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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Worcestershire => England => Worcestershire Resources & Offers => Topic started by: odbsmith on Tuesday 25 June 19 19:24 BST (UK)

Title: Ripple in the 1700's
Post by: odbsmith on Tuesday 25 June 19 19:24 BST (UK)

Does anyone know of a source were I can find out more about what happened in the Ripple area in the 1700's, in particular 1729. I have a father and an adult son die in the same year. I'm not from the area so not familiar with local history and I know it may be a coincidence that they both died the same year..... but there could have been a reason. Any suggestions please.

Title: Re: Ripple in the 1700's
Post by: hepburn on Tuesday 25 June 19 20:35 BST (UK)

Looks like there were epidemics from 1723 to 1730..

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01nyy/

Title: Re: Ripple in the 1700's
Post by: odbsmith on Tuesday 25 June 19 22:09 BST (UK)

Thanks for that... looks like 1729 was a really bad year!
 may I ask how to search for this type of info on Roots chat....

Title: Re: Ripple in the 1700's
Post by: hepburn on Wednesday 26 June 19 10:50 BST (UK)

I googled 'ripple in worcestershire 1729'....There may be more on it?

Title: Re: Ripple in the 1700's
Post by: odbsmith on Wednesday 26 June 19 13:41 BST (UK)

Thanks, but its strange I googled something very similar. lol!