Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Absolom 50 Black Dismissed or discharged 09/30/1802 1/7 Amelia Negro Chester County Poor H 05/11/1818 mother Ruth 1/116 Ann Black New Garden 12/25/1805 1/19 Anthony 3 Black 06/28/1807 1/24 Anthony Black Died in poor house or deceased 11/15/1808 error 1/29 Anthony 3 Black Died in poor house or deceased 1807 1/26 Bess 21 Negro Uwchlan Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1801 1/5 Betsy Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1814 M Isaac Pennock 1/76 Betty 3 Negro 08/15/1803 1/7 Betty 4 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 M James Andrews, UOxf 1/12 Bill Black Downingtown Supported in the poor house 11/04/1843 4/23 Bristo 103 Negro West Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/22/1818 1/119 Bristo 103 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/132 Bristoe 103 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 in WNtm 1/120 Bristoe Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/147 Bristoe Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/166 Bristoe 100 Negro West Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/183 Charity 4m Black Kennett 12/10/1818 1/118 Charity 4m Black Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/123 child Child Colored Pennsbury An order to bring in 11/05/1853 4/234 child Child Colored Dismissed or discharged 12/01/1853 taken out by her father 4/235 Cudjo 75 Negro East Nantmeal 01/14/1820 slave 1/139 Cudjo 100 Negro West Whiteland 12/28/1808 1/33 Cudjo 101 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1810 1/37 Cudjo 76 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/148 Dabbo 90 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Dabo 89 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Danbo Negro 12/01/1823 1/200 Daubo 60 Negro Absconded 1824 1/203 Elizabeth 29 Supported in the poor house 1840 a German RQS Esther Old Negro Downingtown 12/09/1824 an old negro 1/219
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Eve 2 Negro Upper Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 01/17/1821 1/157 Flora Negro West Bradford 06/08/1813 1/65 Flora Black 1814 1/70 Frank 2 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/28/1806 1/19 George 2 Negro West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 08/26/1811 1/49 George 22 Yellow 1826 RQS/3 Gordon Negro 01/07/1814 WChs goal w/her mother Temporance 1/72 Hannah Colored Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/27/1817 M Methusclash Davis, WNtm 1/104 Hannah Negro 12/17/1811 mother Peg from John Baldwins, ECln 1/50 Hannah Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/17/1812 1/53 Harriott 12 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/26/1816 M Thomas Tucker Gshn 1/92 Harriott Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/25/1824 M Archibald McKissack, LOxf 1/214 Harry Old Black Dismissed or discharged 01/31/1843 4/6 Isabella 27 Black London Grove Died in poor house or deceased 10/02/1801 twins? 1/6 Ishmad Negro Sadsbury 02/00/1823 1/192 Jack 75 Black New Garden Left without permission 02/10/1809 1/34 Jack (Temples 77 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1811 1/49 Jacobs Infant Negro Gone without permission 1827 RQS James 5 Black 01/15/1802 mother Isabella Black 1/21 James 3 Black 1804 1/11 James 4 Black 1805 1/16 James 6 Black 1807 1/25 James 7 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 1/30 Jane 6 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/171 Jess 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/27/1811 M Dr. Jossiah Ankrin LGrv 1/48 Jess 2 Colored Lower Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 06/11/1821 1/160 John 2 Negro Charlestown 04/02/1822 1/175 John 3 Black Supported in the poor house 05/02/1843 brought in by William White (b), on the 27th* 4/12 Jonas Black Taken out for a trial period 06/24/1845 taken on trial by William Webb 4/59 Jonas Black Supported in the poor house 07/16/1845 returned by William Webb, EMrl 4/59 Joseph 57 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 01/20/1803 1/7
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Jude 20 Black 1804 & child 1/13 Jude 22 1806 1/22 Jude 23 Black 1807 1/27 Levi 2 Negro 05/29/1812 M James Hodgson, ENtg or NLnd 1/56 Levi 3 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1813 1/60 Maria 21 Colored West Fallowfield Left with permission 04/20/1823 went to see her child 1/193 Maria 21 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/13 Mariah 21 Negro West Whiteland 06/18/1804 1/9 Martha 2 Colored East Whiteland 09/04/1816 1/94 Martha Colored Chester County Poor H 09/30/1816 mother Martha 1/95 Martha 23 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/101 Martha Negro 1818 1/112 Mary 2 Negro Maryland Dismissed or discharged 01/23/1812 mother Nan/ taken by her Master 1/55 Mary Ann 6 Black Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/05/1802 M ____ Entrican 1/7 Nan 24 Negro West Bradford Dismissed or discharged 01/23/1812 & 1/55 Nancy East Caln Absconded 10/23/1824 1/217 Nell 75 Negro Willistown Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1801 1/5 Pars Colored Absconded 09/02/1821 1/162 Peg 25 Negro West Whiteland 01/20/1805 1/14 Peg Black 08/31/1811 brought in by Jno Baldwin ECln, pregnant 1/49 Peg 25 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1805 went to John Baldwin's 1/18 Peg Black Died in poor house or deceased 1812 from Jno Baldwin's /pregnant 1/54 Perry 15 Negro West Chester Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1813 1/65 Phillis 80 Negro Uwchlan Died in poor house or deceased 1800 1/4 Poll Black 1811 from Brinton ?? 1/47 Poll 25 Black 1812 1/54 Poll 26 Black 1813 1/62 Poll (Brinton) 27 Black Dismissed or discharged 1814 1/71 Samuel Negro Gone without permission 1827 RQS Sarah 2 Negro Pennsbury 09/28/1817 1/106 Sarah 28 Black Whiteland 10/08/1804 1/13
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Sarah 28 Black Gone without permission 1805 1/18 Sarah 3 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1818 1/113 Solomon 8 Black East Caln 09/26/1815 born to William Baily, ECln 1/84 Susanna 18 Negro East Nantmeal Left with permission 03/06/1813 1/63 Thomas 60 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 01/24/1814 1/72 Tom 48 Negro Willistown 07/30/1804 1/9 Tom 48 Negro Gone without permission 1804 1/11 Vilet 81 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/17/1843 4/9 Will 27 Negro East Nantmeal 03/05/1802 1/7 Will 30 Negro 1804 1/11 William 5 Negro 1822 1/169 William 6 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M Thomas Romans 1/186 William 3 Black 1823 1/187 William 4 Black 1824 1/206 Woman Black Phoenixville An order to bring in 06/13/1849 4/144 woman Black East Marlborough An order to bring in 09/10/1849 4/147 Abbott Hannah Wilmington Poor Hous Left with permission 11/23/1823 1/199 Abbott Lydia 26 Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1825 was pregnant, but both died 1/228 Abbott Lydia 23 Goshen 06/19/1821 1/160 Abbott Lydia Willistown 07/26/1822 1/177 Abbott Lydia Wilmington Poor Hous 11/23/1823 1/199 Abbott Lydia Dismissed or discharged 1824 1/206 Abel Bolston East Vincent An order to bring in 08/21/1854 4/248 Abel Bosen 70 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/16/1854 4/249 Abel Charles Black Willistown An order to bring in 05/03/1858 4/338 Abel Charles 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1858 4/338 Abel John 48 Honeybrook Absconded 05/01/1823 1/193 Abel Rebecca 56 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/152 Able Rebecca 55 1820 1/136 Able Rebeckah 53 Coventry 06/12/1818 1/116 Able Rebekah 54 1819 1/123
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Abott Lydia 25 Willistown Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Abro William 31 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Acquith John Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1858 4/331 Acquith John Downingtown An order to bring in 10/25/1857 4/311 Acquith John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Acquitt John West Chester An order to bring in 01/10/1852 4/199 Acquitt William West Chester An order to bring in 01/10/1852 4/199 Acre George 11 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M John Richmond, Sdsb RQS Acre George Child Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 M John Richmond, Sdsb RQS Adams Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Adams Daniel Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Adams Eleanor 40 West Nottingham 11/12/1800 1/4 Adams Eleanor 44 1804 1/12 Adams Eleanor 45 1805 1/17 Adams Eleanor 46 Died in poor house or deceased 1806 1/22 Adams James 47 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 10/09/1823 1/197 Adams John West Bradford An order to bring in 10/20/1858 4/351 Adams John Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1858 4/353 Adams John Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1858 4/354 Adams John Absconded 1842 RQS Adams Phillis Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Adams Steward Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1858 4/340 Adams Steward 10 West Chester An order to bring in 12/14/1857 4/316 Adams Thomas Phoenixville An order to bring in 03/08/1858 4/332 Adams Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/05/1858 4/336 Addins Anna 13d Black An order to bring in 07/28/1851 4/187 Addins Mary Ann Easttown An order to bring in 07/28/1851 4/187 Addins Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 09/12/1851 child Anna 4/189 Aeviel Charles Uwchlan An order to bring in 03/12/1849 4/140 Agar William Ran away 02/25/1856 4/278 Agar William Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1856 4/279
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Agen Conrad Left with permission 08/00/1824 1/215 Agen Conrad 55 Vincent Dismissed or discharged 10/18/1823 1/198 Agen John Kennett An order to bring in 09/02/1849 4/147 Agen John Dismissed or discharged 09/15/1849 4/147 Agen Martha Supported in the poor house 11/03/1858 delivered a child Rossanna 4/353 Agen Peter Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1856 4/280 Agen Rossanna Infant Supported in the poor house 11/03/1858 mother Martha 4/353 Agen Thomas Left with permission 06/29/1856 4/284 Agen Thomas New Garden An order to bring in 09/29/1854 4/250 Agens John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Aggee Jacob 67 Charlestown Died in poor house or deceased 02/29/1808 1/28 Agnen John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/25/1858 4/360 Agnes Joshua 23 Negro Willistown Left without permission 12/00/1814 1/81 Agnes Joshua 23 West Chester 1815 error 1/82 Agnew James West Bradford An order to bring in 01/20/1858 4/327 Agnew James Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1858 4/329 Agon John 50 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Ahn George East Bradford An order to bring in 09/24/1845 4/63 Ahn John 70 West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/21/1844 4/38 Ahn John 70 Died in poor house or deceased 09/07/1844 4/39 Aikee Robert 22 Dismissed or discharged 1807 1/26 Aiken Samuel 55 1817 1/97 Aikenhead John 20 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Aikens Samuel 40 Tredyffrin 11/13/1800 1/4 Aikens Samuel 44 1804 1/10 Aikens Samuel 45 1805 1/16 Aikens Samuel 46 1807 1/21 Aikens Samuel 47 1807 1/25 Aikens Samuel 51 1813 1/59 Aikens Samuel 54 1816 1/86 Aikens Samuel 56 1818 1/108
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Aikens Samuel 59 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Aikens Samuel 60 1822 1/166 Aikens Samuel 61 Tredyffrin 1823 1/183 Aikie Robert Dismissed or discharged 1807 error 1/28 Aikins Rosanna 30 Negro Sadsbury Removed or transferred 06/00/1823 sent to LnPh w/ her 8w old child 1/194 Aikins Samuel 48 1809 1/30 Aikins Samuel 49 1810 1/37 Aikins Samuel 50 1811 1/44 Aikins Samuel 51 1812 1/51 Aikins Samuel 52 1814 1/68 Aikins Samuel 53 1815 1/77 Aikins Samuel 62 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Aiming Gabriel 04/27/1819 1/127 Ainsphont Conrad Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1845 sent to Phil 4/55 Airs David 60 Negro Charlestown Removed or transferred 01/20/1814 taken to MtPh 1/81 Aitken Samuel 57 1819 1/120 Aitkens Samuel 58 1820 1/132 Akee Robert 22 London Grove Dismissed or discharged 08/10/1807 1/24 Akinson Elizabeth 34 1818 1/111 Albeson John West Chester An order to bring in 02/07/1853 4/224 Albeson John Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1853 4/224 Albis Lydia 20 Delaware County Poor Absconded 09/08/1819 1/129 Albo William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Albright Elizabeth 28 Left with permission 12/02/1823 took her 2 children, Esther & Mary Ann 1/200 Albright Esther 6 Left with permission 12/02/1823 taken out by mother Elizabeth 1/200 Albright John Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Albright Mary Ann 2 Left with permission 12/02/1823 taken out by mother Elizabeth 1/200 Albright Peter Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Alcock John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/05/1858 4/357 Alexandar Conrad Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1858 4/333 Alexander Benjamin Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/06/1845 4/51
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Alexander Benjamin Black Absconded 02/28/1845 4/53 Alexander Benjamin Black Left with permission 03/15/1845 went to see her brother 4/53 Alexander Clossy Left with permission 01/23/1821 1/157 Alexander Conrad West Bradford An order to bring in 02/15/1858 4/330 Alexander John 72 East Nottingham Left with permission 12/24/1823 1/210 Alexander John 73 1825 1/220 Alexander John 75 White Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Alexander John 75 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Alexander John 77 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Alexander John 77 Supported in the poor house 1829 ChPh RQS Alexander John 78 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Alexander Joshua 38 Negro East Marlborough Died in poor house or deceased 01/09/1816 1/91 Alexander Margaret 25 Negro Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 10/23/1813 & her child William sent to PhAh 1/66 Alexander Peter 73 Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Alexander Thomas Easttown An order to bring in 05/27/1845 4/57 Alexander Thomas Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/27/1845 M Thomas Bishop, Estn 4/57 Alexander William 55 Died in poor house or deceased 02/27/1844 4/30 Alexander William 40 Absconded 03/04/1825 1/228 Alexander William 5 New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 04/08/1822 1/175 Alexander William 55 Downingtown Supported in the poor house 09/29/1843 4/21 Alexander William 27 Negro Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 10/17/1813 sent to PhAh 1/66 Alexander William 4m Negro Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 10/23/1813 & his mother Margaret sent to PhAh 1/66 Alexander William Left with permission 12/14/1843 went on a visit to Down 4/25 Alexander Wm Died in poor house or deceased 1825 RQS Alexander Wm 38 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Alexander Wm Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Alexander Wm Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Alexanderso Benjamin Supported in the poor house 02/28/1845 'he came about one evening & was caught' 4/53 Alison Margaret Left with permission 09/05/1854 4/249 Alkins Ann Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 08/01/1848 pregnant 4/126 Allen Ann 17 Black Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Allen Ann 23 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Allen Ann Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Allen Anna Maria 1826 RQS/9 Allen Cornelius Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Allen Diarca Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Allen Eleanor Infant Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Allen Elizabeth 60 Negro East Caln Died in poor house or deceased 11/19/1823 1/199 Allen Eric 89 Died in poor house or deceased 11/00/1805 1/15 Allen George Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Allen Hetty 23 Negro Philadelphia Poor Hou Absconded 04/13/1817 child Hannah Jackson & pregnant 1/103 Allen infant Infant Died in poor house or deceased 07/09/1823 stillborn born child of Sophia 1/195 Allen James Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Allen James Absconded 1836 RQS Allen James Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Allen James Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Allen John Supported in the poor house 03/08/1847 again 4/98 Allen John Supported in the poor house 03/08/1847 again 4/98 Allen John Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1847 4/99 Allen John Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1847 4/99 Allen John West Chester An order to bring in 03/24/1852 4/204 Allen John 56 Dismissed or discharged 04/28/1808 1/28 Allen John Supported in the poor house 08/05/1845 4/60 Allen John Supported in the poor house 08/24/1846 left this morning 4/82 Allen John Supported in the poor house 08/24/1846 left this morning 4/82 Allen John Supported in the poor house 10/22/1846 4/86 Allen John Supported in the poor house 10/22/1846 4/86 Allen John Dismissed or discharged 10/28/1846 4/86 Allen John Dismissed or discharged 10/28/1846 4/86 Allen John East Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/29/1852 4/214 Allen John Dismissed or discharged 11/01/1852 4/214 Allen John Supported in the poor house 11/15/1847 4/110
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Allen John Sadsbury 12/10/1813 1/67 Allen John 90 1814 1/68 Allen John 22 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Allen John Absconded 1836 RQS Allen John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Allen John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Allen John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Allen John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Allen Keshia 19 Uwchlan 05/23/1822 1/176 Allen Mary East Bradford & child 1/211 Allen Mary 55 Died in poor house or deceased 01/16/1854 4/241 Allen Mary West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Allen Mary Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Allen Mary Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Allen Mary West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Allen Mary Black West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1853 4/234 Allen Mary Ann 1826 RQS/9 Allen Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Allen Robert 66 New London Died in poor house or deceased 02/19/1804 1/8 Allen Sophia Negro 06/13/1825 or last name Bristo 1/230 Allen Sophia 21 Negro Dismissed or discharged 06/21/1823 date returned 1/187 Allen Sophia 20 12/05/1822 returned 1/181 Allen Sophia Negro Dismissed or discharged 1825 taken out by E. Mercer her mistress w/ her child Jon 1/223 Allen Sophia Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Allen Sophia Absconded 1831 RQS Allen William Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1856 4/277 Allen William 89 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/18/1807 taken by his son/in/law Philip Boston 1/21 Allen William 90 10/18/1807 from Philip Boston's 1/25 Allen William 83 Uwchlan 11/12/1800 1/4 Allen William 87 1804 1/10 Allen William 88 1805 1/16
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Allen William 91 1809 1/30 Allen William 92 1810 1/37 Allen William 93 Died in poor house or deceased 1811 1/44 Allender Jonathan Negro Chester County Poor H 10/15/1824 mother Rachel 1/217 Allender Jonathan 2m Negro 1825 1/220 Allender Jonthn 2 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/1 Allender Rachel 14 Negro Westtown 09/02/1824 pregnant, servant of Jesse Mercer 1/216 Allender Rachel 15 Negro 1825 1/223 Allison Andrew Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Allison Benjamin West Chester Supported in the poor house 01/25/1844 4/28 Allison Benjamin Removed or transferred 02/01/1844 removed to DlCo 4/28 Allison Charles West Chester An order to bring in 12/24/1855 4/270 Allison Isabell Supported in the poor house 03/12/1846 brought in from Pennsylvania Insane Hosp. 4/73 Allison Isabell Supported in the poor house 03/12/1846 brought in from Pennsylvania Insane Hosp. 4/73 Allison Isabella Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/23/1845 4/50 Allison Isabella Dismissed or discharged 02/17/1845 taken by her sister 4/52 Allison Jared 90 West Chester 1813 came from DlCo 1/65 Allison Jared Died in poor house or deceased 1814 1/68 Allison Taylor 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/18/1813 M Alexander Mode 1/65 Alloss John Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/17/1858 4/359 Alloway Jonthn Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/1 Alymonde Edward Sadsbury An order to bring in 01/12/1852 4/199 Ambrose Catharine 57 London Grove 11/12/1800 1/2 Ambrose Catharine 66 12/21/1809 returned 1/36 Ambrose Catharine 61 Gone without permission 1804 1/12 Ambrose Catharine 62 1805 crossed out 1/17 Ambrose Catharine 67 Died in poor house or deceased 1811 1/46 Amos Abrhm Paul 21 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Andersaon Caleb 3 Newlin Dismissed or discharged 1823 taken out by mother Elizabeth 1/183 Anderson Abraham Penn Gone without permission 01/00/1822 1/173 Anderson Abraham Negro 01/27/1822 entered before 1/174
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Anderson Abraham Negro Absconded 10/03/1821 date returned 1/147 Anderson Abraham 70 Negro Wilmington Poor Hous 10/27/1822 1/180 Anderson Abraham Negro West Chester 12/25/1820 1/146 Anderson Andrew Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Anderson Andrew 1 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Anderson Andrew 1 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Anderson Andrew 3 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Anderson Andrew Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Anderson Ann Chester County Poor H 10/07/1821 mother Elizabeth 1/162 Anderson Ann 2m Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/169 Anderson Ann 1 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Anderson Ann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Anderson Benjamin Black West Bradford An order to bring in 01/23/1856 4/276 Anderson Benjamin Black Dismissed or discharged 02/27/1856 4/278 Anderson Benjamin 45 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 12/01/1821 1/164 Anderson Caleb 1 Newlin 06/04/1821 mother Elizabeth 1/160 Anderson Caleb Chester County Poor H 11/24/1819 mother Elizabeth 1/131 Anderson Caleb 6m 1820 1/132 Anderson Caleb 2 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/166 Anderson Cathrn Black Absconded 1842 RQS Anderson Clossy 22 Negro East Fallowfield Left with permission 02/00/1821 left w/ her children Jane & Thomas 1/158 Anderson Daniel Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Anderson Elizabeth 29 Philadelphia Alms Hou Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1814 child John 1/73 Anderson Elizabeth 21 Newlin 06/04/1821 son Caleb, also pregnant 1/160 Anderson Elizabeth 20 Philadelphia Alms Hou 10/11/1819 pregnant 1/130 Anderson Elizabeth 36 West Bradford 11/14/1809 & child 1/36 Anderson Elizabeth 36 Left with permission 1810 took her son Henderson 1/39 Anderson Elizabeth 20 Dismissed or discharged 1820 1/136 Anderson Elizabeth 21 1822 1/169 Anderson Elizabeth Left with permission 1823 took her child Caleb, was aided out 1/187 Anderson Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/206
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Anderson Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/223 Anderson Emaline 2 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Anderson Emiline 20 Black London Grove Supported in the poor house 11/16/1847 4/111 Anderson Fanny Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Anderson Fanny 23 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Anderson Fanny 21 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Anderson Fanny 24 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Anderson Frances 12 Black Pikeland Supported in the poor house 01/26/1843 4/6 Anderson Frances Black Supported in the poor house 02/17/1843 brought back in by Samuel Penepacker 4/7 Anderson Frances Black Absconded 02/24/1843 4/8 Anderson George Coatesville An order to bring in 06/29/1855 4/265 Anderson Hannah 1 11/17/1808 1/29 Anderson Hannah 1 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 M Joshua Davis 1/31 Anderson Hannah 1 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 M Joshua Davis , WCln 1/34 Anderson Henderson 2 Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1811 1/48 Anderson Henderson 9m West Bradford 11/14/1809 1/36 Anderson Henderson 1 Dismissed or discharged 1810 taken out by mother Elizabeth 1/37 Anderson Infant Black Chester County Poor H 07/26/1817 mother Julia Ann 1/105 Anderson Jacob East Caln An order to bring in 08/31/1850 4/169 Anderson Jacob Dismissed or discharged 10/17/1850 4/171 Anderson Jacob 1803 crossed out 1/7 Anderson James 63 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Anderson James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Anderson Jane 3 Negro East Fallowfield 02/00/1821 mother Clossy 1/158 Anderson Jemina 1 Black West Chester 01/30/1817 & mother Saphia 1/102 Anderson Jemina 3 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1819 M Robert Morton, Hnyb 1/123 Anderson Jenima 2 Black 1818 1/111 Anderson John 00/30/1811 returned 1/50 Anderson John 45 Absconded 01/12/1817 1/102 Anderson John 25 Black Brandywine Supported in the poor house 01/21/1845 4/50 Anderson John Chester County Poor H 02/04/1821 mother Nancy 1/158
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Anderson John West Bradford Left with permission 02/08/1823 1/191 Anderson John 02/12/1820 date returned 1/140 Anderson John 02/17/1810 1/41 Anderson John 4 Philadelphia Alms Hou Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/30/1814 M John Downing, mother Elizabeth 1/73 Anderson John Black Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1845 4/55 Anderson John West Chester Dismissed or discharged 12/30/1804 1/14 Anderson John 50 Dismissed or discharged 1812 1/51 Anderson John Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Anderson John 4 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Anderson John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Anderson Julia A. Black Absconded 1842 RQS Anderson Julia Ann 29 Negro Fallowfield Absconded 06/17/1817 took her male child 1/104 Anderson Julia Ann 29 1818 1/111 Anderson Lewis Negro Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 08/00/1819 mother Sapphia 1/129 Anderson Mary 27 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Anderson Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Anderson Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Anderson MaryAnn 23 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Anderson MaryAnn Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Anderson MaryAnn 24 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Anderson MaryAnn Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Anderson Matthias 30 West Chester Left with permission 06/06/1820 1/143 Anderson Matthias 38 Left with permission 07/25/1821 1/161 Anderson Minty Black East Caln Died in poor house or deceased 09/29/1822 1/179 Anderson Nancy 22 Black London Grove Died in poor house or deceased 01/26/1821 pregnant 1/157 Anderson Nelly 4 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Anderson Nelly Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Anderson Nelly Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Anderson Oscar West Chester An order to bring in 10/02/1858 4/350 Anderson Oscar Dismissed or discharged 10/08/1858 4/351 Anderson Oscar West Bradford An order to bring in 12/04/1858 4/357
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Anderson Rbeca 70 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Anderson Rbeca 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Anderson Rbeca 81 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Anderson Rebecca 92 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/07/1852 4/202 Anderson Rees 21 East Bradford Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1824 1/214 Anderson Rees 2 1805 1/17 Anderson Rees 3 1807 1/21 Anderson Rees 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1807 M John Rutherford, ENtg 1/25 Anderson Reese 2 West Bradford 03/19/1805 1/14 Anderson Ridson Black Pennsborough An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106 Anderson Ridson Black Pennsborough An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106 Anderson Saphia 23 Black Dismissed or discharged 1818 took her child Sarah Ann 1/111 Anderson Saphice 22 Black West Chester 01/30/1817 & child Jemina 1/102 Anderson Sapphia 01/17/1819 child Sarah, date returned 1/126 Anderson Sarah 01/17/1819 mother Sapphia, date returned 1/126 Anderson Sarah Chester County Poor H 01/31/1817 mother Sappia 1/102 Anderson Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1820 1/136 Anderson Sarah Ann 11m Black Dismissed or discharged 1818 taken out by mother Saphia 1/111 Anderson Thomas 4w Negro East Fallowfield Left with permission 02/00/1821 taken out by mother Clossy 1/158 Anderson William Downingtown An order to bring in 02/13/1858 4/330 Anderson William Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1858 4/330 Anderson William 65 Negro Pennsbury Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Anderson Wm Infant Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Anderson Wm 1 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Anderson Wm Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Andrew James 30 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Andrew Oscar Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1858 4/335 Andrews Oscar West Chester An order to bring in 02/11/1858 4/329 Andrews Tiney Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Anguline Jacent Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Annas George Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M George Glascow, Emrl RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Annas Jacob Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M George Glascow, Emrl RQS Annie Dutch Left without permission 04/12/1856 4/281 Annie Dutch Ran away 10/25/1858 4/352 Annie Dutch Supported in the poor house 10/27/1858 4/352 Annu Dutch Supported in the poor house 04/13/1856 4/281 Anson Henry 35 Canal 10/24/1823 1/198 Ansphont Conrad Philip 42 New Garden Supported in the poor house 02/10/1845 4/51 Appleton John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Aquitt John Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1852 4/199 Aquitt William Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1852 4/199 Archee Deborah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Archer Aaron East Marlborough An order to bring in 11/16/1852 4/215 Archer Aaron 75 Died in poor house or deceased 11/21/1852 4/215 Archer Hannah East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 03/24/1818 1/115 Archer Hannah 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Archer Hannah 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Archer Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/152 Archer Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/169 Archer Hannah East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Archer Hannah Died in poor house or deceased 1824 was aided out 1/206 Archers Aaron Unionville An order to bring in 06/06/1850 4/166 Armas Abraham East Coventry An order to bring in 09/05/1854 4/249 Armas Abraham 70 Died in poor house or deceased 10/06/1854 4/250 Armer Nancy Sadsbury An order to bring in 04/20/1847 removed from LnCo 4/102 Armer Nancy Sadsbury An order to bring in 04/20/1847 removed from LnCo 4/102 Armer Nancy 85 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 12/25/1847 4/113 Armit Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/147 Armit Thomas 1822 1/166 Armits Thomas West Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/28/1820 1/140 Armor Lydia Birmingham Dismissed or discharged 03/04/1824 1/213 Armor Nancy 65 Died in poor house or deceased 03/19/1849 4/140
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Arms George 50 Coventry 12/15/1814 in the book before 1/76 Arms George 55 Coventry Absconded 12/28/1813 returned the same day absconded 1/72 Arms George 56 Absconded 1815 1/77 Arms Sarah West Fallowfield Died in poor house or deceased 08/14/1819 1/129 Armstrong Isaac 15 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/27/1824 M Lewis Goodwin, Wstn 1/213 Armstrong James 13 Sadsbury 01/21/1822 1/174 Armstrong James West Chester An order to bring in 02/01/1858 4/328 Armstrong James East Nantmeal An order to bring in 07/22/1845 4/60 Armstrong James 16 Sadsbury 1823 1/183 Armstrong James 63 West Bradford 1823 1/183 Armstrong James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Armstrong John 49 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 03/08/1804 1/8 Armstrong John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Armstrong John 50 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Armstrong John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Armstrong Mary 20 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/25/1848 brought in by J. Turner 4/120 Armstrong Mary Absconded 03/02/1848 "a noted prostitute" 4/120 Armstrong Mary Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Armstrong Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 01/24/1850 alias Victoria Marchall 4/158 Armstrong Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 02/07/1850 alias Victoria Marshall 4/159 Armstrong Mary Ann Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 04/30/1850 4/165 Armstrong Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 05/27/1850 4/166 Armstrong Thomas West Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/05/1820 1/139 Armstrong Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 08/25/1853 4/232 Armstrong Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/25/1853 4/232 Armstrong Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/147 Armstrong Wm Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Armsyrong James 18 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Armsyrong John 50 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/11 Arris George Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Arris John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Arris Mary Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Arson Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Arson Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Arters Deborah Londonderry An order to bring in 05/07/1852 4/207 Arters Deborah Dismissed or discharged 07/04/1852 4/209 Arters Washington Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Arters Washington Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Arthur Richard 7 Supported in the poor house 07/07/1858 father Samuel 4/343 Arthur Richard 7 Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1858 taken out by his father Samuel 4/344 Arthur Samuel Supported in the poor house 07/07/1858 child Richard 4/343 Arthur Samuel Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1858 took his son Richard 4/344 Arthurs George Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Ascol James Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1858 4/357 Asherfelter John H. West Vincent An order to bring in 04/24/1848 4/123 Asherfelter John H. 33 Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1848 4/123 Asherley John Supported in the poor house 10/04/1858 4/350 Ashman Charles 75 East Nantmeal Died in poor house or deceased 03/20/1816 1/92 Asholder Mary Phoenixville An order to bring in 06/11/1856 4/283 Asholder Mary Ran away 07/27/1857 4/306 Ashton George Uwchlan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/25/1822 1/173 Ashton George Uwchlan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/183 Ashton George Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/202 Assdale Jane Honeybrook An order to bring in 10/20/1857 4/311 Assdale Jane 80 Died in poor house or deceased 12/06/1857 4/315 Astley James Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Aston Jacob Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Atcheson Margaret 55 Willistown Absconded 01/21/1818 1/114 Athole Eliz 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1827 M John Atkins, Uoxf RQS Atkins Ann Supported in the poor house 08/20/1848 delivered a bastard child Joseph 4/127 Atkins Ann 19 East Caln Supported in the poor house 09/29/1843 pregnant 4/21 Atkins Ann Ran away 10/12/1848 took her child Joseph 4/129
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Atkins Ann Absconded 11/07/1843 4/23 Atkins Caleb East Caln An order to bring in 05/15/1849 [came in w/ Mary] 4/144 Atkins Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Atkins Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Atkins Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Atkins Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Atkins Jane West Whiteland An order to bring in 02/27/1849 4/139 Atkins Jane Dismissed or discharged 05/14/1849 4/143 Atkins Jane Supported in the poor house 05/18/1849 4/144 Atkins Jane Dismissed or discharged 06/22/1849 4/145 Atkins Joseph Infant Supported in the poor house 08/20/1848 mother Ann 4/127 Atkins Joseph Infant Ran away 10/12/1848 taken by his mother Ann 4/129 Atkins Mary East Caln An order to bring in 05/15/1849 [came in w/ Caleb] 4/144 Atkins Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Atkinson Eliza Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Atkinson Elizabeth 32 Absconded 07/18/1816 took her child & husband 1/88 Atkinson Elizabeth 31 Absconded 08/02/1815 former last name Turner 1/83 Atkinson Elizabeth 33 1817 1/99 Atkinson Elizabeth 35 1819 1/123 Atkinson Elizabeth 36 1820 1/136 Atkinson Elizabeth 37 Gone without permission 1821 1/152 Atkinson James 28 Absconded 08/17/1818 later returned 1/117 Atkinson James 24 West Caln 10/19/1814 1/75 Atkinson James 25 1815 was out & returned 1/77 Atkinson James 26 Absconded 1816 w/ wife & child 1/86 Atkinson John West Chester An order to bring in 03/31/1857 4/300 Atkinson John Chester County Poor H 04/04/1817 mother Elizabeth 1/103 Atkinson John Dismissed or discharged 12/03/1857 4/315 Atkinson John 8m 1818 1/108 Atkinson John 1 1819 1/120 Atkinson John 2 1820 1/132
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Atkinson John 3 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Atkinson John 4 1822 1/166 Atkinson John 5 Chester County Poor H Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M Moses Heidelson, WBrd 1/183 Atoheson David 30 Willistown Absconded 01/07/1818 took her child & Rachel McKissick 1/114 Augustice Marg Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M John Pennington, RQS Augustien John 92 Taken out for a trial period 04/18/1853 taken out on trial by Aaron Baker, YkCo 4/227 Augustien John H. Taken out for a trial period 01/19/1853 taken out on trial by Aaron Baker, Wrightsville 4/224 Augustien John H. Supported in the poor house 01/26/1853 4/224 Augustine Henry An order to bring in 12/07/1852 4/216 Augustus Margaret Jan 5 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Augustus Sarah Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Auld John 40 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Auson Henry Left with permission 05/00/1824 1/214 Auyentus Margaret Jan Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Axe Sarah 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 M Matthew Boyd, WFlw RQS Ayers John Left with permission 10/00/1822 1/180 Ayers John 24 Absconded 1830 RQS Ayers John 30 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Ayers John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Ayirs Elizabeth An order to bring in 09/18/1849 4/148 Ayres John 36 Left with permission 01/11/1819 1/126 Ayres John Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1816 1/94 Babe George East Fallowfield An order to bring in 08/05/1852 4/211 Babe George Dismissed or discharged 08/08/1852 4/211 Babe George East Fallowfield An order to bring in 09/20/1851 4/189 Babe George Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Bachelor Powel Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Baggs Catharine 70 Pikeland 11/23/1813 1/67 Baggs Catharine 70 1814 1/70 Baggs Catharine 71 1815 1/79 Baggs Catharine 72 1816 1/88
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Baggs Catharine 73 1817 1/99 Baggs Catharine 75 1819 1/123 Baggs Catharine 76 1820 1/136 Baggs Catharine 77 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/152 Baggs James West Whiteland An order to bring in 05/17/1856 wife Sarah 4/282 Baggs James 37 Tredyffrin 10/19/1820 1/145 Baggs James 19 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Baggs Sarah West Whiteland An order to bring in 05/17/1856 husband James 4/282 Baggs William 56 West Chester 11/26/1813 1/67 Baggs William 57 Dismissed or discharged 1814 1/68 Baggs William 1817 1/102 Baggs William 1818 1/108 Baggs William 57 1819 1/120 Baggs William 58 1820 1/132 Baggs William 59 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Baggs William 60 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/166 Bags Catharine 74 1818 1/111 Bailets Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/00/1824 M Benjamin Hawke, Chrl 1/214 Bailetts Davis 2 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bailetts Davis Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Bailetts Mary 24 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bailey Margaret Ran away 08/24/1854 took her 2 children 4/248 Bailey Robert Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Bailey William 17 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Bailiff Ann 74 East Bradford 11/12/1800 1/1 Baille Hugh West Bradford An order to bring in 01/01/1858 4/326 Bails Jonathan Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Bails Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Baily Aaron 61 London Grove Left with permission 01/26/1820 returned 1/140 Baily Aaron 62 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 found dead in the woods 1/147 Baily Emanuel 23 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 03/19/1824 1/213
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Baily Emanuel 26 Negro 1826 RQS/1 Baily Emmanuel 24 Negro 1825 1/220 Baily Franklin Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Baily James 73 Died in poor house or deceased 12/03/1817 1/107 Baily Lydia Ann 25 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Baily Margaret Colored Valley An order to bring in 08/02/1854 & her 3 children 4/248 Baily Mary 74 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 03/10/1802 1/7 Baily Mary 20 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Baily Mary Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Baily Philip 8m Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/03/1854 mother Margaret 4/248 Baily William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bair Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Baird Sarah Sadsbury An order to bring in 01/28/1845 4/51 Baitletts David Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Baitletts Mary Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Baker Abisha Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Baker Andrew 35 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 10/02/1813 1/66 Baker Archibald R. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Baker Archibald R. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Baker Caroline 9m 10/17/1825 mother Mary Ann 1/232 Baker Caroline 2 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Baker Caroline 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Baker Caroline Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Baker Caroline 3 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Baker Caroline 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 M Mord Larkin, Uwch RQS Baker Conrad 03/18/1822 came from Hezekiah Linton 1/175 Baker Conrad 11 Easttown Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/16/1819 M Nesekiah Linton, UOxf 1/129 Baker Conrad 13 Lower Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Baker Daniel Infant Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Baker George W. West Chester An order to bring in 10/19/1850 4/171 Baker Hannah Left with permission 09/27/1848 went to Phil 4/129
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Baker Henry Supported in the poor house 12/29/1858 4/361 Baker Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Baker Isaac J. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Baker Isaac J. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Baker Isaac J. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Baker Jackson Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Baker John Coatesville An order to bring in 01/13/1856 a German 4/276 Baker John 45 Died in poor house or deceased 01/24/1856 a German 4/276 Baker John 50 East Vincent Supported in the poor house 03/22/1846 4/74 Baker John 50 East Vincent Supported in the poor house 03/22/1846 4/74 Baker John Left with permission 04/03/1847 went to see his sister 4/100 Baker John Left with permission 04/03/1847 went to see his sister 4/100 Baker John Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1850 4/163 Baker John Supported in the poor house 04/18/1850 4/164 Baker John Left with permission 06/09/188 4/124 Baker John Absconded 08/18/1847 4/107 Baker John Absconded 08/18/1847 4/107 Baker John Left with permission 08/28/1856 4/286 Baker John Supported in the poor house 08/29/1856 4/286 Baker John Supported in the poor house 09/15/1847 4/108 Baker John West Bradford An order to bring in 09/30/1858 4/350 Baker John Supported in the poor house 10/08/1846 again 4/85 Baker John Supported in the poor house 10/08/1846 again 4/85 Baker John Left without permission 10/22/1846 returned the next day 4/86 Baker John Left without permission 10/22/1846 returned the next day 4/86 Baker John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Baker Malinda 4w Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 04/28/1823 1/193 Baker Margaret 21 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Baker Mary Ann 19 Left with permission 01/04/1824 1/211 Baker Mary Ann 18 Brandywine 04/28/1823 child Malinda 1/193 Baker Mary Ann 20 10/17/1825 child Caroline 1/232
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Baker Mary Ann 21 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Baker Mary Ann 23 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Baker Peter Unionville An order to bring in 12/27/1852 4/217 Baker Sarah 27 Easttown 11/20/1815 1/84 Baker Sarah 27 Died in poor house or deceased 1816 1/88 Baker Thomas West Goshen Left with permission 05/06/1820 1/142 Bakey Peter Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1853 4/226 Bakey Peter An order to bring in 07/12/1852 4/210 Bakey Peter Dismissed or discharged 08/01/1852 4/211 Balden Jonathan West Brandywine An order to bring in 03/11/1851 4/181 Baldwin Betsy 50 West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 4/98 Baldwin Betsy 50 West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 4/98 Baldwin Charles Henry Infant Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Baldwin Deborah 52 East Marlborough Aided or assisted out of the poor house 03/05/1801 1/5 Baldwin Deborah 56 Dismissed or discharged 1804 1/12 Baldwin Edwin Pennsburg An order to bring in 01/20/1846 4/72 Baldwin Edwin Pennsburg An order to bring in 01/20/1846 4/72 Baldwin Elizabeth 65 Died in poor house or deceased 04/12/1852 4/205 Baldwin Hannah West Goshen An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 Baldwin Isabella 25 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Baldwin Jacob 35 Negro West Chester Left with permission 02/10/1819 1/127 Baldwin James London Britain An order to bring in 04/17/1858 4/337 Baldwin Samuel 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Baldwin Sarah West Fallowfield 12/25/1816 1/102 Baldwin Sarah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/111 Baldwin Sarah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 crossed out 1/111 Baldwin Sarah 63 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Baldwin Sarah 64 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Baldwin Sarah 65 Removed or transferred 1821 was aided, then came in & sent to PhAh 1/152 Baldwin Sarah 66 Removed or transferred 1822 sent to PhAh 1/170 Balentine William 30 West Nantmeal 03/07/1804 1/8
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Balentine Wm 51 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Balentine Wm 53 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Balentine Wm Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Balentine Wm Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Balentine Wm Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Baliff Ann 78 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/12 Ball Robert 30 Canal Left with permission 10/24/1822 1/180 Ballantine Elizabeth East Nantmeal 09/24/1822 1/179 Ballantine Hamilton 32 Canal Absconded 1823 1/183 Ballentine Hamilton 34 Canal 10/08/1822 1/179 Ballentine Sarah E 2 East Nantmeal 1823 1/187 Ballentine Sarah E. 10w East Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/25/1822 aided out w/ Mary Leighton 1/173 Ballentine Sarah E. 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1824 M Christ H. Webb, Kent 1/206 Ballentine William 31 Gone without permission 1804 1/11 Baltimore Elenora Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Rebecca Lukens, Ecln RQS Ban Christiana L. West Fallowfield An order to bring in 05/21/1850 4/166 Ban Henry West Fallowfield An order to bring in 05/21/1850 4/166 Bane Elijah 50 Kennett Dismissed or discharged 12/23/1805 1/19 Banett Hiram 29 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Banett Hiram 30 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Banett Hiram 31 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Banett Joshua Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Banett Joshua Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Banett Nancy Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Banett Sally Ann Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Banett Sarah Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Samuel Ramsey, Uoxf RQS Baney Victorine East Marlborough An order to bring in 11/28/1843 4/24 Banks James Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Banks John 81 New London 01/01/1819 1/126 Banks John 82 1820 1/132 Banks John 83 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Banks John 84 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/166 Bann David 52 West Chester 05/09/1820 1/142 Bann Joseph 4 West Chester 05/09/1820 1/142 Banneman Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1840 M Henry Hipple, RQS Banneman Thomas 2 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bannerman Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/21/1848 M William S. Harlan, EMrl 4/131 Bannet Elizabeth Absconded 1835 RQS Bannett John 41 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Banning Richard 11 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/23/1817 M Samuel Sinclair, Kent 1/105 Banstan Harriott 21 Colored Sadsbury Removed or transferred 03/12/1821 sent to DlCo 1/159 Banter Job 51 East Marlborough 06/31/1819 1/128 Bar John 1 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bar Mary Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Bar William 5 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bar William Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Barak Philip Lancaster County Poor Dismissed or discharged 03/10/1822 1/175 Barak Philip Gone without permission 04/11/1821 date returned 1/159 Barak Philip 11/23/1822 1/181 Barak Philip 60 12/12/1819 date returned 1/131 Barak Philip 68 Lancaster County Poor Left with permission 1823 1/183 Barber Ann Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Barbon Elizabeth Oxford An order to bring in 10/31/1858 4/352 Barbon Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 11/27/1858 delivered a child William 4/356 Barbon William Infant Supported in the poor house 11/27/1858 mother Elizabeth 4/356 Barclay Mary Elzb West Fallowfield An order to bring in 12/21/1858 4/359 Barclay Mary Elzb 17 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/25/1858 4/360 Bard John Absconded 1832 RQS Bargin Michael Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1858 4/347 Barker Catharine 101 Uwchlan An order to bring in 06/11/1856 4/283 Barker Catharine 101 Died in poor house or deceased 07/12/1856 4/284 Barkley Deana Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1827 M Rebecca Baker, WBrd RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barkley James Black Pennsbury An order to bring in 02/06/1850 4/159 Barkley James 65 Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/16/1850 4/159 Barkman Washington 34 Coventry Removed or transferred 08/31/1823 from the Canal, sent to LnPh 1/196 Barlon John West Marlborough An order to bring in 02/19/1855 4/259 Barlow Henry Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Barlow Henry Supported in the poor house 10/27/1857 4/311 Barlow James Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Barlow John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1855 4/260 Barn Thomas 2d Mulatto Honeybrook 12/07/1811 found in James Ralstons Barn 1/50 Barn Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/51 Barnard Joesph 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Barnard John 2 01/05/1824 mother Rebecca 1/211 Barnard John 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Barnard John 5 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Barnard John 6 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Barnard John Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Barnard John 51 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Barnard John 45 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Barnard John 47 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Barnard Joseph 8m 01/05/1824 mother Rebecca 1/211 Barnard Joseph 1 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Barnard Joseph 4 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Barnard Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Barnard Margaret Jan 7 01/05/1824 mother Rebecca 1/211 Barnard Nancy 60 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Barnard Rebecca 01/05/1824 1/211 Barnard Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Barnard Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Barnard Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Barnard Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 crossed out RQS Barnard Thomas Black West Chester An order to bring in 02/07/1856 4/277
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barnard Thomas 18 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/26/1856 4/279 Barnard William Smith 5 01/05/1824 mother Rebecca 1/211 Barnard William Smith 6 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Barnard Wm S. 8 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Barnard Wm S. 8 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Barnard Wm S. Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Barner John 70 Absconded 09/15/1819 1/129 Barnes Hinson Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Barnet Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Barnet John 43 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Barnet Levi 52 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Barnet Levi Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Barnet Samson Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Barnet William Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Barnett George 1 Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1825 1/229 Barnett John Left with permission 04/17/1843 went on a visit 4/11 Barnett John Supported in the poor house 04/21/1843 4/11 Barnett John 42 Died in poor house or deceased 12/31/1843 4/26 Barnett John Birmingham 1816 1/91 Barnett John 64 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Barnett John 44 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Barnett John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Barnett John 40 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Barnett Levi Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Barnett Mary 38 Willistown Left with permission 05/04/1825 1/229 Barnett Mary Ann Pennsborough An order to bring in 01/23/1844 & her child 4/28 Barnett Rachel 7 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 03/24/1847 4/100 Barnett Rachel 7 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 03/24/1847 4/100 Barnett Rachel Taken out for a trial period 04/20/1847 taken on trial by Samuel W. Evans, WChs 4/102 Barnett Rachel Taken out for a trial period 04/20/1847 taken on trial by Samuel W. Evans, WChs 4/102 Barnett Rachel Supported in the poor house 07/14/1847 returned by Samuel W. Evans's 4/105
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barnett Rachel Supported in the poor house 07/14/1847 returned by Samuel W. Evans's 4/105 Barnett Rachel Taken out for a trial period 07/16/1847 taken on trial by Strode Powel, EFlw 4/105 Barnett Rachel Taken out for a trial period 07/16/1847 taken on trial by Strode Powel, EFlw 4/105 Barnett Sally Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Barnett Sampson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Barnett Sampson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Barnett Samson East Goshen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/25/1825 1/232 Barnett Samson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Barney Andrew Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Barney William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Barns Lewesa Supported in the poor house 08/12/1848 again 4/127 Barns Louisa Dismissed or discharged 02/10/1848 went to live w/ _____ Hoftsman, WWht 4/119 Barns Louisa 17 West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 04/15/1847 4/101 Barns Louisa 17 West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 04/15/1847 4/101 Barns Louisa West Whiteland Taken out for a trial period 04/16/1847 taken on trial by Jacob Hayes, Nwln 4/101 Barns Louisa West Whiteland Taken out for a trial period 04/16/1847 taken on trial by Jacob Hayes, Nwln 4/101 Barns Louisa Supported in the poor house 09/27/1847 returned by Jacob Pusey 4/109 Barns Louisa Dismissed or discharged 10/20/1847 went to live w/ David R. Bayley, WFlw 4/110 Barns Louisa Supported in the poor house 11/17/1847 returned by David R. Bayley 4/111 Barns Terrance 22 West Chester Supported in the poor house 04/23/1847 from Ireland 4/102 Barns Terrance 22 West Chester Supported in the poor house 04/23/1847 from Ireland 4/102 Barnum John Black Downingtown An order to bring in 01/28/1857 4/297 Barnum John Black Dismissed or discharged 02/16/1857 4/298 Barnwell Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 11/12/1857 4/313 Barr Andrew West Bradford An order to bring in 10/28/1858 4/352 Barr Daniel 44 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Barr Daniel Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Barr David New York Left with permission 08/00/1820 went to NwYk w/ his wife Mary (late Barret) & son Jo 1/144 Barr David 59 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Barr David Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Barr David W. 59 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barr James 1d Supported in the poor house 04/13/1846 mother Mary 4/76 Barr James 1d Supported in the poor house 04/13/1846 mother Mary 4/76 Barr James 2d Died in poor house or deceased 04/16/1846 4/76 Barr James 2d Died in poor house or deceased 04/16/1846 4/76 Barr James 64 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Barr James 65 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Barr James Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Barr John 57 Goshen Dismissed or discharged 12/19/1803 1/8 Barr John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Barr Joseph New York Left with permission 08/00/1820 went to NwYk w/ his parents David & Mary 1/144 Barr Joseph 10 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M Robert Matlack, WChs RQS/2 Barr Margaret 46 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Barr Margaret 47 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Barr Margaret 48 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Barr Mary East Bradford Supported in the poor house 02/02/1846 pregnant 4/72 Barr Mary East Bradford Supported in the poor house 02/02/1846 pregnant 4/72 Barr Mary Left with permission 02/04/1846 4/72 Barr Mary Left with permission 02/04/1846 4/72 Barr Mary Supported in the poor house 04/13/1846 delivered a bastard child James 4/76 Barr Mary Supported in the poor house 04/13/1846 delivered a bastard child James 4/76 Barr Mary Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1846 went to live w/ John King, Unvl 4/78 Barr Mary Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1846 went to live w/ John King, Unvl 4/78 Barr Mary Supported in the poor house 08/27/1847 again 1/108 Barr Mary Supported in the poor house 08/27/1847 again 4/108 Barr Mary 48 Goshen Dismissed or discharged 12/19/1803 1/8 Barr Mary 21 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Barr Mary 23 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Barr Mary 22 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Barr Mary 24 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Barr Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Barr William West Fallowfield Left with permission 07/30/1820 1/143
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barr William Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Barr William 4 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Barr William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Anthony Steele, WNtg RQS Barrack Philip Absconded 10/03/1818 returned 1/117 Barrack Philip 62 Marlborough Absconded 12/14/1815 1/85 Barrak Philip 60 Left with permission 1820 1/133 Barres Joshua Dismissed or discharged 04/04/1855 4/261 Barret Hiram West Bradford An order to bring in 04/25/1854 4/244 Barret James West Chester An order to bring in 01/10/1852 4/199 Barret John Supported in the poor house 10/17/1853 4/234 Barret Joshua Dismissed or discharged 03/07/1855 4/260 Barret Joshua Supported in the poor house 04/09/1855 4/262 Barret Joshua Left with permission 05/06/1857 4/302 Barret Joshua Supported in the poor house 06/10/1857 4/304 Barret Thomas 90 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/51 Barrett Ann 1 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Barrett Catharine 72 New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/3 Barrett Elizabeth 71 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 crossed out 1/123 Barrett Hannah 28 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Barrett Hannah 29 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Barrett Hiram 32 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Barrett Hiram Absconded 1840 RQS Barrett James Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1852 4/199 Barrett John 46 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Barrett John 47 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Barrett Joshua 68 Died in poor house or deceased 04/30/1858 4/338 Barrett Joshua 35 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Barrett Joshua 38 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Barrett Joshua Absconded 1841 RQS Barrett Mark Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Barrett Mark Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barrett Mary 48 Kennett Gone without permission 06/03/1820 gone w/ her husband to NwYk 1/143 Barrett Mary 64 Died in poor house or deceased 11/02/1847 4/110 Barrett Mary Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Barrett Mary Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Barrett Mary Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Barrett Mary 70 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Barrett Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 02/10/1857 4/297 Barrett Michael Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Barrett Michael West Chester An order to bring in 11/30/1858 4/356 Barrett Sally Ann 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Barrett Saly Ann Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Barrett Samuel 4 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Barrett Samuel 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 M Stephen Taylor, Thrn RQS Barrett Sarah 18 1820 1/136 Barrett Sarah 19 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Barrett Sarah 20 1822 1/170 Barrett Sarah 21 1823 1/187 Barrett Sarah Ann 3 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Barrett Thomas 85 05/23/1807 1/21 Barrett Thomas 79 New Garden 11/12/1800 1/3 Barrett Thomas 83 1804 1/10 Barrett Thomas 84 1805 1/16 Barrett Thomas 86 1807 1/25 Barrett Thomas 87 1809 1/30 Barrett Thomas 88 1810 1/37 Barrett Thomas 89 1811 1/44 Barrett Thomas 21 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Barron James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1858 4/356 Barron James Dismissed or discharged 12/06/1858 4/357 Barron Peter West Chester An order to bring in 03/06/1856 4/278 Barron Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1856 4/279
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barry John Thornbury An order to bring in 04/02/1849 4/141 Barry Thomas East Bradford An order to bring in 10/22/1844 4/41 Bars William 2m Supported in the poor house 1829 ChPh RQS Bartels F.N. Dismissed or discharged 03/02/1857 4/298 Bartles Frederick West Bradford Supported in the poor house 08/10/1858 4/346 Bartles Frederick Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1858 4/347 Bartles Frederick Supported in the poor house 09/09/1858 4/349 Bartles Frederick Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1858 4/350 Bartlett Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Bartlett Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Bartlett Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Bartlett Robert Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Bartlett William West Chester An order to bring in 11/04/1856 4/288 Bartley George 11 Colored West Marlborough 02/28/1822 1/175 Bartley George 12 West Marlborough Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M Robert Miller Esq., Ecln 1/183 Bartley James 34 Willistown Left with permission 01/03/1824 1/210 Bartley James Left with permission 02/16/1824 1/212 Bartley James 46 Left with permission 02/28/1825 1/228 Bartley James 38 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/01/1821 wife Rachel & child William 1/164 Bartley James 39 Left with permission 1822 1/166 Bartley Mary 24 Black Kennett Supported in the poor house 07/01/1844 4/36 Bartley Rachel 37 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/01/1821 husband James & child William 1/164 Bartley Rachel 37 Left with permission 1822 1/170 Bartley Robert 3m Willistown Left with permission 12/26/1823 taken out by his mother Rachel 1/210 Bartley William Absconded 01/18/1822 1/174 Bartley William 25 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 01/21/1820 1/139 Bartley William 28 Negro Absconded 02/06/1824 1/212 Bartley William Left with permission 04/07/1821 1/159 Bartley William 4 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/01/1821 parents James & Rachel 1/164 Bartley William 4 1822 1/166 Bartly Rachel 39 Willistown Left with permission 12/26/1823 took her son Robert 1/210
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Barton Ann 8m Honeybrook Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/18/1800 mother Mary Chandlor 1/2 Barton Ann 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 M James Monaghan, LGrv 1/12 Barton John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Barwell Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Bash Hannah Removed or transferred 1834 crossed out RQS Baster Robert 66 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Baster Robert 69 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Batchelor Powel 49 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Bates Loretta West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1858 & her child 4/333 Bates Lydia 93 Died in poor house or deceased 02/27/1845 4/52 Bates Lydia 61 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Bates Lydia 62 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Bates Lydia 71 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Bates Lydia 72 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bates Lydia Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Bates Lydia 74 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bates Lydia 75 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bates Lydia 76 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bates Lydia 77 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Bates Lydia 78 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Bates Lydia 79 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bates Lydia 90 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Bates Lydia 91 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Bathurst John 1826 RQS/2 Bathurst Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Bathurst Rachel 40 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Batt Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Batt Michael Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Batten Jamas East Caln An order to bring in 01/25/1849 4/138 Batten Rebekah 70 Lancaster County Poor Died in poor house or deceased 04/17/1817 1/104 Battin Elizabeth 67 West Bradford 11/12/1800 1/1
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Battin Elizabeth 70 1804 1/12 Battin Elizabeth 72 1805 1/17 Battin Elizabeth 73 1806 1/22 Battin Elizabeth 73 1807 1/26 Battin Elizabeth 74 1809 1/31 Battin Elizabeth 75 1810 1/39 Battin Elizabeth 76 Died in poor house or deceased 1811 1/46 Battin Rebecca 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1818 1/111 Battin Simon 77 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/1 Battin Simon 81 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/10 Baum July Ann East Caln Supported in the poor house 03/09/1843 pregnant 4/9 Bawlin Joshua Chester County Poor H 09/10/1823 mother Ann 1/196 Baxter Hannah 1825 1/224 Baxter Job 57 Died in poor house or deceased 03/07/1824 1/202 Baxter Job 53 Left with permission 06/07/1822 returned 1/166 Baxter Job 51 1820 1/132 Baxter Job 52 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Baxter Job 56 Birmingham 1823 1/183 Baxter John Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Baxter Robert 70 Died in poor house or deceased 03/04/1843 4/8 Baxter Robert 54 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Baxter Robert 54 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Baxter Robert 56 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Baxter Robert 53 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Baxter Robert 54 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Baxter Robert 63 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Baxter Robert 64 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Baxter Robert 64 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Baxter Robert 66 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Baxter Robert 66 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Baxter Robert 67 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Baxter Robert 68 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Baxter Robert 67 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Baxter Robert 68 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Baxter Robert 68 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Baxter William 64 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Baxter William Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Bayd Joseph 3m Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Baylets Esther 37 Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1823 married William Dausan 1/191 Bayley Lidia 31 Died in poor house or deceased 02/16/1844 died after giving birth to her child Lidia Ann 4/29 Bayley Lidia 30 Newlin Supported in the poor house 11/09/1843 pregnant 4/23 Bayley Lidia Ann Infant Supported in the poor house 02/16/1844 4/29 Bayley Lidia Ann 3m Died in poor house or deceased 05/23/1844 4/34 Bayly Clemeret Kennett An order to bring in 01/09/1850 4/157 Bayly George W. Dismissed or discharged 10/28/1850 4/171 Bays Peter 40 Supported in the poor house 02/06/1845 4/51 Beach Amos Supported in the poor house 09/09/1847 left 4/108 Beach Margaret 19 Wilmington Poor Hous 11/23/1821 pregnant 1/163 Beacon Hannah Black Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 06/06/1848 child Samuel James 4/124 Beacon Samuel James 20d Black Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 06/06/1848 mother Hannah 4/124 Beaden Jame M. 70 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Beadle Benjamin An order to bring in 07/28/1849 4/146 Beadle Benjamin Ran away 08/31/1849 4/147 Beagle Adam 55 Left with permission 04/09/1821 date returned, in 1/147 Beagle Adam East Nantmeal Absconded 05/01/1818 returned 1/116 Beagle Adam 54 Absconded 1819 brought back, then gone 1/120 Beagle Adam 54 1820 1/132 Beagle Adam 56 1822 1/166 Beagle Adam 61 East Nantmeal 1823 1/183 Beagle Adam 62 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Beak Elizabeth 29 Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 03/11/1816 1/92 Beal Howard Lower Oxford An order to bring in 12/15/1846 4/89
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Beale Alice 29 Birmingham Died in poor house or deceased 06/25/182 1/195 Beamont Martha 30 1824 1/206 Bean Elijah 80 Pennsbury Died in poor house or deceased 04/08/1815 1/82 Bean Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bean Thomas 63 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bear Laurence Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1858 4/347 Bear Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Bear Thomas Absconded 1834 RQS Bear Thomas 68 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Beard Ann 103 Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/2 Beard Charles West Bradford An order to bring in 06/02/1852 4/208 Beard Charles Ran away 06/23/1852 4/209 Beard Hayes 3 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Beard Hayes Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Andrew Buchanan, Uwch RQS Beard John 2 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Beard Lea 3 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Beard Lea 4 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Beard Lea 4 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Beard Lea 5 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Beard Lea Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M George B. Ewart, Kent RQS Beard Sarah 80 Died in poor house or deceased 11/11/1848 4/130 Beard Susan (or Sara 87 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/25/1845 4/54 Beash Sarah Ann Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1822 taken out by her mother Margaret 1/173 Beats William Ran away 09/15/1856 4/287 Beatty William Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/17/1850 4/173 Beaty George Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Beaty James Sadsbury 10/20/1821 1/163 Beaty James 33 Left with permission 1822 1/166 Beaty John Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Beaty Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Beaty Mary Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Beaty William Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/15/1857 4/301 Beaty William Ran away 06/07/1857 ran away w/ Jacob Lyons 4/303 Beaumont John 60 Uwchlan Gone without permission 02/14/1824 1/212 Beaumont John Tredyffrin 12/18/1824 1/219 Beaumont John 61 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/220 Beaumont Joseph 72 West Chester 03/05/1819 1/127 Beaumont Martha 30 Uwchlan 11/30/1823 1/199 Beaumount Martha Uwchlan 11/23/1823 1/199 Beaumount Martha 33 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Beck Mathias West Chester An order to bring in 12/23/1850 4/173 Becket James Black Dismissed or discharged 09/14/1844 4/39 Becket Sarah Ann 08/00/1819 1/129 Beckett James 57 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 09/04/1844 4/39 Beckett Peter Supported in the poor house 04/01/1856 4/280 Beckett Peter Black Supported in the poor house 06/14/1857 4/304 Beckett Peter West Chester An order to bring in 12/01/1855 4/270 Beckett Peter Ran away 12/23/1855 4/270 Beckett Sarah Ann 2 Black West Marlborough Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1819 taken out by her mother Maria Johnson (late Beckett 1/128 Bedford Eli 21 Negro 1826 RQS/1 Bedortha Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1843 4/10 Bedorther Benjamin 47 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Bedworthy Benjamin 55 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bedworthy Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Beelar Samuel South Coventry An order to bring in 12/26/1843 4/26 Begley Henry Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 03/13/1854 4/242 Begley Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 09/17/1858 4/349 Begley Henry Ran away 09/20/1858 4/349 Behman Charles Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Belcher James Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bell Addam West Chester An order to bring in 01/04/1850 4/157 Bell Addam Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1850 4/157
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bell Conrad Coventry An order to bring in 01/24/1843 4/6 Bell Conrad 21 North Coventry Supported in the poor house 05/20/1846 4/78 Bell Conrad 21 North Coventry Supported in the poor house 05/20/1846 4/78 Bell Conrad Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 taken out by his father John 4/90 Bell Conrad Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 taken out by his father John 4/90 Bell George 55 Black Kennett Supported in the poor house 03/21/1843 4/9 Bell George Black Left with permission 04/10/1843 4/10 Bell George Black Supported in the poor house 04/21/1843 4/11 Bell George Black 04/29/1843 went to look for his clothes??** 4/12 Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Bell Jeremiah Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Bell Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Bell John 43 Canal 11/18/1824 1/218 Bell John 44 Left with permission 1825 1/220 Bell Joseph 27 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bell Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Bell Levi East Marlborough An order to bring in 09/02/1851 4/188 Bell Lydia Ann 4 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bell Lydia Ann 5 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Bell Lydia Ann 6 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Bell Lydia Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1841 M John F. Parke, RQS Bell Mary Ann 3 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bell Robert Pocopson An order to bring in 08/18/1856 4/285 Bell Robert 30 Left without permission 10/13/1812 1/57 Bell Samuel 8 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bell Samuel Removed or transferred 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bell Samuel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1837 M John Ross, RQS Belony John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Benderman Bennet 1 Died in poor house or deceased 07/01/1850 4/167 Benderman Bennet 5m An order to bring in 09/11/1849 4/147 Benderman Edith Taken out for a trial period 01/29/1845 taken on trial by William Webb, EMrl 4/51 Benderman Edith Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1843 went to live w/ her mother Jane 4/18 Benderman Edith Supported in the poor house 09/18/1844 came in w/ her mother 4/40 Benderman Edith 2 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Benderman Edith 3 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Benderman Elizabeth Ran away 02/17/1851 4/180 Benderman Elizabeth Ran away 04/26/1850 4/164 Benderman Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 10/16/1849 returned by William Harlan, cancelled indenture 4/149 Benderman Elizabeth Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 10/19/1850 [from the Rosene Asociation Phi] 4/171 Benderman Jane Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1850 4/162 Benderman Jane Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1843 went to live w/ David Brown, WBr /child Edith 4/18 Benderman Jane Supported in the poor house 09/18/1844 brought her child Edith w/ her 4/40 Benderman Jane 35 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Benderman Jane 36 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Benderman Thomas J. 3 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Benefitt Anthony 30 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 12/14/1814 of colour 1/76 Bennarman Edith 3m Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bennarman Jane 34 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bennerman John 2 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Bennet John Coatesville An order to bring in 02/03/1857 4/297 Bennet John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Bennet John Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1857 4/299 Bennett Charity 1826 RQS/9 Bennett Esther 6 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 parents James & Rachel 1/200 Bennett Esther 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1824 M Jonathan Phipps, Uwch 1/206 Bennett George Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Bennett Hannah 21 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/24/1825 1/233
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bennett Hannah 22 1826 RQS/9 Bennett Hannah 65 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bennett Hannah 66 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bennett Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Bennett Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Bennett Isaac 24 Colored East Marlborough Removed or transferred 03/12/1821 taken to MtCo 1/159 Bennett James Birmingham An order to bring in 03/23/1846 4/74 Bennett James Birmingham An order to bring in 03/23/1846 4/74 Bennett James Supported in the poor house 05/14/1845 4/56 Bennett James Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1845 4/57 Bennett James 54 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 & wife Rachel, & 5 children & 1 grandchild 1/200 Bennett James 54 Absconded 1824 1/202 Bennett James 15 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Bennett James 66 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bennett James 67 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bennett James Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Bennett James [Jr] 15 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 parent James & Rachel 1/200 Bennett Jennet Blockley Supported in the poor house 03/23/1854 4/243 Bennett Jennett Ran away 06/26/1854 4/246 Bennett John Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Bennett John Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1858 4/346 Bennett John Supported in the poor house 08/26/1858 4/347 Bennett John Dismissed or discharged 09/14/1858 4/349 Bennett John West Chester An order to bring in 12/22/1857 4/318 Bennett Joseph 12 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 parents James & Rachel 1/200 Bennett Joseph 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1824 M Joseph Strong, LOxf 1/202 Bennett Joseph 17 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 RQS Bennett Parley 60 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Bennett Peter West Chester An order to bring in 01/07/1857 4/296 Bennett Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1857 4/299 Bennett Rachel 51 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 & husband James, & 5 children & 1 grandchild 1/200
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bennett Rachel 51 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/206 Bennett Rachel [Jr] 19 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 parents James & Rachel 1/200 Bennett Rachel Jr. 19 Left with permission 1824 1/206 Bennett Samuel 9 East Nantmeal 12/20/1823 parents James & Rachel 1/200 Bennett Samuel 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1824 1/202 Bennett Thomas 01/26/1823 1/191 Bennett Thomas West Nantmeal Absconded 04/25/1820 1/141 Bennett Thomas 06/21/1823 1/194 Bennett Thomas 55 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Bennett William H. Died in poor house or deceased 04/20/1854 4/244 Benson Eliza West Nottingham An order to bring in 01/11/1856 brought her 3 children; Robert, William & Mary Elizb. 4/276 Benson Eliza Absconded 1839 RQS Benson Elizabeth 3 Taken out for a trial period 09/15/1857 taken out on trial by Marshall Atkins, UOxf 4/308 Benson Mary Elizabet 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/20/1857 M Marshall W. Aiken, UOxf /brother William Henry 4/311 Benson Mary Elizb. 11m West Nottingham An order to bring in 01/11/1856 mother Eliza 4/276 Benson Phebe Ann Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Benson Robert 7 West Nottingham An order to bring in 01/11/1856 mother Eliza 4/276 Benson Robert Supported in the poor house 06/29/1843 4/16 Benson Robert 8 Taken out for a trial period 08/19/1858 taken out on trial by Lewis J. Hammond, WByw 4/347 Benson Sarah Blockley Supported in the poor house 05/13/1854 4/244 Benson Sarah Colored Dismissed or discharged 12/14/1854 4/253 Benson Sarah Supported in the poor house 12/23/1854 4/253 Benson William 4 West Nottingham An order to bring in 01/11/1856 mother Eliza 4/276 Benson William Henry 6 Taken out for a trial period 09/15/1857 taken out on trial by Marshall Atkins, UOxf 4/308 Benson William Henry 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/20/1857 M Marshall W. Aiken, UOxf /sister Mary Elizabeth 4/311 Bent Michael West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1858 4/352 Benthall Charles G. Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Bentley Henry 71 Fallowfield 09/11/1810 1/42 Bentley Henry 72 1811 1/44 Bentley Henry 73 Gone without permission 1812 1/51 Bentley James Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 05/20/1847 4/103
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bentley James Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 05/20/1847 4/103 Bentley James Black Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1847 4/107 Bentley James Black Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1847 4/107 Bently James Black Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 06/06/1848 4/124 Bently James Left with permission 08/17/1848 went to WFlw 4/127 Benton Wilson Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Henry Hipple, Egsh RQS Berard John 49 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Berch John West Chester An order to bring in 11/20/1848 4/130 Berch John Dismissed or discharged 11/28/1848 4/131 Bernard Smith West Chester An order to bring in 11/12/1852 4/215 Berny Patric 30 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Berron Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Berry Alfred Black Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1852 4/202 Berry Alfred Left without permission 03/29/1852 4/204 Berry Alfred Marshallton An order to bring in 10/11/1851 4/190 Berry Alfred Ran away 10/13/1851 4/190 Berry Charles Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Berry Charles 64 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Berry James West Bradford 06/27/1813 1/65 Berry James 66 West Chester 07/23/1815 1/83 Berry James 67 Left with permission 1816 returned 1/86 Berry James 67 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 died in Brmn 1/97 Berry Jemina Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Berry Maboth 50 Died in poor house or deceased 03/12/1856 4/279 Berry Maboth Tredyffrin An order to bring in 08/31/1854 4/249 Berry Mary Black West Goshen An order to bring in 05/19/1846 4/78 Berry Mary Black West Goshen An order to bring in 05/19/1846 4/78 Berry Mary Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Berry Mary Ann 1808 1/29 Berry Patience Negro West Chester 11/28/1820 1/146 Berry Patience Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/223
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Berry Patience 96 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Berry Patience 98 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Berry Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Berry Pattience Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/206 Berry Samuel Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Berry Samuel Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Berry Samuel Black Supported in the poor house 04/14/1855 4/262 Berry Samuel Black West Chester An order to bring in 04/25/1843 4/11 Berry Samuel Taken out for a trial period 05/27/1855 taken out on trial by George Smith, OxVl 4/264 Berry Samuel 16 Black Supported in the poor house 09/08/1857 4/308 Berry Samuel Ran away 09/12/1857 4/308 Berry Sarah Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Berry Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Berth Michael E. 59 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bertlas Coras Black Downingtown An order to bring in 05/13/1857 4/302 Berton Ann Matilda Pennsbury An order to bring in 02/16/1858 4/330 Bery Dominick Coatesville Supported in the poor house 04/05/1848 4/122 Bery Dominick Left with permission 04/10/1848 4/122 Bethel Thomas Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1853 4/228 Bethel Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 11/20/1852 4/215 Beuly Christopher Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Beutly Ellis Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Beutty Alice Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bevanrd John 52 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bevans Benjamin Taken out for a trial period 01/10/1846 taken on trial by William Butler, Nwln 4/71 Bevans Benjamin Taken out for a trial period 01/10/1846 taken on trial by William Butler, Nwln 4/71 Bevans Benjamin 11 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 12/06/1845 4/65 Bevans Benjamin Absconded 12/07/1845 4/65 Bevans Benjamin Supported in the poor house 12/08/1845 brought back by Robert Fitch 4/65 Bevans John 64 Died in poor house or deceased 02/16/1844 4/29 Bevard John 48 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bevard John 50 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bevard John Absconded 1834 RQS Bevard John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Bevard John 60 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bevard John 62 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Bevens Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 01/31/1849 taken out by George B. Matlock, Gshn 4/138 Bice Agnes Ran away 05/20/1851 4/185 Bice Agnes Ran away 08/30/1849 4/147 Bice Agness West Caln An order to bring in 04/05/1850 4/162 Bice Agness Brandywine An order to bring in 08/21/1849 4/147 Bice Agness West Brandywine An order to bring in 10/29/1850 4/171 Bicket Mary Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bickett Martha Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 08/04/1856 4/285 Biddle James West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Biddle James West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Biers Ann Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Bineman John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bing Elizabeth 20 Pennsbury Died in poor house or deceased 07/01/1816 1/93 Bingamin Peter 19 Removed or transferred 1829 transferred to Phil RQS Bingham Peter West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/20/1845 alias "Squeking Charly" 4/61 Bingham Peter Absconded 08/23/1845 4/61 Birch Abraham 26 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Birch Abraham 28 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Birch Daniel Infant Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Birch Maria 26 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Birch Maria Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Bird James Dismissed or discharged 04/24/1843 4/11 Bird John Supported in the poor house 04/15/1843 4/10 Bird John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Birton Owen 43 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Bishiop Mary Black 1809 mother Rose 1/35
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bishop Jane Black Chester County Poor H Gone without permission 09/09/1815 taken by her mother Rosanna 1/84 Bishop Malon Tredyffrin Supported in the poor house 06/30/1848 crossed out 4/125 Bishop Mary West Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/24/1824 1/212 Bishop Mary West Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/22/1824 & husband William 1/215 Bishop Mary 2m Left with permission 1810 taken out by her mother Rose 1/39 Bishop Mary West Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Bishop Mary West Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Bishop Mary 76 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 WNtm RQS/9 Bishop Mary West Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Bishop Mary 76 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Bishop Mary 28 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Bishop Mary 41 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Bishop Mary 84 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bishop Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Bishop Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Bishop Pery Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Bishop Rosanna 33 Mulatto Lancaster County Poor Gone without permission 09/09/1815 took her child Jane /pregnant 1/84 Bishop Rose 27 Negro Sadsbury 09/04/1809 1/35 Bishop Rose 27 Negro Left with permission 1810 took her child Mary 1/39 Bishop William West Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/22/1824 & wife Mary 1/215 Bishop William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Bishop William 79 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Bishop William 79 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Bishop William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bishop William 1832 crossed out RQS Bishop William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bivens Benjamin Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/15/1849 M George B. Matlack, WGsh 4/144 Black Anderson Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1808 M James Jones, EBrd 1/29 Black Elizabeth 44 Westtown 11/13/1821 1/163 Black Elizabeth 74 Removed or transferred 1822 1/170 Black Fanny 4 Died in poor house or deceased 05/08/1852 4/207 Black Frank 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Black Hannah East Marlborough An order to bring in 07/02/1856 4/284 Black Hannah Black Supported in the poor house 11/27/1856 delivered a bastard child Nathaniel 4/289 Black Hannah 22 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/07/1856 4/290 Black James Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1858 4/346 Black John West Chester An order to bring in 02/18/1855 4/259 Black John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1855 4/260 Black John West Chester An order to bring in 08/15/1853 4/232 Black John Ran away 08/18/1853 4/232 Black John 48 Pikeland 11/02/1825 1/232 Black John 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/1 Black John Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Black John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Black Joseph 62 White Absconded 01/03/1818 date returned 1/114 Black Joseph 60 Brandywine 03/10/1816 1/92 Black Joseph 61 Absconded 1817 1/97 Black Joshua Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/24/1825 M Joseph Walter, Kent 1/230 Black Louisa 21 Left with permission 11/23/1824 a runaway from Maryland 1/218 Black Lucy Child Black Supported in the poor house 1829 ? last name RQS Black Lucy 3 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Black Matilda Black Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Black Nathaniel 5m Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/11/1857 4/301 Black Nathaniel Infant Black Supported in the poor house 11/27/1856 mother Hannah 4/289 Black Rachel An order to bring in 03/20/1849 husband Robert 4/141 Black Robert An order to bring in 03/20/1849 wife Rachel 4/141 Black Samuel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Black Susan Black Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Black Viney Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Black William Negro Died in poor house or deceased 03/00/1824 negro child 1/213 Black William 3m Negro East Marlborough 05/16/1823 1/194 Blackey Betty Black Dismissed or discharged 05/09/1843 4/12 blackman Crazy Black New Garden An order to bring in 04/26/1848 4/123 Blackman Susana Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Blackston Ruth Ann 6m Died in poor house or deceased 08/24/1851 4/188 Blackstone Joseph 45 West Caln 10/30/1822 1/180 Blackstone Joseph 65 West Caln Left with permission 1823 1/183 Blackstone Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Blackstone Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Blackstone Rachel 47 Unionville 02/03/1823 1/191 Blackstone Rachel 48 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/206 Blackstone Ruth Ann 4w An order to bring in 02/13/1851 4/180 blackwoman Nancy 90 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/16/1849 4/151 Blair John West Bradford An order to bring in 10/22/1854 4/251 Blair Mathen Dismissed or discharged 03/09/1857 4/299 Blair Mathew West Bradford An order to bring in 09/14/1858 4/349 Blair Mathew Ran away 09/15/1858 4/349 Blair Mathew 41 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Blair Mathew Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Blair Matthew West Bradford An order to bring in 01/14/1857 4/296 Blair Matthew 35 1826 RQS/2 Blair Matthew 47 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Blair Matthew Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Blair Samuel 40 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Blair Thomas 35 1826 RQS/2 Blake Henry Negro Chester County Poor H 05/29/1823 mother Jane 1/194 Blake Henry Black Phoenixville An order to bring in 06/16/1857 4/304 Blake Henry Black Ran away 06/19/1857 4/304
