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From: "Trev" <>
Subject: Re: Query -- Ashley, Day, Oller, Stice
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 23:52:22 -0600


>Also interested in any insite into why some children, especially girls, are found in
seemingly unrelated households at around age 7. Were they sent out as "mother's
helpers" to other families to earn their keep?
>
>Thanks in advance

Kathy,

>From what I have read, townsfolk were paid out of county coffers, to take care of the
poor, elderly, and orphans. They (townsfolk) were usually designated by a court after
applying for the job, and it looks like it went on a year-by-year basis.

In return for giving these individuals a place to live, food, and clothing, they were
expected to help with the daily chores.

Best Regards, Trev

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