Jackson, Mercy B. (1802–1877)
Jackson, Mercy B. (1802–1877)
American physician. Name variations: Mercy Ruggles Bisbe Jackson. Born Mercy Ruggles on Sept 17, 1802, in Hardwick, MA; died Dec 13, 1877, in Boston, MA; m. Rev. John Bisbe (died 1829), 1823; m. Capt. Daniel Jackson (died 1852), 1835; children: 11.
Began homeopathic-medicine practice; graduated from New England Female Medical College (1860); established medical practice in Boston, MA; due to gender, was rejected annually for membership in American Institute of Homeopathy (beginning 1861) until finally admitted with two other women in 1871; became adjunct professor of diseases of children at Boston University School of Medicine (1873); lectured on behalf of temperance and woman suffrage.
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