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Blake Henry 34 Negro Marshallton 11/24/1823 1/199 Blake Henry 8m Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Blake Henry 35 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Blake James 12 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/23/1817 M William Way, Kent 1/105 Blake Jane 37 Negro 01/11/1825 returned 1/227 Blake Jane 35 Negro East Nottingham 02/21/1823 & child John 1/192 Blake Jane 36 Negro Absconded 1824 1/206 Blake Jane 39 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Blake Jane 39 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Blake Jane 40 Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Blake John 2 Negro East Nottingham Died in poor house or deceased 02/21/1823 1/192 Blake John 46 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Blake Joseph 1 Black Died in poor house or deceased 05/12/1848 4/123 Blake Joseph 8d Black Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 4/103 Blake Joseph 8d Black Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 4/103 Blake Joseph Black Left with permission 07/07/1847 taken w/ his mother Sarah 4/105 Blake Joseph Black Left with permission 07/07/1847 taken w/ his mother Sarah 4/105 Blake Joseph Black Supported in the poor house 10/23/1847 deserted by his mother 4/110 Blake Leven 80 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/10/1847 4/107 Blake Leven 80 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/10/1847 4/107 Blake Levin 80 Black East Goshen Supported in the poor house 03/05/1847 4/98 Blake Levin 80 Black East Goshen Supported in the poor house 03/05/1847 4/98 Blake Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Blake Mary Ann 1d Chester County Poor H 09/07/1825 mother Jane 1/231 Blake Mary Ann 1 Negro 1826 RQS/9 Blake Sarah Ran away 01/31/1849 4/138 Blake Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 delivered a bastard child Joseph 4/103 Blake Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 delivered a bastard child Joseph 4/103 Blake Sarah Black Left with permission 07/07/1847 took her child Joseph 4/105 Blake Sarah Black Left with permission 07/07/1847 took her child Joseph 4/105 Blake Sarah Black Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/12/1846 4/89
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Blake Sarah Black Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/12/1846 4/89 Blake Sarah 25 Black East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 12/19/1845 4/66 Blake Sarah Black Left with permission 12/27/1845 4/66 Blake Sarah Ann West Chester An order to bring in 01/09/1849 4/137 Blake William 50 Vincent Left with permission 04/12/1817 1/103 Blakes John 50 West Bradford Gone without permission 05/29/1820 from T. Lamborn's 1/143 Blakes Sarah 27 Died in poor house or deceased 07/09/1849 4/145 Blakes Susan Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 04/07/1849 4/142 Blakey Thomas 12 Charlestown 10/13/1820 1/145 Blakey Thomas 13 Removed or transferred 1821 sent to Phil 1/147 Blamford John 71 Removed or transferred 1831 RQS Blancy Edward 48 Thornbury Died in poor house or deceased 12/29/1811 1/55 Blaney Rosana 55 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Blaney Rosana 57 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Blaney Rosana 58 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Blaney Rosanna 50 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Blaney Rosanna 53 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Blaney Rosanna Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Blaney Rose Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Blaney Rose 52 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Blaney Rosey 54 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Blanny Rosanna Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Blany James Died in poor house or deceased 11/05/1811 died out of the house 1/49 Blany Rosana 56 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Blany Rosanna 68 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Bloom Charles Downingtown An order to bring in 09/12/1855 4/267 Bloom Charles Dismissed or discharged 09/16/1855 4/267 Bloom John 46 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bloom John Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Blue Peter 70 New Garden Dismissed or discharged 02/21/1807 1/23 Blue Peter Dismissed or discharged 08/25/1808 1/29
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Blue Peter 66 1809 1/33 Blue Peter 67 1810 1/37 Blue Peter 68 1811 1/44 Blue Peter 69 1812 1/51 Blue Peter 70 1813 1/59 Blue Peter 71 1814 1/68 Blue Peter 71 Absconded 1815 returned 1/77 Blue Peter 72 1816 1/86 Blue Peter 73 1817 1/97 Blue Peter 74 Left with permission 1818 returned 1/108 Blue Peter 75 1819 1/120 Blue Peter 76 Died in poor house or deceased 1820 1/132 Blunder Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Boadly Nathaniel Absconded 1834 RQS Bogan Dennis West Chester An order to bring in 06/09/1855 4/264 Bogan Dennis Ran away 06/11/1855 4/264 Bogan Luke Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 4/158 Bogan Luke Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1856 4/278 Bogan Luke Dismissed or discharged 11/19/1849 4/150 Boggs Ann Charlestown 05/25/1824 1/214 Boggs James West Chester Supported in the poor house 02/24/1847 4/98 Boggs James West Chester Supported in the poor house 02/24/1847 4/98 Boggs James Left with permission 02/28/1847 4/98 Boggs James Left with permission 02/28/1847 4/98 Boggs James Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1851 4/183 Boggs James Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1850 4/163 Boggs James Left without permission 06/05/1854 4/245 Boggs James An order to bring in 08/13/1853 4/232 Boggs James 62 Died in poor house or deceased 09/21/1854 4/250 Boggs James West Chester An order to bring in 10/24/1849 4/149 Boggs James West Whiteland An order to bring in 10/26/1850 4/171
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boggs James Supported in the poor house 12/05/1845 again 4/65 Boggs James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M John Galaspie, WCln RQS Boggs James Absconded 1840 RQS Boggs James Absconded 1842 RQS Boggs William [Jame East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 01/26/1844 4/28 Bogin Luke West Chester An order to bring in 10/29/1849 4/149 Bogis Fanny Kennett Supported in the poor house 03/18/1848 pregnant 4/121 Bogs baby girl 1d Died in poor house or deceased 04/16/1848 4/122 Bogs Fanny Supported in the poor house 04/15/1848 delivered a bastard child 4/122 Bogs Fanny Died in poor house or deceased 04/19/1848 4/123 Bogs James Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1849 4/140 Bogs James Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Bogs James Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Bogs James Left without permission 04/03/1844 4/32 Bogus Charles West Bradford An order to bring in 02/11/1858 4/330 Bohlen Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Boilan Michael Dismissed or discharged 12/17/1858 4/358 Boiles Jane Left with permission 1818 went w/ her husband 1/111 Boise Mathew West Caln An order to bring in 03/19/1851 4/182 Boizard Jacob Supported in the poor house 10/23/1857 4/311 Boke Frances 17 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Boke Mary Pennsborough An order to bring in 06/09/1848 pregnant 4/124 Boke Mary Supported in the poor house 07/03/1853 4/230 Bokes Mary Supported in the poor house 07/21/1853 delivered a bastard female child that died after 4/231 Bokes Mary Left with permission 09/06/1853 4/233 Bokes Mary Ran away 10/12/1848 4/129 Boks Mary Supported in the poor house 06/21/1848 delivered a male bastard child that died 4/125 Bolden Cidney Black East Marlborough An order to bring in 12/25/1844 4/45 Bolden Hester Ann Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Bolen Cidney 2 Black East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 01/21/1845 4/50 Bolen Cidney Black Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1846 taken out by her mother Ann 4/77
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bolen Cidney Black Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1846 taken out by her mother Ann 4/77 Bolen Mary West Chester An order to bring in 05/15/1852 4/207 Bolen Mary Supported in the poor house 06/05/1852 delivered a bastard child Michael 4/208 Bolen Mary Ran away 06/23/1852 took her child Michael w/ her 4/209 Bolen Michael Infant Supported in the poor house 06/05/1852 mother Mary 4/208 Bolen Michael Child Ran away 06/23/1852 taken w/ his mother Mary 4/209 Bolenter John Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Bolenter John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/19/1857 4/317 Boles Adam Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 06/17/1843 alias Downing 4/15 Bolgas Charles West Bradford An order to bring in 08/27/1858 4/348 Bolies Adam 91 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 09/02/1845 an old African 4/61 Bolldin Eliza 8 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/27/1815 M Noah Mendenhall, Pnsb 1/83 Bollon Mary 30 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Bolton Benjamin Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1819 taken by monther Deborah 1/127 Bolton Deborah Absconded 03/01/1819 returned pregnant, ab w/ child Benjamin 1/127 Bolton Enos Sadsbury An order to bring in 03/26/1844 4/32 Bolton Infant Poor House Died in poor house or deceased 05/23/1817 mother Deborah/ born dead 1/104 Bolton Isaac 57 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 03/05/1846 4/73 Bolton Isaac 57 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 03/05/1846 4/73 Bolton Isaac Left with permission 03/20/1846 4/74 Bolton Isaac Left with permission 03/20/1846 4/74 Bolton Isaac East Whiteland An order to bring in 07/22/1848 4/126 Bolton Isaac 55 Died in poor house or deceased 08/02/1848 4/126 Bolton Mary East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/28/1813 1/65 Bolton Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/70 Bolton Mary 25 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/79 Bolton Mary 26 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/88 Bolton Mary 27 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/99 Bolton Mary 28 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/111 Bolton Mary 31 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Bolton Mary 32 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/152
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bolton Mary 33 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 was aided out 1/170 Bolton Susan Sadsbury An order to bring in 03/26/1844 4/32 Bolton Susanna West Bradford 05/20/1807 1/24 Bolton Susanna Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1807 1/27 Bombaugh Catharine 74 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bombaugh Catharine Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Bomboo Catharine 68 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Bon Edward Kennett Square An order to bring in 02/03/1858 4/329 Bon Edward Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1858 4/332 Bonaparte 5 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bond Abraham Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Bond Abraham Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bond Cassia 17 East Bradford 04/04/1801 child Susan 1/5 Bond George W. 62 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/05/1848 4/120 Bond George W. Black Left with permission 07/28/1845 4/60 Bond George W. Black Left with permission 08/02/1847 went to Texas 4/106 Bond George W. Black Left with permission 08/02/1847 went to Texas 4/106 Bond George W. Black Left with permission 08/10/1846 4/81 Bond George W. Black Left with permission 08/10/1846 4/81 Bond George W. Black Supported in the poor house 08/17/1846 again 4/82 Bond George W. Black Supported in the poor house 08/17/1846 again 4/82 Bond George W. Black Supported in the poor house 10/22/1844 4/41 Bond George W. 59 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Bond George W. Black Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Bond James 52 Died in poor house or deceased 03/27/1856 4/280 Bond James West Pikeland An order to bring in 10/20/1852 4/214 Bond Jesse Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Bond Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 05/21/1853 4/228 Bond Joseph 73 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 07/26/1854 4/247 Bond Nancy 55 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bond Nancy 56 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bond Susan 1w East Bradford 04/40/1801 mother Cassia 1/5 Bond Tacy 74 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Bond Tacy Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Bond Toll Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Bonds Abraham 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Bonepart 4 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Boner Frederic Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Boner Frederic Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Boogs Jamas West Chester An order to bring in 11/10/1848 4/130 Boogs James Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1852 4/203 Book Fanny 18 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Book Margaret 24 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Book Margaret Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Book Rachel 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Book Rachel Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Booke Fanny 19 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Booke Fanny Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Booke John 5 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Booke John 6 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Booke Mary Child Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Booke Sarah 36 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Boomer William Absconded 1829 RQS Boon John 55 Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 06/12/1818 sent to DlPh 1/116 Booth Joanna Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Booth John 60 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Booth John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Booth William 28 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Boothe Hanna 22 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Boothe Joanna 02/26/1823 date returned 1/192 Boothe Joanna Left with permission 05/03/1823 took her child 1/193 Boothe Joanna Brandywine 05/06/1820 1/142
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boothe Joanna 22 1822 1/170 Boothe Joanna 23 Left with permission 1824 1/206 Boothe Sarah Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Boothe Sarah Ann 2 1822 1/170 Boothe Sarah Ann 3 Dismissed or discharged 1823 1/187 Boothe Sarah Ann 4 1824 1/206 Boothe Sarah Ann 5 1825 1/223 Boothes Sarah Ann Chester County Poor H 07/21/1820 mother Joanna 1/143 Borne Thomas 28 Brandywine Left with permission 05/17/1817 1/104 Bort John West Chester An order to bring in 12/05/1851 4/192 Bort John Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1851 4/192 Bosen Able Dismissed or discharged 02/22/1853 4/225 Bostick Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 05/29/1819 taken by mother Ann 1/128 Bostick Ann 23 East Fallowfield Left with permission 05/02/1819 1/127 Bothwell John 22 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/14/1810 1/43 Bothwell John 22 Dismissed or discharged 1811 1/44 Bouk John 5 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bouk Mary 2 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bouk Sarah 34 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Boulden Samuel 90 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Boulen Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Boulton Deborah 23 03/23/1817 pregnant 1/103 Boulton Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Boutton Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Bovard James 61 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Bovard Jonathan Chester County Poor H 06/08/1818 mother Mary 1/116 Bovard Jonathan 1 1819 1/120 Bovard Jonathan 2 1820 1/132 Bovard Jonathan 3 Colored 1821 1/147 Bovard Jonathan 4 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1822 a yellow negro 1/166 Bovard Mary New Garden 04/11/1818 pregnanat 1/115
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bovard Mary 17 1819 1/123 Bovard Mary 18 1820 1/136 Bovard Mary 19 Gone without permission 1821 1/152 Bovard Milton 2 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Bowens Mary Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Bowers Joseph Black East Vincent An order to bring in 05/31/1851 4/185 Bowers Joseph 75 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/24/1851 4/189 Bowers Mary Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1846 4/72 Bowers Mary Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1846 4/72 Bowers Mary Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Bowers Mary 17 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bowers Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Bowers Mary Absconded 1838 RQS Bowers Mary Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Bowers Mary 23 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Bowers Mary Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Bowers Mary A. Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Bowers William Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Bowery Catharine 81 Died in poor house or deceased 05/09/1851 4/184 Bowlin William 23 Negro Lancaster County Poor Absconded 08/12/1823 took her son Joshua 1/195 Bowman Benjamin Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Bowman Caroline Tredyffrin An order to bring in 04/10/1850 4/163 Bowman John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Bowman Kesiah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Boyalen Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 11/07/1858 4/353 Boyan Mary New Garden An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Boyan Mary New Garden An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Boyce Bernard Coatesville An order to bring in 06/21/1857 4/304 Boyce Bernard Dismissed or discharged 07/06/1857 4/305 Boyce Mathew Supported in the poor house 11/01/1844 4/42 Boyce Mathew Absconded 11/18/1844 4/43
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boyce Matthew 43 Died in poor house or deceased 08/01/1851 4/187 Boyce Peter Dismissed or discharged 02/29/1844 4/30 Boyd Alexander 88 Lancaster County Poor Absconded 01/23/1816 1/91 Boyd Alexander 100 11/23/1823 1/199 Boyd Alexander 100 Removed or transferred 1824 sent to LnPh 1/202 Boyd Betsy 57 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Boyd Betsy Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Boyd Charles Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Boyd Elizabeth 18 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Boyd Elizabeth 19 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Boyd Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Boyd Elizabeth 73 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Boyd Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Boyd Elizabeth 25 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Boyd Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Boyd Elizabeth Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Boyd Grace Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Boyd James Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1851 4/184 Boyd James West Chester An order to bring in 09/07/1854 4/249 Boyd James Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Boyd Jane 3 Sadsbury 09/01/1814 1/75 Boyd Jane 4 1815 1/79 Boyd Jane 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1816 1/88 Boyd Jane Absconded 1842 RQS Boyd John 65 New Garden Dismissed or discharged 12/16/1801 wife Mary 1/6 Boyd John 48 Absconded 1829 RQS Boyd Joseph Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Boyd Mary 32 New Garden Dismissed or discharged 12/16/1801 husband John 1/6 Boyd Mary 74 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Boyd Mary 75 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Boyd Mary 76 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boyd Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Boyd Mary Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1842 M Joseph Gibbons, EBrd RQS Boyd Mary Ann Black Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Boyd Nathaniel West Whiteland 05/01/1805 1/14 Boyd Nathaniel 72 1805 1/17 Boyd Nathaniel 73 Died in poor house or deceased 1807 1/21 Boyd Rebecca West Fallowfield An order to bring in 06/17/1851 4/186 Boyd Sylvester Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Boyd Westley Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Boyd William 76 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Boyd William 77 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Boyd William 79 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Boyd William Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Boyd William Levi 2 West Chester An order to bring in 04/15/1856 4/281 Boyd William Levi 2 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/16/1856 M Levi Cooper b, WChs 4/281 Boyed William 78 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Boyer Benjamin Black Dismissed or discharged 01/19/1843 taken by mother 4/6 Boyer Benjamin 7 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Boyer Derry Black Dismissed or discharged 01/19/1843 taken by mother 4/6 Boyer Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Boyer George Black Ran away 08/16/1848 4/127 Boyer Levi Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 09/26/1844 4/40 Boyer Levi 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/29/1844 4/40 Boyer Perry 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Boyer Peter Supported in the poor house 02/22/1844 4/30 Boyer Sarah Black Dismissed or discharged 01/21/1843 taken by mother 4/6 Boyer Sarah 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Boyer William Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Boylan Patrick 48 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Boylan Patrick 49 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Boyle Andrew An order to bring in 01/25/1855 4/258
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boyle Andrew Dismissed or discharged 02/05/1855 4/259 Boyle Hugh London Grove 01/27/1814 1/72 Boyle Hugh Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Boyle Hugh 60 1815 1/77 Boyle Hugh 61 Absconded 1816 returned 1/86 Boyle Hugh 62 1817 1/97 Boyle Hugh 63 Left with permission 1818 1/108 Boyle Hugh 64 1819 1/120 Boyle Hugh 77 1820 1/132 Boyle Hugh 78 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Boyle Hugh 79 1822 1/166 Boyle Hugh 80 London Grove 1823 1/183 Boyle Hugh 81 1824 1/202 Boyle Hugh 82 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/220 Boyle James Supported in the poor house 07/12/1857 4/305 Boyle James Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1857 4/305 Boyle Jane 47 Dismissed or discharged 03/02/1816 return date 1/88 Boyle Jane New Garden 03/19/1814 1/73 Boyle Jane 46 1815 1/79 Boyle Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Boyle Sylvester 26 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Boyle William 34 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Boyles Ann 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/25/1809 M Atina Maitland WChs 1/36 Boyles Benjamin 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/09/1813 M Joseph McElduff, Hnyb (order to bind) 1/64 Boyles Jane 10 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/04/1813 M Abner Griffith, Hnyb 1/64 Boyles Jane 47 Left with permission 1819 1/123 Boyles Jane 47 1820 1/136 Boyles Jane 48 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Boyles Jane 49 1822 1/170 Boyles Jane 49 1823 1/187 Boyles Jane 50 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/206
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Boyles Lydia 9 Brandywine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/24/1810 M Sam Coates Jr., ECln 1/43 Boyles Sarah 13 Brandywine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/24/1810 M Samuel Coates Jr., ECln 1/43 Boys Henry Supported in the poor house 09/24/1847 going to YkCo 4/109 Boys Henry Dismissed or discharged 09/27/1847 4/109 Boys Peter Left without permission 02/11/1845 4/51 Braceland Patrick Dismissed or discharged 07/03/1855 4/265 Brackbrille John East Whiteland An order to bring in 10/24/1843 4/22 Bracken Ann Supported in the poor house 02/01/1843 brought in from Irain Rodeback's 4/6 Bracken Ann Taken out for a trial period 02/04/1843 taken on trial by James Beal, ECln 4/7 Bracken Ann Supported in the poor house 02/13/1843 returned by James Beale 4/7 Bracken Ann Taken out for a trial period 04/04/1843 taken on trial by Samuel Smith, Pnsb 4/10 Bracken Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/15/1849 M Steven Webb, Pnsb 4/144 Bracken Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/23/1843 M Samuel Smith, Kent 4/13 Bracken Ann Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Bracken John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Robert Good, Penn RQS Bracken Lydia Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Bracken Lydia Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Bracken Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 01/16/1858 4/327 Brackenridg James Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Brackenridg Samuel East Caln An order to bring in 08/26/1845 4/61 Brackenridg William Absconded 07/22/1847 4/106 Brackenridg William Absconded 07/22/1847 4/106 Brackenridg William 75 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Brackenridg William 75 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Brackin Ann Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Brackinridge William Supported in the poor house 07/20/1847 again 4/106 Brackinridge William Supported in the poor house 07/20/1847 again 4/106 Bradbury Joseph Left with permission 1825 1/220 Braddock Henry East Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1848 4/132 Brade Ann 57 Removed or transferred 1826 sent to PhAh RQS/9 Braden Andrew Pocopson An order to bring in 05/26/1851 4/185
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Braden Jane West Chester An order to bring in 09/18/1850 4/170 Braden Jane Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Braden Jane Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Braden Jane 70 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Braden Jane Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Braden Jane Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Braden Jane 70 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Braden Jane 71 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Braden Jane 51 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Braden Jane 74 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Braden Jane 76 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Braden Jane 80 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Braden Jane Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Braden Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Braden John Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Braden Jones 71 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Braden Margary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Braden Margary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Braden Margary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Braden Margary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Braden Margery Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Braden Margery Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Braden Margery Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Braden Margery Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Braden Mary 42 1826 error RQS/9 Braden Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Bradford James 14 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 07/10/1812 1/57 Bradford Thomas 47 Supported in the poor house 02/27/1847 4/98 Bradford Thomas 47 Supported in the poor house 02/27/1847 4/98 Bradford Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/14/1847 4/99 Bradford Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/14/1847 4/99
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bradith Esther Ann 21 Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 12/02/1815 1/84 Bradle Joseph 2 Black New Garden 09/30/1819 1/130 Bradley Amanda 1 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bradley Amanda 2 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Bradley Amanda 2 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Bradley Ann 23 1824 1/206 Bradley Ann 24 1825 1/224 Bradley Ann 26 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Bradley Ann 26 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bradley Ann 28 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bradley Ann 31 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bradley Ann 30 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Bradley Ann 32 Absconded 1831 RQS Bradley Ann 32 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Bradley Barney 40 East Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 11/02/1818 1/118 Bradley Daniel 11 West Bradford 04/19/1812 1/56 Bradley Daniel New Garden An order to bring in 10/21/1853 4/234 Bradley Daniel 18 11/09/1817 1/106 Bradley Daniel 11 1813 1/59 Bradley Daniel 12 Dismissed or discharged 1814 taken by his mother 1/68 Bradley Daniel 18 Absconded 1818 returned 1/108 Bradley Daniel 19 1819 1/120 Bradley Daniel 20 1820 1/132 Bradley Daniel 21 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Bradley Daniel 22 1822 1/166 Bradley Daniel 23 West Bradford 1823 1/183 Bradley Daniel 24 1824 1/202 Bradley Daniel 25 1825 1/220 Bradley Daniel 27 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Bradley Daniel 28 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bradley Daniel 29 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bradley Daniel 30 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bradley Daniel 31 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Bradley Dennis 46 Sadsbury 12/08/1825 1/233 Bradley Dennis 47 1826 RQS/1 Bradley Eleanor 48 1817 1/106 Bradley Eleanor 5 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Bradley Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 03/06/1854 4/242 Bradley Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 04/13/1855 4/262 Bradley Elizabeth Left with permission 06/10/1853 took her child w/ her 4/229 Bradley Elizabeth An order to bring in 06/29/1852 came in w/ her child Mary L. Sprout 4/209 Bradley Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 12/25/1852 delivered a bastard child Emmarena 4/217 Bradley Emma Supported in the poor house 04/13/1855 4/262 Bradley Emmarena Infant Supported in the poor house 12/25/1852 mother Elizabeth 4/217 Bradley Fayette 10/31/1824 parents Daniel & Ann 1/218 Bradley Fayette 2m 1825 1/220 Bradley Fayette 2 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Bradley Gibbons Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/2 Bradley Henry 42 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bradley Jeremiah Westtown 10/06/1822 1/179 Bradley Jeremiah 36 Westtown 10/15/1822 1/180 Bradley John Chester County Poor H 01/02/1823 1/191 Bradley John West Chester An order to bring in 01/21/1857 4/296 Bradley John Left with permission 02/02/1857 4/297 Bradley John 40 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/04/1812 & daughter Mary Ann, error 1/56 Bradley John 40 East Bradford 08/26/1811 1/49 Bradley John West Chester An order to bring in 11/04/1856 4/288 Bradley John 41 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 1/51 Bradley John 42 1813 1/59 Bradley John 43 Died in poor house or deceased 1814 1/68 Bradley John 1 1824 1/202 Bradley John 2 1825 1/220
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bradley John 4 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Bradley John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M James Painter, Ebrd RQS Bradley Joseph 36 11/22/1824 1/218 Bradley Joseph 2 1820 1/132 Bradley Joseph 3 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Bradley Joseph 5 Negro 1822 1/166 Bradley Joseph 6 Negro New Garden 1823 1/183 Bradley Joseph 37 1825 1/220 Bradley Lafayette Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Bradley Lafayette 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 M James Hinkson, WFlw RQS Bradley Lydia Mulatto 01/13/1810 mother is Margaret w 1/41 Bradley Lydia 1 Mulatto 1811 1/46 Bradley Lydia 2 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/53 Bradley Manasses 41 West Chester 08/17/1807 1/24 Bradley Manasses 41 Dismissed or discharged 1807 1/26 Bradley Margaret 25 West Chester 11/18/1809 pregnant 1/36 Bradley Margaret 25 1810 1/39 Bradley Margaret 26 1811 1/46 Bradley Margaret 27 1812 1/53 Bradley Margaret 28 Dismissed or discharged 1813 married John Harris 1/61 Bradley Margaret 29 Dismissed or discharged 1814 1/70 Bradley Mary Lower Oxford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/01/1825 1/231 Bradley Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Bradley Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Bradley Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Bradley Mary 1831 RQS Bradley Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Bradley Mary Ann 10 West Bradford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/04/1812 father John, error 1/56 Bradley Mary Ann 11 1813 1/61 Bradley Mary Ann 12 Dismissed or discharged 1814 taken by mother 1/70 Bradley Nelly 6 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bradley Nelly 63 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Bradley Nelly 64 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Bradley Nelly 67 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Bradley Nelly 64 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Bradley Nelly Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Bradley Nely Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Bradley Patrick Phoenixville An order to bring in 01/13/1857 4/296 Bradley Patrick 40 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Bradley Peeter Willistown An order to bring in 04/01/1850 4/162 Bradley Rosanna 49 1826 RQS/9 Bradley Thomas Westtown An order to bring in 06/17/1854 4/245 Bradley Thomas Dismissed or discharged 06/21/1854 4/246 Bradley William 47 Supported in the poor house 05/09/1845 4/56 Bradley William Dismissed or discharged 05/14/1845 4/56 Bradley William Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Bradly Ann Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Bradly Henry Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Bradly John 4 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bradly Lafayette 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bradly Lot 1 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Brady Andrew Died in poor house or deceased 12/18/1851 4/193 Brady Catharine 23 West Vincent Supported in the poor house 08/30/1847 pregnant 1/108 Brady Catharine 23 West Vincent Supported in the poor house 08/30/1847 pregnant 4/108 Brady Catharine Removed or transferred 09/24/1847 seent to MtCo 4/109 Brady David West Bradford An order to bring in 02/25/1858 4/331 Brady David Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Brady James 53 1826 RQS/1 Brady Jane Ran away 05/22/1851 4/185 Brady John West Bradford An order to bring in 02/05/1849 4/138 Brady John Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1849 4/140 Brady John 23 West Chester Left with permission 10/15/1823 never returned 1/197
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brady Mary 40 Absconded 04/28/1818 dismissed 1/111 Brady Mary 49 Supported in the poor house 09/04/1821 had absconded , date ret 1/152 Brady Mary 52 Absconded 09/09/1824 date returned 1/206 Brady Mary 40 East Fallowfield 11/11/1817 1/106 Brady Mary 48 12/16/1820 1/136 Brady Mary 51 Willistown Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1823 date returned /left to see her children 1/187 Brady Mary 41 1819 1/123 Brady Mary 50 1822 1/170 Brady Mary 53 1825 1/223 Brady Mary 42 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Brady Mary Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Brady Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Brady Mary Ellen An order to bring in 11/21/1848 4/131 Brady Michael West Chester An order to bring in 01/05/1858 4/326 Brady Michael Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1858 4/329 Brady Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 11/16/1858 4/354 Brady Patric Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Brady Patric 38 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brady Patric Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Brady Patrick 30 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Brady Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Brady Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 01/24/1849 4/138 Brady Thomas Supported in the poor house 02/11/1847 left the next morning 4/97 Brady Thomas Supported in the poor house 02/11/1847 left the next morning 4/97 Brady Thomas Left with permission 02/22/1849 4/139 Brady Thomas East Whiteland An order to bring in 04/24/1854 4/244 Brady Thomas Ran away 06/21/1854 4/246 Brainen Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Brainen Patrick Sadsbury An order to bring in 11/22/1850 4/172 Braisten Mary 63 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Braken Ann Taken out for a trial period 04/15/1849 taken on trial by Steve Webb, Pnsb 4/142
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Braman James Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Braman John Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Branan John 11 West Chester An order to bring in 11/18/1856 4/289 Brangan James 21 Charlestown 11/08/1823 1/198 Brangan James 22 Left with permission 1824 1/202 Brannan Barney 10 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/18/1855 M George Sharp, LGrv 4/270 Brannan Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 12/04/1858 4/357 Branner Jacob 44 West Chester 06/13/1822 1/177 Brannon Barney Phoenixville An order to bring in 05/23/1855 4/263 Brannon Barney Ran away 05/24/1855 4/264 Brannon Barney Supported in the poor house 05/28/1855 4/264 Brannon Barney Ran away 06/03/1855 4/264 Brannon Barney An order to bring in 06/04/1855 4/264 Brannon Barney 10 Dismissed or discharged 07/18/1855 taken out by Stephen Baker, Pcps 4/266 Brannon Hugh Pocopson An order to bring in 05/05/1858 4/338 Brannon Hugh Pocopson An order to bring in 06/20/1857 4/304 Brannon Hugh Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1858 4/343 Brannon Hugh Ran away 07/14/1857 4/305 Brannon James Phoenixville An order to bring in 05/23/1855 4/263 Brannon James Ran away 05/24/1855 4/264 Brannon James Supported in the poor house 05/28/1855 4/264 Brannon James Ran away 06/03/1855 4/264 Brannon James An order to bring in 06/04/1855 4/264 Brannon James 8 Dismissed or discharged 07/18/1855 taken out by Stephen Baker, Pcps 4/266 Brannon James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/20/1855 M Stephen Baker, Pcps 4/269 Brannon John 11 Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1857 taken out by George W. Chrisman, ENtm 4/299 Brannon John 11 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/16/1857 M George W. Chrisman, ENtm 4/304 Brannum Samuel Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1855 4/260 Brannum Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 11/27/1854 4/252 Branton Moriah Chester County Poor H 05/20/1807 1/24 Brash Margaret 19 Left with permission 1822 1/170
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bratten Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Braty William Phoenixville An order to bring in 07/22/1856 4/285 Braumoums Martha 31 1825 1/223 Brawford Elizabeth 24 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bray William Dismissed or discharged 01/20/1858 4/327 Bray William Dismissed or discharged 01/20/1858 4/327 Braydon Jane 75 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Breasted Mary 64 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Breient John 40 London Grove Absconded 12/24/1817 1/114 Breneman Jacob E. Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Brenman Peter Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Brenner Jacob Left with permission 04/11/1824 1/214 Brennor Jacob 55 Canal Left with permission 09/28/1823 1/197 Breslin Patrick Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/05/1855 4/261 Brestead Mary 64 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Brestead Mary 55 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Brested Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Breston Mary 42 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brey William Phoenixville An order to bring in 01/07/1858 4/326 Brian Moses Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Brian Moses Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Brice Henrietta Dismissed or discharged 11/20/1849 4/150 Brient John 11/12/1823 1/199 Briggs Samuel Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Briggs Samuel Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Bright James 30 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bright William Dismissed or discharged 02/11/1846 came in w/ William Spring & John Wilson 4/72 Bright William Dismissed or discharged 02/11/1846 came in w/ William Spring & John Wilson 4/72 Brigs Adelia Black Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 4/106 Brigs Adelia Black Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 4/106 Brill Jamas West Caln An order to bring in 02/21/1851 4/181
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brill James Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1851 4/182 Brindle Eliza Jane 26 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 10/27/1846 4/86 Brindle Eliza Jane 26 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 10/27/1846 4/86 Brindle Eliza Jane Dismissed or discharged 11/24/1846 sent to the railroad to go to Clairfield Co. 4/88 Brindle Eliza Jane Dismissed or discharged 11/24/1846 sent to the railroad to go to Clairfield Co. 4/88 Brinnoin John 25 Negro Upper Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 09/01/1824 1/216 Brinton Caleb 60 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 10/06/1845 4/63 Brinton Caleb Absconded 10/14/1845 4/63 Brinton Harriot 01/24/1813 mother Black Poll Brinton 1/63 Brinton Harriott Died in poor house or deceased 1814 1/70 Brinton Mary 29 Negro West Bradford 11/02/1815 1/84 Brinton Mary 29 Negro 1816 1/88 Brinton Mary 30 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/99 Brinton Moriah Dismissed or discharged 09/18/1807 mother; Sabina Brinton 1/27 Brinton Moses 22 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Brinton Poll Black 12/00/1810 1/43 Brinton Richard Died in poor house or deceased 01/15/1811 mother Black Poll Brinton ?? 1/47 Brinton Sabina 22 Pikeland 07/01/1807 1/24 Brinton Sabina 22 Dismissed or discharged 1807 pregnant 1/27 Brinton Sidney Mulatto 06/27/1806 1/20 Brinton Sidney 4m 1806 1/22 Brinton Sidney 1 Dismissed or discharged 1807 1/26 Brinton Sidney 2 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 M Warwick Martin 1/31 Brisland Barney 85 Uwchlan An order to bring in 02/27/1852 4/202 Brisland Barney Died in poor house or deceased 03/25/1852 4/204 Brison Samuel West Fallowfield An order to bring in 04/19/1858 4/337 Bristead Mary 66 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Bristed Mary West Chester Left with permission 05/10/1824 1/214 Brister Ann Eliza Jane West Chester An order to bring in 09/24/1856 4/287 Brister Ann Eliza Jane 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/18/1856 4/290 Bristo Male Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 10/01/1825 still born child of Sophia 1/232
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bristo Mary 22 West Chester 10/21/1823 1/198 Bristo Sophia Supported in the poor house 10/01/1825 delivered a male stillborn child 1/232 Bristo Sophia 26 Negro Left with permission 10/28/1824 date returned 1/206 Bristo Sophia Negro 1826 RQS/9 Bristoe Jacob 85 Negro Absconded 1824 1/202 Bristoe Jacob 86 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/220 Bristoe Sophia 06/00/1823 or last name Allen /crossed out 1/194 Bristoe Sophia Absconded 09/00/1822 1/179 Bristoe Sophia Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bristoe Sophia Black Absconded 1828 RQS Briten Benjamin 40 Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 4/97 Briten Benjamin 40 Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 4/97 Briton Isaac S. Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1858 4/350 Britt Patric Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Britten Isaac S West Chester An order to bring in 07/14/1858 4/344 Brittinham Mary Black Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Britton Benjamin 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/20/1847 4/98 Britton Benjamin 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/20/1847 4/98 Britton Deborah West Chester Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/25/1817 dd at William Bennetts WChs/can't move 1/103 Britton James Supported in the poor house 06/06/1845 4/58 Britton James Dismissed or discharged 06/13/1845 4/58 Britton Thomas 70 Negro West Marlborough Removed or transferred 11/05/1813 sent to DlPh 1/66 Brock Mark Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brodley Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Brofey John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/25/1858 4/360 Brogan Luke Canal Supported in the poor house 09/09/1846 4/83 Brogan Luke Canal Supported in the poor house 09/09/1846 4/83 Brogan Luke Dismissed or discharged 09/12/1846 4/83 Brogan Luke Dismissed or discharged 09/12/1846 4/83 Brogan Luke West Chester An order to bring in 12/01/1856 4/289 Brogan Martha West Bradford An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brogan Martha West Bradford An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106 Brogans Richard Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/24/1845 M John E. Leonard, Kent 4/59 Brooke Lusk Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Brookens Samuel Dismissed or discharged 05/20/1850 4/165 Brookhouse Rudolph 67 New Garden 11/12/1800 1/3 Brookhouse Rudolph 71 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/10 Brookhouse Rudolph 72 1805 1/16 Brookhouse Rudolph 73 1807 1/21 Brookhouse Rudolph 74 1807 1/25 Brookhouse Rudolph 75 1809 1/30 Brookhouse Rudolph 76 1810 1/37 Brookhouse Rudolph 77 1811 1/44 Brookhouse Rudolph 78 1812 1/51 Brookhouse Rudolph 79 1813 1/59 Brookhouse Rudolph 82 1816 1/86 Brookhouse Rudolph 83 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/97 Brookhoyse Rudolph 81 1815 1/77 Brookins Samuel Black Left with permission 01/24/1848 4/119 Brookins Samuel 17 Black West Pikeland Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 4/106 Brookins Samuel 17 Black West Pikeland Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 4/106 Brooks Harriett Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Brooks Margarett Absconded 1839 RQS Brooks William Franci 4 Oxford An order to bring in 11/11/1857 4/313 Broomall Evan Delaware County Poor Died in poor house or deceased 05/00/1823 twin sister Ruth 1/194 Broomall Ruth Delaware County Poor Died in poor house or deceased 05/00/1823 twin brother Evan 1/194 Broomer John 28 10/31/1820 1/145 Broomer John 29 Absconded 1821 1/147 Broomer Margaret East Nottingham An order to bring in 03/20/1849 came in w/ William 4/141 Broomer Thomas Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Broomer William East Nottingham An order to bring in 03/20/1849 came in w/ Margaret 4/141 Broomhall Ann 28 Delaware County Poor Died in poor house or deceased 01/14/1823 twins Evan & Ruth 1/193
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Broomhall Evan 3m 01/14/1823 1/193 Broomhall Joshua 36 Absconded 03/26/1825 1/229 Broomhall Joshua Absconded 1832 RQS Broomhall Margaret West Chester An order to bring in 01/18/1851 4/179 Broomhall Margaret Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1851 4/180 Broomhall Samuel An order to bring in 01/18/1851 4/179 Broomhall Samuel Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1851 4/180 Broomhall Thomas Left with permission 01/23/1847 4/96 Broomhall Thomas Left with permission 01/23/1847 4/96 Broomhall Thomas 60 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 12/22/1846 4/89 Broomhall Thomas 60 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 12/22/1846 4/89 Brothers Hannah West Chester An order to bring in 12/18/1857 husband John 4/317 Brothers Hannah Dismissed or discharged 12/21/1857 husband John 4/317 Brothers James Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 1818 omitted 1/116 Brothers John West Chester An order to bring in 12/18/1857 wife Hannah 4/317 Brothers John Dismissed or discharged 12/21/1857 wife Hannah 4/317 Brower John Unionville An order to bring in 08/23/1853 4/232 Brower John Dismissed or discharged 08/25/1853 4/232 Browers Mary Supported in the poor house 06/01/1845 again; pregnant 4/57 Browers Mary Supported in the poor house 12/07/1845 delivered a dead bastard child 4/65 Brown Abigail Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Brown Abram 3m Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/18/1848 4/125 Brown Adley 60 Died in poor house or deceased 02/08/1847 4/97 Brown Adley 60 Died in poor house or deceased 02/08/1847 4/97 Brown Alley 60 West Bradford Supported in the poor house 12/07/1846 4/89 Brown Amelia 18 London Grove Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/15/1802 1/6 Brown Amelia Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Brown Andrew Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Brown Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 M Jesse Hills, NGrd RQS Brown Anna Maria 3 Black Pennsbury An order to bring in 03/03/1858 mother Sarah Ann 4/332 Brown Anna Maria Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/18/1856 M Thomas G. Smedley, Nwln 4/279
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Anna Maria Colored Kennett Square An order to bring in 09/22/1855 4/268 Brown Anna Maria 12 Taken out for a trial period 10/11/1855 taken out on trial by Thomas Smedley, Nwln 4/268 Brown Anna Maria Black Supported in the poor house 12/03/1856 brought in from Thomas G. Smedley's 4/289 Brown Anna Maria 12 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/13/1856 4/290 Brown Annis Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Brown Annis C. 40 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Brown Bridget Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1858 4/338 Brown Bridget Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1857 took her child George w/ her 4/305 Brown Bridget Supported in the poor house 06/30/1857 child George 4/305 Brown Bridget West Chester An order to bring in 12/20/1856 child George 4/290 Brown Caleb Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Brown Caleb Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M John Galaspie RQS Brown Caleb Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Brown Catharine 17 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/20/1846 4/73 Brown Catharine 17 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/20/1846 4/73 Brown Charles 14m Black Pennsbury An order to bring in 03/03/1858 mother Sarah Ann 4/332 Brown Charles Negro West Caln 08/30/1825 1/231 Brown Charles Ann 36 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Brown Christopher Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Brown Cornelius 77 East Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 12/06/1800 1/2 Brown Daniel Absconded 1842 RQS Brown David 25 Died in poor house or deceased 03/07/1858 4/332 Brown David West Nottingham An order to bring in 09/19/1857 4/309 Brown David Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Brown Edward Supported in the poor house 11/07/1857 4/312 Brown Efraim 23 Black East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 09/12/1844 4/39 Brown Eleanor 19 Negro Lower Oxford Absconded 11/12/1824 brought back 12/07/1824 1/218 Brown Eleanor 20 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1825 taken out by her father Jacob 1/224 Brown Eleanor Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Brown Elisha Supported in the poor house 02/20/1847 again 4/98 Brown Elisha Supported in the poor house 02/20/1847 again 4/98
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Elisha London Grove An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 Brown Elisha Supported in the poor house 03/13/1848 again 4/121 Brown Elisha Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1847 4/101 Brown Elisha Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1847 4/101 Brown Elisha Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 again 4/103 Brown Elisha Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 again 4/103 Brown Elisha Ran away 08/09/1848 4/127 Brown Elisha Dismissed or discharged 08/11/1847 returned 4/107 Brown Elisha Dismissed or discharged 08/11/1847 returned 4/107 Brown Elisha Left with permission 08/31/1847 returned the next day 4/108 Brown Elisha Left with permission 08/31/1847 returned the next day 1/108 Brown Elisha 40 Unionville Supported in the poor house 10/14/1846 4/85 Brown Elisha 40 Unionville Supported in the poor house 10/14/1846 4/85 Brown Elisha Absconded 11/09/1846 4/87 Brown Elisha Absconded 11/09/1846 4/87 Brown Elisha Absconded 11/16/1847 4/111 Brown Elizabeth 4 West Bradford An order to bring in 04/02/1852 mother Martha 4/205 Brown Elizabeth 4 Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1852 taken out by her father 4/205 Brown Elizabeth 2w Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 06/15/1812 mother Sarah, sister Mary, bro Joeseph/ Th FizP 1/56 Brown Elizabeth 16 Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 08/03/1820 1/143 Brown Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/206 Brown Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/223 Brown Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1826 RQS/9 Brown Ellen Black Newlin An order to bring in 03/11/1853 & her child Harvey 4/226 Brown Ellen Left with permission 09/10/1854 took her child 4/249 Brown Ellen 22 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Brown Ellen 27 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Ellen Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Brown Ellen 34 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Brown Ellen 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Brown Ellen Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Emanuel Child Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 4/158 Brown Emanuel Child Black Supported in the poor house 02/06/1850 mother Jane 4/159 Brown Emanuel 6m Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/01/1850 4/162 Brown Emanuel Supported in the poor house 12/13/1849 mother Jane 4/151 Brown Ephraim Black Absconded 09/17/1844 4/40 Brown Flora 68 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Brown Flora Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Brown Frank 4m Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/06/1855 4/266 Brown George 19m Died in poor house or deceased 01/04/1858 4/326 Brown George Ran away 04/06/1850 4/162 Brown George 15m Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1857 mother Bridget 4/305 Brown George Child Supported in the poor house 06/30/1857 mother Bridget 4/305 Brown George West Bradford An order to bring in 10/17/1858 4/351 Brown George Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/28/1850 4/171 Brown George 6m West Chester An order to bring in 12/20/1856 mother Bridget 4/290 Brown George Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Brown George 25 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Brown George 27 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Brown George 31 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Brown George 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Brown George 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brown George Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Brown George Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Brown George W. West Bradford An order to bring in 12/22/1849 4/152 Brown Hamilton 43 Absconded 1831 RQS Brown Hannah Infant Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Hannah Maria 13 Black Supported in the poor house 06/12/1857 came in w/ Barnard Lowman 4/304 Brown Hannah Maria 13 Black Taken out for a trial period 07/07/1857 taken out on trial by Casner Hannaway, NGrd 4/305 Brown Harvey Child Black Newlin An order to bring in 03/11/1853 mother Ellen 4/226 Brown Henrey West Bradford Supported in the poor house 01/30/1854 4/241 Brown Henry Ran away 02/01/1854 4/241
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Henry Ran away 04/02/1854 4/243 Brown Henry 15 Black London Grove Supported in the poor house 08/28/1843 4/19 Brown Henry I. 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Brown Henry L. 6 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Brown Henry Lee Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Brown Henry Lee Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1840 M Richard P.Evans, Down RQS Brown Hesehia Supported in the poor house 09/29/1844 4/40 Brown Hesekia Dismissed or discharged 09/30/1844 4/40 Brown Hugh 45 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Brown Hugh Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Brown Jacob 23 Supported in the poor house 06/19/1844 4/36 Brown Jacob Left with permission 07/15/1844 4/36 Brown Jacob 14 Black Philadelphia Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1843 came w/ Margarett Griffith 4/19 Brown Jacob 14 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/05/1843 4/19 Brown Jacob Supported in the poor house 11/18/1844 again 4/43 Brown Jacob Absconded 12/04/1844 4/44 Brown James Dismissed or discharged 01/21/1856 4/276 Brown James Supported in the poor house 01/31/1856 4/277 Brown James Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1856 4/278 Brown James Supported in the poor house 02/29/1856 4/278 Brown James Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1856 4/280 Brown James Supported in the poor house 04/17/1856 4/281 Brown James Infant Black Supported in the poor house 10/19/1857 mother Jane 4/310 Brown James Supported in the poor house 11/22/1858 4/355 Brown James Dismissed or discharged 11/24/1858 4/355 Brown James West Chester An order to bring in 12/04/1858 4/357 Brown James Supported in the poor house 12/08/1858 4/357 Brown James Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 12/17/1854 4/253 Brown James Dismissed or discharged 12/17/1858 4/358 Brown James Supported in the poor house 12/22/1858 4/359 Brown James Black 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown James Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Brown James 39 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Brown Jane Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 child Emanuel 4/158 Brown Jane Black Supported in the poor house 02/06/1850 came in w/ her child Emanuel 4/159 Brown Jane 22 Black Downingtown Supported in the poor house 02/24/1848 pregnant 4/120 Brown Jane Black Marshallton An order to bring in 03/01/1852 4/202 Brown Jane Dismissed or discharged 04/17/1850 4/164 Brown Jane Supported in the poor house 05/22/1852 delivered a black, bastard child Samuel 4/207 Brown Jane 4 Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/06/1857 parents Robert & Sarah 4/303 Brown Jane 4 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/28/1857 4/305 Brown Jane Ran away 07/10/1848 4/126 Brown Jane Black Valley An order to bring in 09/08/1857 4/308 Brown Jane Black Supported in the poor house 10/19/1857 delivered a child James 4/310 Brown Jane Black Supported in the poor house 11/01/1849 pregnant 4/149 Brown Jane Left with permission 11/19/1853 took her children 4/235 Brown Jane Black Supported in the poor house 12/13/1849 delivered a bastard child Emanuel 4/151 Brown Jane Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Brown Jane Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Brown Joanna Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 order for her 2 children also 4/99 Brown Joanna Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 order for her 2 children also 4/99 Brown Joanna Black Absconded 04/05/1844 4/32 Brown Joanna 24 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Joanna 31 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Brown Joanna 32 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Brown John Child Black Left with permission 01/04/1848 taken out by his mother Lucretia 4/118 Brown John 40 Westtown Absconded 01/20/1824 returned 1/211 Brown John White Canal 01/30/1823 1/191 Brown John 02/07/1824 crossed out 1/212 Brown John Supported in the poor house 02/10/1844 again, [from Milltown??] 4/29 Brown John West Chester An order to bring in 02/19/1858 4/330 Brown John West Bradford An order to bring in 03/13/1858 4/332
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown John Black Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Brown John Dismissed or discharged 03/25/1844 4/31 Brown John Goshen Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1845 4/54 Brown John Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 again 4/75 Brown John Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 again 4/75 Brown John Supported in the poor house 03/29/1845 again 4/54 Brown John Supported in the poor house 04/06/1845 again 4/55 Brown John 63 West Bradford 04/26/1814 1/74 Brown John West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/05/1844 again 4/35 Brown John Supported in the poor house 06/12/1844 again 4/36 Brown John Supported in the poor house 07/07/1847 again 4/105 Brown John Supported in the poor house 07/07/1847 again 4/105 Brown John Child Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/19/1847 came in w/ his mother [Lucretia] 4/105 Brown John Child Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/19/1847 came in w/ his mother [Lucretia] 4/105 Brown John Left with permission 07/23/1846 4/81 Brown John Left with permission 07/23/1846 4/81 Brown John Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 4/345 Brown John West Chester An order to bring in 09/10/1857 4/308 Brown John Left without permission 09/16/1844 left the 14th 4/39 Brown John Left with permission 09/17/1846 4/84 Brown John Left with permission 09/17/1846 4/84 Brown John Supported in the poor house 09/19/1844 again 4/40 Brown John 50 Died in poor house or deceased 09/21/1847 4/109 Brown John Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Brown John Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Brown John Charlestown 10/24/1821 1/163 Brown John Left with permission 10/31/1843 4/23 Brown John Upper Oxford An order to bring in 11/20/1848 4/130 Brown John Left without permission 12/14/1844 4/45 Brown John Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1858 4/360 Brown John 33 1822 1/166
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown John 27 Negro Charlestown Dismissed or discharged 1823 1/183 Brown John 28 Negro 1824 crossed out 1/202 Brown John Infant Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Brown John Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Brown John 67 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Brown John 70 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Brown John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brown John Absconded 1840 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brown John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Brown John Absconded 1841 RQS Brown John 56 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Brown John T. West Nottingham An order to bring in 12/27/1854 wife Mary 4/253 Brown John W. Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 on his way to Chambersburgh 4/84 Brown John W. Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 on his way to Chambersburgh 4/84 Brown John W. Dismissed or discharged 10/05/1846 4/85 Brown John W. Dismissed or discharged 10/05/1846 4/85 Brown Joseph Left without permission 01/17/1854 4/241 Brown Joseph Negro Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1822 taken by mother 1/175 Brown Joseph 2.6 Goshen 06/15/1812 mother Sarah, sisters Mary & Eliz/ Th FiztP 1/56 Brown Joseph East Vincent An order to bring in 07/04/1855 4/265 Brown Joseph 23 Black Died in poor house or deceased 07/08/1855 4/265 Brown Joseph 2 London Grove 09/21/1820 1/144 Brown Joseph An order to bring in 12/07/1853 4/236 Brown Joseph 2 Dismissed or discharged 1813 taken by his mother Sarah 1/59
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Joseph 3 Dismissed or discharged 1821 taken by mother 1/147 Brown Joseph 4 Negro London Grove Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M Davies Hayes, Loxf 1/183 Brown Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Brown Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 dismissed RQS Brown Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Brown Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Brown Joseph 1831 RQS Brown Joshua 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/1 Brown Joshua Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Brown Joshua 63 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Joshua Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Joshua Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Joshua 64 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Joshua 65 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Brown Joshua Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Brown Joshua Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Brown Julia Ann West Bradford 02/24/1812 pregnant 1/55 Brown Julius 83 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Brown Julius 30 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Brown Julius 84 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Brown Julius 85 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Brown Julius 86 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Julius Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Brown Levi West Nottingham Supported in the poor house 08/11/1846 4/81 Brown Levi West Nottingham Supported in the poor house 08/11/1846 4/81 Brown Levi Left with permission 09/12/1843 went to work for T. Lamborne Esq. 4/19 Brown Levi Supported in the poor house 12/07/1843 came back from Townsend Lamborn's 4/25 Brown Levi 51 Died in poor house or deceased 12/17/1847 4/112 Brown Levi Absconded 12/25/1843 4/26 Brown Levi 40 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Brown Lucretia Black Left with permission 01/04/1848 took her child John 4/118
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Lucretia Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/19/1847 came in w/ her son John 4/105 Brown Lucretia Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/19/1847 came in w/ her son John 4/105 Brown Lydia 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Brown Lydia Black Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Brown M____ Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Brown Margaret Supported in the poor house 03/18/1856 husband William 4/279 Brown Margaret Dismissed or discharged 06/01/1858 4/340 Brown Margaret Supported in the poor house 06/19/1858 4/342 Brown Margaret Dismissed or discharged 07/22/1858 taken out by her son Robert Davies, LnCo 4/344 Brown Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Brown Margaret Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M William Stanly RQS Brown Margaret Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1842 M Samuel P. Harry, Uwch RQS Brown Margarett Black Supported in the poor house 06/24/1845 cancelled her indenture 4/59 Brown Margarett East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Brown Margarett East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Brown Margarett Black Absconded 1841 RQS Brown Maria 22 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Maria Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Brown Maria Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Brown Mariah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Brown Mariah Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Brown Martha West Bradford An order to bring in 04/02/1852 & her 3 children; Susan, Elizabeth & William 4/205 Brown Martha Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1852 & her 3 children taken out by her husband 4/205 Brown Martha West Bradford An order to bring in 04/28/1853 & her 3 children Susanna, Mary Elzb & Wm Henry 4/227 Brown Martha Supported in the poor house 05/30/1853 delivered a female child 4/228 Brown Martha Dismissed or discharged 07/20/1853 taken out by her husband w/ her 2 children 4/231 Brown Martha Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Brown Martha Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Martha Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Brown Martha Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Brown Mary Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/29/1845 M Marshall W. Atkins, UOxf 4/51
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Mary 40 London Britain 02/22/1822 1/174 Brown Mary Black Dismissed or discharged 03/20/1846 alias Catharine /taken by Mrs. Dowlin, Brnd 4/74 Brown Mary Black Dismissed or discharged 03/20/1846 alias Catharine /taken by Mrs. Dowlin, Brnd 4/74 Brown Mary West Chester An order to bring in 04/16/1854 4/243 Brown Mary 11 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/20/1858 M William B. Norris, WNtg 4/337 Brown Mary East Nottingham Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/25/1820 1/142 Brown Mary Black Taken out for a trial period 06/13/1845 taken on trial by James Kent b, WFlw 4/58 Brown Mary 2w Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 06/15/1812 mother Sarah, sister Eliz, bro Joseph Th FizP 1/56 Brown Mary Left with permission 06/29/1854 4/246 Brown Mary 18m Pennsborough Supported in the poor house 08/18/1844 from Pennsborough 4/38 Brown Mary Mulatto 10/15/1807 mother Barbara Shaub w 1/28 Brown Mary 2 Mulatto Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/30/1809 M Joseph Catteral Sdsb 1/36 Brown Mary 8 Taken out for a trial period 11/09/1854 taken out on trial by William [Vorres], ENtg 4/252 Brown Mary Left with permission 11/25/1858 4/355 Brown Mary Taken out for a trial period 11/26/1844 taken on trial by Marshall [Ailkin], Penn 4/43 Brown Mary Supported in the poor house 12/17/1858 4/359 Brown Mary Black Dismissed or discharged 12/26/1845 sent for her clothes at James Meredith's 4/66 Brown Mary West Nottingham An order to bring in 12/27/1854 husband John T. 4/253 Brown Mary 1 Mulatto Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 1/31 Brown Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/152 Brown Mary 4 Negro 1822 1/170 Brown Mary 5 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M David Truman Esq., Sdsb 1/187 Brown Mary 50 London Britain 1823 1/187 Brown Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Brown Mary 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Brown Mary 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Brown Mary Anna 6 Taken out for a trial period 05/17/1853 taken out on trial by George Rumbaugh, Down 4/228 Brown Mary Elizabet West Bradford An order to bring in 04/28/1853 parents Martha & James 4/227 Brown Michael 37 West Chester 08/07/1822 1/177 Brown Nathan 4 East Caln Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/29/1810 M Samuel Lewis 1/42 Brown Nathan Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1818 M Nathan Watson NGrd 1/115
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Patty Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Brown Pennock Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M Eliza Henderson RQS Brown Pennock Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Brown Perry 30 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Brown Perry Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Brown Perry Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Brown Perry Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Brown Peter West Chester An order to bring in 03/12/1852 4/203 Brown Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1852 4/203 Brown Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1852 4/203 Brown Peter Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Brown Peter 37 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Brown Peter Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Brown Peter Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Brown Phebe 4 Negro West Chester Dismissed or discharged 01/31/1803 1/7 Brown Phebe Ann 18 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Brown Phebe Ann Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Brown Rachel 87 Died in poor house or deceased 08/31/1851 4/188 Brown Rachel 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Brown Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Brown Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Brown Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Brown Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Brown Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Brown Rachel J. Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Brown Rebecca Left without permission 09/22/1843 w/ mother Srah Ann, to live w/ William Webb, WMrl 4/20 Brown Rebecca 3 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/29/1858 4/360 Brown Rebecco 5 Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/06/1857 parents Robert & Sarah 4/303 Brown Robert 7m Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/15/1858 4/327 Brown Robert West Bradford An order to bring in 05/08/1858 4/339 Brown Robert Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1858 4/339
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Robert 4w Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/06/1857 parents Robert & Sarah 4/303 Brown Robert Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/06/1857 wife Sarah & 3 children; Jane, Rebecco & Robert 4/303 Brown Robert Black Ran away 06/10/1857 4/304 Brown Robert Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/17/1857 4/304 Brown Robert 58 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/21/1857 4/304 Brown Samuel 2 Died in poor house or deceased 01/20/1850 4/158 Brown Samuel Westtown An order to bring in 01/29/1849 brought in w/ William 4/138 Brown Samuel Infant Black Supported in the poor house 05/22/1852 mother Jane 4/207 Brown Samuel 5 Black Downingtown Supported in the poor house 11/18/1857 4/314 Brown Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Brown Samuel & Fml Pennsbury Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/04/1824 wife & 5 children, all aided 1/217 Brown Sarah Black Uwchlan An order to bring in 04/02/1848 4/122 Brown Sarah 27 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/07/1848 4/122 Brown Sarah Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/06/1857 husband Robert & 3 children; Jane, Rebbeco 7 Rober 4/303 Brown Sarah 28 Goshen 06/15/1812 & twins Mary & Eliz, & son Joseph/ fr Th FitzP 1/56 Brown Sarah 28 Absconded 1813 took her child Joseph 1/61 Brown Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Brown Sarah 16 Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Brown Sarah Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M James Chrisman RQS Brown Sarah Ann Black Pennsbury An order to bring in 03/03/1858 & her 2 children; Anna Maria & Charles 4/332 Brown Sarah Ann Black An order to bring in 06/01/1858 4/340 Brown Sarah Ann Black Supported in the poor house 06/02/1858 delivered a bastard child William Isaiah 4/340 Brown Sarah Ann Left without permission 09/22/1843 w/ child Rebecca, to live w/ William Webb, WMrl 4/20 Brown Susan 7 West Bradford An order to bring in 04/02/1852 mother Martha 4/205 Brown Susan 7 Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1852 taken out by her father 4/205 Brown Susanna Black West Chester An order to bring in 02/27/1844 4/30 Brown Susanna West Bradford An order to bring in 04/28/1853 parents Martha & James 4/227 Brown Susanna 7 Taken out for a trial period 05/03/1853 taken out on trial by Steven Townsend, Penn 4/227 Brown Thomas 31 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Brown Wesley West Chester An order to bring in 09/17/1850 4/170 Brown Westley Black Westtown Supported in the poor house 07/22/1846 4/81
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown Westley Black Westtown Supported in the poor house 07/22/1846 4/81 Brown Westley Black Left with permission 09/08/1846 4/83 Brown Westley Black Left with permission 09/08/1846 4/83 Brown William 89 Died in poor house or deceased 01/06/1849 4/137 Brown William Honeybrook An order to bring in 01/08/1856 from Wybg 4/276 Brown William Supported in the poor house 01/19/1845 was away w/out leave 4/50 Brown William Westtown An order to bring in 01/29/1849 brought in w/ Samuel 4/138 Brown William 7 Died in poor house or deceased 03/17/1858 4/333 Brown William Supported in the poor house 03/18/1856 wife Margaret 4/279 Brown William 2 West Bradford An order to bring in 04/02/1852 mother Martha 4/205 Brown William 2 Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1852 taken out by his father 4/205 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1856 4/280 Brown William Supported in the poor house 04/09/1856 4/280 Brown William 50 West Caln 04/23/1824 1/214 Brown William Supported in the poor house 04/23/1844 again 4/33 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 04/28/1856 4/281 Brown William Left with permission 05/27/1844 4/35 Brown William West Chester An order to bring in 06/04/1856 4/283 Brown William An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Brown William An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1856 4/284 Brown William East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Brown William East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Brown William East Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 08/22/1843 4/18 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 08/29/1858 4/348 Brown William Warwick An order to bring in 09/26/1843 4/20 Brown William West Bradford An order to bring in 09/26/1843 4/20 Brown William Coventry Supported in the poor house 10/02/1844 again 4/40 Brown William 3 Black Died in poor house or deceased 10/06/1849 4/148 Brown William Nantmeal Left without permission 11/12/1844 4/43 Brown William Waynesburg An order to bring in 11/17/1857 4/314
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Brown William Nantmeal Supported in the poor house 11/19/1844 4/43 Brown William Warwick Absconded 12/12/1844 4/44 Brown William Supported in the poor house 12/20/1844 4/45 Brown William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/202 Brown William 51 1825 1/220 Brown William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1826 RQS/1 Brown William 53 1826 RQS/1 Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Brown William 50 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Brown William Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Brown William Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 04/28/1853 parents Martha & James 4/227 Brown William Henry Child Colored West Chester An order to bring in 08/05/1852 4/211 Brown William Isaiah Infant Black Supported in the poor house 06/02/1858 mother Sarah Ann 4/340 Browns Samuel & Fml 1825 wife & 5 children 1/220 Brrokhouse Rudolph 80 1814 1/68 Brunswick Phebe 15m Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/10/1854 4/241 Brunswick Phebe 1 Black Upper Oxford An order to bring in 11/14/1853 4/235 Bruten Henry 35 Vincent 10/18/1823 1/198 Bruten Henry 36 Left with permission 1824 1/202 Bryan Dennis West Fallowfield 10/05/1816 1/95 Bryan Dennis 24 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Bryan James West Bradford An order to bring in 02/03/1858 4/329 Bryan James Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Bryan James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/19/1857 4/317 Bryan James Dismissed or discharged 12/30/1857 4/319 Bryan John Left with permission 1814 went to LnCo 1/72
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bryan Peter 42 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Bryan William 15 Negro Willistown Absconded 09/17/1825 from William Huey's /crossed out 1/231 Bryan William Willistown 10/29/1825 1/232 Bryan William 17 Negro 1826 RQS/1 Bryan William 19 Absconded 1830 RQS Bryer baby boy 1d Supported in the poor house 11/15/1847 mother Sarah Ann 4/110 Bryer George East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/08/1848 4/126 Bryer Rosetta Black New Garden Supported in the poor house 09/19/1847 came in w/ her mother Sarah Ann 4/108 Bryer Sarah Ann Black New Garden Supported in the poor house 09/19/1847 came in w/ her child Rosetta 4/108 Bryer Sarah Ann Black Supported in the poor house 11/15/1847 delivered a male bastard child 4/110 Bucannon Mathew 78 Honeybrook Supported in the poor house 10/26/1846 4/86 Bucannon Mathew 78 Honeybrook Supported in the poor house 10/26/1846 4/86 Buchanan James 69 Uwchlan Absconded 05/06/1816 1/92 Buchanan James 69 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/97 Buchanan Mary Dismissed or discharged 01/02/1854 husband William 4/241 Buchanan Mathew 79 Died in poor house or deceased 01/19/1848 4/119 Buchanan Mathew Left with permission 04/28/1847 4/102 Buchanan Mathew Left with permission 04/28/1847 4/102 Buchanan Mathew Dismissed or discharged 05/15/1847 again 4/102 Buchanan Mathew Dismissed or discharged 05/15/1847 again 4/102 Buchanan Richard 70 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Buchanan Richard Wi 80 Negro Absconded 1822 1/166 Buchanan William Dismissed or discharged 01/02/1854 wife Mary 4/241 Buchannan Mary West Bradford An order to bring in 12/25/1853 came in w/ her husband William 4/236 Buchannan William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/25/1853 came in w/ his wife Msry 4/236 Buchanon Mathew Supported in the poor house 05/18/1847 again 4/103 Buchanon Mathew Supported in the poor house 05/18/1847 again 4/103 Bucher Hanah 81 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/17/1853 4/232 Bucher Samuel 78 Died in poor house or deceased 08/31/1850 4/169 Buck Abraham 29 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Buck Benjamin East Fallowfield An order to bring in 11/11/1852 4/215
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Buck Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1852 4/216 Buck Daniel Child Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Buck Isaac Black West Fallowfield An order to bring in 01/19/1847 4/96 Buck Isaac Black West Fallowfield An order to bring in 01/19/1847 4/96 Buckelew Mary A. Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Bucket Richard Ran away 09/07/1855 4/267 Bucket Richard Black Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1856 4/287 Bucket Richard Black Supported in the poor house 10/18/1856 4/287 Bucket Richard Supported in the poor house 12/17/1855 4/270 Buckley Brian Tredyffrin An order to bring in 09/03/1852 4/212 Buckley Bryan Dismissed or discharged 11/04/1852 4/215 Buckley Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Joshua Smith, WBrd RQS Buckley Henry Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1858 4/343 Buckley James Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Buckley Jane 3 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Buckley Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Thomas Wilson, Eflw RQS Buckley Joel 59 West Bradford Absconded 03/08/1814 1/73 Buckley John 1 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Buckley Margaret 35 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Buckley Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Buckley Margaret 37 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Buckley Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Buckley William 1826 RQS/2 Bucklien Mary Ann Absconded 1831 RQS Buckliew Mary Ann 19 Absconded 1830 RQS Buckly James 3 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Buckwalter Mary Ann Absconded 1836 RQS Bud William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Bud William Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Budd James Black Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Budd William Baltimore Supported in the poor house 04/27/1847 4/102
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Budd William Baltimore Supported in the poor house 04/27/1847 4/102 Budd William Dismissed or discharged 05/12/1847 4/102 Budd William Dismissed or discharged 05/12/1847 4/102 Budd William 30 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Budd William Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Budd William Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Buffington Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/01/1805 M James Brown, WCln 1/15 Buffington Barbara 26 East Caln 10/28/1815 pregnant 1/84 Buffington Barbara 26 1816 1/88 Buffington Barbara 27 1817 1/99 Buffington Barbara 28 1818 1/111 Buffington Barbara 29 1819 1/123 Buffington Barbara 30 1820 1/136 Buffington Barbara 31 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Buffington Barbara 32 1822 1/170 Buffington Barbara 33 Brandywine 1823 1/187 Buffington Barbara 34 1824 1/206 Buffington Barbara 35 1825 1/223 Buffington Barbara 37 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Buffington Barbara 38 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Buffington Barbara 39 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Buffington Barbara 40 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Buffington Barbara 47 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Buffington Barbara 48 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Buffington Barbara Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Buffington Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1803 1/8 Buffington Catharine 68 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1804 1/13 Buffington Hannah 38 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Buffington Hannah Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Buffington James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1814 M John Mason, Uwch 1/75 Buffington Jesse 55 West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/24/1843 4/9
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Buffington Jesse 55 Died in poor house or deceased 03/25/1843 4/9 Buffington Margaret 40 West Caln 03/05/1822 pregnant 1/175 Buffington Rebecca 26 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Buffington Richard Sadsbury Died in poor house or deceased 01/03/1821 1/156 Buffington Richard Chester County Poor H 11/15/1815 mother Barbara 1/84 Buffington Richard 1 Died in poor house or deceased 1816 1/86 Buffington Thomas 02/12/1821 date returned 1/158 Buffington Thomas 7/8 West Caln 08/10/1818 1/117 Buffington Thomas 8 1819 1/120 Buffington Thomas 9 Dismissed or discharged 1820 taken by mother 1/132 Buffington Thomas 10 1822 1/166 Buffington Thomas 12 West Caln Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1823 M Andrew G. Griswell, Lndn 1/183 Buglas Margarett West Chester An order to bring in 06/24/1845 4/59 Bugles Charles Delaware County Poor Supported in the poor house 02/21/1844 4/29 Bugles Charles Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1844 4/31 Bugless Charles Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 4/204 Bull Tom Absconded 10/03/1844 also known as George Glasco 4/41 Buller Cyrus Brandywine An order to bring in 01/28/1845 4/51 Buller Jane East Brandywine An order to bring in 12/11/1858 4/358 Buller William 10m West Marlborough Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/12/1800 M Alexander Andrews 1/3 Bullock Child West Caln 03/03/1823 mother Mary 1/192 Bullock Eliza West Caln 03/03/1823 mother Mary 1/192 Bullock Lydia West Caln 03/03/1823 mother Mary 1/192 Bullock Mary West Goshen An order to bring in 02/19/1850 4/160 Bullock Mary West Caln 03/03/1823 & 3 children 1/192 Bullocker Rebecca 75 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bullocker Rebecca 76 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Bullockes Rebecca 77 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Bumback Catharine Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Bumbaugh Catharine 72 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bumbaugh Catharine 73 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bumbough Henry 52 Uwchlan Died in poor house or deceased 05/08/1809 1/34 Bunch Abraham 28 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bunker Levi 40 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Bunker Levi Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Bunting David 39 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 06/03/1811 1/48 Bunting Ezra 4 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/28/1818 M John Temple 1/118 Bunting Ezra 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1819 M John Temple, WGsh 1/120 Bunting Isaac Lower Oxford An order to bring in 02/06/1857 4/297 Bunting Isaac Dismissed or discharged 02/26/1857 4/298 Bunting Isaac Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1858 4/332 Bunting Isaac Supported in the poor house 05/15/1857 4/302 Bunting Isaac Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1857 4/306 Bunting Isaac Supported in the poor house 10/05/1857 4/309 Bunting Jane 28 Left with permission 1819 1/123 Bunting John 30 Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Bunting John Left with permission 10/05/1843 4/21 Bunting John 1m Goshen 11/28/1818 1/118 Bunting John 1 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/120 Bunting Mary Left with permission 09/08/1858 4/349 Bunting Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Bunting Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Bunting Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Bunting Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Bunting Thomas 3 Goshen 11/28/1818 1/118 Bunting Thomas 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1819 1/120 Bunting Thomas 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1820 M Thomas Montgomery, Hnyb 1/132 Bunton Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Burch Abraham Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Burch Maria 33 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Burden Owen 31 Black Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Burgess Jane 80 Sadsbury Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/4
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burget John 27 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Burgmaster Michael West Chester An order to bring in 11/17/1854 4/252 Burikley Maria Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Burk Anthony 47 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Burk Anthony Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Burk Anthony 48 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Burk Anthony 50 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Burk Anthony 51 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Burk Anthony Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Burk Anthony 52 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Burk Anthony Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Burk Bridget Supported in the poor house 10/18/1854 delivered a bastard child Mary Maddan 4/251 Burk Bridget East Pikeland An order to bring in 11/20/1848 4/130 Burk Brigget Dismissed or discharged 05/29/1849 4/144 Burk Jane West Bradford An order to bring in 10/20/1857 husband Michael 4/311 Burk Jane Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1857 husband Michael 4/311 Burk Jeremiah 27 West Caln Died in poor house or deceased 03/09/1816 1/92 Burk Mary 53 West Chester 09/28/1821 1/162 Burk Mary 53 Left with permission 1822 1/170 Burk Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 10/20/1857 wife Jane 4/311 Burk Michael Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1857 wife Jane 4/311 Burke Anthony 49 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Burke Bridget Ran away 02/13/1855 took her female child 4/259 Burke Edward West Chester An order to bring in 02/19/1858 4/331 Burke Edward Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1858 4/333 Burke James Supported in the poor house 05/21/1857 4/303 Burke James Dismissed or discharged 06/07/1857 4/303 Burke James West Chester An order to bring in 11/29/1856 4/289 Burke James Dismissed or discharged 12/01/1856 4/289 Burke John Dismissed or discharged 01/29/1858 4/328 Burke John West Chester An order to bring in 02/04/1853 4/224
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burke John Dismissed or discharged 02/07/1853 4/224 Burke John West Chester An order to bring in 02/29/1856 4/278 Burke John Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1856 4/279 Burke John Supported in the poor house 10/27/1857 4/311 Burke Peter West Chester An order to bring in 02/01/1855 4/258 Burke Peter Dismissed or discharged 02/02/1855 4/258 Burke Peter Ran away 05/31/1855 4/264 Burke William West Chester An order to bring in 03/26/1852 4/204 Burke William Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 4/204 Burket Richard West Fallowfield An order to bring in 04/16/1850 4/164 Burnard Thomas 30 West Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1818 got well & went home 1/114 Burnes Thomas New Garden An order to bring in 06/22/1849 4/145 Burnet William Dismissed or discharged 08/18/1845 4/61 Burnett Edith 70 West Whiteland 10/15/1818 1/117 Burnett Edith 1819 1/123 Burnett Elizabeth 34 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Burnett William 60 Lancaster County Supported in the poor house 06/03/1845 4/58 Burnett William Dismissed or discharged 08/30/1847 1/108 Burnett William Dismissed or discharged 08/30/1847 4/108 Burnett William Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Burnett William Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Burnett William Absconded 10/06/1846 4/85 Burnett William Absconded 10/06/1846 4/85 Burnham John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Burns Caroline Infant Supported in the poor house 03/14/1849 mother Sarah 4/140 Burns Caroline Dismissed or discharged 08/21/1850 taken by her mother Sarah 4/169 Burns Catharine 56 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Burns Catharine 58 Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Burns Charles Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Burns Christopher Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Burns Daniel West Bradford An order to bring in 03/05/1858 4/332
