W. O. Paden

As printed in 1902

W. O. PADEN.

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W. O. Paden of this review started out in life for himself at the early age of thirteen y-ears. Leaving home he worked by the month until seventeen years of age, after which he attended the Holbrook Normal School for three years, making his own way through that institution. He thus gave evidence of the elemental strength of his character, for his determination to secure an education at the cost of his own labor indicated that he would accomplish whatever he undertook in life and was proof of his self-reliant, enterprising and progressive spirit. At the age of eighteen Mr. Paden began teaching and followed that pursuit for twelve years with much success, his services being highly satisfactory in the various localities-here he was employed. He had the ability to impart with accuracy and clearness the knowledge which he had obtained and thus left an impress U] (jn the minds of his pupils.

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Ii6 mountains of Kentucky for the benefit of his wife's health and remained in the south for twenty years engaged in the lumber business. In 1899, however, he returned to Clark county and located upon the farm which is now his home and which claims his time and energies. Unto him and his wife have been born two children but the son died in Kentucky, at the age of thirteen months. The daughter, Gertie, born in iS/i], is now the wife of Irvin G. Hamma, by whom she has two children, Clarence and thelma.

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In the practice of medicine Alexander MacGregor has demonstrated his al)ility to successfully cope with the intricate questions which continually confront his position. He has been a close and earnest student of the science of medicine and his skill and ability are recognized in a liberal patronage. He came to Springfield in 1885 and from the beginning his business has constantly increased both in character and volume and to-day he is accounted one of the leading representatives of the profession in the county.

Dr. MacGregor was born in CovingtDn, Kentucky, in 1852, and is a son of.\le\- under and Rachel ( 'illoughb\ ) Mac- Gregor. the former a native of Ivlinburough, Scotland, and the latter of England. The father's birth occurred May 29. 1821, and he is still living, being an inspector in one of the large factories in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has always been an active man, of a sturdy and industrious nature. He was educated in Scotland and was married in England, coming to the United States between the ages of twenty and thirty years accompanied by his mother and his wife. For a time he resided in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, and then went to Kentucky, while at the present time he is living in Cincinnati. Ohio, although for a few years he was a resident of Springfield. Hfe is a well educated man keeping abreast of the times reading and observation and in his business affairs he has prospered owing to his own enterprise and careful managaiient. In the family were five sons and two daughters. The first died in infancy and Thomas was murdered in Louisiana, when about forty-four years of age. Those still living are

Rolaiid, a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio; Alexander; Oliver, of Louisiana; and Mrs. Adeline Salmon, of Dayton, Ohio.

The children were all educated in the public schools of Kentucky and the Doctor is the only one who those a professional career. After graduating in the high school of his native state he worked at wood-carving for a time and was also employed in a brass foundry. During this period he spent his evenings in study and at the same time did excellent work in the line of his employment. He carved the models for the Corinthian capital on the courthouse at St. Joseph, Missouri, about 1871, being a resident of that city at the time. He also worked in Dayton, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois, and executed work for the exhibition of Joseph Liambert of Dayton. He possessed natural ability in this direction, and in order to supplement this he pursued a course in the MacMicken School of Designing at Cincinnati. He made rapid advancement in the work and later he became connected with the brass works in Dayton, Ohio, having charge of a foundry there, while later he became superintendent of a large foundry in Cincinnati, tilling that responsible position for five years. The Doctor then removed to Springfield and established business here and after two years he sold out and took up the study of medicine. He had refused very tempting offers from a number of brass founderies, having been oft'ered the superintendency of the works but he had determined to devote his attention to the alleviation of human suffering and to this end he entered the Columbus Medical school and was graduated in 1892. He also attended the Ohio Medical College. Dr. MacGregor then returned to Springfield and open.ed an office in this city, where he has steadily advanced in a profession demanding keen intellectuality, strong discernment and comprehensive knowledge of the principles of science. He engaged in general practice and surgery and is' a close and discriminating student, who reads intelligently and is quick to adopt any new idea which he believes will prove of practical value in his professional work. W'hate\er he undertakes he masters as fully as lies within the human power. He has broad sympathy and patience and his labors in the sick room have gained for him many friends. The poor and needy find in him a friend anrl he has often tendered his services without thought or desire of remuneration.

The Doctor was married in Dayton, Ohio, to Miss Alice Smith, who was born in Maryland and was a resident of Dayton at the time of her marriage. They have two children. Howard E. and Ethel, who an; graduates of the high school of Springfield. In his political views he is a Republican. Fraternalhhe is a member of Anthonv Lodge. F. & A. M., and also of the Knights of Pythias fraternity. He is examiner for several of the old line insurance companies, is a member of the American Insurance Union and of the Foresters, and is medical examiner for both of these. The Doctor acquired his education through his own efforts anrl in the practice of medicine he has shown that his choice of a life work was a wise one. He is a member of the Springfield Medical Society and has advanced beyond mediocrity to a creditable position in professional circles.

As printed in A Biographical record of Clark county, Ohio .. (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.