This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JudyFlorian Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elliott/6678.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Most children in "reformatories" in the 1800s through 1930s at least did not get put there because of wrongdoing. Instead, most were orphans or the parents were ill, or unable to care for their child/children. Some were put in "county homes" for the aged or disabled. Often the county Court House has old ledger books of these "homes." Judy Florian Board Administrator Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.