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burns Daniel Dismissed or discharged 04/06/1858 4/336 Burns Daniel West Chester An order to bring in 06/10/1856 4/283 Burns Daniel West Chester An order to bring in 06/20/1855 4/265 Burns Daniel Dismissed or discharged 07/03/1855 4/265 Burns Daniel Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1856 4/284 Burns Edward West Chester An order to bring in 12/31/1858 4/361 Burns Emeline Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1843 went w/ her mother Sarah 4/8 Burns Emeline Lancaster County Supported in the poor house 04/27/1843 mother Sarah 4/12 Burns Emiline Left with permission 03/06/1844 taken by mother Sarah 4/30 Burns Emiline Supported in the poor house 05/20/1843 mother Sarah 4/13 Burns Emiline Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1843 went w/ her mother Sarah 4/18 Burns Emiline Supported in the poor house 10/01/1843 w/ mother Sarah 4/21 Burns Emmaline 8m Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Burns Garret East Goshen 08/17/1824 1/216 Burns Garrett 55 Left with permission 04/01/1818 1/108 Burns Garrett 59 Willistown 04/08/1824 1/213 Burns Garrett 57 11/13/1819 date returned 1/130 Burns Garrett 11/20/1822 entered before but not crossed out 1/181 Burns Garrett 55 West Chester 12/05/1817 1/107 Burns Garrett 57 Left with permission 1820 1/132 Burns Garrett 56 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Burns Garrett 57 Left with permission 1822 1/166 Burns Garrett 58 East Goshen Absconded 1823 1/183 Burns Garrett 60 1825 1/220 Burns Garrett Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/1 Burns George 8 Died in poor house or deceased 07/22/1854 4/247 Burns George 6 Charlestown Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/03/1823 mother Mary /taken by M Hugh Love to be bound 1/198 Burns George N. Child Left with permission 04/22/1846 taken by his mother Sarah 4/76 Burns George N. Child Left with permission 04/22/1846 taken by his mother Sarah 4/76 Burns George N. Supported in the poor house 05/04/1846 brought in by his mother Sarah, again 4/77 Burns George N. Supported in the poor house 05/04/1846 brought in by his mother Sarah, again 4/77
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burns George N. 1d Supported in the poor house 09/17/1845 mother Sarah 4/62 Burns George N. Left with permission 10/02/1846 went w/ his mother Sarah; left 9/12 4/84 Burns George N. Left with permission 10/02/1846 went w/ his mother Sarah; left 9/12 4/84 Burns George N. Infant Supported in the poor house 11/08/1845 brought back in by his mother Sarah 4/64 Burns George W. Infant Left without permission 10/31/1845 taken by his mother Sarah 4/64 Burns James 46 West Chester 03/11/1820 1/140 Burns James Supported in the poor house 07/04/1846 4/80 Burns James Supported in the poor house 07/04/1846 4/80 Burns James Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1846 he is going to NwYk 4/80 Burns James Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1846 he is going to NwYk 4/80 Burns James 60 Philadelphia Alms Hou Removed or transferred 10/29/1825 sent to Phil w/ his wife Rosanna 1/232 Burns James 47 Left with permission 1821 1/147 Burns James 31 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Burns Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Burns Jeremiah 42 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Burns John 28 West Chester Left with permission 02/02/1824 from Canal 1/212 Burns John 28 West Chester Absconded 02/16/1823 1/191 Burns John An order to bring in 10/05/1852 4/213 Burns John 2 Dismissed or discharged 1824 1/202 Burns John 50 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Burns John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Burns John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Burns John Absconded 1840 RQS Burns Joseph 2 Charlestown 11/03/1823 mother Mary 1/198 Burns Kathiren 56 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Burns Luke West Chester An order to bring in 11/14/1856 4/288 Burns Luke Ran away 11/24/1856 4/289 Burns Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/152 Burns Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Burns Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Burns Margaret 10m Dismissed or discharged 1826 (for child) RQS/9
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burns Mary Sadsbury Died in poor house or deceased 10/13/1809 1/35 Burns Mary 26 Charlestown 11/03/1823 3 children; George, Rees, & Joseph 1/198 Burns Mary 27 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/206 Burns Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Burns Partrick West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1857 4/315 Burns Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 02/06/1858 4/329 Burns Patrick Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1858 4/329 Burns Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1858 4/332 Burns Rees 4 Charlestown 11/03/1823 mother Mary 1/198 Burns Reese 4 Dismissed or discharged 1824 taken away by Philip Silver, his grandfather, LnCo 1/202 Burns Richard Infant Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Burns Richard Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Burns Rosanna 36 Philadelphia Alms Hou Removed or transferred 10/29/1825 sent to Phil w/ her husband James 1/232 Burns Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 01/17/1857 4/296 Burns Samuel Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1857 4/300 Burns Sarah Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1843 took her child Emeline 4/8 Burns Sarah Left with permission 03/06/1844 took her child Emiline 4/30 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 03/14/1849 delivered a bastard child Caroline 4/140 Burns Sarah Left with permission 04/22/1846 took her child George N. 4/76 Burns Sarah Left with permission 04/22/1846 took her child George N. 4/76 Burns Sarah Lancaster County Supported in the poor house 04/27/1843 brought her child Emeline 4/12 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/04/1846 again 4/77 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/04/1846 again 4/77 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/20/1843 brought her child Emiline, again* 4/13 Burns Sarah Dismissed or discharged 08/21/1850 child Caroline 4/169 Burns Sarah Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1843 took her child Emiline 4/18 Burns Sarah 28 Supported in the poor house 08/29/1845 pregnant 4/61 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 09/17/1845 delivered a bastard child George N. 4/62 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 10/01/1843 w/ child Emiline 4/21 Burns Sarah Left with permission 10/02/1846 took her son George; left 9/12 4/84 Burns Sarah Left with permission 10/02/1846 took her son George; left 9/12 4/84
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burns Sarah Left without permission 10/31/1845 took her child George N. w/ her 4/64 Burns Sarah Supported in the poor house 11/08/1845 brought her child George N. 4/64 Burns Sarah Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Burns Sarah 26 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Burns Sarah Ann 18 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Burns Sarah Ann Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Burns Terence Dismissed or discharged 05/25/1847 4/103 Burns Terence Dismissed or discharged 05/25/1847 4/103 Burns Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 02/05/1855 4/259 Burns Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 02/12/1858 4/330 Burns Thomas Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Burns Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Burns Thomas Ran away 04/11/1850 4/163 Burns Thomas Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/10/1857 4/316 Burns William 62 Died in poor house or deceased 01/11/1857 4/296 Burns William West Chester An order to bring in 12/26/1856 4/291 Burrel Elizabeth Black Pocopson An order to bring in 07/21/1857 4/306 Burrel Elizabeth Black Ran away 08/05/1857 4/307 Burrows Owen 37 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Burten Owen 40 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Burtley Mary Black Died in poor house or deceased 07/06/1847 4/105 Burtley Mary Black Died in poor house or deceased 07/06/1847 4/105 Burton Henry Black West Chester An order to bring in 08/26/1845 4/61 Burton Jane 27 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Burton Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Burton John Black Supported in the poor house 01/20/1848 4/119 Burton John Black Absconded 02/29/1848 4/120 Burton Mary 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Burton Moses Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Burton Owen 60 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/20/1858 4/334 Burton Owen 33 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Burton Owen 41 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Burton Owen 42 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Burton Owen 44 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Burton Owen 44 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Burton Owen 45 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Burtt John West Bradford An order to bring in 02/03/1858 4/329 Burtt John Dismissed or discharged 02/11/1858 4/329 Burtz Peter Jefferies Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Bury Alfred Supported in the poor house 03/16/1852 4/203 Busanna Herman Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1855 4/261 Busby John West Chester An order to bring in 11/05/1858 4/353 Busey Ellis London Grove Supported in the poor house 01/09/1847 4/95 Busey Ellis London Grove Supported in the poor house 01/09/1847 4/95 Bush Amaline 7 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M Isaac Weaver, WGsh RQS/9 Bush Ann Eliza Black Absconded 1841 RQS Bush Charles R. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/18/1849 M James A. Montgomery, NLnd 4/148 Bush Charles R. New London An order to bring in 09/18/1849 4/148 Bush Daniel 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bush Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Bush Elizabeth 28 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bush Elizabeth 29 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Bush Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Bush Elizabeth Black Absconded 1841 RQS Bush Frances 12 Left with permission 07/26/1853 taken out w/ her mother Mary 4/231 Bush Frances Absconded 09/05/1853 4/233 Bush Francis Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/04/1853 4/226 Bush George 50 Negro Pennsbury 08/31/1825 1/231 Bush George 52 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/1 Bush Hannah 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bush Hannah Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Bush Hannah Removed or transferred 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Bush Hannah Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M Joseph C. Smith, Nwln RQS Bush Hannah Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1841 M John E. Leonard, Kent RQS Bush Jacob Black Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Bush Jane Black Absconded 1841 RQS Bush Julia 1826 RQS/9 Bush Julia Ann 38 Negro Pennsbury 08/31/1825 1/231 Bush Juliann 39 Negro 1826 RQS/9 Bush July Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Bush July Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Bush Lott 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Bush Louisa 14 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/21/1856 M John M. Dickey, Oxfr 4/277 Bush Louisa Supported in the poor house 06/10/1854 returned by Job Hays 4/245 Bush Louisa 13 Taken out for a trial period 06/13/1854 taken out on trial by D.E. Dickey, OxVl 4/245 Bush Louiza Taken out for a trial period 01/17/1854 taken out on trial by Job Hays, Nwln 4/241 Bush Louiza 12 West Chester An order to bring in 12/27/1853 4/236 Bush Maria 29 1826 RQS/9 Bush Mary Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1853 4/226 Bush Mary Left with permission 07/26/1853 took her child Frances Ann w/ her 4/231 Bush Mary E. Black Supported in the poor house 03/01/1852 delivered a bastard child Charlotta Jemison 4/202 Bush Mary E. East Marlborough An order to bring in 09/02/1851 4/188 Bush Phebe Black Dismissed or discharged 01/27/1844 taken by William Jones, NGrd 4/28 Bush Phebe 20 Black Kennett Supported in the poor house 10/17/1843 pregnant 4/22 Bush Phebe Black Supported in the poor house 11/22/1843 delivered a dead bastard child 4/24 Bush Sarah Black Unionville An order to bring in 03/03/1857 4/299 Bush Sidney Black Absconded 1841 RQS Bush Solomon Taken out for a trial period 07/08/1858 taken out on trial by Rev. John B. Henry, Down 4/344 Bush Solomon 8 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/21/1858 M John B. Henry, ECln 4/350 Bush Solomon 8 Black Oxford An order to bring in 11/04/1857 4/312 Buster Ann Eliza Jane Black Supported in the poor house 12/07/1856 delivered a dead female child 4/290 Butcher Conrod Coventry Died in poor house or deceased 01/02/1813 1/63 Butcher Hannah 60 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Butcher Samuel Black Left without permission 05/02/1843 4/12 Butcher Samuel Supported in the poor house 05/15/1843 again 4/13 Butcher Samuel Black Absconded 07/16/1843 4/16 Butcher Samuel Black Supported in the poor house 12/05/1843 again 4/25 Butcher Samuel 70 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Butler Adelia Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 06/03/1844 4/35 Butler Adelia 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Butler Benjamin Supported in the poor house 05/01/1851 4/184 Butler Benjamin 45 Died in poor house or deceased 06/29/1851 4/186 Butler Benjamin Absconded 1842 RQS Butler Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1852 4/204 Butler Charles Downingtown An order to bring in 11/22/1851 4/192 Butler Charles 3m Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Butler Delia 82 Black Died in poor house or deceased 10/19/1850 4/171 Butler Grace Charlestown Died in poor house or deceased 1811 never came in 1/49 Butler James 82 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Butler James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Butler James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Butler James Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Butler John East Nottingham An order to bring in 11/26/1844 4/44 Butler Lydia Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Butler Maria Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Butler Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Butler Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Butler Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Butler Peter 67 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Butler Philip Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Butler Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Butler Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Butler Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Butler Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Butler Richard New London An order to bring in 08/27/1844 4/38 Butler Silas 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/24/1857 4/304 Butler Susan 23 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Butler Susan 24 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Butler Thomas Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Butler Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Butler William West Chester An order to bring in 12/04/1858 4/357 Butler William 50 Willistown 12/20/1817 1/107 Butler William 50 1818 1/108 Butler William 51 1819 1/120 Butler William 52 1820 1/132 Butler William 53 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Butler William 54 Absconded 1822 1/166 Butler William 75 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Butler William 76 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Butterwick William 69 West Bradford Left with permission 03/15/1822 1/175 Button Lucy West Nantmeal An order to bring in 04/23/1852 4/206 Button Owen 36 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Buyers Ann 58 Died in poor house or deceased 05/29/1852 4/208 Buzzard Elizabeth Charlestown An order to bring in 11/26/1844 4/44 Buzzard John Charlestown An order to bring in 11/26/1844 4/44 Byerley Cloud Supported in the poor house 12/18/1849 4/152 Byerley Mordicai Child An order to bring in 12/18/1849 mother Sarah 4/152 Byerley Sarah An order to bring in 12/18/1849 brought her child Mordicai 4/152 Byers Ann 03/13/1843 crazy again* 4/9 Byers Ann Left with permission 04/23/1845 went on a visit 4/56 Byers Ann Left with permission 05/22/1844 went on a 2 week visit 4/34 Byers Ann Supported in the poor house 06/18/1844 4/36 Byers Ann Supported in the poor house 09/17/1847 againAble, Bosin 12/20/1852 4/108 Byers Ann Supported in the poor house 10/29/1846 returned after 6 weeks 4/86 Byers Ann Supported in the poor house 10/29/1846 returned after 6 weeks 4/86
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Byers Ann Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Byers Ann Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Byers Ann 36 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Byers Ann 37 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Byers Ann Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Byers Ann 45 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Byers John 23 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 03/23/1825 1/229 Byers Mary 32 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Byers Nancy Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Byers Samuel Brandywine Absconded 08/12/1823 later returned 1/195 Byres Ann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Byrne Christopher Schuylkill An order to bring in 07/04/1852 4/209 Byrne John West Chester Gone without permission 05/23/1818 1/116 Byrns Christopher 28 Died in poor house or deceased 09/06/1852 4/212 Byrns John 82 Died in poor house or deceased 11/10/1852 4/215 Byson John 35 West Chester 12/12/1823 has been at the Canal 1/200 Byson John 36 Absconded 1824 1/202 Caben John West Chester An order to bring in 04/05/1850 4/162 Caben John Dismissed or discharged 04/15/1850 4/163 Cable Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 10/30/1857 4/311 Cable Michael Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1857 4/313 Caddon John 45 East Whiteland 11/30/1824 1/218 Caddon John 45 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/220 Caffer William Honeybrook An order to bring in 05/14/1853 4/228 Cafferty Eleanor 20 Lower Oxford Dismissed or discharged 07/18/1809 child Rachel 1/35 Cafferty James Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1850 4/160 Cafferty Mary 25 Coatesville Supported in the poor house 03/14/1843 pregnant 4/9 Cafferty Mary Supported in the poor house 04/29/1843 delivered a female bastard child, Wm??** 4/12 Cafferty Rachel 3m Lower Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 07/18/1809 mother Eleanor 1/35 Cafferty William 1d Chester County Poor H Supported in the poor house 04/29/1843 mother Mary 4/12 Caffery Mary Ran away 09/04/1849 4/147
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Caffrey Matthew Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Cain Andrew Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Michael Maugre, Entm RQS Cain Barney Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Cain Barney 68 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Cain Bartholamew Marshallton An order to bring in 03/22/1850 4/162 Cain Catharine 35 Brandywine Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1801 1/6 Cain Charles 51 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/2 Cain Christopher 03/13/1819 date returned 1/127 Cain Christopher 50 Charlestown Left with permission 07/14/1823 1/195 Cain Christopher 44 Charlestown Absconded 08/08/1818 1/117 Cain Christopher Charlestown 12/17/1821 1/164 Cain Christopher 44 Charlestown Left with permission 12/31/1923 went to Elkton 1/210 Cain Christopher 44 Left with permission 1820 returned 1/133 Cain Christopher 48 Left with permission 1822 1/166 Cain Dennis West Chester An order to bring in 08/11/1852 4/211 Cain Dennis Dismissed or discharged 08/18/1852 4/211 Cain Jacob Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Cain James Supported in the poor house 05/04/1844 from Pennsboro 4/34 Cain James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Cain James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/31/1858 4/361 Cain Jane 06/28/1825 1/230 Cain Jane 77 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cain Jane 79 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cain Jane 80 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cain Jane 82 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cain Jane Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Cain John 36 West Chester Absconded 03/08/1824 1/213 Cain John 15 Pikeland 05/23/1820 1/142 Cain John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/26/1824 1/217 Cain John 16 Left with permission 1821 1/148 Cain John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cain John 4 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cain John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cain John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M Samuel Clark, Lndn RQS Cain John 23 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Cain John 51 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cain John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Cain John 51 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Cain John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Cain John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Cain John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Cain Joseph 20 Died in poor house or deceased 09/17/1843 4/19 Cain Joseph 8 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cain Joseph 11 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cain Joseph 12 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Cain Joseph 13 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Cain Joseph 14 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Cain Joseph 15 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cain Joseph 16 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cain Joseph 17 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cain Joseph 18 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cain Joseph 19 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 04/25/1853 4/227 Cain Margaret Left with permission 06/24/1852 4/209 Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 10/02/1850 4/170 Cain Margaret Supported in the poor house 12/18/1852 4/217 Cain Margaret 41 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Cain Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Cain Martin Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cain Michael Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Cain Patrick 45 Canal 10/11/1822 1/179 Cain Patrick Canal Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Cain William 38 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cain William 3 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cain William Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cain William Child Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Cain William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 M Alexander Adams, Lndn RQS Cain William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cain William 10 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cain William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M John Monks, Nwln RQS Cain William Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Cairns Samuel Dismissed or discharged 12/07/1854 4/252 Calahan Joanna Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Calahary Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Calberth Robert 80 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Calbraith Patrick 81 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Calbraith Rbrt 81 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Caldwell George Black East Fallowfield An order to bring in 06/27/1853 4/230 Caldwell George 51 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/29/1853 4/230 Caldwell James 45 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Caldwell John 54 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/02/1844 4/41 Caldwell John Supported in the poor house 10/18/1844 4/41 Caldwell John 54 Died in poor house or deceased 12/07/1844 4/44 Caldwell Margaret 26 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/10 Caldwell Phebe 17 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Caldwell Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Cale Fanny Left with permission 01/12/1820 1/139 Calhoone John 83 Died in poor house or deceased 11/21/1848 4/131 Calhoun John West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/29/1845 4/54 Calhoun Margarett Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Calhoun Wallace Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Calhoune Margarett Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Call Damney 53 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Call John 70 Brandywine Absconded 01/18/1819 1/126 Call John Brandywine 01/22/1822 returned 1/174 Call John Brandywine 04/13/1823 1/193 Call John Brandywine 08/25/1817 1/105 Call John Left with permission 08/28/1821 1/162 Call John Absconded 1818 1/108 Call John 71 Left with permission 1820 went to visit his son in WaCo, returned 1/133 Call John 74 1824 1/202 Call John 75 1825 1/220 Call John 77 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Callaghan John Supported in the poor house 09/25/1858 4/350 Callaghan Michael Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 4/345 Callaghan Michael Supported in the poor house 10/11/1858 4/351 Callahan John Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Callahan John West Chester An order to bring in 12/11/1857 4/316 Callahan Michael West Chester An order to bring in 10/12/1858 4/351 Callahan Michael Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1858 4/352 Callan James West Bradford An order to bring in 11/17/1858 4/354 Callan John London Grove An order to bring in 07/11/1851 4/186 Callan John Unionville An order to bring in 10/29/1851 4/191 Callender Fredrica 31 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Callender George 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Callender Mary Ann 3 1826 RQS/10 Calligan John Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1858 4/333 Calligan John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/27/1857 4/318 Callihetan Ellen London Britain An order to bring in 11/06/1851 4/191 Calliketan Ellen Dismissed or discharged 12/10/1851 4/192 Calvert Hannah 22 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Calvert Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Calvert Isaac Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Calvert Isaac Child Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Calvert Nathaniel Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/16/1848 4/120 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1848 4/122 Calvert Nathaniel Left with permission 05/27/1848 4/124 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 07/12/1850 4/167 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 07/24/1851 4/187 Calvert Nathaniel Supported in the poor house 10/04/1851 4/189 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 11/08/1850 4/171 Calvert Nathaniel Supported in the poor house 11/29/1850 4/172 Calvert Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1851 4/192 Calvert Nathaniel Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 12/14/1848 again 4/132 Calwell James Absconded 1828 RQS Camack Joseph 70 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Camble John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Camel John 51 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Camel John 51 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Camel Michael Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Cameron George 62 Left with permission 05/11/1822 date returned 1/166 Cameron George 61 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Cameron George 60 Willistown 1823 1/183 Cameron George 61 Dismissed or discharged 1824 1/202 Cameron Sarah Left with permission 10/00/1823 1/198 Cameron Sarah 42 1822 1/170 Cameron Sarah 43 1823 1/187 Cameron Sarah 44 Left with permission 1824 went w/ Sarah Clauson to Down 1/207 Cammack Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Cammel Dan Left without permission 05/27/1844 4/35 Cammel Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1844 4/32
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cammel Daniel Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1843 4/10 Cammel Daniel Supported in the poor house 05/25/1844 again 4/34 Cammel Daniel Supported in the poor house 06/08/1843 again 4/14 Cammell Daniel 47 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cammie Joseph 70 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Camp Abigail 11m Kennett 10/12/1801 mother Mary 1/2 Camp Catharine 17 1826 RQS/10 Camp Kitty Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Camp Mary 22 Kennett Dismissed or discharged 10/12/1801 child Abigail 1/2 Camp Mary 30 East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/22/1818 1/119 Camp Mary 31 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Camp Mary 32 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Camp Mary 33 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Camp Mary 34 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Camp Mary Dismissed or discharged 1823 was aided out /error 1/187 Campbell Ann 60 East Whiteland 03/13/1810 1/42 Campbell Ann 61 1811 1/46 Campbell Ann 62 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/53 Campbell Ann Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Campbell Ann Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Campbell Ann 27 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Campbell Ann Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Campbell Ann J. Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Campbell Ann Jane Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Campbell Ann Jane 3 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Campbell Ann Jane Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Campbell Archibald West Chester An order to bring in 12/25/1851 4/193 Campbell Daniel Supported in the poor house 01/10/1844 again 4/27 Campbell Daniel 57 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Campbell Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Campbell Daniel 59 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Campbell Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Campbell David R. West Chester An order to bring in 07/02/1851 4/186 Campbell Elizabeth North Coventry An order to bring in 04/29/1849 4/143 Campbell Elizabeth 8 Mulatto Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/27/1813 M George Matlack, Gshn 1/66 Campbell Henrey West Chester An order to bring in 04/05/1855 4/261 Campbell Henry Dismissed or discharged 06/10/1855 4/264 Campbell Hugh Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 died RQS Campbell James West Chester An order to bring in 10/18/1851 4/190 Campbell James Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1858 4/360 Campbell James Supported in the poor house 12/29/1858 4/360 Campbell John Absconded 1831 RQS Campbell John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Campbell Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Campbell Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Campbell Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Campbell Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Campbell Michael Absconded 1841 RQS Campbell Thomas 13 Sadsbury 02/27/1824 1/212 Campbell Thomas 07/03/1824 1/215 Campbell William West Chester An order to bring in 04/05/1855 4/261 Campbell William Ran away 04/24/1855 4/262 Campbell William 43 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 06/08/1815 1/82 Campers Lydia 42 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Campson Lydia 41 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Camron Alexander Died in poor house or deceased 02/14/1821 mother Sarah Camron (late Morris) 1/158 Camron George 60 Willistown Absconded 01/02/1820 returned married to Sarah Morris 1/139 Can Robert Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1852 4/204 Canaan James 2 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/02/1812 M William Harris EWht 1/58 Canaan Mary 20 East Whiteland Left with permission 11/02/1812 1/58 Canady Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Candell Conrad Dismissed or discharged 01/18/1855 4/258
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Canders James 30 London Grove Supported in the poor house 10/24/1843 4/22 Canders James Delaware County Dismissed or discharged 10/31/1843 4/23 Cane Dennis Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1857 4/307 Cane Joseph 7 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Cane Joseph 10 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cane Patrick Supported in the poor house 06/07/1858 4/341 Cane Patrick Supported in the poor house 09/09/1858 4/349 Cane Patrick Dismissed or discharged 09/25/1858 4/350 Cane Patrick Supported in the poor house 12/09/1858 4/357 Cane William 7 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cane William Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Canen Miles Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Caner Miles Absconded 1836 RQS Canfield Peter Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cann Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/16/1852 M James Graves (b), Sdsb 4/203 Cann Henry 5 Taken out for a trial period 06/03/1854 taken out on trial by Rachel Taylor, WChs 4/245 Cann Henry Supported in the poor house 09/16/1854 brought in by Rachel Taylor 4/249 Cann Henry Black Sadsbury An order to bring in 10/03/1853 4/233 Cann Henry 8 Taken out for a trial period 12/06/1853 taken out on trial by Israel Lamborn, WBrd 4/236 Cann Henry Supported in the poor house 12/25/1853 returned by Israel Lamborn 4/236 Cannel Daniel Absconded 07/04/1843 4/16 Cannon Eliza 37 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cannon Eliza Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Cannon Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M Isaac Laws, WChs RQS Cannon Isaac 10w Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cannon Isaac Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 02/08/1847 again 4/97 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 02/08/1847 again 4/97 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/20/1843 4/9
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/25/1847 4/100 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/25/1847 4/100 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1848 4/121 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 06/12/1847 again 4/104 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 06/12/1847 again 4/104 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 07/19/1847 4/105 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 07/19/1847 4/105 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 08/24/1847 again 1/107 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 08/24/1847 again 4/107 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 09/10/1844 4/39 Cannon Morris Left without permission 09/18/1844 4/40 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 10/23/1843 again 4/22 Cannon Morris Left without permission 10/25/1843 4/23 Cannon Morris West Bradford An order to bring in 11/10/1849 4/149 Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 11/20/1849 4/150 Cannon Morris Supported in the poor house 12/11/1845 again 4/65 Cannon Morris 53 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cannon Morris Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Cannon Morris 60 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cannon Patrick 30 1824 1/202 Cannon Susan 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cannon Susan Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Cannor John West Bradford An order to bring in 10/20/1858 4/351 Canon John 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Canouse Catheren Supported in the poor house 07/18/1849 came in w/ her child Reedman 4/146 Canouse Catherin Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1849 4/144 Canouse Reedman Child Supported in the poor house 07/18/1849 mother Catheren 4/146 Canouse Rudman Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1849 taken out by his mother 4/144 Canthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1810 1/37 Cantwell Morris 40 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Capoon Martha 50 East Whiteland 02/06/1804 1/8
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Capoon Martha 51 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/13 Car Edward Dismissed or discharged 07/12/1851 4/187 Car John Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Car Owen 24 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Car Walter Dismissed or discharged 03/06/1853 4/225 Caraher Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1831 RQS Caraher Unknown Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1831 RQS Carberry John An order to bring in 04/26/1855 4/262 Carberry John Ran away 05/20/1855 4/263 Carbery Morris West Chester An order to bring in 04/27/1851 4/184 Carbery Morris Dismissed or discharged 05/22/1851 4/185 Carel Henry An order to bring in 11/20/1849 4/150 Carel Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1849 4/140 Carell Michael West Chester An order to bring in 04/15/1854 4/243 Carell Michael Dismissed or discharged 04/19/1854 4/244 Carey Joshua 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/04/1811 M Abraham Jefferies, Pnsb 1/50 Carey Rachel 66 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Carey Rachel 51 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Carey Rachel 52 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Carey Rachel 53 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Carey Rachel 54 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Carey Rachel 55 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Carey Rachel 70 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Carey Rachel Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Carigan Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 05/25/1854 4/245 Carigen Thomas 74 Died in poor house or deceased 07/19/1854 4/246 Carl Daniel Left with permission 05/30/1854 wife Elizabeth & 2 children 4/245 Carl Daniel East Fallowfield An order to bring in 08/06/1853 wife Elizabeth & 2 children 4/231 Carl Elizabeth Left with permission 05/30/1854 husband Daniel & 2 children 4/245 Carl Elizabeth East Fallowfield An order to bring in 08/06/1853 husband Daniel & 2 children 4/231 Carl James Left with permission 05/30/1854 returned by Wm Haslett & left w/ his parents Daniel 4/245
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carl Michael Dismissed or discharged 06/13/1852 4/209 Carl Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 02/16/1849 4/138 Carl Patrick 71 Died in poor house or deceased 07/29/1854 4/248 Carlan Daniel Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1843 4/10 Carle Hester Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Carle John Supported in the poor house 12/11/1845 4/65 Carle John Absconded 12/15/1845 4/66 Carle Thomas 60 West Nottingham Supported in the poor house 07/29/1846 4/81 Carle Thomas 60 West Nottingham Supported in the poor house 07/29/1846 4/81 Carle Thomas Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 07/30/1845 4/60 Carle Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/02/1845 4/60 Carle Thomas Left with permission 08/18/1846 later returned 4/82 Carle Thomas Left with permission 08/18/1846 later returned 4/82 Carle William Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Carle William Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Carleton John 55 Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1808 1/28 Carley Samuel 32 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/53 Carlon Daniel West Chester An order to bring in 11/06/1851 4/191 Carlou John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Carlton Charles West Bradford An order to bring in 12/28/1858 4/360 Carlton Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Carmichael Elizabeth Gone without permission 09/27/1804 daughter of 1/13 Carmichael Esther 16 Negro East Caln Absconded 10/20/1824 1/217 Carmichael Jane West Chester An order to bring in 07/18/1858 4/344 Carmody James 51 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Carnan Hugh 12/08/1818 date returned 1/118 Carnan Hugh 1819 error 1/120 Carneagy Jennett 60 East Nottingham Dismissed or discharged 10/05/1819 1/130 Carnel Nathaniel West Bradford An order to bring in 11/07/1858 4/353 Carney Andrew Denni West Bradford Dismissed or discharged 10/22/1819 1/130 Carney Edward 45 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carney Ellen 8 West Chester An order to bring in 07/26/1858 mother Mary 4/345 Carney James 64 East Caln Left with permission 02/11/1814 returned 1/81 Carney James 3 West Chester An order to bring in 07/26/1858 mother Mary 4/345 Carney James 65 Absconded 1816 later returned 1/86 Carney James 66 1817 1/97 Carney James 67 1818 1/108 Carney James 68 1819 1/120 Carney James 69 1820 1/133 Carney James 76 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Carney James 76 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/166 Carney John 20 West Whiteland Absconded 07/05/1821 1/161 Carney Levin Left with permission 03/07/1847 went to WChs 4/98 Carney Levin Left with permission 03/07/1847 went to WChs 4/98 Carney Lewis 50 Black Westtown Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 4/90 Carney Lewis 50 Black Westtown Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 4/90 Carney Mary 16m West Chester An order to bring in 07/26/1858 mother Mary 4/345 Carney Mary West Chester An order to bring in 07/26/1858 & her 4 children: Peter, Ellen, James & Mary 4/345 Carney Michael 45 West Bradford Left with permission 02/25/1820 1/140 Carney Michael 72 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Carney Michael Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Carney Michael 23 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Carney Pattrick 22 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/05/1847 from Ireland 4/105 Carney Pattrick 22 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/05/1847 from Ireland 4/105 Carney Pattrick Left with permission 07/28/1847 4/106 Carney Pattrick Left with permission 07/28/1847 4/106 Carney Peter 10 West Chester An order to bring in 07/26/1858 mother Mary 4/345 Carnthers 1804 1/36 Carnthers Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1810 w/ mother Ann 1/39 Carnthers William West Fallowfield 05/07/1804 1/36 Carnthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1811 1/44 Carnthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 1/51
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carpenter Harriot Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 M Amos Darlington Gshn 1/35 Carpenter Joseph Goshen Left without permission 03/04/1816 1/92 Carpenter Joseph Goshen 05/27/1814 1/74 Carpenter Joseph Goshen Left with permission 08/15/1811 1/49 Carpenter Joseph Goshen Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1813 1/66 Carpenter Levi Willistown An order to bring in 06/02/1853 4/229 Carpenter Levi Left without permission 06/06/1853 4/229 Carpenter Mary 72 04/16/1810 1/42 Carpenter Mary 70 East Caln 11/23/1808 1/29 Carpenter Mary 70 1809 1/31 Carpenter Mary 71 1810 error is out 1/39 Carpenter Mary 72 1811 1/46 Carpenter Mary 73 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/53 Carpenter Sidney Supported in the poor house 06/26/1856 4/284 Carpenter Sidney Removed or transferred 07/00/1845 taken to PA Hospital, July the 6th, by her sister Hann 4/62 Carpenter Sidney Supported in the poor house 09/27/1847 again 4/109 Carpenter Sidney 40 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Carpenter Sidney 35 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Carr Araminta 37 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 came in w/ her 3 children 4/71 Carr Araminta 37 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 came in w/ her 3 children 4/71 Carr Araminta 37 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her husband, w/ her 3 children 4/71 Carr Araminta 37 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her husband, w/ her 3 children 4/71 Carr Catharine 3 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Catharine 3 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Catharine 3 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Catharine 3 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr David Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1837 M Caleb Wickersham, Nwln RQS Carr Edward Supported in the poor house 08/25/1853 4/232 Carr Edward Newlin Supported in the poor house 09/28/1847 4/109 Carr Edward Dismissed or discharged 10/03/1847 4/109 Carr Edward Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carr Henry 8 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Henry 8 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Henry 8 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by his father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Henry 8 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by his father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr James 45 Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 02/27/1847 4/98 Carr James 45 Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 02/27/1847 4/98 Carr James Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1847 4/98 Carr James Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1847 4/98 Carr James West Bradford An order to bring in 03/14/1854 4/243 Carr James Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1854 4/243 Carr John West Chester An order to bring in 01/05/1857 4/296 Carr John Supported in the poor house 01/29/1844 4/28 Carr John Montgomery County Dismissed or discharged 01/31/1844 4/28 Carr John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Carr John Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1847 4/100 Carr John Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1847 4/100 Carr John Tredyffrin Supported in the poor house 08/03/1846 4/81 Carr John Tredyffrin Supported in the poor house 08/03/1846 4/81 Carr John Black New London An order to bring in 11/11/1858 4/353 Carr John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1858 4/355 Carr John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Carr John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Carr John B. 34 Absconded 1829 RQS Carr Mary Philadelphia Alms Hou 07/12/1823 1/195 Carr Mary 37 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Carr Mary A. 5 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Mary A. 5 Black Upper Oxford Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Mary A. 5 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Mary A. 5 Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1846 taken out by her father; mother Araminta 4/71 Carr Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 08/03/1858 4/346 Carr Mary Ann East Nottingham An order to bring in 12/27/1857 4/318
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carr Owen Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Carr Robert West Chester An order to bring in 03/20/1852 4/203 Carr Walter West Chester An order to bring in 02/28/1853 4/225 Carr William 4 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 04/00/1822 1/175 Carr William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 dismissed 1/148 Carrall James 6 Taken out for a trial period 05/15/1854 taken out on trial by William Haslett, High 4/244 Carrel Michael Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Carrel Michael Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Carrell Joseph 48 Vincent 12/06/1822 1/181 Carrell Patric 65 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Carren James Dismissed or discharged 06/21/1854 4/246 Carrigan Thomas Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Carrigan Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Carrol John An order to bring in 03/06/1852 4/202 Carrol John Dismissed or discharged 03/09/1852 4/202 Carrol Michael 31 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Carroll Joseph 48 Vincent 1823 1/183 Carroll Michael West Chester An order to bring in 06/05/1852 4/208 Carroll Robert 64 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Carroll Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 03/13/1858 4/332 Carroll Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Carron William 84 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Carson James 63 East Nottingham 05/29/1824 1/214 Carson James 06/00/1824 crossed out 1/215 Carson James 63 Left with permission 06/19/1824 returned 1/215 Carson James West Chester An order to bring in 11/18/1858 4/354 Carson John 34 Canal Left with permission 07/25/1822 1/177 Carson John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Carson Joseph East Brandywine An order to bring in 06/18/1850 4/167 Carswell Henry W. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1832 M Samuel Menough, NLnd RQS Carter Charles Jail Absconded 11/11/1816 since returned 1/95
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carter Charles 25 Absconded 1817 1/97 Carter Dinah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Carter Dinah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Carter Dinah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Carter George 38 West Whiteland Absconded 01/17/1816 1/91 Carter George Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/23/1852 4/214 Carter George Dismissed or discharged 10/29/1852 4/214 Carter George 30 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/120 Carter Goerge West Bradford 12/16/1818 1/119 Carter John 60 Black East Whiteland 12/06/1821 1/164 Carter John 58 Negro 1814 1/68 Carter John 61 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/166 Carter Joseph 57 Negro East Whiteland 01/25/1813 1/63 Carter Kitty Jr. West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Carter Kitty Jr. West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Carter Kitty Sr. West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Carter Kitty Sr. West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 4/99 Carter Thomas 45 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Carter Tibatha Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Carter Timothy West Chester An order to bring in 10/10/1857 4/310 Carter Timothy Dismissed or discharged 10/27/1857 4/311 Carter Timothy Supported in the poor house 10/29/1857 4/311 Carter Timothy Dismissed or discharged 10/30/1857 4/311 Cartey Thomas 38 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 09/22/1824 an Irishman 1/216 Carty Charles Died in poor house or deceased 02/24/1824 died out of ChPh 1/212 Carty Hugh Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1858 4/354 Caruer Ezra East Bradford Absconded 01/03/1823 1/191 Caruthers Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1811 assisted out w/ mother Ann 1/46 Caruthers 1812 arrived w/ mother 1/53 Caruthers Died in poor house or deceased 1813 aided out 1/61 Caruthers Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Caruthers Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Caruthers Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Caruthers Margaret 21 Oxford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/03/1819 1/123 Caruthers Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/70 Caruthers Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/79 Caruthers Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/88 Caruthers Margaret 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/99 Caruthers Margaret 20 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/111 Caruthers Margaret 1819 crossed out 1/127 Caruthers Margaret 22 1820 1/136 Caruthers Margaret 33 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 taken by her mother 1/152 Caruthers Margaret 24 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Caruthers Margaret 25 West Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Caruthers Margaret 26 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Caruthers Margaret 27 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Caruthers Margaret 29 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Caruthers Margaret 29 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Caruthers Margaret 30 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Caruthers Margaret Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Caruthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1813 1/59 Caruthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/68 Caruthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/77 Caruthers William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Caruthers William 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Caruthers William 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/108 Carvell Thomas 58 Died in poor house or deceased 1809 1/30 Carven Levi Supported in the poor house 10/26/1857 4/311 Carven Miles 35 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Carver Elizabeth West Whiteland An order to bring in 12/18/1856 4/290 Carver Levi West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1857 4/296 Carver Levi Dismissed or discharged 01/30/1857 4/297
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Carver Levi Supported in the poor house 03/05/1857 4/299 Carver Levi Dismissed or discharged 04/06/1857 4/300 Carver Levi Supported in the poor house 04/07/1857 4/300 Carver Levi Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1857 4/301 Carver Levi Downingtown An order to bring in 08/14/1857 4/307 Carver Levi Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1857 4/309 Carver Levi Downingtown An order to bring in 10/05/1858 4/351 Carver Mills Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Carvey Caiaphas Colored East Whiteland An order to bring in 03/21/1855 4/261 Carwell Thomas 58 Coventry 10/21/1808 1/29 Cary Rachel 63 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Cary Rachel 67 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cary Rachel 56 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Carythers William 62 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/120 Casada William 82 Died in poor house or deceased 07/15/1854 4/246 Caserdy William 60 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 12/03/1843 4/25 Casey Charles West Chester Absconded 09/09/1817 1/105 Casey Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 11/14/1857 4/313 Casey Joseph Dismissed or discharged 11/19/1857 4/314 Casey Joseph Dismissed or discharged 12/18/1857 4/317 Casey Mary Oxford An order to bring in 04/26/1858 4/338 Casey Mary Dismissed or discharged 06/08/1858 taken out by her father 4/341 Casey Mary Supported in the poor house 11/19/1858 4/354 Cashaday William Dismissed or discharged 05/31/1852 4/208 Cashardy William Newlin An order to bring in 05/09/1849 4/143 Casheday Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Cashedy Mary 09/28/1819 1/130 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Cashedy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Cashedy Mary Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Casherty William Left without permission 12/18/1843 4/25 Cashrin John 24 Canal 10/05/1822 1/179 Caskery James 53 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/2 Casner(or Re John 16 Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1823 from Perry Twp., Union Co. 1/192 Cassaday Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Cassady Daniel Left without permission 02/27/1845 4/52 Cassady Hugh Supported in the poor house 10/08/1846 4/85 Cassady Hugh Supported in the poor house 10/08/1846 4/85 Cassady Hugh Dismissed or discharged 10/14/1846 4/85 Cassady Hugh Dismissed or discharged 10/14/1846 4/85 Cassady Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Cassady William Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1852 4/203 Cassady William Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Cassey Lawrence Dismissed or discharged 01/18/1844 4/27 Cassey Lawrence 49 Supported in the poor house 12/06/1843 4/25 Cassey Mary Lower Oxford An order to bring in 08/16/1858 4/347 Cassiday William West Chester An order to bring in 10/10/1851 4/190 Cassidy William West Chester An order to bring in 02/27/1852 4/202 Cassidy William West Bradford An order to bring in 05/16/1852 4/207 Cassidy William An order to bring in 12/24/1851 4/193 Castaly John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Castlebaugh Joseph 63 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Castol John 60 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Catherwood John 45 Supported in the poor house 09/13/1845 4/62 Catherwood John Pittsburgh Dismissed or discharged 09/14/1845 4/62 Cato Mary 75 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 08/26/1817 1/105 Cato Mary Negro East Whiteland 10/28/1816 1/95
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cato Mary 80 1817 1/99 Cato William Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Caufman Barbara 23 Honeybrook Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/91 Caufman Barbara 23 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/99 Caufman Barbara 24 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 done with ???? 1/111 Caufman Owen 51 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 crossed out 1/108 Caufman Owen 70 Honeybrook 1823 1/183 Caufman Owen 71 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/202 Caufman Owen 72 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Caufman Owen 74 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Caufman Owen 78 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Caufman Owen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Caufman Owen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Caufman Owen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Caufman Samuel 16 Honeybrook Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/91 Caufman Samuel 17 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Caufman Samuel 18 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/108 Caufman Samuel 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/120 Caufman Samuel 20 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/133 Caufman Samuel 21 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 dismissed 1/147 Caul John 77 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Caul John 79 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Caul John 86 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Cavens John Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Cavern Michael Downingtown An order to bring in 01/19/1851 4/179 Cavilry William 5 Black East Marlborough 05/22/1821 1/160 Cawfield John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Chalfant Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Chalfant Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Chalfant Henry 63 Died in poor house or deceased 11/03/1845 4/64 Chalfant Henry Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Chalfant Henry 64 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Chalfant Henry 65 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Chalfant Henry 60 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Chalfant Lewis Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1838 M Frederick Bucking, UOxf RQS Chalfant Mary Newlin An order to bring in 04/21/1846 4/76 Chalfant Mary Newlin An order to bring in 04/21/1846 4/76 Chalfant Robert 37 Died in poor house or deceased 12/08/1843 4/25 Chalfant Robert 35 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Chalfant Robert 36 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Chalfant Robert 36 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Chalfant Sylinda Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Chalfont Abel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/148 Chalfont Abel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/166 Chalfont Betty West Bradford 01/28/1823 1/191 Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Chalfont Betty 81 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Chalfont Betty 1831 RQS Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Chalfont Betty Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Chalfont Henry 58 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Chalfont Myres Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Chamberlain Lewis 65 Negro 1826 RQS/2 Chamberlain Lewis Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Chamberlain Lewis Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Chamberlain Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 03/30/1858 4/336 Chamberlain Samuel Dismissed or discharged 04/05/1858 taken out by his father J. Jacob Chamberlain 4/336 Chamberlin Lewis 60 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Chamberlin Lewis Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Chamberlin Lewis 65 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Chambers Ellen Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 husband Joseph 4/335 Chambers Ellen Supported in the poor house 05/22/1858 4/340 Chambers Ellen Dismissed or discharged 08/12/1858 went out w/ Joseph 4/346 Chambers Ellen Supported in the poor house 08/13/1858 came in w/ Joseph 4/346 Chambers Ellen Supported in the poor house 10/28/1857 & her husband Joseph 4/311 Chambers Ellen Dismissed or discharged 10/30/1857 husband Joseph 4/311 Chambers Ellen Supported in the poor house 11/10/1857 4/313 Chambers Joseph West Bradford An order to bring in 01/05/1857 4/296 Chambers Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 wife Ellen 4/335 Chambers Joseph Supported in the poor house 05/01/1858 4/338 Chambers Joseph Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1858 4/343 Chambers Joseph Supported in the poor house 07/02/1858 4/343 Chambers Joseph Dismissed or discharged 07/13/1857 4/305 Chambers Joseph Dismissed or discharged 08/12/1858 went out w/ Ellen 4/346 Chambers Joseph Supported in the poor house 08/13/1858 came in w/ Ellen 4/346 Chambers Joseph Supported in the poor house 10/17/1858 4/351 Chambers Joseph Supported in the poor house 10/28/1857 & his wife Ellen 4/311 Chambers Joseph Dismissed or discharged 10/30/1857 wife Ellen 4/311 Chambers Joseph West Bradford An order to bring in 11/10/1857 4/313 Chambers Peter 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Chambers Rowland 77 West Chester Left without permission 01/13/1809 1/34 Champion James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Chandler George London Grove An order to bring in 05/28/1844 Chandler, George 05/28/1844 4/35 Chandler Mary 28 Dismissed or discharged 1805 1/17 Chandler Sarah 24 Delaware County Poor 03/27/1819 pregnant 1/127 Chandler William Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 04/02/1819 mother Sarah 1/127 Chandlor Mary 23 Honeybrook 11/12/1800 child Ann Barton 1/2 Chandlor Mary 27 1804 1/12 Chapman Abraham 65 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 08/12/1805 1/14 Chapman Abraham West Chester 08/12/1805 error 1/15 Chapman Thomas 25 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 01/29/1816 1/91 Charles Annis 24 Negro Newlin 03/31/1819 1/127 Charles Annis Negro Moyamensing Dismissed or discharged 05/11/1822 child Emeline/ from Moyamensing/ returned 1/176 Charles Annis Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 06/01/1823 1/194 Charles Annis 24 Negro Left with permission 1820 1/136 Charles Annis H. Negro 08/29/1824 1/216 Charles Annis Hill Negro Left with permission 01/29/1825 returned 1/228 Charles Annis Hill 31 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 03/10/1821 1/159 Charles Annis Hill 28 Negro Absconded 03/21/1824 1/213 Charles Annis Hill Negro 10/01/1825 pregnant 1/231 Charles Annis Hill 31 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Charles Annis Hill 39 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Charles Emeline Negro Moyamensing Died in poor house or deceased 05/11/1822 mother Annis/ from Moyamensing 1/176 Charles Emeline Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 07/30/1821 taken by mother [Annie] 1/161 Charles Howard Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 07/20/1819 mother Annis 1/128 Charles John 23 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Charles John Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Charles John Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Charles Joseph 75 West Marlborough 08/06/1813 1/65 Charles Maria 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Charles Mary Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Charles Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Charles Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Charlton James Kennett 04/18/1824 1/213 Charter Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1814 1/68 Charter Maria 70 West Marlborough 08/06/1813 1/65 Charters Maria 70 1814 1/70 Charters Maria 71 1815 1/79 Charters Maria 72 1816 1/89 Charters Maria 73 1817 1/99 Charters Maria 74 1818 1/111 Charters Maria 75 1819 1/123 Charters Maria 76 1820 1/136 Charters Maria 77 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/153 Chase Anthony Black Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Chase John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/14/1852 4/217 Chase John Dismissed or discharged 12/20/1852 4/217 Chatton Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Check William 29 Removed or transferred 08/18/1825 was sent to Virginia 1/231 Chenicks George Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Chenicks Reuben Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Cherrick Edward Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1832 M Robert Lyslie, NLnd RQS Cherrick George Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Cherrick Simon Newlin Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/183 Cherricks Reuben Absconded 1838 RQS Cherricks Simon Newlin Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/17/1822 1/174 Cherricks Simon Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Chester George Black Pocopson An order to bring in 10/18/1853 4/234 Chester George Ran away 10/25/1853 4/234 Cheyney Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS child female Tredyffrin An order to bring in 04/07/1853 a female bastard child 4/226 Childs John Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Childs Mary Charlestown Aided or assisted out of the poor house 03/26/1822 1/175 Childs Mary New Garden Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Childs Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Childs Mary 71 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Childs Mary 65 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Childs Mary 67 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Childs Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Childs Thomas West Nantmeal An order to bring in 05/02/1849 4/143 Childs Thomas 80 Died in poor house or deceased 07/27/1854 4/247 Chrisman Elizabeth West Vincent An order to bring in 02/18/1851 4/180 Christian Peter 30 West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/19/1845 4/54 Christian Peter Black Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1845 4/55 Christie Ann Elizabeth 27 Supported in the poor house 02/28/1847 delivered a bastard child B. Franklin 4/98 Christie Ann Elizabeth 27 Supported in the poor house 02/28/1847 delivered a bastard child B. Franklin 4/98 Christie B. Franklin 1d Supported in the poor house 02/28/1847 mother Ann Elizabeth 4/98 Christie B. Franklin 1d Supported in the poor house 02/28/1847 mother Ann Elizabeth 4/98 Christie Eliza Ann 21 Delaware County Supported in the poor house 02/18/1847 came in w/ Elizabeth 4/97 Christie Eliza Ann 21 Delaware County Supported in the poor house 02/18/1847 came in w/ Elizabeth 4/97 Christie Elizabeth 46 Delaware County Supported in the poor house 02/18/1847 came in w/ Eliza Ann 4/97 Christie Elizabeth 46 Delaware County Supported in the poor house 02/18/1847 came in w/ Eliza Ann 4/97 Christie Elizabeth 24 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Christman Samuel 26 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Christy Ann Eliza Left with permission 06/17/1847 went w/ her mother Elizabeth & brother Benjamin F. 4/104 Christy Ann Eliza Left with permission 06/17/1847 went w/ her mother Elizabeth & brother Benjamin F. 4/104 Christy Benjamin F. Left with permission 06/17/1847 went w/ his mother Elizabeth & sister Eliza Ann 4/104 Christy Benjamin F. Left with permission 06/17/1847 went w/ his mother Elizabeth & sister Eliza Ann 4/104 Christy Elizabeth Left with permission 06/17/1847 took her children Ann Eliza & Benjamin Franklin 4/104 Christy Elizabeth Left with permission 06/17/1847 took her children Ann Eliza & Benjamin Franklin 4/104 Christy Elizabeth 33 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Christy Elizabeth Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Christy Hanah West Brandywine 04/16/1850 4/164
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Christy Mary Sadsbury 06/09/1818 1/116 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Christy Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Cillen Mary Dismissed or discharged 06/22/1858 4/342 Clabber Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Clabber Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Clabber Rebecca H. Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Clancy Martin West Chester An order to bring in 01/04/1855 4/258 Clancy Martin Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1855 4/261 Clarck Prudence Ann 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Clark Andrew Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Clark Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/27/1824 1/212 Clark Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Clark Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Clark Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Clark Charles Absconded 1842 RQS Clark Dominic Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1858 4/326 Clark Dominic West Bradford An order to bring in 10/14/1858 4/351 Clark Dominic West Chester An order to bring in 12/11/1857 4/316 Clark Dorcas 35 Black New Garden 11/12/1821 pregnant, & [3 children] 1/163 Clark Doreas 25 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1822 & 3 children/taken by husband 1/170 Clark Eleanor 2 Black New Garden 11/12/1821 [mother Dorcas] 1/163 Clark Eleanor 2 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1822 taken 1/170 Clark Elizabeth Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Clark Ellen West Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/24/1851 4/191 Clark Evan A. 7m Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/15/1849 4/142
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Clark Evan Alexandr 7m Upper Oxford An order to bring in 03/27/1849 4/141 Clark Hamilton West Chester An order to bring in 01/26/1858 4/328 Clark Hamilton Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 4/328 Clark Haney Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Clark Hannah Upper Oxford An order to bring in 03/20/1849 4/141 Clark Harvey Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1840 M Jacob Good, WFlw RQS Clark Henry 5 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Clark Henry 6 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Clark James West Bradford An order to bring in 11/04/1858 4/353 Clark James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Clark James Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Clark James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Clark John 17 West Chester Left with permission 02/16/1823 1/191 Clark John Supported in the poor house 08/04/1843 left, headed for Washington City 4/17 Clark John Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 came in for the night; an old pensioner 4/84 Clark John Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 came in for the night; an old pensioner 4/84 Clark John Supported in the poor house 10/05/1846 4/85 Clark John Supported in the poor house 10/05/1846 4/85 Clark John Dismissed or discharged 10/07/1846 went towards LnCo 4/85 Clark John Dismissed or discharged 10/07/1846 went towards LnCo 4/85 Clark John 80 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Clark John 82 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Clark John Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Clark John Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Clark John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Clark Louisa 1 Black New Garden 11/12/1821 [mother Dorcas] 1/163 Clark Louisa 3 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1822 taken 1/170 Clark Margarett Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Clark Martha 2 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 04/17/1852 4/206 Clark Martha 15m West Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/24/1851 4/191 Clark Martha 5 Black New Garden 11/12/1821 [mother Dorcas] 1/163
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Clark Martha 5 Negro Dismissed or discharged 1822 taken by father/mother Doreas 1/170 Clark Prudence Ann Child 03/29/1825 1/229 Clark Prudence Ann 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Clark Rebecca East Marlborough An order to bring in 12/25/1844 4/45 Clark Samuel Upper Oxford An order to bring in 06/23/1854 4/246 Clark Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 10/18/1854 4/251 Clark Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Clark Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 04/15/1848 from WaCo 4/122 Clark Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/25/1848 4/123 Clark Thomas 38 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Clark Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Clark William 3 Upper Oxford An order to bring in 03/27/1849 4/141 Clark William West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/28/1847 landed in Balt from Ireland 4/105 Clark William West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/28/1847 landed in Balt from Ireland 4/105 Clark William Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1847 went to WChs 4/105 Clark William Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1847 went to WChs 4/105 Clarke Mark 47 West Marlborough Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1807 resident of EBrd 1/23 Clarke Rebekah 79 Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/2 Clarkson Boy West Fallowfield 07/00/1821 mother Julia Ann/b. 07/17/1821 1/161 Clarkson Girl West Fallowfield 07/00/1821 mother Julia Ann/b. 07/17/1821 1/161 Clarkson John Tredyffrin An order to bring in 06/26/1848 4/125 Clarkson John Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1848 sent to MtCo 4/129 Clarkson Julia Ann Black East Fallowfield Gone without permission 07/21/1821 delivered a boy & a girl at George Welch's 1/161 Clarkson Mary Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/19/1851 4/193 Clarksone William H. 7 Dismissed or discharged 09/27/1853 taken out by Robert Roberts, WNtg 4/233 Clauson Esther 37 Charlestown 10/08/1823 1/197 Clauson Esther 38 Left with permission 1824 wanted to keep her house in Down 1/207 Clauson William 60 02/16/1824 returned 1/212 Clauson William 10/18/1824 date returned 1/217 Clay William Henry 10 Black Taken out for a trial period 11/17/1857 taken out on trial by Amey Lewis, WGsh 4/314 Clay William Henry 10 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/15/1857 M Joseph Lewis, WGsh 4/316
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Clay William Henry Black Downingtown An order to bring in 12/31/1856 4/291 Clayton Esther Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Clayton Maria Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Clayton Maria Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Clayton Maria Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Clayton Maria Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Clayton Sarah Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Clear Peter 66 Brandywine Gone without permission 01/22/1820 gone for pension 1/140 Cleeson Hannah J. Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1858 took her child Mary Elizabeth 4/337 Cleeson Mary E. 5 Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1858 taken out by her mother Hannah J. 4/337 Cleeton Hannah J. Valley An order to bring in 07/21/1857 4/306 Cleeton Hannah J. Supported in the poor house 10/16/1857 delivered a child Mary Elizabeth 4/310 Cleeton Mary Elizabet Infant Supported in the poor house 10/16/1857 mother Hannah Josephine 4/310 Clement Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 01/06/1858 4/326 Clement Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Clemmens Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Clemons Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Clemons Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Clemons Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Clemons Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Clemons Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Clendenin James Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Clerk James Dismissed or discharged 12/16/1858 4/358 Clever Jesse Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Clien William Supported in the poor house 05/25/1858 4/340 Cliffer John West Chester An order to bring in 03/12/1850 4/161 Clifford Laurance Dismissed or discharged 04/26/1858 4/338 Clifford Laurance West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1857 4/315 Clifford Philip Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Cline Eliza 18 West Nottingham Absconded 1823 1/187 Cline George 17 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cline George 19 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cline George Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Cline John B. 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cline John B. Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Cline William Supported in the poor house 06/11/1845 4/58 Cline William Dismissed or discharged 06/16/1845 4/58 Clingan Nancy 30 West Caln Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/1 Clonen James West Bradford An order to bring in 03/04/1856 4/278 Clonen James Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1856 4/278 Cloud Lydia Honeybrook Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 at James Sheens 1/91 Cloud Lydia 55 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/99 Cloud Lydia 85 Died in poor house or deceased 1818 aided out 1/111 Cloud Susanna Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Cloud William 79 Died in poor house or deceased 03/29/1843 4/10 Cloud William 74 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cloud William Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Cloud William 78 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Clough William Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Clouts Jacob Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Clutch George Baltimore Supported in the poor house 11/22/1844 4/43 Clutch George Baltimore Dismissed or discharged 11/23/1844 4/43 Coates John Absconded 1841 RQS Coates Mahlon Supported in the poor house 05/21/1845 came in w/ Christopher Riley 4/57 Cochaler John Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1843 4/10 Cochaler John 78 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cochran Francis Child Dismissed or discharged 11/21/1849 mother Winfield 4/150 Cochran Francis O. Supported in the poor house 10/15/1849 mother Winfield 4/149 Cochran Hannah 50 New Garden Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/28/1822 husband Robert 1/176 Cochran Hannah 50 New Garden Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Cochran Hannah 51 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Cochran Hannah 52 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cochran Hannah 54 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Cochran Hannah 54 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Cochran Hannah 56 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Cochran John Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1851 4/179 Cochran John 35 Tredyffrin 06/12/1821 1/160 Cochran John 37 Tredyffrin 10/15/1824 1/217 Cochran John Parksburg An order to bring in 12/11/1850 4/172 Cochran John 36 12/22/1821 entered before, crossed out 1/164 Cochran John 35 Left with permission 1822 1/166 Cochran John 24 1823 1/183 Cochran John 25 Absconded 1824 went w/ Elizabeth McFall 1/202 Cochran John 38 Left with permission 1825 1/220 Cochran John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Cochran John 58 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cochran John Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Cochran Peter 45 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cochran Robert 56 New Garden Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/28/1822 wife Hannah 1/176 Cochran Robert 56 New Garden Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/183 Cochran Robert 57 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/202 Cochran Robert 58 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/220 Cochran Robert 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cochran Robert 40 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Cochran Robert Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Cochran Robert Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Cochran Robert Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Cochran Winfield Supported in the poor house 10/16/1849 delivered a child Francis 4/149 Cochran Winfield Dismissed or discharged 11/21/1849 child Francis 4/150 Cochran Winford Kennett An order to bring in 08/07/1849 4/146 Cochren Patrick Dismissed or discharged 06/16/1855 4/265 Coff John Penn An order to bring in 04/25/1848 4/123 Coffee Ann Kennett An order to bring in 02/10/1856 4/277
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coffee Ann E. Taken out for a trial period 04/14/1854 taken out on trial by George W. Philips, Pnvl 4/243 Coffee Ann E. Supported in the poor house 04/20/1854 returned by George W. Philips 4/244 Coffee Ann Eliza 5 Taken out for a trial period 06/26/1856 taken out on trial by Caleb Harvey, Nwln 4/284 Coffee Anna Eliza 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/19/1857 M Caleb Harvey, Nwln 4/303 Coffee Eliza Ann Supported in the poor house 05/06/1856 4/281 Coffee Eliza Ann Dismissed or discharged 10/08/1854 taken out by her mother 4/250 Coffee Ellen Louisa 20m Supported in the poor house 11/20/1857 mother Mary 4/314 Coffee Ellen Louiza 2 Supported in the poor house 03/23/1858 mother Mary Ann 4/335 Coffee Ellen Louiza 2 Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1858 mother Mary Ann 4/334 Coffee Ellen Louiza 2 Dismissed or discharged 04/22/1858 taken out by her mother Mary Ann 4/337 Coffee Ellen Louiza 3 West Fallowfield An order to bring in 12/11/1858 mother Mary 4/358 Coffee Herbert Infant Supported in the poor house 03/21/1854 mother Mary Ann 4/243 Coffee Hulbart R. 4m Died in poor house or deceased 08/01/1854 4/248 Coffee James H. 2w West Fallowfield An order to bring in 12/11/1858 mother Mary 4/358 Coffee Louiza 4m Ran away 07/21/1856 taken by her mother Mary 4/285 Coffee Mary Supported in the poor house 03/13/1856 delivered a bastard child Louisa 4/279 Coffee Mary Ran away 07/21/1856 took her child Louiza 4/285 Coffee Mary Supported in the poor house 08/13/1858 4/346 Coffee Mary 2 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/27/1813 M George Matlack, Gshn 1/66 Coffee Mary Supported in the poor house 11/20/1857 & her child Ellen Louisa 4/314 Coffee Mary West Fallowfield An order to bring in 12/11/1858 & 2 children; James & Ellen Louiza 4/358 Coffee Mary Ann Pocopson An order to bring in 03/14/1854 & her female child, 3 yrs. old 4/242 Coffee Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 03/21/1854 delivered a bastard child Herbert R. 4/243 Coffee Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 03/23/1858 & her child Ellen Louiza 4/335 Coffee Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1858 took her child Ellen Louiza 4/334 Coffee Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 04/22/1858 took her child Ellen Louiza 4/337 Coffeild Thomas Jame Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1849 4/145 Coffer William 75 Died in poor house or deceased 05/21/1853 4/228 Coffield James 43 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Coffil John Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 02/22/1824 mother Faithfull 1/212 Coffil Mary Left with permission 09/24/1853 4/233
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coffil Mary Eliza Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/17/1851 4/190 Coffill Faithfull Londonderry 01/21/1824 pregnant 1/211 Coffill Faithfull Left with permission 1825 took her child Mary Elizabeth 1/224 Coffill Faithfull 39 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Coffill Gibbons 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Coffill Mary Supported in the poor house 10/26/1853 4/234 Coffill Mary 3 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Coffill Mary 2 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1827 M David Chambery, LGrv RQS Coffill Mary 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M David Chambers, LGrv RQS Coffill Mary Eliza 1 Londonderry 01/21/1824 mother Faithful 1/211 Coffill Mary Elizabet Left with permission 1825 taken w/ her mother Faithful 1/224 Coffin James 28 London Grove 05/20/1817 1/104 Coffin James 29 Absconded 1818 1/108 Coffoild James Willistown An order to bring in 06/15/1849 4/144 Coffroad Coleman 9m Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Coffroad Coleman Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Coffroad Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Coffroad Elizabeth 28 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Coffroad Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Coffroad Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Coffroad Judith Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Coffroad Judith Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Coffroad Judith A. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1840 M Mary Way, WMrl RQS Cofrode Jacob Honeybrook Dismissed or discharged 05/28/1822 was aided out 1/176 Cogan Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1858 4/334 Cogan Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 10/03/1857 4/309 Cogan Thomas Supported in the poor house 11/25/1858 4/355 Coggins Elizabeth 1 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Coggins Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Coggins Jemina Black Schuylkill An order to bring in 04/20/1847 4/101 Coggins Jemina Black Schuylkill An order to bring in 04/20/1847 4/101
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coggshill Job 24 Sadsbury Absconded 01/25/1818 1/114 Coil Henry 57 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/2 Coil Lawrence 1831 RQS Coil Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Coke Thomas 24 Mulatto West Whiteland 10/14/1823 1/197 Colbert Clemson Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Colbert Hannah Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Colbert John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/16/1858 4/358 Colbert Nathaniel Supported in the poor house 09/06/1850 4/169 Colborn Rowlan Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Colburn Rowland 33 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cole Fanny 19 Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1808 1/29 Cole H. Jane 2 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Cole Hannah Jane 1 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Cole Hannah Jane 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cole John 48 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Cole Philip 57 Black New Garden Supported in the poor house 04/27/1844 4/33 Cole Shadrack 22 East Caln Died in poor house or deceased 02/20/1816 1/91 Coleman Benjamin West Chester An order to bring in 07/30/1850 4/168 Coleman Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Coleman David J. Infant Supported in the poor house 05/19/1854 mother Harriet 4/244 Coleman Harriet West Bradford An order to bring in 04/29/1854 4/244 Coleman Harriet Supported in the poor house 05/19/1854 delivered a bastard child David J. 4/244 Coleman Jacob Black Coatesville An order to bring in 06/10/1858 4/341 Coleman Jacob 98 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/10/1858 4/349 Coleman James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Benjamin Miller, Hnyb RQS Coleman Lydia 19 Black Westtown Died in poor house or deceased 01/06/1811 1/47 Coleman Ruth West Chester 05/21/1816 pregnant 1/93 Coleman Ruth 35 1817 1/99 Colery Catherine East Pikeland An order to bring in 05/15/1851 4/184 Colery Catherine Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1851 taken out by her son Andrew Keller 4/186
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Colf John Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1848 4/123 Colgin George Left with permission 03/02/1824 error, crossed out 1/213 Colgin George M. 41 04/24/1817 1/127 Colgin William West Chester An order to bring in 12/10/1858 4/358 Colgndrin John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Colhoun Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Colhoun Margaret Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 crossed out RQS Colin Hugh Left with permission 05/10/1848 4/123 Colins John Absconded 06/11/1817 1/104 Coll Dominick Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Collains John East Vincent An order to bring in 10/24/1843 4/22 Collan Mary Ann 5 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Collans Hugh Marshallton An order to bring in 09/10/1852 4/212 Collans Susan Supported in the poor house 07/31/1848 returned by Minister Hamilton, Oxfr 4/126 Collans Susan Dismissed or discharged 11/24/1848 taken out by Dr. Duffield, Gap 4/131 Collar Elizabeth 34 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Collar Mary Ann 6 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Collar Sarah 35 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Collins Andrew Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Collins Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Collins Dennis Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 wife Joannah 4/345 Collins Dennis West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1857 wife Joannah 4/315 Collins Edward 45 North Coventry Supported in the poor house 06/21/1846 4/79 Collins Edward 45 North Coventry Supported in the poor house 06/21/1846 4/79 Collins Edward 45 Died in poor house or deceased 07/25/1846 4/81
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Collins Edward 45 Died in poor house or deceased 07/25/1846 4/81 Collins Edward Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Collins Elijah 28 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Collins Ellen West Chester An order to bring in 12/11/1854 4/252 Collins Ellen West Chester An order to bring in 12/27/1854 4/253 Collins Francis Supported in the poor house 09/28/1858 4/350 Collins Francis Supported in the poor house 10/10/1857 4/310 Collins Francis Dismissed or discharged 10/12/1857 4/310 Collins Francis West Bradford An order to bring in 12/14/1858 4/358 Collins Hugh Uwchlan An order to bring in 12/19/1848 4/132 Collins James 50 West Chester Absconded 06/15/1821 1/160 Collins James Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Collins Jesse Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1858 4/326 Collins Jesse West Bradford An order to bring in 01/22/1858 4/328 Collins Jesse Ran away 01/30/1858 4/328 Collins Jesse Ran away 02/04/1858 4/329 Collins Jesse West Chester An order to bring in 12/10/1857 4/316 Collins Joannah Left with permission 02/28/1858 4/331 Collins Joannah Supported in the poor house 03/04/1858 4/332 Collins Joannah Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 husband Dennis 4/345 Collins Joannah Supported in the poor house 07/30/1858 4/345 Collins Joannah Dismissed or discharged 09/21/1858 4/350 Collins Joannah West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1857 husband Dennis 4/315 Collins John 22 Negro Tredyffrin Left with permission 03/24/1822 1/175 Collins John East Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/26/1857 4/311 Collins John Dismissed or discharged 10/27/1857 4/311 Collins John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/16/1856 4/289 Collins John Dismissed or discharged 11/18/1856 4/289 Collins John West Chester An order to bring in 12/21/1857 4/317 Collins John 23 Negro Tredyffrin 1823 1/183 Collins John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Collins John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Collins Martin West Bradford An order to bring in 12/22/1857 4/318 Collins Martin Dismissed or discharged 12/24/1857 4/318 Collins Mary Supported in the poor house 07/05/1858 4/343 Collins Mary Dismissed or discharged 08/02/1858 4/345 Collins Mary 32 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Collins Mary Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Collins Patrick 74 West Bradford 00/26/1811 1/50 Collins Patrick 74 Delaware County Poor Removed or transferred 07/29/1812 removed to Phil 1/57 Collins Patrick 74 Removed or transferred 1812 taken to DlCo 1/51 Collins Patrick Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Collins Patrick 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Collins Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Collins Richard East Caln Supported in the poor house 01/17/1846 4/71 Collins Richard East Caln Supported in the poor house 01/17/1846 4/71 Collins Richard Left without permission 01/26/1846 error 4/72 Collins Richard Left without permission 01/26/1846 error 4/72 Collins Richard Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1846 4/72 Collins Richard Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1846 4/72 Collins Richard Supported in the poor house 08/16/1847 again 4/107 Collins Richard Supported in the poor house 08/16/1847 again 4/107 Collins Richard Absconded 08/23/1847 4/107 Collins Richard Absconded 08/23/1847 4/107 Collins Robert Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Colunda Frederica 30 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Colunda Frederica 35 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Colunda William 1 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Colunda William Child Black Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Colvin George West Chester An order to bring in 02/13/1857 4/297 Colvin George Dismissed or discharged 02/22/1857 4/298 Colwell John 48 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Colwell Phebe 02/24/1824 1/212 Colwell Phebe 17 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Colwell Robert 42 Tredyffrin Left with permission 04/11/1825 1/229 Colwell Robert Left with permission 05/28/1825 crossed out 1/230 Comfort Mrs. Phoenixville An order to bring in 05/10/1851 4/184 Comfort Mrs. 45 Died in poor house or deceased 05/11/1851 4/184 Commons Martha Londonderry An order to bring in 10/15/1852 4/214 Commons Martha Left with permission 12/01/1853 4/235 Commons Martha Supported in the poor house 12/19/1852 delivered a bastard child Mary 4/217 Commons Mary Black Tredyffrin An order to bring in 05/25/1848 4/124 Commons Mary 80 Black Died in poor house or deceased 07/06/1848 4/125 Commons Mary 8m Died in poor house or deceased 08/21/1853 4/232 Commons Mary Infant Supported in the poor house 12/19/1852 mother Martha 4/217 Commons Sally Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Compson Hannah 1d Chester County Poor H Supported in the poor house 05/11/1843 mother Mary 4/13 Compson Hannah Dismissed or discharged 06/22/1843 taken by mother Mary 4/15 Compson Mary 33 London Grove Supported in the poor house 03/07/1843 pregnant 4/8 Compson Mary Supported in the poor house 05/11/1843 delivered a female bastard child, Hannah 4/13 Compson Mary Dismissed or discharged 06/22/1843 took her child Hannah 4/15 Compton Davis 45 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M Gordwin Lloyd, Wlst RQS Compton George West Chester An order to bring in 11/30/1858 4/356 Compton John 19 Charlestown Absconded 10/24/1823 took Ann Plate & child 1/198 Compton Thomas Absconded 01/30/1846 again 4/72 Compton Thomas Absconded 01/30/1846 again 4/72 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 again 4/98 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 again 4/98 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/02/1846 again 4/78 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/02/1846 again 4/78 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/10/1846 again 4/79 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/10/1846 again 4/79 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/14/1846 again 4/79
