Grant, Robert R.

Submitted by Mike Miller

Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 619-620. Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

Grant, Robert R., M. D., of Plaquemine, parish of Iberville, was born at Winchester, Va., Sept. 22, 1866; the son of John Lee and Sallie (Schwartz) Grant. In the early days of the Louisiana colony, Dr. Grant's paternal grandfather emigrated from Scotland to Louisiana, engaged in the mercantile business, and was also one of the pioneers in the development of railroads in the state. John Lee Grant was a farmer during his entire life, and in 1909 died, 4 years after the demise of his wife. Their son, the subject of this sketch, was educated at the high school of Winchester, and was a pupil of Dr. Love. He then entered the University of Virginia for one session, and left that institution to take a full course in the University of New York, from which he graduated, with the degree of M. D., in 1891. After pursuing post-graduate studies, Dr. Grant had charge of a clinic at Bellevue hospital, New York, until he decided to return to Winchester in the Fall of 1891. In October of that year he qualified before the Virginia state board of medical examiners, and was admitted to practice medicine in that state. Having a desire to visit Florida, Dr. Grant went to that state during the Winter of 1891, passed an examination before the board of examiners, and after an absence of a few months, returned to Winchester. But he did not remain long in his native town. The far South seemed to invite him as an excellent field for the exercise of his professional talents, and he removed to Louisiana, first practicing at Baton Rouge for 18 months; next going to Rosedale, where he remained for 16 years, and then leaving for Plaquemine, where he has been residing since 1911. He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical society. April 21, 1899, Dr. Grant married Miss Lillian Talbot, of Iberville parish, a daughter of Judge H. B. and Eliza (Young) Talbot. Mrs. Grant's father came to Iberville parish from Kentucky, and was a lawyer. His death occurred in 1909. The widow is living in Plaquemine. Dr. and Mrs. Grant have 2 children, Robert R. Grant, Jr., a student at Chamberlain-Hunt academy, Port Gibson, Miss., and Ed. Talbot Grant, a pupil in the public school of Plaquemine.