Aside from the Civil War, there was a near tragedy at the Baker farm in March 1862, when a horse kicked Will Baker in the head. One of the boys was sent on horseback to summon “Doc” Salisbury. It was evening by the time “Doc” arrived and Will was still unconscious. “Doc” happened to be sober that afternoon.

Listen for the rest of the story…

(Intro music courtesy of the” non Skids“)

S1E14 19th Century Pioneer Life Accidents and Doc Salisbury

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