The Poorhouse records for every County in NY State are at the NY State Archives in Albany, on microfilm. They are not alpha, but great fun to search. Each field is not always filled in. Often much is not known about the inmate; however, the person who admitted him; or at least is the next of kin or close friend is given. Sometimes as address for this person. Inmates name Age, birthplace Last residence (1906-1921 only) How long in US if not a citizen How long in NY State At what port landed 91875-1905 only) If head money paid (1875-1905 only) If Naturalized, when and where (1906-1921 only) Birthplace of each parents Inmates education Habits (temperate or intemperate Habits of ftaher If arents dependent or self-supporting If grandparents, brothers, sisters, and other relatives dependent or self-supporting (1875-1905 only) Inmate's occupation Religion (1906-1921 only) If a parent, how many children living (1875-190 only) Health and dependency of children (1875-1905 only) What labor can inmate perform If inmate has rec'd public relief If inmate has rec'd private relief (1875-1905 only) If parents or other relatives have rec'd relief (1875-1905 only) If inmate previously in an institution Names and addresses of relatives or friends (1906-1921) Deanna