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From: Mick <>
Subject: [DEV] One place, one name study - How(e) in Moretonhampstead, Devon
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:23:23 +1000
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While gathering data for my study of the How(e)s in Mortonhampstead,
1600-1840, I have noticed a large spike in deaths through the 1730s.

It appears 1/2 to 2/3 of the population died in a 12 year period, I
wonder why?

mik


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