Epidemics in the United States
"In case you ever wondered why a large number
of your ancestors
disappeared during a certain period in history,
this might help.
Epidemics have always had a great influence on
people - and thus
influencing, as well, the genealogists trying to
trace them. Many
cases of people disappearing from records can be
traced to dying
during an epidemic or moving away from the affected
area. Some
of the major epidemics in the United States are
listed below:
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1657 Boston
Finally, these specific instances of cholera were mentioned:
"Source: Ancestors West, SSBCGS, Vol 20, No l, Fall
1993, South Bend (IN) |
Measles
Cholera
Cholera |
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