"What was once called the
Lehigh County Home is now a nursing home run by the county. I do
not know what kind of records are available for the home. The
address is 350 South Cedarbrook Road, Allentown, PA 18104. The
phone number is 610-395-3727."
peggyt@early.com
PERSONAL
NOTES FROM READERS:
"I haven't had the chance to research this much further, but my
great grand father, Elmer Schuler (1878-1956) was Director of the Poor in
Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA."
Colleen O'Byrne pa18229@ptd.net
RECORDS:
OBITUARIES
Which Involved Those Who Lived or Worked
at the LEHIGH COUNTY ALMSHOUSE
[This is great historical reading! It should be of interest to
everyone -- not just those who are seeking information about
those people whose obituaries are included. PHL
]
CEMETERIES:
We are hoping to build this
base of information about the poorhouse in LEHIGH county
through the helpful participation of readers. All are requested
to submit items of interest by sending e-mail
to The Poorhouse Lady.
