Finacial aid in 1912

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Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 5 Send Message	Kieron	Report	6 Oct 2007 23:53
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 5 Send Message	Hello during my research I have discovered that my GGrandfather died in 1912 at the age of 42, leaving seven children (the eldest was 12) and his wife. His wife did not remarry for 11 years. They must have found life very hard....does anyone know if there was financial aid available to them at this time or would they of had to rely on the extended family? thanks Kieron
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 107 Send Message	Al M	Report	7 Oct 2007 13:31
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 107 Send Message	The workhouse would certainly have been available to them.
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 99 Send Message	feralcat	Report	7 Oct 2007 15:11
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 99 Send Message	Hi, I found this, hope it helps... Until the mid 19th century, the local parish provided the ‘safety net’ of financial aid, shelter or food for those in need. The poor relief work of the individual parishes was gradually taken over by unions of parishes run by boards of guardians. The records of these bodies can contain the same information as those of the parishes. Their descriptions are to be found among the local government archive lists. http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/archives/2919.asp