New York State Board of Charities Census of Children in Poorhouses

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New York State Board of Charities Census of Children in Poorhouses

Held by the New York State Archives

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives

New York State Education Department

Cultural Education Center

Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of examination records of children aged 2 -16 residing in county poorhouses and almshouses at the time of a special census. Examination form provides date; county in which facility is located; examination number(s); and answers to 26 questions on child identity, personal/family history, siblings, economic circumstances of parents, moral character, mental health, causes of dependency, and the likelihood of future independence. Often a section for remarks provides additional information.

Creator:

New York (State). State Board of Charities

Title:

Census of children in poorhouses

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet (1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:

1881

Series Number:

B1524

Arrangement

Alphabetical by county.

Scope and Content Note

The volume records examinations of children between the ages of 2 and 16 years residing in county poorhouses and almshouses at the time of a special census. The volume apparently holds one examination form completed for each child residing in each county facility.

For each county the form shows who conducted/submitted the record, with the date; county of the facility; examination number (from as few as none to as many as 10); and answers to a series of 26 questions on child identity, personal/family history, siblings, economic circumstances of parents, moral character, mental health, causes of dependency, and the likelihood of future independence. Often a section for remarks provides additional information.