Chesapeake Families

Chesapeake Family Life

Geographic Impact Demographics Economy and Influence on Families Indentured Servants Women and Children George Washington Stability

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Indentured Servants

Differences from the Puritans

Differences from the Puritans

High numbers of indentured servants

Differences from the Puritans

High numbers of indentured servants

Smaller Families

Differences from the Puritans

High numbers of indentured servants

Smaller Families Short Life Expectancy = short

marriage

Differences from the Puritans

High numbers of indentured servants

Smaller Families Short Life Expectancy = short

marriage Less religious

Other Characteristics

Other Characteristics

Large Numbers of Orphans

Other Characteristics

Large Numbers of Orphans Frequent Remarriages

Other Characteristics

Large Numbers of Orphans Frequent Remarriages Many widows and widowers

Other Characteristics

Large Numbers of Orphans Frequent Remarriages Many widows and widowers Numerous stepparents and

stepchildren

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