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/14/1846 again 4/79 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/17/1847 4/104 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/17/1847 4/104 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/20/1846 again 4/79 Compton Thomas Absconded 06/20/1846 again 4/79 Compton Thomas Willistown Supported in the poor house 08/03/1845 4/60 Compton Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/27/1845 4/61 Compton Thomas Absconded 10/30/1845 4/64 Compton Thomas Supported in the poor house 11/02/1845 brought back by his son 4/64 Compton Thomas 56 Willistown Supported in the poor house 11/14/1843 4/24 Compton Thomas Absconded 11/23/1845 again 4/65 Compton Thomas Willistown Supported in the poor house 11/25/1845 again 4/65 Compton Thomas Ross 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M George Coulton, Wlst RQS Compton William 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M George Goodwin, Wlst RQS Con Elizabeth 40 1816 1/88 Con Elizabeth 41 1817 1/99 Con Elizabeth 41 1818 1/111 Con Elizabeth 43 1820 1/136 Con Elizabeth 45 1822 1/170 Con Mordecai 60 London Britain 04/13/1819 1/127 Con Mordecai 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 died out 1/148 Conaway Edward Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Conaway Hannah West Caln An order to bring in 01/28/1845 4/51 Conaway Henry Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Conaway Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 08/12/1820 error entered before 1/144 Conaway Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 03/20/1852 4/203 Conaway Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1852 4/204 Condam Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/14/1857 4/301 Condit Mosses Dismissed or discharged 01/01/1856 4/276 Condit Mosses West Chester An order to bring in 10/31/1855 4/269 Condran Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Condraw Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Conelly Barnard Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Conelly Barney Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Conelly Isaac 44 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Conelly Isaac 49 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Conelly Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Conelly Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Conelly Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Conelly Patric Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Conely Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Conely Patric 69 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Conenal Thomas Unionville An order to bring in 12/10/1856 4/290 Conglen John West Caln An order to bring in 01/28/1845 4/51 Congo Edward Dismissed or discharged 02/21/1855 taken out by his mother 4/260 Congo Edward Black West Chester An order to bring in 04/26/1851 4/184 Congo Edward 7 Colored West Chester An order to bring in 06/24/1853 4/230 Congo Edward Black Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1851 taken out by his mother 4/191 Congo Julia Black Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1851 4/186 Congo Lacy Dismissed or discharged 02/21/1855 taken out by his mother 4/260 Congo Lacy West Chester An order to bring in 04/26/1851 4/184 Congo Lacy Black Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1851 taken out by her mother 4/191 Congo Stacy 5 Colored West Chester An order to bring in 06/24/1853 4/230 Conker Julia Coatesville An order to bring in 02/18/1850 4/159 Conkleton Julia 75 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 07/24/1854 4/247 Conley Barney Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Conley Laurence Absconded 1842 RQS Conley Michael Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Conley Michael Downingtown An order to bring in 11/10/1857 4/313 Conley Morris West Chester An order to bring in 06/24/1858 4/342 Conley William West Bradford An order to bring in 11/30/1858 4/356 Conlin Jackson Supported in the poor house 02/24/1858 4/331
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Conlin Jackson Dismissed or discharged 02/26/1858 4/331 Conlin Michael Dismissed or discharged 01/01/1858 4/326 Conlin Michael West Chester An order to bring in 11/21/1857 4/314 Conly Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Conly James 22 East Whiteland 11/20/1817 1/106 Conly James 22 Dismissed or discharged 1818 1/108 Connel Cornels Dismissed or discharged 12/04/1849 4/151 Connel John Dismissed or discharged 01/30/1858 4/328 Connel Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1857 4/319 Connel Michael Dismissed or discharged 12/31/1857 4/319 Connel Morris West Bradford An order to bring in 02/11/1858 4/330 Connel Morris Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1858 4/335 Connell James O. Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Connell John A. Downingtown An order to bring in 05/04/1853 4/227 Connell Michael Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1856 4/278 Connell Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Connelly Abraham 21 Kennett 11/00/1823 came in from Canal 1/199 Connelly Barney Absconded 1833 RQS Connelly Elizabeth 21 Pennsborough 03/06/1804 1/8 Connelly Isaac 43 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Connelly Isaac 44 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Connelly Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Connelly Jane West Chester An order to bring in 01/16/1858 husband Patrick 4/327 Connelly Michael Dismissed or discharged 06/21/1858 4/342 Connelly Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 01/16/1858 wife Jane 4/327 Conner Ann 23 West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/17/1846 pregnant 4/79 Conner Ann 23 West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/17/1846 pregnant 4/79 Conner Ann [alias] Supported in the poor house 10/12/1846 alias last name Newman /delivered a bastard child A 4/85 Conner Ann [alias] Supported in the poor house 10/12/1846 alias last name Newman /delivered a bastard child A 4/85 Conner Caleb Left with permission 05/07/1844 went to see his children 4/34 Conner Caleb Supported in the poor house 05/22/1844 again 4/34
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Conner Caleb Left with permission 05/31/1844 4/35 Conner Caleb 88 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Conner Daniel 23 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Conner Felix 88 Easttown 11/13/1800 1/2 Conner Felix 92 1804 1/10 Conner Felix 93 1805 1/15 Conner Felix 94 1807 1/21 Conner Felix 95 1807 1/25 Conner Felix 96 Died in poor house or deceased 1809 1/30 Conner Frank 1 Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/02/1857 came in w/ James & Mary 4/308 Conner Frank 1 Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1857 taken out by his parents; sister Mary 4/312 Conner James 7 Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/02/1857 came in w/ Frank & Mary 4/308 Conner James 7 Died in poor house or deceased 09/24/1857 4/309 Conner James 20 Absconded 1827 RQS Conner James 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Conner John Absconded 04/05/1847 4/100 Conner John Absconded 04/05/1847 4/100 Conner John Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1846 discharged w/ Michel Dougherty 4/75 Conner John Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1846 discharged w/ Michel Dougherty 4/75 Conner John Supported in the poor house 05/14/1846 again 4/77 Conner John Supported in the poor house 05/14/1846 again 4/77 Conner John West Bradford An order to bring in 06/16/1855 4/265 Conner John Dismissed or discharged 06/16/1855 4/265 Conner John Left without permission 06/26/1848 4/125 Conner John Left with permission 07/07/1846 4/80 Conner John Left with permission 07/07/1846 4/80 Conner John Supported in the poor house 07/14/1849 4/145 Conner John Ran away 07/18/1849 ranaway w/ Eliza Dunaway 4/146 Conner John Supported in the poor house 07/22/1846 again 4/81 Conner John Supported in the poor house 07/22/1846 again 4/81 Conner John Supported in the poor house 07/24/1847 again 4/106
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Conner John Supported in the poor house 07/24/1847 again 4/106 Conner John Left with permission 08/17/1846 4/82 Conner John Left with permission 08/17/1846 4/82 Conner John Absconded 08/18/1847 4/107 Conner John Absconded 08/18/1847 4/107 Conner John Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 09/10/1845 brought in by John Turner 4/62 Conner John Supported in the poor house 09/14/1847 again 4/108 Conner John Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 again 4/83 Conner John Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 again 4/83 Conner John Ran away 09/28/1848 ran away w/ John [Hiel] 4/129 Conner John Left with permission 10/22/1846 returned the next day 4/86 Conner John Left with permission 10/22/1846 returned the next day 4/86 Conner John 83 New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/3 Conner John West Chester An order to bring in 12/22/1854 4/253 Conner John Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1854 4/253 Conner Joseph 54 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Conner Joseph 56 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Conner Joseph 56 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Conner Joseph 58 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Conner Joseph 59 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Conner Joseph 61 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Conner Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Conner Josepph 55 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Conner Lidia 70 Died in poor house or deceased 02/13/1844 4/29 Conner Lydia 78 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Conner Mary 24 West Bradford Left with permission 03/06/1818 1/115 Conner Mary 39 West Bradford Removed or transferred 04/26/1824 sent to PhAh 1/214 Conner Mary 5 Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/02/1857 came in w/ James & Frank 4/308 Conner Mary 5 Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1857 taken out by her parents; brother Frank 4/312 Conner Mary Jane Left with permission 01/21/1820 1/139 Conner Mary Jane Removed or transferred 1826 sent to PhAh RQS/10
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Conner Michael 46 West Chester Left with permission 12/24/1916 went to his residence 1/102 Conner Michael Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1858 4/360 Conner Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 12/29/1858 4/360 Conner Michael Supported in the poor house 12/29/1858 4/360 Conner Philip West Chester An order to bring in 11/02/1858 4/352 Conner Thomas Phoenixville An order to bring in 03/23/1852 4/204 Conner William Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1858 4/340 Conner William Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1858 4/354 Conner William West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1858 4/355 Conner William Dismissed or discharged 12/13/1858 4/358 Conner (Ne Ann Absconded 11/04/1846 took her child Ann Jane /alias Newman 4/87 Conners Patrick Unionville An order to bring in 02/04/1856 4/277 Conners Patrick Dismissed or discharged 02/28/1856 4/278 Connis Catharine West Grove An order to bring in 05/11/1857 4/302 Connis Catharine Supported in the poor house 05/16/1857 delivered a child Mary 4/302 Connis Mary Infant Supported in the poor house 05/16/1857 mother Catharine 4/302 Connolly Abraham 22 Left with permission 1824 1/202 Connolly Elizabeth 22 Gone without permission 1804 1/13 Connolly Hannah 79 An order to bring in 09/28/1824 1/216 Connolly Hannah 72 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Connolly Martin 25 East Caln Left with permission 06/14/1823 1/194 Connolly Michael West Chester Dismissed or discharged 05/17/1814 1/74 Connor Morris Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 4/345 Connor Philip Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1858 4/353 Conoly Jackson West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1857 4/314 Conoly John 8 Phoenixville An order to bring in 07/11/1857 4/305 Conoly John 8 Dismissed or discharged 08/21/1857 taken out by his father 4/307 Conrad Zundell Dismissed or discharged 04/23/1855 4/262 Conrad Zundell Supported in the poor house 07/29/1855 4/266 Conty Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 12/12/1857 4/316 Conway Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Conway Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Conway Henry 63 Dismissed or discharged 01/05/1808 1/28 Conway Henry Absconded 01/05/1820 1/139 Conway Henry 05/20/1808 1/29 Conway Henry 09/16/1820 date returned 1/144 Conway Henry West Fallowfield 12/12/1823 1/200 Conway Henry 67 Absconded 1822 later returned 1/166 Conway Henry 64 Absconded 1823 1/183 Conway Henry 65 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Conway Isabel Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1858 husband John H. 4/345 Conway Isabella West Chester An order to bring in 01/09/1858 husband John F. 4/326 Conway Isabella Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1857 4/299 Conway Isabella Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1858 husband John 4/338 Conway Isabella West Chester An order to bring in 12/19/1856 came in w/ John F. 4/290 Conway John Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Conway John Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1858 wife Isabella 4/338 Conway John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/05/1857 4/312 Conway John F. West Chester An order to bring in 01/09/1858 wife Isabella 4/326 Conway John F. Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1857 4/299 Conway John F. Supported in the poor house 06/20/1858 wife Isabella 4/342 Conway John F. West Chester An order to bring in 12/19/1856 came in w/ Isabella 4/290 Conway John H. Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1858 wife Isabel 4/345 Conway Joseph 25 West Fallowfield Left with permission 04/13/1820 died 1/141 Conway Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 11/27/1858 4/356 Coody John Absconded 1832 RQS Cook Anna Elizabet Child Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 taken out w/ her mother Charlott, by her grandmoth 4/204 Cook Charlott Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 & her child Anna Elizb. taken out by her mother 4/204 Cook Charlotte West Chester An order to bring in 08/15/1851 4/187 Cook Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Cook Isaac Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1855 4/261 Cook Jacob 35 Downingtown Left with permission 03/08/1819 1/127
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cook James West Whiteland An order to bring in 04/24/1851 4/184 Cook James Dismissed or discharged 06/05/1851 4/185 Cook James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Cook James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Cook Job 32 Charlestown 10/03/1824 from Canal 1/217 Cook Job 33 Left with permission 1825 1/220 Cook John West Whiteland An order to bring in 04/24/1851 4/184 Cook John West Whiteland An order to bring in 04/24/1851 4/184 Cook John Sr. Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1851 4/186 Cook Joseph 9 Died in poor house or deceased 03/20/1857 4/299 Cook Joseph Penn An order to bring in 09/15/1856 4/287 Cook Kesiah 30 Oxford 11/04/1815 1/84 Cook Kesiah 30 Dismissed or discharged 1816 1/89 Cook Lewis West Bradford An order to bring in 10/09/1854 4/251 Cook Lewis Ran away 11/08/1854 4/252 Cook Mary Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cook Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Cook Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Cook Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Cook Samuel East Brandywine An order to bring in 01/16/1858 4/327 Cook Samuel Ran away 02/05/1858 4/329 Cook Thomas 50 Pennsbury 11/08/1825 1/232 Cook Thomas 25 Colored Left with permission 1824 1/202 Cook Thomas 51 1826 RQS/2 Coolat Edward Dismissed or discharged 02/05/1850 4/158 Cooley Robert Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1855 4/265 Cooley Simeon 19 Canal 10/22/1822 1/180 Cooley Simeon 19 Canal Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Cooney John 24 Negro Gone without permission 1820 went to Townsend Lamborn's 1/133 Cooney John 30 Negro 1826 RQS/2 Coony John 24 Black East Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 11/21/1819 later returned 1/131
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coony John 29 11/29/1825 returned 1/233 Cooper Calvin 5 Colored West Caln 09/17/1823 1/196 Cooper Calvin 6 Yellow Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/202 Cooper Christianna Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Cooper Delilah 1 02/22/1823 mother [Rachel] 1/192 Cooper Delilah 2 Mulatto 1824 1/207 Cooper Eliza Absconded 07/08/1844 4/36 Cooper Eliza Left with permission 11/02/1843 went to visit her daughter 4/23 Cooper Eliza Supported in the poor house 11/10/1843 again 4/23 Cooper Eliza Dismissed or discharged 12/20/1857 4/317 Cooper Elizabeth Black Dismissed or discharged 12/07/1853 taken out by her sister 4/236 Cooper Ethalinda Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 09/20/1855 4/268 Cooper Ethalinda Negro 1825 1/224 Cooper Ethalinda Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M James Butler, Uwch RQS/9 Cooper Harriot Black Phoenixville An order to bring in 03/12/1856 4/279 Cooper Harriot 7 Black Taken out for a trial period 09/15/1857 taken out on trial by Mary Ann Ankrain, UOxf 4/308 Cooper Harriot 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/20/1857 M Mary Ann Ankrin, UOxf 4/311 Cooper Henry Black West Goshen An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Cooper Henry Black West Goshen An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Cooper Isaac West Bradford An order to bring in 01/26/1855 4/258 Cooper Isaac Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1855 4/260 Cooper James 2m Mulatto 03/15/1811 1/55 Cooper James 47 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cooper John 19 East Caln Removed or transferred 10/23/1825 sent to LnPh 1/232 Cooper Lydia Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 1824 mother Rachel 1/207 Cooper Mary 24 Downingtown Dismissed or discharged 11/01/1802 1/9 Cooper Mary 26 Gone without permission 1804 1/13 Cooper Mary Ann Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Cooper Peter 26 Philadelphia Alms Hou Died in poor house or deceased 05/05/1821 1/160 Cooper Phebe Westtown An order to bring in 04/25/1843 4/11 Cooper Phebe 1813 1/61
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cooper Phebe 1814 1/70 Cooper Phebe 60 1815 1/79 Cooper Phebe 61 1816 1/88 Cooper Phebe 62 1817 1/99 Cooper Phebe 63 1818 1/111 Cooper Phebe 64 1819 1/123 Cooper Phebe 65 1820 1/136 Cooper Phebe 66 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Cooper Phebe 69 1822 1/170 Cooper Phebe 69 1823 1/187 Cooper Phebe 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/207 Cooper Phebe Absconded 1834 RQS Cooper Phebe Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Cooper Rachel 32 Yellow 02/22/1823 & son [Delilah] 1/192 Cooper Rachel 28 Colored West Caln 08/17/1821 pregnant 1/161 Cooper Rachel 33 Mulatto Died in poor house or deceased 1824 child Lydia 1/207 Cooper Sarah Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/28/1850 4/171 Cooper Sarah 6 Died in poor house or deceased 12/14/1850 4/172 Cooper Susanna An order to bring in 09/28/1824 1/216 Cooper William Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 03/13/1854 4/242 Cooper William West Chester An order to bring in 03/21/1849 4/141 Cooper William Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1849 4/142 Cooper William 44 Lower Oxford 06/08/1824 1/215 Cooper William 42 Lower Oxford 10/16/1822 1/180 Cooper William 30 Supported in the poor house 11/05/1844 4/42 Cooper William 45 1825 1/220 Cooper William 47 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cooper William 47 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Cooper William Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Cooper William R. West Bradford An order to bring in 01/30/1854 4/241 Coover Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coover Susan Sadsbury 11/10/1825 1/233 Cope George S. 50 Supported in the poor house 04/12/1845 going to Baltimore 4/55 Cope George S. Dismissed or discharged 04/14/1845 4/55 Copper Delila Colored Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 11/14/1821 taken by mother Rachel 1/163 Corback Johnothan Supported in the poor house 09/08/1854 4/249 Corback Jonathan Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1853 4/226 Corback Jonathan Supported in the poor house 06/04/1853 4/229 Corback Jonathan 75 Died in poor house or deceased 12/09/1855 4/270 Corback Jonothan Left with permission 08/06/1854 4/248 Corback Jonothan Supported in the poor house 09/12/1854 4/249 Corbet Child 1 Child 1831 RQS Corbet Child 2 Child 1831 RQS Corbett David 12 1814 1/68 Corbett David 13 1815 1/77 Corbett David 14 1816 1/86 Corbett David 15 1817 1/97 Corbett David 16 1818 1/108 Corbett David 17 1819 1/120 Corbett David 19 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/147 Corbett David 20 1822 1/166 Corbett David 21 Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Corbett Davis 18 1820 1/133 Corbin Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 10/31/1858 came in w/ Richard 4/352 Corbin Ann Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1858 husband Richard 4/352 Corbin Richard West Bradford An order to bring in 10/31/1858 came in w/ Ann 4/352 Corbin Richard Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1858 wife Ann 4/352 Corbit David 11 East Fallowfield 06/21/1813 1/65 Coreback John Dismissed or discharged 03/09/1852 4/202 Corer Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Corey Owen Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Corfield James 42 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Corfield James 43 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Corham Peter Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Corigan James 56 Supported in the poor house 08/02/1846 4/81 Corigan James 56 Supported in the poor house 08/02/1846 4/81 Cork Ezekiel 7 Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/10/1856 4/277 Cork Hezekiah West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 mother Susanna 4/229 Cork Lewis Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 mother Susanna 4/229 Cork Pacilla 5 Black Taken out for a trial period 07/06/1857 taken out on trial by William Huey, Kent 4/305 Cork Pacilla Black Supported in the poor house 10/20/1857 4/311 Cork Pacilla 5 Black Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1857 taken out by William Huey, Kent 4/312 Cork Peter West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 06/07/1853 found dead & brought into bury 4/229 Cork Precilla Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 mother Susanna 4/229 Cork Susanna West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 & her 5 children; Lewis, Hezkh, Zach, Prcila Ann & W 4/229 Cork Susanna Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1853 taken out by Mosey Woodward 4/229 Cork William 18m Colored Died in poor house or deceased 10/28/1854 4/251 Cork William H. 77 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 08/01/1854 4/248 Cork William Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 mother Susanna 4/229 Cork Zachariah West Bradford An order to bring in 06/18/1853 mother Susanna 4/229 Cork Zackariah 6 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/09/1857 4/304 Corkin Catharine 4 Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1858 parents Murty & Mary 4/336 Corkin Cathrine 4 Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/12/1857 parents Murty & Mary 4/313 Corkin John 2 Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1858 mother Mary 4/331 Corkin John 2 Supported in the poor house 03/18/1858 mother Mary 4/334 Corkin John 2 Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1858 parents Murty & Mary 4/336 Corkin John 7 Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/12/1857 parents Murty & Mary 4/313 Corkin Mary Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1858 took her 2 children John & Michael 4/331 Corkin Mary Supported in the poor house 03/18/1858 & her 2 children; John & Michael 4/334 Corkin Mary Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1858 husband Murty & 3 children; John, Michael & Cathari 4/336 Corkin Mary Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/12/1857 husband Murty & 3 children; Cathrine, John & Micha 4/313 Corkin Michael 7m Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1858 mother Mary 4/331 Corkin Michael 8m Supported in the poor house 03/18/1858 mother Mary 4/334
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Corkin Michael 8m Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1858 parents Murty & Mary 4/336 Corkin Michael 4m Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/12/1857 parents Murty & Mary 4/313 Corkin Murty Ran away 02/20/1858 4/331 Corkin Murty Supported in the poor house 03/31/1858 4/336 Corkin Murty Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1858 wife Mary & 3 children; John, Michael & Catharine 4/336 Corkin Murty Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/12/1857 wife Mary & 3 children; Cathrine, John & Michael 4/313 Corkle Martha Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Corlan Daniel 40 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Corley John East Nottingham An order to bring in 11/25/1854 4/252 Cormick Absalom Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M Hannah Taylor, Pennsborough RQS Cormickle Samuel Absconded 1834 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/123 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Cornelius Mary East Nottingham Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Cornelius Mary 1831 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Cornelius Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Cornell Charles 33 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cornell Charles Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cornell ISaac 52 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Corney James West Chester An order to bring in 10/10/1851 4/190 Corney James Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Cornfield Charles 6 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Cornfield Charles 7 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Cornish Ann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Cornish David Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Cornish Matilda Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Cornwald Levi 26 Negro Westtown Absconded 1823 1/183 Cornwall Levi 30 Westtown 04/21/1821 1/159 Cornwall Levi Black Left with permission 05/14/1844 went on a visit & has not yet returned 4/34 Cornwall Levi Black Supported in the poor house 05/19/1844 again 4/34 Cornwall Levi 31 Negro Left with permission 1822 1/166 Cornwall Levi 38 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cornwall Levi 39 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cornwell Isaac 34 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Cornwell Levi 38 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Cornwell Levi 30 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Cornwell Levi 31 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cornwell Levi Absconded 1834 RQS Cornwell Levi 32 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cornwell Levi 33 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Cornwell Levi 34 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Cornwell Levi 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cornwell Levi 36 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cornwell Levi 37 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Corny Lewis Ran away 03/25/1850 4/162 Corregan John 21 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Corregan John 22 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Corregan Thomas 22 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Correy John West Chester An order to bring in 01/16/1852 4/199 Corrick Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Corrigan James Dismissed or discharged 08/06/1846 4/81 Corrigan James Dismissed or discharged 08/06/1846 4/81 Corrigan Mathew 32 Brandywine 12/03/1801 1/6 Corry Elizabeth 6w Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Corry Martin 37 West Chester Left with permission 06/26/1824 1/215 Corswell David Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1850 4/162 Cortney John Died in poor house or deceased 12/15/1822 died before he came in 1/182 Corwell Levi Died in poor house or deceased 09/14/1852 4/212 Coskery James 52 Birmingham 11/03/1825 1/232 Costly Mathen Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1858 4/347 Cotman Henry West Chester An order to bring in 02/08/1850 4/159 Cotman Henry Dismissed or discharged 02/11/1850 4/159 Cotrell John West Chester An order to bring in 05/23/1855 4/263 Cotrell John Left with permission 05/24/1855 4/264 Cotter Francis Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cotterall John Supported in the poor house 07/07/1858 4/343 Cotterall John Dismissed or discharged 07/09/1858 4/344 Cotton Abraham Colored Phoenixville An order to bring in 07/30/1855 4/266 Cotton Abraham 23 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/05/1855 4/266 Cotton Lewis Died in poor house or deceased 01/16/1852 4/199 Cotton Lewis West Goshen An order to bring in 06/11/1851 4/185 Cotton Lewis Black Dismissed or discharged 06/23/1851 4/186 Cotton Lewis Supported in the poor house 09/15/1851 4/189 Cotton Margarett Black West Chester An order to bring in 09/26/1843 4/20 Coughlan Michal Ireland An order to bring in 05/20/1848 4/124
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Couley Caiapus 90 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 06/14/1855 4/264 Coulson Maria 8 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1827 aided RQS Coulten Charles Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Coulten James Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Coulter John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Counseller Mary Ann 4 Black East Caln Supported in the poor house 12/15/1846 4/89 Counseller Mary Ann 4 Black East Caln Supported in the poor house 12/15/1846 4/89 Coursan Benjamin Supported in the poor house 05/26/1843 again 4/14 Coursen Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Coursen Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Coursery Benjamin 53 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Courson Benjamin Absconded 06/28/1843 4/16 Courtney James 54 Pikeland 10/14/1825 1/232 Courtney James 55 1826 RQS/2 Courtney James Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Couty Michael Dismissed or discharged 03/02/1858 4/331 Couver Elizabeth 2 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Couver Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Couver Sarah 18 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cover James 1831 RQS Cowan Hannah Sadsbury Died in poor house or deceased 09/21/1814 1/75 Cowan Robert Doe Run Dismissed or discharged 07/08/1846 4/80 Cowan Robert Doe Run Dismissed or discharged 07/08/1846 4/80 Cowden Margaret 50 Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1854 4/244 Cowden Margarett 40 East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/15/1846 4/87 Cowden Margarett 40 East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/15/1846 4/87 Cowden Margrat East Brandywine An order to bring in 08/23/1848 4/127 Cowden Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1803 1/8 Cowden Mary 70 Gone without permission 1804 1/13 Cowden Mary 70 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1805 died 1/18 Cowden Mary 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1806 1/22
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cowfield James Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Cowick Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Cowley Barney Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Cox Abigail 03/27/1821 1/159 Cox Betsy 45 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Cox Betsy 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Cox Betty 27 1805 1/18 Cox Elizabeth 64 Died in poor house or deceased 02/15/1844 4/29 Cox Elizabeth 33 1809 1/35 Cox Elizabeth 34 1810 1/39 Cox Elizabeth 35 1811 1/46 Cox Elizabeth 36 1812 1/53 Cox Elizabeth 37 1813 1/61 Cox Elizabeth 38 1814 1/70 Cox Elizabeth 39 1815 1/79 Cox Elizabeth 42 1819 1/123 Cox Elizabeth 44 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/152 Cox Elizabeth 46 1823 1/187 Cox Elizabeth 47 1824 1/207 Cox Elizabeth 48 1825 1/224 Cox Elizabeth 50 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/9 Cox Elizabeth 50 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Cox Elizabeth 51 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cox Elizabeth 64 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Cox Elizabeth 56 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Cox Elizabeth 57 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cox Elizabeth 56 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cox Elizabeth 45 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cox Elizabeth 42 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Cox Elizabeth 55 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Cox Elizabeth 56 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cox Elizabeth 57 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cox Elizabeth 59 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cox Elizabeth 63 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cox Elizabeth 63 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cox George Supported in the poor house 08/12/1843 brought in by Mr Pinkerton, Brnd 4/17 Cox George Absconded 08/15/1843 4/17 Cox George Absconded 1842 RQS Cox Henry Taken out for a trial period 07/20/1846 taken on trial by Joseph Laury, Sdsb 4/80 Cox Henry Taken out for a trial period 07/20/1846 taken on trial by Joseph Laury, Sdsb 4/80 Cox Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/16/1846 M Joseph Laur, Sdsb 4/83 Cox Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/16/1846 M Joseph Laur, Sdsb 4/83 Cox Henry 3 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cox James H. Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Cox John Phoenixville An order to bring in 01/01/1858 4/326 Cox John 87 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Cox Joseph 89 Died in poor house or deceased 04/12/1844 [died 2nd y April] 4/32 Cox Joseph 70 Kennett 05/06/1824 1/214 Cox Joseph 71 1825 1/220 Cox Joseph 73 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Cox Joseph 75 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cox Joseph 75 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Cox Joseph 76 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Cox Joseph 77 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cox Joseph 78 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Cox Joseph 79 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Cox Joseph 81 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cox Joseph 82 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Cox Joseph 83 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Cox Joseph 83 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Cox Joseph 84 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Cox Joseph 85 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cox Joseph 86 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Cox Joseph 88 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Cox Mary 63 Uwchlan Died in poor house or deceased 00/27/1811 1/49 Cox Mary 51 West Marlborough Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1802 1/7 Cox Mary Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Cox Mary Elizabet 2 Supported in the poor house 01/12/1858 4/327 Cox Mordecai 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/133 Cox Rachel Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Cox Temperance Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Cox William Supported in the poor house 05/26/1847 again 4/103 Cox William Supported in the poor house 05/26/1847 again 4/103 Cox William Dismissed or discharged 05/28/1847 4/103 Cox William Dismissed or discharged 05/28/1847 4/103 Cox William 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/31/1810 M James Boyd Sdsb 1/42 Cox William Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 09/01/1846 left again 4/83 Cox William Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 09/01/1846 left again 4/83 Cox William Supported in the poor house 10/28/1846 came in for the night; he is on his way to YkCo 4/86 Cox William Supported in the poor house 10/28/1846 came in for the night; he is on his way to YkCo 4/86 Coyl Thomas 71 Kennett Dismissed or discharged 07/04/1802 1/7 Coyle Catharine West Chester An order to bring in 03/13/1858 husband John 4/332 Coyle Catharine Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1858 husband John 4/335 Coyle James 33 Absconded 11/15/1823 date returned 1/198 Coyle James 31 West Chester 11/21/1821 1/163 Coyle James 31 Absconded 12/28/1823 date returned 1/183 Coyle James 32 Dismissed or discharged 1822 1/166 Coyle James 32 Absconded 1824 1/202 Coyle John West Chester An order to bring in 03/13/1858 wife Catharine 4/332 Coyle John Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1858 wife Catharine 4/335 Coyle John Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1857 4/307 Coyle Lawrence 45 Supported in the poor house 01/03/1844 4/27 Coyle Lawrence Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1844 4/30
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Coyle Patrick 87 East Nantmeal Dismissed or discharged 11/12/1800 1/4 Coyle Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 12/01/1856 4/289 Coyle Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 12/05/1858 4/357 Coyne John Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 06/29/1857 4/305 Coz Joseph 73 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Cpffee Louisa Infant Supported in the poor house 03/13/1856 mother Mary 4/279 Craig Andrew Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Craig James Newlin 08/05/1819 1/129 Craig John 39 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Craig John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Craig Margaret Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/16/1849 4/137 Craig Moses Left with permission 05/11/1853 4/228 Craig Moses Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1850 4/166 Craig Moses Uwchlan An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106 Craig Moses Uwchlan An order to bring in 07/20/1847 4/106 Craig Moses 73 Died in poor house or deceased 07/28/1854 4/247 Craig Moses Left with permission 09/28/1853 4/233 Craig Moses Supported in the poor house 10/11/1853 4/234 Craig Sarah 4 Pikeland Dismissed or discharged 01/16/1821 1/157 taken Craig Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Cranmore Thomas Downingtown An order to bring in 04/04/1853 4/226 Cranmore Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/11/1853 4/226 Craw Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Crawford Alice 38 Philadelphia Alms Hou 10/06/1821 child Henry 1/162 Crawford David Honeybrook 05/28/1822 1/177 Crawford Elizabeth Coventry Absconded 08/06/1813 absconded & brought back 1/65 Crawford Elizabeth 80 West Nantmeal 09/07/1821 1/162 Crawford Elizabeth 45 Coventry 12/15/1814 1/76 Crawford Elizabeth 45 Died in poor house or deceased 1815 1/79 Crawford Elizabeth 80 1822 1/170 Crawford Elizabeth 82 1824 1/207
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Crawford Elizabeth 83 1825 1/224 Crawford Elizabeth 85 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/9 Crawford Elizah 81 Coventry 1823 1/187 Crawford Fannny 56 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Crawford Fanny Upper Oxford 12/20/1825 1/233 Crawford Fanny 57 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Crawford Fanny 58 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Crawford Fanny 59 Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Crawford Henry 8m Philadelphia Alms Hou 10/06/1821 mother Alice 1/162 Crawford John West Caln An order to bring in 01/19/1847 4/96 Crawford John West Caln An order to bring in 01/19/1847 4/96 Crawford John 51 West Whiteland 12/17/1816 1/96 Crawford John 45 Absconded 1817 1/97 Crawford John Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Crawford John 52 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Crawford John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Crawford John 38 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Crawford John 37 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Crawford John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Crawford John Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Crawford Mary Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Crawford Mary 35 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Crawford Mary 36 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Crawford Mary Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Crawford Robert Marlborough An order to bring in 01/07/1858 4/326 Crawford Robert Marshallton An order to bring in 08/24/1852 4/212 Crawford Robert Ran away 08/25/1852 4/212 Crawford Robert 89 Berks County Left with permission 10/12/1815 from Cavernarvon Co. 1/84 Crawford Robert West Bradford An order to bring in 12/16/1851 4/193 Crawford Robert 89 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Crawford Robert 90 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Crawford Robert 91 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/108 Crawford Robert 92 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/120 Crawford Robert 90 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 died in Berks Co. 1/148 Crawley David Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/02/1818 1/116 Crawley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/120 Crawley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/133 Crawley Miles 72 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 05/06/1822 1/176 crazy Jake Died in poor house or deceased 07/19/1854 a German 4/247 crazy Jane 40 Died in poor house or deceased 07/15/1854 4/246 Creagield Reese 6 Black An order to bring in 11/17/1846 4/88 Creagield Reese 6 Black An order to bring in 11/17/1846 4/88 Creamer Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Creefield Nathaniel Black Penningtonville An order to bring in 03/03/1856 4/278 Creefield Nathaniel Black Ran away 03/17/1856 4/279 Creefield Nathaniel Black West Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/31/1858 4/352 Creefield Reese Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/17/1846 M James Sloan, ENtg 4/88 Creefield Reese Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/17/1846 M James Sloan, ENtg 4/88 Cregg Moses Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1852 4/206 Cregg Moses Supported in the poor house 05/08/1852 4/207 Creps Elizabeth 5 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Cresfield Hessekiah London Grove An order to bring in 03/31/1850 4/162 Cresson Jacob Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cresson John C. Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Cresswell David Supported in the poor house 11/14/1850 4/172 Creswell David West Fallowfield An order to bring in 02/08/1850 4/159 Creswell James Absconded 1829 RQS Crew Elizabeth E. 30 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Crewson Isaac West Bradford An order to bring in 12/28/1858 4/360 Cries Thomas Dismissed or discharged 07/09/1855 4/265 Criley James West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1858 4/356 Criley James Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1858 4/360
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Crim John Left with permission 04/11/1848 4/122 Crim John H. West Nantmeal An order to bring in 03/09/1852 4/202 Crim John Henry 54 Died in poor house or deceased 04/11/1852 4/205 Cripps Mary Ann 28 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Cripps Mary Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Crips Mary Ann 27 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Crisfield George Upper Oxford An order to bring in 02/07/1849 4/138 Crisfield George 67 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/10/1849 4/139 Crisfield Hesekiah Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1850 4/165 Crisman Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Crispo Mary 26 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Cristy Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Criswell David Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 4/204 Criswell David 65 Died in poor house or deceased 07/25/1854 4/247 Criswell David Dismissed or discharged 09/22/1852 4/213 Criswell John 40 Upper Oxford 07/00/1824 1/215 Crity Michael Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1858 4/346 Crochen Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 06/16/1855 4/265 Crommic Isaac West Chester An order to bring in 11/11/1851 4/192 Cromwell Absalom 26 Negro Marshallton Removed or transferred 11/06/1823 sent to MtPh 1/198 Cromwell Ellen West Chester An order to bring in 11/30/1858 4/356 Cronan John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Cronen William 35 Schuylkill Supported in the poor house 04/14/1847 4/101 Cronen William 35 Schuylkill Supported in the poor house 04/14/1847 4/101 Cronen William Dismissed or discharged 04/20/1847 4/101 Cronen William Dismissed or discharged 04/20/1847 4/101 Cronley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Cropper Christiana Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Cropper Luke 78 Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 01/08/1844 4/27 Cropper Luke 78 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/27/1844 4/28 Cropper William 26 Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 09/07/1845 4/62
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cropper William 26 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/14/1845 4/62 Croroke Michael Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Crosby Agnes Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Crosby Angus Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Crosby Hannah 2 Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Crosby John 73 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Crosby John 75 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Crosby Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Crosgrove Patrick 30 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Crosgrove Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Crosher Mary Ann Taken out for a trial period 06/19/1848 taken on trial by Charles Butler, Sdsb 4/125 Crosker Robert 37 East Caln Left with permission 05/16/1821 1/160 Crosley Angus Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Crosley Rachel 27 Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Cross Amos 3 New London Dismissed or discharged 07/27/1824 taken by parents 1/215 Cross Elizabeth New London 03/22/1824 & husband Hugh /order for relief for twins 1/213 Cross Hugh New London 03/22/1824 & wife Elizabeth /order for relief for twins 1/213 Cross Jane 06/00/1824 1/215 Cross Rebecca East Whiteland Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/28/1825 child Samuel 1/230 Cross Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Cross Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Cross Samuel East Whiteland 06/28/1825 mother Rebecca 1/230 Cross Samuel 70 Londonderry Gone without permission 08/24/1805 1/14 Cross Samuel Londonderry 08/24/1805 error 1/15 Cross Samuel 70 1805 crossed out 1/17 Crossen Jane 44 West Marlborough Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1806 5 children 1/19 Crossgrove John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Crossgrove Thoas 32 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Crow Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Crowen Hugh B. 45 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Crowley Adam Removed or transferred 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Crowley Ann Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 03/26/1822 1/175 Crowley Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Crowley Ann 1825 crossed out 1/224 Crowley Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1837 RSQ Crowley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 dismissed 1/148 Crowley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Crowley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Crowley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Crowley David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Crowley Elizabeth 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/25/1824 father Henry, of Nwln 1/211 Crowley George 10m Died in poor house or deceased 07/24/1844 4/37 Crowley George 1d Chester County Poor H Supported in the poor house 09/18/1843 mother Lidia 4/20 Crowley John H. 1 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Crowley Lidia Dismissed or discharged 08/29/1844 went to live w/ Joseph Chambers, Kent 4/39 Crowley Lidia Supported in the poor house 09/18/1843 delivered a male bastard child, George 4/20 Crowley Lydia 6 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/25/1824 father Henry, of Nwln 1/211 Crowley Lydia 19 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Crowley Lydia Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Crowley Lydia Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Crowley Lydia T. 20 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Crowley Mary 8 Died in poor house or deceased 01/25/1824 father Henry, of Nwln 1/211 Crowley Michael East Whiteland An order to bring in 01/26/1853 4/224 Crowley Michael Ran away 02/07/1853 4/224 Crowley Theodore Taken out for a trial period 04/11/1845 taken on trial by Andrew Steward, Sdsb 4/55 Crowley Theodore Supported in the poor house 05/20/1845 returned by Andrew Steward 4/57 Crowley Theodore Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1845 taken out by his mother 4/64 Crowley Timothy West Chester An order to bring in 12/20/1855 4/270 Crowley Timothy Colored Dismissed or discharged 12/23/1855 4/270 Crowly Ann Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/187 Crowly John W. Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Crowly Lidia Supported in the poor house 09/09/1843 pregnant, again 4/19
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Crowly Lydia Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Crowly Theodore 4 Kennett Supported in the poor house 09/22/1843 4/20 Croyer Jonathan East Whiteland An order to bring in 01/19/1849 4/137 Croyer Jonathan 65 Died in poor house or deceased 01/20/1849 4/137 Croyier Mary Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/19/1850 M Charles Butler, Sdsb 4/162 Crun John 50 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 02/23/1848 4/120 Crwaford Robert Dismissed or discharged 12/30/1851 4/194 Cubert James Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Cuchaler John 80 Supported in the poor house 06/09/1845 again 4/58 Cuchaler John Died in poor house or deceased 06/18/1845 4/58 Cudge George Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Cudge John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Cuff Enoch Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Cuff Esther Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cuff John 2 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Cuff John Child Black Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Culbert James Supported in the poor house 10/19/1844 alias Clark or Hall 4/41 Culbert James Dismissed or discharged 11/15/1844 4/43 Culbertson James West Chester An order to bring in 10/12/1849 4/148 Culbertson James 65 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Culbertson James Absconded 1832 RQS Culbertson James Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Culbertson John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Cullan Hugh Dismissed or discharged 09/29/1852 4/213 Cullen Hugh West Chester An order to bring in 04/08/1853 4/226 Cullen Hugh Supported in the poor house 05/14/1847 left again 4/102 Cullen Hugh Supported in the poor house 05/14/1847 left again 4/102 Cullen Hugh West Chester An order to bring in 05/19/1850 4/165 Cullen Hugh Dismissed or discharged 05/20/1850 4/165 Cullen Hugh Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1853 4/228 Cullen Hugh Supported in the poor house 10/04/1844 4/41
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cullen Hugh Dismissed or discharged 10/10/1844 4/41 Cullen Hugh 40 Supported in the poor house 11/30/1846 4/88 Cullen Hugh 40 Supported in the poor house 11/30/1846 4/88 Cullen Hugh Left without permission 12/02/1846 4/88 Cullen Hugh Left without permission 12/02/1846 4/88 Cullen John 71 Birmingham Absconded 08/03/1815 1/83 Cullen John 08/25/1817 1/105 Cullen Mary Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 06/09/1857 came in w/ Elizabeth Thompson 4/303 Cullen Mary Dismissed or discharged 09/08/1857 4/308 Cullen Mary Supported in the poor house 11/06/1857 4/312 Cullen William Absconded 1832 RQS Cullin John 07/31/1816 1/94 Culter Martha East Nottingham An order to bring in 11/26/1844 4/44 Cumings James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/15/1850 M James Emlen, WChs 4/158 Cumming John 30 Dismissed or discharged 10/28/1806 from Providence 1/23 Cummings James 7 West Chester An order to bring in 10/10/1849 4/148 Cummings James Taken out for a trial period 11/15/1849 taken on trial by James Emblin 4/150 Cummings Sarah 49 East Whiteland 1823 1/187 Cummings Sarah 50 Left with permission 1824 1/207 Cummings William Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1844 4/33 Cummins Edward Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Cummins Sarah 49 East Whiteland 09/11/1822 1/178 Cummins Sarah 58 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Cummins William Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/07/1844 4/29 Cummins William Dismissed or discharged 02/19/1844 4/29 Cummins William West Chester An order to bring in 12/28/1858 4/360 Cunning John 62 Left with permission 07/19/1819 later returned 1/128 Cunning John Lancaster County Poor 09/19/1814 1/75 Cunning John 10/24/1816 1/95 Cunning John 55 Absconded 1815 1/77 Cunning John 50 Absconded 1817 1/97
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cunning John 62 Dismissed or discharged 1820 1/133 Cunningham Arthur West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1853 4/235 Cunningham Arthur Dismissed or discharged 11/25/1853 4/235 Cunningham Christian Tredyffrin An order to bring in 07/28/1851 4/187 Cunningham Christopher Left with permission 05/31/1852 4/208 Cunningham Francis Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Cunningham James West Chester An order to bring in 11/12/1857 4/313 Cunningham James Dismissed or discharged 12/14/1857 4/316 Cunningham John 56 East Marlborough Absconded 03/20/1817 returned & died 1/103 Cunningham John East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 04/30/1817 entered Before, crossed out 1/104 Cunningham John West Chester An order to bring in 11/16/1852 4/215 Cunningham John Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1852 4/216 Cunningham Michael J. 47 1826 RQS/2 Cunningham Simpson Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 09/30/1847 4/109 Cunningham Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 04/03/1856 4/280 Cunningham Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1856 4/280 Cunningham Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/20/1843 4/15 Cunningham Thomas Absconded 06/26/1843 4/15 Cunningham Thomas Supported in the poor house 10/22/1857 4/311 Cunningham Thomas Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1857 4/312 Cunyan Bridget 98 West Nantmeal Died in poor house or deceased 11/13/1800 1/4 Curan Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 11/22/1854 4/252 Curby Alexander Infant Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Curby Alexander Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Curby Curtis Supported in the poor house 03/09/1843 came in off the road 4/9 Curby Curtis Left without permission 03/13/1843 went w/out leave 4/9 Curby Lydia Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Curby Rebecca 1 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Curby Rebecca K. Taken out for a trial period 03/26/1846 taken on trial by C.L. Minster M.D., Kent 4/75 Curby Rebecca K. Taken out for a trial period 03/26/1846 taken on trial by C.L. Minster M.D., Kent 4/75 Curby Sarah 36 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Curby Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Curen James Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1849 4/141 Curland John West Chester An order to bring in 12/11/1857 4/316 Curly John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Curly Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Curly Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Curn Mary Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1850 4/161 Curney Mary Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1858 & her 4 children 4/347 Curran Hugh 50 London Grove Died in poor house or deceased 06/06/1819 1/128 Curran Jamas West Chester An order to bring in 12/09/1848 4/131 Curran James West Bradford An order to bring in 03/01/1854 4/242 Curran Mary East Caln An order to bring in 11/26/1849 4/151 Curran Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 11/11/1858 4/353 Curren James Supported in the poor house 01/01/1857 4/296 Curren James West Bradford An order to bring in 01/19/1853 4/224 Curren James Dismissed or discharged 03/14/1853 4/226 Curren Mary Supported in the poor house 02/02/1850 delivered a bastard child Mary Jane Dougherty 4/158 Currey Alfred 13 East Marlborough An order to bring in 07/06/1857 4/305 Currie Owen Ran away 02/06/1858 4/329 Currie Owen West Chester An order to bring in 10/09/1851 4/190 Currie Owen West Chester An order to bring in 11/20/1857 4/314 Curry Anna Rebecco Infant Supported in the poor house 11/14/1855 mother Rebecco 4/269 Curry Anna Rebecco Child Dismissed or discharged 12/24/1855 mother Rebecco 4/270 Curry Betsy Negro 1826 RQS/10 Curry Elija Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1849 4/150 Curry Eliza West Chester An order to bring in 09/17/1849 4/147 Curry Eliza East Marlborough An order to bring in 11/27/1858 4/356 Curry Eliza Supported in the poor house 12/04/1858 4/357 Curry Elizabeth 15 Negro East Caln 12/15/1825 1/233 Curry Elizabeth 16 1826 RQS/10 Curry Francis 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Curry John Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1852 4/205 Curry John West Chester An order to bring in 06/03/1852 4/208 Curry John 67 Died in poor house or deceased 06/09/1852 4/208 Curry John Negro 1826 RQS/2 Curry John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Curry Joseph 84 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Curry Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Curry Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Curry July Ann Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Curry Laurance Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Curry Lawrence 57 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Curry Martin 34 West Chester Absconded 01/15/1825 1/227 Curry Owen Dismissed or discharged 03/13/1856 4/279 Curry Owen Supported in the poor house 05/15/1858 4/339 Curry Owen Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1858 4/339 Curry Owen West Chester An order to bring in 11/24/1852 4/216 Curry Owen Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1852 4/216 Curry Rebecca Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 10/31/1855 4/269 Curry Rebecco Supported in the poor house 11/14/1855 delivered a child; Anna Rebecco 4/269 Curry Rebecco Dismissed or discharged 12/24/1855 took her child Anna Rebecco 4/270 Curtain Daniel West Bradford An order to bring in 02/21/1855 4/260 Curtis Sarah Supported in the poor house 12/21/1857 husband William 4/317 Curtis Sarah Dismissed or discharged 12/30/1857 husband William 4/319 Curtis William West Chester An order to bring in 11/01/1851 4/191 Curtis William Supported in the poor house 12/21/1857 wife Sarah 4/317 Curtis William Dismissed or discharged 12/30/1857 wife Sarah 4/319 Curtz John 48 East Bradford 06/02/1814 1/74 Curtz John 48 1815 1/77 Curtz John 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1816 1/86 Custers Patrick 33 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Cuthbert Fortune Black Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Cyford Harriot Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1812 M Isaac Lewis, Brnd 1/56 Cypless Hannah 20 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dabbo 87 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Dabbo Pompey 100 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1845 an old African 4/56 Dabbo Pompey 91 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Dabbo Pompey 95 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dabe Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 02/07/1854 4/242 Dabe Joseph Dismissed or discharged 02/10/1854 4/242 Dabis Betty 20 East Bradford Removed or transferred 1823 sent to LnPh 1/188 Dabo black 81 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Dabo Black 85 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dabo Black 88 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Dabo Pompey Negro East Marlborough Left with permission 04/14/1825 1/229 Dabo Pompey Negro Gone without permission 1827 RQS Dabo Pompey Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Dabo Pompey Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Dabo Pompey 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dabo Pompey 82 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Dabo Pompey 84 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Daddy John Pennsbury An order to bring in 04/13/1852 4/205 Dady John Ran away 09/23/1852 4/213 Dady John West Bradford An order to bring in 10/11/1852 4/214 Dady John Ran away 11/02/1852 4/215 Dail Isabel Phoenixville An order to bring in 05/24/1852 4/207 Dailey Anna Infant Supported in the poor house 07/16/1855 mother Mary 4/266 Dailey Anna Child Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1855 mother Mary 4/271 Dailey Elizabeth West Bradford An order to bring in 01/11/1858 4/327 Dailey Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1858 4/327 Dailey Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 11/03/1858 delivered a male child John Alexander 4/353 Dailey James West Bradford An order to bring in 05/22/1858 4/340 Dailey James Dismissed or discharged 05/25/1858 4/340
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dailey James Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1857 4/312 Dailey John A. Infant Supported in the poor house 11/03/1858 mother Elizabeth 4/353 Dailey Luke Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1852 4/204 Dailey Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Dailey Mary Supported in the poor house 07/16/1855 delivered a bastard child Anna 4/266 Dailey Mary Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1855 took her child Anna 4/271 Daily Anna 19m Left with permission 02/06/1857 taken w/ her mother Mary 4/297 Daily Anna Valley An order to bring in 07/30/1856 mother Mary 4/285 Daily Barney 35 West Whiteland Gone without permission 01/29/1820 went to Capt. Jefferies to work 1/140 Daily Barney Absconded 04/09/1820 error entered before 1/141 Daily Caroline 17 West Bradford 04/11/1821 1/159 Daily Caroline 18 1822 1/170 Daily Caroline 19 Absconded 1823 took her child Phebe 1/188 Daily Caroline 6 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Daily Cheyney Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Zeba Dilworth, Brmn RQS Daily Elizabeth New London An order to bring in 09/21/1858 4/350 Daily Jamas West Chester An order to bring in 08/15/1849 4/146 Daily James Dismissed or discharged 02/24/1856 4/278 Daily James West Chester An order to bring in 05/26/1856 4/282 Daily James Dismissed or discharged 06/09/1856 4/283 Daily James Supported in the poor house 07/26/1856 4/285 Daily James Supported in the poor house 07/27/1857 4/306 Daily James Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1857 4/307 Daily James Supported in the poor house 10/10/1857 4/310 Daily James West Chester An order to bring in 11/01/1856 4/288 Daily James Dismissed or discharged 12/18/1856 4/290 Daily James W. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Zeba Dilworth, Brmn RQS Daily Jeramiah Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/26/1848 came in w/ his sister Mary Ann 4/130 Daily John 34 Charlestown Left with permission 09/01/1823 from the Canal 1/196 Daily Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Daily Lewis Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Zeba Dilworth, Brmn RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Daily Luke Dismissed or discharged 01/27/1851 4/179 Daily Luke Dismissed or discharged 04/26/1858 4/338 Daily Luke Supported in the poor house 05/15/1858 4/339 Daily Luke Dismissed or discharged 05/17/1858 4/339 Daily Luke Supported in the poor house 05/19/1858 4/340 Daily Luke Dismissed or discharged 07/22/1858 4/344 Daily Luke Supported in the poor house 07/28/1858 4/345 Daily Luke Supported in the poor house 10/22/1857 4/311 Daily Luke 26 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Daily Luke Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Daily Martin West Chester An order to bring in 01/07/1852 4/199 Daily Mary Left with permission 02/06/1857 took her child Anna w/ her 4/297 Daily Mary Valley An order to bring in 07/30/1856 child Anna 4/285 Daily Mary Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Cheyney Weston, Brmn RQS Daily Mary Ann Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/26/1848 came in w/ her brother Jeramiah 4/130 Daily Mathew Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Daily Mathew 70 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Daily Matthew 65 Goshen Left without permission 01/12/1809 1/34 Daily Matthew 18 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Daily Matthew Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Daily Owen 32 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Daily Owen Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Daily Phebe Chester County Poor H 08/01/1821 mother Caroline 1/161 Daily Phebe Ann 1 West Chester Absconded 08/11/1823 taken by her mother Caroline 1/188 Daily Phebe Ann 6m 1822 1/170 Daily Phebe Ann 2 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/207 Daily Rachel Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Daily Samuel 4 Removed or transferred 1826 sent to LCPh RQS/3 Daily Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/04/1853 4/226 Daily Thomas 41 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Daily Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Daily William 43 Left with permission 04/13/1825 1/229 Daily William 48 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Dale Isabella Left with permission 10/11/1852 4/213 Daley John West Chester An order to bring in 02/01/1855 4/258 Daley John Dismissed or discharged 02/02/1855 4/258 Daley Mary West Bradford An order to bring in 05/21/1855 4/263 Daley Mathew 70 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Daley Thomas Downingtown An order to bring in 09/15/1852 4/212 Dalton Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 12/04/1858 4/357 Dalton Thomas Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1858 4/360 Daly Anthony Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Daly Luke West Chester An order to bring in 01/26/1850 4/158 Dane Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Dantman Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 12/04/1843 delivered a male bastard, Thomas 4/25 Dantman Thomas Supported in the poor house 12/04/1843 mother Elizabeth 4/25 Danvin Edward West Chester An order to bring in 08/02/1856 4/285 Danvir Edward Dismissed or discharged 08/11/1856 4/285 Darby John West Chester An order to bring in 01/22/1858 4/328 Darby John Dismissed or discharged 02/02/1858 4/329 Darby John Carl 17m New London An order to bring in 01/10/1853 mother Margaret 4/223 Darby Margaret New London An order to bring in 01/10/1853 & her child John Carl 4/223 Darlington A. West Chester An order to bring in 01/16/1849 4/137 Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Darlington Achsah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Darlington Deborah West Chester An order to bring in 12/30/1848 4/132 Darlington Henry Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Darlington John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Darlington John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Darlington John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Darlington Rbrt Absconded 1836 RQS Darlington Rbrt 55 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Darlington Rbrt Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Darlington Rbrt 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Darlington Rbrt 59 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Darlington Rbrt 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Darlington Rbrt 71 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Darlington Robert Dismissed or discharged 04/06/1843 4/10 Darlington Robert 22 Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 again 4/103 Darlington Robert 22 Supported in the poor house 05/22/1847 again 4/103 Darlington Robert Supported in the poor house 06/18/1845 again 4/58 Darlington Robert Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1847 4/107 Darlington Robert Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1847 4/107 Darlington Robert 49 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Darlington Robert 52 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Darlington Robert 53 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Darlington Robert Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Darlington Robert Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Darlington Samuel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/00/1821 M John Mathias, WCln 1/159 Darnall William 50 East Goshen Supported in the poor house 10/30/1844 4/42 Darnell William 50 Died in poor house or deceased 11/28/1844 4/44 Darsey Amy Tredyffrin An order to bring in 02/20/1849 4/139 Dasmen Barnard Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Daude Philip Dismissed or discharged 12/25/1851 4/193 Dauerty John 6w Died in poor house or deceased 08/15/1848 4/127 Dauerty Mary Left with permission 08/16/1848 went to Phil 4/127 Daugharty John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/09/1858 4/358 Daugherty David Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Daugherty David Absconded 1834 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Daugherty James Sadsbury An order to bring in 12/14/1857 4/316 Daugherty John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Daulton Walter Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Daulton Walter Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Davenport Francis 26 West Caln 10/26/1820 1/145 Davenport Francis 27 Dismissed or discharged 1821 1/148 Daverage Dorsy Absconded 1832 RQS Daveridge Dorsey 50 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Daveridge Dorsey 50 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Daveridge Dorsey 51 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS David Eisinger Jail Supported in the poor house 11/29/1844 a German, calls himself Kurtz 4/44 David Rebecca 40 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Davidson Ann Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1820 died at J. Smedleys 1/141 Davidson James 45 East Fallowfield Died in poor house or deceased 01/25/1818 1/115 Davidson James 5 East Fallowfield Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/21/1818 M Westly Anderson 1/115 Davidson James 5 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Davidson Rachel Left with permission 01/25/1818 took her child 1/115 Davidson Samuel Ran away 01/04/1858 4/326 Davidson Samuel Dismissed or discharged 12/18/1858 4/359 Davidson Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 12/21/1857 4/318 Davidson Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 04/02/1857 4/300 Davidson Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1857 4/301 Davidson Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 10/17/1858 4/351 Davies Chaeles 4w Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 09/14/1825 mother Sarah 1/231 Davies David 24 Charlestown Removed or transferred 06/27/1824 sent to PhAh 1/215 Davies Samuel Ran away 01/28/1856 4/277 Davies Samuel Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1855 4/262 Davies Samuel Ran away 05/28/1855 4/264 Davies Samuel Tredyffrin An order to bring in 12/03/1854 4/252 Davies Samuel Supported in the poor house 12/28/1855 4/270 Davies Sarah 19 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 09/14/1825 child Charles 1/231
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Davies William Dismissed or discharged 06/26/1855 4/265 Davies William Supported in the poor house 07/02/1855 4/265 Davis Abraham Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Davis Alexander Lower Oxford 09/24/1818 crossed out 1/117 Davis Amelia Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Davis Ann An order to bring in 01/29/1850 husband William 4/158 Davis Ann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Davis Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Davis Ann Absconded 1839 RQS Davis Ann Elizabeth 6d East Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/11/1848 came in w/ her mother Rebecca 4/129 Davis Ann Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 12/15/1848 sent to MtPh w/ her mother Rebecca 4/132 Davis Betsy Supported in the poor house 04/12/1844 again 4/32 Davis Betsy 20 East Bradford 10/15/1822 1/180 Davis Betsy Left with permission 11/18/1843 went on a visit on the 13th 4/24 Davis Betsy 53 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Davis Betsy 54 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Davis Charles Negro 1826 RQS/2 Davis Daniel Ran away 03/09/1852 4/203 Davis David Newlin An order to bring in 02/27/1844 4/30 Davis David Supported in the poor house 11/02/1843 mother Elizabeth, b. 10/31/1843 4/23 Davis David Dismissed or discharged 12/12/1843 taken by his mother Elizabeth to live w/ Jacob Hays 4/25 Davis David 34 Absconded 1827 RQS Davis Duffield Dismissed or discharged 03/13/1850 4/161 Davis Elizabeth 63 Died in poor house or deceased 04/08/1852 4/205 Davis Elizabeth 30 Tredyffrin Supported in the poor house 10/11/1843 pregnant 4/22 Davis Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 11/02/1843 delivered a male bastard, David 4/23 Davis Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 12/12/1843 went to live w/ Jacob Hayes, child David 4/25 Davis Elizabeth 51 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Davis Elizabeth 52 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Davis Elizabeth Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Davis Elizabeth 53 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Davis Ellen Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 order for her 2 children also 4/99 Davis Ellen Black West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1847 order for her 2 children also 4/99 Davis Hannah 60 West Whiteland 04/15/1822 1/176 Davis Hannah Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 05/22/1821 sent to MtCo 1/160 Davis Hannah 60 East Whiteland Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1823 returned 1/188 Davis Hannah 61 Removed or transferred 1824 sent to MtCo 1/207 Davis Isaac East Bradford 11/28/1820 1/167 Davis Isaac 72 East Bradford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 died 1/184 Davis Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Davis Isaac Absconded 1834 RQS Davis Isaac Absconded 1834 RQS Davis Isaiah Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Davis Jacob 59 Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1822 married Ann Wallace, later returned 1/176 Davis Jacob 47 Sadsbury 10/19/1809 1/35 Davis Jacob 47 Dismissed or discharged 1810 1/37 Davis Jeremiah Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Davis Joel 38 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Davis Joel Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Davis John 23 London Grove Left without permission 02/22/1810 1/41 Davis John 87 Died in poor house or deceased 10/16/1843 4/22 Davis John Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Davis John 72 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Davis John Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Davis John 73 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Davis John 82 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Davis John 85 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Davis John 86 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Davis Juli Ann Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Davis Lewis Warwick An order to bring in 03/26/1844 4/32 Davis Lydia Negro West Chester 02/24/1821 husband George, child Mary Ann 1/158 Davis Martha West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/25/1852 4/209
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Davis Martha 15 Died in poor house or deceased 09/15/1852 4/212 Davis Martha Oakland An order to bring in 12/26/1850 4/173 Davis Mary West Goshen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/25/1822 aided w/ her husband Isaac 1/177 Davis Mary 50 West Goshen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Davis Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Davis Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Davis Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Davis Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Davis Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Davis Mary Ann 4 West Chester 02/24/1821 parents George & Lydia 1/158 Davis Mary Ann Child Negro East Caln 10/13/1825 from Thomas Parkes 1/232 Davis Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Davis Matha Dismissed or discharged 12/31/1850 taken out by her brother 4/173 Davis Philip West Bradford An order to bring in 02/10/1857 4/297 Davis Philip 71 Uwchlan Dismissed or discharged 09/22/1807 1/24 Davis Philip Dismissed or discharged 1808 1/29 Davis Pricilla Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1838 M Michael Gunkle, EWht RQS Davis Rachel Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Davis Rachel Jr. Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Davis Rebecca 63 Died in poor house or deceased 07/17/1851 4/187 Davis Rebecca East Fallowfield An order to bring in 10/11/1848 brought her child Ann Elizabeth 4/129 Davis Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 12/15/1848 sent to MtPh w/ her child Ann Elizabeth 4/132 Davis Rebecca Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Davis Rebecca 32 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Davis Rebecca 33 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Davis Rebecca 54 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Davis Rebecca 55 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Davis Rebecca 56 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Davis Rebecca 57 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Davis Rebecca 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Davis Rebecca 59 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Davis Rebecca 41 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Davis Richard 34 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Davis Robert Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Davis Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 01/22/1858 4/328 Davis Samuel Negro West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 01/23/1821 1/157 Davis Samuel 40 Tredyffrin Supported in the poor house 02/16/1844 4/29 Davis Samuel Left with permission 02/28/1844 went w/ leave to M.L. Reese 4/30 Davis Samuel 59 West Chester 10/01/1823 1/197 Davis Samuel 60 Removed or transferred 1824 sent to LnCo 1/203 Davis Sanford 43 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Davis Sanford Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Davis Sarah Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1851 taken out by her husband w/ her child 4/182 Davis Sarah Ann 19 Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 08/04/1825 returned 1/231 Davis Sarah Ann 21 Negro 1826 RQS/10 Davis Sidney Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Davis Susanna 94 Tredyffrin Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/25/1823 1/192 Davis Susanna 95 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Davis Susanna 96 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Davis Susanna 98 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/10 Davis Susannah East Whiteland An order to bring in 02/19/1850 4/160 Davis Thomas 50 Black Newlin Supported in the poor house 11/07/1845 4/64 Davis Thomas Black Absconded 11/10/1845 4/65 Davis Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Davis Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Davis William An order to bring in 01/29/1850 wife Ann 4/158 Davis William 69 Left with permission 02/16/1809 1/34 Davis William Dismissed or discharged 03/13/1850 4/161 Davis William West Whiteland An order to bring in 10/08/1854 4/250 Davis William 68 Dismissed or discharged 11/02/1807 1/28 Davis William Dismissed or discharged 12/28/1809 returned 12/28/1810 1/41 Davison James Taken out for a trial period 03/21/1844 taken on trial by Kenada Philips, WFlw 4/31
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Davison James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/23/1844 M Joseph K. Philips, WFlw 4/33 Davison James 4 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Davison James 3 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Davison James 4 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Davison James 4 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Davison John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Davison Martha Ann Sadsbury An order to bring in 09/02/1850 4/169 Dawlen John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Dawlen John Absconded 1836 RQS Dawney Dennis Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Dawney James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1842 M Rhuel Jefferies, WBrd RQS Dawney Rachel Black Absconded 1841 RQS Dawnie James Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Dawsey James 35 East Caln Left without permission 10/09/1810 1/43 Dawson Caleb Absconded 01/20/1843 4/6 Dawson William Downingtown 03/30/1825 1/229 Dawson William East Goshen Left with permission 05/05/1820 1/142 Dawson William 06/05/1823 married Ann Bailets /date returned 1/194 Dawson William 65 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Dawson William Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dawson William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dawson William 69 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Dawson William 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Dayley Luke Dismissed or discharged 03/20/1850 4/162 Dayly Jermiah Dismissed or discharged 12/04/1848 taken out by his mother 4/131 Dayly Luke Supported in the poor house 12/13/1850 4/172 Dayly Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 12/04/1848 taken out by her mother 4/131 Deamer George 60 East Caln Supported in the poor house 05/31/1843 says he's from Phil 4/14 Dean Mathias Honeybrook An order to bring in 02/04/1853 4/224 Dean Mathias Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1853 4/228 Dean Nelly Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dean Stanly 37 1826 RQS/3 Dean Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Dearer Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 04/07/1821 was taken out by his friends & died 1/159 Deborah Ann 73 Honeybrook 11/27/1801 1/6 Deborah Ann 76 1804 1/12 Deborah Ann 77 1805 1/18 Deborah Ann 78 1806 1/22 Deborah Ann 79 1807 1/26 Deborah Ann 80 1809 1/31 Deborah Ann 81 1810 1/39 Deborah Ann 82 1811 1/46 Deborah Ann 83 1812 1/53 Deborah Ann 84 1813 1/61 Deborah Ann 85 1814 1/70 Deborah Ann 86 1815 1/79 Deborah Ann 86 1816 1/89 Deborah Ann 87 1817 1/100 Deborah Ann 88 1818 1/111 Deborah Ann 89 1819 1/124 Deborah Ann 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1820 1/136 Deborow Mary 46 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1806 1/22 Decker Cornelia 21 Colored Philadelphia Alms Hou 04/13/1817 1/103 Decker Cornelia 22 Left with permission 1818 took her child 1/111 Decker Henry 4w Colored Philadelphia Alms Hou 04/13/1817 1/103 Deckerson John Nich Absconded 02/10/1845 4/51 Dedrick Godfrey 34 West Chester Left with permission 01/21/1820 1/140 Deed Sarah 40 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Deeds Ann 20 Easttown 12/08/1824 child Elizabeth 1/219 Deeds Ann 21 1825 1/224 Deeds Ann 23 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Deeds Ann 24 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Deeds Ann 25 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Deeds Ann 26 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Deeds Ann 27 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Deeds Ann 25 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Deeds Ann 26 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Deeds Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Deeds Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Deeds Ann Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Deeds Ann Jane Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Deeds Eliza Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Deeds Elizabeth 5m Easttown 12/08/1824 mother Ann 1/219 Deeds Elizabeth 1 1825 1/224 Deeds Elizabeth 3 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Deeds Elizabeth 3 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Deeds Elizabeth 4 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Deeds Elizabeth 5 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Deeds Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 M William McIntire, Loxf RQS Deeds John 20d Supported in the poor house 11/03/1821 date returned from leave by mother Sarah 1/148 Deeds John Chester County Poor H 12/10/1820 mother Sarah 1/146 Deeds John 1 1822 1/166 Deeds John 2 Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 1823 taken by his mother Sarah 1/183 Deeds John 3 Dismissed or discharged 1824 taken by his mother 1/202 Deeds John 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1825 M Aaron Baker, EFlw 1/220 Deeds Joseph 6m Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Deeds Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Deeds Kitty 3w Montgomery County P 11/01/1825 mother Sarah 1/232 Deeds Kitty 1 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/10 Deeds Lawrensa Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Deeds Lorenza Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Deeds Mary 1 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Deeds Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Deeds Mary Ann 3 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Deeds Mary Ann 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 M John C. Reynolds, Pnsb RQS Deeds Mary Ann 1 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Deeds Mary Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Deeds Mary Ann 3 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Deeds Mary Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Deeds Sarah Left with permission 04/06/1857 left w/ William Myers 4/300 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 04/17/1858 4/337 Deeds Sarah Dismissed or discharged 04/18/1850 4/164 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 04/18/1853 4/227 Deeds Sarah 21 Left with permission 04/29/1823 left w/ her child John & returned 1/188 Deeds Sarah 22 Left with permission 05/06/1824 took her son John, date returned 1/207 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/06/1857 4/302 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 05/14/1846 went to her brothers 4/77 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 05/14/1846 went to her brothers 4/77 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 05/18/1857 4/302 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/27/1857 4/303 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 07/06/1857 4/305 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 07/27/1857 4/306 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 09/23/1849 again 4/148 Deeds Sarah Supported in the poor house 09/24/1847 again 4/109 Deeds Sarah West Chester An order to bring in 10/20/1855 4/268 Deeds Sarah Montgomery County P 11/01/1825 child Kitty /not married 1/232 Deeds Sarah 20 Supported in the poor house 11/03/1821 had absconded, later returned w/ son John 1/153 Deeds Sarah Left with permission 11/26/1857 4/315 Deeds Sarah 20 1822 1/170 Deeds Sarah 23 Absconded 1825 went to MtPh having married Robert Calwell 1/224 Deeds Sarah 25 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Deeds Sarah 27 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Deeds Sarah 28 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Deeds Sarah 29 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Deeds Sarah 30 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Deeds Sarah 35 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Deeds Sarah 36 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Deeds Sarah 37 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Deeds Sarah 38 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Deeds Sarah 39 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Deeds Sarah 40 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Deeds Sarah 41 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Deeds Sarah 42 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Deeds Sarah 45 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Deeds Sarah 46 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Deem Charles Lower Oxford 08/21/1821 1/161 Deemar George Dismissed or discharged 06/02/1843 4/14 Deen Thomas 30 Vincent Absconded 12/27/1823 from Canal 1/210 Deens Charles 42 Absconded 06/19/1823 date returned 1/184 Deens Charles 44 Lower Oxford 08/00/1824 1/216 Deens Charles Upper Oxford 09/17/1825 1/231 Deens Charles 43 Left with permission 1824 1/202 Deens Charles 44 Left with permission 1825 died 1/220 Deering John Left with permission 01/25/1817 1/102 Deery Mary A. Black Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Deever John Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1849 4/140 Deison John Absconded 1834 RQS Deivies Hannah East Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 08/08/1820 1/143 DeLacey Hugh Dismissed or discharged 01/25/1858 4/328 Delacy Hugh West Chester An order to bring in 12/03/1857 4/315 Delaforge Augustus 64 West Chester Left with permission 04/25/1818 1/116 Delaney Dennis Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Delany Ann 24 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Delany Archibald 25 Black Absconded 02/11/1820 1/133 Delany Archibald 25 Black Montgomery County P 12/23/1819 1/131
