Consuelo Clark-Stewart facts for kids
Consuelo Clark-Stewart (born July 22, 1860 – died April 17, 1910) was a very important doctor. She was the first African American woman to practice medicine in the state of Ohio.
Dr. Clark-Stewart had a busy medical practice in Youngstown for 20 years. She helped both Black and white patients. Her father was Peter H. Clark, a famous Black leader. Her husband was William R. Stewart, one of Ohio's first Black lawyers and elected officials.
Growing Up
Consuelo Clark was born in Ohio in 1861. She was one of three children of Peter H. Clark and Frances Ann Williams Clark. She finished high school at Gaines High School in Cincinnati in 1879.
Her Career as a Doctor
After high school, Consuelo studied medicine. She learned from Dr. Elmira Y. Howard, who was the first woman doctor in Cincinnati. Then, Consuelo went to Boston University School of Medicine. She graduated in 1884 with top honors on her final exams.
She returned to Ohio and worked at the Ohio Hospital for Women and Children. In 1890, she married William R. Stewart, a rising Black attorney. After marrying, she became known as Dr. Consuelo Clark-Stewart. She moved with her husband to Youngstown, Ohio. There, she opened her own medical practice. She cared for both Black and white patients.
In Youngstown, Dr. Clark-Stewart was also very active in her community. She helped with the YWCA. She also helped set up free kindergartens for young children.
Later Life
Dr. Clark-Stewart passed away on April 17, 1910. She died at the Massillon State Hospital.
