The famous during the Epidemic
George Washington- Originally, the President, who was currently in his second term of office, never planned to leave the nation's capital when the fever spread, but eventually left with his wife and children on September 10 to the countryside where it was moderately safe from the disease. In the beginning of the chaos, Martha Washington's friend, Polly Lear, perished from the illness
Dolly Madison- While Dolly was married to her first husband, John, he succumbed to the fever, along with John's parents and their son. The next year, she was introduced to James Madison, at the time was a congressman, by a mutual friend
Stephen Girard- During the American Revolution, the Frenchman fought on the side of the American, then made a large fortune in the banking and shipping business, becoming one of the richest people in the United States. During the epidemic, Girard chose to stay and care for the sick instead of fleeing. He was the man who turned Bush Hill into a thriving and safe fever hospital. He almost became a victim, but survived through the toxic stage of the fever. He saved many lives during the time Bush Hill's hospital's operation.
Dolly Madison- While Dolly was married to her first husband, John, he succumbed to the fever, along with John's parents and their son. The next year, she was introduced to James Madison, at the time was a congressman, by a mutual friend
Stephen Girard- During the American Revolution, the Frenchman fought on the side of the American, then made a large fortune in the banking and shipping business, becoming one of the richest people in the United States. During the epidemic, Girard chose to stay and care for the sick instead of fleeing. He was the man who turned Bush Hill into a thriving and safe fever hospital. He almost became a victim, but survived through the toxic stage of the fever. He saved many lives during the time Bush Hill's hospital's operation.