208 THE BOTANISTS OF PHILADELPHIA. 



24. "On the source of the Balsam of Peru," — American Journal 

 Pharmacy, July, 1860. 



25. "A History of the ]SIedical Department of the L^niversity of 

 Pennsylvania, from its foundation in 1765. With sketches of the lives of 

 deceased professors." By Joseph Carson, ]\I. D. 8vo., pp. 227. Lindsay 

 and Blakiston, Philadelphia, 1869. 



J. K. ESHLEMANN. 



Dr. J. K. Eshlemann was a native of Lancaster County, 

 the son of Jacob Eshlemann, an extensive land-owner and 

 miller, residing near Leaman Place on the Pequea, and who 

 was called by his neighbors " King of the Octoraro," on 

 account of his owning so much land in that district. He 

 was born March 2, 1810, and at an early age developed 

 a fondness for study. He received a liberal education 

 under the eminent instructor, Dr. Keagy, of Harrisburg, and 

 afterwards of Philadelphia. Choosing the medical pro- 

 fession, he graduated with honor from both Castleton 

 Medical College of Ohio, and the Jefferson Medical College 

 of Philadelphia. He located at Strasburg, in his native 

 county. In 1840 he married Fanny Edge, the second 

 daughter of Ruth and the late John Edge, of East Cain, in 

 Chester County, and in 1848 he purchased the " Glen Isle 

 Farm," where he resided until his demise. 



His great fondness for pomology and botany led him to 

 develop an extensive arboretum of ornamental and fruit- 

 bearing trees and small fruits. He was one of the founders 

 of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Fruit 

 Growers' Society, and in recognition of his attainments, was 

 made the first president, and served as such for some years. 

 He died October 7, 1897, leaving a wife, two daughters, and 

 six grandchildren.* 



* West Chester Local Xeivs, October 7, 1897. 



