Dr. Calvin Welch
Dr. Calvin Welch was a man of strong physique, and large stature, being over six feet tall. He had strong likes and dislikes. In early life he lacked the opportunities for an education; yet he had great natural mental fore. He was born and raised in Delaware. He studies medicine under Dr. Abram Blymer, and after graduating in the fifties, he became a partner of his preceptor. He possessed peculiar, natural surgical qualifications. He was often called in consultation to different parts of the county in various cases. He accumulated a comfortable competency, and retired from the practice, living in town in his commodious home. He attended to his farm outside of the city up to the time of his death in 1901. He was an active member of the State and County Medical Societies.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908