The Bay City Times - Wednesday, January 16, 1929 (Page 6)
DR. H. B. LANDON PASSES AT MONROE.
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Former Well-Known Local Physician is Victim of Pneumonia.
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Dr. Henry B. Landon, 88 years old, for many years prominent in the life of Bay City, where he was among the best known medical practitioners, died late Tuesday at the home of his son, Dr. Herbert Landon, in Monroe, Mich., following a 10-day illness with pneumonia.
Dr. Landon was born in Monroe County, Mich., March 31, 1840. In 1857 he entered the University of Michigan and graduated in 1861 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then enlisted in the Seventh Michigan Infantry, and wounded in the battle Fair Oaks in 1862, and returned home. In 1863 he returned to the Army as assistant surgeon, but resigned in 1864.
In 1865, he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Master of Arts and that same year came to Bay City and started the practice of medicine. He was appointed division surgeon of the Michigan Central Railroad here and for many years resided at 707 North Monroe street.
Dr. Landon was a charter member of the Michigan State Medical Society and a member of the American Medical Association. Some years ago Dr. Landon retired from private practice, and after spending five years in Denver, went to Monroe where he has since resided with his son.
Funeral services will held in Monroe Thursday afternoon.
