A Case Study of Human Remains from the

A Case Study of Human Remains from the Aronin Site (11 -Gr-5): Health Status of Removal Period Potawatomi Trisha Revelle

Site and Materials 1. Aronin Site Salvage recovery Burials Potawatomi connection Focus on Individual E 2.

Goals Biological Profile Paleopathology Biocultural Perspective Significance Lack of Research Bioarchaeology and Paleopathology Indian Removal Period

4. Potawatomi 3. Origins Territory Subsistence Settlement Patterns Ongoing Contact

Methods Preservation Sex Age at death Stature Ancestry Paleopathology Biocultural Comparison

Biological Profile Taphonomic Condition: Excellent Sex: Male

Biological Profile Age Range: 21 -57 years Stature: 5’ 5” - 5’ 10” Ancestry: American Indian Identity 5. Age Determination for Individual E Method Age Range Todd 27 -35 Suchey-Brooks 21 -57 Auricular Surface 30 -34 Cranial Suture Closure 21 -57

Paleopathology Pacconian pits Osteoarthritis Strenuous use of the pectoral girdle Periostitis of ribs

Paleopathology Vertebral fractures 6.

Paleopathology Sacral reconstruction Foot injury

Dental Pathology Dental Wear Tooth Loss Dental Caries Hypoplasias Nutrition

Conclusion Active, physically demanding lifestyle Reliance on carbohydrate rich foods Stressful period in childhood Contribution Further Research

Acknowledgements Dr. Jennifer Rehg Dawn Cobb Faculty at SIUE My Family

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