Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-20

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~i"Er"Phieal sketch
george NJ burgess, M D., who died in
Blackstone, Mass, March 5, 1859, was AZ
wears of ace and a native of Cosbor AIos,
Ia NO., ~, 81 NJ. ca. D.
S'i " .A' "'t@' iseSS' anu grand
son OF Dr. benjamin Burgess, formerly from
Martha's Vineyard, and one of the first settlers
in Goshen Hewas blest with ,,;,,s ,,,,,,,.
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gnu '"u pa e"'' "iiose eAlt lroiii tills word
was greatly lamented, and whose useful lives
of christian faithfuIuess here have left 4 livino
memory of affec+ior ord ostoo,,, H.
-, 90
"epiie" oi the iate Dr' Joseph stone OF Hard
wick, so well known in this vicinity.
From early life he was quick to comprehend.
remarkable for his memory and quickness to
learn, amiable in disposition, mild and peacea.
bic, courageous and hopeful, his natural cheer.
fulness revived many dropping spirit, and
his company was loved wherever he was
known In scholastic days he was beloved by
teachers and classmates, and his natural abi-
ties referred to with interest. In youth he
gave evidence of onversion, and expressed his
determination to serve God. He was affec-
tionately regarded as a teacher, was a natural,
ready, eloquent, and efficient speaker, and
apparently took pleasure in addressing an au-
dence.
In the pursuit of medical science, express
ing his disapproyal of quackery, and trifng
with the lives of fellow creatures he devoted
much time to the requirement OF a thorough
knowledge of his profession In 1913 he com.
menced attending medical lectures Mt the insti-
tuition i. Pittsfeld, Mass For several wears
he studied and practical with a noted physi-
clan i'll New Jersey. In 1851 he received a
diploma for his ample qualification for the
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nerved, and knowing how to 90 to work, he
performed surgical operations with facility.
After practicing while very successfully, in
1854 he settled in Blackstone. where his suc.
cess in curing the sick gained him an increas.
ing and extensive practice. Manitestiup a
deep sense of the responsibility of \ physician
and surgeon, lie devoted himself very closely
to the duties of his profession. In A letter to
A friend, speaking of his press of business and
not finding much time to sIeep write or read
he saws. a find now the very great ADVANTAGE
of being well qualified before going into active
|. practice. would have been like A mariner
on the trackless ocean. without anv knowledgc
of navigation, if | had not been well prepared .
He was a man of integrity svmnatbv and
beneyolence. MANY have realized his faithful
Iabors and sleepIess nioht.watchinus witb
them in sickness the Indecent have oTatefplIv
felt his benevolence in GiIhful cure without
charge-his kindness to the poor may be the
greatest encomium that can be conferred upon
his characteristic generous Kindness is re.
membered by the orphan. He expressed and
evinced warm affection for his relatives-sur.
viving brothers and sisters and other relatives
and friends deeply feel their loss
He had spoken of his iron constitution. and
of being always well, but continued WEAKNESS
and want of sleep ,UW cear upon nature After
a succession of sleepless nights with the dan.
gerous SICK he was overcome with fatigue,
took a severe cold, brain fever followed. and
in little more than two weeks he died. Late
years he had not often expressed much hope
that ne was christian, and never had united