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Delarigee John 50 Canal Died in poor house or deceased 08/18/1823 1/195 Dellenger July Ann West Pikeland An order to bring in 05/28/1844 4/35 Dempsey Michael 19 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dempsey Patrick 45 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dempsy Timothy Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Demsey Edward West Bradford An order to bring in 03/08/1858 4/332 Demsey Edward Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Den Daniel 59 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Denason Mathew 72 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Denemary Rebecca Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Denerson Mathew 72 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Deney Louisa Taken out for a trial period 05/29/1854 taken out on trial by Henry Court, WChs 4/245 Denisee Hugh Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1850 4/160 Denison James Henry 3 Dismissed or discharged 12/01/1856 taken by his mother Caroline Williams 4/289 Denkle John Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1851 4/184 Denkle John P. West Chester An order to bring in 04/13/1851 4/183 Denman Bill Black Taken out for a trial period 07/22/1845 taken on trial by Caleb Rubencam, Doe Run 4/60 Denman Bill Black Supported in the poor house 10/28/1843 4/23 Denman Job Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Denman John Black Absconded 03/30/1843 4/10 Denman John 38 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Denman John 45 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Denman Nicholas Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Denman Penrose 6m Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Denman William 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Denman William 5 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Denman William G. Black Taken out for a trial period 02/03/1844 taken on trial by Samuel Pennypacker, EWht 4/28 Denman William G. Black Supported in the poor house 02/10/1844 sent back by Samuel Pennypacker 4/29 Denman William G. Black Supported in the poor house 05/20/1845 again 4/57 Denman William G. Taken out for a trial period 10/04/1843 taken on trial by William Wheelen, NLnd 4/21 Denman William G. Removed or transferred 1839 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Denman William G. 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Denmary John Black Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Denmary Rebecca 30 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Dennahay Robert 40 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Dennison Matthew 60 Brandywine Left with permission 08/02/1825 1/230 Dennison Matthew Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Dennison Matthew 73 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Dennison Matthew Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Denny Charles P. An order to bring in 05/24/1854 mother Sarah 4/245 Denny Charles P. Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1854 taken out by his father J. Denny 4/245 Denny Dennis Child Downingtown An order to bring in 05/22/1854 mother Sarah 4/245 Denny Dennis 5 An order to bring in 10/12/1857 mother Sarah 4/310 Denny Louisa An order to bring in 05/24/1854 mother Sarah 4/245 Denny Mary 9 Taken out for a trial period 09/16/1854 taken out on trial by Judge Shaffer 4/249 Denny Mary A. Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1854 taken out by her father J. Denny 4/245 Denny Mary Ann An order to bring in 05/24/1854 mother Sarah 4/245 Denny Moses Absconded 1835 RQS Denny Sarah Downingtown An order to bring in 05/22/1854 & her child Dennis 4/245 Denny Sarah Left with permission 07/19/1854 took her child 4/247 Denny Sarah Supported in the poor house 08/30/1854 & her 4 children 4/249 Denny Sarah An order to bring in 10/12/1857 & her son Dennis 4/310 Denny Sarah T. Left with permission 06/06/1856 4/283 Densmore James 45 Supported in the poor house 01/09/1848 4/118 Densmore James West Chester An order to bring in 01/26/1853 4/224 Densmore James Dismissed or discharged 02/28/1853 4/225 Densmore James Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1848 4/121 Densmore James Supported in the poor house 05/13/1858 4/339 Densmore James Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1858 4/339 Densmore James Supported in the poor house 08/17/1858 4/347 Denson Nicholas Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Deny Betty 84 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Derboro Addison East Goshen An order to bring in 09/15/1846 4/83 Derboro Addison East Goshen An order to bring in 09/15/1846 4/83 Derborough Daniel 14 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/01/1804 mother Mary 1/9 Derborough Daniel 14 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/11 Derborough Isaac 1 Goshen 09/01/1804 mother Mary 1/9 Derborough Isaac 1 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/11 Derborough Joshua 9 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/01/1804 mother Mary 1/9 Derborough Joshua 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/11 Derborough Mary 45 Goshen 09/01/1803 & 5 children 1/9 Derborough Mary 45 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1804 1/13 Derborough Mary 46 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1805 1/18 Derborough Sarah 6 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/01/1804 mother Mary 1/9 Derborough Sarah 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/13 Derborough William 12 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/01/1804 mother Mary 1/9 Derborough William 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/11 Derborow Mary 47 1807 1/26 Derborow Mary 48 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1809 1/31 Derborow Mary 49 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1810 w/ son 1/39 Derborow Mary 50 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1811 1/46 Derborow Mary 51 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 1/53 Derborow Mary 52 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1813 1/61 Derborow Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/70 Derexson Mary Jane Black Supported in the poor house 01/10/1853 returned by William Blair 4/223 Derickson Mary Jane Taken out for a trial period 03/15/1851 taken on trial by Jacob John 4/182 Derickson Mary Jane Supported in the poor house 03/25/1851 returned by Jacob John 4/182 Derickson Mary Jane Black Supported in the poor house 03/26/1856 returned by Ezkiel Hamilton & cancelled indenture 4/279 Derickson Mary Jane 10 Black Taken out for a trial period 05/26/1856 taken out on trial by Rodman Pritchett, EGsh 4/282 Derickson Mary Jane West Chester An order to bring in 10/31/1849 4/149 Dermit Barney 30 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Dermont James West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1858 4/355 Dermont John 25 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Derricaso James 32 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Derrick Hannah Negro West Chester Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/25/1822 1/173 Derrickson Joseph Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Derrickson Mary Jane 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/17/1853 M Ezekel Hamilton, WFlw 4/228 Derrough Charles 34 Pennsbury Removed or transferred 01/09/1809 sent him to LnPh 1/33 Derry Ann Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1822 crossed out 1/170 Derry Ann Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Derry Ann Absconded 1840 RQS Derry Anthony 2 Negro West Chester 10/02/1821 1/162 Derry Anthony 4 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/167 Derry Betty 89 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/09/1845 4/60 Derry Betty 83 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Derry Betty 85 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Derry Betty 86 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Derry Betty 85 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Derry Betty 86 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Derry Elizabeth 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Derry Elizabeth 81 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Derry Elizabeth 82 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Derry Flora 5m Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1803 M Philip Price 1/8 Derry Flora 1 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1804 1/13 Derry Harriet Black West Chester An order to bring in 09/26/1843 4/20 Derry Henry West Chester An order to bring in 06/05/1851 4/185 Derry Henry Taken out for a trial period 06/06/1851 taken on trial by Samuel Wilson, NGrd 4/185 Derry Jane 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Derry Jemina Dilworthtown 11/05/1821 born near Dilworth Town & brought in w/ mother 1/163 Derry Jemina 2 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/170 Derry John 9 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/167 Derry Jsne 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Derry Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Derry Mary Negro 10/00/1821 1/162
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Derry Mary 20 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/170 Derry Mary A. Absconded 1840 RQS Derry Pricilla Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Derry Sampson 22 Black East Bradford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/26/1815 1/85 Derry Sampson 64 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Derry Sampson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Derry Sampson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Derry Samson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Derry Samson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Derry Samson Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Derry Samuel 11 Black West Chester An order to bring in 05/29/1854 4/245 Derry Samuel 11 Black Taken out for a trial period 06/10/1854 taken out on trial by John P. Green, WGsh 4/245 Derry Sarah Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 05/29/1843 taken by mother 4/14 Destitute George Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Detwiler Abram North Coventry An order to bring in 04/25/1843 & his wife 4/11 Deuchin Ruth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Devan Patrick 37 East Marlborough 07/22/1804 1/9 Devan Patrick 38 Gone without permission 1804 1/11 Devan Patrick 39 1805 crossed out 1/16 Devard John 54 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Devard John 58 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Devard John 59 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Devard John 61 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Develin Francis 46 West Chester Left with permission 09/09/1824 1/216 Develin Francis 50 1826 RQS/3 Develin Francis Absconded 1829 RQS Develin Ruth East Nottingham Aided or assisted out of the poor house 11/25/1823 1/199 Develin Ruth New London Died in poor house or deceased 12/00/1825 1/233 Develin Ruth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Deven James West Chester An order to bring in 01/04/1850 4/157 Deven James Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1850 4/157
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Devin William Lower Oxford An order to bring in 02/08/1856 4/277 Devin William Left with permission 06/15/1856 4/283 Devine Anthony Dismissed or discharged 02/16/1858 4/330 Devine Anthony Ran away 05/11/1856 4/282 Devine Anthony Lancaster County Alms Supported in the poor house 09/05/1856 4/286 Devine Eliza Absconded 03/23/1852 4/204 Devine James Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Devine John Dismissed or discharged 02/16/1858 4/330 Devit Elizabeth H. Supported in the poor house 11/22/1858 husband William 4/355 Devit William Supported in the poor house 11/22/1858 & wife Elizabeth Hanley Devit 4/355 Devitt William West Chester An order to bring in 02/27/1856 4/278 Devlin Francis 44 Kennett Left with permission 01/02/1824 1/210 Devlin James An order to bring in 12/23/1851 4/193 Devlin James 12/25/1851 4/193 Devlin Mary West Nottingham Died in poor house or deceased 01/00/1823 said to be dead 1/191 Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Devlin Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Devo Elizabeth Charlestown 11/26/1816 mother Susanna 1/95 Devo Elizabeth 2 Left with permission 1817 taken by her mother Susanna 1/100 Devo Henrietta 3 Charlestown Left with permission 10/28/1823 parents Jonathan & Susan 1/198 Devo Henrietta 3 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/207 Devo Jonathan 51 Charlestown Left with permission 10/28/1823 wife Susan & child Henrietta 1/198 Devo Parena Chester County Poor H 12/16/1816 mother Susanna 1/96 Devo Parmena 2m Left with permission 1817 taken by her mother Susanna 1/100 Devo Susan 43 Charlestown Left with permission 10/28/1823 husband Jonathan & child Henrietta 1/198
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Devo Susanna 35 Charlestown 11/26/1816 & children Elizab & Wm 1/95 Devo Susanna 35 Left with permission 1817 took her children Elizabeth & Parmena 1/100 Devo Susanna 43 Left with permission 1824 1/207 Devo Wiliam Charlestown 11/26/1816 mother Susanna 1/95 Devo William 3 Left with permission 1817 taken by his mother 1/97 Dewberry Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dewberry Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Dewees Ann Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Diamond Barney Gone without permission 10/03/1805 1/15 Diamond Barney 38 1805 crossed out 1/17 Diamond John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1837 M Richard J. Downing, ECln RQS Dice David Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Samuel E. Williamson, ENtm RQS Dice Hannah 82 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 12/03/1801 1/6 Dick Ann 80 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 aided out 1/55 Dick Evan 1 Black West Chester Left with permission 02/11/1818 mother Moriah 1/115 Dick Moriah 25 Black West Chester Left with permission 02/11/1818 child Evan b 1/115 Dicker Henry 1 Mulatto Left with permission 1818 taken by mother Cornelia 1/108 Dickerson John West Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 07/19/1845 a deranged Mormon 4/59 Dickerson John Dismissed or discharged 07/22/1845 deranged Mormon 4/60 Dickerson John Cochranville Supported in the poor house 08/11/1845 4/60 Dickerson John Absconded 08/29/1845 Mormon 4/61 Dickerson John N Oxford Supported in the poor house 08/05/1847 4/106 Dickerson John N Oxford Supported in the poor house 08/05/1847 4/106 Dickerson John N. Supported in the poor house 01/23/1846 a Morman 4/72 Dickerson John N. Supported in the poor house 01/23/1846 a Morman 4/72 Dickerson John N. Supported in the poor house 03/27/1846 returned by Garrett Patterson 4/75 Dickerson John N. Supported in the poor house 03/27/1846 returned by Garrett Patterson 4/75 Dickerson John N. Left with permission 04/06/1846 a Mormon 4/75 Dickerson John N. Left with permission 04/06/1846 a Mormon 4/75 Dickerson John N. Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1847 a Dutch Mormon 4/106 Dickerson John N. Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1847 a Dutch Mormon 4/106
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dickerson John Nich Absconded 03/25/1846 a Morman 4/74 Dickerson Rachel 70 Colored East Bradford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/24/1817 1/104 Dickinson Benjamin 8 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M Robert S. Cochran WFlw RQS/2 Dickinson James 81 Tredyffrin 04/16/1813 1/64 Dickinson James 82 1814 1/68 Dickinson James 82 1815 1/77 Dickinson James 83 1816 1/86 Dickinson James 84 1817 1/97 Dickinson James 85 1818 1/108 Dickinson James 85 1819 1/120 Dickinson James 86 Died in poor house or deceased 1820 1/133 Dickinson John 31 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/29/1812 1/63 Dickinson John 28 1814 1/68 Dickinson John 28 1815 1/77 Dickinson John 28 1816 1/86 Dickinson John 29 1817 1/97 Dickinson John 30 1818 1/108 Dickinson John 31 1819 1/120 Dickinson John 32 1820 1/133 Dickinson John 33 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Dickinson John 34 1822 1/166 Dickinson John 41 Charlestown Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/183 Dickinson Margaret 31 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/207 Dickinson Rachel 70 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/112 Dickinson Rachel 71 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Dickinson Rachel 72 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Dickinson Rachel 73 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Dickinson Rachel 74 Colored Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Dickinson Rachel 75 Yellow East Bradford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Dickinson Rachel 76 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Dickinson Rachel Mulatto Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dicks John 52 Kennett Dismissed or discharged 07/10/1801 1/6 Dicks John West Chester Gone without permission 08/10/1811 1/49 Dicks Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Dicky Hannah 36 Sadsbury 11/12/1800 1/4 Dicky Hannah 40 1804 1/12 Dicky Hannah 41 1805 1/17 Dicky Hannah 42 1806 1/22 Dicky Hannah 43 1807 1/26 Dicky Hannah 44 1809 1/31 Dicky Hannah 45 1810 1/39 Dicky Hannah 46 1811 1/46 Dicky Hannah 47 1812 1/53 Dicky Hannah 48 1813 1/61 Dicky Hannah 49 1814 1/70 Dicky Hannah 50 1815 1/79 Dicky Hannah 51 1816 1/89 Dicky Hannah 52 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/100 Diggans Nelly 81 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Diggens Eleanor 53 Brandywine Left with permission 04/09/1821 allowed out 1/159 Diggens Nelly 64 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Diggens Nelly Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Diggins Eleanor 04/00/1821 crossed out 1/160 Diggins George 22 Absconded 1827 RQS Diggins John 75 West Fallowfield Absconded 02/12/1820 1/140 Diggins Nelly 83 Died in poor house or deceased 10/04/1843 4/21 Diggins Nelly Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Diggins Nelly Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Diggins Nelly 65 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Diggins Nelly 82 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Diggons Nelly 80 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Digle Jacob 40 West Goshen 09/03/1818 from John Kahmli 1/117
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dignuin Michael 46 1826 RQS/3 Dill James 38 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Dillen Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Dillen Rebecca 70 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Dillenger Frederick Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dillin Rebecca 63 Died in poor house or deceased 04/26/1843 is said to be 1st pauper admtd. into the Prhs, 11/12/ 4/12 Dillon Emmor 11m Uwchlan Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/12/1800 mother Rebekah/ M John Gordon 1/4 Dillon Mary 40 West Bradford 01/16/1814 1/81 Dillon Mary Uwchlan 04/05/1815 retur date/ entered b4, error 1/82 Dillon Mary 40 1816 1/89 Dillon Mary 41 1817 1/100 Dillon Mary 42 1818 1/111 Dillon Mary 43 1819 1/124 Dillon Mary 44 1820 1/136 Dillon Mary 45 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Dillon Mary 46 1822 1/170 Dillon Mary 47 Uwchlan 1823 1/188 Dillon Mary 48 1824 1/207 Dillon Mary 49 1825 1/224 Dillon Mary 51 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Dillon Mary 51 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dillon Mary 52 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Dillon Mary 60 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Dillon Mary 55 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dillon Mary 56 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dillon Mary 62 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Dillon Mary 63 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Dillon Mary 66 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dillon Mary 65 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Dillon Rebecca 37 Left with permission 1818 returned 1/111 Dillon Rebecca 39 1820 1/136
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dillon Rebecca 40 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Dillon Rebecca 41 1822 1/170 Dillon Rebecca 42 Uwchlan 1823 1/188 Dillon Rebecca 43 1824 1/207 Dillon Rebecca 44 1825 1/224 Dillon Rebecca 46 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Dillon Rebecca 46 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dillon Rebecca 47 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Dillon Rebecca 71 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dillon Rebekah 34 04/05/1815 date returned 1/79 Dillon Rebekah 38 Absconded 04/25/1819 date returned 1/124 Dillon Rebekah 28 10/24/1807 1/27 Dillon Rebekah 20 Uwchlan Dismissed or discharged 11/12/1800 & child Emmor 1/4 Dillon Rebekah 28 1809 1/31 Dillon Rebekah 29 Left with permission 1810 returned 12/08/1810 1/39 Dillon Rebekah 30 1811 1/46 Dillon Rebekah 31 1812 1/53 Dillon Rebekah 32 1813 1/61 Dillon Rebekah 33 1814 1/70 Dillon Rebekah 35 1816 1/89 Dillon Rebekah 36 1817 1/100 Dillon Timothy Black Phoenixville An order to bring in 02/20/1856 4/277 Dillon Timothy 70 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1856 4/280 Dilworth William Westtown An order to bring in 06/16/1846 4/79 Dilworth William Westtown An order to bring in 06/16/1846 4/79 Dimner Andrew Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1856 a German 4/281 Dimner Andrew Ran away 05/26/1856 a German 4/282 Dimrey Mary 25 East Marlborough Dismissed or discharged 11/01/1802 1/9 Dimsey Henry Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Dimsey Mary 27 Gone without permission 1804 & child 1/13 Dinlin John Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dinnon Patrick An order to bring in 07/05/1851 4/186 Dinnon Patrick Dismissed or discharged 08/19/1851 4/188 Dinsmore James Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 taken ouut by William Chalfont, Unvl 4/329 Dinsmore James West Chester An order to bring in 08/01/1857 4/306 Disman Hannah Warwick An order to bring in 12/23/1845 4/66 Dito Emmor 3 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Ditwiler Ann West Nantmeal An order to bring in 07/03/1854 4/246 Ditwiler Ann 80 Died in poor house or deceased 07/05/1854 4/246 Divan Cain 53 West Chester Left with permission 01/17/1824 1/211 Divan David 50 Canal Absconded 06/07/1823 1/184 Divan David 50 Canal 10/12/1822 1/179 Divan Edward 60 Birmingham Left with permission 06/05/1824 1/215 Divan Philip 24 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Diven David Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Divens John 45 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Diver John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Divine Anthony East Brandywine An order to bring in 02/04/1858 father John 4/329 Divine Anthony East Nottingham An order to bring in 09/03/1855 4/267 Divine Anthony Lancaster County Supported in the poor house 11/10/1856 4/288 Divine David Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Divine Dennis West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1858 came in w/ Michael 4/355 Divine Eliza Uwchlan An order to bring in 08/24/1851 4/188 Divine Eliza Dismissed or discharged 09/01/1851 taken out by her husband 4/188 Divine Eliza Supported in the poor house 09/29/1851 4/189 Divine Isaac Absconded 1834 RQS Divine John East Brandywine An order to bring in 02/04/1858 & his son Anthony 4/329 Divine Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1858 came in w/ Dennis 4/355 Divine William Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dixon Henry West Chester An order to bring in 02/09/1856 4/277 Dixon Henry Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1856 4/280 Dixon Heris 70 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/31/1855 4/261
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dixon Jesse 1826 RQS/3 Dixon Jesse Absconded 1827 RQS Dixon John 66 Westtown Gone without permission 08/30/1815 1/83 Dixon John Dismissed or discharged 1828 removed RQS Dixon Lewis East Goshen An order to bring in 03/09/1855 4/260 Dixon William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Doan Rachel West Brandywine An order to bring in 10/10/1856 4/287 Doan Rebecca Left with permission 04/14/1858 4/337 Dobbin William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/22/1858 4/359 Dobbins John Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 01/23/1820 1/140 Dobbs (Carr) John 8 West Bradford An order to bring in 07/30/1858 4/345 Docerman Philip 54 Absconded 08/31/1823 1/196 Dolan Annie Child West Bradford An order to bring in 09/18/1855 4/267 Dolan Daniel Ran away 12/12/1854 4/253 Dolan David West Chester An order to bring in 11/08/1854 4/252 Dolan Ellen Child West Bradford An order to bring in 09/18/1855 4/267 Dolan James West Chester An order to bring in 01/20/1856 4/276 Dolan James Dismissed or discharged 02/22/1856 4/277 Dolan James Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Dolan James West Chester An order to bring in 12/08/1856 4/290 Dolan James Dismissed or discharged 12/15/1856 4/290 Dolan James West Chester An order to bring in 12/19/1857 4/317 Dolan Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 11/13/1858 4/353 Dolan Thomas 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M John Smith, LBrt RQS Dolan William Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1858 4/333 Dolan William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/27/1857 4/318 Dolbow Jeremiah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Dolby Catherine Dismissed or discharged 09/19/1850 taken out by her mother 4/170 Dolby John 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/07/1858 M Patrick Carrol, NLnd 4/357 Dolby Margaret Supported in the poor house 01/02/1855 & child 4/258 Dolby Margaret Supported in the poor house 10/26/1854 4/251
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dolby Margaret Gone without permission 12/08/1854 & her child 4/252 Dolby Mary Ann 11 West Chester Supported in the poor house 01/07/1845 said to be a naughty girl 4/50 Dolby Mary Ann Taken out for a trial period 01/11/1845 taken on trial by Robert Baldwin, Sdsb [Kaighn P.O.] 4/50 Dolen Michael New Garden An order to bring in 05/27/1852 4/208 Dolen Michael Dismissed or discharged 07/21/1852 4/210 Dolen Michael Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Dolette Peter 69 West Marlborough 09/14/1803 1/8 Dolin Isaac 82 Died in poor house or deceased 11/22/1852 4/215 Dolittle Charles Supported in the poor house 03/18/1847 left again 4/99 Dolittle Charles Supported in the poor house 03/18/1847 left again 4/99 Dollett Peter 82 Dismissed or discharged 1817 since returned 1/97 Dolletta Peter 10/25/1807 1/29 Dollette Peter 81 Left with permission 08/22/1816 date returned 1/94 Dollette Peter 74 10/25/1807 1/26 Dollette Peter 76 11/21/1810 1/43 Dollette Peter 73 Dismissed or discharged 12/23/1806 1/23 Dollette Peter 70 1804 1/11 Dollette Peter 71 1805 1/16 Dollette Peter 75 1809 error 1/30 Dollette Peter 76 1811 1/44 Dollette Peter 77 1812 1/51 Dollette Peter 78 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1813 1/59 Dollette Peter 79 1814 1/68 Dollette Peter Absconded 1818 returned 1/115 Dollette Peter 65 Absconded 1819 1/120 Dolly Christiana An order to bring in 12/19/1848 4/132 Dolly Margaret Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1853 4/226 Dolly Old Black East Nottingham An order to bring in 10/22/1844 4/41 Dolphin John 38 East Marlborough Died in poor house or deceased 09/19/1801 1/6 Dolton Michii Supported in the poor house 03/18/1852 stayed overnight 4/203 Dolton Walter 40 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dolton Walter Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Dolton Walter Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Dolton Walton Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Donaghan Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Donaha Barney Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Donaher Barney East Caln Left with permission 02/07/1825 1/228 Donaho Barney Absconded 1828 RQS Donaho Fanny 30 Kennett Supported in the poor house 09/09/1847 child Thomas 4/108 Donaho Fanny Dismissed or discharged 09/15/1847 took her child Thomas 4/108 Donaho Michael Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Donaho Thomas 1 Supported in the poor house 09/09/1847 came in w/ his mother Fanny 4/108 Donaho Thomas Dismissed or discharged 09/15/1847 taken by his mother Fanny 4/108 Donahoe Thomas Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/18/1850 M Jacob Southwood, WChs 4/167 Donahoe Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 06/18/1850 4/167 Donahon Barney Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Donahoo Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1847 4/100 Donahoo Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1847 4/100 Donahue Barney 11/15/1825 crossed out 1/233 Donahy Barney 55 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Donahy Barney 58 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Donald Elizabeth 50 Easttown Left with permission 02/27/1822 & husband William 1/175 Donald William 60 Easttown Left with permission 02/27/1822 & wife Elizabeth 1/175 Donally Barney 50 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Donally Barney 59 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Donally Bernard 57 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Donally George Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Donally John Supported in the poor house 08/10/1847 again 4/107 Donally John Supported in the poor house 08/10/1847 again 4/107 Donaly Barney 53 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Donan Barney 36 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Donasher Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Done Nicholas 27 Supported in the poor house 12/26/1846 4/90 Done Nicholas 27 Supported in the poor house 12/26/1846 4/90 Done Nicholas Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 4/90 Done Nicholas Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 4/90 Donehay Barney 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Donehay Robert Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Donely Caroline B. Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Donigan William Ran away 11/19/1858 4/354 Donkle John 21 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 09/14/1821 1/162 Donley James Supported in the poor house 11/27/1858 4/355 Donley John 80 West Chester Left with permission 01/18/1823 left w/ his wife Susan 1/191 Donley John 27 Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 04/07/1845 4/55 Donley John Dismissed or discharged 04/14/1845 4/55 Donley Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Donley Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 11/27/1857 4/315 Donley Patrick Ran away 12/14/1857 4/316 Donley Susan 82 West Chester Left with permission 01/18/1823 left w/ her husband John 1/191 Donlin Andrew 27 Sadsbury 01/05/1807 1/23 Donlin Andrew 28 Gone without permission 1807 error in entering 1/26 Donly John Jr. Dismissed or discharged 08/11/1845 4/60 Donnaha Robert 49 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Donnaldson Joseph Baltimore Supported in the poor house 04/20/1844 4/33 Donnaldson Joseph Absconded 04/22/1844 4/33 Donnally John Left without permission 03/13/1848 4/121 Donnally John Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1846 went out for a short time 4/75 Donnally John Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1846 went out for a short time 4/75 Donnally John Supported in the poor house 04/05/1846 again 4/75 Donnally John Supported in the poor house 04/05/1846 again 4/75 Donnally John Supported in the poor house 08/04/1845 4/60 Donnally John Left without permission 09/28/1847 left the 26th 4/109 Donnally John Supported in the poor house 11/23/1847 again 4/111
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Donnally Thomas Jr. 9 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1807 1/25 Donneha Robert Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Donnel Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Donnell James Dismissed or discharged 09/03/1848 taken out by his mother 4/128 Donnell William Dismissed or discharged 09/03/1848 taken out by his mother 4/128 Donnelly John 75 West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/21/1845 4/58 Donnelly Owen West Chester An order to bring in 10/17/1849 4/149 Donners Barnard Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Donnolly Ann 50 Canal 10/14/1822 1/179 Donnolly Ann 56 Canal Left with permission 1823 took her child Mary 1/188 Donnolly Mary 15 Canal 10/14/1822 1/179 Donnolly Mary 15 Canal 1823 1/188 Donnolly Russel 20 Canal Absconded 10/14/1822 1/179 Donnolly Russell 20 Canal Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Donnolly Thomas 7 Coventry Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/05/1806 went to his mother's 1/19 Donnolly Thomas 50 Canal Died in poor house or deceased 10/14/1822 1/179 Donnolly Thomas 8 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1807 1/21 Donnolly Thomas 10 1809 1/30 Donnolly William East Whiteland 10/28/1823 1/198 Donoho Barney 45 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Donoho Michael 37 04/15/1808 1/28 Donohoe John New London An order to bring in 11/04/1854 4/252 Donohue James West Chester An order to bring in 11/05/1851 4/191 Donohue James Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1851 4/191 Donovan William Unionville An order to bring in 03/01/1852 4/202 Donovin William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/19/1856 4/290 Donovin William Ran away 12/22/1856 4/290 Dontman Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 04/16/1846 alias last name Essex /died at [I.J. Roneny's] 4/76 Dontman Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 04/16/1846 alias last name Essex /died at [I.J. Roneny's] 4/76 Dontman Elizabeth 23 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Dontman Sarah 2 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dontman Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/14/1846 or last name Essex /returned by Jacob Jackson 6/7 4/79 Dontman Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/14/1846 or last name Essex /returned by Jacob Jackson 6/7 4/79 Doolittle James Supported in the poor house 06/21/1847 4/104 Doolittle James Supported in the poor house 06/21/1847 4/104 Doolittle Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 03/09/1858 4/332 Dooly Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Doomer Barnard Absconded 1834 RQS Doonen Barnard Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Dooner Barney Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Doorless John West Chester An order to bring in 11/29/1856 4/289 Doorless John Dismissed or discharged 12/01/1856 4/289 Doran Lawrence Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Doran William 30 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dorcey Anthony Dismissed or discharged 01/14/1852 4/199 Dorcy Anthony West Chester An order to bring in 01/10/1852 4/199 Doreas Amelia 60 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Doremas Daniel 28 West Chester 01/09/1823 1/191 Dorer Samuel 73 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 allowed out(asisted) 1/148 Dores Hugh 40 West Chester Left with permission 1820 1/143 Dorlan Annie 8m Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/18/1855 M Emma S. Dennis, WChs 4/267 Dorlin Ellen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/18/1855 M Abraham Sill, WChs 4/270 Dorothy Mary 2 1806 1/22 Dorothy Mary (Smith) 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1807 M Alexander Corny 1/26 Dorothy (Sm Mary 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1809 error 1/31 Dorrer Samuel 73 East Caln 12/05/1820 1/146 Dorsey Elizabeth 22 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dorsey Elizabeth 23 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dorsey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Dorsey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Dorsey Elizabeth 25 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dorsey Emily Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dorsey Findley 2 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Dorsey Findly 6m Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dorsey Frederic Black Charlestown An order to bring in 11/28/1843 4/24 Dorsey George 3 Black Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1857 taken by his mother Sarah 4/300 Dorsey George 3 Black Ran away 08/06/1856 taken by his mother Sarah 4/285 Dorsey George 3 Black Supported in the poor house 08/07/1856 mother Sarah 4/285 Dorsey George Child Black Supported in the poor house 12/29/1855 mother Sarah 4/271 Dorsey Henry Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Dorsey James West Fallowfield An order to bring in 05/16/1848 4/124 Dorsey James F. 2 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dorsey James T. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 M John C. Reynolds, Pnsb RQS Dorsey Louisa Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Dorsey Mary Ann 13 Colored Kennett Dismissed or discharged 04/26/1822 taken by father 1/176 Dorsey Mary Elizabet 6m Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dorsey Mary Elizabet 2 Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Dorsey Matilda Infant Black Supported in the poor house 01/13/1856 mother Sarah 4/276 Dorsey Matilda 8m Black Ran away 08/06/1856 taken by her mother Sarah 4/285 Dorsey Matilda Ann 17m Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/22/1857 4/298 Dorsey Matulda 8m Black Supported in the poor house 08/07/1856 mother Sarah 4/285 Dorsey Michael Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Dorsey Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 01/13/1856 delivered a bastard child Matilda 4/276 Dorsey Sarah Black Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1857 took her child George w/ her 4/300 Dorsey Sarah Black Ran away 08/06/1856 took her 2 children George & Matilda 4/285 Dorsey Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 08/07/1856 & her 2 children; George & Matilda 4/285 Dorsey Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 12/29/1855 brought her child George w/ her 4/271 Dorsey Timothy Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Dorsy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Dorthy Benjamin B. Unionville An order to bring in 01/10/1851 4/179 Doslan Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dotle Patric Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Doty Henry Left without permission 01/20/1825 1/227
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Doud Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Doud Catherine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Doud Philip West Bradford An order to bring in 12/03/1851 4/192 Doude John Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 05/11/1822 1/176 Dougherty Barney 55 08/04/1806 1/20 Dougherty Barney 57 1809 1/33 Dougherty Barney 58 1810 1/37 Dougherty Barney 59 1811 1/44 Dougherty Barney 60 1812 1/51 Dougherty Barney 61 1813 1/59 Dougherty Barney 62 1814 1/68 Dougherty Barney 63 Died in poor house or deceased 1815 1/77 Dougherty Benjamin Left with permission 01/29/1856 4/277 Dougherty Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 02/11/1851 4/180 Dougherty Benjamin Coatesville An order to bring in 11/19/1850 4/172 Dougherty Benjamin B. Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Dougherty Biney 56 1806 1/22 Dougherty Biney 56 1807 1/26 Dougherty Biney 57 1809 error, or last name Barney 1/31 Dougherty Bryan 59 Lower Oxford 06/60/1801 1/6 Dougherty Bryan 62 Gone without permission 1804 1/11 Dougherty Bryan 63 1805 crossed out 1/16 Dougherty Charles Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Dougherty Christopher An order to bring in 03/06/1852 4/202 Dougherty Christopher Dismissed or discharged 03/09/1852 4/202 Dougherty David Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Dougherty Eliza Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M James Tillum, WChs RQS/10 Dougherty Ellen Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Dougherty Flora 16 West Fallowfield 12/07/1819 pregnant 1/131 Dougherty Flora 16 1820 1/136 Dougherty Flora 17 Negro Left with permission 1821 w/ child Hannah 1/153
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dougherty Gravenor Sadsbury An order to bring in 06/25/1844 4/36 Dougherty Hannah Negro Chester County Poor H 01/03/1820 mother Flora 1/139 Dougherty Hannah Infant Negro Left with permission 1821 taken by mother Flora 1/153 Dougherty Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Dougherty Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/170 Dougherty Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Dougherty Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Dougherty Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Dougherty Hannah 75 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Dougherty Hannah 75 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Dougherty Henry Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Dougherty Hugh Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/28/1856 4/289 Dougherty Hugh 57 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Dougherty Hugh Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Dougherty Isabella Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dougherty James Dismissed or discharged 04/03/1855 4/261 Dougherty James Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1858 4/343 Dougherty James 56 Schuylkill Absconded 08/26/1822 from Schuylkill Canal 1/178 Dougherty James Sadsbury An order to bring in 11/02/1854 4/251 Dougherty James Sadsbury An order to bring in 12/01/1855 4/270 Dougherty James 45 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dougherty Jeremiah East Nantmeal 06/26/1821 1/160 Dougherty John 40 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 03/14/1818 1/115 Dougherty John Coatesville An order to bring in 04/05/1855 4/261 Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1846 taken out by Robert Monahan, EGsh 4/76 Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 04/27/1846 taken out by Robert Monahan, EGsh 4/76 Dougherty John West Chester Supported in the poor house 05/13/1845 4/56 Dougherty John West Chester An order to bring in 06/15/1857 4/304 Dougherty John 15 East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 06/24/1817 w/ father Peter 1/104 Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1843 4/16 Dougherty John Supported in the poor house 06/29/1848 mother Mary 4/125
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 07/21/1845 4/59 Dougherty John West Chester An order to bring in 07/21/1853 4/231 Dougherty John West Chester An order to bring in 08/24/1858 4/347 Dougherty John Supported in the poor house 09/06/1845 4/62 Dougherty John East Fallowfield An order to bring in 09/24/1854 4/250 Dougherty John Died in poor house or deceased 09/26/1854 4/250 Dougherty John Ran away 10/26/1853 4/234 Dougherty John West Whiteland An order to bring in 12/23/1856 4/291 Dougherty John West Fallowfield Died in poor house or deceased 1810 died suddenly when away in WFlw 1/43 Dougherty John 15 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/108 Dougherty John 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/120 Dougherty John 60 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/133 Dougherty John 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/148 Dougherty John 17 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 son of Peter 1/167 Dougherty John 62 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/166 Dougherty John 18 East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/183 Dougherty John 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Dougherty John 20 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Dougherty John 22 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Dougherty John 22 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dougherty John 34 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Dougherty John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Dougherty John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Dougherty John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Dougherty John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Dougherty John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Dougherty John 40 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dougherty Margaret Sadsbury An order to bring in 11/02/1854 4/251 Dougherty Mary Dismissed or discharged 04/03/1855 taken out by Preddy Kimble, Stbg 4/261
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dougherty Mary An order to bring in 05/05/1848 pregnant 4/123 Dougherty Mary Supported in the poor house 06/29/1848 delivered a bastard child John 4/125 Dougherty Mary Sadsbury An order to bring in 11/02/1854 4/251 Dougherty Mary 22 Removed or transferred 1826 sent to DlPh RQS/10 Dougherty Mary Jane Infant Supported in the poor house 02/02/1850 mother Mary Curren 4/158 Dougherty Mary Jane 2m Died in poor house or deceased 03/12/1850 4/161 Dougherty Michael 66 East Caln Absconded 01/01/1825 1/227 Dougherty Michael 69 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Dougherty Michael Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Dougherty Michael Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Dougherty Michel Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1846 discharged w/ John Conner 4/75 Dougherty Michel Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1846 discharged w/ John Conner 4/75 Dougherty Michel 65 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 12/13/1845 4/66 Dougherty Owen Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Dougherty Peter West Chester An order to bring in 11/02/1857 4/312 Dougherty Peter Dismissed or discharged 11/03/1857 4/312 Dougherty Peter Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/148 Dougherty Robert West Chester An order to bring in 08/14/1857 4/307 Dougherty Robert Dismissed or discharged 08/15/1857 4/307 Dougherty William 35 Sadsbury Absconded 02/09/1823 1/191 Dougherty William 50 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dougherty William 52 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Dougherty William Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Doughtery Margaret Died in poor house or deceased 03/07/1855 4/260 Douglas Ann 3m Negro Westtown Dismissed or discharged 05/28/1816 or Anna Moria /taken by her friends 1/93 Douglas Ann Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Douglas John C. 28 10/12/1821 from John Woodwards 1/162 Doulin Margaret East Goshen An order to bring in 01/08/1852 4/199 Doutherty Hugh Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1857 4/301 Doutherty James Dismissed or discharged 06/09/1856 4/283 Doutherty John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Doutherty John Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1857 4/305 Doverman Philip 51 Vincent Left with permission 01/11/1822 1/174 Dow Thomas 46 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Dowdall George West Chester An order to bring in 01/18/1851 4/179 Dowde John Absconded 06/10/1823 1/194 Dower John 57 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Dower John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Dowlan Margarett West Goshen An order to bring in 08/20/1848 4/127 Dowlen Ann 23 Left with permission 12/24/1817 took child Edith 1/114 Dowlen Edith 10m Gone without permission 12/24/1817 taken by mother Ann 1/114 Dowlen Eliza 1 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Dowlen Eliza 2 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/136 Dowlen Margaret 10/09/1819 child Sarah Ann 1/130 Dowlen Margaret 28 1820 1/136 Dowlen Margaret 29 Supported in the poor house 1821 took child Sarah Ann w/ leave & returned 1/153 Dowlen Sally Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 RQS/10 Dowlen Sarah Ann 10/09/1819 mother Margaret 1/130 Dowlen Sarah Ann 5 West Chester 10/17/1823 1/197 Dowlen Sarah Ann 1 1820 1/136 Dowlen Sarah Ann 2 Supported in the poor house 1821 taken by mother Margaret & returned 1/153 Dowlen Sarah Ann 4 Willistown 1823 1/188 Dowlen Sarah Ann 6 1824 1/207 Dowlen Sarah Ann 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M Mordecai Larkin, Uwch RQS/10 Dowlen Terrence Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dowlen William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dowles Thomas Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Dowlin Abner West Bradford An order to bring in 05/21/1850 4/166 Dowlin Abner 53 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dowlin Abner Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dowlin Ann 23 Willistown 01/21/1817 1/102 Dowlin Edith 03/16/1817 mother Ann 1/103
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dowlin Isaac Uwchlan An order to bring in 09/24/1852 4/213 Dowlin Isaac Absconded 1842 RQS Dowlin Margaret East Goshen An order to bring in 04/27/1850 4/164 Dowlin Margaret West Whiteland Absconded 05/19/1818 ab w/ child/ pregnant 1/116 Dowlin Mary 57 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dowlin Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Dowlin Sarah Ann Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/02/1857 4/296 Dowlin Sarah Ann Left with permission 02/06/1857 4/297 Dowlin Sarah Ann Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1843 went to live w/ Abner Martin, Mrsh 4/8 Dowlin Sarah Ann 3 1822 1/170 Dowlin Sarah Ann 7 1825 1/224 Dowlin Sarah Ann 21 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dowlin Tarence 63 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Dowlin Terence Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Dowlin Terence 60 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Dowlin Terrence 60 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dowlin William 47 Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 07/04/1816 1/93 Dowlin William 30 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dowlin William Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Dowling Daniel 71 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 11/10/1802 1/7 Dowling Terry 50 Willistown 11/10/1825 1/233 Down George W. Dismissed or discharged 07/19/1846 4/80 Down George W. Dismissed or discharged 07/19/1846 4/80 Down William 71 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Downe George W. Left without permission 04/11/1845 4/55 Downe George W. Supported in the poor house 09/30/1846 again 4/84 Downe George W. Supported in the poor house 09/30/1846 again 4/84 Downes Edward Taken out for a trial period 02/07/1843 taken on trial by James Latto 4/7 Downes George W. 70 Died in poor house or deceased 02/01/1847 4/96 Downes George W. 70 Died in poor house or deceased 02/01/1847 4/96 Downey James 5 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Downey John 94 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 05/01/1817 1/104 Downey John Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Downey Rachel 77 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Downey Rachel 78 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Downey William 85 Died in poor house or deceased 10/10/1843 4/22 Downey William 79 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Downey William 80 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Downie William 83 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Downie William 84 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Downing David Supported in the poor house 04/03/1844 4/32 Downing David Left with permission 04/22/1844 went to get his clothes 4/33 Downing David 64 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Downing James 4 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Downing James 4 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Downing Rachel 60 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Downing Rachel 70 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Downing Rachel 71 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Downing Rachel 72 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Downing Rachel 73 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Downing Rachel 74 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Downing Rachel 75 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Downing Rachel 76 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Downing William 78 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Downing William 81 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Downs Edward 7? Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Downs George T. Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Downs George W. 45 Supported in the poor house 03/08/1845 4/53 Downs George W. Marshallton Supported in the poor house 07/08/1846 4/80 Downs George W. Marshallton Supported in the poor house 07/08/1846 4/80 Downs George W. Dismissed or discharged 10/08/1846 4/85 Downs George W. Dismissed or discharged 10/08/1846 4/85
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Downy James 6 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Downy Rachel 70 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Downy Rachel 71 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Dowverman Philip 56 Charlestown Died in poor house or deceased 09/25/1825 1/231 Doyle Edward 01/17/1824 returned 1/211 Doyle Edward Absconded 04/27/1822 1/176 Doyle Edward 05/06/1823 date returned 1/194 Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Doyle James West Chester An order to bring in 04/14/1856 4/281 Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 05/27/1856 4/282 Doyle James New London An order to bring in 05/28/1844 4/35 Doyle James Supported in the poor house 06/08/1856 4/283 Doyle James Supported in the poor house 06/15/1857 4/304 Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1856 4/284 Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 09/07/1857 left w/ Thomas Riley 4/308 Doyle James Supported in the poor house 09/17/1856 4/287 Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 10/01/1856 4/287 Doyle James Downingtown An order to bring in 11/20/1857 4/314 Doyle James 38 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Doyle James Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Doyle Jeremiah 30 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 01/13/1812 1/55 Doyle John Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Doyle Michael Supported in the poor house 10/21/1858 4/352 Doyle Michael Ran away 10/27/1858 4/352 Doyle Patric Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Doyle Patric Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Doyle Sylvester West Bradford An order to bring in 01/10/1858 4/327 Doyle Sylvester Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1858 4/329 Doyle Thomas West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/07/1847 4/105 Doyle Thomas West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/07/1847 4/105 Doyle Thomas Absconded 07/09/1847 4/105
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Doyle Thomas Absconded 07/09/1847 4/105 Doyles Edward 40 East Goshen Left with permission 04/29/1821 1/160 Draper Aaron 18m Pikeland 12/11/1815 mother Dolty 1/85 Draper Aaron 1 Mulatto 1816 1/86 Draper Aaron 2 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/97 Draper Dalty 23 Colored of colour/ 2 children 1/85 Draper Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Draper Dolty 23 Mulatto 1816 1/86 Draper Dolty 24 Negro 1817 crossed out 1/97 Draper Israel Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Draper William 7 Pikeland 12/11/1815 mother Dolty 1/85 Drennen Joseph Lower Oxford An order to bring in 05/26/1854 4/245 Drennen Joseph 65 Died in poor house or deceased 07/04/1854 4/246 Dreskill Denis Dismissed or discharged 11/07/1849 4/149 Dreskill Dennis West Fallowfield An order to bring in 09/24/1849 4/148 Dresser Isaac Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Dresser John Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Dresson Ann West Chester Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/28/1824 & child Isaac 1/214 Dresson Isaac West Chester Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/28/1824 mother Ann 1/214 Drew Ann 2 Tredyffrin An order to bring in 07/08/1852 came in w/ Margaret J. Drew 4/209 Drew Ann E. Taken out for a trial period 04/29/1854 taken out on trial by Samuel Polock, ENtg 4/244 Drew Anna Elizabet Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/15/1855 M Samuel Pollock, ENtg 4/263 Drew Elizabeth West Chester An order to bring in 03/03/1854 & her female child 4/242 Drew Elizabeth Tredyffrin An order to bring in 03/03/1854 4/242 Drew Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 05/24/1854 delivered a male bastard child W.H.M. Drew 4/245 Drew Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 07/05/1854 & her child taken out by her brother 4/246 Drew Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1852 taken out by his mother 4/210 Drew John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Drew Joseph B. Absconded 1842 RQS Drew Margaret J. 2m Tredyffrin An order to bring in 07/08/1852 came in w/ Ann E 4/209 Drew Margaret Jan 3m Died in poor house or deceased 07/25/1852 4/210
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Drew Mary Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 01/02/1858 4/326 Drew Mary Dismissed or discharged 01/11/1858 4/327 Drew W.H.M. Infant Supported in the poor house 05/24/1854 mother Elizabeth 4/245 Dries Van Den Left with permission 04/18/1853 4/227 Dries Vanden West Chester An order to bring in 04/13/1852 4/205 Dries Vanden Left with permission 06/10/1854 4/245 Dring Abigail 5 Westtown 11/02/1820 mother Amelia 1/145 Dring Abigail 1 Philadelphia Removed or transferred 11/09/1816 mother Amelia/ now in DlCo 1/95 Dring Abraham 4 Thornbury 02/02/1814 parents Amelia & Lephtha/ fr DelCo 1/73 Dring Abraham 5 Philadelphia Removed or transferred 11/09/1816 mother Amelia/ now in DlCo 1/95 Dring Amelia Thornbury 02/02/1814 has 4 children/ fr DelCo 1/73 Dring Amelia 35 Westtown 11/02/1820 2 children Abigail & Lephtha 1/145 Dring Amelia 33 Philadelphia Removed or transferred 11/09/1816 & 3 children/accidently sent to ChCo, now in DlCo 1/95 Dring Infant Thornbury 02/02/1814 parents Amelia & Lephtha/ fr DelCo 1/73 Dring Joseph 7 Thornbury 02/02/1814 parents Amelia & Lephtha/ fr DelCo 1/73 Dring Lephtha 1 Westtown 11/02/1820 mother Amelia 1/145 Dring Mary Ann 3 Philadelphia Removed or transferred 11/09/1816 mother Amelia/ now in DlCo 1/95 Dring Sarah 9 Thornbury 02/02/1814 parents Amelia & Lephtha/fr DelCo 1/73 Dring Thomas Jr. 04 Goshen 11/12/1800 1/2 Dring Thomas Jr. 8 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/10 Driscoll Ellen Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/01/1854 husband John 4/250 Driscoll John Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/01/1854 wife Ellen 4/250 Driskill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 10/16/1854 husband John 4/251 Driskill John Dismissed or discharged 10/16/1854 wife Ellen 4/251 Druimer Christian 35 Absconded 1820 1/133 Drum James 70 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Drum Nicholsa 21 Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Drummond Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Drummond Hannah Infant Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Drummond July Ann 19 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Drummond Sarah 5m West Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 03/29/1847 4/100
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Drummond Sarah 5m West Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 03/29/1847 4/100 Drummond Sophia Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Drummond Sophia Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Drummonds Sarah 9m Died in poor house or deceased 07/28/1847 4/106 Drummonds Sarah 9m Died in poor house or deceased 07/28/1847 4/106 Drummons Elizabeth 4 Died in poor house or deceased 10/11/1843 4/22 Drummons Margarett 3 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Drummund Penrose Absconded 1842 RQS Drumond July Ann 20 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Drun James Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Dry Richard Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Duchman crazy Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1850 showed home by William Mires 4/166 Duckry Francis Ann 6m West Chester An order to bring in 02/17/1851 4/180 Duds Ann Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Dudson Isaac Tredyffrin 08/24/1817 not fit to move 1/105 Duff Ann Black Supported in the poor house 02/07/1858 delivered a dead, bastard female 4/329 Duff Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1857 4/319 Duff Jane Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Duffey John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Duffey Maleia Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Duffield Thomas Left with permission 01/10/1853 4/223 Duffield Thomas Supported in the poor house 05/27/1853 4/228 Duffield Thomas Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1853 4/229 Duffy Charles 30 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Duffy George Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Duffy James Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Duffy John West Chester An order to bring in 11/26/1858 4/355 Duffy John Ran away 11/27/1858 4/355 Duffy John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Duffy Patric Absconded 1836 RQS Duffy Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 01/22/1855 4/258
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Duffy Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 03/26/1855 4/261 Duffy Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/23/1855 4/262 Duffy Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 05/06/1855 4/263 Duffy Thomas Dismissed or discharged 05/07/1855 4/263 Duffy Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 06/27/1854 4/246 Duffy Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 10/01/1852 4/213 Duffy Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 12/14/1852 4/217 Dugan Charles 67 West Bradford Left without permission 04/13/1812 1/56 Dugan Charles 70 Left with permission 10/13/1812 1/57 Dugan James 66 Removed or transferred 1826 sent to PhAh RQS/3 Dugan John 63 West Chester 11/08/1803 1/8 Dugan John West Chester An order to bring in 12/05/1858 4/357 Dugan John 64 Gone without permission 1804 1/11 Dugan John 64 1805 crossed out 1/16 Dugan John 70 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dugan John Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Dugan Richard 70 West Chester 09/10/1813 1/66 Dugan Richard 54 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1812 1/63 Dugan Richard 55 Died in poor house or deceased 1814 1/68 Dugan William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dumont Worthington West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/16/1847 from WChs Prison 4/104 Dumont Worthington West Chester Supported in the poor house 06/16/1847 from WChs Prison 4/104 Dumot Worthington Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1847 4/105 Dumot Worthington Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1847 4/105 Dumpsy Patric Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dumpsy William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dun Ann Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1848 went w/ her husband 4/122 Dun Francio Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1849 taken out by his mother 4/137 Dun Michael Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Dun Michael Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Dun Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/24/1849 4/143
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dun Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/25/1850 4/164 Dun Thomas Dismissed or discharged 09/11/1851 4/189 Dun Thomas Supported in the poor house 09/15/1851 4/189 Dun William 69 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Dunavan William Dismissed or discharged 07/29/1852 4/210 Dunaway Eliya Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 01/09/1849 4/137 Dunaway Eliya Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 04/07/1849 4/142 Dunaway Eliza Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 04/30/1850 4/165 Dunaway Eliza Dismissed or discharged 05/13/1850 4/165 Dunaway Eliza Ran away 07/18/1849 ranaway w/ John Conner 4/146 Dunaway Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1849 4/139 Dunbar Nancy Coventry 10/10/1823 1/197 Dunbar William Coventry 10/10/1823 1/197 Dunbar William Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Duncan Benjamin 38 West Caln 05/29/1820 1/143 Duncan Melvee Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Dunigan Andrew Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1858 4/337 Dunigan Andrew West Bradford An order to bring in 12/16/1857 4/317 Dunigan Andrew Dismissed or discharged 12/17/1857 4/317 Dunigan Peter West Chester An order to bring in 12/16/1857 4/317 Dunlap Catharine Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Dunlap Elexander 50 Died in poor house or deceased 07/21/1854 4/247 Dunlap George Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Dunlap George Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Dunlap George Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Dunlap Harvey 45 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Dunlap Henry Died in poor house or deceased 01/15/1852 4/199 Dunlap Henry 3 Mulatto Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/04/1805 1/14 Dunlap Henry 35 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Dunlap Henry 40 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dunlap Henry 41 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dunlap Henry 41 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Dunlap Henry 43 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dunlap Henry 45 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Dunlap Henry 46 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Dunlap Henry 47 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Dunlap Henry 48 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Dunlap Henry 47 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Dunlap Henry 48 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Dunlap Henry 49 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Dunlap Henry 50 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dunlap James Sadsbury An order to bring in 08/14/1848 4/127 Dunlap James Ran away 09/26/1848 4/129 Dunlap Jerome 28 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Dunlap Jerome 29 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Dunlap Jerome 30 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Dunlap Jerome 31 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dunlap Mary Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Dunlap Phebe Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/19/1850 M Allen Chandler, WCln 4/160 Dunlap Phebe Ann West Caln An order to bring in 02/19/1850 4/160 Dunlap Phoebe Ann Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 taken out by her uncle 4/282 Dunlap Robert 40 East Nantmeal 01/11/1822 1/174 Dunlap Robert West Whiteland 01/24/1824 1/211 Dunlap Robert 40 East Nantmeal Absconded 1823 1/184 Dunlap Robert 1825 1/221 Dunlap Robert 1826 RQS/2 Dunlap Robert Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Dunlap Robert Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Dunlap Robert 45 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dunlap Robert Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dunlap Robert 47 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Dunlap Robert 48 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dunlap Robert Absconded 1834 RQS Dunlap Robert 49 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Dunlap Robert Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Dunlap Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Dunlap Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Dunlap William 49 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dunlary Owen 37 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Dunlavy Bridget West Chester An order to bring in 03/18/1851 4/182 Dunlavy Owen Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Dunlin James Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1857 4/300 Dunlop Phoebe Ann West Marlborough An order to bring in 04/05/1856 4/280 Dunn Andrew 74 East Caln Left with permission 04/05/1823 1/193 Dunn Ann West Chester An order to bring in 12/15/1852 4/217 Dunn Ann 40 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ her husband Thomas & son Francis 4/90 Dunn Ann 40 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ her husband Thomas & son Francis 4/90 Dunn Francis 5 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ his parents Thomas & Ann 4/90 Dunn Francis 5 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ his parents Thomas & Ann 4/90 Dunn James M. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/00/1823 M Joseph M. Downing, ECln 1/191 Dunn John 30 Charlestown Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Dunn John Left with permission 10/09/1843 4/21 Dunn John Supported in the poor house 10/14/1843 left the next morning 4/22 Dunn John West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 11/21/1844 4/43 Dunn John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1857 4/314 Dunn John 31 Died in poor house or deceased 11/28/1844 4/44 Dunn John Dismissed or discharged 11/30/1857 4/315 Dunn John West Chester An order to bring in 12/03/1858 4/356 Dunn John 64 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Dunn Mary Brandywine An order to bring in 04/25/1843 4/11 Dunn Michael 34 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Dunn Phebe Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 05/21/1853 4/228 Dunn Phebe 12 Dismissed or discharged 06/24/1853 taken outby her sister 4/230
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dunn Thomas 73 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/05/1853 4/226 Dunn Thomas 30 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ his wife Ann & son Francis 4/90 Dunn Thomas 30 Newlin Supported in the poor house 12/31/1846 came in w/ his wife Ann & son Francis 4/90 Dunn William 80 Died in poor house or deceased 05/20/1845 4/57 Dunn William Left with permission 10/07/1844 leave of absence 4/41 Dunn William Left with permission 10/09/1843 4/21 Dunn William Supported in the poor house 10/12/1844 again 4/41 Dunn William 67 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Dunn William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Dunn William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Dunn William 70 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Dunn William Absconded 1834 RQS Dunn William 71 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Dunn William 72 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Dunn William 73 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Dunn William 74 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Dunn William 75 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Dunn William 76 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Dunn William 77 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Dunn William 78 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Dunner John Absconded 1836 RQS Dunnwell John 45 Supported in the poor house 02/06/1845 4/51 Dunnwell John Dismissed or discharged 02/18/1845 4/52 Dunsinger John Ohio Supported in the poor house 12/15/1846 4/89 Dunsinger John Ohio Supported in the poor house 12/15/1846 4/89 Dunsinger John Ohio Dismissed or discharged 12/16/1846 4/89 Dunsinger John Ohio Dismissed or discharged 12/16/1846 4/89 Dunsmorer James West Chester An order to bring in 12/07/1857 4/316 Duphewin Antone East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 12/19/1844 4/45 Duran Peter West Chester An order to bring in 01/02/1849 4/137 Duran Peter Dismissed or discharged 01/22/1849 4/137
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Durand Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1852 4/202 Durass John Dismissed or discharged 05/09/1858 4/339 Durboran Hannah An order to bring in 12/19/1848 4/132 Durham Israel Supported in the poor house 09/19/1843 again 4/20 Durham Israel Absconded 09/20/1843 4/20 Durham Jehu Absconded 1835 RQS Durham John Supported in the poor house 07/27/1843 4/17 Durham John Absconded 07/28/1843 4/17 Durham Mary Ann Valley An order to bring in 07/21/1857 4/306 Durham Mary Ann Gone without permission 08/03/1857 4/306 Durkson Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1852 taken out by William Blair 4/207 Durnin Elizabeth 60 Charlestown 12/08/1823 & husband William 1/200 Durnin Elizabeth 60 1824 1/207 Durnin Elizabeth 61 1825 1/224 Durnin Elizabeth 53 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Durnin William 60 Charlestown 12/08/1823 & wife Elizabeth 1/200 Durnin William 60 Left with permission 1824 1/203 Durnin William 61 Dismissed or discharged 1825 1/221 Durnin William 63 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/2 Durnin William 63 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Durnin William Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Duross Neal Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Duross Neal Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Duross Neil Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Durrell Philip West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1856 4/283 Durrell Philip Left with permission 07/21/1856 4/285 Durren Peter West Chester An order to bring in 01/05/1852 4/199 Dusdon Isaac 1818 1/108 Duselman Frederick 43 Died in poor house or deceased 07/15/1855 4/266 Dutton Caroline Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Dutton Cyrus Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Dutton Elizabeth West Chester An order to bring in 05/21/1849 4/144 Dutton Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1849 4/150 Duvet Pattin Ran away 07/06/1857 4/305 Dwees Ann Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Dwees Ann Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Dwoyer David Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Dyars Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Dyer Isabella Marshallton An order to bring in 09/18/1849 came in w/ Peter 4/148 Dyer Peter Marshallton An order to bring in 09/18/1849 came in w/ Isabella 4/148 Dykes William 14 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Dykes William 14 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 M John Phipps, Uwch RQS Dyrall Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Dyson James 60 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Eaches Elizabeth East Brandywine An order to bring in 05/01/1857 4/302 Eaches Elizabeth 65 Died in poor house or deceased 11/26/1857 4/314 Eaches John East Nantmeal An order to bring in 04/23/1844 4/33 Eachus Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Eagleton Ralph 22 Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 06/17/1843 4/15 Eagleton Ralph 22 Phoenixville Dismissed or discharged 06/19/1843 4/15 Earl John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/05/1853 4/234 Earl John Dismissed or discharged 11/11/1853 4/235 Earle Esther Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Eavenson Martha 8m Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Eavenson Mary 20 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Eavenson Mary 21 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Eavenson Pricilla Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Eavenson Pricilla 80 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Eavenson Priscilla 79 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Eavenson Priscilla Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Eavenson Sidney Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Eavenson Sidney Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Ebbey Richard Supported in the poor house 09/26/1855 4/268 Eberman Philip Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Eberth Michael 53 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Eberth Michael 53 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Eberth Michael 58 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Ebeworth Michael Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Ebley Richard West Bradford An order to bring in 06/12/1855 4/264 Echart George Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Eckler Margaret Westtown 10/07/1820 1/145 Eckles Ann 22 West Chester Removed or transferred 10/06/1821 sent to MtCo 1/162 Eddy Ann 60 Coventry Absconded 07/24/1821 1/161 Eddy Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Eden John 33 Died in poor house or deceased 04/23/1849 4/143 Edgar John Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Edgar John 75 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Edgar John 76 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Edgar John Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Edgar Susan 56 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Edgar Susan 57 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Edgar Susan 58 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Edgar Susan Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Edgar William 30 Died in poor house or deceased 01/20/1849 4/137 Edgar William Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 05/12/1846 4/77 Edgar William Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 05/12/1846 4/77 Edger William Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/31/1848 4/130 Edin John Parksburg Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 4/103 Edin John Parksburg Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 4/103 Edire John 30 West Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 01/28/1845 4/51 Edire John Dismissed or discharged 02/24/1845 4/52 Edmiston Blaney East Nottingham Died in poor house or deceased 04/11/1818 1/115 Edwards Amos Willistown An order to bring in 04/07/1852 4/205
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Edwards Amos Dismissed or discharged 05/30/1852 4/208 Edwards Amos Absconded 1835 RQS Edwards Baby Boy Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 06/22/1815 born dead, mother Martha 1/83 Edwards Charles Coatesville An order to bring in 01/30/1858 4/328 Edwards Charles Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 4/329 Edwards George Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Edwards Hannah 32 East Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 07/27/1801 1/6 Edwards Hannah East Fallowfield 1809 1/36 Edwards Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1810 w/ her mother 1/39 Edwards Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1811 assisted out w/ Sarah Moore 1/46 Edwards Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 w/ mother Sarah Moore 1/53 Edwards Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1813 1/61 Edwards Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/70 Edwards James Ran away 01/02/1854 4/241 Edwards James West Chester An order to bring in 02/15/1849 wife Mary 4/138 Edwards James Left with permission 03/12/1849 went out w/ Mary 4/140 Edwards James Marshallton An order to bring in 03/16/1852 4/203 Edwards James Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1852 4/204 Edwards James Supported in the poor house 05/10/1850 4/165 Edwards James Dismissed or discharged 07/25/1852 4/210 Edwards James Marshallton An order to bring in 10/01/1852 4/213 Edwards James Left with permission 12/07/1852 4/216 Edwards James Dismissed or discharged 12/17/1851 4/193 Edwards James 32 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Edwards James Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Edwards James Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Edwards John Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Edwards John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Edwards John A. Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Edwards John Abraha Absconded 1839 RQS Edwards Jonathan Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Edwards Martha 21 Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 01/16/1814 1/81 Edwards Mary West Chester An order to bring in 02/15/1849 husband James 4/138 Edwards Mary Left with permission 03/12/1849 went out w/ James 4/140 Edwards Nathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Edwards Nathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Edwards Nathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Edwards Nathan Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Edwards Nathan 73 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Edwards Nathan 74 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Edwards Nathan Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Edwards Sophia Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Edwards Sophia Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Edwards Sophia Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Edwards William 85 Pikeland 10/11/1820 1/145 Edwards William Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/148 Egan John West Chester An order to bring in 11/23/1857 4/314 Egan Peter West Chester An order to bring in 09/30/1855 4/268 Egan Winfred Supported in the poor house 03/31/1858 delivered a dead male child 4/336 Egar Catharine West Bradford An order to bring in 02/20/1849 4/139 Egar Catharine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/20/1849 M Jesse Webb, WBrd 4/139 Egnew Joseph 19 Negro Willistown 01/10/1814 crossed out 1/81 Egnew Joseph 1815 1/82 Eile Charles West Chester An order to bring in 05/12/1856 4/282 Eisenbier Philip Removed or transferred 08/08/1847 sent home to his family 4/106 Eisenbier Philip Removed or transferred 08/08/1847 sent home to his family 4/106 Eisenbies Peter 37 West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 or first name Philip 4/106 Eisenbies Peter 37 West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 or first name Philip 4/106 Eisenbiser Philip An order to bring in 05/18/1847 4/103 Eisenbiser Philip An order to bring in 05/18/1847 4/103 Eisenger David Dismissed or discharged 12/04/1844 alias Kurtz 4/44 Elberth James Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 RQS/3
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Elberth Michael 1826 RQS/3 Elberth Michael Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Elder John East Whiteland 11/19/1819 1/131 Eliot James West Chester An order to bring in 11/23/1852 4/215 Eliot James Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1852 4/216 Eliza Miller 5 Birmingham Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/15/1807 M Sam Entrikin 1/24 Elliot Robert 60 Brandywine 12/26/1803 1/8 Elliott Anna Coatesville An order to bring in 11/13/1856 4/288 Elliott Anna Dismissed or discharged 11/19/1856 4/289 Elliott David West Chester 11/15/1817 1/106 Elliott David Left with permission 1818 1/108 Elliott Elizabeth Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Elliott Emily 40 West Chester Supported in the poor house 02/07/1843 from Baltimore 4/7 Elliott Emily Absconded 05/26/1843 4/14 Elliott Isabella 79 Kennett Supported in the poor house 06/04/1843 again 4/14 Elliott Isabella 70 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Elliott Isabella Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Elliott Robert 61 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/11 Elliott Robert 62 1805 crossed out 1/16 Elliott William 45 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 02/25/1823 1/192 Ellis Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Ellis James Child Black Pocopson Died in poor house or deceased 12/03/1856 found dead & buried at the ChPh 4/289 Ellis John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Ellis William Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Elmes Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Elrew Elizabeth Absconded 1842 RQS Emanuel Henrrietta Black Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Emanuel Mary Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Emericks Tobias An order to bring in 07/25/1843 order for his wife 4/17 Emerson Lydia Ann Black London Grove An order to bring in 05/12/1857 4/302 Emerson Lydia Ann 18 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/13/1857 4/316
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Emersy Christa Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Emmit John West Bradford An order to bring in 05/05/1858 4/338 Emmit John Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1858 4/341 Emry Elizabeth 2 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Emry James East Pikeland An order to bring in 12/23/1845 4/66 Emry Mary 29 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Emry Phebe 4 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Ems Otto West Chester An order to bring in 02/19/1858 4/330 Ems Otto Dismissed or discharged 02/24/1858 4/331 Enfield Caroline Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 husband John 4/282 Enfield John Supported in the poor house 05/09/1856 4/281 Enfield John Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 wife Caroline 4/282 Enfield John Supported in the poor house 08/01/1857 4/306 Enfield John Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1857 4/307 Enfield John Dismissed or discharged 10/30/1855 went away w/ Caroline Speir 4/269 England David 60 East Bradford Supported in the poor house 02/02/1847 4/96 England David 60 East Bradford Supported in the poor house 02/02/1847 4/96 England David Left with permission 02/24/1847 4/98 England David Left with permission 02/24/1847 4/98 England Louisa 27 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS England Louisa Removed or transferred 1840 RQS England William 54 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Engle Sarah 35 Absconded 02/19/1820 left her child William 1/140 English Margaret Dismissed or discharged 07/21/1858 husband William 4/344 English Margaret Supported in the poor house 08/06/1858 husband William 4/346 English Margaret Dismissed or discharged 08/17/1858 husband William 4/347 English Margaret Supported in the poor house 09/03/1857 husband William 4/308 English Mary Dismissed or discharged 02/05/1855 husband William 4/259 English Mary Supported in the poor house 05/20/1855 4/263 English Mary Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 12/12/1854 4/253 English William Dismissed or discharged 02/05/1855 wife Mary 4/259
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg English William Dismissed or discharged 07/21/1858 wife Margaret 4/344 English William Supported in the poor house 08/06/1858 wife Margaret 4/346 English William Dismissed or discharged 08/17/1858 wife Margaret 4/347 English William Supported in the poor house 09/03/1857 wife Margaret 4/308 English William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/12/1854 4/253 Enny James Dismissed or discharged 02/02/1855 4/258 Entig Rebekah Sadsbury 01/23/1817 unfit to move 1/102 Entrekin Rhuben West Caln An order to bring in 01/16/1851 4/179 Entrican Rhuben 45 Died in poor house or deceased 04/09/1851 4/183 Entrikin Reuben Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1805 mother Sarah 1/14 Entrikin Sarah 1805 1/18 Entrikin Sarah West Caln 1805 & son Reuben 1/14 Entrikin Sarah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1807 1/27 Enty Judith 3m Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/04/1817 her father ??? 1/103 Enty Rebekah 21 Black Sadsbury Died in poor house or deceased 02/04/1817 1/103 Erlin George 18 Supported in the poor house 10/25/1844 from Pennsboro 4/42 Erlin George Left without permission 10/26/1844 4/42 Ernest John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Erven John Dismissed or discharged 11/24/1849 went to live w/ his daughter 4/151 Ervin Benjamin 79 Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1846 4/75 Ervin Benjamin 79 Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1846 4/75 Erwin Benjamin Left with permission 09/29/1844 went on a visit the 23rd 4/40 Erwin Benjamin Supported in the poor house 10/10/1844 again 4/41 Erwin Betsy West Goshen Supported in the poor house 08/29/1846 husband John 4/83 Erwin Betsy West Goshen Supported in the poor house 08/29/1846 husband John 4/83 Erwin Elizabeth 86 Died in poor house or deceased 10/19/1849 4/149 Erwin John 78 West Goshen Supported in the poor house 08/29/1846 wife Betsy 4/83 Erwin John 78 West Goshen Supported in the poor house 08/29/1846 wife Betsy 4/83 Erwin John 57 12/31/1802 1/7 Erwin Mary 26 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Esler Andrew 34 Vincent 11/18/1801 1/6
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Esler Andrew 37 1804 1/11 Esler Andrew 38 1805 1/16 Esler Andrew 38 Died in poor house or deceased 1807 1/21 Esrice Samuel 14m Coatesville An order to bring in 07/08/1854 4/246 Essary Elizabeth East Goshen 05/28/1822 1/176 Essary James 2 East Goshen 05/28/1822 1/176 Essary Mary 7m East Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 05/28/1822 died at Joseph Hoffman's 1/176 Essery Elizabeth 28 East Goshen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Essery Elizabeth 28 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Essick Sarah Taken out for a trial period 08/14/1846 taken on trial by William W. Downing, ECln 4/82 Essick Sarah Taken out for a trial period 08/14/1846 taken on trial by William W. Downing, ECln 4/82 Essick Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1847 taken out by Eli Essick, ENtm 4/99 Essick Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1847 taken out by Eli Essick, ENtm 4/99 Essick Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 went w/ his mother Elizabeth to live at [Roneys, Jaco 4/74 Essick Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 went w/ his mother Elizabeth to live at [Roneys, Jaco 4/74 Essick (Dont Elzb Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 went to live w/ Thomas Roney & took her son Thom 4/74 Essick (Dont Elzb Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 went to live w/ Thomas Roney & took her son Thom 4/74 Essig Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Estall William Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Esting Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Esworthy Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Esworthy Lewis Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1855 4/259 Esworthy Nathan Dismissed or discharged 05/27/1855 went out w/ Caroline Spiers 4/264 Esworthy Nathan D. West Caln An order to bring in 04/10/1855 4/262 Esworthy Nathan D. Supported in the poor house 11/16/1857 4/313 Esworthy Nathaniel Dismissed or discharged 11/30/1857 4/315
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Esworthy Thomas Willistown An order to bring in 02/09/1849 4/138 Esworthy Thomas 55 Died in poor house or deceased 02/23/1849 4/139 Evans Amos 4 Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/01/1856 mother Rachel 4/276 Evans Amos 4 Black Ran away 08/25/1856 taken by his mother Rachel 4/286 Evans Ann E. 6 Black East Caln An order to bring in 12/09/1858 4/357 Evans Ann Elizabeth 3 Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/01/1856 mother Rachel 4/276 Evans Ann Elizabeth 3 Black Ran away 08/25/1856 taken by her mother Rachel 4/286 Evans Chales West Bradford An order to bring in 01/23/1849 4/138 Evans Charles Black West Bradford An order to bring in 01/04/1854 4/241 Evans Charles West Bradford An order to bring in 02/08/1850 4/159 Evans Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1853 4/225 Evans Charles Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1850 4/161 Evans Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1849 4/140 Evans Charles Black Supported in the poor house 11/20/1857 4/314 Evans Charles 29 Black Died in poor house or deceased 12/17/1857 4/317 Evans Charles Henry 2 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/01/1858 4/336 Evans Charles Henry 1 Black Supported in the poor house 11/06/1857 mother Sarah 4/312 Evans David East Nantmeal 10/26/1819 1/130 Evans David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/133 Evans Garrett 27 1826 RQS/3 Evans Garrett Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Evans George Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/29/1845 M Marshall W. Atkins, UOxf 4/51 Evans George Dismissed or discharged 05/22/1844 taken by his mother Mary 4/34 Evans George Taken out for a trial period 11/26/1844 taken on trial by Marshall [Ailkin], Penn 4/43 Evans George 1m Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Evans George 2 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Evans George W. Uwchlan An order to bring in 04/20/1847 4/101 Evans George W. Uwchlan An order to bring in 04/20/1847 4/101 Evans Henry 6 Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/23/1851 4/189 Evans John Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 4/328 Evans John Charlestown Died in poor house or deceased 04/17/1824 1/213
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Evans John Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 12/21/1814 died at William Bann(?sp)/ not come in 1/76 Evans John Sadsbury An order to bring in 12/26/1843 4/26 Evans John West Chester An order to bring in 12/31/1857 4/319 Evans John 14 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Evans John 15 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Evans John McCrack Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1852 4/199 Evans John McCrack Marshallton An order to bring in 01/14/1852 4/199 Evans John McCraki Marshallton An order to bring in 01/07/1852 4/199 Evans Jonathan Pug 14 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1818 M John Bateman 1/115 Evans Lot West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1845 4/64 Evans Mary Willistown An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 Evans Mary Dismissed or discharged 05/22/1844 took her child George 4/34 Evans Mary Absconded 05/25/1845 absconded the 20th, left w/ Samuel McDole 4/57 Evans Mary 26 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Evans Mary Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Evans Mary 25 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Evans Mary Elzb Jan 6m Black Supported in the poor house 11/06/1857 mother Sarah 4/312 Evans Mary Elzb. Jan 11m Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/08/1858 4/332 Evans Rachael Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 05/28/1858 & her child Samuel 4/340 Evans Rachael Black Supported in the poor house 07/17/1858 delivered a dead, male bastard child 4/344 Evans Rachel Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/01/1856 & her 3 children; Amos, Ann Elzb. & Samuel 4/276 Evans Rachel Black Ran away 08/25/1856 took her 3 children; Amos, Samuel & Ann Elizabeth 4/286 Evans Samuel 1 Uwchlan An order to bring in 01/01/1856 mother Rachel 4/276 Evans Samuel 4 Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 05/28/1858 mother Rachael 4/340 Evans Samuel 18m Black Ran away 08/25/1856 taken by his mother Rachel 4/286 Evans Sarah 80 New London Supported in the poor house 04/03/1845 4/55 Evans Sarah Black Ran away 04/03/1858 4/336 Evans Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 11/06/1857 & her 2 children; Charles Henry & Mary Elzb Jane 4/312 Evans Sarah 80 Died in poor house or deceased 11/15/1846 4/87 Evans Sarah 80 Died in poor house or deceased 11/15/1846 4/87 Evans Thomas 13 Montgomery County P 05/05/1819 1/128
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Evans Thomas 90 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 09/26/1820 1/133 Evans Thomas Pikeland 11/27/1819 Martha Springs ??? 1/131 Evans Thomas 13 1820 1/133 Evans Thomas 90 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Evans Thomas 14 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Evans Thomas 90 1822 1/167 Evans Thomas 15 1822 1/167 Evans Thomas 93 Pikeland 1823 1/184 Evans Thomas 20 1824 1/203 Evans Thomas 24 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/203 Evans Thomas 21 1825 1/221 Evans Thomas 23 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Evans Thomas 23 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Evans Thomas 25 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Evans Thomas 26 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Evans Thomas 62 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Evans Thomas 27 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Evans Thomas 26 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Evans Thomas 35 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Evans Thomas 36 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Evans Thomas 37 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Evans Thomas 38 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Evans Thomas 39 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Evans Thomas 40 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Evans Thomas 41 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Evans Thomas 42 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Evans Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Evans Timothy 26 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Evans Timothy Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Evans William Supported in the poor house 06/23/1847 4/104 Evans William Supported in the poor house 06/23/1847 4/104
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Evans William Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1847 or first name David 4/104 Evans William Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1847 or first name David 4/104 Evanson Aaron 12 Westtown Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/13/1818 M Eli Woodward, EBrd 1/117 Evanson Cassa 46 Yellow Left with permission 01/05/1825 1/227 Evanson Cassa 38 Mulatto 11/16/1823 daughter Mary 1/199 Evanson Cassa 38 Left with permission 1824 1/207 Evanson Cassa 40 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Evanson Cassandra 35 09/24/1820 date returned/ pregnant & child Gilpin 1/145 Evanson Cassandra 35 Left with permission 1821 1/153 Evanson Cassy 30 Kennett Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1815 taken out by husband 1/82 Evanson Cassy 39 06/09/1825 pregnant /crossed out 1/230 Evanson Edith 5 East Bradford Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/12/1821 M Reefus Vernon 1/157 Evanson Edith Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1821 M Reefus Vernon, WWht 1/153 Evanson Gilpin 2 09/24/1820 date returned 1/145 Evanson Gilpin 3 Colored Left with permission 1821 1/148 Evanson Hannah 16 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Evanson Jesse 6 Kennett Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/25/1811 M Wm Mansill Kent/ father Emmor 1/48 Evanson John 1d Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 01/30/1824 mother Cassa 1/212 Evanson Lewis Westtown Removed or transferred 09/28/1824 sent to DlPh 1/216 Evanson Malinda 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Evanson Martha 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/18/1855 M Samuel Black, WMrl 4/270 Evanson Mary 73 Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1805 1/18 Evanson Mary 68 Thornbury 11/12/1800 1/4 Evanson Mary 3 11/16/1823 mother Cassa 1/199 Evanson Mary Pennsborough 12/20/1824 mother Cassa 1/219 Evanson Mary 72 1804 1/12 Evanson Mary 74 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1806 1/22 Evanson Mary 75 1807 1/26 Evanson Mary 76 1809 1/32 Evanson Mary 77 1810 1/39 Evanson Mary 78 1811 1/46
