WALTER URE, M.D, one of the leading physicians and a respected citizen of Allegheny, having an office at 176 Federal Street, was born September 5, 1832, in Stirlingshire, Scotland, son of Robert and Jane (Meikleham) Ure. His grandfather, Walter Ure, as well as his mother's father, was a lifelong resident of Scotland. The latter followed the occupation of farmer.

Robert Ure, who was born in Scotland, lived in his native country until past middle life. In 1838, accompanied by his wife and children, he emigrated to America, locating in Columbus, Ohio. A short time afterward he removed to Springfield, Ohio, and thence, in 1841, to Cedar Rapids, Ia., where he remained until his death in 1849, at the age of seventy-three years. His wife, whose maiden name was Jane Meikleham, died in 1855. Both were deeply religious and members of' the Associate Presbyterian Church, bringing up their family of six sons and two daughters in the same faith. Of their children four are now living, namely: James, a resident of Denver, Col.; William, who lives in Omaha, Neb.; Walter, the subject of this sketch; and the Rev. David M. Ure, D.D., of Western Avenue, Allegheny.

Walter Ure was a little lad of six years when he crossed the broad Atlantic with his parents. He subsequently obtained his early education in the public schools of Ohio and Iowa, much aided at home by the instruction of an older sister. In the fall of 1855 he entered Miami College, from which he was graduated in 1859. Coming then to Allegheny, he studied medicine and theology until the breaking out of the war, when he was made assistant surgeon of the United States Volunteers, a special rank to which he was appointed by President Lincoln, his appointment being confirmed by the Senate. After serving a year he returned to Allegheny, where he resumed the study of medicine; and in the spring of 1866 he received his degree in the School of Physicians at New York City. Since that time Dr. Ure has been actively and successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in this city, where he has gained a wide reputation for skill, and built up an extensive patronage. In politics he is a strong Republican.

Dr. Ure was married March 15, 1887, to Miss Margaret Grove, daughter of Fred and Mary (Ray) Grove. Of their six children Mary Ray, Frances, David M., and Catherine Hukill are living. Walter died July 29, 1891; and Elwood, September 15, 1893. The Doctor and Mrs. Ure are held in the highest esteem in the community, and are valued members of the Fourth United Presbyterian Church.