House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Author: House of Industry : City of Toronto Digitizing sponsor: Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Contributor: City of Toronto Archives Transcription completed Feb 2019 (updated Feb 2020) by the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society from a manuscript at the City of Toronto Archives: Fonds 1035, Series 802, File 1. See The Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous for the digitized manuscript and this transcription. Notes on the transcription: In the transcription, each page of the manuscript begins with a page header including a hyperlink to the digitized manuscript. Spacing has been added to improve readability. Transcription is faithful to the original manuscript preserving spelling and punctuation. Symbols used: {…} = a best guess caused by uncertainty in the transcribed word; or missing information indicated by space left blank by the author where text was intended […] = an alternate spelling suggested by another source; or translation of a manuscript symbol; or a notation to record a manuscript error (for example, where case numbers are skipped or re-used) ^…^ = text inserted by an author of the manuscript in the margin or above a line \…\ text struck out by an author of the manuscript ____________________________________________________________ House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 1 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/1 Jany. 12th 1855 Mrs. Smith of Yonge Street (No. 198) brought a note from the Mayor stating the fact of an infant having been left at her door a few days since. The Mayor requested that the Child should be received with the House untill the Mother could be found. The request was acceded to and the Superintendent directed to find a proper Nurse for the infant out of doors on the best terms he may be able to make. 1. Mr. Beatty Trueman applies to take William Greig see No. 46 in Relief Book. the Weekly Committee have given up the child to Mr. Beatty Trueman himself after trial the usual Indenture to be entered into. 2. The Weekly Committee for the week ending 6th Jany. after examining the diff. [different] tenders for Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, [etc.] \after\ decided as follows Mr. Edwd. Lawson Yonge Street Toronto to supply Grocery and Bread; Mr. Peter Hutty to supply Meat; Mr. Noble Harper to supply \Milk\ the House with Milk. January 6, 1855. J.P. Battersby Jany. 26 3. Mrs. Dennis of Richmond Street No. 4 Doors West of York Street applied to the Weekly Committee to take in an infant that has been left with her by one of her boarders. The Committee recommended her to go to the Mayor to see whether the mother could not be found & if she failed in discovering the mother, then to come again. 4. Ellen Blakly was employed as wet nurse to a child in the House by the name of Mary Yonge aged about 3 months mother having abandoned it. Mother’s name thought to be Secord from Markham, Husband sent to penitentiary for Forgery. The child is called Yonge because the mother left it in a house on Yonge St. E. Blakley lives 2nd house on Agnes East of Elizabeth St. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 2 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/2 5. I have examined Eliza Ward this day, & am of opinion that while her residence in the House of Industry is indispensable for a time, merely as a place of refuge. She being more imbecilic than affected with any more {decided} form of insanity, nonetheless, it would be advisable that she should be sent back to her friends in Dublin, as soon as the navigation would permit. It is clearly one of those cases in which certain members of a family or parish authorities at home send out incapables to Canada or the United States with a view to economy and the saving of trouble. Feb. 9th 6. Superintendt. reports that a woman named Eliza Ward sent to the house of Mr. Brent, is not a proper person to retain in the house, being very troublesome, will not go to bed but sits up \half\ naked & acts other wise like a maniac. document produced signed by Medical Officer “that said Ward is a lunatic” referred back to Medical officers and if they give the necessary certificate, the Supt. will send her to the Lunatic Asylum 7. Superintendent reports the conduct of Jane Horan, as extremely bad, refusing to do what Mrs. Hancock ordered her, besides making use of very bad language to Mrs. Hancock. Commtt. will not allow her to remain in the house ordered to be discharged. 13th. No wood for distribution Notice to J.W. MacDonell Esq. of Jno. Murphy See [Case] 236 [1854?] February 5/55. 16th. 8. Committee met this day. Rev. S. Lett, Dr. Tolfree. there was no wood for distribution either this day or on last Tuesday and it is uncertain whether there will be a supply next week. Under these circumstances & considering the severity of the weather the Comee. directed the Superintendent to \see\ \the\ wait on the Treasurer & request him to make arrangement with the proprietor of some wood yard in the City to give a quarter cord of wood to each of the persons to whom the Committee may grant an order to that effect this day, & to those who received order last Friday. 20th. 9. The Superintendent is instructed to have the child Wm. Gregg restored to the house, the Committee not approving of his being bound to Trueman Beatty or remaining with him any longer. Members of the Committee present this day, Mr. Mathers and Revd. Grasett House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 3 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/3 10. The Superintendent is authorized to send Jane Waters to Mr. St. John of Brock. 11. The Superintendent reports Jane Granfield to the Weekly Comtt. who left the House on Sabbath Morning to go to Church and has not returned. 12. In reference to the above case the Committee recommend the Superintendent to Communicate with the agents of the female protection society to see what can be done to save her from her old habits. 13. The case of Thomas Lively was brought before the Committee who recommend that the boy be retained in the house for a fortnight longer and that if at the end of that time no applications are made by persons of his own denomination to be then placed out with any suitable applicant. 14. The Committee recommend the Superintendent to prepare a form to be printed of applications for children and of certificates from ministers or magistrates so as to facilitate the business of application and save trouble to the parties. J.H. Robinson J. Lukin Robinson John Tyner 15. Notice sent this day to Rev. H.J. Grasett with reference to the boy Lively giving the information contained in minute No. 13. deliverd. by J. Smyth W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] 16. Supt. reports that the father of Maria Innis has been to see the child and was informed he must see the Committee and with them make arrangements to give them up to the House, or to remove them \away\ from the Institution. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 4 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/4 March 2nd Weekly Committee for Friday Present J. Tyner Esq. 17. Mr. James Avery of Brock, Farmer, well recommended, applied for a boy. The Supt. informed the Committee that since Tuesday Committee sat, He has discovered a name amongst the applicants belonging to the Church of England who had not been supplied with a boy; one John Miller Esq. from Owen Sound. The Board ordered the supt. to write to Mr. Miller and wait a suitable time, and if no answer, then the boy Thos. Lively, must go to Mr. Avery Brock. Tuesday 6 March 1855 6th Committee met. Pr. [present] Rev. Dr. Burns, Mr. Richard Yates, Mr. Stayner 18. On a statement made by Rev. Mr. Grasett regarding the case of Thomas Lively refd. [referred] to in last and former minute, the Committee unanimously found that Mr. Clough the gentleman recommended by Mr. Grasett on the information of the Rev. Mr. Ardagh of Barrie has the prior right to the boy, and Rev. Grasett was requested to let him know this and to apologise in name of the Committee for any inconvenience he may have been put to by not receiving the boy yesterday when he had come in for the purpose in terms of communication which had been made to him. Robt. Burns T.A. Stayner 7th 19. Notice to Dr. Bovell this morning by the Hands of the Porter of the gate, to visit the Sick. Friday 9th March 1855 Committee met 20. The case of Cogan and children (see Register) referred to the general board on Tuesday & they may remain in the mean time. Case of M. McIntosh (see Reg. [Register]) refd. to the board on Tuesday. Case of Julia Becher (see Reg. [Register]) refd. to the Monthly Committee Robt. Burns T.A. Stayner House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 5 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/5 1855 March 12. 21. Ann Clarke got permission from Mrs. Hancock to visit her sister in the city on last Saturday & she went to see Dr. Aikins Queen St. who as Clarke says agreed to take her into the Hospital, at any time she would go without any certificate, as she could not get the Drs. to do anything for her, at the House of Industry. The Superintendent reported this to Dr. Badgley who ordered the Supt. to discharge her on Monday morning so that she might go to Dr. Aikins. With reference to the above case of Ann Clarke, the particulars having been related to me by the Superintendent, I recommended him to discharge her from this Institution. Francis Badgely 22. I have this day visited Ann Gallagher with a view to offering an opinion as to the propriety of her being removed from this Institution. She is fast sinking under Pulmonary Consumption & her death will be much hurried by removal to a situation where she will stand in need of the comforts which she possesses here. Under these circumstances I cannot sanction her removal at this season or at this period of her {disease}. 