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OHIO POORHOUSE HISTORY by county

 

Postcard Caption: 
New Logan County Infirmary, near Bellefontaine, O(hio)

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PERSONAL NOTES FROM READERS:
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LOCAL NOTES:
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RECORDS:

 

The following original records (and microfilm where so noted) may be found in the local government records in the special collections of Wright State University
in Dayton.(3640 Colonal Glenn Highway)
DIRECTORS MINUTES 1895-1905                                                     VOL 
RECORD OF INMATES 1850-1978                                                   MFM

OHS Microfilm

 

Note: For every county in Ohio it would be a good idea to check the statewide resources listed below.     PHL
We have found so many infirmary/poorhouse records for Ohio that we have created a special page for the references -- which will be found in a table alphabetized by county.
(WPA) INVENTORIES OF THE COUNTY ARCHIVES OF OHIO -- 
EXCERPTS RELATED TO POORHOUSE (INFIRMARY) HOLDINGS 
During the 1930's and 1940's the Work Projects Administration (WPA) began the process of inventorying County Archives of Ohio. Those which inventoried infirmary records have been transcribed and links are here posted on a table. 
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CEMETERIES:
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We are hoping to build this base of information about the poorhouse in LOGAN county through the helpful participation of readers. All are requested to submit items of interest by sending e-mail to The Poorhouse Lady.

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