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Source: Centennial History of Arkansas Vol 2&3 1922
Dr. John McGinty, engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Fort Smith, was born in North Vernon,
Indiana, in 1863. His youthful days were passed in his native state and after acquiring his preliminary education
he determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work. To this end he matriculated in the University of
Louisville, then known as the Kentucky School of Medicine, from which he was graduated with honors in 1884, making
a very high record in his studies. He received the medal for the highest standing in examination on material
medicial.
Returning to his native city, Dr. McGinty opened an office and continued in practice at North Vernon,
Indiana, for three years. In 1887 he came to Arkansas, attracted by the opportunities of the growing southwest.
He has since remained in Sebastian county, practicing at different periods in Hackett, Jenny Lind, Bonanza and
for the past sixteen years in Fort Smith. He has continued in general practice and has also served on the
staff of St. Edward's Hospital and is one of the lecturers in the school for nurses in connection with that
hospital. He is likewise local surgeon for the Kansas City Southern Railway and for the Midland Valley Railway.
In 1890 Dr. McGinty was united in marriage to Miss Johnny Park, a daughter of Dr. Frank Park,
of Arkansas, and they have become the parents of three sons: John Park, Earl Andrew and Paul Raymond.
The two eldest sons were soldiers of the World war, being connected with the army for eighteen months, and during
six months of that time were overseas, being identified with the One Hundred and Fourteenth Field Artillery
Ammunition Train as members of Company C. Both escaped injury and returned safely to their home at the end of
the war. Dr. McGinty and his family are well known in Fort Smith, where he has now practiced for sixteen
years. He belongs to the Sebastian County Medical Society, the Arkansas State Medical Association, the Southwest
Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Through the
activities and proceedings of these bodies he keeps informed concerning the latest discoveries and scientific
researches of the profession. Throughout his entire life he has held to high professional standards and has made
his labor of great benefit to his fellowmen, putting forth the most earnest effort to meet the demands of his
practice and find ready solution for the intricate problem which we call life.
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