Dr Thomas Fister Heebner

He took up the study of medicine in 1880 at the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Granted a degree in 1883 and began practice in Scranton at the Lackawanna Hospital. He then became a surgeon for the Lackawanna and Western Railroad until 1890. In March 1890, be removed to Port Carbon and became medical examiner for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad at Port Carbon. He was a Free Mason, a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Patriotic Order of Sons of America, having been a state vice-president.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 3 2024, 23:49:57 UTC