In the 1840 census, one of my ancestors has "county poorhouse" next to his name (which goes a long way toward explaining why he has over 70 people in his household). Does anyone have any information on the poorhouse? Carol Ann
Enter Sussex N.J. Poorhouse in your browser or go to www.poorhousestory.com Phyllis ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:20 PM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Sussex County Poorhouse > In the 1840 census, one of my ancestors has "county poorhouse" next to his name (which goes a long way toward explaining why he has over 70 people in his household). Does anyone have any information on the poorhouse? > > Carol Ann >