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Philip Maxwell | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly | |
| In office 1832 | |
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| Born | (1799-04-03)April 3, 1799 Guilford, Vermont |
| Died | November 5, 1859(1859-11-05) (aged 60) Lake Geneva, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Physician, politician |
Philip Maxwell (April 3, 1799 - November 5, 1859) was an American physician and politician.
Philip Maxwell was born inGuilford, Vermont on April 3, 1799.[1] Maxwell moved toSackett's Harbor, New York, where he became a physician. He was a member of theNew York State Assembly (Jefferson Co.) in1832. He became a physician for theUnited States Army and was assigned toFort Dearborn,Chicago, Illinois as an assistant surgeon, until it was abandoned in 1836. He was promoted to full surgeon in 1838 and served with GeneralZachary Taylor. He decided to make his home in Chicago after resigning from the service. From 1844 to 1847, he ran a doctors office at the corner of Lake and Clark Streets. The next year, he formed a partnership with Brock McVickar.[1]
Known for his jolly demeanor, the corpulent physician died inLake Geneva, Wisconsin on November 5, 1859.[1][2] Chicago's famousMaxwell Street is named for him.[3]