Guilford County NcArchives Court.....Poor House, Keeping Of 1839
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Source: Patriot (greensboro, Nc)
Written: 1839

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA         
GUILFORD COUNTY       
WARDEN COURT
21st Aug, 1839

It is ordered by the Court that a change be made in the keeping of the 
Poorhouse, so that the keeper shall keep the poor by the head, feed and clothe 
them comfortably for two years from the 25th of December next, and have 
benefit of the plantation where the poor reside, and do all necessary repairs, 
thereto. - The keeper may purchase the stock, the crop on hand, the farming 
tools, and other chattels belonging to the County, except the clothing, 
bedding, etc. Any persons desiring to become the keeper their proposals in 
writing to any of the Wardens or the clerk in one month from this date. - Bond 
and approved security will be required.
   Wardens are WILSON S. HILL, JAMES HENDRICKS, GEORGE SPRUCE, RICHARD 
SHELTON, WM. KIRKMAN, JOHN SWAIM and CHRISTOPHER HIATT.
-- NATHAN MENDENHALL, Clerk


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