In the History of Douglas I find that my ancestors died in a small pox epidemic in 1825 Wanted to know if anyone knew where I could read more about that. It seems that a lot of people in the Town died. Did anyone die in Mendon or Upton that year? Jean P.S. I put this on the Worcester List and Lisa and Betty answered. I saved their answers if anyone wants that information. It does not mention specific families.

Hi Jean: I went through the Upton vital records for the deaths page by page and here is what I found - however so causes listed: a. child of David Batchelor d. 12 Jul 1825 b. Henry C. Buck, son of Moses & Sarah d. 06 Oct 1825 c. John Milton Fisk son of Daniel J., & Ruth d. 29 May 1825 d. Mary Forbush, wife of Abner d. 02 Aug 1825 e. William J. Nelson, son of Daniel & Betsey d. 12 Aug 1825 f. Mrs. Rawson [no idea who she was – Alison] d. 18 Sep 1825 g. Mary B. Southland, wife of Capt. William d. 28 Jul 1825 h. “Old” Mr. Southland d. 11 Dec 1825 i. Jemima Taft, dau of Stephen & Betsey d. 05 Dec 1825 j. Mrs. Betsey White d. 21 Nov 1825 k. Hannah Whitney, dau of Amos & Eunice d. 27 Nov 1825 l. Mr. Winch d. 02 Aug 1825 m. Betsey Abbott Wood, dau of Rev. B. d. 08 Aug 1825 Regards, Alison Franks Archivist, Rawson Family Association --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004