15th March 1855 Francis Badgley, M.D. 23. Rose Folley an Inmate of the House partially blind. left the House about on Sunday afternoon last without leave. Applies to be readmitted into the House again. permission granted, provided she be in future in subjection to the Superintendent, but if she be ^not^ in subordination the Superintendant has power to send her away. 16 March 1855 John Thom Chairman Present also Mr. E. Hobson, Esq.) Present also R. Woodsworth , Esq.) Present also R. Cathcart, Esq.) Weekly Committee Supt. 24. Read a letter from Mr. Geo. Wilson farmer of Medonte complaining of the bad conduct of James Hines aprenticed to him from this House in February 1854. This case had better be referred to the general committee. H.J. Grasett J.P. Battersby House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 6 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/6 25. Michael McClure & Thos. Paisley. Inmates of the House, applied to be discharged, have refused until after the receipt of their pension, due to them as Military Pensioners, on the 1st of April. April 3rd 26. Read a letter from Mr. Howard Sect. Bible Society acceeding to the request of the Superintendent & granting 24 copies of the Scriptures for the use of the Inmates. The Secretary is requested to acknowledge gratefully this gift. 27. Notice served this day on T.J. O’Neil, Esq. of three children now in House by the name of Cogan to be apprenticed out. children belonging to the Roman Catholic Ch. Mary Elizabeth Cogan aged 9 years William Cogan 6 [years] Catharine Cogan 5 [years] W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] April 9th 28. Anne Gallagher was seen by me this morning at the request of the Superintendent who stated that the Sisters of Charity were desirous of taking her under their own charge. She is very anxious herself to leave the Institution. I have accordingly advised the Supt. to allow her to be removed as soon as possible. N. Bethune, M.D. 29. The present inmates Bungard [Bongard] and Sexton having violated the rules of the Institution with reference to medical treatment out of the house, as evidenced by a notice sent to the Superintendent by Dr. Cadwell, I have recommended the Superintendent to discharge them. N. Bethune, M.D. April 13th 30. Letter from Newton Pool of Peterboro regarding the case of Mary Anne Swan. Paper to be kept. Agree to let Mr. Poole part with the girl for the reasons specified in his letter. He is thereby released from his obligations, if the General Committee confirm this. 30 1/2. Gibbons & Wife was at the House again last night Supt. wants them to do a little work but they refused. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 7 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/7 1855 April 17 31. Case 465, of 1853. Mary Mason, whose child was placed by her in this House, 27th March 1853. Supt. reported that parents are now able to maintain the child & he was therefore authorised to take immediate steps for returning the child to them. 32. ([Case] No. 29, 226) Jeremiah Sexton & Charles Bongard. Supt. authorised to provide them lodgings and trifling necessaries, pending the arrangement now making between the Mayor & medical attendant. 18th 33. John Gibbons and his wife are at the gate again for lodgings. The Superintendent refuses admitting them by order of the Committee. 34. Anne Jane Robinson is sufficiently well to be discharged. N. Bethune, M.D. 35. Gibbons & Wife came to the House again on Sunday Evening was admitted. John Gibbons and wife applied again for admission which was not allowed in consequence of an order made by another Committee. 36. Robert Ross seeking relief and lodging being sick of consumption order to the Superintendent to grant him lodging until examined by the medical gentleman in attendance, upon whose report his case will be decided. 37. Henry Gough a Pensioner of the Department of Public Instruction for Upper Canada, admitted to the house upon the condition of his giving the Superintendent of the house an order on the Superintendent of education for the pension payable to him, the order to be given in advance; Ann Ryan allowed temporary relief with one loaf bread. George Brooke House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 8 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/8 1855 May 5th 38. I have examined Robert Ross this day & find him to be labouring under Consumption & likely to be a tax on the Institution. He has saved a little money & he is anxious to return to Scotland. I would strongly recommend that he should be assisted in his wishes, as a small outlay at present might be a considerable saving in the end. F.M. Russell, M.D. 7th 39. As there is little prospect of affording relief to Adam Miller I would recommend to the Board his being sent back to Niagara. F.W. Russell, M.D. Weekly Committee T.J. O’Neil, E. Hobson and W.M. Westmacott, Esqrs. 8th 40. In the case (30 [39]) of Adam Miller, we have ordered that he be sent back to Niagara, that a sum of from seven & six pence to ten shillings be expended if necessary by the Superint. on paying his passage thereto & that his brother be informed of his removal being ordered. See [Case] 30 [39]. 41. In the case of Robt. Ross Mr. Hobson promised to make application on his behalf to the St. Andrew’s Society with a view to obtain some assistance towards getting him to Scotland which he was anxious to accomplish. 42. John Lewis allowed to remain in the House until Monday when the Superint. will endeavour to obtain a free passage for him by Steamer to Hamilton from whence he expects that the Rev. Mr. Geddes will forward him to his destination Grimsby. Paid 7/[shillings] 6 [pence] 43. Joseph Bloomfield ordered to be sent by railroad to Barrie to receive aid from that Municipality. In this case ten shillings may be expended. 44. Joseph Sanderson allowed to remain in the House for a short time. 45. Patrick Landrigan do. [ditto]. 46. Sarah Glenn ordered Bread for a weeks time was recommended by Mrs. Grassett. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 9 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/9 1855 May 8th 47. Edward Wiley. aged 22 English. Church of Engld. Shoemaker was admitted into the temporary building about a week ago, but owing to his very dangerous condition was taken into the house, ordered to remain. E. Hobson Terence J. O’Neill 11th Friday Committee Present. E. Hobson Esq. 48. Margaret White See 1087 in old book the Superintendent is ordered to send Mrs. White back to St. Catherines where she has a Sister living & where she desires to go, and to get her a passage on the Steamer on the best terms he can. E. Hobson. 49. Ann Jane Robinson see [Case] 343 1/2 old book March 8th 1853. This case referred to the General Meeting E. Hobson 50. The Weekly Committee would suggest the necessity of some improvement in the drainage of the privy. May 14th Weekly Committee Jno. Tyner, Jno. Doel and Thos. Storm, Esqrs. Present Mr. Tyner & Doel 51. The Superintendent called upon the Weekly Committee To have them order Richard Clarke to be sent to St. Catherines where he had lived for the last ten years ordered to be sent down to the Niagara Boat along with Adam Miller who is also sent back to Niagara. So the Expence of one Cab may answer for both. See [Case] 149 (in 54 [1854]) for Clarke and [Case] 360 for Miller also this book [Case] 39 & 40. 52. Wm. Rees has been in the House since 13 April See 359 comes before the Committee to ask assistance to carry him back to Dundas. He is able to work and must do so and provide himself with means. is a blacksmith by trade. Supt. to pay his passage to Hamilton. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 10 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/10 not being able to get imployment in the City. 53. Margt. Stewart. Bread to be continued. 54. Michael Cahill who was sent to the House by Dr. Bovill, was kept for the night Supt. brought his case before the attending Physician Dr. Russell who ordered him to leave the House in the morning as not being a fit case for this \House\ Charity. 55. Jno. \Tanner\ Trainer Widower R.C. Irish in Canada five years resided in Innisfil labourer lost his Sight and wanted to get down to Montreal the Committee ordered the Supt. to get him a passage on the best terms he can. 56. {blank} Evans two children brought to the House on Saturday evening by one of the police Mrs. Evans called for the children on Monday Committee order them to be given to the Mother. 57. The Weekly Committee would suggest the necessity of some drainage for the privy and would call the attention of the General Committee to this matter today. 57 1/2. Joseph Bloomfield to be sent back to East Gwillimsburry and 10/ [shillings] alld. [allowed] him to pay his fare. John Doel John Tyner May 22nd Weekly Committee Rev. A. Sanson, J. Tolfree, and Geo. Brooke, Esqrs. 