Dr. Joseph Platt Nash

1839 - 1881  (42 years)

• Name	Joseph Platt Nash
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	1839	Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190926333
  Name	N. P. Nash
  Occupation	1862	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Doctor
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-488213
  Died	14 May 1881	Picton, Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario
  Buried	Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario
  Person ID	I488213	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

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  NASH, N. P. Dumfries Reformer February 5, 1862 : N. P. Nash M. D. Physician, Surgeon & Accoucheur. Office - over Mr. Simons Store Preston formerly occupied by Dr. Rosebrugh. References given respecting Professional attainments from eminent Physicians both in Canada and United States. N. B. Special attention paid to chronic diseases, This card ran in the Reformer until April 1, 1863, No one with these initials has been found, but there was a Joseph P. Nash who received his licence to practice as an Eclectic, according to the Canada Gazette of October 18, 1862, He was not registered with the College until 1874, at which time he was located in Pictou, Prince Edward County. Although there is no definite evidence forthcoming, he was probably our man. His card has the flavour of an eclectic. Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986 _____________ THE LATE DR. NASH. We regret to announces the death of Dr. J. P. Nash, Mayor of Picton, which took place on Saturday afternoon last, May 14th, about 3 o'clock. The event, though not unexpected, caused a profound feeling of regret, for the doctor with his kindly, genial manner and pleasant way made himself personally popular with his patients and the public generally. Joseph Platt Nash was born in the city of Hamilton in 1838, and was therefore at the time of his death in his 43d year. He was educated in the place of his bath, and after passing his examinations before the Medical Board in Toronto commenced the practice of his chosen profession in the village of Ainleyville (now Brussels) in the county of Huron. He also practised in the neighboring village of Wroxeter. After the death of his father the family removed to Marshall, Michigan, and the doctor accompanied them. Here his health became impaired and he went to Nova Scotia in the hope that the sea air would do him good. He subsequently settled in Brooklyn where he practised for some time. About 15 years ago he came to Picton to rest and recruit, and taking a fancy to the place decided to remain, and succeeded in building up a large practise. For some time past his health has been far from robust. About three years ago he was thrown from his vehicle while returning from Demorestville on a dark night, and never entirely recovered from the injuries received. He was subject to asthma, not in itself an alarming feature, but his heart and liver were also affected. The latter induced dropsy, from which he suffered during the past winter, and he also had a distressing cough. A few weeks ago he went to Dansville, N. Y., with the hope of obtaining relief, but the air not agreeing with him he returned, only temporarily benefited by the change. He was able after coming back to take a little exercise, and presided at the meeting of the council held on the 4th of May. To his friends, however, it was evident that the end was not far distant, and he gradually sank till death came to his relief. Dr. Nash sat in the Picton town council on several occasions as councillor for Hallowell Ward. In 1878 he ran for Deputy Reeve and was elected over S. M. Conger. In 1879 he was reelected by acclamation. In 1880, on the retirement of J. H. Allan from the Mayor's chair, he ran for that office and was elected, his opponent being E. Merrill. He was a candidate for reelection this year and succeeded in defeating Stewart Wilson, jr., by a small majority. Though a stanch Liberal in polities he enjoyed the confidence and support of a large number of the Conservative party. The deceased was one of a family of seven, four sons and three daughters, of whom only one brother, James, survives him. He married in Hamilton when quite a young man. His wife died about a year and a half ago. He leaves no children. His mother has made his house in Picton her home for the last eleven years. She and her son James are the only representatives of the family now left. The funeral, which took place on Monday, was very largely attended notwithstanding that the day was very wet. The hearse was followed by the 16th Battalion band, the Odd. fellows, of which deceased was a member and who had charge of the arrangements, the Town Council and town officials, medical men and a very large number of people who took the last opportunity of showing their respect for his memory. His remains were interred in Glenwood cemetery by the side of those of his wife, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. E. Loucks. The Hamilton Spectator Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, May 25, 1881

  
  

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  Born - 1839 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor - 1862 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario  = Link to Google Earth