I too would LOVE to read a book on the FULL history, from 1819(?) to up until it became the county home, (not necessarily even mentioning it being sold and becoming Transitions HC..).
My great grandmother's younger brother was a resident of the almshouse from 1916 to 1923 when he died of Measles at the age of 30! I'd love to learn more about him. His name was Paul Richard Weidner. The 1920 census lists him as a pauper.
I'm seriously contemplating a hashtag campaign to cancel Gettysburg upon learning the shocking nondiverse composition of the Gettysburg Almshouse during the 1860.
Fascinating presentation especially, even though it focuses on the battle at points but also a glimpse of 19th century American society and how it tried to offer assistance to its unfortunates.
It should also be noted that using the term "insane" was rather nonspecific. It could mean someone. Is actually suffering some form of psychosis BUT it was also possible for someone who is reasonably sane to be labeled insane just to get them out of the way - eg a husband who wants to get rid of his wife.
No mention of Gen. Francis Barlow? Do we know in what specific buildings Gen. Barlow was treated and where Lt. Wilkeson died? That modern map overlay is excellent, thanks for this video.
Great program!
I too would LOVE to read a book on the FULL history, from 1819(?) to up until it became the county home, (not necessarily even mentioning it being sold and becoming Transitions HC..).
My great grandmother's younger brother was a resident of the almshouse from 1916 to 1923 when he died of Measles at the age of 30! I'd love to learn more about him. His name was Paul Richard Weidner. The 1920 census lists him as a pauper.
Great presentation as always! Learned so much .. thanks
I'm seriously contemplating a hashtag campaign to cancel Gettysburg upon learning the shocking nondiverse composition of the Gettysburg Almshouse during the 1860.
Fascinating presentation especially, even though it focuses on the battle at points but also a glimpse of 19th century American society and how it tried to offer assistance to its unfortunates.
It should also be noted that using the term "insane" was rather nonspecific. It could mean someone. Is actually suffering some form of psychosis BUT it was also possible for someone who is reasonably sane to be labeled insane just to get them out of the way - eg a husband who wants to get rid of his wife.
No mention of Gen. Francis Barlow? Do we know in what specific buildings Gen. Barlow was treated and where Lt. Wilkeson died? That modern map overlay is excellent, thanks for this video.
Barlow was treated at the Benner Farm across Rock Creek. Wilkeson died at the infirmary building of the almshouse. Glad you enjoyed the program!
@@AdamsCountyHistoricalSociety Thank you for the clarification. I am enjoying your videos.