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 111 Biennial Report of the State Board of Corrections and Charities 1875 LAPEER The poor-house in this county is situated in the township of Mayfield, about two miles from the village of Lapeer, upon a good farm of eighty acres. A good barn and out-houses are attached to the premises. It has a fair young orchard, and a tolerably good garden; but little effort has been made to beau- tify the premises. A good flowing well on the place furnishes ample water for bathing and other purposes, yet there is no provision for baths. There are twelve children in the estab- lishment, all under eleven years of age; one an infant only three months old. The matron of the establishment last year did $40 worth of knitting besides doing all the ordinary sew- ing for the house. On the day of visitation all was confusion, incident to the rebuilding of the house. There are quite a number of old people here, two idiots, and five insane persons, one of which is a female. The cries of the insane woman could be heard over the whole house. It was heart-sickening to witness the little children in this establishment, mingling with the vile, demented, crazy, and older paupers. The general appearance of the premises is good, but the noise of the hammers and the saw, intermingled with the cries of insanity and of the children, made the place at ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 112 that time confusion itself. The keeper of this house is a sin- gle man and the female department is managed by a matron and assistants. There is no cellar under this building, on account of the water being near the surface of the ground. =========================================================================== Abstract of the Reports Superintendents of the Poor State of Michigan, 1891 [41] Lapeer. - The poorhouse is located in the township of Mayfield. Facilities for bathing, bath tubs with hot and cold water. Buildings are warmed by steam and ventilated by flues in chimneys and transoms over doors. The treatment of paupers is humane. Food is good and plain. Clothing is woolen and cotton. The sick have the attendance of the county physician when needed. We have no special accommodation for the insane and idiotic. Children are educated at the district school. =========================================================================== Page 140 Biennial Report of the State Board of Corrections and Charities 1907-1908 LAPEER Infirmary three miles from Lapeer. Is practically a four story building, the basement and attic both being used. Aside from this defect the house is fairly well planned. A new water power has been installed and the defects in drainage have been removed. It is well lighted and ventilated and provides good bathing facilities. =========================================================================== 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/ ===========================================================================