58. Ann Jane Robinson See [Case] 34 & 49 the Committee have seen her this morning and she requested them to send her down to Whitby to her mother. Supt. ordered to pay for passage down to that place. J. Tolfree House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 11 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/11 1855 May 23rd 59. Adam Miller who was sent to Niagara as blonging to that Municipality; was sent down by the boat today with a letter to the Superintendent; stating that He has no claim upon them, and that they have no Institution for taking care of such cases. He also brought a letter to the Mayor of this City. The Supt. took him in, until the Weekly Committee decide his case. See 39, 40 and 360 relief book. 29th Weekly Committee Rev. Dr. Green, P. Paterson and J.P. Battersby Esqrs. Present none. June 1st Friday Committee Present Mr. Battersby 60. The case of Adam Miller will be best decided by the Genl. Committee. 61. Mary Gallagher, recommended by Mr. Cathcart, to be received temporarily into the House till the medical men decide upon her case. 62. Mary Donnelly, 15 years old, Irish, R.C, 1 year in Canada, no friends in Canada sent out by poor house, sent from Hospital here. Dr. Russell is requested to say if this case is one fit for this House. J.P. Battersby 63. \Wm\. ^James^ Lawrance 25 years Irish R. Catholic, three years in Canada, two weeks in Toronto, from St. Johns’ refused admission into the Hospital Sent to the House by Dr. Russell for admission Says he has no friends living either in the Country or in Ireland. He is in the last stages of consumption. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 12 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/12 1855 June 1 64. Mary Gallaher 17 years Irish R. Catholic four years in Canada and nearly all that time in Toronto, has been two or three times in Hospital. and now living with Capt. Dicks Lady but not sufficiently strong to keep her place, see [Case] 61. The Superintendent will proceed at once to order the Lumber for the drain, at Burris’ Steamsawmill, two inch plank for the sides, eight inches wide; & two inch plank fourteen inch wide for top; and one inch board for bottom, and to employ men to do the work. E. Hobson 65. I consider James Lawrence a fit and proper person to be retained in the Institution on account of his delicate state of health, being in the last stages of consumption. W. Haswell June 2 Weekly Committee Rev. W.S. Darling, R. Cathcart and J. Harrington, Esqrs. 66. Alex Bird aged 64 years Irish. Church of England. Weaver. Four Years out from Ireland Wife Dead last summer. has 5 children two Girls at Holland Landing in Service at 4 Dollr. a Mo. One 19 yrs. one 16 yrs. one Girl at Weston aged 24. Gets [dollars] 4 a Mo. 1 boy aged 22 years went to the States last fall. One boy at home Aged 20 years. Simple. This Simple Boy gets work on the wharf and maintains himself. advised to give him a loaf of Bread a week & some wood when needed. 67. James Laurence. see case 63. Admitted into the house. 68. Michael Johnston aged 35 years partially blind. Wants to go to Montreal gave him a line to the Mayor to further his desires. 69. Ann Mullen aged 20 years R. Catholic Irish. Two years out. has an Illegitimate Child 6 weeks old. She is a healthy looking Girl. Wants to be admitted with her child into the House. refused admission but gave her a line for admission to Magdalen Asylum. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 13 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/13 70. The case of Adam Miller see [Case] 59. Came under Consideration when the Weekly Committee wrote a letter to the Mayor of Niagara and directed the Superintendent to forward it as concurred in by Mr. Battersby. Note of the 2nd Inst. 71. The Superintendent reports the death of Edward Whiley who died on the 4th inst. of consumption. See Case 47 Robert Cathcart. Weekly Committee June 8th Friday Committee Present R. Cathcart and J. Harrington Esqrs. 72. The weekly committee had before them the application for the 3 children Wm., Catherine and Mary Elizth. Cogan. The committee have complied with the application of Patrick Doyle for Wm. Cogan. who expressed himself willing to comply with the terms of indenture, and leave over till next week the other two applications, untill Mr. Hancock the Superintendant visits the parties and ascertains whether they are willing to comply with the terms of indenture also 73. Ann Anderson Col’d. [Coloured] Woman 36 years Widow has 3 children ^1 girl^ 10 years ^1 boy^ 6 years ^1 boy^ 10 months lives in Spadina Avenue near “Baxters”. gave 1 loaf promised to give the Boy here to have him sent out. Refused any further assistance. Robert Cathcart) Jno. Carrington) Weekly Committee 74. The Committee appointed at the last General Committee meeting of the House for making arrangements for painting and whitewashing the Building having considered the matter Report that as there are not men at present in the house able to paint or whitewash in a satisfactory manner and considering it necessary that the Rooms of the house should be kept clean, recommend that the Superintendant do see to the execution thereof and give the same out by contract for whitewashing only. June 9th 1855 George Brooke House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 14 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/14 1855 June 12th Weekly Committee Rev. H.J. Grassett, S. Spreull and J. Arnold Esqrs. Present J. Arnold, Revd. J. Grassett 75. Charles Bongard appeared again before the Weekly Commee. Supert. to apply to Dr. Cadwell under whose care he is to learn if his case is hopeless. not admitted at present. {board} paid by the Mayor. 76. John Nicholson 32 yrs. of age. discharged from the Hospital. sick. unable to work. expects money from his friends to return to England. admitted 77. Wm. Blather 75 yrs. of age. from Co. [county] of Brock unable to work. admitted. 78. Ellen Rogers. husband dead. has received out door relief. has a son living with her, who appears capable of supporting her. further relief stopped for the present. J. Arnold H.J. Grassett 13th Committee for Friday no business 79. Supt. has not been able to see Dr. Cadwell, in C. Bongard’s case. Allowed 6 [pounds] Bread. 80. Supt. reports the death of Jas. Lawrence see 63 & 65. died on the 14th Inst. of Consumption. 19th Weekly Committee Rev. J.H. Robinson, Jos. Lukin Robinson and Saml. Shaw, Esq. Present. Mr. Shaw 81. Application ^of Margaret Salmon^ before the Committee this morning for the admission of a Col’d. [Coloured] Woman into this Institution, from Simcoe in Talbot District. The W. [weekly] Committee cannot entertain this case as being contrary to the rules of the charity, to admit persons from the country, who belong to other Municipalities. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 15 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/15 1855 June 19th 82. Joseph Caton applied to the Committee for some assistance to get to Scotl. Supt. will give him 5/ [shillings] Saml. Shaw 83. The case of John Norris referred to the Genl. Committee wishes to be sent home at the expense of this Institution. The Superintendent would beg to suggest in this case, that as the Father is in comfortable circumstances, residing in the Township of Peel, and being the owner of two hundred acres of land, He is able to pay his sons expenses home; if not paying some thing handsome for his Son’s maintenance in this charity for the last two years, or nearly so, being admitted September 1853. 22nd Friday Committee Present Mr. Shaw 84. The Weekly Committee in looking over the admissions for the last week, find that parties are being admitted to the Institution from different parts of the Country, and beg to refer the cases of John Nicholson, and Mr. Brithour, in [Case] No’s 76 & 77 to the Genl. Meeting as being contrary to our Rules. Approved J. Lukin Robinson, Saml. Shaw June 26th Weekly Committee T.A. Stayner, R. Woodsworth, and R. Yates Esqrs. Not any business this morning 29th Friday Committee Present none 85. Evans’ 3 children came to the House again this morning, Father & Mother having been sent to Jail. See [Case] 56. In the absence of the Committee considering the childn. destitute; the Superintendent took them in the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 16 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/16 1855 July 3 Weekly Committee E. Hobson, John Thom and R. Woodsworth, Esqr. 86. Patrk. Atkinson 18 years Canadian R. Catholic. Labourer was living at the river trent [Trent] 2 years from thence to London and living there since, came into the City last Wednesday. \Afflicted\ \with\ \Parallasis\ Consumption. Atkinson has been residing six years in the country is now just down from London where he has lived the last 4 years, according to the Rules of the House is inadmissible. 87. The case of Mrs. Scott recommended by Dr. Bovell for admission into the House was admitted untill Friday when her case will be more fully investigated. 88. Ellen Rogers 78. applies again for Bread. Says her son is not in Toronto now. Supt. to enquire into the Case. 89. Evans Chiln. [children] are still in the House the Case left over till Friday, and Supt. to enquire after the parents. See [Case] 85. 90. James Peters 36 years of age English, Tailor by Trade, 2 years in Canada, only one leg and lately lost the use of the other by paralysis was 10 mos. in Toronto and the last place in Paris 9 mos. In Toronto Genl. Hospital 3 weeks, and was discharged on Monday last 2nd inst. belongs to the Ch. Of England. Admitted for a short time: and must make himself useful in the House as a Tailor. 90 1/2. By order of the Committee James Daugherty was to be allowed 5/ [shillings] pr. day for work at Privies. July 18, 1855 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 17 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/17 1855 July 6 Friday Committee Present Messrs. Thom and Hobson Esqrs. 