11 min

Dr. Francis Guiteau and the Smallpox Inoculation During the Era of American Independence Explore Your Roots

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On this episode, we take a look at the history of smallpox, the devastation it ravaged on communities, as well as the inoculation of smallpox. We also examine how smallpox inoculation shaped the character of the American Revolution, specifically looking at the situation through the lens of a paternal ancestor of mine named Francis Guiteau. Tune in to learn more about it all!

Additional Resources:
Dr. Francis Guiteau in the National Cyclopedia of American BiographyInformation and History of SmallpoxMeeting of Lanesborough, MA where Francis is charged with inoculationA Challenge to the Cause: Smallpox Inoculation in the Era of American Independence, 1764 to 1781How smallpox devastated the AztecsGeorge Washington and the First Mass Military Inoculation
Intro/Outro music by BLVK; Begin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifNI8QZTU08

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On this episode, we take a look at the history of smallpox, the devastation it ravaged on communities, as well as the inoculation of smallpox. We also examine how smallpox inoculation shaped the character of the American Revolution, specifically looking at the situation through the lens of a paternal ancestor of mine named Francis Guiteau. Tune in to learn more about it all!

Additional Resources:
Dr. Francis Guiteau in the National Cyclopedia of American BiographyInformation and History of SmallpoxMeeting of Lanesborough, MA where Francis is charged with inoculationA Challenge to the Cause: Smallpox Inoculation in the Era of American Independence, 1764 to 1781How smallpox devastated the AztecsGeorge Washington and the First Mass Military Inoculation
Intro/Outro music by BLVK; Begin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifNI8QZTU08

Explore Your Roots Social Media
InstagramFacebookTikTokApple PodcastsWebsite

11 min

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