Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2014 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= USGenNet Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Page 108 Biennial Report of the State Board of Corrections and Charities 1873 JACKSON This poor-house is situated on an undulating piece of land not far from the city of Jackson. There are a few shade trees in front of the house, and a vegetable garden, but no attention is paid to the cultivation of flowers and small fruits. The buildings are old, long, and low, and do not present an appear- ance at all proportioned to the wealth of the county. There are no idiots in the establishment now, but there are eight insane persons, two blind men, three cripples, and twelve per- sons between the ages of sixty and seventy. One of the insane women, in addition to insanity, has the St. Vitus' dance, and is constantly going through a variety of nervous contortions. She is ugly and hard to manage. The general appearance of everything is orderly. There are four children in the house, one of whom, a little girl nine years old, is suffering from a ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 109 hip disease. She seems to be well cared for, as do all the children. The whole number of paupers in the institution was thirty-four. There are three men in this institution who have been in good circumstances, and several of the insane have been tolerably well educated. One of the old men, eighty- two years of age, had considerable property, but made it over to his son on condition of his support. He formed a dislike to his son's wife, and came here rather than to live with her. Those who have brought themselves here by their vices and proffigacy are usually the worst to take care of, and the most fault-finding. =========================================================================== Abstract of the Reports Superintendents of the Poor State of Michigan, 1892 Page 40 Jackson. - The poorhouse is located in the township of Blackman, and is in good condition. Facilities for bathing, bath rooms in both departments and on both floors. The buildings are heated by steam. Ventilation is by open fireplaces in hospital rooms and ventilating shafts in all chimneys. Food consists of beef and pork, fresh and salt, and vegetables in season. The clothing is good. A physician is hired by the year. We have wards for the insane in both departments. The children are sent to Coldwater. =========================================================================== Page 140 Biennial Report of the State Board of Corrections and Charities 1907 JACKSON Infirmary four miles from Jackson. A two story brick building and basement, well planned for separation of sexes; is provided with toilet facilities and has good water supply and sewerage and is well ventilated; has a steam heating plant and good fire protection. The property was much run down and in need of repair which has been accom- plished to some extent. =========================================================================== If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access more of our growing collection of FREE online information by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/ ===========================================================================