Tompkins, John
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elijah D. and John Tompkins Social Services Account Book, 1843 - 1851
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0209
Abstract
This account book is an interesting
observation into 19th century social services or attitudes. The notations in the little
account book indicate that Elijah D. Tompkins had the title of “Overseer of the Poor.”
The entries seem to have been made by an officer of the local government whose job was
to deal with the diverse problems of a New Jersey township believed to be Hanover Township.
Many entries are made regarding dealing with the indigent and the 19th century attitudes
toward the poor....
Dates:
1843-1851
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections