When I look for a story to write, I begin by trying to find a birthday or anniversary that happened 125, 150, 175, or 200 years ago. For the year 2024, that means I often search for events that happened in 1849. During this past month of June, I have run across a whole bunch … More 175th Anniversary of Disastrous Epidemic
Today, I am having the feeling that I have been directed to this story by God Himself. The story I tell today that comes from a document in our local church record books which, by itself, does not appear that noteworthy. After all, you will find out it is the story of a single woman … More Disease, Death, and Dependence
Thousands of people died in St. Louis during the summer of 1849. The cause of death was the disease known as cholera. It has been estimated that one out of every eleven people in that major city died from that disease primarily in the summer months of June and July. Many people who had the … More Summer of Death – 170 Years Ago
