, and Dwight S., Jr.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge, member of Brandon Lodge No. 144 F. and A. M., Brandon, Wis., of which Lodge he has been a member since 1869.

Dr. Babbitt was always faithful to his patrons and responded to all willingly, whether rich or poor, all were treated alike. He will be missed by a great many. The family has the sincere sympathy of all the community.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at 117 Wayne Ave., Rev. Crist and Rev. Musgrove will officiate. It was the wish of the deceased that flowers be omitted."

In the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing relatives and friends, funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of Dr. Dwight Snellen Babbitt, who died Sunday, August 13. The last rites were conducted at the late home of the deceased on Wayne avenue with Rev. Mr. Musgrove and Rev. Dr. Crist officiating.

The remains were carried to the last resting place by Adam Hall, George Dicus, M. A. Bell, Jessie Benner, John Myers and George Solly, who acted as pall-bearers. Members of the Bishop Post G.A.R. had charge of the services.

Defiance Democrat - August 17, 1916