91. Moses Walker 341 yrs English Ch: of Eng. Laborer from Darlington C.W. [Canada West] was sent to the House by Police magistrate ^for admission into the House of Industry^ says he has no use of his Hands admitted for a short time, and the Supt. requested to call the Attention of the Medical officer to this Case. 92. Isabella Beard 37 and 2 children Wm. & Jno. 9 & 7 Just out from Ireland. Husband in Canada and a peddler but cannot be found at present, Mrs. Beard wishes to put the children under the direction of the Managers of this Institution to be apprenticed out according to the ByLaws. Admitted. C [Church] of Eng. 93. Thos. Killellee left the House this Spring intending to work for his own living, but being afflicted with Paralysis finds himself unable to get his own living. Wishes to be allowed some Bread. living now on the corner of Boulton and York Sts. with one Wm. Lappain.The Weekly Committee on consultation with the Treasurer find the funds to [too] low cannot take any more on the Bread List at present. 94. Jane Nash 68 years an out door pensioner for many years recommended for admission by Revd. H.J. Grassett. Admitted. Cathr. Duke. Considered \not\ now to able to do without Bread being continued. John Thom E. Hobson House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 18 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/18 1855 July 7th 95. Dr. Bovell’s application for the admission of Geo. Walton Scott, an infant child, (that would not be retained in the Orphan’s home) was laid before the Weekly Committee; who declined admitting the child from that Institution. The Committee could not see it to be their duty to receive children from the orphan’s Home; which they understand to be a public Institution for destitute children. E. Hobson July 10th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, Alex McGlashan & Hon: J. Elmsley Esqrs. Present none 96. Notice forwarded to E. Hobson, Esq. of the two children Wm. and Jno. Beard Ages 9 & 5 respectively; to give that Gentleman an opportunity of finding suitable places for them. 97. Richd. Clark 36 years of age English and Ch. of Eng. Recommended by Dr. Bovell for admission into the House of Industry. Came in on the 7th and died on the 11th. 98. James Johns 40 English & Ch. of Eng. Shoemaker by trade recommended by Rev. H.J. Grasett for admission into the House 4 years in Canada and from Chippawa. afflicted with Consumption. 99. Cath. Lannah 23 years of age deserted by Husband, who was a labourer on Railroad, Irish C. [Church] of Eng, recommended by Mrs. Grasett for admission. Committee think her able to work for her living at present and contrary to the rules to admit parties from other municipalities. Not admitted Ch. Of Eng. Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grassett, J.P. Battersby and Mr. Mathers Esqrs. 100. Ellen Rogers see [Case] 88. 78. She gave the Superintendent bad language, and said He got her off the books because she was a Catholic, case referred to friday next. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 19 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/19 July 17th 1855 101. Margt. Eaton [Case] 667. 40. 284 [old book]. applies for bread left over till Friday. 102. The child of Rich’d. Clark [Case] 97 deseased [deceased] to be rec’d. into this Institution. Aged 5 years Ch. of England. 20th Friday Committee Present J.P. Battersby and J. Thom attending for Mr. Mathers 103. Ellen Rogers to be put on the books again for bread. Her son having gone to the States. 104. Notice forward’d to Mr. Hobson that Wm. Beard had got a place with a respectable party of the Ch. Of England. July 20. July 24. Weekly Committee Revd. Mr. Barclay, Jno. Arnold and D.K. Feehan Esqrs. Present none 105. Sent to the House by Dr. Hallowell, Charles McCart a discharged Pensioner 25 years of age Irish & R.C. almost blind. Seeks admission into the House. 106. Jno. Coffie 25 Irish Roman Catholic 2 years in Canada. Just down from Brampton, sent to the House by Dr. Bovell as a case of incurable consumption. 107. Mary Fordan 18 years of age R.C. Irish living at Port Hope the last four years, has a young child about 3 months old, not married. Was sent to Toronto by the Mayor of Port Hope, who gave her five Dollars and telling her She could get her child into the Orphans Home, went there but was refused. Sent to the House by this Mayor requesting the Superintendent to bring the case before the Weekly Committee. 27th Friday Committee Present Revd. J. Barclay 108. Mary Forden ([Case] 107) The Superintendent to communicate ^to the Mayor of Port Hope^ a copy of the standing law of the House of Industry House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 20 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/20 1855 which forbids the admission of applicants from other Municipalities, and to make arrangements for sending the present applicant back to Port Hope 109. John Coffie ([Case] 106). In consideration of the proposed application to Government for increased means to meet cases of this sort, as referred to in Resolution of the General Board of the 17 July, the applicant be for the present received into the House with the view of the case being finally disposed of at the next general meeting. 110. Charles McCart ([Case] 105). recommended by Dr. Hallowell. Received temporarily, in consideration of the special circumstances of the case, but subject to the consideration and approval of the General Committee. John Barclay July 31st Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns, D. Crawford & Hon. J. Elmsley Present none 111. Catharine Boyd recommended by The Treasurer for some assistance in the absence of the Committee supt. gave a loaf of bread, and also sent along with her one of the women of the House to help Mrs. Boyd to take care of the children, while Mrs. B. went out to work. 112. John Ellis was also sent by Mr. Grasett for admission. Catharine Gallaher was also seeking admission, was ordered to come back on Friday. August 3rd Friday morning Committee Present none, no business 6th Weekly Committee Revd. J. Borland W.J. MacDonell & R. Cathcart Esq. Present 113. John Ellis aged 76 years from England. Member of the Church of England. Just from \the\ England, sent to the House by the Rev. Mr. Grassett for admission. Cannot be received at present, the male ward being full, but will be allowed a loaf of bread each Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 21 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/21 1855 114. John Maguire, aged 75 years, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, a Native of Ireland, but has resided in Barrie for the last twenty one years. Is desirous of proceeding to port Stanley to reside with a daughter there. Having no means for assisting him otherwise a note commending him to the charity of the public for assistance ^was given him^ to that effect. 115. A letter from Mr. Wm. Firstbrook was read requesting the cancelling of the indenture by which the girl Ann Jane Walsh has been apprenticed to him. The case was referred to the General Committee: a reply to that effect to be sent to Mr. Firstbrook. 116. The case of Rose Foley was brought before the committee by the Rev. Mr. Grasett, she having been expelled the house by the Superintendent for improper conduct as authorized by a Minute in the book under date of March the 12th. after a particular investigation it was determined that a place in the Country should be procured for her as speedily as possible; and that in the mean time ^she^ remain in this House. 117. Julia Brierty, a widow with two children, one living in Hamilton learning the painting business, and the other a babe of eight Months old. She lives in Adelaide Street; is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Is believed able to support herself and in order to aid her an application is made on her behalf to the Sisters of Charity by the Chairman of the Committee. August 10th. Friday Committee Present R. Cathcart Esq. and Revd. J. Borland 118. Oliver Healey twenty years of age, from Cincinnati recently. Originally from Ireland. Is a Roman Catholic. The state of his health is such that he is recommended to go to some seaboard Town, for which object, the Superintendent will endeavour to procure him a passage to Montreal. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 22 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/22 1855 119. James Ryan is 19 years of age, From Ireland but has resided about four years in this Country. Is a member of the Roman Catholic Church; labourer. Came to Toronto to get into the Hospital. Wishes to obtain a residence in the House of Industry for the present. Is recommended to apply to the Clergy in order to obtain admission to the Hospital of the City, and failing in this application is advised to return to Chatham from whence he came as the rules of this house preclude his admission. See minutes of May 16. 1854 & July 17. 1855 120. Catherine Boyd. is a widow with two children. One is 2 years & 3 mos. old and the other a babe of four months. Is a Member of the Roman Catholic Church. Has lived for the last four years in Toronto. Originally from Ireland. Her husband was a protestant and was killed by a fellow workman about four Months ago. Applies for relief. Lives off Ann Street near Mr. McLears’. Is allowed a four pound loaf of bread per week. 121. The superintendent has reported to the Committee that a place at Capt. Baldwin’s has been procured for Rose Foley and it is hoped from her turbulent and unruly spirit that she will not become an inmate again in this institution. It is therefore resolved that unless under very peculiar circumstances she shall not be readmitted. John Borland Robert Cathcart August 10th 122. Julia McEvoy died this Evening 8 o’clock of Dysentery. Aged 60 years Roman Catholic. See [Case] 567 in 1852. 