Dr Theophilus West
(1836-1923)

Died aged c. 87

Dr. Theophilus West was born September 5, 1836 in Leon County, Florida. A graduate of Oglethorpe Medical College in Savannah, Georgia, he came to Marianna in 1859 to practice medicine. He served as a surgeon with General Robert E. Lee’s army in northern Virginia. For many years after the war, he was a prominent physician and druggist, and was agent for the state Board of Health in Jackson County. He was the first superintendent of Public Schools for Jackson County and served as mayor of Marianna. He was also a State Senator representing Jackson County in 1907 and 1909. Dr. Theophilus West died April 10, 1923 in Marianna.

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