Dr. J. H. Shirley

 

Dr. J. H. Shirley, cancer specialist, Sacramento, was born in St.  Louis, Missouri, March 28, 1838. When fourteen years of age he crossed the plains with his parents to Sacramento, arriving here in August, 1852; but he went to Stockton, where he had an uncle, Robert Simmons. He was married in Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of George W. Fleming, who had come to this State in 1852. In 1868 the Doctor went to Alameda County, engaging in the live-stock business; and it was not until 1884 that he became interested in the specialty for which he has now become so well know. It was during that year that he made the acquaintance of Dr. W. W. McCoy, of Stockton, proprietor of “McCoy’s Tonic and Blood Purifier,” and cancer specialist. After two years of successful practice with him there, he removed to this city, establishing himself on Fourth street. He now has his office on K street, and is enjoying remarkable success in the treatment of his cases, who come to him from all parts of the country. Both his parents were from the South. His father, Thomas Jefferson Shirley, was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and his mother, Mary nee Simmons, of East Tennessee. He has four children: Lewella, now Mrs. W. J. Tannehill; Paul, Lucy, and Emma Dale.