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GEORGE W. REICHARD, M. D., of New Moorefield, Clark County, although still quite a young man, is classed among the prominent physicians of the county, and enjoys quite an extensive practice. He is thoroughly versed in therapeutics, as understood and practiced by the Eclectic School of Medicine, has also an adequate knowledge of surgery, and is an affable and courteous gentleman, with whom it is a pleasure to meet and converse. His life has already been marked with a more than ordinary amount of determination and self reliance, and the education which he possesses is but the stepping-stone to knowledge, which will grow as his own research and that of others shall open a wider field in coming years.

Dr. Reichard was born March 1, 1854, in Washington County, Md., where his rudimentary education was obtained. He is a son of Dr. Valentine and Catherine (Wolf) Reichard, the latter of whom is deceased. Both parents were born in Maryland, the Reichard family being of German stock. The father is a physician and surgeon of the Eclectic school, who practiced for some years in the town of Fair Play. At the age of seventeen years he of whom we write began teaching in the district schools of his native county, spending three successive winters in pedagogical labors. He spent about two years in attendance at one of the Pennsylvania State Normal Schools, located at Millersville, his attendance being in periods which alternated with his own work as an instructor. He taught five winter terms, and during that time began reading medicine with his father as opportunity afforded.

In the fall of 1876, young Reichard entered the Eclectic Medical College, of Cincinnati, which he attended during all the regular sessions until he was graduated in May, 1878. Upon receiving his diploma he came at once to New Moorefield, where he has since carried on his professional labors. His higher education in the ordinary branches, as well as in medicine, was secured by his own exertions in earning the money with which to pay his way. He has accumulated village property in New Moorefield, and his home is one of the most pleasant ones in the place.

In Miss Cora A., daughter of Samuel Mamma, Dr. Reichard found the qualities of intelligent and cultured womanhood which won his regard, and his feelings being reciprocated, they were united in marriage October 19, 1882. The happy union has been blessed by the birth of one daughter, Christel, whose natal day was October 9, 1884. Dr. Reichard is a member of the National Eclectic Medical Association, and also of the State and County Associations. In the Clark County Eclectic Medical Association he has held the office of President, and filled all the other Chairs at different times. He is a firm believer in the principles embodied in the Republican platform, and favors all enterprises which tend to the good of the public. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are not only active among the members of that religious body, but prominent in the society of the town and section in which they live.