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Essex, Mass. Chronology of
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This chronology covers some of the natural disasters which occurred in Essex.
See also the general history, or chronology of roads and buildings
YEAR EVENT 1727 "Great Earthquake" aroused religious fervor, followed by Revival 1735 Great epidemic (diptheria) of four years duration in New England 1744 Earthquake during church service, causing congregation to rush to the street. No damage to the building. 1748 Severe drought. "Fasting and Prayer Day" with special prayer meeting for rain. 1755 "Great Earthquake" - followed by "Great Religious Revival" 1762 Severe drought 1772 Severe epidemic of "Fever" (typhus); fifty persons died in 1772/3 1776 Diptheria epidemic causing many families to lose all their children 1796 "Throat distemper" (diptheria) epidemic 1816 Big blizzard on June 12th
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