A. F. Knisely, M.D.
A. F. Knisely, M. D., eye, ear and throat specialist, at Lima, enjoys a reputation for professional skill which extends far beyond this city. Dr. Knisely was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. in 1859, and received his literary training in the common schools and his scientific education at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, where he was graduated in 1884.
From college Dr. Knisely entered the office of Dr. Seely, of Cincinnati, where he remained two years, gaining much valuable experience in a varied practice, and then removed to Chicago, where he continued in practice for five years, making diseases of the eye, ear and throat his specialty. He then returned to his old home at Uhrichsville, Ohio, for a short season, after which he returned to his work in Chicago for another period of five years. The climate of the "Windy City" did not agree with him entirely and as a matter of prudence he gave up the position he had won in his profession there and returned to Ohio, locating at Lima in 1897. He enjoys and extensive practice in his specialty. He is also a leading member of political and social circles.
Dr. Knisely was married on April 12, 1880, to Mary DeGrieff, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and they have two sons, viz.: Allen D. and Virgil M. The former was educated at New Philadelphia and Chicago and then spent two years in the Ohio State University, after which he entered the medical deprtment of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. After two years there he became a student at the Louisville Medical College, where his graduation will take place in June 1906. The second son is a student in the Lima High School.
Dr. Knisely is prominent in Masonry, a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery at Lima and the Shrine at Dayton. During his residence at Uhrichsville, he was one of the officers of the Masonic lodge there. He is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Lima.