Trisha Revelle
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Aronin Site
Salvage recovery
Burials
Potawatomi
connection
Focus on
Individual E
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Biological Profile
Paleopathology
Biocultural Perspective
Significance
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Lack of Research
Bioarchaeology and Paleopathology
Indian Removal Period
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Origins
Territory
Subsistence
Settlement Patterns
Ongoing Contact
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Preservation
Sex
Age at death
Stature
Ancestry
Paleopathology
Biocultural Comparison
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Taphonomic
Condition: Excellent
Sex: Male
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Age Range: 21-57 years
Stature: 5’5” - 5’10”
Ancestry: American Indian
Identity
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Age Determination for Individual E
Method
Age Range
Todd
27-35
Suchey-Brooks
21-57
Auricular Surface
30-34
Cranial Suture Closure
21-57
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Pacconian pits
Osteoarthritis
Strenuous use of the
pectoral girdle
Periostitis of ribs
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Vertebral fractures
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Sacral reconstruction
Foot injury
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Dental Wear
Tooth Loss
Dental Caries
Hypoplasias
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Nutrition
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Active, physically demanding lifestyle
Reliance on carbohydrate rich foods
Stressful period in childhood
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Contribution
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Further Research
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Dr. Jennifer Rehg
Dawn Cobb
Faculty at SIUE
My Family
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All photographs of Individual E are used with the permission of Dr. Bonnie Styles, Director
Illinois State Museum.