LEE, JOHN K. – Cleave’s Biographical Cyclopædia of Homoeopathic Physicians and Surgeons By E. Cleave

EE,
JOHN K., M. D., of Johnstown, Cambria county, Pa., was born on the
14th day of August, 1841, in Freeport, Armstrong county, Pa.

     He received a very
thorough training in the public schools of Allegheny City, Pa. He began
the study of medicine with his uncle, J. K. Lee, M. D., an eminent homœopathic
physician of West Philadelphia, Pa. He entered Hahnemann College in
October, 1866, where he remained until March, 1867, when he began to
practice medicine. He continued to practice until October, 1868, when he
re-entered Hahnemann Medical College, whence he graduated in March,
1869. In April of the same year, he settled at Johnstown, Pa., where a
large and lucrative practice bears ample testimony to his ability and
success in his profession.

     He was married on the
21st of November, 1871, to Emily M. Swank, of Johnstown, Pa. He entered
the Army on the 19th of August, 1861, as a private in the Morehead
Cavalry of Pittsburg, for a term of three years. In February, 1862, his
company was transferred to the 1st Maryland Regiment of Cavalry. He
participated in the various cavalry operations in the Shenandoah Valley,
in middle Virginia, under General John Pope, and in the various
campaigns conducted by the Army of the Potomac. He re-enlisted, December
25th, 1863, in the same regiment, for another term of three years or
during the war, thus proving that

his
patriotism was not a fickle flame. He took part in the battles before
Richmond and Petersburg. As his regiment formed a part of the corps
commanded by Major-General Phil. Sheridan, he saw much active service
under that gallant commander. He was present at the surrender of General
Robert E. Lee. When his country’s life was in danger he drew his sword
in her defense, and battled for her honor and her life ; never
sheathing that trusty blade until the gallant stars and stripes floated
triumphantly over every stronghold of the vandal foe. Having assisted in
the fulfillment of this high and holy mission, he now goes to the rescue
of his fellow men, and is fast winning his way to an honorable
distinction in his profession.

Source
: Cleave’s Biographical Cyclopædia of Homœopathic Physicians and
Surgeons By Egbert Cleave