In the summer of 1854, the Daniels family of Rutland Township was beset by sudden and inexplicable illness. On a Saturday in August, 17 year old Minervy fell ill and was dead by nightfall. Over the next ten days, 17 other family, friends and neighbors succumbed to the same horrible illness. What caused this mysterious […]

In the summer of 1854, the Daniels family of Rutland Township was beset by sudden and inexplicable illness. On a Saturday in August, 17 year old Minervy fell ill and was dead by nightfall. Over the next ten days, 17 other family, friends and neighbors succumbed to the same horrible illness. What caused this mysterious […]