First Title value, for Searching Carr, William (1829 - 1905)

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First Title value, for Searching Carr, William (1814 - 1877)

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by Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Date 2010-02-11
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Asset Path Root/Lives of the Fellows/E000000-E000999/E000800-E000899
URL for Files https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/client/en_GB/search/asset/373036373036
Occupation General surgeon
Details Born at Leeds in 1814, became a pupil of Mr Needham, and studied at the York School of Medicine and at University College Hospital. He became assistant to Henry Barnett, of Blackheath, and afterwards joined him in partnership until his death in 1873. He then developed an extensive practice at the head of the firm Carr, Miller, and Carr. When Prince Arthur, afterwards Duke of Connaught, was residing at the Ranger’s House, Blackheath, Carr became his medical attendant. In 1867 the Prince was attacked by small-pox, and after Drs Sieveking and Munk ceased attendance Carr remained in charge. The vesicles were painted with collodion, no pitting followed. The Queen sent an autograph letter of thanks for his kindness and attention to her son, and he continued in attendance until the Duke left the neighbourhood. Carr was a staunch friend and supporter of the Royal Benevolent College at Epsom and collected a large sum to found scholarships. In 1865, on the exposure of the state of the Metropolitan Workhouse Infirmaries following the death of Gibson and Daly, Farnall, the inspector of the Poor Law Board, who conducted the inquiry, appointed Carr as his medical assessor. Shortly afterwards he was associated with Anstie and others on the *Lancet* commission for inquiry into the state of the Infirmaries. He was a keen volunteer in the early days; the first meeting to inaugurate the 3rd Kent Rifles was held at his house. He was Surgeon up to the time of his death of the 1st Battalion Kent Rifles (Volunteers) and attended Battalion Field Days. He was Surgeon to the Royal Kent Dispensary and to the Metropolitan Police. He was also an ardent gardener and President of the Horticultural Society. He died at his residence, Lee Grove, Blackheath, on March 22nd, 1877.
Resource Identifier RCS: E000853
Collection Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Format Obituary
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