Huber G. Heath

Born: August 11, 1887

Died: c. 1981

Married: Lillian Miller

Children: Helen Glee Heath

Huber Gale Heath was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

On April 4, 2011, Helen Miller wrote: My grandfather, Huber Gale Heath was a patient in the late 1920's. In August of 1927, Gale traveled to Saranac Lake, New York to be treated for Tuberculosis. His case was termed incipient or just beginning. He entered treatment 8/13/27 at the age of 40. He was treated by a Dr. Packard. He was housed at the Garwood Terrace at 20 Front Street at the top of Helen Hill. This was run by Alice E. Garwood and was considered for Ambulant Patients who paid $18-$25 per day for their rooms.

Family history says that Gale's employer made the arrangements for his care and paid all of his expenses. Because Tuberculosis was such a deadly disease there was no guarantee he would return from Saranac Lake. Prior to leaving he converted stock into life insurance policies and more solid investments than the stock he had previously held. This saved him from the stock market crash of 1929. I am unsure when he was discharged but I believe it was about 1930. Because his case was caught early he was completely cured. He died at the age of 94 after marrying for the fourth time and moving with his wife to Merida, Mexico. I would be interested in knowing the history of anyone who may have known him during his stay in Saranac Lake. The home where he stayed, Garwood Terrace, at 20 Front Street, is no longer there. I would be interested in seeing any pictures that may be available.