Biography

Mentioned in 18600731ArnoldBurgesJohnson_CharlesSumner: "Dr. Vedder with the assistance of Dr March of Albany amputated the foot just below the instep."

Physician and medical lecturer who lived in Albany, NY. Graduated with an M.D. from Brown University in 1820. Renowned surgeon who invented instruments for the removal of dead bone. Became professor of surgery at Albany Medical College when it was established in 1839. For full biography, see citation.