Janie Snow

c. 1923–1927. barnwell, south carolina

Janie Snow was born approximately in 1923 in South Carolina to Welden Snow and Rosa McGill. A young child of the Mingo community, Janie passed away on May 28, 1927, at the age of four. She was laid to rest at the Morrisville (Marrisville) burial site.

  • Father: Welden Snow

    Mother: Rosa McGill

  • Full Name: Janie Snow

    Sex: Female

    Color or Race: Colored

    Marital Status: Single (Child)

    Date of Birth: c. 1923

    Age: 4 years

    Occupation: Child

    Birthplace: S.C.

    Place of Death: Mingo, Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Date of Death: May 28, 1927

    Cause of Death: "Bowel trouble"

    Father: Welden Snow

    Mother's Maiden Name: Rosa McGill

    Informant: Furney Pressley

    Place of Burial: Morrisville (Marrisville)

    Date Filed: May 23, 1927*

  • The death certificate cites "bowel trouble" as the cause of Janie’s passing. Historically, this term was frequently used to describe various gastrointestinal illnesses, such as severe diarrhea, dysentery, or gastroenteritis.

    In the early 20th century, these conditions were significant health risks for young children, often resulting from contaminated water or food. In rural areas with limited sanitation infrastructure, such illnesses could rapidly escalate, leading to severe dehydration and proving fatally difficult to treat with the medical resources available at the time.

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