Sounds like the 1918 Flu.
D. Babson.
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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Trish Fernandez
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 6:52 PM
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Subject: epidemic-related mass burials
Does anyone have knowledge of specific burial methods for
epidemic-related deaths? We have at least 5 trenches oriented
north/south with bodies placed in an extended position (this is circa
1920) in a row head to foot. This is in Sacramento and would have been
associated with the historic Sacramento County Hospital, which is no
longer extant.
Trish Fernandez
Pacific Legacy
Sierra/Central Division
3081 Alhambra Drive, Suite 208
Cameron Park, CA 95682
530.677.9713, ext. 24