People

H E Kerch

Henry E. Kerch (born March 10, 1868) was a homoeopathic physician who established a medical practice in Dundee in the fall of 1893 and, according to the *Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County* (1904), quickly developed a large practice in the area. He was among the more civically active residents of the village in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, serving on both the Village Library Board of Trustees and as a Village Trustee.

H. E. Kerch

Henry E. Kerch (born March 10, 1868) was a homoeopathic physician who established a medical practice in Dundee in the fall of 1893 and, according to the Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904), quickly developed a large practice in the area. He was among the more civically active residents of the village in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, serving on both the Village Library Board of Trustees and as a Village Trustee.

Known Activities

Medical Practice Kerch graduated from the Chicago Homoeopathic Medical College in 1892 and relocated to Dundee the following year, beginning his practice in the fall of 1893. He held membership in both the Illinois and National Homoeopathic Societies, reflecting engagement with the broader professional community of his specialty. He also served as a Lecturer on Materia Medica at the Chicago Homoeopathic College, suggesting he maintained an ongoing connection with that institution after establishing himself in Dundee. (Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904))

Civic Service Kerch served five years on the Board of Trustees of the Village Library, Dundee and two years as a Village Trustee of Dundee, as recorded as of 1904. (Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904))

Fraternal Membership He was a member of the Masonic Order, though the specific lodge is not noted in the available source. (Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904))

Personal Kerch married Nellie Ireck in June 1896. (Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904))

Timeline

YearEvent
March 10, 1868Born
1892Graduated Chicago Homoeopathic Medical College
Fall 1893Established medical practice in Dundee
June 1896Married Nellie Ireck
by 1904Served 5 years on Village Library, Dundee Board of Trustees
by 1904Served 2 years as Village Trustee of Dundee
1904Biographical entry published in Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County
## Sources
  • Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904). Retrieved from archive.org.