ALDRICH, WALTER J., is a prominent member of that coterie
of well-read, active, and public-spirited St. Johnsbury physicians, in
the early prime of life, all of whom are animated by sentiments of mutual
respect and helpfulness. His ancestors are of English descent. He was born
in Lyman, New Hampshire, in 1866, son of Albert H. and Ruia (TUCKER) ALDRICH.
In the wholesome experience of his farm home he formed a sturdy
constitution, habits of energy and perseverance, and a determination to
secure a thorough education. He worked his way through Littleton (New Hampshire)
High school, and then took a course in St. Johnsbury academy, graduating
in 1888. After studying medicine for a time with Dr. J. D. FOLSOM, he entered
Dartmouth Medical college, where he remained during the winter of 1889-'90.
In the fall of 1890 he entered Bellevue college, from which he graduated
in 1893, and in March of the same year located in St. Johnsbury. He has
made a specialty of obstetrics and diseases of women, and has built up
a large and lucrative practice. Dr. ALDRICH possesses those prime requisites
of the successful physician, thorough professional training, a sound physique,
and an optimistic temperament, and the habit of careful attention to his
cases. He is health officer of the village and town of St. Johnsbury.
In the organizing of the County Medical society to affiliate with
the state society, he was chosen secretary,
Dr. W. J. ALDRICH was married in 1893 to Flora M., youngest daughter
of Dr. J. D. FOLSOM, and one son, James Folsom ALDRICH, is the fruit of
their union.
Source: Successful Vermonters,
William H. Jeffrey, E. Burke, Vermont, The Historical Publishing Company,
1904, page 48.
Prepared
by Tom Dunn January 2003
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