When was it published?

December 3, 1736 in The Virginia Gazette

Story December 3, 1736

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Woman Bone Setter Of Epsom, Mr. Wallin

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bone Setter, Epsom Cures, Dislocations, Fractured Bones, Husband Elopes

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Woman Bone-setter of Epsom performs extraordinary cures for dislocations and fractures, relieving patients disabled for over 20 years. She earns significant money and gifts from nobility. Daughter of Mr. Wallin from Wilts, she marries but her husband leaves after two weeks with 100 guineas.

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August 20. The Cures performed by the Woman Bone-setter of Epsom, are too many to be enumerated: Her Bandages are extraordinary Neat, and her Dexterity in reducing Dislocations and setting of fractured Bones wonderful.

She has cured Persons who have been above 20 Years disabled, and has given incredible Relief in the most difficult Cases.

The Lame came daily to her, and she got a great deal of Money, Persons of Quality who attended her Operations, making her Presents.

Her Father it seems, is one Mr. Wallin, a Bone-setter in Wilts.

The Money she got procured her a Husband; but he did not stay with her above a Fortnight, and then went off with 100 Guineas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Medical Curiosity Prodigy

What themes does it cover?

Recovery Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Bone Setter Epsom Cures Dislocations Fractured Bones Husband Elopes

What entities or persons were involved?

Woman Bone Setter Of Epsom Mr. Wallin

Where did it happen?

Epsom, Wilts.

Story Details

Key Persons

Woman Bone Setter Of Epsom Mr. Wallin

Location

Epsom, Wilts.

Event Date

August 20.

Story Details

The Woman Bone-setter of Epsom demonstrates remarkable skill in treating dislocations and fractures, curing long-term disabled patients and earning wealth and gifts. Daughter of bone-setter Mr. Wallin from Wilts, she marries using her earnings, but her husband absconds with 100 guineas after a fortnight.