The first physician in the county was Dr. Alverson, who came in 1852, and remained two years. Dr. John Tatman was the pioneer doctor. He came in 1854, and was here till after the Civil War, when he went to Muskegon. Dr. Charles Leonard came shortly after Dr. Tatman, and practiced until the war. He then enlisted into the army, and served two and a half years. After he returned, he went to Muskegon. Other early physician were Dr. Woodworth, Dr. Ely, Dr.Spicer and Dr. Massey. Dr. L. A. McIntire came to Hesperia in 1875, but went to Hart in a short time. About 1884, Dr. L. C. Norton was a township health officer as well as a physician. A Dr. Porter followed Dr. Norton in practice for a time.