Chittenden County

ARNOLD, Francis J.

Encyclopedia of Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical 
Sketches of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other 
States. Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Pub Co, 1912, pp 101-102

Francis J. ARNOLD, physician, Burlington, Vermont, was born 10 October 1872 
in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, son of Joseph and Mary S. 
(CUMMINGS) ARNOLD. He was educated at St. Joseph's College, and the 
University of Vermont College of Medicine, class of 1901. Was house surgeon, 
Mary Fletcher Hospital, 1901-1903; postgraduate work in diseases of the eye, 
ear, nose and throat in Philadelphia hospitals, 1903-1904; began practice in 
Burlington in 1904; a specialist in diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and 
throat; ophthalmologist, otologist, and laryngologist to the Fanny Allen 
Hospital and Providence Orphan Asylum and Hospital; examiner in diseases of 
the eye, ear, nose and throat for the U. S. bureau of pensions. Independent 
in politics. Member of the Catholic Church. Member of the American Medical 
Association; New England Otological and Laryngological Society; Vermont State 
Medical Society; Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; National 
Geographic Society; Knights of Columbus; Ethan Allen Club; American 
Automobile Association; Automobile Club of Vermont; and Green Mountain Club.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly