Posted by OzLand on July 1, 2007, at 20:01:50
In reply to Looking at the PAST PAST, posted by MidnightBlue on July 1, 2007, at 0:24:32
People used to die from all sorts of things back then, and they seemed "crazy" before they died. They got crazy and then died from everything from syphilis to lead poisoning. Other physical disorders that are very treatable today used to result in "insanity" and death. It would be worth it to check on diseases of the time in their area. My husband's maternal grandfather was married three times but due to death of first two wives. You would have to look at where they lived, and what was the culture of the times there as well.
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