Typhoid Mary

In 1907, an Irish immigrant cook was the first known healthy carrier of typhoid in the United States. Mary Mallon was held on North Brother Island for a total of 26 years, until her death. S... Read allIn 1907, an Irish immigrant cook was the first known healthy carrier of typhoid in the United States. Mary Mallon was held on North Brother Island for a total of 26 years, until her death. She never believed she was the cause of sickness.In 1907, an Irish immigrant cook was the first known healthy carrier of typhoid in the United States. Mary Mallon was held on North Brother Island for a total of 26 years, until her death. She never believed she was the cause of sickness.