Poor Relief

Historical Introduction

Schemes

• Castletown Poor Man's Relief Society
• Dorcas Society
• House of Industry
• Lasnon's Charity
• Old Poor House (Wanton's charity)
• ...

Official Inquiries

• 1869
• Lists of named individuals from 1869
  • West of Island
  • Braddan - Lunatic Asylum
  • Braddan - House of Industry
  • Braddan/Douglas - supported by House of Industry

 Reports (+Lists)

• 1730 - Douglas
• 1749-1793 - Special Sunday Collections at Jurby
• 1753/4 + 1791 - Donations Bride
• 1784 - Sir George Moore gives 4ton coals to Poor of Peel
• 1818
• 1822

Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received The Editor © F.Coakley , 2006