05 Apr Genealogist for hire- Newsletter April 05, 2020
Coronavirus is dominating the news. What used to scare folks?
The picture above shows my Great Uncle Ralph on the big horse with his brothers Luther, and my Grandpa Virgil on the pony. The picture to left shows brothers Luther, Virgil, Clifford, and baby James. Baby James died of measles in May 1921, and Ralph the oldest died 3 months later of typhoid fever in August 1921. That was a rough summer for the family, but it was not an uncommon story back in the day. If you are curious about how your family members passed away, Dancestors can find out for you, whether you are just curious or want to know for your medical history. Just reach out and call me @ 214-914-3598.
Ever hear of Pellagra?
Between 1906 and 1940 more than 3 million Americans were affected by Pellagra with more than 100,000 deaths. Pellagra deaths in South Carolina numbered 1,306 during the first ten months of 1915; 100,000 Southerners were affected in 1916.
One of my clients Great Grandpa Johnny Mack Robinson died in 1932 at the age of 47 from Pellagra, and another client’s Great Grandma Serena Glaze Rowlett died in 1915, at the age of 56 from Pellagra.
To test a theory that it was diet based, a group of prisoners were put on a restricted diet of corn grits, syrup, corn mush, biscuits, cabbage, sweet potatoes, rice, collards, and coffee with sugar (no milk). They all got Pellagra.
It turns out that Pellagra is caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B3). Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia, and sores in the mouth. Areas of the skin exposed to either sunlight or friction are typically affected first. Over time affected skin may become darker, stiff, begin to peel or bleed. The picture to the right shows what affected skin looks like. Fortunately, by improving the diet, Pellagra is largely a disease of the past.
Now that you’re sitting at home and bored out of your mind…
You can still be productive by jumping into gathering your family’s stories and pictures. What a great time to call your elderly relatives and chat with them and collect their stories. We will get them all into a book for you. Just call Dancestors at 214-914-3598!
What about all of your stuff?
It used to be the standard practice to hand down family heirlooms, including pictures. What if your kids don’t want your stuff? Ever think about that? If you preserve your pictures and the stories that go with them by using Dancestors, you don’t have to worry about things getting tossed, and then when the kids get older wishing they had hung onto those stories and pictures. Ever hear anyone in their 60’s say, “I wish I hadn’t listened to grandpa’s stories”? Take action now to help your kids and grandkids, enjoy your families’ legacy in the future by taking steps now instead of letting them have regrets later in life.
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Feel free to reach out to me at 214-914-3598 with any questions!
Kanecestors?
My 5-year old grandson Kane randomly drew a family tree the other day. He obviously has a slice of my DNA!
Let Dancestors Genealogy help you preserve your family’s legacy. Don’t lose those stories. Call me at 214-216-2816, or through our website www. DancestorsGenealogy.com or check out our YouTube Channel Dancestors Genealogy
