OS1/26/20/94

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POORHOUSE [Abbey] Poorhouse
Poorhouse
Poorhouse
Provost R Brown
Mr William Hodge Town Clerk
Mr David Semple Writer
012.06 A Very extensive Collection of one, two and three Storey buildings Slated and in good repair, Was erected in 1849 from Assessments levied on the inhabitants of the Abbey Parish, and is Supported by Annual Assessment levied on Said inhabitants, Contains the usual males and females Wards, Dining hall, Governors house, Board Rooms, males & females Probationary Wards, Cook house, Washhouse, Laundry, Deadhouse, Several Airing grounds for both Sexes, With a very extensive vegetable Garden Attached; It is under the management of a Parochial Board, and is conducted With Strict economy, and with Attention to health, Cleanliness and good Order, there are also Attached a Chaplain who acts as Schoolmaster, Inspector of Poor, One Surgeon and four district Surgeons. The internal management is Committed to a Governor and Matron With the usual Assistants the average number of inmates for the last half year are 133 males and 147 females.

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