Program Type:
GenealogyAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
Many if not most of the presentations at RootsTech appropriately focus on identifying and documenting ancestors to grow our family trees. But what was it like to live in years gone by and what challenges did our ancestors face? As a physician, Gregory is particularly interested in the diseases our ancestors were subjected to without the benefit of modern medical science and the impact these illnesses had on the quality and quantity of their lives.
The purpose of this presentation is to review several of the major illnesses our ancestors dreaded but thankfully with which we rarely concern ourselves. We will use historical records including death records as well as modern investigations to tell the story of illness and how it impacted the lives of our ancestors and how these illnesses shaped our world today.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Photo Disclaimer
The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded.
If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.