The First Doctor.

People As the wikipedia describes, William Edward Petty Hartnell, "was a prominent early immigrant to Alta California who played a vital role in the history of Monterey County, California as well as the history of California."

 At the turn of the century, a devotee, Sean Roney produced this extensive biography:

"Personal interest was what drove me to seek more information about William Hartnell, and continues to be to this day. In addition, I also wanted to increase local community awareness about Hartnell. People are beginning to forget the hero, with disturbing consequences. It seems that the facts about William Hartnell are being ignored and the details of his personal life have been misrepresented to the such a degree that his history and memory are being tarnished. I hope through my efforts the public will learn the truth and remember the history of Hartnell."