Two leading causes of death in northern New England

Drowning and Indians, in the colonial era.

Remember, though, that was from the English settlers’ point of view, and nearly every family was affected.

There are no records from the Indigenous people’s perspective, as far as I know. We are told, however, that diseases imported from Europe took a heavy toll. Just for starters.

 

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