John Daniel Estell, M.D.
One of the younger representatives of the medical profession in Cincinnati is Dr. J. D. Estell, who is descended from one of the pioneer families. He was born in this city, February 9, 1876, and is a son of Dr. J. T. and Mrs. (Thomas) Estell. The father was also a native of the Queen City, his birth having occurred in 1834, while the paternal grandfather was Daniel Estell, who located in Cincinnati at an early day. The father, who was a veterinary surgeon, engaged in practice in this city for fifty years. He was a republican in politics and always took an active interest in all municipal affairs, and at various times was connected with several of the public bureaus. For twelve years he served in the street cleaning and waterworks departments, while he was also identified with the fire department, having been a member of the latter for four years. Fraternally he was a Mason, having for many years been identified with that organization. He passed away in April 1910, but his widow survives and now makes her home in Indiana. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Estell: Martha, who became the wife of William Stillwell of California; William, who was for several years connected with the restaurant business; and J. D., our subject.
Dr. J. D. Estell has always lived in the Queen City, whose public schools provided him with his preliminary education. He subsequently pursued a commercial course in one of the business colleges, but having decided that he preferred a professional to a business career he concluded to study medicine. The eclectic school seemed to him to be the most practical, so he matriculated at the Eclectic Medical College, from which institution he was awarded the degree of doctor of medicine in 1902. He immediately established an office, which he has ever since maintained, engaging in the practice of medicine and surgery, making a specialty of gynecology. Dr. Estell has never married. He maintains relations with the members of his profession through his connection with the Southwest Medical Association, the National Eclectic Medical and the Ohio State Eclectic Association. His office is located at No. 219 West Seventh Street.
From Cincinnati, The Queen City, Volume III by Rev. Charles Frederic Goss, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912