It was in June,
1851, that the cholera made its appearance in Greenbush and
vicinity. There were about twelve deaths from this
disease at that time. Lawson Walker was the
first one. He died June 15, 1851. Abner
Walker and his daughter, Abigail died on the same
day, June 24, 1851, Making three deaths in the same family.
Abner Walker lived on the north side of the square in
the village and was engaged in keeping hotel.
The following-named
persons died:
Juliett, wife of Dr. Thomas M.
Luster, June 26, 1851;
Joseph Sisson, June 23, 1851;
Abijah Roberts, June 23, 1851;
Sullivan, son of Alfred Osborn;
Lafayette Ratekin,
George Tally,
Jacob Perkins
and
A. J. Willey.
Several
families left he village and did not return until after the
disease disappeared.
Porter J. Jack
and John C. McCall took an active part in doing
everything they could for the sick and dying.
Philip Krns was also very helpful in removing the dead
to the cemeteries and burying them.
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