Hi! According to the book, Charleston, Charleston, by Walter Fraser, Jr. There was a hurricane during the summer of 1854, and following there was "a virulent epedemic" of yellow fever brought on my the mosquitoes from the hurricane. From "mid-August to mid-November 627 persons died." Hope this is what you are looking for. Jean

hi jean - thanks! that sure sounds like what i'm looking for. i appreciate the information, and the book reference. thanks again. julie thames howell, jax, fla Crckrsuze@aol.com wrote: > Hi! > According to the book, Charleston, Charleston, by Walter Fraser, Jr. There > was a hurricane during the summer of 1854, and following there was "a > virulent epedemic" of yellow fever brought on my the mosquitoes from the > hurricane. From "mid-August to mid-November 627 persons died." > Hope this is what you are looking for. > Jean > > ==== SCCHARLE Mailing List ==== > Lots of holdings on Charleston County Families > South Carolina Historical Society > http://www.schistory.org