Martha married in 1800 and could expect to bear an average of __________children.

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In the early 19th century, it was common for women to have large families, with an average of seven children being a typical figure. This high birth rate was due in part to the lack of effective birth control methods and the societal and economic value placed on having a large family to help with farm work and to ensure that some children survived to adulthood in an era of high infant mortality.

Martha Married in 1800 and Could Expect to Bear an Average