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Entry TypePerson
SurnameSmith
ForenamesHenry Lilley
EpithetSurgeon
Dates1787-1859
Gender IdentityMale
BiographyHe trained at Guy's Hospital, London as a surgeon; he founded Southam Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1818, supported by voluntary donations and subscriptions for the benefit of poor people unable to afford appropriate treatment; he set up in 1823 the first "Provident Dispensary" for labourers subscribing small amounts weekly to receive free consultations, medicines and treatment, when needed.
Key EventsBorn to a minor landowning family in Southam, Warwickshire in 1787
Sourcewww.southamheritage.org
Authorised Form of NameSmith; Henry Lilley (1787-1859); Surgeon

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