Hupp, John Cox
physician, surgeon, was born Nov. 24, 1819, in Washington, Pa. He is a distinguished physician and representative citizen of Wheeling, W.
Va.; and comes of a family noted for heroism and sacrifice in the days of Indian warfare. He was educated at West Alexander academy, and at Washington college, Pennsylvania, from which latter institution he graduated in 1844. In 1847 he graduated in medicine from the Jefferson Medical college, and at once entered into the general practice of medicine at Wheeling. Dr. Hupp was one of the founders of the medical society of the state of West Virginia; and in 1870 he brought chloral hydrate to the notice of the profession in a case of puerperal mania. He was instrumental in establishing the evening free school, and in the general advancement of educational work in his city and state. In 1875 he was a delegate of the American Medical association to the European Medical association; is a prominent member of the leading medical bodies of America and Europe; and has filled all the offices of honor in their gift. He is the author of numerous medical papers and contributions to medical literature, and ranks as one of the foremost physicians in the south.