The Historical Development of the Poor Law of Connecticut |
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Page 18
... cared for in public or private institutions . The period 1875-1903 has been preeminently that of special legislation . Strictly speaking , the period closed with the revision of 1902 , though the changes made by the general assembly of ...
... cared for in public or private institutions . The period 1875-1903 has been preeminently that of special legislation . Strictly speaking , the period closed with the revision of 1902 , though the changes made by the general assembly of ...
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... cared for . As compared with the New Haven law of 1656 , this was more liberal in the matter of residence , the term being three months instead of a year , but less liberal in that re- movals were not prohibited . The law simply made a ...
... cared for . As compared with the New Haven law of 1656 , this was more liberal in the matter of residence , the term being three months instead of a year , but less liberal in that re- movals were not prohibited . The law simply made a ...
Page 47
... cared for in the home of the marshal , with " little amendment . " In 1648 the marshal asked to be relieved from the burden , and the court ordered her husband " to take her home or else get another place where she might be kept and ...
... cared for in the home of the marshal , with " little amendment . " In 1648 the marshal asked to be relieved from the burden , and the court ordered her husband " to take her home or else get another place where she might be kept and ...
Page 49
... cared for under the provisions of the general statutes with reference to inhabitants and the sup- port of the poor . It is improbable that any idiot or insane person would be allowed to remain in a town where he did not belong.2 1 Col ...
... cared for under the provisions of the general statutes with reference to inhabitants and the sup- port of the poor . It is improbable that any idiot or insane person would be allowed to remain in a town where he did not belong.2 1 Col ...
Page 55
... cared for as in the former law . The length of service was also specified , " a man child until he shall come to the age of twenty - one years ; and a woman child to the age of eighteen years , or time of marriage , " and it was added ...
... cared for as in the former law . The length of service was also specified , " a man child until he shall come to the age of twenty - one years ; and a woman child to the age of eighteen years , or time of marriage , " and it was added ...
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