Ipswich (Mass.) Overseers of the Poor certificates, 1834

Summary

Creator:

Ipswich (Mass.). Overseers of the Poor

Abstract:

This collection consists of six manuscript documents relating to the operations of the Ipswich, Massachusetts, Overseers of the Poor in 1834. Five certificates identify men and women in the House of Correction who had no residence in the state and no family to support them. The documents note the individuals' names, where they were born, and when they came to Massachusetts. The final document certifies six men and women that were on the "State Pauper List."

Extent:

6 items

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Jayne Ptolemy, February 2023

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of six manuscript documents relating to the operations of the Ipswich, Massachusetts, Overseers of the Poor in 1834. Five certificates identify men and women in the House of Correction who had no residence in the state and no family to support them. Notes the individuals' names, where they were born, and when they came to Massachusetts. The final document certifies six men and women that were on the "State Pauper List."

Biographical / Historical:

This collection does not currently have a historical note.

Acquisition Information:

2023. M-7710.3 .

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Jails--Massachusetts--History--19th century.
Poverty--Massachusetts--History--19th century.
Prisoners.
Public welfare--Massachusetts.

Formats:

Certificates.

Places:

Ipswich (Mass.)