The Historical Development of the Poor Law of Connecticut |
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... person , whether he , or she walk diligently in a constant lawful employment , attending both family duties , and the public worship of God , and keeping good order day and night , or otherwise . And shall then complain of any such ...
... person , whether he , or she walk diligently in a constant lawful employment , attending both family duties , and the public worship of God , and keeping good order day and night , or otherwise . And shall then complain of any such ...
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... person , . . . with , or without license , shall here- after sojourn . . . within the limits of any plantation in this jurisdiction , for . . . one whole year , every such person shall to all purposes ( in reference to any plantation ...
... person , . . . with , or without license , shall here- after sojourn . . . within the limits of any plantation in this jurisdiction , for . . . one whole year , every such person shall to all purposes ( in reference to any plantation ...
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... person come to live in any town in this government , and be there received and entertained three months , if by sickness , lameness or the like , he comes to want relief ; he shall be provided for by that town wherein he was so long ...
... person come to live in any town in this government , and be there received and entertained three months , if by sickness , lameness or the like , he comes to want relief ; he shall be provided for by that town wherein he was so long ...
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... person , unless security accept- able to the selectmen and authority had been given to secure the town from expense . The important clause , how- ever , was the provision made for the intruder . The author- ity in each plantation might ...
... person , unless security accept- able to the selectmen and authority had been given to secure the town from expense . The important clause , how- ever , was the provision made for the intruder . The author- ity in each plantation might ...
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... persons found wandering from town to town , having no passes . " The law ordered all ferrymen to stop such , under a penalty of 20s . , and allowed any person meeting them to stop them and take them before the next justice . The laws of ...
... persons found wandering from town to town , having no passes . " The law ordered all ferrymen to stop such , under a penalty of 20s . , and allowed any person meeting them to stop them and take them before the next justice . The laws of ...
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