Several months ago, someone asked me what was an "Overseer of the Poor". I explained it the best I could, but I have just come across an article printed in the "Virginia Cavalcade" magazine, winter 2000 issue that explains their duties. This is an interesting article about the Overseers of the Poor and their duties, especially in connection with the poorhouses. Gloucester Co. is mentioned briefly in the article. Here is the address: http://www.poorhousestory.com/VA_Rogues_17.htm Jane G.