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Evanson Mary 79 1812 1/53 Evanson Mary 80 Died in poor house or deceased 1813 1/61 Evanson Mary 3 Left with permission 1824 1/207 Evanson Mary 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1825 taken out by her mother Cassa & bd to M David Hoo 1/224 Evanson Mary 6 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/10 Evanson Melinda Colored Chester County Poor H 10/03/1825 mother Cassa 1/232 Evanson Richard 82 Thornbury 11/12/1800 1/4 Evanson Richard 86 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/10 Evanson Valentine Died in poor house or deceased 08/24/1819 died out 1/129 Eveins George An order to bring in 11/20/1849 4/150 Evens Charles West Chester An order to bring in 11/16/1852 4/215 Evens Elizabeth Lower Oxford An order to bring in 11/18/1851 4/192 Evens Joseph An order to bring in 01/22/1849 4/137 Evens Joseph East Nantmeal An order to bring in 08/25/1848 4/127 Evens William Henry Tredyffrin An order to bring in 05/17/1849 4/144 Evenson Martha Taken out for a trial period 08/18/1846 taken on trial by Thomas S. Taylor, Pnsb 4/82 Evenson Martha Taken out for a trial period 08/18/1846 taken on trial by Thomas S. Taylor, Pnsb 4/82 Evenson Martha Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 returned by Thomas Taylor, Kent 4/83 Evenson Martha Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 returned by Thomas Taylor, Kent 4/83 Evenson Martha Taken out for a trial period 11/03/1846 taken on trial by William Steward, WWht 4/87 Evenson Martha Taken out for a trial period 11/03/1846 taken on trial by William Steward, WWht 4/87 Evenson Mary Supported in the poor house 04/07/1845 delivered a bastard child Rebecca 4/55 Evenson Mary Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Evenson Mary 18 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Evenson Mary 19 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Evenson Rebecca 1d Supported in the poor house 04/07/1845 mother Mary 4/55 Everenham Hetty 28 East Whiteland Left with permission 10/08/1824 1/217 Everley Barbara 83 West Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 04/26/1813 1/64 Everley Catharine Coventry An order to bring in 02/01/1855 4/258 Everley Catharine Dismissed or discharged 12/26/1855 took her child Mary Ellen 4/270 Everley Mary 49 1822 1/171
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Everley Mary Ellen Child Dismissed or discharged 12/26/1855 mother Catharine 4/270 Everly Catharine Supported in the poor house 03/07/1855 delivered a child Mary Ellen 4/260 Everly David 4 East Whiteland Dismissed or discharged 01/07/1822 taken 1/167 Everly David 18 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Everly David Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Everly Elizabeth 26 Uwchlan Dismissed or discharged 01/16/1825 took her son Joseph & went to live at T. Lamborn's 1/227 Everly Elizabeth 28 1826 RQS/10 Everly Elizabeth 1826 RQS/10 Everly John 40 East Whiteland Absconded 01/07/1822 1/167 Everly Joseph 3 Uwchlan Died in poor house or deceased 01/16/1825 went w/ his mother Elizabeth 1/227 Everly Lewis 2 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 01/07/1822 1/167 Everly Mary 45 01/07/1822 1/167 Everly Mary 49 Gone without permission 1821 1/153 Everly Mary Ellen Infant Supported in the poor house 03/07/1855 mother Catharine 4/260 Everson Martha 2 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/20/1858 M John G. Wallace, High 4/328 Everson Rebecca Taken out for a trial period 07/26/1849 taken out on trial by Thomas Wilson, Brdy 4/146 Everson Rebecca Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/20/1849 M Thomas Wilson, EByw 4/150 Every Thomas 56 Dismissed or discharged 12/06/1809 1/36 Evil Thomas 64 East Marlborough Died in poor house or deceased 12/06/1802 1/7 Evil Thomas 66 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/11 Evil William East Marlborough 10/26/1818 1/118 Evil William 35 Left with permission 1819 1/121 Evinson Casandra Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Evinson Malinda 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Evinson Malinda 3 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Evinson Malinda Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 RQS Evinson Mary Child Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Evison Casandra Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Evison Martha Taken out for a trial period 09/16/1851 taken on trial by Mathew Hamil, WFlw 4/189 Evison Mary 33 Died in poor house or deceased 07/24/1854 4/247 Evison Mary Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1827 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Evison Mary 8 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 RQS Evison Mary Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Evley Richard Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1855 4/265 Ewin Jonathan M. 14 Died in poor house or deceased 08/29/1843 4/19 Ewing Alexander East Nottingham An order to bring in 04/25/1843 4/11 Ewing David B. Oxford An order to bring in 03/31/1853 4/226 Ewing David B. West Chester An order to bring in 06/02/1849 4/144 Ewing David B. Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1849 4/145 Ewing David B. West Chester An order to bring in 12/20/1858 4/359 Ewing James Dismissed or discharged 05/07/1853 4/227 Ewing James Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Ewing Maragaret 93 Died in poor house or deceased 11/08/1857 4/312 Ewing Margaret 40 New Garden 02/07/1817 1/103 Ewing Margaret New London An order to bring in 10/01/1857 4/309 Ewing Margaret 93 East Nottingham An order to bring in 11/04/1857 4/312 Ewing William West Bradford An order to bring in 03/10/1853 4/225 Ewing William 42 Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1857 order for his corpse; hung himself in Evan Brown's ba 4/302 Extra Charles Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 05/30/1846 4/78 Extra Charles Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 05/30/1846 4/78 Extra Charly 31 Dismissed or discharged 05/31/1846 4/78 Extra Charly 31 Dismissed or discharged 05/31/1846 4/78 Eyers Elizabeth 6w Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Eyers Emmaline 15 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Eyre Elizabeth Kennett An order to bring in 02/16/1847 [husband William] 4/97 Eyre Elizabeth Kennett An order to bring in 02/16/1847 [husband William] 4/97 Eyre William Kennett An order to bring in 02/16/1847 [wife Elizabeth] 4/97 Eyre William Kennett An order to bring in 02/16/1847 [wife Elizabeth] 4/97 Eyres Elizabeth Black Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Eyres Emmaline Black Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Faagan Eliza Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Faden Ellen Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 4/158
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Faden John 2 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his parents Mathew & Mary from Ireland 4/105 Faden John 2 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his parents Mathew & Mary from Ireland 4/105 Faden John Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 went w/ his parents Mathew & Mary 4/106 Faden John Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 went w/ his parents Mathew & Mary 4/106 Faden Mary 25 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ her husband Mathew & their 2 children f 4/105 Faden Mary 25 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ her husband Mathew & their 2 children f 4/105 Faden Mary Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 left w/ her husband Mathew & their 2 sons 4/106 Faden Mary Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 left w/ her husband Mathew & their 2 sons 4/106 Faden Mathew West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his wife Mary & their 2 children from Irel 4/105 Faden Mathew West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his wife Mary & their 2 children from Irel 4/105 Faden Mathew Dismissed or discharged 07/25/1847 4/106 Faden Mathew Dismissed or discharged 07/25/1847 4/106 Faden Mathew Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 left w/ his wife Mary & their 2 sons 4/106 Faden Mathew Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 left w/ his wife Mary & their 2 sons 4/106 Faden Michal Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 4/158 Faden Thomas 4 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his parents Mathew & Mary from Ireland 4/105 Faden Thomas 4 West Chester Supported in the poor house 07/11/1847 came in w/ his parents Mathew & Mary from Ireland 4/105 Faden Thomas Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 went w/ his parents Mathew & Mary 4/106 Faden Thomas Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1847 went w/ his parents Mathew & Mary 4/106 Fadis Abiah Left with permission 02/25/1853 4/225 Fadis Abiah New London An order to bring in 12/09/1852 4/216 Fagan James 51 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Fagan James 51 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Fagan James Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Fahon Peter Supported in the poor house 05/30/1857 4/303 Fahon Peter Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1857 4/307 Failey John Absconded 1831 RQS Fairis Thomas 32 Coventry Absconded 03/24/1823 1/193 Falconer Robert 55 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Falconner Richard Supported in the poor house 11/28/1843 again 4/24 Falkner Richard 56 Died in poor house or deceased 11/30/1843 4/24
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Falkner Robert 20 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Falkner Robert Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Falloff Peter Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Famer John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Fare George An order to bring in 06/05/1850 came in w/ his mother Margaret 4/166 Fare George Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1850 taken out by his mother Margaret 4/167 Fare Margaret West Chester An order to bring in 06/05/1850 brought her child George 4/166 Fare Margaret Dismissed or discharged 07/07/1850 took her child George 4/167 Farghan James 57 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Faris Thomas Absconded 1842 RQS Farlan William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Farley Charles Dismissed or discharged 04/26/1858 4/338 Farley Charles West Chester An order to bring in 11/01/1855 4/269 Farley Charles Dismissed or discharged 11/08/1855 4/269 Farley John East Caln An order to bring in 07/28/1848 4/126 Farley John West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/17/1847 4/107 Farley John West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/17/1847 4/107 Farley John Dismissed or discharged 08/26/1848 4/128 Farley John Dismissed or discharged 09/14/1847 4/108 Farlrell Jamas Pikeland An order to bring in 12/09/1848 4/131 Farman Michael Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Farman Michael Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Farnwalt Peter 45 Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1844 4/30 Farnwatt Peter Supported in the poor house 11/13/1843 from Russelville 4/24 Farr Catharine London Grove 03/22/1814 1/73 Farrall John West Bradford An order to bring in 07/10/1858 4/344 Farrall John Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1858 4/347 Farrall Thomas Downingtown An order to bring in 12/03/1856 4/289 Farrall Thomas Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1856 4/290 Farrell Jamas West Chester An order to bring in 08/05/1848 4/126 Farrell Jamas Left with permission 08/08/1848 4/126
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Farrell James West Chester An order to bring in 01/11/1851 4/179 Farrell James Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1853 4/226 Farrell James West Chester An order to bring in 08/02/1851 4/187 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 03/16/1857 4/299 Farrell John Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1857 4/299 Farrell John Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1858 4/337 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 05/06/1858 4/339 Farrell John Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1858 4/339 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 06/26/1858 4/342 Farrell John Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1858 4/350 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 10/08/1858 4/351 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 11/04/1857 4/312 Farrell John West Chester An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Farris Thomas West Goshen Removed or transferred 09/18/1824 sent to PhAh 1/216 Farron Micale Dismissed or discharged 06/22/1849 4/145 Farron Michel West Bradford An order to bring in 04/27/1849 4/143 Fary Michael Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Fascrilla Peter West Bradford An order to bring in 01/04/1858 4/326 Fascrilla Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1858 4/333 Fathay James 50 Died in poor house or deceased 02/04/1857 4/297 Fathey James Unionville An order to bring in 09/01/1856 4/286 Fauley Catharine Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Fauley Ellen Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Fauley Mary Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Fauster George 44 West Chester 10/08/1817 1/106 Fauster George 44 Absconded 1818 1/108 Fay Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 12/07/1857 4/316 Feil Frank 6m North Coventry An order to bring in 07/23/1856 mother Rosina 4/285 Feil Frank 7m Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/01/1856 4/285 Feil Rosina North Coventry An order to bring in 07/23/1856 & her bastard child Frank 4/285 Feil Rosina Left with permission 08/26/1856 4/286
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Feirl James Ran away 03/23/1858 4/335 Fenell Charles Absconded 1834 RQS Fenigan Thomas Dismissed or discharged 10/06/1854 4/250 Ferguson Hugh 36 09/22/1819 date returned 1/121 Ferguson Hugh 36 West Whiteland 11/17/1818 1/118 Ferguson Hugh 40 West Chester 12/15/1823 1/200 Ferguson Hugh 37 Dismissed or discharged 1820 1/133 Ferguson Hugh 41 1824 1/203 Ferguson Hugh 42 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/221 Ferguson Isaac Willistown An order to bring in 05/09/1857 4/302 Ferguson Isaac Ran away 05/18/1857 4/302 Ferguson Isaac Easttown An order to bring in 09/14/1858 4/349 Ferguson Isaac Ran away 09/17/1858 4/349 Ferguson John 40 Negro Tredyffrin Left with permission 05/14/1823 1/194 Ferhan Ellen Dismissed or discharged 11/12/1855 taken out by Thomas Edmundo 4/269 Ferl James Dismissed or discharged 09/02/1851 4/188 Ferley John West Fallowfield Absconded 03/02/1819 1/127 Fern James 14m Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1857 4/298 Fern James 9m Pocopson An order to bring in 10/11/1856 mother Jemimah 4/287 Fern Jemimah Pocopson An order to bring in 10/11/1856 & her child James 4/287 Fern Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 05/18/1857 4/302 Fernon Catharine Kennett An order to bring in 04/12/1852 [came in w/ Lewis Gausez ?] 4/205 Fernon Cathrin Dismissed or discharged 05/13/1852 4/207 Ferrall James Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1851 4/182 Ferregan Frederick West Chester An order to bring in 11/09/1858 4/353 Ferregan Frederick Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1858 4/353 Ferrell Charity An order to bring in 04/17/1849 came in w/ Ruth 4/143 Ferrell Ruth An order to bring in 04/17/1849 came in w/ Charity 4/143 Ferrell William Left with permission 02/03/1821 1/158 Ferrell William Left with permission 05/00/1823 1/194 Ferrell William 58 Left with permission 1820 1/133
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Ferrill Barnard Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Ferrill Charles 25 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Ferrill Charles 26 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Ferrill George 37 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ferrill Rebecca Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Ferrill William 67 Left with permission 04/12/1823 date returned 1/184 Ferrill William 58 Goshen 12/16/1819 1/131 Ferrill William 68 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/203 Ferrill William Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Ferringham Thomas West Marlborough An order to bring in 09/30/1854 4/250 Ferry Margaret 26 West Bradford Left with permission 01/21/1811 took her child Mary 1/47 Ferry Mary West Bradford Left with permission 01/21/1811 taken by mother Margaret 1/47 Ferry Michael 31 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Ferth William 60 Supported in the poor house 04/16/1845 4/55 Ferth William Left without permission 04/18/1845 4/56 Fertig Mary East Coventry An order to bring in 08/20/1850 4/169 Few Ann Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Fials John Dismissed or discharged 12/08/1856 4/290 Field Elizabeth 50 Pennsbury 02/18/1818 1/115 Field Elizabeth Pennsbury 03/26/1812 1/56 Field Elizabeth Pennsbury 09/22/1818 1/117 Field Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1813 taken out by H. Newberry 1/61 Field Elizabeth 51 1819 1/124 Field Elizabeth 52 1820 1/137 Field Elizabeth 53 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Field Elizabeth 54 1822 1/171 Field Elizabeth 55 Pennsbury 1823 1/188 Field Elizabeth 56 1824 1/207 Field Elizabeth 57 1825 1/224 Field Elizabeth 59 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Field John 16 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 09/15/1821 David Denny's negro 1/162
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Field John 14 Philadelphia Alms Hou 12/20/1820 1/146 Field John 15 Absconded 1821 1/148 Fields Eliza Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/24/1818 M Westly Anderson Chrl 1/115 Fields Elizabeth Pennsbury Absconded 10/16/1814 1/75 Fields Elizabeth 60 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Fields Elizabeth 61 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Fields Elizabeth 62 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Fields Elizabeth 60 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Fields Elizabeth 67 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Fields Elizabeth 68 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Fields Elizabeth 69 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Fields Elizabeth 70 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Fields Elizabeth 71 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Fields Elizabeth 72 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Fields Elizabeth Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Fierstein Edward Dismissed or discharged 02/24/1852 4/202 File John Dismissed or discharged 03/06/1853 4/225 File John Dismissed or discharged 03/06/1854 4/242 File John Supported in the poor house 05/27/1853 4/228 File John Dismissed or discharged 05/30/1853 4/229 File John An order to bring in 06/23/1852 4/209 File John Dismissed or discharged 07/25/1852 4/210 Filson Ann Black New London An order to bring in 06/25/1844 4/36 Filson Ann Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/25/1844 M Washington Ross, NLnd 4/36 Filson Hannah 29 Honeybrook Supported in the poor house 04/22/1843 child Mary 4/11 Filson Hannah Dismissed or discharged 06/24/1843 4/15 Filson Mary 2m Supported in the poor house 04/22/1843 mother Hannah 4/11 Filson Mary Eliza 2m Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1843 4/11 Fimple Ann West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1857 4/304 Fimple Ann Dismissed or discharged 06/29/1857 taken out by her son 4/305 Finch Jane 48 Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 12/18/1810 M Thomas Temple 1/41
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Finch Jane 48 1811 1/46 Finch Jane 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/53 Finch Lewis Supported in the poor house 01/18/1855 4/258 Finch Margaret 68 East Bradford 12/23/1802 1/7 Finch Margaret 69 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/12 Finch Margaret 70 1805 crossed out 1/18 Finck John Downingtown An order to bring in 11/26/1850 4/172 Findley William 34 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Finegan Patrick Dismissed or discharged 05/07/1849 4/143 Finigan Barnard Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1849 4/141 Fink Jacob Dismissed or discharged 01/11/1848 4/118 Fink Jacob 27 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 11/26/1844 4/44 Fink Jacob Supported in the poor house 11/29/1847 from Reading railroad 4/111 Fink Jacob Upper Sauken Dismissed or discharged 12/05/1844 4/44 Fink Jacob Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Fink William Downingtown An order to bring in 02/28/1856 4/278 Fink William Dismissed or discharged 03/04/1856 4/278 Finlay James Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1855 4/258 Finlay James West Chester An order to bring in 12/21/1854 4/253 Finley John 45 West Chester 10/29/1824 1/217 Finley John West Chester 12/17/1822 1/182 Finley John 44 West Chester Left with permission 1823 1/184 Finley John 46 Absconded 1825 1/221 Finley Samuel Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Finley William 35 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Finly John J. Honeybrook Died in poor house or deceased 06/08/1814 1/74 Finn Barney Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Finnefrock Henry West Chester An order to bring in 09/05/1855 4/267 Finnefrock Henry West Chester An order to bring in 09/05/1856 4/286 Finnefrock Henry Dismissed or discharged 09/08/1855 4/267 Finnegan Barnard West Chester An order to bring in 12/27/1848 came in w/ Patrick 4/132
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Finnegan Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 12/27/1848 came in w/ Barnard 4/132 Finnell David East Marlborough An order to bring in 06/19/1849 4/145 Finney Ann Infant Supported in the poor house 10/09/1858 mother Zipporah 4/351 Finney Ann 2m Ran away 12/21/1858 taken by her mother Zipporah 4/359 Finney John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Finney Zipporah Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 09/27/1858 4/350 Finney Zipporah Supported in the poor house 10/09/1858 delivered a bastard child Ann 4/351 Finney Zipporah Ran away 12/21/1858 took her child Ann w/ her 4/359 Finny Lydia 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Finny Lydia 5 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Firman James Supported in the poor house 07/30/1844 came in w/ John Kelly 4/37 Firman James Left without permission 07/31/1844 went out w/ John Kelly 4/37 Firmer Mary Phoenixville An order to bring in 03/16/1851 4/182 Firmer Mary 27 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/01/1851 4/182 Firth William New Garden Supported in the poor house 06/10/1846 4/79 Firth William New Garden Supported in the poor house 06/10/1846 4/79 Firth William 80 Died in poor house or deceased 06/24/1846 4/79 Firth William 80 Died in poor house or deceased 06/24/1846 4/79 Fisc Harman West Bradford An order to bring in 02/29/1856 4/278 Fisc Harmond Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1856 4/279 Fisher Abigail 66 Tredyffrin 09/06/1824 husband Francis 1/216 Fisher Abigail 67 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/224 Fisher Benedict Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Fisher Catharine 8 Black Supported in the poor house 02/10/1843 mother is Sarah Manuel 4/7 Fisher Catharine Black Supported in the poor house 03/01/1843 returned by J.L. Bell 4/8 Fisher Catharine Black Taken out for a trial period 05/23/1843 went on trial w/ Dr. Pusey 4/13 Fisher Catharine Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/26/1843 M Dr. David B. Trimble, KnSq 4/17 Fisher Catharine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/22/1843 M Dr. ____ 4/18 Fisher Catharine 1826 RQS/11 Fisher Charles Chester County Poor H Died in poor house or deceased 07/21/1814 mother Mary 1/75 Fisher Edwin 2w Brandywine 10/31/1812 mother Elizabeth 1/58
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fisher Edwin 2m 1813 1/59 Fisher Edwin 1814 1/68 Fisher Elizabeth 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/24/1815 M Thomas Downing Esq. Uwch 1/84 Fisher Elizabeth 23 Brandywine 10/31/1812 w/ child Edwin 1/58 Fisher Elizabeth 23 Left with permission 1813 1/61 Fisher Francis 66 Tredyffrin 09/06/1824 wife Abigail 1/216 Fisher Francis Left with permission 12/20/1825 crossed out 1/233 Fisher Francis 67 1825 1/221 Fisher Francis Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Fisher Francis Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Fisher Irene Black East Caln An order to bring in 08/26/1845 4/61 Fisher Irina Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/26/1845 M John Baldwin, ECln 4/61 Fisher J. Major Supported in the poor house 11/16/1847 cancelled his indenture to Forbes McConnell 4/111 Fisher J. Major Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/16/1847 M James Haslet Esq., WFlw 4/111 Fisher James M. Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Fisher John Brandywine 06/06/1813 1/65 Fisher John West Chester An order to bring in 11/16/1857 4/313 Fisher John Dismissed or discharged 12/01/1857 4/315 Fisher John Left without permission 1814 1/68 Fisher Major Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Fisher Major Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Fisher Major Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Fisher Major Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Fisher Major Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1841 M Jacob S. Worman, NCvn RQS Fisher Mary 21 West Chester Left with permission 05/10/1814 pregnant 1/74 Fisher Mary 18 Colored East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/28/1818 from Nathan Sharples's 1/116 Fisher Mary 24 Uwchlan 11/24/1824 1/218 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Fisher Mary Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 [late V. Sharpless]??? 1/153 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fisher Mary Mulatto East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 taken by father Elijah 1/188 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Fisher Mary Mulatto Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Fisher Mary 24 Left with permission 1825 took her child 1/224 Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Fisher Mary Negro Dismissed or discharged 1826 RQS/11 Fisher Mary 55 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Fisher Mary 42 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Fisher Mary Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Fisher Mary Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Fisher Mary Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Fisher Mary Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Fisher Mary Black Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Fisher Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Fisher Mary B. Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Fisher Mathew Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Fisher Matthew Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 RQS Fisher Perry Black East Nantmeal An order to bring in 02/27/1844 4/30 Fisher Richard 20 West Fallowfield 11/06/1825 1/232 Fisher Richard 1826 RQS/3 Fisher Thomas 50 Coventry Absconded 01/27/1824 1/211 Fisher Wallace Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1814 M John Donovon 1/73 Fisher Washington Chester County Poor H 11/28/1824 mother Mary Fisher 1/218 Fisher Washington 1825 1/221
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fisher William Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Fisk Isaac 48 Brandywine 04/19/1810 error is Jane Finch see into??? 1/42 Fitchgerald John Pennsbury An order to bring in 06/19/1855 4/265 Fitchgerald John Dismissed or discharged 09/17/1855 4/267 Fitsgurl Cornealus 55 West Chester An order to bring in 07/04/1848 4/125 Fitsgurl Cornealus Dismissed or discharged 07/05/1848 4/125 Fitsimons David 1 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Fitsimons James 37 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Fitsimons Margaret 23 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Fitspatrick James West Chester An order to bring in 02/16/1849 came in w/ Thomas 4/138 Fitspatrick Philip 22 Honeybrook Dismissed or discharged 11/13/1801 1/6 Fitspatrick Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 02/16/1849 came in w/ James 4/138 Fitzegeral Cornelius Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1852 4/205 Fitzgarald John Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Fitzgeral Cornelius Marshallton An order to bring in 04/04/1852 4/205 Fitzgeral Cornelius Dismissed or discharged 04/08/1852 4/205 Fitzgerald David 43 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Fitzgerald David Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Fitzgerald James Pennsbury An order to bring in 11/15/1852 4/215 Fitzgerald John Pennsbury An order to bring in 09/05/1856 4/286 Fitzgerald John 35 Died in poor house or deceased 09/06/1856 4/286 Fitzgerald John 26 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Fitzgerald John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Fitzgerald John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Fitzgerald John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fitzgerald Michael West Bradford An order to bring in 12/26/1853 4/236 Fitzgerald Michael Ran away 12/27/1853 4/236 Fitzgerald Michael Absconded 1841 RQS Fitzgerald Peter 35 Supported in the poor house 01/27/1847 4/96 Fitzgerald Peter 35 Supported in the poor house 01/27/1847 4/96 Fitzgerald Peter Absconded 01/28/1847 4/96
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fitzgerald Peter Absconded 01/28/1847 4/96 Fitzgerald William Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 4/345 Fitzgerald William Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Fitzgerall John West Chester An order to bring in 01/23/1851 4/179 Fitzpatrick Edward 66 06/18/1819 date returned 1/121 Fitzpatrick Edward 66 West Caln 12/10/1817 1/107 Fitzpatrick Edward 66 Left with permission 1818 returned 1/108 Fitzpatrick Edward 67 Absconded 1820 1/133 Fitzpattrick Peter Dismissed or discharged 01/02/1848 4/118 Fitzsimmons David Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fitzsimmons James Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fitzsimons John West Chester An order to bring in 12/03/1858 4/356 Fitzsimons Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fitzsimons Maryann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fitzsimons Peter West Bradford An order to bring in 02/19/1856 4/277 Fitzsimons Peter Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1856 4/280 Fix Hannah Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1857 4/318 Fix Harman West Chester An order to bring in 11/12/1857 4/313 Flagherty John West Chester An order to bring in 01/01/1851 4/179 Flahardy John Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1850 4/160 Flaherty John West Chester An order to bring in 02/13/1850 4/159 Flaherty John West Chester An order to bring in 03/14/1849 4/140 Flaherty John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Flanagan Patrick Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 08/14/1812 1/57 Flannegan James West Chester An order to bring in 12/14/1857 4/316 Fleck John 98 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Fleck John Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Flein Edward 50 West Chester An order to bring in 07/03/1848 4/125 Fleming John 37 Canal Left with permission 08/07/1822 1/177 Fleming John 41 Absconded 1824 1/203 Fleming Rosanna 70 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fleming Rosanna Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Fleming Susan Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Flemming James Sadsbury An order to bring in 07/23/1852 4/210 Flemming James Dismissed or discharged 08/01/1852 4/211 Flemming John 40 West Chester 07/19/1823 1/195 Fletcher Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 10/12/1858 4/351 Fletcher Henry Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1858 4/360 Flick Henry Absconded 1837 RQS Flickman John An order to bring in 09/23/1848 4/129 Flin James O. Yellow Removed or transferred 1826 RQS/6 Fling Edward Unionville An order to bring in 10/29/1851 4/191 Fling Edward Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1851 4/191 Fling Patrick Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Flinn Anthony West Chester An order to bring in 03/14/1855 4/261 Flinn Mathew Supported in the poor house 03/13/1852 stayed in overnight 4/203 Flockuse Henry Dismissed or discharged 11/20/1857 4/314 Flockusee Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 11/19/1857 4/314 Flower A Dismissed or discharged 10/05/1847 4/109 Flower Augustice Canada Supported in the poor house 10/04/1847 4/109 Flower Philis 80 Black Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 04/11/1845 4/55 Flower Philis 80 Black Died in poor house or deceased 05/04/1845 4/56 Flower William 22 Black East Bradford Supported in the poor house 09/17/1845 4/62 Flower William Black Left with permission 11/21/1845 4/65 Flowers Sarah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Floyd Elizabeth 23 West Fallowfield Removed or transferred 01/12/1819 1/126 Floyd Margaret 20 London Grove 02/14/1813 1/63 Floyd Margaret 1814 1/70 Floyd Margaret 24 1815 1/79 Floyd Margaret 25 1816 1/89 Floyd Margaret 26 1817 1/100 Floyd Margaret 27 1818 1/112
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Floyd Margaret 28 1819 1/124 Floyd Margaret 29 1820 1/137 Floyd Margaret 30 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Floyd Margaret 30 1822 1/171 Floyd Margaret 31 1823 1/188 Floyd Margaret 32 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/207 Floyd Samuel Philadelphia Alms Hou 01/17/1824 brought in from PhAh by T. Lamborn 1/211 Floyd Samuel 24 Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 02/28/1820 1/140 Flynn Anthony Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 wife Bridget & child John 4/277 Flynn Anthony Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1855 4/261 Flynn Anthony Supported in the poor house 06/12/1856 wife Bridget & child John 4/283 Flynn Anthony Dismissed or discharged 08/27/1856 wife Bridget & child John 4/286 Flynn Anthony West Chester An order to bring in 11/26/1855 wife Bridget & child Johnny 4/270 Flynn Bridget Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 husband Anthony & child John 4/277 Flynn Bridget Dismissed or discharged 08/27/1856 husband Anthony & child John 4/286 Flynn George West Bradford An order to bring in 11/18/1858 4/354 Flynn George West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1856 4/289 Flynn George Dismissed or discharged 11/25/1856 4/289 Flynn John 13m Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 parents Anthony & Bridget 4/277 Flynn John 20m Dismissed or discharged 08/27/1856 parents Anthony & Bridget 4/286 Flynn Mathew Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1857 4/299 Flynn Matthen Coatesville An order to bring in 02/03/1857 4/297 Flynn Peter West Bradford An order to bring in 03/12/1858 4/332 Foley James 33 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Foley James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Foley Maria Downingtown An order to bring in 02/01/1850 4/158 Folkman William Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Foll Joseph West Bradford An order to bring in 02/25/1853 4/225 Foll Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1853 4/225 Follas Nancy 91 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/171 Follass Nancy 90 London Grove 05/10/1820 1/142
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Follass Nancy 70 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Fonderline George Supported in the poor house 10/26/1857 4/311 Font Matthew 68 Londonderry 12/29/1800 1/3 Font Matthew 82 Dismissed or discharged 1804 1/10 Font Matthew 73 Dismissed or discharged 1805 1/15 Fooce George Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Foos Lydia East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 10/22/1822 mother Mary 1/180 Foos Lydia Infant East Fallowfield 10/22/1822 crossed out 1/180 Foos Lydia 10m East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Foos Lydia 2 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Foos Lydia 3 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Foos Lydia 5 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Foose Lydia 5 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Forbes William 72 Left without permission 05/19/1810 date returned 1/44 Forbes William 71 West Bradford Left without permission 06/05/1809 1/34 Forbes William 73 1812 1/51 Forbes William 74 Died in poor house or deceased 1813 1/59 Ford Ann Westtown An order to bring in 05/23/1843 4/13 Ford Ann Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Ford Ann Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ford Caroline Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1847 4/100 Ford Caroline Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1847 4/100 Ford Caroline 22 East Nottingham Supported in the poor house 04/03/1845 brought her child Rachel w/ her 4/55 Ford Celia Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 05/23/1821 taken 1/160 Ford David E. Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 came in w/ Mary /he is going back to NwJy 4/106 Ford David E. Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 came in w/ Mary /he is going back to NwJy 4/106 Ford David E. Dismissed or discharged 08/04/1847 left w/ Mary 4/106 Ford David E. Dismissed or discharged 08/04/1847 left w/ Mary 4/106 Ford Edward Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ford Eli East Caln An order to bring in 10/31/1850 4/171 Ford Elie 75 Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1852 4/206
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Ford Esther 1826 RQS/11 Ford Hannah Left with permission 01/28/1843 took her child Joseph 4/6 Ford Hannah 28 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Ford Harlan 3 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 02/19/1846 4/73 Ford Harlan 3 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 02/19/1846 4/73 Ford Harlan Dismissed or discharged 04/21/1846 taken by his father Joel 4/76 Ford Harlan Dismissed or discharged 04/21/1846 taken by his father Joel 4/76 Ford Harlan 4 Supported in the poor house 05/14/1847 4/102 Ford Harlan 4 Supported in the poor house 05/14/1847 4/102 Ford Herlan 6 Died in poor house or deceased 10/19/1847 4/110 Ford Israel Dismissed or discharged 02/13/1854 4/242 Ford Israel Dismissed or discharged 07/11/1852 4/210 Ford Israel West Bradford An order to bring in 11/28/1853 4/235 Ford James Negro Chester County Poor H 05/25/1825 mother Susan 1/230 Ford James C. 29 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ford Jane 2 East Bradford 04/22/1821 1/159 Ford John 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/25/1811 M Samuel Cavins, LOxf 1/48 Ford John Dismissed or discharged 04/21/1843 taken out by his mother 4/11 Ford John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/23/1844 M Charles W. Kimble, NLnd 4/37 Ford John West Bradford 10/25/1914 1/76 Ford John 73 Died in poor house or deceased 1815 1/77 Ford John 25 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ford John Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Ford John 4 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Ford John Place Taken out for a trial period 06/05/1844 taken on trial by Charles Kimble, NLnd 4/35 Ford Joseph Left with permission 01/28/1843 taken by mother Hannah 4/6 Ford Lewis Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Ford Mary Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 came in w/ David 4/106 Ford Mary Pittsburgh Supported in the poor house 08/02/1847 came in w/ David 4/106 Ford Mary Dismissed or discharged 08/04/1847 left w/ David 4/106 Ford Mary Dismissed or discharged 08/04/1847 left w/ David 4/106
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Ford Mary Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Ford Milly 75 Negro New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 10/16/1825 1/232 Ford Nathan Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Ford Rachel 2 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/02/1847 mother Caroline 4/95 Ford Rachel 2 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/02/1847 mother Caroline 4/95 Ford Rachel 6w Black Supported in the poor house 04/03/1845 brought in w/ her mother Caroline 4/55 Ford Susan 4 West Bradford Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/17/1825 M John Hammor, Thrn DlCo 1/229 Ford Susan 30 East Bradford Dismissed or discharged 04/22/1821 took her child Celia w/ her, pregnant 1/159 Ford Susan 3m East Bradford 08/16/1822 born in 1/178 Ford Susan 31 East Bradford 08/16/1822 returned 1/178 Ford Susan 37 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Ford Susanna 35 Negro West Bradford Left with permission 04/17/1825 child Susan Jr. 1/229 Ford Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Ford William Child Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Fordenbaug George Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Fordenboug Sophia Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Fordner Sarah 1 Black Kennett 10/15/1816 1/95 Fordner Sarah 1 1817 1/100 Fordner Sarah 2 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1818 M Thomas Turk WNtm 1/112 Foreman Elizabeth 64 Pennsbury Gone without permission 01/26/1813 1/63 Foreman Elizabeth 63 Delaware County 11/13/1816 1/95 Foreman Elizabeth 60 Delaware County Poor Removed or transferred 1815 sent back to DlPh 1/82 Foreman Elizabeth 62 Removed or transferred 1816 taken to DlCo 1/89 Foreman Elizabeth 64 Removed or transferred 1817 sent to DlPh 1/100 Foreman Esther Ann Uwchlan An order to bring in 03/19/1846 4/74 Foreman Esther Ann Uwchlan An order to bring in 03/19/1846 4/74 Foreman Mary Black An order to bring in 06/24/1845 4/59 Foreman William Black Kennett An order to bring in 03/14/1853 4/226 Foreman William 75 Died in poor house or deceased 03/20/1854 4/243 Forkes William 72 11/22/1810 came home 1/43 Formount Samuel Infant Supported in the poor house 03/08/1852 mother Sarah Jane Wonderly 4/202
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Forrest Henry 2 West Brandywine An order to bring in 06/28/1858 4/343 Forrester Ann 20 Willistown 11/19/1809 1/36 Forrester Ann 20 Left with permission 1810 took her child Isaac 1/39 Forrester Isaac Dismissed or discharged 10/26/1810 mother Ann 1/41 Forrester James Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 02/11/1844 4/29 Forrester James Dismissed or discharged 02/12/1844 from Pittsburgh 4/29 Forrester Joseph Black An order to bring in 01/18/1845 order brought in by Joseph Lamborn 4/50 Forrester Joseph Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/19/1845 died at Joseph Lamborn's & sent a coffin, buried at C 4/50 Forrester Joseph Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Forsyth Bridget West Bradford An order to bring in 06/12/1858 husband Thomas & child George 4/341 Forsyth John Supported in the poor house 09/25/1858 4/350 Forsyth John Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1858 4/350 Forsyth Thomas Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Forsyth Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 06/12/1858 wife Bridget & child George 4/341 Forsyth Thomas Supported in the poor house 08/24/1858 4/347 Forsyth Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/26/1858 4/347 Forsythe Canada 18 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Forsythe Canada 19 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Forsythe Canaday 17 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Forsythe Canaday Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Forsythe George 3 West Bradford An order to bring in 06/12/1858 parents Thomas & Bridget 4/341 Forsythe James Child East Caln Died in poor house or deceased 08/24/1819 a foreigner 1/129 Forsythe Sarah Supported in the poor house 03/22/1845 again 4/54 Forsythe Sarah Dismissed or discharged 04/21/1844 sent to her son, Elisha Forsythe 4/33 Forsythe Sarah Supported in the poor house 06/14/1844 again 4/36 Forsythe Sarah 72 Died in poor house or deceased 07/24/1854 4/247 Forsythe Sarah Dismissed or discharged 07/31/1844 taken out by her son 4/37 Forsythe Sarah Dismissed or discharged 08/07/1849 taken out by her daughter 4/146 Forsythe Sarah Left with permission 09/01/1853 4/233 Forsythe Sarah 75 West Marlborough Supported in the poor house 10/23/1843 4/22 Forsythe Thomas Unionville An order to bring in 12/21/1857 4/317
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fortmen James Absconded 1834 RQS Fortner Peter 55 East Caln 04/24/1819 1/127 Foster Charles 50 Negro West Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 02/18/1813 1/63 Foster George 2 West Bradford Removed or transferred 06/07/1825 1/230 Foster Jacob Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 01/09/1849 4/137 Foster Jacob Dismissed or discharged 02/15/1849 taken out by Mark Hodson, NLnd 4/138 Foster Jacob Philadelphia Alms Hou An order to bring in 09/25/1849 4/129 Foster Joseph Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M Thomas Gheen RQS Foster Leah East Caln An order to bring in 12/25/1844 husband Thomas 4/45 Foster Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Foster Peter 1826 RQS/3 Foster Sally Ann 29 West Bradford Removed or transferred 06/07/1825 sent to DlPh 1/230 Foster Thomas East Caln An order to bring in 12/25/1844 wife Leah 4/45 Fouft Nancy Removed or transferred 1831 RQS Fought Ann 46 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Foulke Charles Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Foulks Jane Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Fouller Agustis New Jersey Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1850 4/160 Foundling A. 1802 1/7 Fourl John West Chester An order to bring in 01/30/1855 4/258 Fourl John Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1855 4/259 Fouts John Removed or transferred 02/13/1854 went to LnCo 4/242 Fouts John East Nottingham An order to bring in 12/13/1853 4/236 Fowler Agustis West Chester An order to bring in 12/16/1849 4/151 Fowler Augustus 65 Supported in the poor house 09/15/1843 4/19 Fowler Augustus 65 Absconded 09/16/1843 4/19 Fowler Augustus Coatesville An order to bring in 10/24/1857 4/311 Fox Benjamin An order to bring in 07/27/1824 was aided out 1/215 Fox Benjamin 60 Absconded 10/30/1818 1/118 Fox Benjamin Left with permission 1815 1/92 Fox Benjamin Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fox Cordelia West Chester An order to bring in 11/09/1849 came in w/ her husband Thomas 4/149 Fox Cordelia Dismissed or discharged 11/15/1849 husband Thomas 4/150 Fox Edward West Chester An order to bring in 04/14/1858 4/337 Fox Edward Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1858 4/338 Fox Hugh 34 Left with permission 05/05/1825 1/229 Fox Hugh Left with permission 09/06/1823 1/196 Fox Hugh 33 Canal 10/16/1822 1/180 Fox Hugh 33 Canal Left with permission 1823 1/184 Fox Jane 25 Absconded 1831 RQS Fox Jemina 18 Easttown An order to bring in 05/08/1858 4/339 Fox Jemina Dismissed or discharged 05/22/1858 4/340 Fox John 6 Dismissed or discharged 04/26/1858 taken out by his mother 4/338 Fox John West Chester An order to bring in 10/22/1856 4/288 Fox John Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1856 4/288 Fox John 50 Absconded 1828 RQS Fox Michael Supported in the poor house 02/13/1847 left again 4/97 Fox Michael Supported in the poor house 02/13/1847 left again 4/97 Fox Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 11/09/1849 came in w/ his wife Cordelia 4/149 Fox Thomas Dismissed or discharged 11/15/1849 wife Cordelia 4/150 Fox Thomas 42 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Fox Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Foy Ann Downingtown An order to bring in 04/08/1853 4/226 Foy Ann Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1853 4/228 Foy Ann Supported in the poor house 07/03/1853 4/230 Foy Ann Left with permission 08/23/1853 4/232 Foy Elizabeth F. Philadelphia Supported in the poor house 06/06/1848 4/124 Foy Elizabeth F. Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/26/1848 4/130 Foy Elizabeth Frac Dismissed or discharged 03/31/1851 4/182 Foy Elizabeth Fran Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 01/09/1849 4/137 Foy Elizabeth Fran Supported in the poor house 01/24/1850 4/158 Foy Elizabeth Fran Dismissed or discharged 03/21/1850 4/162
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Foy Elizabeth Fran Supported in the poor house 08/28/1850 4/169 Foy Elizabeth Fran Dismissed or discharged 11/07/1848 4/130 Foy Patrick 34 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Foy Rosanna Uwchlan An order to bring in 04/26/1855 4/262 Foy Rosanna Dismissed or discharged 05/04/1855 taken out by her father 4/263 Foy Thomas Left without permission 02/01/1855 4/258 Foy Thomas 21 Died in poor house or deceased 02/09/1858 4/329 Foy Thomas Supported in the poor house 03/07/1855 4/260 Foy Thomas Ran away 03/29/1857 4/300 Foy Thomas Ran away 04/09/1855 4/262 Foy Thomas Supported in the poor house 04/22/1855 4/262 Foy Thomas Ran away 04/28/1856 4/281 Foy Thomas Supported in the poor house 04/30/1856 4/281 Foy Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 05/01/1853 4/227 Foy Thomas Supported in the poor house 06/30/1857 4/305 Foy Thomas Ran away 07/29/1855 4/266 Foy Thomas Supported in the poor house 08/03/1855 4/266 Fragar James Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Fraim Adam New Garden An order to bring in 06/11/1853 wife Sarah 4/229 Fraim Adam Dismissed or discharged 06/17/1853 taken out by his son (wife Sarah) 4/229 Fraim Sarah New Garden An order to bring in 06/11/1853 husband Adam 4/229 Fraim Sarah Dismissed or discharged 06/17/1853 taken out by her son (husband Adam) 4/229 Frain John 53 1815 1/77 Frain John 54 1816 1/86 Frain John 55 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/97 Fraiyer Mary Sadsbury An order to bring in 10/31/1850 4/171 Frame Child 2 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Frame Elizabeth West Whiteland An order to bring in 11/16/1853 4/235 Frame Elizabeth 38 Died in poor house or deceased 12/01/1853 4/235 Frame Ellen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Frame Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Frame Harriet Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Frame Sarah West Bradford An order to bring in 09/06/1854 4/249 Frame Thomas 50 Died in poor house or deceased 04/09/1855 4/262 Franc Jacob 72 Vincent Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/4 France Matthew Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Francis Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1849 4/139 Francis Henry Sadsbury 09/23/1811 1/49 Francis Robert 56 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Francklen Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 12/06/1853 4/236 Franklan Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/06/1854 4/242 Franklin David Child Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 parents Joseph & Harriot 4/282 Franklin Elizabeth Infant Supported in the poor house 03/17/1856 mother Harriot 4/279 Franklin Elizabeth 23d Died in poor house or deceased 04/09/1856 4/281 Franklin George 80 East Nantmeal 12/21/1820 1/146 Franklin George 80 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/148 Franklin Harriot Supported in the poor house 03/17/1856 delivered a child Elizabeth 4/279 Franklin Harriot Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 husband Joseph & child David 4/282 Franklin Joseph Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1856 wife Harriot & child David 4/282 Franks Robert 53 West Marlborough 11/12/1800 1/3 Franks Robert 57 1804 1/10 Franks Robert 58 1805 1/16 Franks Robert 60 1807 1/25 Franks Robert 61 Died in poor house or deceased 1809 1/30 Frasier Elijah 44 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Frayer Robert West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1848 4/131 Frayney Thomas 34 Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Frayure Robert 56 Died in poor house or deceased 04/30/1851 4/184 Fraze Elijah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Frazer Elijah Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1843 4/8 Frazer Elijah Absconded 03/10/1845 4/53 Frazer Elijah Supported in the poor house 03/11/1845 4/53
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Frazer Elijah Supported in the poor house 03/21/1843 again 4/9 Frazer Elijah 29 Left with permission 04/11/1824 date returned 1/203 Frazer Elijah 28 Coventry Left with permission 04/23/1823 date returned 1/184 Frazer Elijah Left with permission 04/24/1845 4/56 Frazer Elijah 24 Coventry 11/21/1818 1/118 Frazer Elijah Supported in the poor house 12/07/1844 4/44 Frazer Elijah 24 Absconded 1819 1/121 Frazer Elijah 25 1820 1/133 Frazer Elijah 26 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Frazer Elijah 27 Gone without permission 1822 returned 1/167 Frazer Elijah 30 Left with permission 1825 1/221 Frazer Elijah 32 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Frazer Elijah 32 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Frazer Elijah 37 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Frazer Elijah Absconded 1834 RQS Frazer Elijah Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Frazer Elijah 47 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Frazer Elijah 47 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Frazer Elijah Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Frazer Elijah 48 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Frazer Elijah 49 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Frazer Elijah 49 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Frazer Eliza Absconded 06/03/1819 returned, error see Elijah 1/128 Frazer Eliza Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Frazer Eliza 38 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Frazer Elizabeth Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M Charles Brooke RQS Frazer Hannah Chester County Poor H 11/11/1825 parents Elijah & Mary 1/233 Frazer Hannah 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Frazer Harriot Chester County Poor H 11/11/1825 parents Elijah & Mary 1/233 Frazer Harriot 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Frazer James West Chester An order to bring in 06/23/1855 4/265
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Frazer James Died in poor house or deceased 11/02/1824 1/218 Frazer Lydia 1823 1/188 Frazer Lydia Ann Died in poor house or deceased 01/14/1824 1/207 Frazer Margaret 75 Easttown 06/02/1801 1/5 Frazer Margaret 78 1804 1/12 Frazer Margaret 79 1805 1/18 Frazer Margaret 79 1806 1/22 Frazer Margaret 80 1807 1/27 Frazer Margaret 81 1809 1/32 Frazer Margaret 82 Died in poor house or deceased 1810 1/39 Frazer Mary 50 East Bradford Supported in the poor house 04/10/1847 4/101 Frazer Mary 50 East Bradford Supported in the poor house 04/10/1847 4/101 Frazer Mary An order to bring in 04/10/1855 4/262 Frazer Mary 36 Left with permission 05/08/1825 took her son Rufus Shiner, her husband in Elijah 1/224 Frazer Mary 35 1824 1/207 Frazer Mary 38 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Frazer Nancy 19 Upper Oxford 05/19/1824 1/214 Frazer Nancy 20 1825 1/224 Frazer Nancy 22 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Frazer Patrick Valley An order to bring in 01/06/1855 4/258 Frazer Patrick Dismissed or discharged 01/13/1855 4/258 Frazer Rufus 3 1824 1/203 Frazer Rufus 4 1825 1/221 Frazer Rufus 6 1826 RQS/3 Frazer Sarah West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 1816 dd at Iabez Hoopes in WChs 1/92 Frazier Ann 22 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Frazier Ann 23 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Frazier Elijah 32 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Frazier Elijah 27 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Elijah 37 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Frazier Elijah 31 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Frazier Elizabeth 4 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Elizabeth 1 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Frazier Elizabeth 2 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Frazier Hanna 3 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Hannah 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Frazier Harriet 4 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Frazier Harriett 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Frazier Harriett 3 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Harriett Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 RQS Frazier John Child Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Frazier Mary Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1854 taken out by her daughter 4/248 Frazier Mary 38 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Frazier Mary 39 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Frazier Mary 39 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Frazier Mary 35 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Fread Nancy 60 Birmingham 01/29/1821 1/158 Fread Nancy 61 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/171 Frease George West Bradford An order to bring in 09/14/1858 4/349 Frease George Dismissed or discharged 10/06/1858 4/351 Fred Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Fred Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Fred Ann Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Fred Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/171 Fred Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 error 1/188 Fredd Joseph 65 West Marlborough Supported in the poor house 06/04/1844 4/35 Fredd Joseph Removed or transferred 08/28/1844 went to PhAh 4/38 Frederic Caspere E. West Bradford An order to bring in 09/25/1849 4/148 Frederick Almira East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/25/1823 1/192 Frederick Casper Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1850 4/160 Frederick Daniel East Vincent An order to bring in 07/22/1845 4/60
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fredmons Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 12/16/1856 4/290 Free Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 02/16/1851 delivered a bastard child William 4/180 Free Mary Ann West Chester An order to bring in 11/21/1850 pregnant 4/172 Free Owen R. 26 Left with permission 03/17/1823 1/192 Free William H. Infant Supported in the poor house 02/16/1851 mother Mary Ann 4/180 Freeborn Catharine 6m Black Jail 05/10/1820 1/142 Freeborn Catharine 1 Black Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/153 Freeborn Peter 15 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Freeborn Peter Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Freel John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Freel John Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Freel Martha Ann 5m Goshen 05/13/1815 mother Margaret, illegitimate 1/82 Freel Martha Ann 5m 1816 1/89 Freel Martha Ann 1 Left without permission 1817 1/100 Freel Martha Ann 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1820 1/141 Freeling Theodore Dismissed or discharged 06/03/1856 mother Prudence Ann 4/283 Freeman Charles 1 1805 1/15 Freeman Charles 1 Negro 1805 1/18 Freeman Charles 2 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1807 1/22 Freeman Elijah 49 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Freeman James 01/00/1803 crossed out 1/8 Freeman James West Chester An order to bring in 02/03/1855 4/259 Freeman Jane Tredyffrin An order to bring in 04/16/1850 4/164 Freeman John Negro West Caln 06/00/1825 1/230 Freeman John Colored East Whiteland An order to bring in 12/22/1853 4/236 Freeman John Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Freeman John W. Westtown An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Freeman John W. Westtown An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Freeman York Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Freemen Elijah Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Freil Michael Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Freiyure Mary Dismissed or discharged 05/09/1850 4/165 French Arad West Chester An order to bring in 09/18/1857 4/309 French Arad Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1857 4/309 French Caroline Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS French Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS French Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS French John 26 Left with permission 03/26/1809 1/34 French Mary Emma Infant Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Friar Ann Birmingham An order to bring in 06/27/1843 husband David 4/16 Friar David Birmingham An order to bring in 06/27/1843 wife Ann 4/16 Friche Francis Fande Supported in the poor house 07/10/1856 4/284 Friday Catharine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Friday Catharine 71 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Friday Catharine 76 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Friday Catharine Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Friel John East Marlborough An order to bring in 09/25/1848 4/129 Friel John 38 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Friel John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Frill John 37 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Frits Darlington Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by his father Jacob; mother Mary 4/79 Frits Darlington Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by his father Jacob; mother Mary 4/79 Frits David 1 Died in poor house or deceased 06/27/1848 4/125 Frits John Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by his father Jacob; mother Mary 4/79 Frits John Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by his father Jacob; mother Mary 4/79 Frits Mary Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by her husband Jacob w/ her 2 children 4/79 Frits Mary Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1846 taken out by her husband Jacob w/ her 2 children 4/79 Fritz Christian Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74 Fritz Christian Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74 Fritz Christian Taken out for a trial period 04/13/1846 taken on trial by Benjamin Penypacker, EWht 4/76 Fritz Christian Taken out for a trial period 04/13/1846 taken on trial by Benjamin Penypacker, EWht 4/76 Fritz Darlington Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fritz Darlington Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74 Fritz David B. 3m West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 08/20/1847 brought in w/ his mother Mary 4/107 Fritz David B. 3m West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 08/20/1847 brought in w/ his mother Mary 4/107 Fritz Eliza West Marlborough An order to bring in 01/10/1852 4/199 Fritz Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1852 taken out by Sarah Bernard 4/206 Fritz John Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74 Fritz John Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 mother Mary 4/74 Fritz Mary Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1848 taken away by her husband Jacob Fritz 4/120 Fritz Mary Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 came in w/ her 3 children 4/74 Fritz Mary Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 03/18/1846 came in w/ her 3 children 4/74 Fritz Mary West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 08/20/1847 brought her child David B. 4/107 Fritz Mary West Whiteland Supported in the poor house 08/20/1847 brought her child David B. 4/107 Frock Margarett West Vincent An order to bring in 02/27/1844 4/30 Frubairn Peter 58 New London Removed or transferred 01/27/1820 taken to Phil by T. Lamborn 1/140 Fry Adaline Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Fry James Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Fry Martin Valley An order to bring in 07/09/1858 a German 4/344 Fry Martin Ran away 07/14/1858 4/344 Fry Mary An order to bring in 12/19/1848 4/132 Fryer Henry West Chester An order to bring in 10/26/1858 4/352 Fryer Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1857 4/314 Fryer Henry Dismissed or discharged 11/30/1857 4/315 Fryer James Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Fryer Mary Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Fryer Wilmer W. 9w West Chester An order to bring in 02/25/1850 4/160 Fuller Elizabeth 57 West Marlborough 02/17/1804 1/8 Fuller Elizabeth 58 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/13 Fuller Sarah 70 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Fuller Sarah Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Fullerstone William Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Fulmer John East Coventry An order to bring in 07/11/1857 4/305
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Fulmer John 56 Died in poor house or deceased 07/16/1857 4/306 Fultner James Absconded 1832 RQS Fulton Margaret 100 Died in poor house or deceased 06/05/1851 4/185 Fulton Miller East Nottingham An order to bring in 04/16/1850 4/164 Fulton Robert 82 Died in poor house or deceased 08/12/1856 4/285 Fulton Robert West Caln An order to bring in 12/19/1855 4/270 Funk Joseph 10 Supported in the poor house 08/07/1857 4/307 Funk Joseph Removed or transferred 09/26/1858 sent to BlAH 4/350 Funston Christopher Removed or transferred 04/24/1849 taken to Phil 4/143 Furey Latita London Britain An order to bring in 04/27/1851 4/184 Furth William London Grove An order to bring in 11/28/1843 4/24 Fury Latitia 13 Died in poor house or deceased 05/11/1851 4/184 Fwomey Dennis 34 Supported in the poor house 10/12/1843 4/22 Fyant Philip 74 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Fyle John Supported in the poor house 06/13/1854 4/245 Fyle John Dismissed or discharged 08/08/1853 4/231 Gaff Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Gafferney Christopher Dismissed or discharged 12/14/1857 4/316 Gaffney Christopher West Chester An order to bring in 12/01/1857 4/315 Gaily John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gainer Luke 45 Tredyffrin 10/15/1812 1/57 Gainer Luke 45 Left with permission 1813 1/59 Gaiter Benjamin 8 Negro Westtown Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/17/1823 M Lewis Hooper, ECln 1/194 Gaken George Wilso Taken out for a trial period 10/30/1852 taken out on trial by John Hoffman, EBrd 4/214 Galager Pattrick 45 Supported in the poor house 05/09/1845 4/56 Galager Peter 75 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galagher Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1843 4/9 Galagher Peter 89 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Galasby Ann Jane 73 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Galasby Eli 21 West Bradford 12/19/1818 1/119 Galasby Eli 37 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Galasby Eli 38 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Galasby Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Galasby Sarah 41 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Galashpy Jane 66 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Galashpy Sarah 35 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Galaskey Sarah 39 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Galasky Sarah 38 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Galasley Ann Jane 72 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Galasphy Isabella Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Galaspie Ann Jane 70 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galaspie Ann Jane 75 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Galaspie Ann Jane 79 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Galaspie Daniel Ran away 03/20/1854 4/243 Galaspie David Infant Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Galaspie Eli Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Galaspie Eli 40 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Galaspie Eli Absconded 1836 RQS Galaspie Eli 40 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Galaspie Jacob 41 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Galaspie James Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Galaspie John 1 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galaspie John Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Galaspie Lydia Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Galaspie Mary 77 Died in poor house or deceased 07/25/1855 4/266 Galaspie Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Galaspie Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Galaspie Sarah Left with permission 06/28/1853 4/230 Galaspie Sarah 40 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galaspie Sarah 44 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Galaspie Sarah 46 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Galaway James Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gale Elizabeth East Whiteland An order to bring in 05/21/1850 4/166 Gale John 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 RQS Gale Thomas 9 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gale Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Galeher Michal 62 Uwchlan 04/19/1804 1/8 Gales Esther Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Gales Joseph Black London Grove Supported in the poor house 02/03/1848 4/119 Gales Joseph Black Absconded 02/09/1848 4/119 Gales Sarah Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Galiner Neal 85 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Gallafer Peter 89 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Gallager Hugh Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Gallagher Francis 54 New York 09/10/1813 & wife Margaret 1/66 Gallagher Francis 57 Absconded 1816 later returned 1/86 Gallagher Francis 58 1817 1/97 Gallagher Francis 59 1818 1/109 Gallagher Hugh Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Gallagher John Dismissed or discharged 03/17/1858 4/333 Gallagher John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/20/1857 4/317 Gallagher John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Gallagher Margaret 50 New York 09/10/1813 1/66 Gallagher Michael 68 1807 1/21 Gallagher Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 05/17/1849 4/144 Gallagher Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 05/27/1851 4/185 Gallagher Patrick Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1851 4/186 Gallagher Patrick An order to bring in 06/27/1848 4/125 Gallagher Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 10/08/1854 4/250 Gallagher Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 10/12/1855 4/268 Gallagher Patrick 28 Died in poor house or deceased 10/18/1848 4/130 Gallagher Patrick Dismissed or discharged 11/22/1854 4/252 Gallagher Peter An order to bring in 01/02/1852 4/199
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gallagher Peter 75 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Gallagher Peter 76 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Gallagher Peter 88 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Gallaher Francis 52 03/21/1810 1/42 Gallaher Francis Left without permission 04/30/1812 & wife Margaret 1/56 Gallaher Francis 39 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1806 1/20 Gallaher Francis Newlin 09/20/1822 returned 1/179 Gallaher Francis 52 1811 1/44 Gallaher Francis 55 1814 1/68 Gallaher Francis 56 1815 1/77 Gallaher Francis 59 1819 1/121 Gallaher Francis 60 1820 1/133 Gallaher Francis 61 Left with permission 1821 1/148 Gallaher Francis 69 Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Gallaher Hugh 41 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Gallaher Jane 46 East Whiteland 11/23/1813 1/67 Gallaher Jane 46 1814 1/71 Gallaher Jane 47 Left with permission 1815 1/80 Gallaher Jane 48 1816 1/89 Gallaher Jane 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/100 Gallaher Jane 50 1818 1/112 Gallaher Margaret Left with permission 04/30/1812 husband Francis 1/56 Gallaher Margaret Newlin 09/20/1822 returned 1/179 Gallaher Margaret 50 1814 1/71 Gallaher Margaret 51 1815 1/79 Gallaher Margaret 52 1816 1/89 Gallaher Margaret 53 1817 1/100 Gallaher Margaret Newlin 1823 1/188 Gallaher Margaret 58 1824 1/207 Gallaher Margaret 59 1825 1/224 Gallaher Margaret 61 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/11
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gallaher Michael 69 Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1808 1/25 Gallaher Michael 70 1809 1/30 Gallaher Michal 67 05/05/1806 1/19 Gallaher Patrick Left with permission 07/17/1848 4/126 Gallaher Peggy New York 09/15/1810 came home w/ husband Francis 1/42 Gallaher Peggy 1811 1/46 Gallaher Peter 79 Kennett 06/03/1801 1/6 Gallaher Peter 82 1804 1/11 Gallaher Peter 83 1805 1/16 Gallaher Peter 69 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gallaher Peter Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gallaher Peter 90 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Gallaher Robert 37 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 12/15/1819 1/131 Gallaspie Ann Jane 78 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Gallaspie Catharine West Bradford An order to bring in 09/11/1854 4/249 Gallaspie Catharine Dismissed or discharged 10/11/1854 4/251 Gallaspie David Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Gallaspie Eli Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Gallaspie Samuel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Gallaspie Sarah 45 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Gallaspy John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Gallaway Hannah Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Gallen William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/17/1858 4/359 Gallen William Dismissed or discharged 12/20/1858 4/359 Gallener John 28 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Galligen Peter Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gallin William Supported in the poor house 12/28/1858 4/360 Galliner Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Galliner Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Galliner Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Galliner John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Galliner Neal Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Galliner Neil Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Gallispy Ann 60 Moyamensing Left with permission 1823 from Moyamensing 1/188 Gallispy Eli 21 Left with permission 1819 1/121 Gallispy Matthew 58 Moyamensing Died in poor house or deceased 1823 from Moyamensing 1/184 Galllaher Margaret 37 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 05/24/1806 1/20 Galloway James 31 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galloway Margary 3 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Galvin William Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1858 4/333 Galvin William West Bradford An order to bring in 05/07/1858 4/339 Galvin William Dismissed or discharged 05/08/1858 4/339 Galvin William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/06/1857 4/315 Gamble Susanna Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/00/1825 M Alexander Ferguson, Estn 1/231 Gamer John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1838 M Hugh Wiley, Sdsb RQS Ganders Edith 3 Black Taken out for a trial period 04/22/1845 taken on trial by Marshall W. Attken, Penn 4/56 Ganders Edith Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/27/1845 M E.J. Ankrin, NLnd 4/57 Ganders Edith 2 Black London Grove Supported in the poor house 08/25/1843 brought in, was deserted 4/18 Gange Theophilus 70 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Ganges Dabo 45 Goshen 02/08/1817 1/103 Ganges Dabo 45 Negro Left with permission 1818 1/109 Ganges Emaline Taken out for a trial period 01/10/1850 taken on trial by William Woodward, Nwln 4/157 Ganges Emaline Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/19/1850 M William Woodward, EMrl 4/162 Ganges Emaline Supported in the poor house 12/29/1849 returned by Cloud Harry 4/152 Ganges Kalfred Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Ganges Kalfred Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Ganges Nancy 81 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1844 4/32 Ganges Nancy Black West Chester Dismissed or discharged 05/29/1843 4/14 Ganges Nancy Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Ganges Nancy 70 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Ganges Nancy 71 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Ganges Nancy 72 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Ganges Nancy 73 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Ganges Nancy 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Ganges Theohpilus Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/77 Ganges Theophilus 30 Negro East Whiteland 04/15/1815 from James Coffmans, crossed out 1/82 Ganges Theophilus 31 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/11/1807 returned to master 1/21 Ganges Theophilus Negro Charlestown 10/18/1804 1/13 Ganges Theophilus 30 Negro 1805 1/16 Ganges Theophilus Negro East Whiteland 1811 was out w/ Abraham Zook 1/50 Ganges Theophilus Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 1/51 Ganges Theophilus 1813 1/59 Ganges Theophilus Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/68 Ganges Theophilus Negro 1816 1/86 Ganges Theophilus 40 Negro Left with permission 1817 1/97 Ganges Theophilus 41 Negro Gone without permission 1818 1/109 Ganges Theophilus 71 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Ganges Theophilus 73 Negro Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Ganges Theophilus 73 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Gangis Emaline 10 West Bradford An order to bring in 08/12/1849 4/146 Gangis Emaline Taken out for a trial period 08/17/1849 taken on trial by Cloud Harry, LGrv 4/146 Ganison Ezekiel 66 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Ganison William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1832 RQS Ganley Michael Oxford An order to bring in 01/15/1856 4/276 Ganley Michael Dismissed or discharged 06/18/1856 4/284 Ganson Francis Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Ganson Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Garbender Abigail 75 Tredyffrin Dismissed or discharged 11/13/1800 1/4 Garber Elizabeth East Vincent An order to bring in 06/18/1850 4/167 Garden Joseph Phoenixville An order to bring in 02/20/1849 4/139 Gardner Francis Unionville An order to bring in 07/31/1852 4/211 Gardner Francis Dismissed or discharged 08/07/1852 taken out by his brother 4/211 Gardner Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gardner Mary Child Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/225 Garey John 45 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Garner Cicily 57 Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/2 Garner George 3 West Whiteland 11/17/1824 1/218 Garner George 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1825 1/221 Garner George Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 RQS/3 Garner John 54 West Chester Supported in the poor house 05/01/1843 4/12 Garner John New York Dismissed or discharged 05/08/1843 4/12 Garner John 1 West Whiteland 11/17/1924 1/218 Garner John 2 1825 1/221 Garner John 4 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Garner Mary Ann 03/08/1825 mother Rebecca 1/228 Garner Mary Ann Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/11 Garner Rebecca 24 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/225 Garner Rebeckah 34 West Whiteland 11/17/1824 1/218 Garner Sally 37 Goshen Dismissed or discharged 04/28/1802 1/7 Garner William 30 West Whiteland 11/17/1824 1/218 Garner William 34 1825 1/221 Garner William 36 1826 RQS/3 Garnett Susan 7 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/23/1817 M James McFarlan 1/105 Garraet Noah Died in poor house or deceased 10/17/1848 taken away by his friends & buried in Gshn 4/130 Garret John Dismissed or discharged 01/03/1853 4/223 Garret Noah West Pikeland An order to bring in 10/10/1848 4/129 Garretson James Gone without permission 10/18/1804 from Montgomery Co, VA 1/13 Garrett Abel 45 East Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/16/1845 4/53 Garrett Abel 45 Died in poor house or deceased 03/22/1845 4/54 Garrett Barney Absconded 1841 RQS Garrett Barney 46 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Garrett Herman Dismissed or discharged 01/27/1857 4/297 Garrett Herman Supported in the poor house 02/16/1857 4/298 Garrett Herman West Bradford An order to bring in 12/16/1856 4/290
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Garrett Jane 12 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1831 RQS Garrett John West Chester An order to bring in 12/27/1852 4/217 Garrett Robert 47 08/17/1818 from Indiana Co 1/117 Garrett Robert 47 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/121 Garrettson Ann Honeybrook An order to bring in 11/16/1847 4/111 Garrettson Haman Honeybrook An order to bring in 11/16/1847 4/111 Garrettson Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Garrettson Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Garrety Mary Upper Oxford An order to bring in 03/28/1857 4/300 Garrety Mary Supported in the poor house 04/09/1857 delivered a dead male child 4/300 Garrety Mary Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1857 4/303 Garris Ann Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Garris Emily Coatesville An order to bring in 11/13/1856 4/288 Garris Emily Dismissed or discharged 11/19/1856 4/289 Garris Emily Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Garten Hannah 50 Westtown Died in poor house or deceased 02/05/1801 1/5 Garver Augustus 48 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Garvin Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Garvine Augustus Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Garvine Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Garvine Francis Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Garvins Francis Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Gary Augustus Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gary John 44 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Gary John Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gatchel Jeremiah Supported in the poor house 02/03/1853 4/224 Gatchel Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Gatchel Jeremiah 45 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Gatchell Jeremiah Supported in the poor house 06/10/1853 4/229 Gatchell Jeremiah Left without permission 06/11/1853 4/229 Gatchell Jeremiah Newlin An order to bring in 06/15/1852 4/209
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gatchell Jeremiah Supported in the poor house 06/28/1853 4/230 Gatchell Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 11/19/1852 4/215 Gatchell Jeremiah 11m Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/27/1821 M Isaac Smith, WFlw 1/164 Gatchell Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Gatchell Matilda 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/27/1821 M Isaac Smith 1/164 Gatchell Sarah 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 11/27/1921 M Isaac Smith, WFlw 1/164 Gates Diana 2 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Gates James 5 Black Delaware County Supported in the poor house 06/20/1845 4/58 Gates James Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/26/1845 M John Baldwin, ECln 4/61 Gates James 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gates James 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Gates James Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Gates James 7 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Gates James Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Gates Ludgate West Bradford An order to bring in 03/22/1856 4/279 Gates Ludgate Ran away 03/26/1856 4/279 Gates Rachel 30 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Gates Thomas 6 Died in poor house or deceased 03/13/1851 4/181 Gates Thomas 2 Black Delaware County Supported in the poor house 06/20/1845 4/58 Gatts Levina Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Gauley Elizabeth West Chester An order to bring in 04/04/1850 4/162 Gauley Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 08/19/1850 4/168 Gause Jacob 27 West Whiteland Left with permission 11/05/1817 1/106 Gause Jacob 39 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Gause Jacob 40 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gause Jacob 41 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Gause Jacob 31 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Gause Jacob 42 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gause Jacob 36 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Gause Jacob 37 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Gause Jacob 38 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gause Jacob 39 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Gause Jacob 40 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Gause Jacob 41 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Gause Samuel Kennett An order to bring in 04/17/1855 4/262 Gause Samuel Dismissed or discharged 05/07/1855 4/263 Gausez Lewis Kennett An order to bring in 04/12/1852 [came in w/ Catharine Fernon ?] 4/205 Gavern Allice East Whiteland An order to bring in 02/23/1851 4/181 Geary Phebe West Goshen 11/28/1820 1/146 Gedling John Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/24/1845 M Robert E. Smith, WBrd 4/63 Gedlings John Supported in the poor house 09/24/1845 cancelled his indenture to Moses Woodward, WBrd 4/63 Gelasky Ann Jane Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gelenough Neal 73 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Gellaspie Mary Uwchlan An order to bring in 10/26/1853 4/234 George black Schuylkill An order to bring in 02/16/1847 4/97 George black Schuylkill An order to bring in 02/16/1847 4/97 George Elizabeth 4 Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31 George Elizabeth Black Dismissed or discharged 09/02/1844 taken by a women from Downingtown 4/39 George Hannah Black Dismissed or discharged 01/25/1858 & her child Lydia 4/328 George Hannah Black West Chester An order to bring in 10/29/1857 & child Lydia 4/311 George Hannah Black Supported in the poor house 11/09/1857 delivered a dead female child 4/313 George Israel West Chester An order to bring in 02/16/1847 4/97 George Israel West Chester An order to bring in 02/16/1847 4/97 George Jerry 11 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/01/1845 4/50 George Jerry 10 Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31 George Jerry Black Taken out for a trial period 09/23/1844 taken on trial by John Nuntsmany, Wlst 4/40 George Jerry Black Supported in the poor house 11/22/1844 returned by John Huntsman 4/43 George John 28 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 02/06/1819 1/127 George Joseph 7 Goshen Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/25/1815 son of Matthew/ M Wm Worthington 1/82 George Lydia Child Black Dismissed or discharged 01/25/1858 mother Hannah 4/328 George Lydia 7 Black West Chester An order to bring in 10/29/1857 mother Hannah 4/311 George Margarett 4w Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg George Margarett Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 in w/ his 6 children 4/31 George Margarett 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/26/1844 4/32 George Margarett 4m Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/29/1844 4/36 George Marshall 7 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/07/1845 4/53 George Marshall 6 Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31 George Matilda Black New Garden An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 George Peter Dismissed or discharged 11/15/1858 4/354 George Rachel 15 Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31 George Rachel Black Taken out for a trial period 04/12/1844 taken on trial by Margarett Hallman, Pkln 4/32 George Rachel Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/28/1844 M Margarett Hollman, Pkln 4/35 George Robert 57 1826 RQS/3 George Timothy New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 02/28/1812 1/56 George Unknown Black Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS George William 2 Black West Bradford Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 mother Margarett 4/31 George William Black Taken out for a trial period 12/04/1846 4/88 George William Black Taken out for a trial period 12/04/1846 4/88 Getchel Jeramih Dismissed or discharged 06/23/1851 4/186 Getchel Jermiah Supported in the poor house 07/17/1848 again 4/126 Getchell Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 04/20/1853 4/227 Getchill Jeremiah Pocopson An order to bring in 11/13/1858 4/353 Gettings Cornelius West Chester An order to bring in 04/27/1856 4/281 Gettings Cornelius Dismissed or discharged 05/04/1856 4/281 Getty Mary 1826 RQS/11 Ghalager Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 05/12/1845 4/56 Gibb Mary Timbler Doe Run An order to bring in 03/23/1853 4/226 Gibbin Jane 73 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 04/08/1801 1/5 Gibbons Barnes West Bradford An order to bring in 12/25/1858 4/360 Gibbons Eleanor 57 Honeybrook Gone without permission 05/28/1820 1/142 Gibbons Eleanor 60 Absconded 07/27/1824 date returned 1/207 Gibbons Eleanor 57 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Gibbons Eleanor 58 Absconded 1822 1/171
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gibbons Eleanor 59 Honeybrook 1823 1/188 Gibbons Eleanor 61 1825 1/224 Gibbons Eleanor 63 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Gibbons Eleanor 66 Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Gibbons Elizabeth 20 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Gibbons James Supported in the poor house 02/07/1857 4/297 Gibbons James Dismissed or discharged 02/18/1857 4/298 Gibbons Jane Infant Gone without permission 1827 RQS Gibbons John Dismissed or discharged 01/03/1853 4/223 Gibbons John 50 Negro East Nottingham Died in poor house or deceased 01/28/1824 1/212 Gibbons John Supported in the poor house 03/18/1852 stayed overnight 4/203 Gibbons Joseph Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gibbons Joseph 22 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gibbons Joseph Black Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Gibbons Mary 45 10/27/1807 from Dauphin Co, W Hanover 1/28 Gibbons Mary 46 1809 1/32 Gibbons Mary 47 1810 1/39 Gibbons Mary 48 1811 1/46 Gibbons Mary 49 1812 1/53 Gibbons Mary 50 Gone without permission 1813 1/61 Gibbons Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Gibbons Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Gibbons Mary 75 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Gibbons Mary 75 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Gibbons Mary 76 Tredyffrin Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Gibbons Mary 77 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Gibbons Mary 78 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Gibbons Mary 80 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Gibbons Mary 81 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Gibbons Mary 82 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gibbons Mary 89 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gibbons Mary 91 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Gibbons Mary 92 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gibbons Mary 93 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Gibbons Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1833 RQS Gibbons Nelly 65 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gibbons Philip Left with permission 03/25/1821 date returned, in 1/148 Gibbons Philip Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 04/22/1820 1/141 Gibbons Philip 52 Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 06/16/1819 1/128 Gibbons Philip 48 West Caln 12/18/1815 1/85 Gibbons Philip 48 Left with permission 1816 1/86 Gibbons Philip 53 1822 1/167 Gibbons Philip 54 Honeybrook Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Gibbons Rebecca Ann Absconded 1827 RQS Gibbons Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1852 4/209 Gibbons Thomas Dismissed or discharged 07/11/1852 4/210 Gibbons Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 07/14/1852 4/210 Gibbons Thomas Dismissed or discharged 07/30/1852 4/210 Gibbons William Infant Gone without permission 1827 RQS Gibbons William Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Gibbs Daniel 50 Supported in the poor house 04/07/1847 a foreigner 4/100 Gibbs Daniel 50 Supported in the poor house 04/07/1847 a foreigner 4/100 Gibbs Daniel Dismissed or discharged 04/19/1847 4/101 Gibbs Daniel Dismissed or discharged 04/19/1847 4/101 Gibbs Jesse 29 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Gibbs Marten Black Left with permission 05/29/1843 4/14 Gibbs Martin 50 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Gibbs Mary Infant Supported in the poor house 06/27/1853 4/230 Gibbs Mary 17 Black Died in poor house or deceased 07/22/1854 4/247 Gibbs Mary Colored East Nottingham An order to bring in 08/01/1852 4/211 Gibbs Rachel Black West Bradford An order to bring in 03/05/1849 4/139 Gibbs Rebecca 16m Colored Died in poor house or deceased 07/26/1854 4/247
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gibson Albert West Fallowfield An order to bring in 09/15/1849 4/147 Gibson Albert Dismissed or discharged 10/03/1849 taken out by his grandmother 4/148 Gibson Alexander Oxford 09/13/1816 1/94 Gibson Alexander Oxford 10/06/1806 1/36 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1810 1/37 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1811 out w/ Friday Corneilius 1/44 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1812 1/51 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1813 1/59 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1814 1/68 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/77 Gibson Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Gibson Alexander 35 1817 1/97 Gibson Alexander 36 1818 1/109 Gibson Alexander 36 1819 1/121 Gibson Alexander 37 1820 1/133 Gibson Alexander 38 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Gibson Alexander 39 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/167 Gibson Andrew 75 Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Gibson Eliza 46 Died in poor house or deceased 02/21/1857 4/298 Gibson George East Caln An order to bring in 06/09/1848 4/124 Gibson George Anna Dismissed or discharged 07/23/1850 taken out by her mother Jamima 4/168 Gibson George Anna Infant Supported in the poor house 11/23/1849 mother Jamima 4/150 Gibson James Child Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Gibson Jamima Dismissed or discharged 07/23/1850 took her child George Anna 4/168 Gibson Jamima Supported in the poor house 11/23/1849 delivered a bastard child George Anna 4/150 Gibson Jemima West Fallowfield An order to bring in 09/15/1849 4/147 Gibson John 61 East Nottingham Absconded 07/28/1817 was aided out 1/105 Gibson John 60 East Nottingham Aided or assisted out of the poor house 08/27/1816 1/94 Gibson John 45 12/15/1818 1/119 Gibson John 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Gibson John 45 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/121
