9. • The Shakers lived in three families:
• Center Family: main family, in charge
• East (Gathering) Family: took care of children and new Shakers
• Mill Family: took care of saw mill, woollen mill, and grist mill
33. What did the Shakers believe?
• The Shakers got their name from the shaking they did
during their church services.
• They did not believe in marriage and having children.
• When a person joined the Shakers, he or she had to give all
their property and belongings to the community.
• They did not believe in violence.
• Every one was equal.
46. Home Life
• Shakers “sisters” and “brothers” lived in different areas
of the same house.
• They used separate doorways to enter the house and
separate stairways to get to their rooms.
• The Shakers would pray before and after each meal.
There was no talking while they ate. They ate breakfast
at six, dinner at twelve, and supper at six. There was
always plenty to eat but you had to clean up or “Shaker”
your plate.
69. Poisonous Plants in Ohio
• Jimson Weed is a tall annual plant with pale
green stems and white flowers that bloom in
the Summer. The flower of Jimson weed is
unique as it usually opens up at night and
closes during the early part of the day
• Oleander is a poisonous perennial plant that
grows in Ohio
72. Poisonous Plants in Ohio
• Poison Hemlock is a poisonous member of the
Umbrellacea family, which Hogweed and
Queen Anne's Lace are both relatives of. It can
grow up to 7 feet tall and due to its hardiness
it can survive in many different soil types.
• Poison Sumac, a perennial, is a highly toxic
plant that often grows as a deciduous shrub
or vine with alternating leaves. Its typically
found growing in really wet areas and near
the ground with the small yellowish green
flowers blooming in July
80. Shaker Herbal Industry
Herb Other Names Packaging Location Packaged Medicinal Uses Accession
Number
Frostwort Dark green Watervliet, NY Used to treat syphilis, scrofula, digestive problems and ulcers R 624.1
Sweet Marjorum Dark tan Watervliet, NY Used to treat the common cold and respiratory problems R 624.1
Wild Celandine Rose Watervliet, NY Used as a pain relieving cough medication R 624.2
Cancer Root Phytolacca
decandra,
Pokeweed
Yellow Watervliet, NY Used to treat cancer and lymphatic conditions, relieve pain,
and reduce inflammation
R 624.2
Lemon Balm Tan Watervliet, NY Used to reduce fever, calm stomachs and heal wounds R 624.3
Flower de Luce Orange Watervliet, NY Used as a cathartic, or to treat toothaches R 624.3
Black Oak Bark Tan Watervliet, NY Used as an astringent R 624.4
Flower de Luce Yellow Watervliet, NY R 624.4
Sweet Bugle Gray-blue Watervliet, NY Used as a sedative, an astringent, and for coughs R 624.5
Hyssop Tan-gray Watervliet, NY Used to treat colds and coughs R 624.5
Tag Alder Yellow Watervliet, NY Used to treat syphilis, scrofula, fevers, and indigestion R 624.6
Cohosh Dark blue Watervliet, NY Used to treat colds, malaria, sore throats, and constipation,
believed to
prevent miscarriages and induce menstruation
R 624.6
Sarsaparilla Used as a cure-all, blood purifier
Thorn Apple Used to treat illness, pain, colds, and psoriasis
Ointment of
Savin
Used to treat warts
Rose Water Used for digestive problems and perfumes
Mugwort 2 packages Used to treat digestive problems and menstrual irregularity R 628.2