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    HUGH HENRY GRAVETT, D. O.

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    Hugh Henry Gravett, D. O., is one of the most widely known members of his profession in Ohio, and the success which he has attained in his calling may be directly attribilited to a conscientious adherence to principle coupled with a native ability that has preeminently fitted him for his life work and he has practiced in Ohio longer than any man of his profession. Having chosen a profession which requires unceasing study, Doctor Gravett has always been in the forefront among osteopathic practitioners, and by constant research and reading has kept abreast of the progress and developments perpetually being made in the science. Dr. Gravett is a native of Illinois, having been born in White county, November 14, 1862, a son of William and Ellen (Johnson) Gravett, the former of whom was born and raised in England. He followed the lumber business throughout his active career, locating in Illinois where he reared his family. Nine children were born to him and his wife, of whom Dr. W. A. Gravett is a prominent practicing osteopath of Dayton, Ohio; J. P. Gravett lives in California, and three daughters are living in Illinois. Dr. Hugh H. Gravett received his preliminary education in Grayville, Ill., and subsequently went to Kirksville, Mo., for his professional training. Having been graduated from the American School of Osteopathy with the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor Gravett came to Piqua in 1897 to commence the practice of his profession, and so favorably were the citizens of the community impressed with the young doctor's ability and earnestness of purpose, that soon his clientele was extensive, and during the years that have elapsed since that time, no one has ever had cause to regret the confidence he placed in the doctor's skill. Doctor Gravett married Annie May Harpster, a daughter of David Harpster, a druggist of Toledo, Ohio, who at the time of his death was the oldest druggist in Lucas county. To their union one son has been born, Warren Shoup Gravett, who is prominent among the younger business element of Piqua as assistant cashier of the Citizens National Bank. Doctor Gravett's religious beliefs incline him toward the tenets of the Church of Christ, of which he is a member. Politically he has never aspired to political office, having devoted his entire time to his profession, the various societies of which claim his ardent support. During the recent war Doctor Gravett did a good citizen's part in all civilian war work, and could always be counted upon to do his full share toward supporting the different government drives, such as war loans, Red Cross, war savings stamps, and kindred movements.

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