This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cwalcott Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.franklin/4127.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I checked the on-line catalog of the VT Historical Society, but no luck. A google search turned this up (not records, unfortunately): http://www.poorhousestory.com/poorhouses_in_vermont.htm Also, see this thread on genforum: http://genforum.genealogy.com/vt/franklin/messages/106.html 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.