Milton Smyth McGrew, M. D., a well known and successful Jackson county physician, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Bowerston, Ohio, May 5, 1867, and is a son of Nathan L. and Sarah (Smyth) McGrew. The father came to Kansas in 1870, and engaged in the mercantile business at Holton, which he followed until 1899, when he retired. He died in 1902, and is survived by his wife. Dr. McGrew was educated in the public schools of Holton and graduated from the high school. He then attended Campbell University two years. He then clerked in his father's store two years, when he entered Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, where he was graduated in the class of 1891, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then returned to Holton and engaged in the practice of his profession, where he has since remained. Dr. McGrew has a large practice and is a skillful physician. He was married August 1, 1894, to Miss Gertrude, daughter of Frank and Julia (Hubble) White, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Kentucky. Mrs. McGrew was born in Holton and educated in the public schools of that city. To Dr. and Mrs. McGrew has been born one child, Nathan White, born May 23, 1897, now a student in the Holton High School. Dr. McGrew has served as county physician of Jackson county for eight years. He is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Yoemen, Sons and Daughters of Justice, Fraternal Aid, and the Loyal Order of Moose. Mrs. McGrew is a member of the Presbyterian church.