Savannah, May 23. Died. In Effingham County on Friday night the 17th instant, suddenly (having gone to bed in perfect health), MRS. SCRUGGS, wife of Mr. Gross Scruggs. (GG 5/23/1799, 3:1) Savannah, June 7. Died on Monday the 20th ultimo, in Effingham County, RICHARD SCRUGGS, aged 83 years. He was born in Virginia and lived 46 years in this state. It is very extraordinary that where so many persons, in proportion to the population of the country, live to such extreme old ages, it will not do away the prejudice of strangers against our climate. (Columbian Museum 6/7/1799, 3:3) Buried: 20 Feb 1821, SCRUGGS, Mary Ann Age: 12 Nativity: Ga, resident, Dr. Evans listed as doctor. That is all. Carole ----- Original Message ----- From: Scruggs <scruggs@megabits.net> To: <gdrexel1@airmail.net> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2000 8:51 AM Subject: Early Deaths > Dear Carol, surname: SCRUGGS > Obliged, Jim Scruggs