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Subject:
Parish Care
From:
Sally Phillips <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:14:48 -0700
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What scenario is implied when someone who appears to have close family, adequate funds, and a respected position in a community is provided aid by the parish?
 
Here is a quote from the October 1761 meeting of the Cumberland vestry in Lunenburg County:
 
To John Inloe for services about the Church -- 200
To Matthew Lines to the care of George Phillips Gent -- [amount illegible]
 
In August 1761 George Phillips was listed as a member of the vestry.  I know he had family in Lunenburg and land.
 
At what point did the parish step in and provide care when, by today's standards, that was the role of the family?
 
Thank you.
 
Sally Phillips

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