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gibson John 60 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Gibson Lydia 19 Upper Oxford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/26/1816 1/93 Gibson Lydia 20 West Chester Left with permission 11/27/1823 1/199 Gibson Lydia Lower Oxford 12/16/1819 error 1/131 Gibson Lydia 20 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/100 Gibson Lydia 20 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/112 Gibson Lydia 21 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Gibson Lydia 22 Died in poor house or deceased 1820 1/137 Gibson Miss An order to bring in 11/21/1848 4/131 Gibson Robert 60 Upper Oxford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 02/26/1816 1/93 Gibson Robert Lower Oxford 12/16/1819 error 1/131 Gibson Robert 61 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Gibson Robert 62 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/109 Gibson Robert 63 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/121 Gibson Robert 64 1820 1/133 Gibson Robert 65 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/148 Gibson Robert Jr. 15 Lower Oxford Absconded 12/16/1819 parents Robert & Lydia 1/131 Gibson Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Gichell Jermiah Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1848 4/131 Gierhart Abraham 74 Died in poor house or deceased 01/05/1858 4/326 Gierhart Abraham Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/28/1856 4/289 Giffin John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Giffin Mary Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Gilasky John 72 New London Died in poor house or deceased 11/02/1801 1/6 Gilaspy Eli Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Gilbert John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/16/1858 4/358 Gilbert Michael Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Gilbert Nathaniel 23 Negro Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1817 1/103 Gilbert Richard West Bradford An order to bring in 09/15/1855 4/267 Gilbert Richard Dismissed or discharged 09/17/1855 4/267 Gilbert Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gilder Charles West Chester An order to bring in 02/19/1858 4/330 Gilder Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1853 4/225 Gilder Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Gilder Charles Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 04/07/1849 4/142 Gilder Charles Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 12/20/1849 4/152 Gilder Charles Colored Blockley Alms House Supported in the poor house 12/20/1852 4/217 Gilder Charls Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/17/1851 4/190 Giles Ezekiel Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Giles George 58 West Chester 10/26/1811 1/49 Giles George 58 Left without permission 1812 1/51 Gilfeaden Owen West Chester An order to bring in 07/14/1848 4/126 Gilfeeder Owen Ran away 09/04/1848 4/128 Gilfillen Archibald Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/167 Gilfoyle Martin Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gilgore John 30 Died in poor house or deceased 08/15/1850 4/168 Gilham Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Gilham Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Gilham Hannah Charlestown Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Gilham Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/148 Gilkin William Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Gilkinson William Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Gill Charles 30 Charlestown Left with permission 01/24/1817 1/102 Gill David 23 West Caln Left with permission 03/01/1817 1/103 Gill John Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 06/17/1819 taken by mother Sarah 1/128 Gill Sarah 18 London Britain Absconded 05/31/1819 1/128 Gill Sarah Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Gillan Brian West Chester An order to bring in 11/27/1857 4/315 Gillan Bryan Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Gillaspie Eli Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Gillaspie Eli Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Gillaspie Sarah Supported in the poor house 06/03/1843 again 4/14
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gillaspy Ann 59 Moyamensing 06/21/1822 from Moyamensing 1/177 Gillaspy Ann Jane 65 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Gillaspy Ann Jane 67 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Gillaspy Isabella Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Gillaspy John Downingtown An order to bring in 01/10/1857 4/296 Gillaspy Matthew 57 Moyamensing 06/21/1822 from Moyamensing 1/177 Gillbreath Robert 89 Died in poor house or deceased 11/26/1850 4/172 Gillen Michael Supported in the poor house 05/09/1843 came in & then left in the morning 4/12 Gillen Michael Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gillen Michael 26 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Gillen Michael Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Gillen Michael Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Gillen Michel Supported in the poor house 09/22/1843 4/20 Gillen Michel Left without permission 09/23/1843 4/20 Gillespie Ann Jane 82 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Gillespie John West Chester An order to bring in 01/11/1851 4/179 Gillett Barnett Absconded 1839 RQS Gillgore John East Marlborough An order to bring in 08/15/1850 supposed to belong to Upper Leacock, LnCo 4/168 Gillies Ann An order to bring in 01/17/1851 4/179 Gilligan James Supported in the poor house 10/23/1847 came in w/ Nancy; going to LnCo & Pitt 4/110 Gilligan James Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1847 left in w/ Nancy 4/110 Gilligan John Coatesville An order to bring in 10/30/1850 4/171 Gilligan John Ran away 12/02/1850 4/172 Gilligan Nancy Supported in the poor house 10/23/1847 came in w/ James; going to LnCo & Pitt 4/110 Gilligan Nancy Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1847 left in w/ James 4/110 Gillis Joseph 39 Easttown Left with permission 03/12/1818 1/115 Gillis Michael Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Gillispie Ann Jane 53 1824 1/207 Gillispie Ann Jane 54 1825 1/225 Gillispie Ann Jane 56 Left with permission 1826 RQS/11 Gillispie Ann Jane 81 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gillispie Eli Left with permission 03/00/1825 1/228 Gillispie Eli 07/00/1825 crossed out 1/230 Gillispie Eli East Marlborough Left with permission 10/14/1824 1/217 Gillispie Eli Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Gillispie Mary Uwchlan An order to bring in 02/27/1844 4/30 Gilman Margaret Ann Franklin An order to bring in 12/29/1857 4/318 Gilmer John Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/3 Gilmore John Willistown 11/07/1814 1/75 Gilmore John Died in poor house or deceased 1815 aided out 1/77 Gilmore John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Gilmore Michael 26 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Gilmore Michael Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Gilpin Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gilrinson William 50 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Gilsilling Archibald Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/149 Gines William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Gise Gothfrie Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gitchel Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 04/04/1858 4/336 Gitchel Jeremiah Supported in the poor house 04/05/1858 4/336 Gitchel Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 05/03/1858 4/338 Gitchell Jeremiah Dismissed or discharged 12/18/1858 4/359 Gitchill Jeremiah Supported in the poor house 01/05/1858 4/326 Given James West Bradford An order to bring in 01/15/1857 4/296 Given James Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1857 4/301 Given Samuel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 RQS Gladden Joseph East Fallowfield Died in poor house or deceased 06/23/1818 1/116 Glanford George 25 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/11/1844 (Tom Bull)??? 4/38 Glansey Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Glasby Eli Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Glasby Sarah 36 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Glasby Sarah 48 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Glasco Anna Black Berks County Alms Ho Supported in the poor house 04/23/1858 & her male child, 2 yrs. old 4/337 Glasco Caroline Black Kennett An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Glasco Caroline Black Kennett An order to bring in 02/17/1846 4/73 Glasco Edith 3 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/21/1846 4/74 Glasco Edith 3 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/21/1846 4/74 Glasco Edith Black Taken out for a trial period 07/15/1846 taken on trial by Mrs, Evans, Down 4/80 Glasco Edith Black Taken out for a trial period 07/15/1846 taken on trial by Mrs, Evans, Down 4/80 Glasco Edith Black Supported in the poor house 12/19/1846 returned by Mrs. Evans, Down 4/89 Glasco Edith Black Supported in the poor house 12/19/1846 returned by Mrs. Evans, Down 4/89 Glasco Edith Black Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 taken out by her mother 4/90 Glasco Edith Black Dismissed or discharged 12/29/1846 taken out by her mother 4/90 Glasco George Absconded 10/03/1844 alias Tom Bull 4/41 Glasco Hariet Ann 5 Died in poor house or deceased 04/26/1850 4/164 Glasco Henry 5 Died in poor house or deceased 09/15/1849 4/147 Glasco James 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Glasco John 5 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/21/1846 4/74 Glasco John 5 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/21/1846 4/74 Glasco John Black Dismissed or discharged 09/10/1846 taken out by his mother 4/83 Glasco John Black Dismissed or discharged 09/10/1846 taken out by his mother 4/83 Glasco John Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 09/29/1846 4/84 Glasco John Black West Goshen Supported in the poor house 09/29/1846 4/84 Glasco John Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1847 taken out by his father 4/110 Glasco Robert Negro Londonderry Aided or assisted out of the poor house 03/23/1824 1/213 Glasco Robert Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Glasco Samuel 2 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Glasco Samuel 100 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Glasco Samuel 5 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Glasco Samuel 6 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Glasco Samuel Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Glasco Samuel 7 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Glasco Samuel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1842 M William Park, Sdsb RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Glascow July Ann 2 Died in poor house or deceased 08/31/1850 4/169 Glascow Maria Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Glascow Samuel 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Glasgo Abby Ran away 02/16/1853 went w/ Alfred Miller & took her child 4/225 Glasgo Harriett Absconded 1836 RQS Glasgo Rachel Ann Downingtown An order to bring in 09/19/1854 4/250 Glasgow Abby Supported in the poor house 01/03/1853 delivered a bastard child Augustus 4/223 Glasgow Abby Supported in the poor house 02/17/1853 brought back by the Steward w/ her child 4/225 Glasgow Abby West Bradford An order to bring in 12/10/1852 4/216 Glasgow Augustus Infant Supported in the poor house 01/03/1853 mother Abby 4/223 Glasgow Harriet A. East Nottingham An order to bring in 04/24/1849 came in w/ Henry 4/143 Glasgow Henry East Nottingham An order to bring in 04/24/1849 came in w/ Harriet 4/143 Glasgow James West Marlborough An order to bring in 02/24/1854 4/242 Glasgow Rachel A. Supported in the poor house 10/08/1854 delivered a basatard child Jane E. McCulloth 4/250 Glasgow Rachel Ann Black Ran away 03/08/1856 4/279 Glaslasby Daniel West Bradford An order to bring in 12/22/1853 4/236 Glaspie Daniel West Bradford An order to bring in 09/26/1858 4/350 Glaspy Ann Jane 88 Died in poor house or deceased 06/30/1849 4/145 Glass Lydia 09/26/1820 1/145 Glass Lydia Negro Gone without permission 1821 1/153 Glass Robert West Caln 02/23/1814 1/73 Glass William 34 Canal Absconded 07/14/1823 1/195 Glass William Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Glass William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Glass William Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Glass William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Glassco Henry Pocopson An order to bring in 09/05/1851 4/188 Glause Adam 5 Black New Garden 03/25/1817 1/103 Glause Adam 5 Died in poor house or deceased 1818 1/109 Glendig Archabald Sadsbury An order to bring in 06/24/1851 4/186 Glenn Martha 76 Upper Oxford 01/06/1812 1/55
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Glenn Martha Upper Oxford Died in poor house or deceased 08/29/1818 1/117 Glenn Martha 77 1813 1/61 Glenn Martha 78 1814 1/71 Glenn Martha 79 1815 1/79 Glenn Martha 80 Died in poor house or deceased 1816 1/89 Glenn Samuel West Chester An order to bring in 02/25/1845 4/52 Glisson Dorothy Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Glisson Dorothy Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Glisson Eliza East Goshen An order to bring in 05/25/1850 4/166 Glisson Eliza West Chester An order to bring in 09/18/1855 4/267 Glogs Jane Left with permission 10/11/1852 4/213 Gloss Anna Mary 6m Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/06/1852 4/202 Gloss Anna Mary Infant Supported in the poor house 09/09/1851 mother Jane 4/189 Gloss Emma Child Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Gloss Jane Colored Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1855 chikd Mary Emma 4/260 Gloss Jane Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 & her child Emma 4/335 Gloss Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1857 took her child Mary Emma w/ her 4/300 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 04/30/1853 delivered a bastard child Mary Jane 4/227 Gloss Jane Black Supported in the poor house 07/14/1858 4/344 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 09/09/1851 delivered a bastard child Anna Mary 4/189 Gloss Jane Dismissed or discharged 09/18/1850 4/170 Gloss Jane Philadelphia Alms Hou An order to bring in 09/25/1848 4/129 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 09/26/1848 delivered a bastard child Juliann 4/129 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 10/11/1857 & her child Mary Emma 4/310 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 11/29/1858 4/356 Gloss Jane Supported in the poor house 12/26/1852 4/217 Gloss Juliann Supported in the poor house 09/26/1848 mother Jane 4/129 Gloss Mary Emma Child Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1855 mother Jane 4/260 Gloss Mary Emma 4 Black Dismissed or discharged 04/09/1857 taken by her mother Jane 4/300 Gloss Mary Emma 6 Black West Bradford An order to bring in 07/05/1858 4/343 Gloss Mary Emma 4 Supported in the poor house 10/11/1857 mother Jane 4/310
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gloss Mary Jane Infant Supported in the poor house 04/30/1853 mother Jane 4/227 Goaner John Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1849 4/141 Godfrey John 40 West Chester 03/31/1820 1/141 Godfrey John Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Godfrey Mary Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Godfrey William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Gogans Peter West Bradford An order to bring in 10/20/1858 4/351 Goggins Peter West Chester An order to bring in 01/15/1857 4/296 Goggins Peter Left with permission 02/02/1857 4/297 Goggins Peter Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1858 4/352 Goings Henry Ran away 11/02/1850 4/171 Goins Henry Black An order to bring in 09/18/1850 4/170 Golano Eli Pennsbury 10/10/1807 1/28 Golano Eli 16 1809 1/30 Golano Eli 17 1810 1/37 Golano Eli 18 1811 1/44 Golano Eli 19 1812 1/51 Golano Eli 20 1813 1/59 Golano Eli 21 1814 1/68 Golano Eli 22 1815 1/77 Golano Eli 22 1816 1/86 Golano Eli 23 Died in poor house or deceased 1817 1/97 Golano Thomas 64 10/29/1807 from Pennsborough 1/28 Golano Thomas 65 Died in poor house or deceased 1809 1/30 Golden Eliza 21 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Golden Eliza Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Golden Eliza Removed or transferred 1834 RQS Golden Fanny 35 Negro West Nantmeal Absconded 03/06/1824 1/213 Golden Fanny Negro Left with permission 12/29/1824 date returned 1/227 Golden Hannah 76 Tredyffrin Died in poor house or deceased 07/27/1819 1/129 Goldrick Eleanor 21 Lancaster County Poor Absconded 01/23/1816 took child Henry 1/91
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Goldrick Henry 6m Lancaster County Poor Absconded 01/23/1816 took by mother Eleanor 1/91 Goldrick Peter 75 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 07/01/1815 1/83 Gollapher Peter 88 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Golliner John West Chester An order to bring in 07/25/1852 4/210 Golliner John Dismissed or discharged 07/29/1852 4/210 Golopher Peter 91 Died in poor house or deceased 02/05/1844 4/28 Golopher Peter 90 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Gone Mary West Chester An order to bring in 05/31/1855 [alias Mary Mercer] 4/264 Gonon John Uwchlan An order to bring in 03/08/1849 4/139 Goodall William Sadsbury 1820 1/141 Goodall William Dismissed or discharged 1821 1/149 Goode Edward West Chester An order to bring in 03/05/1851 4/181 Goode Edward Dismissed or discharged 03/16/1851 4/182 Goodman Isaac Aided or assisted out of the poor house 11/26/1844 again 4/44 Goodman Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Goodman Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Goodman Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Goodman Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Goodman John 79 East Caln Absconded 06/19/1816 1/93 Goodman Samuel Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Goodman Samuel 48 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Goodman Samuel Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Goodrich Hiram West Chester An order to bring in 11/04/1851 4/191 Goodrich Hiram Dismissed or discharged 11/10/1851 4/191 Goodwin Samuel 49 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Gordan Hannah Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Gordan James West Chester An order to bring in 02/11/1858 4/329 Gordan James Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1858 4/331 Gordan James Supported in the poor house 04/17/1858 4/337 Gordan James Dismissed or discharged 06/03/1858 4/341 Gordan James Supported in the poor house 11/27/1858 4/355
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gordan James 55 Died in poor house or deceased 12/05/1858 4/357 Gordan James Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Gordan Joseph Downingtown An order to bring in 02/17/1858 4/330 Gordan Mary Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Gorden Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1858 4/336 Gorden Moses Left with permission 01/26/1846 went on a visit 4/72 Gorden Moses Left with permission 01/26/1846 went on a visit 4/72 Gorden Moses Supported in the poor house 02/13/1846 again 4/72 Gorden Moses Supported in the poor house 02/13/1846 again 4/72 Gorden Moses Left with permission 04/01/1846 4/75 Gorden Moses Left with permission 04/01/1846 4/75 Gorden Moses 60 West Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 12/28/1845 4/66 Gordon Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1814 M Thomas Cloud/ crossed out 1/75 Gordon Ann 1 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1814 M Thomas Cloud 1/71 Gordon Anna 1 Mulatto Westtown 08/06/1813 1/65 Gordon Daniel 44 Negro Charlestown 10/24/1822 1/180 Gordon Daniel 45 Negro Charlestown Absconded 1823 1/184 Gordon James Gone without permission 1827 RQS Gordon Jane 60 1826 RQS/11 Gordon Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Gordon Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Gordon Jane Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Gordon Jane 1831 RQS Gordon Jane Jr. 20 1826 RQS/11 Gordon John 37 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/3 Gordon Lydia Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Gordon Polly Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Gordon William 2 Sadsbury 10/22/1822 1/180 Gordon William 2 Colored Sadsbury 10/22/1822 crossed out 1/180 Gorman Daniel West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Gorman Michael 36 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gorman Patric Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Gorman Peter Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Gormer Hugh Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Gormly Philip 7? Negro East Fallowfield Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/27/1814 M Waters D____? 1/74 Goss Jacob 12 04/02/1805 1/14 Goss Jacob 12 1805 1/17 Goss Jacob 13 1807 1/21 Goss Jacob 14 1807 1/25 Goss Jacob 15 1809 1/30 Goss Jacob 16 1810 1/37 Goss Jacob 17 1811 1/44 Goss Jacob 24 1812 father calls him 24 Nov. 1811 1/51 Goss Jacob 25 1813 1/59 Goss Jacob 26 1814 1/68 Goss Jacob 26 1815 1/77 Goss Jacob 27 1816 1/86 Goss Jacob 28 1817 1/97 Goss Jacob 29 1818 1/109 Goss Jacob 30 1819 1/121 Goss Jacob 31 1820 1/133 Goss Jacob 32 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/148 Goss Jacob 33 1822 1/167 Goss Jacob 34 Vincent 1823 1/184 Goss Jacob 35 1824 1/203 Goss Jacob 36 1825 1/221 Goss Jacob 38 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Gotlea John Uwchlan 03/19/1814 1/73 Gotleaf John 40 1815 1/77 Gover Lucy Black Kennett An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 Gover Richard Black Kennett An order to bring in 02/28/1843 4/8 Govern Alice Black Taken out for a trial period 06/25/1851 taken on trial by Thomas Bonsel, WCln 4/186
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gowen William Tredyffrin An order to bring in 04/22/1858 4/337 Gowen William Ran away 04/24/1858 4/338 Grace Albert 1 Colored West Chester Dismissed or discharged 09/21/1824 taken by his father George 1/216 Grace Maria 9 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/25/1816 M John Jefferies WChs 1/93 Graham Alexander Newlin An order to bring in 12/26/1843 4/26 Graham Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Graham Alexander Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Graham Ann 55 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 10/28/1824 1/217 Graham Anthony West Chester An order to bring in 07/02/1856 4/284 Graham Anthony Ran away 09/15/1856 4/287 Graham Hannah Newlin An order to bring in 12/26/1843 4/26 Graham Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1832 RQS Graham Jamas An order to bring in 10/17/1848 came in w/ Lydia Ann 4/130 Graham James Supported in the poor house 09/25/1858 4/350 Graham John Dismissed or discharged 01/07/1858 4/326 Graham John West Chester An order to bring in 12/19/1857 4/317 Graham John Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Graham John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Graham Jonathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Graham Jonathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Graham Jonathan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Graham Lydia Ann An order to bring in 10/17/1848 came in w/ Jamas 4/130 Graham Peter Unionville An order to bring in 01/26/1857 4/297 Graham Peter 45 Died in poor house or deceased 03/03/1857 4/298 Graham Robert 30 West Chester Supported in the poor house 10/09/1846 4/85 Graham Robert 30 West Chester Supported in the poor house 10/09/1846 4/85 Graham Robert Absconded 10/12/1846 4/85 Graham Robert Absconded 10/12/1846 4/85 Graham Washington Marshallton An order to bring in 01/07/1852 4/199 Graham Washington Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1852 4/199 Graif Joseph 23 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Graif Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Graiff Joseph 26 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Graig Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Graig Thomas 47 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Granby Eli West Chester An order to bring in 07/08/1857 4/305 Granby Eli Dismissed or discharged 07/18/1857 4/306 Grandy Eri Coatesville An order to bring in 04/01/1857 4/300 Grandy Eri Dismissed or discharged 06/24/1857 4/304 Granged Joseph Ran away 08/01/1853 4/231 Grangee Joseph West Bradford An order to bring in 03/10/1853 4/225 Grangee Joseph Birmingham An order to bring in 07/10/1853 4/230 Grangee Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 08/06/1852 4/211 Grangee Joseph Dismissed or discharged 08/10/1852 4/211 Granger Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 01/01/1851 4/179 Granger Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Grant Abraham Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Grant Charles 59 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 10/01/1825 1/231 Grant Cornelius West Marlborough An order to bring in 08/19/1854 4/248 Grant Cornelius 60 Died in poor house or deceased 09/22/1854 4/250 Grant Juliana West Chester An order to bring in 08/25/1854 4/248 Grant Julianna Left without permission 08/28/1854 4/249 Grauty Edward East Caln An order to bring in 02/23/1851 4/181 Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Graves Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Gravey George W. 15 North Coventry An order to bring in 01/23/1844 4/28 Gravier Alfred Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Gray Charles 2 Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1857 parents Samuel & Elizabeth 4/302
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gray Charles 2 Dismissed or discharged 12/07/1857 went w/ his father Samuel 4/316 Gray Elizabeth Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1857 husband Samuel & 3 children; Wm, Charles & Marth 4/302 Gray Elizabeth Ran away 06/21/1857 took her child Martha Falino 4/304 Gray Elizabeth 69 1806 1/22 Gray Elizabeth 70 1807 1/27 Gray Elizabeth 71 1809 1/32 Gray Elizabeth 72 1810 1/39 Gray Elizabeth 72 Died in poor house or deceased 1811 1/46 Gray George 12 West Bradford An order to bring in 05/01/1854 4/244 Gray George 12 Taken out for a trial period 05/16/1854 taken out on trial by Henry Aikens, NLnd 4/244 Gray George Supported in the poor house 06/19/1855 returned by Henry L. Aitken & cancelled indenture 4/265 Gray Martha Falino 13m Ran away 06/21/1857 taken by her mother Elizabeth 4/304 Gray Martha Farlin 1 Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1857 parents Samuel & Elizabeth 4/302 Gray Rachel Lower Oxford An order to bring in 12/23/1845 4/66 Gray Robert 64 West Chester 08/20/1806 1/20 Gray Robert 66 Dismissed or discharged 1807 1/25 Gray Robert 65 Dismissed or discharged 1807 came back 1/21 Gray Robert 67 1809 1/33 Gray Robert 68 Left without permission 1810 returned 1/37 Gray Robert 69 1811 1/44 Gray Robert 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/51 Gray Samuel Dismissed or discharged 01/24/1858 4/328 Gray Samuel Supported in the poor house 01/25/1858 4/328 Gray Samuel Ran away 03/31/1858 4/336 Gray Samuel Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1857 wife Elizabeth & 3 children; Wm, Charles & Martha F 4/302 Gray Samuel 67 Died in poor house or deceased 06/18/1858 4/342 Gray Samuel Left with permission 09/24/1857 4/309 Gray Samuel Supported in the poor house 09/25/1857 4/309 Gray Samuel West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1858 4/355 Gray Samuel Dismissed or discharged 12/07/1857 took his child Charles 4/316 Gray Samuel Dismissed or discharged 12/07/1858 4/357
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gray Samuel Coatesville Supported in the poor house 12/15/1857 4/316 Gray Sarah Ann Removed or transferred 06/17/1846 sent to LnCo 4/79 Gray Sarah Ann Removed or transferred 06/17/1846 sent to LnCo 4/79 Gray Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Gray William Supported in the poor house 04/24/1858 returned by William Freeman, WByw 4/337 Gray William 11 Valley An order to bring in 05/01/1857 parents Samuel & Elizabeth 4/302 Gray William Taken out for a trial period 10/21/1858 taken out on trial by William Freeman, WByw 4/351 Gray William 11 Taken out for a trial period 12/25/1857 taken out on trial by William Freeman, WByw 4/318 Greefield Kinsey Black Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1846 taken out by his grandfather 4/86 Greefield Kinsey Black Dismissed or discharged 10/23/1846 taken out by his grandfather 4/86 Greeland John 71 Died in poor house or deceased 07/17/1847 4/105 Greeland John 71 Died in poor house or deceased 07/17/1847 4/105 Green Abraham 42 Negro Uwchlan Absconded 02/04/1825 1/228 Green Amelia Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Green Ann Infant Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Green Anna T. Infant Supported in the poor house 01/28/1856 mother Mary Ann 4/277 Green Anna T. 9d Died in poor house or deceased 02/05/1856 4/277 Green Catharine Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 05/26/1858 4/340 Green Catharine Ann West Bradford An order to bring in 11/15/1852 4/215 Green Charles Dismissed or discharged 01/23/1843 4/6 Green Daniel Downingtown An order to bring in 04/13/1850 4/163 Green Daniel Dismissed or discharged 05/11/1850 4/165 Green Eliza Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Green Emelina 15 Negro East Nottingham 07/02/1822 1/177 Green Ester 68 An order to bring in 04/28/1852 4/206 Green Ester Dismissed or discharged 05/01/1852 taken out by her mother 4/206 Green Ferdinand H. Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Green Georganna 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/21/1856 M Benjamin Weber, Valy 4/286 Green George Infant Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Green George Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Green Georgetta 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/16/1857 M Carl Heins, WChs 4/305
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Green Georgette 6 Taken out for a trial period 01/12/1856 taken out on trial by Benjamin Q. Weber, Valy 4/276 Green Georgette 7 Supported in the poor house 01/13/1857 returned by Benjamin D. Weber, Valy 4/296 Green Georgette 7 Dismissed or discharged 01/24/1857 taken out by Carl Heins, WChs 4/296 Green Harriet Black West Chester An order to bring in 10/24/1843 4/23 Green James West Chester An order to bring in 04/06/1852 4/205 Green James Dismissed or discharged 05/10/1852 4/207 Green James 2 East Fallowfield 11/21/1817 1/107 Green James 2 1818 1/109 Green James 3 1819 1/121 Green James 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1820 M Isaac Lewis Jr. ENtm 1/133 Green James Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Green James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Green Jane Supported in the poor house 12/10/1847 [husband Robert] 4/112 Green Jane Dismissed or discharged 12/13/1847 [husband Robert] 4/112 Green Jane Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Green John Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 11/27/1823 1/199 Green John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Green John Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Green John 3 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Green Jonathan 68 Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/24/1821 wife Sarah, child Julianna 1/161 Green Jonathan 72 Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 11/27/1823 was aided out 1/184 Green Jonathan 69 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/167 Green Joseph 5d Mulatto Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 part black 4/98 Green Joseph 5d Mulatto Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 part black 4/98 Green Joseph Taken out for a trial period 03/29/1858 taken out on trial by George Beegel, WNtm 4/335 Green Joseph 9 Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1857 taken out by Samuel Entriken, EBrd 4/302 Green Joseph 10 Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/20/1858 M George Beegel, WNtm 4/344 Green Joseph Black Supported in the poor house 07/21/1857 4/306 Green Juliana 30 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 was aided out 1/171 Green Julianna 30 Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/24/1821 parents Jonathan & Sarah 1/161 Green Lewis 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Green Lewis Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Green Louisa Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Green Louiza 8 Black West Whiteland An order to bring in 06/14/1858 4/341 Green Margaret 22 Removed or transferred 1831 RQS Green Mary 41 Kennett Died in poor house or deceased 03/12/1824 1/213 Green Mary Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1848 went to his brother/in/law's 4/125 Green Mary 44 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Green Mary Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Green Mary 3 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Green Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Green Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 01/28/1856 delivered a child Anna T. 4/277 Green Mary Ann 26 Died in poor house or deceased 01/30/1856 4/277 Green Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 delivered a bastard child Joseph 4/98 Green Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 02/19/1847 delivered a bastard child Joseph 4/98 Green Mary Ann 17 Birmingham Supported in the poor house 11/17/1846 pregnant 4/88 Green Mary Ann 17 Birmingham Supported in the poor house 11/17/1846 pregnant 4/88 Green Peter 20 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Green Peter 50 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Green Rebecca 56 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Green Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Green Rebecca Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Green Robert West Chester An order to bring in 01/22/1856 4/276 Green Robert West Chester An order to bring in 01/24/1855 4/258 Green Robert Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1855 4/261 Green Robert Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1856 4/280 Green Robert West Chester An order to bring in 08/16/1855 4/267 Green Robert West Chester An order to bring in 08/16/1858 4/347 Green Robert Dismissed or discharged 08/24/1855 4/267 Green Robert Supported in the poor house 12/10/1847 [wife Jane] 4/112 Green Robert Dismissed or discharged 12/13/1847 [wife Jane] 4/112 Green Samuel West Whiteland An order to bring in 04/09/1853 4/226
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Green Samuel 65 Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/20/1853 4/229 Green Sarah 67 Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/24/1821 husband Jonathan, child Julianna 1/161 Green Sarah 67 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Green Sarah 68 Brandywine Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Green Sarah 69 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/207 Green Sarah 70 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/224 Green Soloman Lower Oxford 08/29/1820 1/144 Green Susan 25 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Green Susan 26 Black Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Green Tamor East Caln Removed or transferred 01/26/1814 sent to LnPh 1/72 Green William Black West Chester An order to bring in 09/21/1857 4/309 Green William Black Ran away 09/24/1857 4/309 Greenfield Amos 3 Wilmington Poor Hous Absconded 10/27/1822 1/180 Greenfield Amos 3 New Garden Dismissed or discharged 1823 taken by his uncle/ from WmPh 1/184 Greenfield Benjamin 10m Wilmington Poor Hous Absconded 10/27/1822 1/180 Greenfield Benjamin 1 New Garden Died in poor house or deceased 1823 was from WmPh 1/184 Greenfield James 21 Negro New Garden Left with permission 09/04/1823 1/196 Greenfield James 22 1824 1/203 Greenfield Jeffery 84 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/29/1845 4/56 Greenfield Jeffery Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 11/29/1844 4/44 Greenfield Jeffery Absconded 1842 RQS Greenfield Margaret 22 Wilmington Poor Hous Absconded 10/27/1822 1/180 Greenfield Margaret 21 Kennett 12/05/1825 1/233 Greenfield Margaret 22 Wilmington Poor Hous Left with permission 1823 1/188 Greenfield William West Chester An order to bring in 12/07/1858 4/357 Greenfield William Dismissed or discharged 12/09/1858 4/357 Greenland John 47 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Greenland John 53 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Greenland John 65 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Greenland John 65 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Greenland John 66 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Greenland John 67 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Greenland John 68 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Greer George West Bradford An order to bring in 03/00/1823 never came in 1/192 Greer James 59 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Greer James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Greer James 62 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Greer James 63 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Greer James 64 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Greer John Sadsbury 06/20/1823 1/194 Greer Solomon 69 West Fallowfield 11/01/1825 crossed out 1/232 Greer Solomon Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/167 Greer Solomon Lower Oxford Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/184 Greer Solomon Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Greer Solomon Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Greer Solomon 69 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Grefield Kinsey 4 Black Lower Oxford Supported in the poor house 10/02/1846 4/84 Grefield Kinsey 4 Black Lower Oxford Supported in the poor house 10/02/1846 4/84 Gregary Francis West Bradford An order to bring in 12/29/1849 4/152 Gregery Francis Dismissed or discharged 01/10/1850 4/157 Gregg Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1852 4/204 Gregg Emanuel Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Gregg Grace Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Gregg James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Gregg Thoams Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Gregg Thomas 50 Died in poor house or deceased 1827 RQS Grey Elizabeth 68 West Fallowfield 06/20/1806 1/20
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Grey George 13 Taken out for a trial period 02/21/1856 taken out on trial by Thomas Phillips, ENtg 4/277 Grey Sarah Ann 25 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Grey Sarah Ann 26 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Grier Abraham 73 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Grier Isaac East Brandywine An order to bring in 07/20/1850 4/168 Grier James 69 Died in poor house or deceased 03/22/1848 4/121 Grier James Left with permission 05/04/1846 4/77 Grier James Left with permission 05/04/1846 4/77 Grier James Supported in the poor house 05/07/1846 again 4/77 Grier James Supported in the poor house 05/07/1846 again 4/77 Grier James Absconded 06/21/1847 returned the next day 4/104 Grier James Absconded 06/21/1847 returned the next day 4/104 Grier James Absconded 06/26/1846 returned 6/27 4/79 Grier James Absconded 06/26/1846 returned 6/27 4/79 Grier James Absconded 09/14/1846 again 4/83 Grier James Absconded 09/14/1846 again 4/83 Grier James Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Grier James Supported in the poor house 09/24/1846 again 4/84 Grier James Absconded 10/10/1845 4/63 Grier James Supported in the poor house 10/12/1845 4/63 Grier James 60 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Grier James Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Grier James 61 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Grier John Sadsbury 09/02/1823 1/196 Grier John Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Grier Solomon Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/149 Griffen John Dismissed or discharged 10/20/1852 4/214 Griffen Mary Ann 20 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Griffen Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 06/20/1856 4/284 Griffen Thomas Dismissed or discharged 09/01/1856 4/286 Griffeth Azilla Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Griffeth Hariett 43 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Griffeth Harriett 44 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Griffeth Jane Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Griffeth Lydia 31 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Griffeth Mary J. 3m Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Griffin John West Chester An order to bring in 10/07/1852 4/213 Griffin Levi 55 Sadsbury 12/24/1825 1/233 Griffin Levi 56 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Griffith Abitha 29 West Marlborough Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/3 Griffith Andrew Absconded 1841 RQS Griffith Andrew Absconded 1841 RQS Griffith Azilla Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Griffith Azilla Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Griffith Benjamin 6m Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Griffith Charles Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Griffith Daniel 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Griffith Daniel 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Griffith Daniel 5 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Griffith Daniel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M John Niven RQS Griffith David 48 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Griffith David Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Griffith Eve Honeybrook 12/05/1825 brought her 3 children 1/233 Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Griffith Eve 1831 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Griffith Eve Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Griffith Hannah 36 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Griffith Harriet 32 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Griffith Harriet 36 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Griffith Harriet 37 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Griffith Harriett 33 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Griffith Harriett 34 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Griffith Harriett 28 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Griffith Harriett 38 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Griffith Harriett 39 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Griffith Harriett 40 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Griffith Harriett 41 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Griffith Harriett 42 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Griffith Harriett 47 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Griffith Harriett 48 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Griffith Harriott 20 East Caln Dismissed or discharged 06/11/1816 taken out by mother 1/93 Griffith Harriott Ohio 06/16/1818 1/116 Griffith Harriott 24 1819 1/124 Griffith Harriott 25 1820 1/137 Griffith Harriott 26 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Griffith Harriott 27 1822 1/171 Griffith Harriott 28 1823 1/188 Griffith Harriott 29 1824 1/207 Griffith Harriott 30 1825 1/224 Griffith Harriott 32 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Griffith Harris 21 1817 1/100 Griffith Isaac 30 Removed or transferred 1830 RQS Griffith Isaac 28 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Griffith James Tredyffrin An order to bring in 12/10/1858 4/358
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Griffith Jane East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 03/04/1846 again 4/73 Griffith Jane East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 03/04/1846 again 4/73 Griffith Jane 6m Black Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Griffith Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Griffith Jane 25 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Griffith Jane Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Griffith Jane Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Griffith Jane 28 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Griffith Jane 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Griffith Jane Absconded 1840 RQS Griffith Jane 50 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Griffith Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Griffith Jeremiah Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Griffith John 05/14/1810 crossed out, returned 1/42 Griffith John 11/30/1807 very confusing ??? 1/26 Griffith John 63 1807 1/21 Griffith John 63 1809 1/30 Griffith John 64 Left without permission 1810 returned 1/37 Griffith John 65 1811 1/44 Griffith John 66 1812 1/51 Griffith John 67 1813 1/59 Griffith John 68 1814 1/68 Griffith John Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Griffith John Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Griffith Joseph 68 East Whiteland Absconded 01/19/1817 1/102 Griffith Joseph Dismissed or discharged 04/25/1853 4/227 Griffith Joseph Supported in the poor house 10/14/1846 came in for the night w/ Joseph Ogleby 4/85 Griffith Joseph Supported in the poor house 10/14/1846 came in for the night w/ Joseph Ogleby 4/85 Griffith Joseph 70 East Nottingham Supported in the poor house 11/27/1847 4/111 Griffith Joseph East Nottingham An order to bring in 12/15/1854 4/253 Griffith Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Griffith Joseph 61 Absconded 1831 RQS Griffith Joseph Absconded 1832 RQS Griffith Luciana Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Griffith Lydia Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Griffith Margarett Philadelphia Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1843 came in w/ Jacob Brown 4/19 Griffith Mary 2 Black Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Griffith Mary J. Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Griffith Mifflin Gallagherville An order to bring in 08/08/1853 4/231 Griffith Mifflin Dismissed or discharged 08/22/1853 4/232 Griffith Robert 30 Supported in the poor house 01/12/1848 4/118 Griffith Robert Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1848 4/121 Griffith Sarah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Griffith Sarah 80 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Griffith Sarah 80 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Griffith Sarah 81 East Nantmeal Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Griffith Sarah 82 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 was aided out 1/207 Griffith stranger Supported in the poor house 11/30/1847 stayed over night 4/111 Griffith Thomas 67 East Caln 01/12/1811 1/47 Griffith Thomas 68 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/51 Griffith William 3 Black Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Griffith William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Richard J. Downing, ECln RQS Griffith William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Griffith William Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Griffrin James Absconded 1842 RQS Griffy Jane 43 Black Died in poor house or deceased 05/19/1849 4/144 Griffy Joseph Left without permission 04/16/1848 4/122 Grigas Edith 30 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/25/1847 4/100 Grigas Edith 30 Black Died in poor house or deceased 03/25/1847 4/100 Griggut Edith Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/20/1847 4/99 Grimes Daniel 62 West Chester 07/23/1817 1/105 Grimes Daniel 62 1818 1/109
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Grimes Daniel 63 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/121 Grimes Pattrick Supported in the poor house 01/08/1847 on his way to Phil 4/95 Grimes Pattrick Supported in the poor house 01/08/1847 on his way to Phil 4/95 Grimes Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 01/09/1847 4/95 Grimes Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 01/09/1847 4/95 Grimes William 28 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Grimes William Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Grimes William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Grimes William Absconded 1833 RQS Grimes William Absconded 1835 RQS Griskill John Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/26/1855 4/262 Grispih(sp) Susan Gone without permission 1827 RQS Groce Ferdinand Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce George Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Groce James Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Groce John Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce Joseph West Bradford An order to bring in 03/20/1849 4/141 Groce Mary Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce Mary Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce Phebe Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Groce Sarah Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce Sarah A. Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce Sarah Jane Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groce William Removed or transferred 1842 RQS Groff John L. West Chester An order to bring in 03/26/1844 4/32 Groff Joseph D. 30 East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 01/08/1844 4/27 Groff Joseph D. Dismissed or discharged 01/15/1844 4/27 Groff Joseph D. Supported in the poor house 02/14/1847 4/97 Groff Joseph D. Supported in the poor house 02/14/1847 4/97 Groff Joseph D. Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1847 4/99 Groff Joseph D. Dismissed or discharged 03/12/1847 4/99
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Grogs Anna 2 Taken out for a trial period 04/18/1853 taken out on trial by Clinger Penington, LnCo 4/227 Gromingan George Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/27/1855 4/270 Groner Lewis 61 West Caln Absconded 03/23/1821 1/159 Groose Anna Amanda 2 West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1853 mother Catharine 4/223 Groose Catharine West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1853 & her 3 children; Miles, Anna & Phebe 4/223 Groose Miles 4 West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1853 mother Catharine 4/223 Groose Phebe Jane 5m West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1853 mother Catahrine 4/223 Gross Catharine Left with permission 03/29/1853 took her child w/ her 4/226 Grough James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Grough James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Grouse Charles Dismissed or discharged 11/22/1858 4/355 Groveman Henry West Chester An order to bring in 10/11/1851 4/190 Groveman Henry Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Groves John 23 02/22/1823 1/192 Groves John Absconded 04/06/1819 1/127 Groves John 60 Charlestown Dismissed or discharged 05/04/1817 returned 1/104 Groves John 70 Charlestown Absconded 06/05/1821 1/160 Groves John Absconded 07/22/1818 date returned 1/116 Groves John 09/08/1821 returned 1/162 Groves John 12/06/1824 returned 1/219 Groves John 76 Left with permission 1822 1/167 Groves John 74 1824 1/203 Groves John 75 Left with permission 1825 1/221 Grubbs Eaeter Curtis 100 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Gruff Samuel 3 Negro East Marlborough Left with permission 02/12/1813 taken out by parents, sister Wilmina 1/63 Gruff Wilmina 5 Negro East Marlborough Left with permission 02/12/1813 taken out by parents, brother Samuel 1/63 Grutter Frederick Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/17/1857 4/317 Guard Stephen 76 Died in poor house or deceased 07/29/1853 4/231 Gubby Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 01/00/1821 1/157 Gubert James Absconded 1842 RQS Guery Robert Pennsbury An order to bring in 05/14/1855 4/263
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Guest Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Guest Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Guest Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Guest David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Guest David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Guest David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Guest David Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Guest Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Guest Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Guest Thomas Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Guilder Charles Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1850 4/161 Guillime Benjamin 68 Coventry Died in poor house or deceased 12/12/1800 1/1 Guin Peter Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1849 4/141 Guinea Susan Black Uwchlan An order to bring in 12/25/1844 4/45 Guinn Isaac Supported in the poor house 02/25/1844 4/30 Guinn Isaac 71 Died in poor house or deceased 04/19/1847 4/101 Guinn Isaac 71 Died in poor house or deceased 04/19/1847 4/101 Guinn Isaac Absconded 1841 RQS Guinn Patrick 60 West Chester 05/01/1821 1/160 Gulat Edward West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1858 4/352 Gulick Michael West Chester An order to bring in 05/23/1855 4/263 Gulick Michael Left with permission 05/24/1855 4/264 Gullat Edward West Chester An order to bring in 01/29/1850 4/158 Gumph Anna Maria Lancaster County Poor 05/14/1812 1/56 Gumph Anna Maria 1813 1/62 Gunkle Elizabeth 1826 RQS/11 Gunkle William 1826 RQS/11 Gunn Hannah 37 Brandywine Absconded 06/07/1820 1/143 Gunn Jeremiah 65 Coventry Died in poor house or deceased 04/15/1809 1/34 Gunn Patrick West Bradford Absconded 05/06/1820 died 1/142 Gunn Sarah An order to bring in 05/15/1849 4/143
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Gunn Sarah Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 07/27/1849 brought in by her husband 4/146 Gunn Sarah Dismissed or discharged 11/16/1849 4/150 Gunn Sarah Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 11/21/1849 4/150 Gunn William West Chester An order to bring in 11/01/1849 4/149 Gunn William Dismissed or discharged 12/04/1849 4/151 Gunshenhau Sarah East Coventry An order to bring in 09/24/1845 4/63 Gunter Samuel Dismissed or discharged 07/29/1843 suspicious looking 4/17 Gustus Isaac London Grove An order to bring in 09/03/1850 4/169 Gustus Martha 7m Colored West Chester An order to bring in 12/18/1855 belongs to Camden Co, NJ 4/270 Gutherie John Martin 23 Tredyffrin 12/10/1823 1/200 Gutherie John Martin 24 Absconded 1824 1/203 Gutherie Mary Brandywine 08/28/1824 1/216 Gutherie Mary Brandywine Removed or transferred 09/10/1824 sent to LnCo 1/216 Gutherie Ruth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1829 RQS Gutherie Ruth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1830 RQS Gutherie Ruth 1831 RQS Guthery Jane Newlin An order to bring in 02/22/1847 4/98 Guthery Jane Newlin An order to bring in 02/22/1847 4/98 Guthrie Ruth Died in poor house or deceased 1831 RQS Guthrie William 2 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Guthrie William Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Guy Nelly Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS Guye Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Guynn Isaac Supported in the poor house 11/03/1845 again 4/64 Gyar Catharine 68 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hacket Andrew Supported in the poor house 05/13/1850 4/165 Hacket Andrew Supported in the poor house 08/09/1848 again 4/127 Hacket Andrew 81 Died in poor house or deceased 08/29/1851 4/188 Hacket Israel Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Hacket Israel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1839 M Thomas S. Bell, WChs RQS Hacket James 48 West Chester Left with permission 06/22/1824 1/215
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hackett Andrew West Chester An order to bring in 06/27/1848 4/125 Hackett Andrew Left with permission 07/17/1848 4/126 Hackett Andrew Left with permission 09/13/1848 4/128 Hackett Andrew 60 Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Hackett Andrew Dismissed or discharged 10/06/1843 4/21 Hackett Israel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1841 M John E. Leonard, Kent RQS Hackett James 50 West Bradford Left with permission 07/06/1819 1/128 Hackett James 71 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Hackett James 72 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hackett James Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hackett John 19 Negro West Bradford 01/02/1821 1/156 Hackett William Black East Marlborough An order to bring in 02/07/1856 4/277 Hackett William Black Dismissed or discharged 04/16/1856 4/281 Hackett William Black Supported in the poor house 06/28/1857 4/305 Hackett William 58 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/24/1857 4/307 Hackett William Black Supported in the poor house 12/03/1856 4/289 Haddock Sophia 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/25/1823 M John James, Wstn 1/193 Hadge Pompey 10/21/1821 returned 1/163 Hadley Dorcas 57 Died in poor house or deceased 1830 RQS Hadley Enoch 28 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 11/22/1843 4/24 Hadley Enoch Left without permission 12/25/1843 he left on his own for being after the girls 4/26 Hagan Adam 55 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 05/19/1844 4/34 Hagan Adam Supported in the poor house 06/14/1845 again 4/58 Hagan Adam Supported in the poor house 06/21/1847 again 4/104 Hagan Adam Supported in the poor house 06/21/1847 again 4/104 Hagan James Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Hagan Martha West Chester An order to bring in 07/07/1858 child Peter 4/343 Hagan Peter 19m West Chester An order to bring in 07/07/1858 mother Martha 4/343 Hagans Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 10/06/1857 4/309 Hagans Thomas Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1857 4/310 Hagdins Amos Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hagerty Charles R. West Chester An order to bring in 02/24/1852 4/202 Hagerty Charles R. Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1852 4/202 Hagerty Dan Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Hagerty Dan Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1846 4/74 Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/09/1843 4/9 Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/11/1844 4/31 Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1845 4/54 Hagerty Daniel Absconded 04/03/1848 4/122 Hagerty Daniel Left with permission 04/27/1847 4/102 Hagerty Daniel Left with permission 04/27/1847 4/102 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 05/04/1845 again 4/56 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 05/06/1843 left the same night 4/12 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 05/12/1847 again 4/102 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 05/12/1847 again 4/102 Hagerty Daniel Left with permission 06/02/1845 4/58 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 07/28/1846 again 4/81 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 07/28/1846 again 4/81 Hagerty Daniel 71 Died in poor house or deceased 08/07/1849 4/146 Hagerty Daniel Left with permission 08/17/1846 4/82 Hagerty Daniel Left with permission 08/17/1846 4/82 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 4/83 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 09/15/1846 4/83 Hagerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 11/03/1843 came in again for the winter 4/23 Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Hagerty Daniel 51 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Hagerty Daniel 59 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hagerty Daniel 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hagerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hagerty Daniel 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hagerty Daniel 61 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hagerty Dennis Absconded 1836 RQS Hagerty John 22 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hagerty John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hagerty John 36 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hagerty William Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Haggart James West Chester An order to bring in 04/21/1853 4/227 Haggart James Dismissed or discharged 05/30/1853 4/228 Haggerty Daniel Supported in the poor house 12/15/1844 4/45 Haggerty Daniel 53 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Haggerty Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Haggerty John 48 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hague Adam 82 Died in poor house or deceased 02/26/1851 4/181 Haighn Charles 35 East Caln Left with permission 12/31/1819 1/139 Haight William Warwick An order to bring in 10/31/1853 4/234 Hailman Benjamin West Chester An order to bring in 05/17/1857 4/302 Hailman Benjamin Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1857 4/303 Haines Elizabeth Marlborough 05/23/1825 child Jesse 1/229 Haines Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Haines Harriett 23 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Haines Jesse Child Marlborough Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/23/1825 mother Elizabeth 1/229 Haines Jesse Child Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Haines John Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 4/95 Haines John Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 4/95 Haines John Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1847 4/95 Haines John Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1847 4/95 Haines John Jail Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 4/103 Haines John Jail Supported in the poor house 05/25/1847 4/103 Haines John West Chester An order to bring in 06/16/1848 4/124 Haines John Dismissed or discharged 06/23/1847 taken out by his mother 4/104 Haines John Dismissed or discharged 06/23/1847 taken out by his mother 4/104
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Haines John Supported in the poor house 06/28/1847 returned by his mother 4/104 Haines John Supported in the poor house 06/28/1847 returned by his mother 4/104 Haines John Left with permission 08/27/1847 1/108 Haines John Left with permission 08/27/1847 4/108 Haines John 3 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Haines Joseph 45 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Haines Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Haines Levi 11 Black Supported in the poor house 08/16/1853 4/232 Haines Margaret 4 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Haines Margarett 61 Died in poor house or deceased 12/26/1846 4/90 Haines Margarett 61 Died in poor house or deceased 12/26/1846 4/90 Haines Michel Supported in the poor house 02/11/1847 left the next morning 4/97 Haines Michel Supported in the poor house 02/11/1847 left the next morning 4/97 Haines William 40 Supported in the poor house 10/24/1846 4/86 Haines William 40 Supported in the poor house 10/24/1846 4/86 Haines William Absconded 11/02/1846 4/87 Haines William Absconded 11/02/1846 4/87 Hainestreet Taucle 49 Canal 11/20/1822 1/181 Hains Ann 26 Black East Caln Left with permission 01/29/1917 & child Rachel 1/102 Hains Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Hains Hennis Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hains John East Goshen An order to bring in 06/09/1850 4/166 Hains John Dismissed or discharged 08/19/1850 4/168 Hains John West Chester An order to bring in 08/31/1850 4/169 Hains John Dismissed or discharged 10/28/1850 4/171 Hains Levi Ran away 09/09/1853 4/233 Hains Margarett 60 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 04/24/1846 4/76 Hains Margarett 60 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 04/24/1846 4/76 Hains Michael Uwchlan Absconded 06/08/1814 1/74 Hains Mirian Black Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 02/04/1817 taken by her mother Ann 1/103 Hains Rachel 2 Black East Caln Left with permission 01/29/1817 taken by mother Ann 1/102
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hainstead John Dismissed or discharged 06/01/1858 4/340 Hainstreet Taucle 48 Canal Left with permission 1823 1/184 Halarin Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Haldeman Abram East Coventry An order to bring in 04/21/1846 4/76 Haldeman Abram East Coventry An order to bring in 04/21/1846 4/76 Haldeman Barbara Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Hale Hugh Uwchlan An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Hale Hugh Uwchlan An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Halery Ann Left with permission 09/28/1847 4/109 Haley Ann 1 Died in poor house or deceased 02/22/1845 4/52 Haley Ann East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 05/04/1844 & her 2 children Jane & William 4/34 Haley Ann Left with permission 10/06/1846 went to see her children 4/85 Haley Ann Left with permission 10/06/1846 went to see her children 4/85 Haley Hugh 31 Canal Removed or transferred 01/06/1824 sent to DlPh, by T. Lamborn 1/211 Haley James Taken out for a trial period 03/09/1844 taken on trial by John Maris, Pkln 4/30 Haley James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/26/1844 M William Lukens, Sdsb 4/32 Haley James Dismissed or discharged 07/09/1843 taken by his mother Ann 4/16 Haley James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/02/1845 M Mark Philips, NLnd 4/61 Haley James Supported in the poor house 12/01/1844 brought back from William Lukens; indenture cancell 4/44 Haley Jane 3 East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 05/04/1844 mother Ann 4/34 Haley John 50 Died in poor house or deceased 02/14/1851 4/180 Haley John West Caln An order to bring in 12/31/1850 4/173 Haley Margaret Jan Supported in the poor house 01/28/1851 returned by Abraham Rambo & cancelled indenture 4/170 Haley Mary Jane Taken out for a trial period 02/05/1851 taken on trial by Abner Walton 4/180 Haley Mary Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/20/1851 M Abner Watson, WFlw 4/185 Haley Mary Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/15/1847 M Abram Rambo, WGsh 4/104 Haley Mary Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/15/1847 M Abram Rambo, WGsh 4/104 Haley William 4w East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 05/04/1844 mother Ann 4/34 Halfred Ganges Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Hall Amelia 8m Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/124 Hall Andrew 82 07/21/1820 1/143
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hall Andrew 82 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/149 Hall Andrew 83 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/167 Hall Andrew 84 East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/184 Hall Andrew 85 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/203 Hall Andrew 86 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Hall Andrew 88 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Hall Andrew Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1828 RQS Hall Benjamin Infant Supported in the poor house 05/20/1850 mother Susan 4/165 Hall Benjamin Ran away 08/08/1850 taken by his mother Susan 4/168 Hall Benjamin Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Hall Benjamin 25 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hall Benjamin Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Hall Catharine Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hall Eamaline Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hall Elizabeth 11 London Britain An order to bring in 10/07/1848 4/129 Hall Emaline 17 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hall Emaline Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Hall Emaline 20 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hall Emaline Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hall Emaline Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hall Emelina 4m Negro Left with permission 01/22/1821 taken by mother Ruth 1/157 Hall George 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hall George Died in poor house or deceased 1840 RQS Hall George W 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Hall Hannah 1d Negro 02/09/1822 mother Ruth 1/174 Hall Jacob Died in poor house or deceased 05/22/1808 1/29 Hall Jacob West Chester An order to bring in 10/31/1858 4/352 Hall Jacob Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1858 4/353 Hall Joe 61 Negro West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 08/22/1811 1/49 Hall John 1 Negro West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 02/26/1822 mother Mary 1/175 Hall John West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1855 4/265
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hall John 22 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hall John 22 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hall Liviza Negro Chester County Poor H 05/11/1818 mother Ruth 1/116 Hall Louisa 8m 1819 1/124 Hall Margaret West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1855 4/265 Hall Maria 24 Black West Bradford 01/29/1820 from T. Lamborn's 1/140 Hall Mary 22 Negro West Chester Left with permission 02/26/1822 child John 1/175 Hall Mary 78 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/21/1820 1/143 Hall Mary 78 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Hall Mary 79 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Hall Mary 80 East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Hall Mary 81 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/208 Hall Peter Absconded 1831 RQS Hall Priscilla Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/28/1819 M Jesse McCall, WGsh 1/130 Hall Racel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/20/1851 M James Donley, WChs 4/185 Hall Rachel 7 Willistown Supported in the poor house 01/20/1846 4/72 Hall Rachel 7 Willistown Supported in the poor house 01/20/1846 4/72 Hall Rachel Taken out for a trial period 01/27/1846 taken on trial by Eber Miles, WChs 4/72 Hall Rachel Taken out for a trial period 01/27/1846 taken on trial by Eber Miles, WChs 4/72 Hall Rachel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/17/1846 M Eber Miles, WChs 4/73 Hall Rachel Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/17/1846 M Eber Miles, WChs 4/73 Hall Ruth Negro Left with permission 01/22/1821 took child Emelina 1/157 Hall Ruth 25 Negro Delaware County Poor 04/10/1818 pregnanat 1/115 Hall Ruth 26 Negro 1819 1/124 Hall Ruth 88 Negro 1822 1/171 Hall Susan East Marlborough An order to bring in 04/05/1850 child William Henry; pregnant 4/162 Hall Susan Supported in the poor house 05/20/1850 delivered a bastard child Benjamin 4/165 Hall Susan Ran away 08/08/1850 took her 2 children William & Benjamin 4/168 Hall Thomas Dismissed or discharged 02/26/1851 4/181 Hall Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/17/1850 4/164 Hall Thomas Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1850 went to see his brother 4/166
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hall Thomas West Nantmeal An order to bring in 06/15/1852 4/209 Hall Thomas Ran away 08/06/1849 4/146 Hall Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/23/1852 4/212 Hall Thomas East Nantmeal An order to bring in 12/13/1848 4/131 Hall William 1826 RQS/4 Hall William Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hall William Henry 4 East Marlborough An order to bring in 04/05/1850 4/162 Hall William Henry Ran away 08/08/1850 taken by his mother Susan 4/168 Hall William Henry Black Downingtown An order to bring in 08/18/1856 4/285 Halladay Judith Negro 1819 see Jude Morris n 1/124 Halladay Latisha An order to bring in 12/25/1848 4/132 Hallowell Adriana Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Hallowell Adrianna 20 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hallowell James Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Hallowell Lewis 50 Died in poor house or deceased 07/28/1854 4/247 Hallowell Samuel 63 West Caln Died in poor house or deceased 04/10/1824 1/213 Hally Rachel Uwchlan An order to bring in 11/20/1848 4/130 Haly Charles Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Ham Francis 41 1807 1/21 Ham Francis 42 1807 1/25 Ham Francis 43 1809 1/30 Ham Francis 44 1810 1/37 Hambleton John Dismissed or discharged 03/20/1854 4/243 Hambleton Robert 29 Canal Left with permission 1823 1/184 Hambleton William 27 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 06/22/1821 1/160 Hamelton Sarah 43 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hamelton Sarah Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Hamil Thomas Dismissed or discharged 11/29/1858 4/356 Hamilton Charlotte Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Hamilton Eliza Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out w/ Susan to Joseph Harlan's 4/104 Hamilton Eliza Jane Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out w/ Susan to Joseph Harlan's 4/104
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hamilton Eliza Jane 2 Black East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/07/1846 came in w/ her mother Susan 4/87 Hamilton Eliza Jane 2 Black East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/07/1846 came in w/ her mother Susan 4/87 Hamilton Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/27/1817 at Jacob Humphrey's 1/104 Hamilton Harry 60 West Bradford 01/22/1818 Townsend Lamborn ?? 1/114 Hamilton Henry 61 1819 1/121 Hamilton Henry 62 1820 1/133 Hamilton Henry 63 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/149 Hamilton John An order to bring in 01/17/1854 4/241 Hamilton John West Chester An order to bring in 07/03/1856 4/284 Hamilton John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hamilton Mary 23 Negro Taken out for a trial period 1826 sent to LnPh RQS/11 Hamilton Peter Mulatto Delaware County Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1812 taken out by his mother 1/56 Hamilton Robert West Chester An order to bring in 01/01/1858 4/326 Hamilton Robert Canal 12/04/1822 1/181 Hamilton Sarah 14 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hamilton Sarah Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Hamilton Sarah 28 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hamilton Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Hamilton Sarah Ann 45 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hamilton Susan Black Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 delivered a bastard child William 4/97 Hamilton Susan Black Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 delivered a bastard child William 4/97 Hamilton Susan Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out by Joseph Harlan, WFlw along w/ Eliza Jan 4/104 Hamilton Susan Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out by Joseph Harlan, WFlw along w/ Eliza Jan 4/104 Hamilton Susan Black East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/07/1846 brought her child Eliza Jane, pregnant 4/87 Hamilton Susan Black East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 11/07/1846 brought her child Eliza Jane, pregnant 4/87 Hamilton William Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 mother Susan 4/97 Hamilton William Supported in the poor house 02/10/1847 mother Susan 4/97 Hamilton William Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out w/ his mother Susan to Joseph Harlan's 4/104 Hamilton William Black Dismissed or discharged 06/15/1847 taken out w/ his mother Susan to Joseph Harlan's 4/104 Hamlinton Sarah 19 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hammel Mary East Coventry An order to bring in 03/20/1849 4/141
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hammend Charles East Fallowfield An order to bring in 05/30/1852 4/208 Hammery David Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1857 4/296 Hammil Charles West Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 09/17/1813 a boarder 1/66 Hammil Edward West Grove An order to bring in 04/26/1856 4/281 Hammil Edward Dismissed or discharged 05/04/1856 4/281 Hammond Charles Ran away 06/01/1852 went out w/ Mary Quinn 4/208 Hammond Samuel 21 New Garden 09/08/1817 1/105 Hammond Samuel 21 Absconded 1818 1/109 Hammond William East Marlborough 02/01/1822 1/174 Hammond William Westtown 03/26/1821 1/159 Hammond William 74 12/10/1819 from Dauphin Co 1/131 Hammond William 74 Absconded 1820 1/134 Hammond William 72 East Marlborough Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 as at John Parkin's 1/184 Hammond William 73 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 taken by John Parker 1/203 Hammond William 74 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Hammond William 76 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Hammond William 79 Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Hammons Juliann Supported in the poor house 09/04/1845 wife of John 4/62 Hamons Lemwell Absconded 1833 RQS Hampton James 38 Canal Removed or transferred 12/19/1822 sent to PhAh 1/182 Hampton Jeremiah Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Hampton Jeremiah Absconded 1837 RQS Hampton Joseph 35 West Caln Supported in the poor house 02/17/1846 4/73 Hampton Joseph 35 West Caln Supported in the poor house 02/17/1846 4/73 Hampton Joseph Dismissed or discharged 04/29/1846 4/76 Hampton Joseph Dismissed or discharged 04/29/1846 4/76 Hampton Rebecca Died in poor house or deceased 12/19/1822 1/182 Hamul Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 11/23/1858 4/355 Hanan Edward Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hancy James West Bradford An order to bring in 01/23/1855 4/258 Hand Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 09/17/1851 4/189
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hand Patrick Dismissed or discharged 10/13/1851 4/190 Hand Tabitha Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Hand Tabitha Removed or transferred 1840 RQS Handburg Edward Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1858 4/341 Hande William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/10/1858 4/358 Handlen Catharine Coatesville An order to bring in 04/14/1850 4/163 Handlen James Coatesville An order to bring in 04/14/1850 4/163 Handley Catharine Dismissed or discharged 05/13/1850 4/165 Handley James Dismissed or discharged 05/13/1850 4/165 Handley Maria West Chester An order to bring in 06/09/1848 4/124 Handnah John West Nantmeal An order to bring in 02/06/1849 4/138 Handy Amy 13 Negro Kennett Left with permission 06/00/1825 took her child Daniel /pregnant 1/230 Handy George 1826 RQS/4 Handy Sarah 3w 1817 1/100 Handy Sarah 1 1818 1/112 Hane John Left without permission 03/31/1845 4/55 Hane Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 07/24/1858 4/345 Hane Patrick Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1858 4/347 Hanes Tomazin Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Haney Catharine Infant Supported in the poor house 11/25/1852 mother Sarah B. 4/216 Haney James West Bradford An order to bring in 05/29/1855 4/264 Haney James 24 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Haney James 23 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Haney James 24 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Haney James 25 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Haney James 26 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Haney James 31 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Haney James 32 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Haney Sarah B. Supported in the poor house 11/25/1852 delivered a child Catharine 4/216 Hang James 27 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hangings Phebe Dismissed or discharged 04/22/1851 4/184
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hangings Pheby Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 11/02/1850 4/171 Hangkey Anne 10m West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1856 mother Sarah 4/283 Hangkey Anne 10m Died in poor house or deceased 06/24/1856 4/284 Hangkey Charles 3 West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1856 mother Sarah 4/283 Hangkey Charles 3 Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1856 taken out w/ his mother Sarah 4/284 Hangkey James 5 West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1856 mother Sarah 4/283 Hangkey James 5 Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1856 taken out w/ his mother Sarah 4/284 Hangkey Sarah West Chester An order to bring in 06/13/1856 & her 3 children; James, Charles & Anne 4/283 Hangkey Sarah Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1856 took her 2 children James & Charles 4/284 Hanis Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hanis Daniel Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Hanis Margaret 53 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hanis Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hanis Margaret 53 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hanis Mary Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Hankson Eliza Downingtown An order to bring in 08/22/1853 son Jonathan 4/232 Hankson Jonathan Downingtown An order to bring in 08/22/1853 mother Eliza 4/232 Hanlan James Supported in the poor house 01/06/1858 came in w/ Kitty Hanley 4/326 Hanlan James Supported in the poor house 10/13/1857 came in w/ Kitty Hanley 4/310 Hanlan James Dismissed or discharged 10/20/1857 left w/ Kitty Hanley 4/310 Hanley Catharine West Chester An order to bring in 01/07/1851 4/179 Hanley Catharine Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Hanley Catharine Dismissed or discharged 04/21/1853 4/227 Hanley Catharine Supported in the poor house 08/06/1858 4/346 Hanley Catharine East Whiteland An order to bring in 09/07/1852 4/212 Hanley Catharine Supported in the poor house 12/12/1858 4/358 Hanley James West Chester An order to bring in 01/07/1851 4/179 Hanley James Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Hanley James Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1858 left w/ Kitty 4/340 Hanley James Supported in the poor house 08/07/1858 4/346 Hanley James Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1857 wife Kitty 4/307
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hanley James Dismissed or discharged 09/20/1858 4/349 Hanley John Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Hanley Kate Dismissed or discharged 06/01/1855 4/264 Hanley Kitty Supported in the poor house 01/06/1858 came in w/ James Hanlan 4/326 Hanley Kitty Dismissed or discharged 04/06/1857 4/300 Hanley Kitty Dismissed or discharged 05/19/1858 left w/ James 4/340 Hanley Kitty Supported in the poor house 05/26/1857 4/303 Hanley Kitty Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1857 husband James 4/307 Hanley Kitty Dismissed or discharged 09/20/1858 4/349 Hanley Kitty Supported in the poor house 10/13/1857 came in w/ James Hanlan 4/310 Hanley Kitty Dismissed or discharged 10/20/1857 left w/ James Hanlan 4/310 Hanley Maria Dismissed or discharged 07/02/1848 went to live w/ her husband 4/125 Hanley Patrick 45 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hanley Patrick Absconded 1841 RQS Hanley Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Hanley Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Hanlon Amy Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hanlon James Dismissed or discharged 04/06/1857 4/300 Hanlon James Supported in the poor house 05/26/1857 4/303 Hanlon James West Chester An order to bring in 12/31/1856 4/291 Hanly William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Hanly William Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Hann Francis 40 Charlestown 12/17/1805 1/18 Hanna John 60 Supported in the poor house 01/29/1843 4/6 Hanna John Dismissed or discharged 02/04/1843 4/7 Hanna Joseph 27 Sadsbury 08/04/1825 1/230 Hanna Joseph 28 1826 RQS/4 Hannah Ann An order to bring in 04/04/1850 sent from Jacob Hays' 4/162 Hannah Ann Dismissed or discharged 05/11/1850 4/165 Hannah Ann Supported in the poor house 05/19/1850 4/165 Hannah Indian 69 Newlin Died in poor house or deceased 11/12/1800 1/3
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hannah John Absconded 1833 RQS Hannah John 59 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hannah John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hannah Lavina Newlin 08/19/1816 1/94 Hannah Lavina 60 1817 1/100 Hannah Lavina 61 Absconded 1818 1/112 Hannan Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 11/13/1857 wife Sarah 4/313 Hannan Sarah West Bradford An order to bring in 11/13/1857 husband Patrick 4/313 Hannaway Michael West Chester An order to bring in 06/16/1857 4/304 Hannaway Michael Dismissed or discharged 07/15/1857 4/305 Hannessey Mary West Chester An order to bring in 08/26/1856 4/286 Hannon Matt Downingtown An order to bring in 08/11/1858 4/346 Hannon Patrick Dismissed or discharged 07/05/1858 wife Sarah 4/343 Hannon Sarah Dismissed or discharged 07/05/1858 husband Patrick 4/343 Hannon William 60 Dismissed or discharged 01/30/1813 1/63 Hannon William 29 Charlestown Left with permission 08/22/1822 from Charlestown Canal 1/177 Hannum James 9 East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 05/14/1844 4/34 Hannum James Delaware County Removed or transferred 06/02/1844 sent to DlCo 4/35 Hannum William 61 1814 error is out 1/69 Hansell Barnett Supported in the poor house 09/25/1858 4/350 Hanshie James Dismissed or discharged 07/31/1854 4/248 Hanson Henry 34 1824 1/203 Hanson Sally 38 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hanson Sarah Ran away 04/29/1856 4/281 Hanson Sarah Ran away 05/09/1857 4/302 Hanson Sarah Supported in the poor house 05/20/1857 4/303 Hanson Sarah Lancaster County Alms Supported in the poor house 06/11/1856 4/283 Hanson Sarah Ran away 06/18/1858 4/342 Hanson Sarah Penn An order to bring in 06/22/1858 4/342 Hanson Sarah Ran away 06/29/1853 4/230 Hanson Sarah Wilmington Poor Hous Supported in the poor house 07/26/1853 returned by the Stewerd of WlPh 4/231
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hanson Sarah Ran away 09/05/1854 4/249 Hanson Sarah Supported in the poor house 09/19/1854 4/249 Hanson Sarah Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Hanson Sarah 35 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hanson Sarah 35 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hanson Sarah 37 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Hanson Sarah 39 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hanson Sarah 40 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hanson Sarah 41 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hanthorn Hannah 39 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Hanthorn Hannah Absconded 1828 RQS Hanthorn Hannah 42 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hanthorn Hannah 43 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hanthorn Lydia 4m Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Hanthorn William 4m Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Hanway Sarah E. Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Hanway Susan Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Hany Sylvia Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1832 RQS Happer James Brandywine 01/07/1822 residence LnCo 1/174 Harbenon James 6 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Harberson James 21 Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 09/15/1821 1/162 Harculus Juliann Black East Caln An order to bring in 01/23/1844 4/28 Hardgrave Lawrance Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Harding James 54 Vincent 12/15/1824 1/219 Harding James 54 Left with permission 1825 1/221 Harding John 45 Died in poor house or deceased 01/20/1824 1/211 Hardt George Black West Marlborough An order to bring in 12/23/1857 4/318 Hardy Daniel 1d Negro Chester County Poor H 08/09/1825 mother Ann 1/231 Hardy George 40 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/10/1858 4/327 Hardy George Newlin An order to bring in 12/08/1854 4/252 Hardy George Ran away 12/14/1854 4/253
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hardy John 51 West Fallowfield 04/24/1823 date returned 1/193 Hardy John 17 Left with permission 08/17/1823 1/195 Hardy John 50 West Fallowfield Left with permission 12/25/1823 1/191 Hardy John 50 Left with permission 1823 1/184 Hardy Thomas 21 West Bradford 1813 from Joshua Smith's 1/64 Hardy Thomas 1813 order of relief 1/63 Hardy Thomas Left without permission 1814 1/69 Hare Elijah 9 Black East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 01/18/1846 4/71 Hare Elijah 9 Black East Whiteland Supported in the poor house 01/18/1846 4/71 Hare Elijah Removed or transferred 02/19/1846 sent to PhAh 4/73 Hare Elijah Removed or transferred 02/19/1846 sent to PhAh 4/73 Hare Peter West Bradford An order to bring in 03/25/1858 4/335 Hargan John Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Harigan Pattrick 42 Supported in the poor house 03/29/1844 4/32 Harigan Pattrick Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1844 4/32 Haris Rachel Dismissed or discharged 05/11/1852 4/207 Harison Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 11/21/1853 4/235 Harison James Dismissed or discharged 01/31/1843 4/6 Harken Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 02/23/1856 4/278 Harkens James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Harkens James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Harkens John West Chester An order to bring in 12/11/1852 4/216 Harkin Patrick Ran away 03/11/1856 4/279 Harkin Peter 22 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Harkin Thomas 70 East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 11/13/1800 1/5 Harkins James Supported in the poor house 08/18/1843 absconded the same day 4/18 Harkins James 40 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Harkins James Absconded 1841 RQS Harkins James Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Harkins James Absconded 1842 RQS Harkins John 54 East Nantmeal 11/12/1800 1/4
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harkins John 56 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/10 Harkins John Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Harkins William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Harlan John 26 Negro West Chester 01/30/1824 1/212 Harlan John 70 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 05/10/1825 buried by friends in Kent 1/229 Harlan John 1830 RQS Harlan Joseph 24 Brandywine Supported in the poor house 03/29/1845 4/54 Harlan Wiliam Highland An order to bring in 12/12/1856 4/290 Harlan William West Fallowfield An order to bring in 01/04/1853 4/223 Harlan William Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1857 4/298 Harlan William Supported in the poor house 06/23/1858 4/342 Harlan William Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1858 4/345 Harlan William Sadsbury An order to bring in 09/30/1857 4/309 Harlan William Mortonville An order to bring in 12/01/1858 4/356 Harlan William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Harlan William 62 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Harlan William Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Harlan William Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Harliff Mary Ann Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/13/1853 & her child (wife of William) 4/227 Harliff Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 04/30/1853 taken out by her brother along w/ her child 4/227 Harlin George Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Harlin Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Harlon John Pennsbury Absconded 08/13/1813 a boarder 1/66 Harlon John Pennsbury Absconded 10/05/1814 1/75 Harlon Sarah 79 Willistown Died in poor house or deceased 05/05/1804 1/18 Harmon John 43 Left with permission 02/03/1824 went to Phil 1/203 Harmon John 42 East Caln 10/14/1823 1/197 Harmum Michael West Chester An order to bring in 12/18/1857 4/317 Harmy James 22 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Harn Patrick West Bradford An order to bring in 12/24/1857 4/318 Harner Elizabeth Montgomery County A Supported in the poor house 06/25/1852 4/209
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harner Elizabeth Ran away 08/23/1852 4/211 Harper Joseph Allegheny County Supported in the poor house 04/24/1845 4/56 Harper Joseph Dismissed or discharged 05/12/1845 4/56 Harper Mary Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1837 M Richard J. Downing, ECln RQS Harper Phebe Easttown An order to bring in 05/07/1855 4/263 Harper Phoebe 75 Black Died in poor house or deceased 10/31/1855 4/269 Harris Ann 6m Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Harris Bayard 18 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Harris Byard 20 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Harris Byard Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Harris Charles Black Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Harris Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Harris Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Harris Daniel 57 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Harris Daniel 55 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Harris Daniel Absconded 1832 RQS Harris Daniel 57 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Harris Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Harris Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Harris Elizabeth 18 East Bradford 07/14/1816 & child Sarah 1/93 Harris Elizabeth 18 1817 1/100 Harris Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Harris Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Harris Emanuel Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Harris Fanny Black Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 delivered a bastard child Mary 4/95 Harris Fanny Black Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 delivered a bastard child Mary 4/95 Harris Fanny Black Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1847 took her child Mary to live w/ Benn Jones, WChs 4/98 Harris Fanny Black Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1847 took her child Mary to live w/ Benn Jones, WChs 4/98 Harris Fanny Left with permission 03/27/1854 took her child w/ her 4/243 Harris Fanny West Chester An order to bring in 07/02/1853 4/230 Harris Fanny Supported in the poor house 07/07/1853 delivered a bastard child Mary 4/230
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harris Fanny 22 Black Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 12/21/1846 pregnant 4/89 Harris Fanny 22 Black Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 12/21/1846 pregnant 4/89 Harris George Black Honeybrook An order to bring in 11/28/1849 4/151 Harris George Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1828 M John Phipps, Uwch RQS Harris Isaac Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/26/1847 4/98 Harris Isaac Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/26/1847 4/98 Harris Isaac Black New Hope Supported in the poor house 10/27/1846 4/86 Harris Isaac Black New Hope Supported in the poor house 10/27/1846 4/86 Harris Isaac Black New Hope Absconded 10/28/1846 4/86 Harris Isaac Black New Hope Absconded 10/28/1846 4/86 Harris Isaac Black Supported in the poor house 11/05/1846 4/87 Harris Isaac Black Supported in the poor house 11/05/1846 4/87 Harris Isaac Absconded 11/24/1846 returned the next day /a "crazy darke" 4/88 Harris Isaac Absconded 11/24/1846 returned the next day /a "crazy darke" 4/88 Harris Jacob 26 Absconded 1831 RQS Harris James 25 Negro Goshen Died in poor house or deceased 10/06/1814 1/75 Harris Jane Nottingham An order to bring in 02/25/1845 4/52 Harris Jesse Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 dismissed/ a child RQS Harris John 50 Delaware County Poor 01/14/1812 1/55 Harris John 2 Negro West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 03/01/1816 1/92 Harris John Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1858 wife Mary & child John 4/332 Harris John 5 Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1858 parents John & Mary 4/332 Harris John Supported in the poor house 10/10/1846 4/85 Harris John Supported in the poor house 10/10/1846 4/85 Harris John Dismissed or discharged 10/14/1846 4/85 Harris John Dismissed or discharged 10/14/1846 4/85 Harris John Phoenixville An order to bring in 11/03/1857 4/312 Harris John 4 Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/30/1857 4/319 Harris John 50 Dismissed or discharged 1813 returned, wife Peggy Bradley 1/59 Harris John 51 Gone without permission 1814 w/ wife Margaret, later returned 1/69 Harris John 52 1815 1/77
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harris John 53 1816 1/86 Harris John 54 1817 1/97 Harris John 54 1818 1/109 Harris John 55 1819 1/121 Harris John 56 1820 1/133 Harris John 57 Left with permission 1821 1/149 Harris Joseph 4 Black Brandywine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/09/1815 M Benjamin Hoopes, ECln 1/83 Harris Julia Ann Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Harris Juliann Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Harris Louisa 3 Brandywine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/09/1815 M Thomas Windle, Brnd 1/83 Harris Margaret 30 1815 1/80 Harris Margaret 31 1816 1/89 Harris Margaret 32 1817 1/100 Harris Margaret 33 1818 1/112 Harris Margaret 34 1819 1/124 Harris Margaret 35 1820 1/137 Harris Margaret 36 Left with permission 1821 1/153 Harris Margaret 48 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Harris Margaret Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Harris Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Harris Margaret Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Harris Margaret Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Harris Margaret 52 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Harris Margaret 53 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Harris Mary 1d Black Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 mother Fanny 4/95 Harris Mary 1d Black Supported in the poor house 01/10/1847 mother Fanny 4/95 Harris Mary Black Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1847 taken by her mother Fanny to live w/ Benn Jones, W 4/98 Harris Mary Black Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1847 taken by her mother Fanny to live w/ Benn Jones, W 4/98 Harris Mary Dismissed or discharged 03/15/1858 husband John & child John 4/332 Harris Mary Infant Supported in the poor house 07/07/1853 mother Fanny 4/230 Harris Mary Phoenixville An order to bring in 12/30/1857 4/319
