Research Topic

Epidemics

Cholera and other epidemics and health concerns in and around Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County, WV, chronicling the region’s public health history.

This topic appears in 80 indexed records between 1821 and 1919.

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80 Indexed Records

1821 Earliest Record

1919 Latest Record

Harpers Ferry Strongest Location

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May 23, 2020

Relief to the Irish

The subscription in Liverpool to relieve the distressed in Ireland, amounted, on the 11th of June, to 13116 14s. Sir James Mackintosh has obtained a pledge from the House of Commons “that it would take into […]

August 10, 2018

Cholera Epidemic

August 2, 2018

August 2, 2018

Unknown Equine Epidemic

July 31, 2018

Hog Cholera Havoc in Jefferson County

The hog cholera is still playing havoc in various sections of the county. There have been serious losses in Shepherdstown and vicinity, and scores of fine porkers have died in the Bakerton neighborhood. The disease has […]

July 31, 2018

Physicians Sick; Unable To Care For Patients

Dr. S. T. Knott, of the vicinity of Molers’ Cross Roads’ has been sick in bed the past week and was unable to answer the many calls for his services. Dr. C. C. Johnson and his […]

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This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1830s 34 records

1850s 13 records

1910s 12 records

1820s 6 records

1890s 4 records

1880s 3 records

Research Topic

Epidemics