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| Author: | Hamilton, Melinda |
| Year: | January 1964 |
| Title: | Dr Jesse Bennett - Pioneer Physician (1769- 1842) |
| Journal: | The West Virginia Medical Journal |
| Volume: | 60 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 42- 43 |
| Alternate Journal: | Reprint from The Point Pleasant Register |
| Keywords: | 1. Bennett, Jessee, 1769-1842. 2. Cesarean section. |
| Abstract: | An account of the first successful cesarean section performed in North America. The date was January 1794. There is brief mention of Bennett's marriage into the Hogg family and his slaves. |
| Location: | JMU |