Orphans were also children that could not be cared for by
their parents, even if living. Many children were placed in
the Orphan House that perhaps had a sick parent, or
parent(s) in the poor house, or during wartime, and some
were abandoned.

And yes, I have seen most often that single mothers placed
their children in the orphanage until they remarried, were
able to care for them after the death of their spouse,  were
able to place them with family or friends, or left their
children there where they were able to find work through
being indentured and hopefully able to learn a trade.


Janet Nielson Jilote
Chas, SC

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