David Hayes Agnew

1818–1892 (age 74)

Physician

Biography

David Hayes Agnew was revered for his surgical skill and calm judgment, qualities that made him a sought-after physician and professor in an era when medicine was rapidly advancing. His care for patients and mentorship of younger surgeons helped usher in modern practices and fostered a culture of meticulous technique.

While colleagues across the country mourned his loss, his influence lived on through the many surgeons he trained and the families who felt his steady hand; his memory remains at Woodland Cemetery.