J. P. Strouse, M.D.
J. P. Strouse, M. D., one of the most successful physicians of Killbuck, Ohio, is a native of Coshocton Coutny, Ohio, born October 24, 1858. His parents, George and Lavina (Kemp) Strouse, are natives of Columbiana County, Ohio, but for several years have been residents of Coshocton County. The Doctor was reared on a farm, and in his boyhood and youth attended the common schools of his native county. He early chose the practice of medicine as his life work, and studied the science for some years before he was able to take his course of lectures. Finally, in the winter of 1883-84, he attended Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, Penn., and in the spring of 1884 began his practice in his native county. In 1887 he attended the Western Reserve Medical College, completing his course at the medical department of Wooster University, from which he graduated the same year. He changed his reseidence from Coshocton County to Killbuck, Holmes County, in 1884, and has here built up an extensive practice, having gained the confidence of the people by his success and his close attention to the needs of his patients.
Dr. Strouse was married in 1884 to Miss Catherine Shey, who died in 1887, leaving one daughter, Ada Blanche. His present wife was formerly Miss Salina Schulthess, of Millersburgh. Dr. Strouse is a stanch supporter of the Democratic party. He is a member of Palladiun Lodge, No. 767, of Millersburgh, I. O. O. F. Mrs. Strouse is a member of the German Reformed Church.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889