Teer, William Wiley, M.D.

Submitted by Mike Miller

Teer, William Wiley, M. D., an honored citizen and prominent member of the medical profession at Arcadia, was born in Coushatta, Red River parish, Dec. 12, 1879, a son of Simeon T. and Louvenie (Dupree) Teer. The father is a planter, and has spent most of his life in Red River parish. The maternal grandfather, a native of Georgia, was one of the pioneer Baptist ministers of Louisiana, to which state he came in 1851, and has spent his life looking after the spiritual and temporal welfare of his North Louisiana community. The mother of subject passed away July 30, 1910. Of the children in the family, the subject of this sketch is the fourth in line of descent. After completing his preliminary education, Dr. Teer matriculated at Memphis medical college, where he began the work of preparing himself for his chosen vocation, graduating in 1903 with the degree of doctor of medicine. While in college he took an active part in the Young Men's Christian association, being secretary of that organization in Memphis. Returning to Coushatta, he became actively engaged in professional practice, and continued his humane work there for 7 years. In 1910 he removed to Arcadia, where he has since lived and established an excellent practice. Dr. Teer is a member of the Louisiana State and parish medical societies. He has filled the important office of secretary of the parish society. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Masonic order, having attained the Chapter degree, Woodmen of the World, Columbian Woodmen, and Knights of Pythias, all of Arcadia. He is at present coroner of Bienville parish, having been elected in 1912 to this office for a term of 4 years. May 24, 1905, was solemnized his marriage to Nora, a daughter of Henry and Ella (Garland) Mims, of Minden, La. The father, who was a farmer, is now deceased, and is survived by his wife, who still resides at Minden. Two children have been born to this union, Lorenz and Sheldon, both at home attending school.

Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 427-428. Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.