An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893

DR. THOMAS L. CATTERSON occupies a leading position among his
fellow-practitioners in Spokane and the surrounding country. His skill and
ability are too well known to require any extended mention in this connection,
and the success with which his years of practice here have been crowned is a
fitting tribute to his thorough knowledge of the profession which he has chosen.
Dr. Catterson was born in Geneva, New York, in 1857, and is the youngest in a
family of eleven children. His parents, William and Mary L. (Long) Catterson,
were both born in Scotland. His father came to America at the age of twenty-one
years, located in Vermont and engaged in agricultural pursuits. His mother came
at the same time, and they were married in that State. Soon after their marriage
they removed to New York, where the father died in 1882. The mother is still
living on the old estate. Dr. Catterson came to Spokane direct from the Detroit
(Michigan) Medical College, of which institution he is a graduate, with the
class of 1887, although prior to his entering that college he had taken two
complete courses in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His preparatory
studies had also been very thorough, so that upon receiving his diploma his
qualifications for the practice of his profession were of the highest order.
Since taking up his residence here Dr. Catterson has been constantly engaged in
general practice, both in this city and throughout the adjoining country. He is
on the staff of medical attendants at the Sacred Heart Hospital, where he is
daily doing much to alleviate, the sufferings of those who seek admittance at
that noble institution. While the Doctor conducts a general practice, he gives
special attention to surgery. He is a member of the Spokane County Medical
Society, and also of the State Medical Society. Of the former association he was
president in 1891. He is now a member of the Board of Censors of the State. He
served as County Physician three years. In New York, in August, 1880. Dr.
Catterson was united in marriage to Miss Addie Van Houghton. They have one
child, Evelyn. The Doctor erected a pleasant home on Fourth avenue, in which he
and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in January 2004 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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