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Foreign News
June 25, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Report on unusual births including twins, triplets, and a deformed child, alongside longevity statistics from deaths, with specific figures for the diocese of Bergen showing many reaching advanced ages.
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Twenty-three women were delivered of twins; five brought three children at a time: one child was born without a tongue, with six fingers and a thumb on the left hand, seven on the right hand, and seven toes on each foot, besides the great toe.
Among those who died, 394 lived to the age of 90; 63 to the age of 100; and 7 to the age of 101.
In the diocese of Bergen, the persons who died amounted only to 2580, of whom 18 lived to the age of 100; one woman to the age of 104, and another woman to the age of 108.
Among those who died, 394 lived to the age of 90; 63 to the age of 100; and 7 to the age of 101.
In the diocese of Bergen, the persons who died amounted only to 2580, of whom 18 lived to the age of 100; one woman to the age of 104, and another woman to the age of 108.
What sub-type of article is it?
Demographic Statistics
Vital Records
What keywords are associated?
Twins Births
Triplets
Birth Deformities
Longevity
Deaths Statistics
Bergen Diocese
Centenarians
Where did it happen?
Diocese Of Bergen
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Diocese Of Bergen
Event Details
Twenty-three women delivered twins; five had triplets; one child born without tongue, with six fingers and thumb on left hand, seven on right, seven toes each foot besides great toe. Among deaths, 394 reached 90; 63 reached 100; 7 reached 101. In diocese of Bergen, 2580 deaths, 18 reached 100; one woman 104, another 108.