This is in re to comments and queries by eboli and manton: The names listed; Mrs. LaFont, died of fright and Mrs. Jarvis, killed by a falling log: Would like to know the exact source of those names. Many years ago there was a large map of Reelfoot Lake which, as we know, was created by the quake on the wall of the TN State Park that listed a Mrs. Ruddell/Ruddle as a casualty. I have never been able to trace the source of that statement so do not know which Mrs. Ruddell this is supposed to be. Also, the Mrs. Jarvis may have been Fanny Ruddell Jarvais, daughter of John Ruddell/Ruddle who m. Francois Jarvais or possibly Francois's mother. I have always assumed that Fanny was still alive in 1829 when she is named with her husband in John Ruddle's will, but maybe not? Does any one know? In the few notes that I've seen on casualties, some people that were injured, older or sick died during the winter months after the initial quake from exposure to the elements, maybe even more than during the actual quake itself. They were living in tents as no one wanted to be caught inside a dwelling when the aftershocks continued for the next 6 months. One I seem to recall, was Godfrey or Francoise LeSeiur. George Ruddell lead all but a few folks in Little Prairie (Caruthersville) out safely. Please forward any copy, sources or references to the New Madrid quake, as I'm interested in collecting these stories. Thanks much, B. Merryman