14th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green G.W. Allan & Geo. Brooke Esqrs. No business this morning 122 1/2. The Superintendent was speaking with W.J. MacDonell Esq. on behalf of Oliver Healy to give him a passage to Montreal, or Quebec, or any other seaport Town. “Mr. McD. informed the Supt. that He had offered Healy a passage to Ireland” on board of one of Hayse’s Ships”, but that Healy refused. See [Case] 118. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 23 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/23 1855 Aug 17th Friday Committee Present none 21st Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett The Mayor & R.H. Brett Esq. 123. Joseph Caton, aged 69. English. An old inmate applies for admission. superintendent reports that, when in the house, he always made himself useful. Now suffering from drink. admitted. 124. Letter ^26^ July from Mr. Firstbrook desirous to be relieved from the obligation laid on him by indenture of apprenticeship of Anne Jane Walsh, also a letter from same to the same effect, date 17 Augt. & also a letter from her elder sister Elizabeth praying the board not to comply. The Supt. to write to Mr. Firstbrook, saying that \the\ \terms\ \of\ the indenture of apprenticeship cannot be cancelled. 125. Three children of the name of Evans. Father & Mother living, but drunkards & constantly in Jail. referred to the Board whether these children should not be apprenticed. Stephen Lett 24th Friday Committee Present none 22nd 126. James McDonald died this morning 10 o’clock. A.M. Aged 87 years disease general debility 126 1/2. Mary Brown [Case] 509 ([Case] 52) ^ and 904 in 1854^. left the House this morning by going over the fence, she is a great drunkard; and unless she can go out for drink at pleasure, she will go over the fence or any other way she can get it. Whiskey has been taken from her several times on returning from the City. The Supt. has reported the bad conduct of this woman to the Committee, a number of times, and particularly as a person of no Charity. having property at Wellington Square. where she always goes for money when she leaves the House in this way, without leave; and always brings money back with her. See [Case] 695 1/2 in 1854 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 24 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/24 1855 August 28th Weekly Committee E. Hobson W.M. Westmacott & T.J. O’Neil Esqrs. 127. Patrick Atkinson see [Case] 86 sent to the House by Dr. Bovell for admission, is far gone in consumption admitted R.C. 128. Jesse Johnson 74. refugee. American M.C. His age and infirmaty unfit him for earning his living. Must make himself useful if he comes into the House admitted. 129. Thos. Killilee [Case] 93 ordered Bread 130. Eliza Wade (otherwise Wilkinson, wishing her infant child be taken into the house & willing to contribute towards towards its support. Her case referred to Dr. Lett by a note from Committee together with one brought from the Mayor. 131. Isaac Strachan’s case postponed till Friday with a view to making inquiry. 132. Catharine Mara aged 15 Ireland. R. Catholic recommended by Dr. Bovell laboring under consumption admitted 133. Michael Scanlan. 24. Ireland. R. Catholic. both feet frozen recommended by Dr. Bovell admitted 134. Jane Chambers applied for admission till after her confinement. recommended by Commt. to go into the country. Terence J. O’Neill E. Hobson August 28th 135. Notice to T.J. O’Neil Esq. of Jane Killeelee aged 5 years and belonging to R.Catholic ch. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 25 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/25 1855 August 28 136. The Superintendent was ordered by the weekly Committee to secure a copy of the new directory. now about to be published. 31st Friday Committee Present {blank} 137. The case of Mary Brown as reported by the Supt. in his notice of 22nd Inst. was taken up & the Supt. was ordered to refuse her re-admission should she apply. 138. Thomas Cook. Labourer. English. R. Catholic 50 years of age. Recommended by Mr. O’Neill for admission & admitted 139. In the case of Eliza Wade the Revd. D. Lett called to inform the Committee that the lady manager of the Orphan’s Home declined to receive her child into their institution. & as she is employed at reasonable wages this Commtt. deem her competent to support the child herself. The case was therefore refused. Terence J. O’Neil E. Hobson September 4th. Weekly Committee J. Tyner J. Doel and Thos. Storm Esquires Present Messrs. Doel & Tyner 140. James Daily 60 Irish, R. Catholic has been many years in the United States. Came over to Canada three weeks ago. Recommended by Dr. Bovell for admission Admitted temporarily 141. John Nicholson wished to have his Draft, that he was able to manage his own business Committee thought him capable of doing the business himself. 142. Thos. Smith. Irish \English\ Ch: of Eng. Applies this morning for admission to the House. not considered House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 26 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/26 1855 Sept 4 142. a fit person for admission, both Smith and wife are persons of unsteady habits. 143. Catharine Murray 24 Irish ^C of Eng^ R Catholic. has two children husband gone to look for work Just out from Ireland. Allowed a loaf and dismissed 144. Mary Leonard 69 Irish R. Catholic has been living on Bay St. one year wants admission into the House. Formerly from Picton. Allowed a loaf of bread at present. The House is already full. 145. Patrick Atkinson 19 years died this morning of Consumption See [Case] 127. 7th Friday Committee Present Messrs. Tyner & Doel 146. Samuel Tuck 52 years of age living in Toronto many years, not able to work recommended by Dr. Haswell for admission into the House as being utterly destitute. Ch: of England. admitted 147. Jos. Brown 23 yrs. English Ch: of Eng. and a Single person 2 yrs. in Canada 8 weeks in the City. Recommended by Dr. Bovell for admission admitted. 148. Patrick Conroy 75. Irish R. Catholic from Richmond Hill living there 20 years sent to the to the House for a few days until he can recover a Box, lost on the rail way. 149. John Austen 48 yrs [Case] 1227 [old book] returned to the House recommended by Revd. Dr. Lett for admission 150. Two children Norwegens recommended for admission ^by Revd. Dr. Burns^ one 8 years & the other 14 Months. The Father has signed the usual letter and given them up to the Institution to be bound out. Protestants. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 27 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/27 1855 September 7 151. Jane Chambers returned to the House contrary to the order of the Committee last week. but Mr. Hancock requiring some persons for sewing she is allowed to remain for the present 152. Jane Killallee aged 5 years was given up to the House by her Father who has signed the usual letter. admitted R.C. John Tyner John E. Doel 11th Weekly Committee Revd. Alexd. Sanson. Tolfree and Geo. Brooke Esqrs. 153. Mary Davis has been an out pensioner on this Charity for many years, has two children and she wishes to put them into the House pursuant to them being bound out as apprentices. Admitted 154. James Daily see [Case] 140 died yesterday morning Sept 10th 1855. R.C. Jane Chambers returned to the House and although the Committee had ordered her to go to the country, the Supt. considering she had no home, allowed her to remain untill this morning when her case was again taken up, and it was decided she should remain in the House if she make herself useful to Mrs. Hancock. See {blank} 155. Mary Davis see [Case] 153 who has put her children into the House to be placed out under the provisions of the act of incorporation and By Laws of the Institution. When she understood that the committee would not bind themselves to retain the children in the City, she wish to removed them from the Institution; was allowed to do so. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 28 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/28 1855 Sept 14 Friday Committee Present Mr. Tolfree 156. A Letter was read from the Revd. Thos. B. Fuller of Thorald [Thorold] in reference to Elizabeth Ellis a little girl who had been sent out to one Charles Richards Port Robinson. \who\ Mr. \Robinson\ ^Richards^ is dead since the girl went there and Mrs. R. has married again to one Mr. Reiley and the husband dose [does] not wish to keep the child. Committee ordered Supt. to write to Revd. T.B. Fuller and request him to forward the child to Toronto at the expence of this Institution. 157. Alex Bird [Case] 66 was sent by Dr. Bovell for admission into the House C. [Church] of Eng. allowed some Bread. 158. Thos. Smith applied again for admission refused see [Case] 142 159. Mary Davis brought her children back to the House with a view to get them into the Orphan’s Home may stay four weeks and if not taken away at that time let them be apprenticed out. 160. Joseph Brown [Case] 147 wants to go to Montreal and applies to the Committee this morning for assistance to get down. Supt. ordered to get him a passage on best terms he can. 161. Superintendent requested permission to go down to Cobourg to settle some business. granted. J. Tolfree House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 29 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/29 1855 Sept 18th Weekly Committee Revd. Anson Green D.D. P. Paterson and J.P. Battersby Esqrs. Present Mr. Battersby. 