George Brown lost his wife and 3 children to tuberculosis. Due to a lack of understanding of consumption, Rhode Island was known as the vampire capital of the world in the late 19th century. Mercy Brown, a 19 year old girl who died of tuberculosis, has the distinction of being the first female vampire. She was also the inspiration in some popular vampire stories.
George Brown lost his wife and 3 children to tuberculosis. Due to a lack of understanding of consumption, Rhode Island was known as the vampire capital of the world in the late 19th century. Mercy Brown, a 19 year old girl who died of tuberculosis, has the distinction of being the first female vampire. She was also the inspiration in some popular vampire stories.