I wondered about that too, Lee. Is that why they drank so much wine in Europe, the water was bad? Or they didn't have enough wells in the cities? Regardless, I certainly appreciate all this history from Neil, it was very interesting. We are constantly reminded there is more to genealogy than names and dates. Norma "G. Lee Hearl" wrote: > > To All: > I do hope the information posted which stated "the early settlers of New > england and Va. had never tasted water" was not meant to be a FACT! Surely > NOT!! > G. Lee Hearl Abingdon, Va. > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > The Augusta County mailing list page has instructions on how to > subscribe and unsubscribe from the list > Visit it at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/augustaquery/augustalist.htm > ***************************************************************