162. Charlotte Brandemer applies for admission to the House English, C. of E. [Church of England] 60 years old. Husband alive, lives opposite asylum on lakeshore. Sent here from Hospital, blind & in bad health. Says her husband is 49 years old, able to work, recommended by Dr. Haswell. Husband to be inquired for. 21st Friday Committee Present none 25th Weekly Committee Revd. W.S. Darling R. Cathcart and J. Harrington Esqrs. Present Mr. Cathcart 163. Elizabeth Ellis, appeared before the Committee see [Case] 156. her Sister came with her in deference to her Sisters desire. The Committee wrote to her Brotherinlaw Mr. Frederick Walsh of Toledo, Ohio, who it is represented will send for her and take her to her sister his Wife. At present she is to remain in the House, and if after a reasonable time, her sister in Ohio does not send for her. A proper place will be procured in the City. 164. Alexander Bird Aged 64 Irish. Church of England. in this Country nearly 5 years. lived in the City. Wife dead, has 3 daughters and 2 Sons. All grown up. One boy in the States. One boy at Weston. One daughter at Holland Landing. One daughter at Thornhill and another in the City. All Earning Money. The daughters get each four Dollars a Month. Agreed to admit him if each daughter will pay this House one Dollar a Month \each\ out of their Wages. In the meantime to remain in the outSheds. 165. The Superintendant reported that in compliance with the note of his Worship the Mayor, has had given up the children to Evans & his Wife who had demanded them. and the Committee approves of what the Superintendant has done in the Matter, and hope that as they have removed to the Country they may reform. See Mayors Note and Minutes of last Genl. Meeting House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 30 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/30 1855 September 28th Weekly Committee Friday Present R. Cathcart Esq. 166. Margaret White see [Case] 48. returned from her sister in St. Catharines. Is determined to force herself on the Charity of the House. Refused to allow her to come in, and desired her to return to her sister at St. Catharines. 167. Thomas Thorne aged 77 years from England. Came to this Country in 1832. has been living with Captn. Boyd \out\ \Yonge\ \Street\ 17 years at Niagara, Stamford & St. Catharines. Captn. Boyd now lives in the City and evidently desires to get rid of the old Man. Refused because the old man is worth his Board & lodging to Captn. Boyd and he has had his Services for 17 years and has therefore a Claim on him for his support. 168. William Eldon an Inmate of the House see {blank} has been in the House since May. From a Sore leg. Aged 53 years from Ireland. Church of England has been in Canada since 1848. has lived in the city since he came. his leg is now nearly well and he is a healthy old man. And quite able to get his living. He is now discharged. 169. James John an Inmate see [Case] 98 is now well enough to Earn his living. is a shoemaker and is desirous of going out. discharged 170. The Superintendent reported his having received into the House Charles Collins aged 12 years and James Collins aged 10 years. Children of Thomas & Anne Collins of the City. from Ireland and in the City about two Months. Methodists in Connection with the Church of England. The father and Mother has signed a letter to the Trustees giving them power to Bind out the two Boys. The Superintendant to send notice of the Children to the Methodist Minister as the rules direct. 171. The following tenders for Bread was received Viz Wm. Christie to supply for 3 mo. at 8 / [shillings] 4 [pence] per 4 [pound] loaf Dodgson Shields & Morton to supply for 3 mo. at 9 [shillings] d. [pence] per 4 a loaf George Coles to supply for 3 mo. at 9 [shillings] d. [pence] per 4 [pound] loaf The contract to be given to Wm. Christie on his tender giving the Securitys Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 31 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/31 1855 Sept 28th 172. The Superintendent forwarded notice to E. Hobson Esq. of the two children Charles & James Collins ^10 & 12 years of age^ as belonging to the Ch: of England and requesting him to find places for them with persons of that denomination as the rules require. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] Oct 2nd Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett S. Spreull and J. Arnold Esquires Present Revd. H.J. Grasett 173. Eliza Wade’s child to be admitted into the house, the mother having abandoned it & gone to the States. The father of the child is not known. 5th Friday Committee Present. S. Spreull Esq. Revd. H. J. Grasett 174. Wm. Scott 57 years of age, Irish C of England Just out this season; has two daughters living in City 17 & 19 yrs. of age and two Boys at home 11 & 9 yrs. wife in good health, and able to work alld. [allowed] 1 Ration of bread for a Short time, promises to bring the Eldest boy to the House to be apprenticed out. 175. Ann Lary 34 years of age Irish R. Catholic two months in City. Says she is out of health the House is full but may stay \a\ \little\ in the out building until the Dr. has decided her case. 176. Alex Whigham 28 Scotch Presbyterian, a Single person is a Clerk, but out of employment. May stay five days to see if Mr. S. Spreull Esq. can find him any work. 177. Joseph Hodgson See {blank} alld. [allowed] to get 20/ [shillings] to pay his Expences to Queensville in East Gwillamsbury [Gwillimbury] where He has got a situation as School Teacher. C of Eng 178. Mrs. Brown came to the gate this afternoon seeking to be re-admitted to the House. The Supt. was ordered to refuse her admission. See [Case] 137 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 32 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/32 1855 October 9th Weekly Committee Revd. J.H. Robinson, S. Shaw and J.L. Robinson Esquires Present. J. Lukin Robinson 179. Ellen Fletcher. applied for wood. Irish. Church of England. 50 years old. can have wood as soon as Committee is giving it out. 180. Mary Browne. see page 23. ([Case] 126). applied for re-admission. was refused per statement given in No. [Case] 126 181. The superintendant reported that Mrs. Gibner Doyle was brought to the House by Mr. John Connors last night, that she is an infirm old woman who has been living for 20 years past in the Township of Vaughan and that her case comes within the resolution of a general meeting held the 21st of August last, deciding that “all cases coming from other municipalities should for the future be refused admittance to this charity, whereupon it was agreed that the Superintendant take measures to send Mrs. Doyle back to Vaughan, & that he write to J.W. Gamble Esqr. the Reeve of the Township of Vaughan ^informing him of^ the particulars of Mrs. Doyle’s case, & of the resolution of this Charity. 182. Wm. Eldon. See No. 160 [168] page 30. was recommended to seek for service, to apply at Dr. Beavan’s who had called here for a servant. it seems Dr. Beavan would have taken him a short time ago, but he had then been drinking. Should Dr. Beavan still refuse to take him, his case then to be brought before the Committee. J. Lukin Robinson. Weekly Committee 12th Friday Committee Present Mr. Shaw 183. Margt. Cook Cold. [Coloured] Woman recommended by Mrs. Butt for Bread and Soup. granted. Mr. Hutty’s a/c [account] for meat for three months [pounds] 29.13.1 ordered to be paid. Mr. Harper Milk a/c [account] 3 mo. 11.13.3 Mr. Coles for one month Bread 29.6.3 183 1/2. Charlotte Brandemer See [Case] 162 died this day decline 49 years of age October 13th 1855 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 33 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/33 1855 Oct 16th Revd. Dr. Burns R. Gates & T.A. Stayner Eqrs. Present R. Yates Esq. 184. The Case of Gibnor Doyl referred to Genl. Board See [Case] 181 and Supt. letter to J.W. Gamble Esq. in Letter Book No. 38 185. Elizabeth Ellis to be sent to Toledo Ohio in accordance with the entry made [Case] 163 186. Wm. Eldon returns to the House wants readmission the Committee cannot admit under the circumstances 187. Thos. Smith see [Case] 142 & 158 Applies for admission again. Recommended by Revd. Dr. Lett. The Comtee. cannot act contrary to the entries in 142 & 158 but refer his case to the General Committee to day. 188. Jane Murray see {blank} has been living living with Mr. Hastings the last four months, but thinks she is not able to do the work. Committee considers her able to keep her situation Supt. to speak to Dr. Haswell in her case. Richard Yates 189. James Peters [Case] 90 no. [number] died this day 2 oclock P.M. Body claimed by Mr. Robinson Terauly St. 190. Elizabeth Ellis was sent away this morning upon for Steamer Peerless to Lewiston and from thence to Buffalo [etc.] 19th Friday Committee Present J. Tyner Esq. acting for R. Yates 191. J.W. Gamble’s Letter was read by the Committee this morning touching the case of Widow Doyle. Referred for consideration of the Board at their next Meeting. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 34 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/34 1855 192. Elizabeth Cobb [Case] 777. 505. 226 [old book] Recommended by the Revd. Edwd. Baldwin for Wood and bread the Commt. are not giving any wood at present, but she will get some wood as soon as the Commt. have it to give, and will get a Loaf of bread Weekly for the winter months. C. of Eng 193. M.A. Gibbons [Case] 30. 33. 36 [35] Husband has joined the foreyne Legion. Mrs. Gibbons is able to work but may stay in the out building for two nights to get her clothes washed up & prepare herself for usefulness. R.C. 194. Martha Caverly [Case] 152. 