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harris Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Harris Mary Ann Black Taken out for a trial period 07/04/1846 taken on trial by Peter L. Patton, NLnd 4/80 Harris Mary Ann Black Taken out for a trial period 07/04/1846 taken on trial by Peter L. Patton, NLnd 4/80 Harris Rachel 10m Brandywine 08/09/1815 1/83 Harris Rachel 1 Negro 1816 1/89 Harris Rachel 2 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1817 M Jane Pinkerton UOxf 1/100 Harris Sarah 3w East Bradford 07/14/1816 mother Elizabeth 1/93 Harris Sarah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Harris Sarah Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Harris Silas Supported in the poor house 02/18/1845 4/52 Harris William Removed or transferred 1835 RQS Harris William Died in poor house or deceased 1836 RQS Harris William Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Harrison Elizabeth Uwchlan An order to bring in 06/06/1853 4/229 Harrison Elizabeth Left with permission 08/08/1853 4/231 Harrison Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 08/11/1853 4/232 Harrison James 42 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Harrison Joseph 35 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Harrison Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Harriss Rachel Parksburg An order to bring in 10/18/1851 4/190 Harriston James 5 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Harrower Benjamin 1826 RQS/4 Harry 50 Black Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Harry Abiah 5 East Fallowfield Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/23/1817 M Thomas Jones,Gshn/ mother Jane 1/114 Harry Abiah Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Harry Amos 10m Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 07/13/1843 mother Julyann 4/16 Harry Amos Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1843 taken by mother July Ann 4/17 Harry Cyrus 35 Died in poor house or deceased 04/02/1851 4/183 Harry Hannah Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 02/14/1818 taken by mother Jane, returned w/ her 1/115 Harry Hannah West Bradford 04/26/1820 name crossed out, says see above? 1/141 Harry Hannah 1 1819 mother Jane 1/124
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harry Hannah 2 Dismissed or discharged 1820 w/ mother Jane 1/137 Harry Hannah 3 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/153 Harry Henry 4.6 Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 07/13/1843 mother Julyann 4/16 Harry Henry Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1843 taken by mother July Ann 4/17 Harry Jane 30 West Fallowfield Died in poor house or deceased 02/20/1824 1/212 Harry Jane 29 Left with permission 12/22/1819 took child Hannah, later returned 1/124 Harry Jane 28 East Fallowfield Left with permission 12/23/1817 took children Jesse & Abiah, later returned 1/114 Harry Jane 30 Left with permission 1820 took her child Hannah 1/137 Harry Jesse 2 East Fallowfield Supported in the poor house 12/23/1817 taken w/ mother Jane & returned 1/114 Harry Jesse 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1819 M Samuel Clark, LNdn 1/121 Harry John 22 Black Schuylkill Supported in the poor house 05/22/1844 4/34 Harry John Black Absconded 05/23/1844 4/34 Harry July Ann Dismissed or discharged 07/26/1843 took her 2 children, Henry & Amos 4/17 Harry Julyann Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 07/13/1843 w/ 2 children 4/16 Harry Michael Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Harry Silas Supported in the poor house 01/16/1848 4/118 Harry Silas East Marlborough An order to bring in 04/04/1854 4/243 Harry Silas 45 Died in poor house or deceased 04/25/1854 4/244 Harry Silas 24 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/02/1844 4/41 Harry Silas Dismissed or discharged 10/09/1844 taken by his brother 4/41 Harry Silas Dismissed or discharged 12/08/1847 taken to his fathers 4/112 Harry Silas Pocopson An order to bring in 12/19/1853 4/236 Hart Adam Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 dismissed RQS Hart Adams 55 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Hart Barnabas 31 1826 RQS/4 Hart Charles Marshallton An order to bring in 08/19/1852 4/211 Hart Charles Dismissed or discharged 08/30/1852 4/212 Hart Daniel Absconded 1836 RQS Hart Eliza Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Hart Eliza Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Hart Isaiah West Caln An order to bring in 12/27/1851 4/194
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hart Isaiah 9m Black Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Hart James 1826 crossed out RQS/4 Hart James 24 Died in poor house or deceased 1826 RQS/4 Hart John 22 Died in poor house or deceased 04/19/1808 1/28 Hart John 18 Goshen Left with permission 09/12/1818 1/117 Hart John Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hart Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Hart Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Hart Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Hart Patrick Left with permission 02/16/1858 4/330 Hart Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 12/22/1857 4/318 Hart Patrick 28 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hart Robert Newlin An order to bring in 08/12/1858 4/346 Hart Robert Dismissed or discharged 08/16/1858 4/347 Hart Samuel 70 Left with permission 02/04/1819 1/126 Hart Samuel 68 West Bradford 05/20/1816 1/93 Hart Samuel 78 Died in poor house or deceased 06/12/1822 1/177 Hart Samuel 83 09/02/1820 date returned 1/144 Hart Samuel 09/27/1817 1/106 Hart Samuel 80 Left without permission 1818 1/109 Hart Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 01/31/1849 4/138 Hart Thomas Left with permission 02/16/1849 4/138 Harter Abraham 51 Pennsbury Died in poor house or deceased 07/17/1807 1/24 Hartigan Thomas 83 Lower Oxford 08/03/1824 1/215 Hartigan Thomas 84 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/221 Harting Mary Ann East Nottingham An order to bring in 11/16/1850 4/172 Hartless Charles Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hartless Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hartless Julian Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hartley John Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Hartman Alexander Removed or transferred 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hartman John 25 East Nantmeal 04/05/1822 1/175 Hartman John 22 Absconded 12/10/1820 date returned 1/133 Hartman John 23 Absconded 1821 1/149 Hartman John 26 East Nantmeal Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Hartny Jerry Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hartsel William West Caln An order to bring in 11/28/1848 4/131 Harveston James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1840 M John Criswell, Lndn RQS Harvey Abner Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Harvey Abner 77 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Harvey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Harvey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Harvey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Harvey Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Harvey Elizabeth Pennsbury Died in poor house or deceased 1823 aided out 1/188 Harvey Ihamas Left with permission 03/27/1845 4/54 Harvey Ihamas Supported in the poor house 03/29/1845 again 4/54 Harvey Lydia 24 West Marlborough Died in poor house or deceased 06/23/1817 & child Margaret 1/104 Harvey Margaret 1 West Marlborough 06/23/1817 mother Lydia 1/104 Harvey Margaret 2 1818 1/112 Harvey Margaret 3 1819 1/124 Harvey Margaret 4 Died in poor house or deceased 1820 1/137 Harvey Mary Brockley Supported in the poor house 08/24/1855 4/267 Harvey Mary Supported in the poor house 10/16/1855 delivered a bastard male child 4/268 Harvey Philina 3 New Garden An order to bring in 04/26/1856 mother Sarah 4/281 Harvey Robert West Bradford An order to bring in 01/17/1849 4/137 Harvey Robert Black Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1849 4/140 Harvey Robert Black Sadsbury An order to bring in 05/28/1858 4/340 Harvey Robert 54 Black Died in poor house or deceased 05/29/1858 4/340 Harvey Robert West Bradford An order to bring in 11/24/1857 4/314 Harvey Robert Ran away 11/29/1857 4/315 Harvey Ruth 19 West Chester Dismissed or discharged 02/22/1810 taken by father, pregnant 1/41
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Harvey Sarah New Garden An order to bring in 04/26/1856 & her child Philina 4/281 Harvey Sarah Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1856 & her child Philina 4/283 Harvey Silva West Chester An order to bring in 09/19/1848 4/129 Harvey Thomas East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 03/21/1845 4/54 Harvey Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1846 4/74 Harvey Thomas Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1846 4/74 Harvey Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1845 4/55 Harvey Thomas Supported in the poor house 05/29/1848 again 4/124 Harvey Thomas 10m Died in poor house or deceased 08/04/1856 4/285 Harvey William West Chester An order to bring in 10/31/1848 4/130 Harvy Thomas Supported in the poor house 12/15/1845 again 4/66 Harvy William Dismissed or discharged 11/13/1848 4/130 Haskin Robert 4 East Goshen 07/27/1819 1/129 Haslan William Dismissed or discharged 03/14/1853 4/226 Haslen Sarah Jane Sadsbury An order to bring in 08/19/1851 4/188 Haslen William Sadsbury An order to bring in 08/19/1851 4/188 Hasler Jacob 1d Supported in the poor house 02/05/1847 mother Mary Ann 4/96 Hasler Jacob 1d Supported in the poor house 02/05/1847 mother Mary Ann 4/96 Hasler Jacob Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1847 taken out by his mother Mary Ann 4/99 Hasler Jacob Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1847 taken out by his mother Mary Ann 4/99 Hasler Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 02/05/1847 delivered a bastard child Jacob 4/96 Hasler Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 02/05/1847 delivered a bastard child Jacob 4/96 Hasler Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1847 took her child Jacob 4/99 Hasler Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 03/19/1847 took her child Jacob 4/99 Hasler Mary Ann East Nottingham Supported in the poor house 12/22/1846 alias Sidwell /pregnant 4/89 Hasler Mary Ann East Nottingham Supported in the poor house 12/22/1846 alias Sidwell /pregnant 4/89 Haslet Susan 22 1831 crossed out RQS Haslet Susanna 27 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Haslett Susan 22 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Haslip Susan 28 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hassan James 40 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hassan James 42 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hassan James Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hasting Eliza Ann 9m Died in poor house or deceased 11/06/1851 4/191 Hasting Mary Supported in the poor house 02/05/1851 delivered a bastard child 4/170 Hastings Mary 19 Philadelphia Dismissed or discharged 02/05/1810 taken out by John Cunningham, ECln 1/41 Hastings William Supported in the poor house 11/28/1847 later absconded 4/111 Hasty Jacob 7 Died in poor house or deceased 08/06/1854 4/248 Hasty Mary Infant Black Supported in the poor house 03/29/1858 mother Mary Ann 4/335 Hasty Mary Supported in the poor house 09/15/1858 & her child 4/349 Hasty Mary Ann Supported in the poor house 03/29/1858 delivered a colored bastard child Mary 4/335 Hasty Mary Ann Ran away 07/11/1858 took her colored bastard child 4/344 Hasty Mary Ann Oxford An order to bring in 11/11/1857 4/313 Hathaway Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 03/02/1848 took her child Jacob & went to live w/ Jacob Entrican 4/120 Hathaway Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 03/23/1848 left her child Isaac 4/121 Hathaway Elizabeth 22 East Nantmeal Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 came in w/ her child Isaac 4/75 Hathaway Elizabeth 22 East Nantmeal Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 came in w/ her child Isaac 4/75 Hathaway Isaac Dismissed or discharged 03/02/1848 taken w/ his mother Elizabeth to live at Jacob Entrica 4/120 Hathaway Isaac Child Supported in the poor house 03/23/1848 left by his mother Elizabeth 4/121 Hathaway Isaac 5 East Nantmeal Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 came in w/ his mother Elizabeth 4/75 Hathaway Isaac 5 East Nantmeal Supported in the poor house 03/26/1846 came in w/ his mother Elizabeth 4/75 Hathaway Isaac Taken out for a trial period 04/26/1852 taken on trial by Albun Penock 4/206 Hathaway Isaac 7 Taken out for a trial period 04/30/1853 taken out on trial by Stephen Townsend, Penn 4/227 Hathaway Isaac Supported in the poor house 05/14/1852 4/207 Hathaway Isaac I. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/15/1855 M Jesse Goodwin, Penn 4/263 Hathaway Isaac I. Supported in the poor house 05/15/1855 returned by Stephen Townsend & cancelled indentur 4/263 Hatman John 23 East Nantmeal 01/05/1820 error, entered before 1/139 Hatman John 22 Willistown Absconded 05/29/1819 1/128 Haughrin William 55 An order to bring in 08/20/1843 4/18 Haughton William Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Hawl Thomas Supported in the poor house 12/06/1849 4/151 Hawley John Removed or transferred 1837 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hawley Thomas 35 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hawthorn Hannah 41 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hay James Dismissed or discharged 10/24/1843 4/23 Hay John 30 West Chester Supported in the poor house 02/11/1845 4/51 Hay John Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1845 4/52 Hay John 23 West Chester Supported in the poor house 10/20/1843 4/22 Hay John W. 50 Died in poor house or deceased 04/18/1858 4/337 Hayen William 45 Tredyffrin Removed or transferred 10/15/1824 sent to Beackley Twp. Phil Co. 1/217 Hayes James 53 Sadsbury Removed or transferred 06/14/1807 sent to [Miooh Panton] 1/24 Hayes James Absconded 1837 RQS Hayes John 19m Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 parents John & Margaret 4/328 Hayes John Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 wife Margaret & child John 4/328 Hayes John 40 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 09/11/1822 1/178 Hayes John Pennsbury An order to bring in 09/26/1857 wife Margaret & child John 4/309 Hayes John Ran away 11/08/1854 4/252 Hayes John Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hayes Margaet 16m Pennsbury An order to bring in 09/26/1857 parents John & Margaret 4/309 Hayes Margaret Dismissed or discharged 02/01/1858 husband John & child John 4/328 Hayes Margaret Pennsbury An order to bring in 09/26/1857 husband John & child John 4/309 Hayes Thomas 63 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hayley James 7 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hayney James 29 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hays John West Bradford An order to bring in 10/02/1854 4/250 Hays John West Vincent An order to bring in 12/08/1857 4/316 Hays Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Hayslip Susan Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Haystead John Dismissed or discharged 10/25/1858 4/352 Hazard William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hazel Flora 27 West Bradford 09/10/1822 twins George & Rachel 1/178 Hazel Flora 27 Negro West Bradford 1823 1/188 Hazel Flora 28 Negro 1824 1/208
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hazel Flora 28 Negro Left with permission 1825 1/225 Hazel George 3 West Bradford 09/10/1822 mother Flora 1/178 Hazel George 1 Negro West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Hazel Margaret 3 West Bradford 1823 1/188 Hazel Margaret 3 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/208 Hazel Rachel 3 West Bradford 09/10/1822 mother Flora 1/178 Hazel Rachel 3 West Bradford Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/188 Hazel Rachel 3 1824 1/208 Hazlet Susan 24 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hazzard William 69 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Head Sarah Dismissed or discharged 04/30/1853 4/227 Head Sarah Dismissed or discharged 05/06/1852 4/207 Head Sarah Left with permission 05/13/1857 4/302 Head Sarah New London An order to bring in 10/16/1855 4/268 Head Sarah New London An order to bring in 11/06/1857 4/312 Head Sarah New London An order to bring in 12/05/1848 4/131 Head Sarah Supported in the poor house 12/17/1852 4/217 Head Sarah 84 Died in poor house or deceased 12/20/1857 4/317 Head William 81 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 01/01/1818 1/109 Head William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/77 Head William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Head William 80 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 absconded 1/97 Head William 82 1819 1/121 Head William 83 1820 1/133 Head William 84 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/149 Head William 85 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/167 Heade Sarah Supported in the poor house 03/16/1852 4/203 Headman Joseph West Whiteland An order to bring in 11/24/1857 4/314 Headman Joseph Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1857 4/315 Heady William 25 Canal 11/20/1822 1/181 Heady William 26 Canal 1823 1/184
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Heal John 65 Died in poor house or deceased 02/10/1802 1/6 Healey John Dismissed or discharged 06/14/1858 4/341 Healey John 14 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hearn Michael 32 Canal 10/19/1822 1/180 Hearn Michael 32 Canal Left with permission 1823 1/184 Heatheringt Rachel Supported in the poor house 02/13/1844 4/29 Heatheringt Rachel 42 Died in poor house or deceased 02/14/1844 4/29 Heatheringt Rachel 46 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Heaton Amos Dismissed or discharged 04/05/1847 4/100 Heaton Amos Dismissed or discharged 04/05/1847 4/100 Heaton Amos Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/23/1846 4/86 Heaton Amos Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 10/23/1846 4/86 Heaver Daniel 54 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Heaver Daniel 55 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Heaver Daniel 61 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Heaver Daniel 71 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Heaver Daniel 72 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Heaver Daniel Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Heaver Daniel 73 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hebner George Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 discontinued 1/149 Heck Christian Absconded 04/14/1824 1/213 Heck Christian 69 Vincent Left with permission 12/09/1823 1/200 Heck Christian 62 Left with permission 12/27/1823 later returned 1/210 Heck Susanna 75 Vincent 04/28/1814 1/74 Heck Susanna 76 Died in poor house or deceased 1815 1/80 Hedricks Sarah Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1832 M Joshua Sharpless, Ecln RQS Heeling John An order to bring in 12/30/1851 4/194 Heever Daniel 50 Left with permission 12/06/1824 date returned 1/203 Heever Daniel 50 Willistown 12/22/1823 1/201 Heever Daniel 77 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Heever Daniel Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hefferman Edward West Chester An order to bring in 08/03/1848 4/126 Hefferman Edward Left with permission 08/14/1848 4/127 Heffron Edward West Bradford An order to bring in 04/14/1855 4/262 Heffron Edward Dismissed or discharged 04/16/1855 4/262 Heffry Edward West Bradford An order to bring in 10/27/1857 4/311 Heim William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/20/1858 4/359 Heiner George Yellow Easttown Removed or transferred 08/02/1820 sent to NwYk 1/143 Heister Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 03/25/1854 4/243 Heister Thomas McKe 27 Supported in the poor house 02/20/1845 4/52 Heister Thomas McKe Dismissed or discharged 02/24/1845 4/52 Heister Thomas McKe Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1846 4/74 Heister Thomas McKe Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1846 4/74 Heister Thomas McKe West Bradford An order to bring in 05/09/1853 4/228 Heister Thomas McKe Dismissed or discharged 05/14/1853 4/228 Heister Thomas McKe Supported in the poor house 10/11/1845 4/63 Heister Thomas McKe Dismissed or discharged 10/27/1845 4/64 Heiver Daniel Willistown 11/04/1825 crossed out 1/232 Heiver Daniel 53 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Heiver Daniel 75 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Heiver Daniel 76 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Hellenck Peter Dismissed or discharged 10/29/1856 4/288 Heller Peter Nelson Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1856 4/279 Heller Peter Nelson Ran away 05/12/1856 4/282 Hellign Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/22/1848 went to Phil to see his Dr. 4/123 Hellign Thomas Supported in the poor house 05/10/1848 4/123 Hemitt William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/02/1858 4/356 Hemphil Elizabeth Honeybrook An order to bring in 10/20/1846 4/86 Hemphil Elizabeth Honeybrook An order to bring in 10/20/1846 4/86 Hemphy John Supported in the poor house 07/20/1858 4/344 Henasy Ann Jane 3 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Henasy Edwin Removed or transferred 1834 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Henasy John 70 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Henasy John 70 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Henasy Margaret 49 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Henasy Margaret 50 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Henasy Margaret Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Henasy William Infant Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Henden John George Supported in the poor house 06/24/1845 cancelled his indenture 4/59 Henden John George Bound, apprenticed, by a master 06/24/1845 M Caleb Chambers, WBrd 4/59 Henderson John Ireland Supported in the poor house 08/07/1847 4/106 Henderson John Ireland Supported in the poor house 08/07/1847 4/106 Henderson John Dismissed or discharged 08/18/1847 4/107 Henderson John Dismissed or discharged 08/18/1847 4/107 Henderson John G. Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1838 M Jacob Sharpless, ECln RQS Hendrickson Lachariah 50 Kennett Absconded 04/30/1816 1/92 Hendriff Michel Dismissed or discharged 01/03/1844 4/27 Henecy Margaret Dismissed or discharged 10/01/1850 taken out by her son 4/170 Henenly John 68 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Henery Gains Infant Supported in the poor house 04/06/1852 mother Catharine Knows 4/205 Henesey Hannah Dismissed or discharged 09/30/1856 4/287 Henesey Mary Dismissed or discharged 09/30/1856 4/287 Henesy John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Heninberger Jacob 39 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 11/28/1823 1/199 Henington Rachel 42 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Henly William 70 Supported in the poor house 03/14/1844 again 4/31 Henly William 60 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Henly William Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Hennesey Henry Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hennesey John 57 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hennesey Margaret Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Hennesey Rosanna Chester County Poor H 03/19/1816 parents Margaret & John 1/92 Hennessey Ann Jane Infant Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hennessey Ann Jane 1 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hennessey Edwin 5 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1829 M James Wilson, LOxf RQS Hennessey John 50 West Chester Left without permission 08/02/1814 1/75 Hennessey John 60 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hennessey John 66 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hennessey John 67 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hennessey Margaret 45 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hennessey Margaret 44 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hennessey Margaret 45 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hennessey Michel 27 Supported in the poor house 03/09/1844 4/30 Hennessey Michel Dismissed or discharged 03/18/1844 4/31 Hennessey Rosanna 10m 1817 1/100 Hennesst James 2 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Hennessy Ann 2 Black Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hennessy Edwin 2 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Hennessy Edwin Infant Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hennessy Edwin 4 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hennessy Hannah West Chester An order to bring in 09/17/1856 4/287 Hennessy Henry 7 East Caln Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/08/1825 M James Willson Esq., LOxf 1/229 Hennessy Henry 2m Chester County Poor H 10/27/1817 parents John & Margaret 1/106 Hennessy Henry 6m 1818 1/109 Hennessy Henry 1 1819 1/121 Hennessy Henry 2 1820 1/133 Hennessy Henry 3 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/149 Hennessy Henry 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1822 M Benedict Fisher, EBrd 1/167 Hennessy James Chester County Poor H 02/22/1921 mother Margaret 1/158 Hennessy James 11m 1822 1/167 Hennessy James 2 Chester County Poor H 1823 1/184 Hennessy James 1 Dismissed or discharged 1824 taken by Margaret 1/203 Hennessy James 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1826 M James Willson Esq. Oxfr RQS/3 Hennessy John 02/00/1821 crossed out 1/158
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hennessy John 57 Supported in the poor house 02/24/1820 1/149 Hennessy John Supported in the poor house 03/03/1825 came in w/ his wife Margaret & 2 sons 1/228 Hennessy John 03/21/1820 returned 1/141 Hennessy John Absconded 10/27/1820 1/145 Hennessy John 52 Lancaster County Poor 12/14/1815 & wife Margaret 1/85 Hennessy John 52 Absconded 1816 1/87 Hennessy John 53 1817 1/97 Hennessy John 54 1818 1/109 Hennessy John 54 Absconded 1819 1/121 Hennessy John 65 1823 1/184 Hennessy John 66 Dismissed or discharged 1824 went to B. Firku 1/203 Hennessy John 67 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/221 Hennessy John 69 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Hennessy John 72 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hennessy Margaret Chester County Poor H 04/22/1823 mother Margaret 1/193 Hennessy Margaret 27 Lancaster County Poor 12/14/1815 husband John 1/85 Hennessy Margaret 28 1817 1/100 Hennessy Margaret 29 1818 1/112 Hennessy Margaret 30 1819 1/124 Hennessy Margaret 32 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/153 Hennessy Margaret 33 1822 1/171 Hennessy Margaret 39 East Goshen 1823 1/188 Hennessy Margaret 40 Left with permission 1824 took her son James 1/208 Hennessy Margaret 8m Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/208 Hennessy Margaret 41 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/225 Hennessy Margaret 43 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Hennessy Margaret 44 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hennessy Margaret 41 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hennessy Margaret 47 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hennessy Margarett West Chester An order to bring in 10/12/1849 4/148 Hennessy Mary Chester County Poor H 11/22/1818 mother Margaret 1/118
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hennessy Mary 2 1820 1/137 Hennessy Mary 3 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/153 Hennessy Mary 5 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/171 Hennessy Rosanna 1 1818 1/112 Hennessy Rosanna 2 1819 1/124 Hennessy Rosanna 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1820 M William Atkins WGsh 1/137 Hennessy Sarah Ann Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1828 RQS Hennesy Henry Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Hennesy John Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hennesy Margaret 27 1816 1/89 Hennesy Margarett Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Hennesy Margarett Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Hennesy Mary 1 1819 1/124 Hennis Hennis 53 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hennisey Henry 22 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hennisey James 30 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Henry Alexander 49 West Chester 12/05/1814 1/76 Henry Alexander 49 Left without permission 1815 1/77 Henry Andrew Delaware County Poor Supported in the poor house 04/06/1849 4/141 Henry Andrew Black Dismissed or discharged 04/30/1850 4/165 Henry Charles West Chester An order to bring in 10/13/1849 4/148 Henry Charles Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Henry Daniel West Chester An order to bring in 05/04/1853 4/227 Henry George South Coventry An order to bring in 03/15/1852 4/203 Henry George Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1852 4/205 Henry Jamas Black Dismissed or discharged 06/06/1848 taken by his mother to EMrl 4/124 Henry John West Bradford An order to bring in 12/20/1858 4/359 Henry Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Henry Michael Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Henry Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 05/04/1853 4/227 Henry Patrick Dismissed or discharged 05/16/1853 4/228
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Henry Rachel 19 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Henry Sidney Ann Removed or transferred 1838 RQS Henry Walter Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Henry Walter Dismissed or discharged 1836 RQS Henry William Negro West Chester Supported in the poor house 03/20/1844 4/31 Henry William Black Left without permission 03/25/1844 taken by his mother 4/31 Henry William 83 Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1853 4/226 Henry William 42 West Chester Gone without permission 05/10/1822 went to NwYk 1/176 Henry William 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hensey William Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Henshaw George 48 Absconded 1831 RQS Henshie James West Chester An order to bring in 07/17/1854 4/246 Hensy Ann Jane 3 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hensy Margaret 48 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Henthorn Hannah Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Henwhistle Anne Doe Run An order to bring in 03/28/1857 4/300 Henwhistle Anne Supported in the poor house 05/19/1857 delivered a child Laura 4/303 Henwhistle Laura Infant Supported in the poor house 05/19/1857 mother Anne 4/303 Heny William 79 Lower Oxford Removed or transferred 10/10/1825 sent to YkPh 1/232 Henzey John 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 07/25/1815 M Jacob Shoemaker, Pkln 1/83 Hepworth Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Her John 21 East Marlborough Absconded 11/05/1813 1/66 Herbert James 28 Supported in the poor house 02/18/1843 4/7 Herbert James Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1843 4/7 Herculas George 7m Black Kennett Died in poor house or deceased 07/29/1821 1/161 Hercules Daniel Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 10/25/1814 M Curtis Jefferies, EBrd 1/75 Hercules Gilbert Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hercules John Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hercules Lydia Ann Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hercules Susan Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Herculus Mary Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Wheelen Reed, Brnd RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Herculus Perry Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Herculus Perry Absconded 1835 RQS Herd William Black Kennett Square An order to bring in 04/21/1857 4/301 Herenton Patrick Penn An order to bring in 09/23/1852 4/213 Hern Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/29/1858 4/335 Hern Patrick Dismissed or discharged 06/28/1858 4/342 Herod King Negro West Chester Absconded 03/11/1814 1/73 Herrage Ann 13 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/23/1816 M James Wollaston, EMrl 1/92 Herrage Mary 8 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/28/1816 M David Chambers, LGrv 1/93 Herrigan Thomas 50 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Herrin Mary Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Herrin Mary Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Herrington Corneliaus Ran away 11/21/1849 4/150 Herrington Cornelious Supported in the poor house 01/22/1850 4/158 Herrington Cornelious 75 Died in poor house or deceased 01/30/1850 4/158 Herrington Cornelious Honeybrook An order to bring in 10/16/1849 4/149 Herrington Patrick 15 Died in poor house or deceased 10/24/1855 4/269 Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1833 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1835 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Herron Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Hersey Thomas Marshallton An order to bring in 08/06/1852 4/211 Hersey Thomas Dismissed or discharged 08/10/1852 4/211 Hersh Philip 46 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hersh Philip Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hersh Philip Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hertherton Thomas Supported in the poor house 09/23/1858 4/350
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hesler Almaga 6m Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/04/1857 mother Elizabeth 4/309 Hesler Amiga 8m Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1858 mother Elizabeth 4/326 Hesler Amiga 6 Ran away 11/07/1857 taken by her mother Elizabeth 4/312 Hesler Amiga 6m Supported in the poor house 11/14/1857 4/313 Hesler Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 01/04/1858 child Amiga 4/326 Hesler Elizabeth Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/04/1857 & her 2 children; Hannah & Almaga 4/309 Hesler Elizabeth Ran away 11/07/1857 took her child Amiga; left her child Hannah 4/312 Hesler Elizabeth Supported in the poor house 11/14/1857 child Amiga 4/313 Hesler Hannah 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/16/1858 M Thomas Baker, WBrd 4/333 Hesler Hannah 3 Phoenixville An order to bring in 10/04/1857 mother Elizabeth 4/309 Hesler Hannah 3 Supported in the poor house 11/07/1857 left behind by her mother Elizabeth 4/312 Heslet Susanna 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Heslit Susanna 19 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 discontinued RQS Hess Elias 51 Gone without permission 1812 1/51 Hess Ellias 50 West Chester 05/26/1811 1/48 Hess Jacob 48 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hess Jacob Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Hesse William Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Hessetine William 53 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Hester Hannah Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1858 was bound to Thomas Baker but, her mother took he 4/335 Hestings William Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Heston Grace 10 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 4/84 Heston Grace 10 Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 10/03/1846 4/84 Heston Grace Dismissed or discharged 10/07/1846 taken out by William Cuff, WChs 4/85 Heston Grace Dismissed or discharged 10/07/1846 taken out by William Cuff, WChs 4/85 Hetheringto James West Chester An order to bring in 02/15/1854 4/242 Hetheringto James Ran away 03/23/1854 4/243 Hetheringto John 50 East Caln Dismissed or discharged 11/26/1806 1/23 Hetheringto Rachel Left with permission 08/17/1843 went to live w/ Philip [Ahn], WFlw 4/18 Hetheringto Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153 Hetheringto Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hetheringto Rachel East Fallowfield Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Hetheringto Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/208 Hetheringto Rachel Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/225 Hetheringto Rachel 39 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 40 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 43 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 44 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hetheringto Rachel Dismissed or discharged 1838 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 45 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 46 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 47 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hetheringto Rachel 25 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hetherton Thomas Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1858 4/350 Hethington Rachel 38 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Hethrington Rachel 32 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hethrington Rachel 33 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hever Daniel 51 Left with permission 1825 1/221 Hever Daniel 74 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hever Daniel 75 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hew Ann Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Hewett Benjamin Absconded 1840 RQS Hewitt George 21 Uwchlan Left with permission 09/11/1825 1/231 Hews Sarah Black Kennett An order to bring in 05/19/1846 4/78 Hews Sarah Black Kennett An order to bring in 05/19/1846 4/78 Heyney James 28 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Hibbard Charles West Chester An order to bring in 01/02/1858 4/326 Hibbard Charles Dismissed or discharged 01/07/1858 4/326 Hibbs Mary Ann 20 Gone without permission 1827 RQS Hibbs Wm Lanalot Infant Gone without permission 1827 RQS Hibner George Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Hickman Angeline Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Levi A. Gheen, WWht RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hickman Charity Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Hickman Charity Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Hickman Charity Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Hickman Charity Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Hickman Charity Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Hickman Charity Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Hickman Charity Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Hickman Mary A Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1841 M Benjamin Green, WGsh RQS Hickman Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Hickman William 53 West Bradford Dismissed or discharged 07/11/1801 1/6 Hicks Elizabeth 3 Negro East Bradford Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1825 taken out by her father John Christopher 1/229 Hicks Henry 3 Black Delaware County Poor Supported in the poor house 02/26/1851 4/181 Hicks J. Mosses Downingtown An order to bring in 10/29/1858 4/352 Hicks Mary 51 Black Died in poor house or deceased 01/01/1844 4/27 Hicks Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Hicks Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Hicks Mary Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Hicks Mary 49 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hicks Mary 50 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hicks Morris Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Hicks Mosses Ran away 11/05/1858 4/353 Hicks Susanna Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M S. Pennypacker RQS Hicks William 6 Taken out for a trial period 10/06/1854 taken out on trial by Benjamin Pickering, UOxf 4/250 Hicks William Henry Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/15/1856 M Benjamin Pickering, ENtg 4/276 Hicky Mary 60 Uwchlan 12/10/1812 1/58 Hicky Mary 60 Died in poor house or deceased 1813 1/62 Hicky Morris 27 West Bradford 08/19/1824 1/216 Hide Abraham 8m Delaware County Poor Died in poor house or deceased 02/11/1809 1/34 Higgans Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Higgens Jeremiah Kennett An order to bring in 07/14/1855 4/266 Higgins Eliza Supported in the poor house 01/24/1850 4/158
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Higgins Eliza Dismissed or discharged 04/12/1850 4/163 Higgins James West Chester An order to bring in 02/01/1855 4/258 Higgins James Dismissed or discharged 02/02/1855 4/258 Higgins Rosy Phoenixville An order to bring in 04/17/1855 4/262 Higgins Rosy 40 Died in poor house or deceased 07/19/1856 4/285 Higgins Thomas Dismissed or discharged 02/20/1850 4/160 Higgins Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 11/09/1849 4/149 Higgins Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Higgins Thomas 35 Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Higgins Willaim Supported in the poor house 07/24/1858 4/345 Higgins William Dismissed or discharged 02/08/1858 4/329 Higgins William Dismissed or discharged 08/02/1858 4/345 Higgins William West Chester An order to bring in 12/23/1857 4/318 High Jacob East Coventry An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 High Jacob East Coventry An order to bring in 08/17/1847 4/107 Higher Hannah 28 Kennett 11/28/1817 pregnant 1/107 Higher Hannah 28 Absconded 1818 1/112 Higher John Chester County Poor H Gone without permission 01/06/1818 mother Hannah 1/115 Highfield Martha Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Highland James Supported in the poor house 10/14/1843 4/22 Highland James Left with permission 10/16/1843 went to Maryland 4/22 Hilberry Herman 32 Canal 11/05/1822 1/181 Hildibrand George Dismissed or discharged 01/30/1848 4/119 Hill Alexander Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Hill Ann Black West Chester Supported in the poor house 01/22/1845 pregnant 4/50 Hill Ann Black Removed or transferred 02/06/1845 taken to DlCo 4/51 Hill Ann Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1855 4/261 Hill Ann Dismissed or discharged 08/21/1856 husband George 4/286 Hill Ann West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1854 husband George 4/251 Hill Ann West Chester An order to bring in 12/07/1855 husband George 4/270 Hill Ann 2 Mulatto Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hill Ann 2 Negro Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hill Ann 3 Black Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hill Ann Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hill Ann 1830 RQS Hill Brian Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Hill Bryan Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hill Edward 27 Philadelphia Alms Hou 11/29/1817 1/107 Hill Edward 27 Left with permission 1818 1/109 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 01/16/1844 went to live w/ Joseph Pyle, Nwln & took her child H 4/27 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 01/29/1845 brought in from William Glovers, child Hannah L. 4/51 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 02/09/1844 child Hannah 4/29 Hill Ellen Left without permission 02/28/1845 took her child Hannah Lord 4/53 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1844 took her child Hannah & went to live w/ B. Bonsall, P 4/30 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 03/13/1845 went to live w/ ______Davis, Galagherville /child Ha 4/53 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 03/25/1844 again/ & child Hannah L. 4/31 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1844 went to live w/ William McMullen, Schy 4/32 Hill Ellen 22 Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 06/17/1843 pregnant 4/15 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 06/26/1843 delivered a female bastard child Hannah Lora 4/15 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 07/27/1843 took her child Hannah 4/17 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 07/29/1843 child Hannah 4/17 Hill Ellen Left without permission 08/11/1843 took her child Hannah Lora 4/17 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 08/24/1844 brought her child Hannah L. 4/38 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 09/08/1843 w/ her child Hannah 4/19 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 09/17/1843 went w/ child Hannah to live with someone in WFlw 4/19 Hill Ellen 23 Dismissed or discharged 09/20/1844 took her child Hannah w/ her 4/40 Hill Ellen Supported in the poor house 09/26/1844 brought her child Hannah w/ her 4/40 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1844 went to live w/ William Chambers, WBrd/ & her chil 4/40 Hill Ellen Dismissed or discharged 11/12/1844 took child Hannah & went to live w/ William Glover, 4/43 Hill Ellen L. Supported in the poor house 12/02/1843 again, & brought her child 4/25 Hill George Dismissed or discharged 04/02/1855 4/261 Hill George Dismissed or discharged 08/21/1856 wife Ann 4/286
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hill George West Chester An order to bring in 10/28/1854 wife Ann 4/251 Hill George West Chester An order to bring in 12/07/1855 wife Ann 4/270 Hill Hannah Dismissed or discharged 07/27/1843 taken by her mother Ellen 4/17 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 01/16/1844 went w/ her mother Ellen to live at Joseph Pyle's 4/27 Hill Hannah L. Supported in the poor house 01/29/1845 brought in from William Glovers w/ her mother Ellen 4/51 Hill Hannah L. Supported in the poor house 02/09/1844 mother Ellen 4/29 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1844 taken by her mother Ellen to go & live w/ B. Bonsall, 4/30 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 03/13/1845 taken out w/ her mother Ellen 4/53 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 04/10/1844 went to William McMullen's, w/ her mother 4/32 Hill Hannah L. Supported in the poor house 07/29/1843 mother Ellen 4/17 Hill Hannah L. Supported in the poor house 08/24/1844 brought in by her mother 4/38 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 09/20/1844 went w/ her mother Ellen 4/40 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1844 went to live w/ William Chambers, WBrd w/ her mot 4/40 Hill Hannah L. Dismissed or discharged 11/12/1844 went w/ mother Ellen to live w/ William Glover, WCh 4/43 Hill Hannah L. Supported in the poor house 12/02/1843 mother Ellen 4/25 Hill Hannah Lora Supported in the poor house 06/26/1843 mother Ellen 4/15 Hill Hannah Lord Left without permission 02/28/1845 taken by her mother 4/53 Hill Howard 6 Black An order to bring in 03/21/1850 4/162 Hill Howard Ran away 08/08/1850 taken by his mother July Ann 4/168 Hill Isaac Black East Nantmeal An order to bring in 04/23/1844 4/33 Hill Israel 23 Negro Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Hill Jane 6w An order to bring in 03/21/1850 4/162 Hill Jane 25 West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/03/1847 4/106 Hill Jane 25 West Chester Supported in the poor house 08/03/1847 4/106 Hill Jane Ran away 08/08/1850 taken by her mother July Ann 4/168 Hill Jordan 10 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hill Jordan Black Absconded 1842 RQS Hill Julia Ann 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 M John Kennedy, ENtg RQS Hill July Black New London An order to bring in 03/21/1850 4/162 Hill July Ann Ran away 08/08/1850 took her 2 children Howard & Jane 4/168 Hill Levi 27 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hill Martha 35 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hill Martha Black Absconded 1842 RQS Hill Mary Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Hill Mary 40 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hill Thomas Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 01/06/1847 4/95 Hill Thomas Pennsbury Supported in the poor house 01/06/1847 4/95 Hill Thomas 60 Died in poor house or deceased 02/17/1848 4/120 Hill Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1847 4/101 Hill Thomas Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1847 4/101 Hill Thomas Supported in the poor house 04/20/1847 again 4/102 Hill Thomas Supported in the poor house 04/20/1847 again 4/102 Hill Thomas Left with permission 08/20/1847 4/107 Hill Thomas Left with permission 08/20/1847 4/107 Hill Thomas 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hill Thomas Dismissed or discharged 1842 RQS Hillberry Harman 22 Canal Left with permission 1823 1/184 Hillbrand George 17 Supported in the poor house 11/23/1847 Dutch 4/111 Hilliard Catharine 77 Pennsbury An order to bring in 03/19/1851 4/182 Hillibrand George Dismissed or discharged 11/27/1847 4/111 Hillibrand George Supported in the poor house 12/25/1847 again 4/113 Hillyard Baslin 20 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Dismissed or discharged 01/19/1821 1/157 Hillyard Bastin Negro Absconded 04/00/1823 1/193 Hilton Ann 15 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brothers Isaac & Miller 4/71 Hilton Ann 15 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brothers Isaac & Miller 4/71 Hilton Ann Left with permission 01/09/1846 4/71 Hilton Ann Left with permission 01/09/1846 4/71 Hilton Elizabeth Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 2 children Miller & Jane 4/71 Hilton Elizabeth Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 2 children Miller & Jane 4/71 Hilton Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by her husband Michael w/ her 2 children 4/80 Hilton Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by her husband Michael w/ her 2 children 4/80 Hilton Isaac 12 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brother Miller & sister Ann 4/71
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hilton Isaac 12 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brother Miller & sister Ann 4/71 Hilton Isaac Left with permission 01/09/1846 4/71 Hilton Isaac Left with permission 01/09/1846 4/71 Hilton Jane 18m Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Elizabeth 4/71 Hilton Jane 18m Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Elizabeth 4/71 Hilton Jane Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by her father Michael; mother Elizabeth 4/80 Hilton Jane Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by her father Michael; mother Elizabeth 4/80 Hilton Miller 12 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brother Isaac & sister Ann 4/71 Hilton Miller 3 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Elizabeth 4/71 Hilton Miller 3 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 mother Elizabeth 4/71 Hilton Miller 12 Sadsbury Supported in the poor house 01/03/1846 twin brother Isaac & sister Ann 4/71 Hilton Miller Left with permission 02/13/1846 taken out by his mother Martha from WChs 4/72 Hilton Miller Left with permission 02/13/1846 taken out by his mother Martha from WChs 4/72 Hilton Miller Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by his father Michael; mother Elizabeth 4/80 Hilton Miller Dismissed or discharged 06/27/1846 taken out by his father Michael; mother Elizabeth 4/80 Hilton Uriah Negro Tredyffrin 04/08/1823 1/193 Hilyard Boston Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 02/00/1822 1/174 Hime William Dismissed or discharged 12/27/1858 4/360 Hime William Supported in the poor house 12/28/1858 4/360 Himelsmidst Chris Dismissed or discharged 11/26/1855 4/270 Himelsmidt Christopher West Chester An order to bring in 11/02/1855 4/269 Himes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1839 RQS Himes Jane 30 York County Poort Ho 05/18/1808 1/28 Himes Jane 30 Dismissed or discharged 1809 taken out by step mother Catharine 1/32 Himes Jane 30 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1815 1/80 Himes Jane 31 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/89 Himes Jane 32 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/100 Himes Jane 33 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/112 Himes Jane 34 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/124 Himes Jane 35 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1820 1/137 Himes Jane 36 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/153
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Himes Jane 37 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Himes Jane 38 Pikeland Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Hina Simon Livant Schuylkill An order to bring in 09/26/1843 4/20 Hindman Conrad Dismissed or discharged 01/08/1856 4/276 Hindman Conrad Supported in the poor house 03/31/1858 4/336 Hindman Conrad Dismissed or discharged 04/01/1858 4/336 Hindman Conrad Left with permission 07/26/1855 4/266 Hindman Conrad Supported in the poor house 08/07/1855 4/266 Hindman Elizabeth 5 Black Coatesville Supported in the poor house 05/05/1845 4/56 Hindman Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 09/28/1845 taken out by James Smith, WCln 4/63 Hinds James Supported in the poor house 11/24/1858 wife Mary & child Mary 4/355 Hinds Mary 2m Supported in the poor house 11/24/1858 parents James & Mary 4/355 Hinds Mary Supported in the poor house 11/24/1858 husband James & child Mary 4/355 Hine William West Bradford An order to bring in 12/23/1858 4/359 Hine William Dismissed or discharged 12/24/1858 4/359 Hines Carl West Whiteland An order to bring in 07/18/1856 a German 4/285 Hines Isabella Dismissed or discharged 02/13/1854 4/242 Hines Isabella Easttown An order to bring in 08/25/1853 4/232 Hines James Left with permission 05/15/1854 wife Mary 4/244 Hines Mary Left with permission 05/15/1854 husband James 4/244 Hines Ned 30 Negro Brandywine Died in poor house or deceased 05/22/1824 1/214 Hinkel Jacob 39 East Caln Dismissed or discharged 12/03/1805 from Bedford Cnty, VA 1/18 Hinson Ann Black Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1856 took her 3 children; Isaiah, Margaret Jane & Rachel A 4/279 Hinson Ann Left with permission 03/14/1855 took her children Isiah & Margaret w/ her 4/260 Hinson Ann Black Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1858 & her child Margaret Jane 4/340 Hinson Ann Black West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1857 & her 3 children; Margaret Jane, Rachel Ann & John 4/305 Hinson Ann Colored West Chester An order to bring in 09/07/1855 child Margaret Jane 4/267 Hinson Ann Black Schuykill Haven Alms Supported in the poor house 11/12/1856 & her 3 children; Margaret Jane & Rachel Ann 4/288 Hinson Ann Black Ran away 11/23/1856 took her 2 children; Margaret Jane & Rachel Ann 4/289 Hinson Anne 14 Taken out for a trial period 03/25/1856 taken out on trial by Nathan Linton, WFlw 4/279 Hinson Isaiah Child Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1856 mother Ann 4/279
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hinson Isaiah Child Left with permission 03/14/1855 mother Ann 4/260 Hinson John Henry 11m Black Died in poor house or deceased 02/13/1858 4/330 Hinson John Henry 4w Black West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1857 mother Ann 4/305 Hinson Margaret Child Left with permission 03/14/1855 mother Ann 4/260 Hinson Margaret Jan Child Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1856 mother Ann 4/279 Hinson Margaret Jan 4 Black Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1858 taken out w/ her mother Ann 4/340 Hinson Margaret Jan 3 Black West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1857 mother Ann 4/305 Hinson Margaret Jan Colored West Chester An order to bring in 09/07/1855 mother Ann 4/267 Hinson Margaret Jan 2 Black Schuykill Haven Alms Supported in the poor house 11/12/1856 mother Ann 4/288 Hinson Margaret Jan 3 Black Ran away 11/23/1856 taken by her mother Ann 4/289 Hinson Rachael Ann 2 Died in poor house or deceased 04/19/1858 4/337 Hinson Rachel Ann Child Dismissed or discharged 03/08/1856 mother Ann 4/279 Hinson Rachel Ann 20m Black West Chester An order to bring in 06/29/1857 mother Ann 4/305 Hinson Rachel Ann 1 Black Schuykill Haven Alms Supported in the poor house 11/12/1856 mother Ann 4/288 Hinson Rachel Ann 13m Black Ran away 11/23/1856 taken by her mother Ann 4/289 Hinton Samuel 46 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hinton Samuel Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hislet Susan 26 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Hislet Susanna 25 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hobbs Eliza West Chester An order to bring in 07/18/1858 & her 3 yr. old child 4/344 Hobbs Eliza Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1858 took her child Francis Edward 4/345 Hobbs Francis Edwar Child Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1858 mother Eliza 4/345 Hodge Pompey Negro New Garden Absconded 03/03/1813 absconded, came back, left,absc 1/63 Hodge Pompey 62 07/17/1819 1/128 Hodge Pompey 09/16/1820 error see before 1/144 Hodge Pompey 11/13/1819 error 1/130 Hodge Pompey Negro 12/27/1816 1/91 Hodge Pompey Left without permission 1814 1/69 Hodge Pompey 60 Negro Absconded 1817 1/97 Hodge Pompey 63 Absconded 1820 1/134 Hodge Pompey 64 Negro Supported in the poor house 1821 1/149
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hodge Pompey 65 Negro 1822 1/167 Hodge Pompey 66 1823 1/184 Hodge Pompey 67 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/203 Hodgins John West Chester An order to bring in 04/19/1857 4/301 Hodgins John Dismissed or discharged 06/07/1857 4/303 Hodgson Amos Supported in the poor house 08/28/1844 came in w/ his wife Mary 4/39 Hodgson Amos Dismissed or discharged 09/02/1844 4/39 Hodgson Mary Supported in the poor house 08/28/1844 came in w/ her husband Amos 4/39 Hodgson Mary Dismissed or discharged 09/02/1844 4/39 Hoffman Anna 4 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hoffman August West Bradford An order to bring in 10/28/1858 4/352 Hoffman August Ran away 11/02/1858 4/352 Hoffman Joshua West Chester An order to bring in 08/22/1850 4/169 Hoffman Mary Ann 23 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hoffmon Anna Moria Supported in the poor house 04/30/1846 a boarder 4/76 Hoffmon Anna Moria Supported in the poor house 04/30/1846 a boarder 4/76 Hoffner Anna Maria Removed or transferred 1841 RQS Hoffy Edward Supported in the poor house 10/26/1857 4/311 Hofneal Peter 45 Died in poor house or deceased 06/18/1853 4/229 Hofner Ann Maria 2 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hofner Anna Maria 3 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hofner Anna Maria 4 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1830 M Henry Lony, Eflw RQS Hofner John Infant Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Hofner Mary Ann 22 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hofner Mary Ann 24 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Hofner Mary Ann 24 Absconded 1830 RQS Hofner Mary Ann 25 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hogan James West Chester An order to bring in 07/15/1853 4/230 Hogan James Ran away 07/26/1853 4/231 Hogan Mathew Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M Abner Chalfont, Emrl RQS Hogan Sebastian 1826 RQS/4
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hogan Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 02/12/1858 4/330 Hogan Thomas West Bradford An order to bring in 12/30/1858 4/361 Hohn Peter 34 Canal Died in poor house or deceased 09/30/1822 1/179 Holady Latishaia 11 Black Died in poor house or deceased 04/04/1850 4/162 Hold Elizabeth 43 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Hold Margaret Died in poor house or deceased 1832 RQS Hold William 47 Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Holden Frances West Marlborough An order to bring in 06/09/1848 pregnant, child George 4/124 Holden Francis Supported in the poor house 09/05/1848 delivered a child, Joseph 4/128 Holden Francis Ran away 10/11/1848 4/129 Holden George 2 Supported in the poor house 06/09/1848 came in w/ his mother Frances; or last name Howl 4/124 Holden George 2 Black Died in poor house or deceased 08/18/1848 4/127 Holden Isabella Absconded 04/02/1843 absconded w/ James Williams 4/10 Holden Isabella Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1835 M Joseph I. Downing, Ecln RQS Holden Joseph Supported in the poor house 09/05/1848 mother Francis 4/128 Holden Joseph 19d Black Died in poor house or deceased 09/24/1848 4/129 Holderman Sarah Vincent 08/29/1819 1/129 Holford Enoch Dismissed or discharged 05/07/1855 4/263 Holford Enoch Dismissed or discharged 06/09/1856 4/283 Holford Enoch Supported in the poor house 06/14/1856 4/283 Holford Enoch Supported in the poor house 11/08/1855 4/269 Holiday Grace 30 Black Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Holiday Judith 4 Negro Westtown Bound, apprenticed, by a master 02/18/1815 M Arthur Andrew, Oxfr 1/82 Holl Joseph West Chester An order to bring in 01/08/1857 4/296 Holland Daniel West Chester An order to bring in 03/28/1856 4/280 Holland Daniel Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1856 4/280 Holland Edward 35 Vincent 12/18/1823 from the Canal 1/200 Holland Edward 36 Died in poor house or deceased 1824 1/203 Holland James Buffalo Supported in the poor house 12/20/1844 4/45 Holland James Buffalo Dismissed or discharged 12/21/1844 4/45 Holland Mary 26 Negro 12/06/1823 or last name Jacobs 1/200
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Holland Mary 27 Negro 1824 or last name Jacobs 1/208 Holland Peter 50 Uwchlan Supported in the poor house 04/06/1843 4/10 Holland Peter 50 Died in poor house or deceased 05/13/1843 4/12 Holland Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Holland Thomas 40 East Brandywine Supported in the poor house 04/15/1845 4/55 Holland Thomas 40 Died in poor house or deceased 06/07/1845 4/58 Holland William Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 4/74 Holland William Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1846 4/74 Holland William 35 Supported in the poor house 12/12/1845 4/66 Hollas Patiens Dismissed or discharged 10/12/1848 taken out by his son/in/law 9/23 4/129 Hollens George 60 Coventry Absconded 04/10/1820 1/141 Holles George Black Kennett Died in poor house or deceased 03/24/1809 1/34 Holles Patience 45 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Holles Patience Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Hollin John 25 West Chester Absconded 06/10/1822 1/177 Hollingswort Samuel 28 Lancaster County Poor Dismissed or discharged 06/25/1813 1/65 Hollingswort Thomas London Grove An order to bring in 02/20/1849 4/139 Hollis Joseph Absconded 1838 RQS Hollis Joseph Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Hollis Patience Lancaster County Supported in the poor house 02/25/1848 4/120 Hollis Patience East Fallowfield An order to bring in 03/28/1849 4/141 Hollis Patience Left with permission 05/22/1844 4/34 Hollis Patience Dismissed or discharged 09/23/1843 taken by daughter 4/20 Hollis Patience Dismissed or discharged 10/11/1849 taken out by her daughter 4/148 Hollis Patience Supported in the poor house 11/16/1843 4/24 Hollis Patience 46 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hollis Patience Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1834 RQS Hollis Patience Removed or transferred 1836 RQS Hollis Patience 51 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hollis Patience Absconded 1840 RQS Hollis Patience 60 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hollowell John 36 East Caln Absconded 09/17/1820 1/144 Hollowell Lewis Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1842 4/202 Hollowpeter Abraham Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Holman John 52 Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 05/14/1817 1/104 Holman John Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Holman Jonas 14 12/29/1805 1/18 Holman William 14 Pikeland 02/05/1801 1/5 Holman William 18 1804 1/10 Holman William 19 1805 1/16 Holman William 20 1807 1/21 Holmes Daniel M. Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/20/1847 M Benjamin I. Miller, ECln 4/102 Holmes Daniel M. Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 04/20/1847 M Benjamin I. Miller, ECln 4/102 Holmes Daniel Miller 12 Black East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 03/14/1847 4/99 Holmes Daniel Miller 12 Black East Marlborough Supported in the poor house 03/14/1847 4/99 Holmes George Absconded 1836 RQS Holms Elizabeth 6 Gone without permission 1827 mother Hannah RQS Holms Hannah 22 Gone without permission 1827 & children Elizabeth & Susannah RQS Holms Susannah 1 Died in poor house or deceased 1827 mother Hannah RQS Holster Christian Absconded 01/22/1818 1/114 Holster Christian 60 Goshen Dismissed or discharged 02/16/1817 1/103 Holt Joseph Dismissed or discharged 03/23/1857 4/299 Holt Margaret York County Left with permission 12/23/1816 1/96 Holt William Downingtown An order to bring in 11/24/1858 4/355 Holtan Mary Ann 1 08/24/1812 M Jacob Stong LOxf 1/57 Holton Elizabeth 19 Upper Oxford Dismissed or discharged 02/25/1811 1/48 Holton Elizabeth Gone without permission 06/26/1811 taken by mother Mary Ann 1/49 Holton Jane Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1836 M Rebecca Baker RQS Holton Mary Ann Gone without permission 06/26/1811 took her child Elizabeth 1/49 Holton Peter Removed or transferred 1832 RQS Holwel William Supported in the poor house 04/16/1850 returned by Hadley Baldwin 4/164 Hood John New London 09/27/1810 1/42
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hood John 25 New London 09/28/1806 1/20 Hood John 27 1807 1/25 Hood John 26 1807 1/21 Hood John 48 1809 error 1/30 Hood John Left with permission 1811 1/44 Hood John P. Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 01/11/1851 4/179 Hood John P. Dismissed or discharged 01/13/1851 4/179 Hood Margaret Dismissed or discharged 07/29/1853 taken out by her father 4/231 Hood Margaret Ann Oxford An order to bring in 08/05/1851 4/187 Hood Margaret Ann Lower Oxford An order to bring in 12/14/1854 4/253 Hood William 95 East Bradford 04/18/1817 crossed out 1/104 Hoofman Anna Moria Dismissed or discharged 07/17/1846 taken out by her brother William 4/80 Hoofman Anna Moria Dismissed or discharged 07/17/1846 taken out by her brother William 4/80 Hook John East Fallowfield Dismissed or discharged 05/05/1823 1/194 Hook John 65 West Chester Left with permission 05/25/1825 1/230 Hook John 1826 RQS/4 Hook Sally 21 Tredyffrin Dismissed or discharged 1/7 Hooper Jane 69 Supported in the poor house 1842 RQS Hooper Stephen 28 West Chester Died in poor house or deceased 1806 1/23 Hoopes Jane 70 Died in poor house or deceased 10/31/1849 4/149 Hoopes Jane 69 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hoopes Martha Bound, apprenticed, by a master 01/07/1805 M Amos Worthington, Gshn 1/15 Hoopes William Absconded 1837 RQS Hoopman Samuel Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Hoopner Ann Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1833 M Michael Gregg, Kent RQS Hoopner Mary Ann Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Hoops Emmor Newlin An order to bring in 04/16/1851 4/184 Hoops Evan Supported in the poor house 01/21/1857 4/296 Hoops Evan Newlin An order to bring in 06/23/1854 4/246 Hoops Evan Gone without permission 07/14/1856 4/284 Hoops Evan Supported in the poor house 09/02/1855 4/267
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hoops Evan Left with permission 10/06/1854 4/250 Hoops Evan Supported in the poor house 10/18/1856 4/287 Hoops Evan Gone without permission 11/14/1856 4/288 Hoover Benjamin 24 Canal Absconded 01/00/1823 1/191 Hop Andrew Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Hop Andrew West Chester An order to bring in 11/19/1857 4/314 Hopkins James Phoenixville Supported in the poor house 01/11/1848 4/118 Hopkins James Dismissed or discharged 03/27/1848 4/121 Hopkins James Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1857 4/301 Hopkins James Dismissed or discharged 04/16/1856 4/281 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 04/18/1848 4/123 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 05/03/1857 4/302 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 05/12/1856 4/282 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 07/03/1858 4/343 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 08/01/1857 4/306 Hopkins James Dismissed or discharged 08/17/1857 4/307 Hopkins James Supported in the poor house 11/09/1857 4/313 Hopkins James Unionville An order to bring in 12/05/1855 4/270 Hopkins Jane Chester County Poor H Dismissed or discharged 08/03/1818 taken by mother Rachel, returned 1/116 Hopkins Jane 9m Dismissed or discharged 1819 taken by mother Rachel 1/124 Hopkins Jerry 70 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Hopkins Jerry 71 Black Supported in the poor house 1840 RQS Hopkins Jerry 80 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Hopkins Jerry Died in poor house or deceased 1842 RQS Hopkins Mary 23 Negro 1826 RQS/11 Hopkins Moriah 20 Negro Charlestown Left with permission 02/17/1818 took her child 1/115 Hopkins Rachel 21 East Fallowfield Left with permission 07/25/1818 took her child Jane & returned 1/116 Hopkins Rachel 22 Absconded 1819 child Jane, later returned 1/124 Hopkins Rachel 23 Absconded 1820 1/137 Hopkins Rebekah 2w Newlin Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1812 taken by father Jerry 1/57 Hopkins Rebekah 2 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1813 1/62
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hopkins Samuel Negro Chester County Poor H Left with permission 1818 taken by mother Moriah 1/116 Hopkins Samuel 2 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Hopkins Sarah 2 Negro Newlin Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1812 taken by father Jerry 1/57 Hopkins Thomas Black Dismissed or discharged 03/05/1851 4/181 Hopkins Thomas West Chester An order to bring in 11/22/1850 4/172 Hopps Andrew West Bradford An order to bring in 10/17/1858 4/351 Hopps Andrew Ran away 11/02/1858 4/352 Hops Andrew Dismissed or discharged 11/29/1858 4/356 Horn George 87 Died in poor house or deceased 02/25/1853 4/225 Horne George Supported in the poor house 06/27/1844 4/36 Horne George Left with permission 07/27/1845 4/60 Horne George East Caln Supported in the poor house 08/04/1843 4/17 Horne George Left with permission 08/25/1846 4/82 Horne George Left with permission 08/25/1846 4/82 Horne George Left with permission 10/02/1843 has a leave of abscence for a few days 4/21 Horne George Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Horne George Supported in the poor house 10/19/1844 was gone for 2 wks 4/41 Horne George Dismissed or discharged 10/21/1844 4/41 Horne George Supported in the poor house 12/16/1844 4/45 Horner Christopher West Chester An order to bring in 11/26/1858 4/355 Horner Christopher West Chester An order to bring in 12/30/1857 4/319 Hornifer Andrew 72 Pikeland 01/19/1802 1/7 Hornifer Andrew 74 Died in poor house or deceased 1804 1/11 Horton Ann 18 West Chester 11/29/1821 1/164 Horton Ann Left with permission 1822 1/171 Hoskins Huram 33 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Houghrin William Dismissed or discharged 08/28/1843 4/18 Houghton George Phoenixville An order to bring in 01/06/1858 4/326 Houghton George Dismissed or discharged 01/20/1858 4/327 Houghton George Dismissed or discharged 01/20/1858 4/327 Houlston Harriet Black Dismissed or discharged 03/28/1848 taken out by her husband 4/121
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Houser Charles Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1858 4/346 Houser John G. 47 Coventry Left with permission 02/11/1816 1/91 Houser Reinard East Caln 12/07/1825 belongs to DaCo 1/233 Houser Reinhart Died in poor house or deceased 1826 DaCo RQS/4 Houskeeper James East Whiteland Died in poor house or deceased 04/11/1817 1/103 Housted Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Houstin Joseph 47 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Houston James 1825 1/221 Houston James 60 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/3 Houston James Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Houston Joseph 48 Dismissed or discharged 1830 RQS Houston Rachel 58 12/27/1823 returned 1/210 Houston Rachel 59 Left with permission 1825 1/225 Houston Rachel 61 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Houston Rachel Died in poor house or deceased 1839 RQS Houston William 60 West Fallowfield Left with permission 10/04/1823 1/197 Howard Amy Coatesville An order to bring in 01/05/1850 4/157 Howard Amy Dismissed or discharged 01/12/1850 4/157 Howard Ann 25 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Howard Beal Lower Oxford An order to bring in 12/15/1846 4/89 Howard Elizabeth Chester County Poor H Gone without permission 01/09/1818 mother Elizabeth 1/115 Howard Elizabeth 28 12/09/1815 4 children 1/85 Howard Elizabeth 28 1816 1/89 Howard Elizabeth 29 1817 1/100 Howard Elizabeth 30 Gone without permission 1818 1/112 Howard Hannah 1 12/09/1815 mother Elizabeth 1/85 Howard Hannah 1 1816 1/89 Howard Hannah 2 1817 1/100 Howard Hannah 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1818 M Richard Pursoll Hnyb 1/112 Howard Isaac Black Downingtown An order to bring in 12/05/1849 4/151 Howard Jacob 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Howard Jacob 4 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Howard Jacob 4 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Howard Jacob Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Howard James 40 Negro Philadelphia Alms Hou 01/03/1818 1/114 Howard James 41 Negro 1819 1/121 Howard James 42 Negro 1820 1/133 Howard James 43 Negro Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/149 Howard Joanna Black Kennett Square An order to bring in 07/24/1857 4/306 Howard Joanna Black Supported in the poor house 08/28/1857 delivered a child Sarah 4/307 Howard Joseph 17 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/20/1846 4/73 Howard Joseph 17 Black Philadelphia Alms Hou Supported in the poor house 02/20/1846 4/73 Howard Joseph Black Taken out for a trial period 02/24/1846 taken on trial by T. Entrican, M.D. 4/73 Howard Joseph Black Taken out for a trial period 02/24/1846 taken on trial by T. Entrican, M.D. 4/73 Howard Mary 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/09/1815 M Joshua Peirce, EMrl/ mother Elizab 1/85 Howard Mary 7 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1816 M Joshua Peirce, EMrl 1/89 Howard Mary Martha 7 Died in poor house or deceased 07/03/1858 4/343 Howard Mary Martha 6 Lower Oxford An order to bring in 08/31/1857 4/308 Howard Patrick Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1856 wife Sarah 4/280 Howard Patrick West Chester An order to bring in 11/07/1855 wife Sarah 4/269 Howard Rebecca 7 Negro East Caln Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/16/1819 M William Corbet WChs 1/129 Howard Rebecca Gone without permission 1826 w/ Master RQS/11 Howard Rebecca 21 Black Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Howard Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Howard Rebecca Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Howard Rebecca Absconded 1836 RQS Howard Rebecca Absconded 1842 RQS Howard Rebekah 3 12/09/1815 mother Elizabeth 1/85 Howard Rebekah 3 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1816 M James Butler, Uwch 1/89 Howard Samuel West Chester Dismissed or discharged 01/23/1805 1/14 Howard Samuel Absconded 1839 RQS Howard Sarah Dismissed or discharged 03/30/1856 husband Patrick 4/280
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Howard Sarah 9m Black Died in poor house or deceased 06/08/1858 4/341 Howard Sarah Infant Black Supported in the poor house 08/28/1857 mother Joanna 4/307 Howard Sarah West Chester An order to bring in 11/07/1855 husband Patrick 4/269 Howard Tempe 4 East Caln 08/16/1819 M Isaac Carpenter WBrd 1/129 Howard Tempe Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/28/1824 M Isaac Carpenter in exchange for Susan Williams 1/227 Howard Tempe 14 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Howard Temperance Dismissed or discharged 1832 RQS Howard Temperance 23 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Howard Thomas 5 12/09/1815 mother Elizabeth 1/85 Howard Thomas 5 1816 1/87 Howard Thomas 6 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1817 M Joshua Peirce EMrl 1/97 Howard William Supported in the poor house 03/11/1850 returned by James Love 4/161 Howard William 21 West Bradford Left with permission 07/05/1824 from E. Speakman's in WBrd 1/215 Howard William Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/17/1847 M Janis Love, WFlw 4/107 Howard William Black Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/17/1847 M Janis Love, WFlw 4/107 Howard William Black Taken out for a trial period 09/12/1843 taken on trial by George Reed of Doerun 4/19 Howard William Bound, apprenticed, by a master 09/17/1850 M Joseph K. Singley, EWht 4/170 Howard William 20 West Chester 10/20/1821 1/163 Howard William Black Taken out for a trial period 11/13/1846 taken on trial by Mr. Love, WFlw 4/87 Howard William Black Taken out for a trial period 11/13/1846 taken on trial by Mr. Love, WFlw 4/87 Howard William 20 Left with permission 1822 1/167 Howard William 20 1823 1/184 Howard William Removed or transferred 1833 RQS Howard William 1 Black Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Howard William 3 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Howard William 4 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Howard William 5 Black Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Howard William Removed or transferred 1839 RQS Howe Brice Absconded 1815 1/81 Howel Ann Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS Howel Martha Dismissed or discharged 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Howel William Taken out for a trial period 03/14/1850 taken on trial by Hadley Baldwin 4/161 Howel William Dismissed or discharged 06/10/1850 taken out by Joseph K. Singley, EWht 4/166 Howell Abigail 75 Negro Honeybrook Died in poor house or deceased 06/25/1823 1/195 Howell Hannah 11 Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 01/04/1824 or last name Wilson 1/210 Howell John Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 01/12/1824 brought in an order for Samuel Floyd 1/211 Howell Mary 44 Philadelphia Alms Hou Left with permission 01/15/1824 1/210 Howkins Samuel New Garden An order to bring in 01/09/1849 4/137 Howkins Samuel 19 Died in poor house or deceased 01/14/1849 4/137 Howton Patrick West Chester Left with permission 02/17/1816 1/91 Hoxworth Edward 29 Philadelphia Alms Hou Absconded 08/14/1822 1/177 Hoylston Harriet Black East Vincent Supported in the poor house 03/20/1848 pregnant 4/121 Hual James Downingtown An order to bring in 11/27/1854 4/252 Hubber Henry 30 Vincent Removed or transferred 05/07/1824 sent to PhAh 1/214 Hube Frederick Marshallton An order to bring in 02/29/1852 4/202 Hube Frederick Dismissed or discharged 03/01/1852 4/202 Hudabaugh George Absconded 1836 RQS Huddle Ann 24 Philadelphia Alms Hou 11/11/1815 pregnant 1/84 Huddle Ann 24 Absconded 1816 1/89 Huddle John Chester County Poor H 12/06/1815 mother Ann 1/85 Huddle John 24d Died in poor house or deceased 1816 died at 2m old 1/87 Hudson Ann Collins 14 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1816 M James Starrett, LOxf 1/89 Hudson Catharine Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Hudson Thomas 42 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Hudson Thomas Absconded 1838 RQS Hudson thomas 36 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Hudson Thomas Absconded 1839 RQS Hues William Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Huffemyer Anna Maria Chester County Poor H 11/00/1825 mother Mary Ann 1/233 Huffmeyer A.M. 1 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Huffmeyer M.A. 21 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/11 Huffnal Peter London Britain An order to bring in 03/05/1853 4/225
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Huffumyer Mary Ann 20 Philadelphia Alms Hou 09/03/1825 1/231 Hufner John Infant Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hufner Mary Ann 23 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Hufty Thomas Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS Huggins Josiah Supported in the poor house 12/10/1858 4/358 Huggins Josiah Supported in the poor house 12/23/1858 4/359 Huggins Josiah G. Dismissed or discharged 08/30/1858 4/348 Hughes Abner Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Hughes Eleanor Died in poor house or deceased 1838 RQS Hughes Elizabeth 70 West Vincent Supported in the poor house 02/18/1848 4/120 Hughes Elizabeth 81 Died in poor house or deceased 04/18/1850 4/164 Hughes Elizabeth Charlestown An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Hughes Elizabeth Charlestown An order to bring in 06/15/1847 4/104 Hughes Henry Dismissed or discharged 03/22/1858 4/334 Hughes Henry West Bradford An order to bring in 11/22/1857 4/314 Hughes James 3 Black West Caln Supported in the poor house 09/07/1843 deserted by father 4/19 Hughes James Black Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1845 taken out by his mother 4/64 Hughes John Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1850 4/158 Hughes John Dismissed or discharged 03/03/1858 4/332 Hughes John West Bradford An order to bring in 06/28/1855 4/265 Hughes John Dismissed or discharged 08/13/1855 4/266 Hughes John 7 Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/23/1858 mother Mary 4/350 Hughes John Dismissed or discharged 10/21/1855 4/269 Hughes John Downingtown An order to bring in 11/17/1849 4/150 Hughes John West Bradford An order to bring in 11/28/1857 4/315 Hughes Lidia New Garden An order to bring in 08/22/1843 4/18 Hughes Louisa Jane 5 Black Taken out for a trial period 04/22/1845 taken on trial by Marshall W. Attken, Penn 4/56 Hughes Mary Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/23/1858 & 3 children; John, Michael & Mary 4/350 Hughes Mary 2m Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/23/1858 mother Mary 4/350 Hughes Michael 4 Phoenixville An order to bring in 09/23/1858 mother Mary 4/350 Hughes Sarah Jane 16 Supported in the poor house 12/15/1857 cancelled her indenture 4/316
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hughes Sarah Jane 16 Bound, apprenticed, by a master 12/15/1857 M John Bracken, Penn 4/317 Hughes Susan Jane 3 West Caln Supported in the poor house 10/05/1843 deserted 4/21 Hughs Ann Zonetta Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hughs Catharine 11 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/00/1823 M Joseph McClellan, Brnd 1/193 Hughs Catharine 11 Negro Brandywine Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/25/1823 M Jesse McClellan, Brnd 1/193 Hughs Eliza Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hughs Henry 7 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/00/1823 M Joseph Hughs, Brnd 1/193 Hughs Henry 7 Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 03/25/1823 M Joseph McClellan, Brnd 1/193 Hughs James Dismissed or discharged 03/06/1854 4/242 Hughs James West Chester An order to bring in 12/22/1853 4/236 Hughs Jenkin 70 Willistown 10/19/1818 1/118 Hughs Jenkin 70 Died in poor house or deceased 1819 1/121 Hughs John East Whiteland An order to bring in 10/28/1845 4/64 Hughs Joseph 16 Sadsbury 12/24/1825 1/233 Hughs Joseph Dismissed or discharged 1826 RQS/4 Hughs Mary 26 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Hughs Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1841 RQS Hughs Sarah Jane 11 Marshallton An order to bring in 06/11/1853 4/229 Hughs Sarah Jane 12 Taken out for a trial period 06/17/1853 taken out on trial by Edward Hicks, LGrv 4/229 Hughs Susan Jane Black Taken out for a trial period 09/01/1846 taken on trial by Mr. Hamilton, Lndn 4/83 Hughs Susan Jane Black Taken out for a trial period 09/01/1846 taken on trial by Mr. Hamilton, Lndn 4/83 Hughs William 22 Colored East Fallowfield Absconded 01/29/1820 1/140 Hughs William Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1827 RQS Hughs William Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Hughston James Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hughston James 60 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hughston Rachel Left with permission 1821 1/153 Hughston Rachel 62 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hughston Rachel 53 Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hull John Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Hull Josephus Died in poor house or deceased 1835 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hulton Evan 9 Dismissed or discharged 01/26/1858 taken out by his mother 4/328 Humerick Philip Dismissed or discharged 07/05/1858 4/343 Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1836 RQS Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1837 RQS Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1838 RQS Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1840 RQS Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1841 RQS Humes Hannah Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1842 RQS Humes James 43 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Humes James 58 Supported in the poor house 1839 RQS Humes James Dismissed or discharged 1839 RQS Humes James Dismissed or discharged 1840 RQS Humes James 60 Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Humes Jane 58 London Britain 08/01/1824 1/215 Humes Jane 58 Died in poor house or deceased 1825 1/225 Humes John 56 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Humes William New London Died in poor house or deceased 10/25/1807 1/27 Hummel Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1833 RQS Hummel Isaac Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Hummell Elizabeth Dismissed or discharged 1834 RQS Humrich Philip West Bradford An order to bring in 10/11/1854 4/251 Humrick Philip Downingtown An order to bring in 03/10/1858 4/332 Humrick Philip Dismissed or discharged 05/21/1855 4/263 Humrick Philip Downingtown An order to bring in 12/13/1853 4/236 Hungan Harriette Phoenixville An order to bring in 08/08/1857 & her child Archibald Murphy 4/307 Hungan Harriette Dismissed or discharged 11/05/1857 4/312 Hunn Moses Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Hunter Edward Died in poor house or deceased 1834 RQS Hunter James West Bradford An order to bring in 02/06/1850 4/159 Hunter James Dismissed or discharged 02/13/1850 4/159 Hunter John 51 Colored Died in poor house or deceased 07/27/1854 4/247
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hunter John Supported in the poor house 09/13/1849 again 4/147 Hunter Oliva Dismissed or discharged 1837 RQS Huntworth John Dismissed or discharged 02/23/1849 4/139 Huntzinger Daniel 21 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Hurl James West Chester An order to bring in 11/14/1856 4/288 Hurl James Dismissed or discharged 12/11/1854 4/253 Hurley Catharine Sadsbury An order to bring in 07/17/1856 & her child Franklin 4/285 Hurley Franklin 10m Sadsbury An order to bring in 07/17/1856 mother Catharine 4/285 Hurley Hannah 15 Tredyffrin 10/17/1820 1/145 Hurley John Dismissed or discharged 07/09/1857 4/305 Hurly Eleanor Kennett Aided or assisted out of the poor house 05/25/1824 1/214 Hurly Eleanor Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/225 Hurly Hannah 15 Died in poor house or deceased 1821 1/153 Hurly Lydiaann Removed or transferred 1837 RQS Hurly Stephen Aided or assisted out of the poor house 04/21/1821 1/149 Hurly Stephen 85 East Caln Aided or assisted out of the poor house 09/28/1815 taken by Ann Edge 1/84 Hurly Stephen 85 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1816 1/86 Hurly Stephen 86 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1817 1/97 Hurly Stephen 87 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1818 1/109 Hurly Stephen 88 Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1819 1/121 Hurly Stephen 80 1822 1/167 Hurly Stephen 81 East Caln Died in poor house or deceased 1823 1/184 Hurst James West Chester An order to bring in 06/16/1854 4/245 Hurst James Ran away 06/26/1854 4/246 Husband Dianna 30 Dismissed or discharged 1829 RQS Husband Mary 5 Died in poor house or deceased 1829 RQS Hussinger Daniel Absconded 1832 RQS Hustead Robert 30 Supported in the poor house 10/04/1843 4/21 Hustead Robert Left with permission 10/05/1843 4/21 Husted Joseph 57 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Husted Joseph Black Died in poor house or deceased 1841 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Husted Rachel 67 Supported in the poor house 1838 RQS Huston Ann 57 Willistown 11/08/1819 1/130 Huston Ann Collins 14 East Caln 12/08/1815 1/85 Huston Hugh 45 East Nantmeal 03/02/1818 1/115 Huston Hugh 46 Left with permission 09/10/1819 date returned 1/121 Huston Hugh 47 1820 1/133 Huston Hugh 48 Supported in the poor house 1821 returned from leave 1/149 Huston Hugh 49 Died in poor house or deceased 1822 1/167 Huston James 51 Upper Oxford 05/23/1820 1/142 Huston James 51 Supported in the poor house 1821 1/149 Huston James 52 1822 1/167 Huston James 53 1823 1/184 Huston James 61 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Huston James 62 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Huston James 63 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Huston James 64 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Huston James 67 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Huston James 68 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Huston James 70 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Huston James Died in poor house or deceased 1837 RQS Huston Rachel 50 06/17/1820 1/143 Huston Rachel 63 Supported in the poor house 1828 RQS Huston Rachel 56 Supported in the poor house 1830 RQS Huston Rachel 57 Supported in the poor house 1831 RQS Huston Rachel 58 Supported in the poor house 1832 RQS Huston Rachel 60 Supported in the poor house 1833 RQS Huston Rachel 62 Supported in the poor house 1834 RQS Huston Rachel 64 Supported in the poor house 1835 RQS Huston Rachel 66 Supported in the poor house 1836 RQS Huston Rachel 66 Supported in the poor house 1837 RQS Huston Sarah 50 Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Huston Steward Negro Bound, apprenticed, by a master 05/27/1817 M John Morgan Nwln 1/104 Huston Thomas 80 Birmingham 11/13/1800 1/1 Huston Thomas 84 1804 1/10 Huston Thomas 85 Died in poor house or deceased 1805 1/15 Hutcheson Hannah West Chester Left with permission 10/26/1818 husband William, child Rebekah 1/118 Hutcheson Rebekah 3 West Chester Left with permission 10/26/1818 parents William & Hannah 1/118 Hutcheson William Negro West Chester Left with permission 10/26/1818 wife Hannah, child Rebekah 1/118 Hutcheson William 22 Negro West Chester 12/07/1817 1/107 Hutcheson William 22 Left with permission 1818 1/109 Hutchinson Anna Maria Supported in the poor house 03/23/1857 4/299 Hutchinson Anna Maria Supported in the poor house 05/02/1857 delivered a child, David Edward 4/302 Hutchinson Anna Maria Supported in the poor house 08/21/1858 & her son David Edward 4/347 Hutchinson David E. 15m Supported in the poor house 08/21/1858 mother Anna Maria 4/347 Hutchinson David Eward Infant Supported in the poor house 05/02/1857 mother Anna Maria 4/302 Hutchinson George 40 Supported in the poor house 03/21/1843 4/9 Hutchinson George Dismissed or discharged 04/13/1843 4/10 Hutchinson John Dismissed or discharged 03/24/1857 4/299 Hutchinson John Dismissed or discharged 04/07/1856 4/280 Hutchinson John Supported in the poor house 05/18/1857 4/302 Hutchinson John Supported in the poor house 07/17/1858 4/344 Hutchinson John Dismissed or discharged 08/09/1858 4/346 Hutchinson John Supported in the poor house 08/17/1858 4/347 Hutchinson John Dismissed or discharged 09/09/1858 4/349 Hutchinson John Supported in the poor house 09/26/1855 4/268 Hutchinson John 42 Dismissed or discharged 1831 RQS Hutchison Anna Maria Dismissed or discharged 09/18/1857 husband John & child David E. 4/308 Hutchison David E. 4m Dismissed or discharged 09/18/1857 parents John & Anna Maria 4/308 Hutchison John Supported in the poor house 07/03/1856 4/284 Hutchison John Dismissed or discharged 07/14/1856 4/284 Hutchison John Supported in the poor house 08/16/1856 4/285 Hutchison John Dismissed or discharged 08/31/1857 4/308
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hutchison John Supported in the poor house 09/15/1857 4/308 Hutchison John Dismissed or discharged 09/18/1857 wife Anna Maria & child David E. 4/308 Hutchison John Dismissed or discharged 10/07/1856 4/287 Hutchison Margaret Bound, apprenticed, by a master 1834 M John Brown, Estn RQS Huter John Left with permission 09/03/1849 4/147 Huttabaugh George 55 Coventry Absconded 09/09/1823 1/196 Huttabaugh Peter 63 Dismissed or discharged 1809 came home 1/35 Huttabaugh Peter 64 1810 1/37 Huttabaugh Peter 65 1811 1/44 Huttabaugh Peter 66 Died in poor house or deceased 1812 1/51 Huttebaugh George 58 Honeybrook 02/29/1824 1/212 Huttebaugh George 52 Supported in the poor house 1826 RQS/4 Huttebaugh Peter 58 1804 1/10 Huttebough Peter 59 1805 1/16 Huttebough Peter 60 Dismissed or discharged 1807 1/21 Hutterbaugh Peter 54 Vincent 01/02/1800 1/5 Hutton Adeline 3 Unionville An order to bring in 01/09/1858 parents William & Elizabeth 4/326 Hutton Alfred 5 Unionville An order to bring in 01/09/1858 parents William & Elizabeth 4/326 Hutton Elizabeth Unionville An order to bring in 01/09/1858 husband William & 3 children; Alfred, Adeline & Eme 4/326 Hutton Elizabeth Removed or transferred 01/20/1858 taken out by DlCo & her 3 children; Alfred, Adeline & 4/328 Hutton Emeline 3 Unionville An order to bring in 01/09/1858 parents William & Elizabeth 4/326 Hutton Evan 9 New London An order to bring in 01/05/1858 4/326 Hutton George West Chester An order to bring in 11/22/1856 4/289 Hutton William Unionville An order to bring in 01/09/1858 wife Elizabeth & 3 children; Alfred, Adeline & Emelin 4/326 Hutton William Ran away 01/16/1858 4/327 Huzzard Dinah 50 Black Supported in the poor house 1841 RQS Huzzard William 68 Black Supported in the poor house 1829 RQS Hwmphy John Dismissed or discharged 07/28/1858 4/345 Hyden Elizabeth 14 Uwchlan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 07/27/1819 1/129 Hydendry Caroline 3m Uwchlan Left with permission 1823 taken by her mother Mary 1/188 Hydendry Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1821 1/154
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA Poorhouse Admissions 1800-1858
Last Name First Name Age Race Place of Residence Action taken by Directors Date Notes Bk/Pg Hydendry Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1822 1/171 Hydendry Elizabeth Uwchlan Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1823 1/188 Hydendry Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1824 1/208 Hydendry Elizabeth Aided or assisted out of the poor house 1825 1/225 Hydendry Mary 27 Uwchlan Left with permission 1823 took her child Caroline 1/188 Hydendry Phebe Chester County Poor H 03/11/1823 mother Mary 1/192 Hydundry Caroline 2 Uwchlan 12/12/1822 1/181 Hydundry Mary 26 Uwchlan 12/12/1822 pregnant 1/181 Hymoding Godfrey Dismissed or discharged 02/19/1855 4/259 Hymoding Godfrey Dismissed or discharged 03/26/1856 4/279 Hymoding Godfrey Valley An order to bring in 10/26/1854 4/251 Hynes Catharine 6m Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 parents James & Mary 4/277 Hynes Catharine Infant Supported in the poor house 08/17/1855 mothere Mary 4/267 Hynes James West Chester An order to bring in 01/05/1854 wife Mary 4/241 Hynes James Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 wife Mary & child Catharine 4/277 Hynes Mary West Chester An order to bring in 01/05/1854 husband James 4/241 Hynes Mary Dismissed or discharged 01/28/1856 husband James & child Catharine 4/277 Hynes Mary Supported in the poor house 08/17/1855 delivered a bastard child Catharine 4/267 Hynson James Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/27/1844 M Amos F. Eves, NLnd 4/38 Hynson James New London An order to bring in 08/27/1844 4/38 Hynson Joshua New London An order to bring in 08/27/1844 4/38 Hynson Joshua Bound, apprenticed, by a master 08/27/1844 M John F. Cunningham, NLnd 4/38 Hyson Enoch 4m Goshen Dismissed or discharged 07/03/1801 twin brother Henry 1/6 Hyson Henry 4m Goshen Dismissed or discharged 07/03/1801 twin brother Enoch 1/6 Hyson Patrick 30 Supported in the poor house 1827 RQS Hyson Patrick Dismissed or discharged 1828 RQS Hyson Valentine Colored West Chester Absconded 10/19/1816 1/95
Chester County Archives and Record Services, West Chester, PA