305. 327 [old book]. recommended by {blank} Son is living in Town, in the Park, and pays his mothers rent. Wants wood no wood and at present, but may get a little bread. C of Eng 195. Jane Nash [Case] 94 has a little money \with\ in the Hands of a Mr. Thornton Niagara and she wishes the weekly Committee to get it for her. Supt. To write a letter for the Committee to see if the money can be got. John Tyner for Richd. Yates Esq. October 23rd Weekly Committee E. Hobson John Thom & R. Woodsworth Esqrs. Present none 26th Friday Committee Present Mr. Thom 196. John Collins who has been an inmate for more than a year and Dr. Haswell procured him a place with a friend of his the Supt. was allowed to get him a pr. [pair] of Pants and a Hankf’ [handkerchief]. 197. Mary Burns 16 Irish Roman Catholic one month in the City, has been living nr. [near] a year at Port Hope. Has been in the Hospital one month Cat{blank} on her eyes unfit her for service case left with Dr. Haswell to say if she is fit case for this House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 35 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/35 1855 Oct 26th 197. John McCabe 36 years of age Irish Catholic a single man, and wants to remain in the out building till Monday. Granted. 198. Patrick Casey 64 years of age Irish and Catholic. Recommended by the Mayor for admission residing in City 23 years has a pension 4 1/2 pr. diem which he is willing to give over to the House. He is a Tailor by Trade and He will be required to make him self useful with his needle. admitted. 199. John Rice 75 years of age Irish CofEng lived the last 5 years in Montreal, came to the city in search of his children. Was 15 years altogether in Montreal. Supt. to send him back to Montreal on best terms he can. 200. Margt. Elliott 30 years of age Irish CofEng Just out from the Lying in Hospital one child 3 mos. old. applies for a little wood. The committee are not giving out any wood at present. Is willing to go to the country if Supt. can get her a place, word to be left with Mrs. Winters. 201. Mary Connors 32 Irish and R.C. Has 4 child. [children] girl 9. Boy 6 girl 4 girl 2. Husband 60 years of age Supt. to visit this case. 202. Ellen Casey 45 Irish R.C. Wife of Patrick Casey in No. 198. She has no place to stay, and may remain in the for a short time tosee if the Superintendent can get her a place in the Country. Dr. Haswell having recommended that vegetables for the other two days in week such as cabbages [etc.] be procured for the inmates and the Superintendant reported to the Comtt. that He had Bt. [bought] 5 Bus. [bushels] of Carrots and twenty Bus. [bushels] of Turnips & 350 Cabbages. at 2/ [shillings] 4 d. [pence] per head the Committee approved of what the Supt. has done. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 36 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/36 Oct 26th 204. Mary Short 40 Irish R.C. applies for a little wood as soon as the Committee are giving out wood she will get some. allowed a small loaf of Bread ^pr. week^ and she will apply to the Institution on Nelson St. for a little Bread [etc.] John Thom Weekly Committee 205. Rebecca Robinson {blank} has had her ^two^ children in the House for a long time now. The Committee diside [decide] this morning, that if she will neither give them to the house, nor take them away, they will be apprenticed out forth with, as many respectable parties are anxious to take them. 30th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett Alex McGlashan & Hon. J. Elmsley Esqrs. Present. Dr. Lett 206. James Burton. in the house two years ago. blacksmith by trade. now very infirm age 63 Scotch Presbt. See 564 1/2 & 590 in 1852. admitted 207. William Walsh from Cork. 7 years. Sickly, but will able to able to work aged 72. 208. Mary Holton 10 week from Ireland. ^R.C.^ Husband in Cincinnati to where ^refused^ Mr. Baldwin has written. just discharged from Hospital, admitted temporarily on rescheduled dates J.W. Burton C of England/ child name Charles, one year old with her. 208 1/2. Mary Felton 30 years in Canada. aged 82. \widow\ Spinster. admit. Born in {illegible} C of England. S. Lett Nov. 2nd Friday Committee Present S. Lett 209. Elizabeth Heaslip. Centre St. Seven children. One at service, rest young. husband has left her 3 months ago she knows not where he is gone. Has sent no money. Bread allowed. 210. Eliza Neely. [dollars] 4 pr. month earning. 3 children. 1 in orphan Home 1 at a trade earning 7/ [shillings] 6 [pence] per week which only pays his board. Seeks admission into the Poor House for James Neely aged 14: he has not the full use of his hand supposes House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 37 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/37 1855 that he is paralytic, she says that he is also somewhat silly. CofE. mother a widow. Had been in Poor House in Dublin 4 years. Admitted. 211. Supt. Reports that Thos. Dyas. See [Case] No. 858 in 1854 & 650 in 1853 was brought to the House yesterday by a Policeman at the direction of the Mayor. Sickly. refused at General Hospital. admitted. Doctor will please examine. S. Lett Nov 6th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett J.P. Battersby and Wm. Mathers Esquires Present all of them \Thos\. \Dyas\ \died\ \this\ \morning\ \See\ \211\ \Consumption\ \7\ \o’clock\ \A\.\M\. 212. Lawrence McDonald see no. 3 ^in relief book^ old book to be relieved for two Months 213. Robert Alexander Scotch Presbyterian. Married family in Scotland. From Port Hope. To be referred to the medical man to know if likely soon to recover. 214. Wm. Eldon See [Case] 182. To be admitted till he becomes able to work. 215. Mary Anne Taylor. Consumptive sent by Dr. Russell. Irish Church of Ireland single eight months in Canada has been in Service. Parents dead. To be admitted 9th Friday Committee Present Revd. Mr. Grasett & Mr. Battersby Thos. Dyas died this morning See [Case] 211 7 o’clock A.M. 216. Elizabeth Selanders. English. C of E. 4 years in the States. two months in Toronto. Had two brothers in Toronto, gone to the States, lives by washing. Daughter lives with her. daughter 13 years old wants wood. None given out yet. 216. The Superintendant is authorized to purchase a copy of the statute relating to anatomical Schools for the use of the board. 217. Cecilia Morris. ^Aged^ Recommended by Mrs. Grasett unable to come before the board. To be admitted. CofEngland & Irish House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 38 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/38 1855 Nov. 9th 218. Catharine Cadwell. See [Case] 1210 [old book]. Husband hurt in hand unable to work. To bring certificate from the Hospital showing husband to be unfit for work. Then to be allowed bread. J.P. Battersby Weekly Committee 13 Novr. Revd. J. Barclay & John Arnold Present No applicants. passed Accounts Bakers Acct. 24-11-1) Supt. Acct. for Vegetables 18.5.2) Supt. Contingent Acct. 20.) J. Arnold 219. Notice forwarded this day ^to Revd. Alex Sanson^ of a little boy named John Dyas Aged 9 or 10 years, this notice to give Revd. Mr. Sanson an opportunity to find a proper place for the boy with some respectable family belonging to the Church of England, informing him also that the child would be retained in the House 14 days to give time for him to find such a home. 220. Jane Nash See [Case] 94 & 195 died this day 2 o’clock P.M. Aged 68 years complaint general debility. the body was claimed by StepSon, and intered at his Expence. Irish, Ch: of England. Novr. 15/55. 16th Friday Committee Present John Arnold 221. Ellen Casey ^([Case] 202)^ & her husband. the former not being willing to go to a place in the Country. she is to leave the House with her husband 222. Ann Morarty. deserted by her husband 17 May last 2 children 1 aged 2 yrs. the other \6\ 2 weeks lived at Thornhill husband a painter used to drink. 25 yrs. of age. refused advice goes to country. R.C. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 39 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/39 1855 Novr 16th 223. Superindt. is directed to write to parties having applied for children. & enquire if they still need them. J. Arnold 224. John Chamberlain 72 English Ch. ofEng. an old Soulder [soldier] 7 years in regular service was discharged in Kingston in 1818 and has remained in the country ever since. lived 9 years at Cold Crick in Cramahe and the last 12 months in Coleborn in do. [ditto] 17th 225. Richard Prendergest 56 Irish recommended by Dr. Haswell for admission on the 8th. Died this morning or rather last night about 11 P.M. compt. [complaint] debility Roman Catholic. No friends to claim the body 20th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns Hon. J. Elmsely & D. Crawford Esq. 226. Mary Brown an old inmate, was discharged Some Months ago, for improper behaviour, but now upon the strong & earnest recommendation of Mrs. Brett she is again admitted promising to conduct herself with propriety and to be generally useful. Admitted. 227. James Kehoe. 22. Unmarried. Laborer. Irishman. Recently discharged from the Hospital. Convalescent. Recommended by Dr. Haswell for admission. Health improving. Admitted for a week. 228. William Brown 23. Unmarried. Laborer. Englishman. Has a very Sore leg. Could not obtain admission to the Hospital, for want of Room. Said to be fond of a drop. Recommended by Dr. Lett for admission. Admitted for a week 229. Solomon Wormsley. 75. Unmarried. Deaf & Stupid. No Information can be obtained from him. Englishman. Walked all the way from Township of King. Admitted. To be brought under the notice of Genl. Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 40 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/40 1855. Nov. 20th 230. Jesse Johnson. 74. Colored Man. Laborer. Whitewasher. Was in the House during last winter, but during the Summer left to try and earn his living: now finds himself unable to work. Right arm very feeble. Admitted. 231. John Adams. Very old. Found in a very destitute condition by the Police on Saturday night last, and brought to the House by direction of Revd. Dr. Burns. To be brought under notice of Genl. Committee. At present in Outer Buildings. Difficult to understand him. Robt. Burns J. Elmsely 232. I have this day visited the out shed. we were obliged some time ago to remove Adam Miller into it, as he passed his motions involuntarily, and was an annoyance to the other inmates of the male ward. I have ordered the Superintendent to improve his diet menus, as he is beyond the aid of medicine. the person named John Adams is a labouring under general debility. he is to be kept away from the other inmates as he has the itch. Solomon Wormsley is also an old person labouring under general debility physically as well as mentally. James Kehoe is a fit object for the institution as he is labouring under incurable disease, consumption. David Edmonds is nearly blind from an old standing disease of both Eyes. He may be relieved to some extent by careful medical treatment, but he will eventually become totally blind. William Brown with ulcerated leg, is a fitter subject for the Hospital than for the House of Industry. N. Bethune M.D. Novr. 22 233. Thos. Maher 49 died this day of Apoplexy, Superintendent has understood he had children in some part of the country but dose [does] not know where. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 41 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/41 1855 234. Visited the house casually today. examined the kitchen. The quality of the soup, vegetables, & meat as shown to me by the Superintendant is excellent. I approve of the scale of Diet as originally recommended by Dr. Badgley. N. Bethune M.D. Nov. 23rd. Weekly Committee for Friday Present Revd. Dr. Burns J. Elmsley 235. Bridget Calway She was in an inmate all last Winter. Has a little boy by a pensioner named Michael Hudson. The Committee recommend that the Secretary represent in the proper quarter, that his illegitimate child, as well as the mother of it, are in great Want. Admitted until the government reply is received. 236. John Chamberlain. 72. Widower. Childless. \Pensioner\ Discharged Soldier, without pension: in great need. Infirm. Shoemaker by Trade. Eyesight failing these last two years. Authorize Superintendent to procure a pair of Spectacles suitable to his Vision. admitted. 237. Hendrich Houserfose. 38. Bachelor. Laborer. 1 year in Canada. Rheumatism in Right side. Left Hospital last Wednesday: discharged after three months treatment. Lutheran Church. Has been in the outer shed for some days: to remain ^for the present^ there Superintendent to apply to German Congregation on his behalf. 238. Mary Tanner. 39. Widow. No friends in Toronto. Girl 9. Girl 7. Boy 2. all these with her.) Girl 17. Boy 12 both in The Queens Bush. See No. 78 Relief Book. Lives on George Street, next to the Soap Factory. Bread for the present. Says she is of no church in particular. Superintendent to make further enquiries. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 42 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/42 1855 Novr. 23rd 239. Eliza Selanders. 45. Widow, 11 years. Presbyterian Girl 13 but ^she^ has a shake in her arm & subject to fits. 3 Months in Toronto: 4 years in America. Was Wrecked coming out. Has had Poor health lately: Eyes weakly. No friends in Toronto. Bread for the present 240. Lawrence McDonell. 40. Widower. Laborer. Catholic. Girl 14. Boy 11. Boy 8 Boy 6 All four with him) Lost right leg. Has been relieved frequently before. Bread continued. 241. James Kerr. 72. Pensioner. Does not know where his Wife is. Has four Grown Up Children, but they are all in the States. Has 4 d. [pence] a day. Mr. Arnold promises to procure his pension for the House of Industr. See Lady Robinsons note of this day. Admitted R.C. 242. The Revd. Edmund Baldwin attended in compliance with the request of the General Committee of the 20th instant, to give information respecting sending complaints, which had been made, relative to the Diet furnished to the Inmates Mr. Baldwin was of opinion that the meals should be more varied than at present permitted. That Meat, other than that used for Soup, should be supplied to the Inmates. That Vegetables should be more constantly given, both in Soup, and as separate Dishes. For the space of two months the House had been without Potatoes, or any substitute. That the fat was thick atop the surface of ^the^ soup placed before the Children. That the present Cook was a person quite incompetent to fulfil the Duties this important station. That the sick inmates whom Mr. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 43 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/43 Mr. Baldwin has attended in professional capacity, have frequently complained, that they could not eat the food which was set before them The Superintendent being called upon to Explain these several Matters, he alleged; That Potatoes were purchased in what was considered sufficient quantities, last Autumn, but that they did not hold out longer than the Month of June in this year, some having become diseased; and as in former years, the supply when Exhausted had not been renewed, so neither was it renewed in this year. In the Month of July last, by direction of the Medical Gentlemen he had procured twenty bushels; this supply also became Exhausted in August, from which period until the middle of October, the House was again without potatoes. The Superintendent in this respect acted under the directions also of the Secretary and Treasurer. The Superintendent also states that the fat on the Soup noticed by Mr. Baldwin was an accidental occurrence. The Nurse went for the Soup for the children as usual, but as the Cook was not in the way at the moment, she took the Soup herself, and did not take the precaution of skimming it. The Present Cook is the best of the Inmates that could be Selected for that office. At one time, the Sick could not have their Food cooked in a suitable manner, because the stove then in use was, not calculated for the purpose. A former Stove had proper appliances; but it was removed by order of the General Committee, and another substituted which in its time has been removed, and the present stove, answers the purpose; the sick now have relishing food. The Weekly Committee are of opinion that ^the^ entire domestic arrangements of the House, as well the practical efficiency with which they are House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 44 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/44 Carried out, should be made the subject of investigation by a special Committee, appointed by the General Committee: and they would especially recommend that the Visits of Ladies should be earnestly solicited, from Whence the most beneficial results might be expected. J. Elmsley Thos. Maher see {blank} died this day of Apoplexy, has children some where, but not known to the Superintendent. Novr. 23/55 243. Wm. Percy See 347 ^in relief book 1855^ died this Morning disease of the lungs, deceased gave particular instructions to Superintendent as to the interment of his body, previous to his death. Novr. 27 Weekly Committee Revd. J. Borland W.J. MacDonnell R. Cathcart Esqrs. 243. Mary Smith, 36. Stanley Street. 2 children, Michael, 13, Elisa, 10. washerwoman. Wishes to procure admission for girl, Eliza, blind 13 months. Left Kingston say 3 weeks ago; from Ireland 13 months. Queenstown. Ch. of England.To be decided on Friday. allowed meanwhile 1 loaf bread. Mr. Hancock will make enquiry. 244. Thomas Burns. 56. from Dublin nearly 2 years ago. labourer. widower. no family. Catholic. Lived 6 months in Quebec. Ill health found complaint of oppression of lungs. Sent to Hospital. 245. John Durose. 45. 5 weeks in Toronto: 5 weeks from Liverpool. Ch. of England. baker. crippled. a confirmed case. Taken by the House on trial, as cook. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 45 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/45 1855 Passed Druggists acct. John Bentley [pounds] 16.13.3 246. Superintendent requested to notify Mary Davis, mother of John Davis, now in the house, that unless she remove the child, or sign the usual papers, he will be apprenticed to the first approved applicant. 247. Adam Miller see [Case] 40. 70. Aged 24 years a German & of the Lutheran church, died this day, \a\ \Paralytic\. Novr. 27th 1855. he was afflicted with Palsy. Interred at the Expense of his friends. Novr. 30th Friday Committee Present Revd. Mr. Borland, R. Cathcart & W.J. MacDonell 248. Adam Johnson, aged 79. left Limerick 19 years ago. resided since in Toronto. Catholic. widower 20 years. 3 sons supposed in Milwaukee. give him no aid. Infirm. considered a fit subject for admission & promised the first vacancy. 249. John Turner, 55 years. North of Ireland 5 years ago. laboured chiefly on Northern R. Road. lost his sight about 12 months since. Allowed to remain in the out building till better Provision care be made. 250. Margaret Eaton, 60 years. ([Case] 79. 347 [old book]. Promised usual wood allowance during the winter, ^but^ recommended meanwhile to endeavour to procure a situation and discontinue housekeeping. 251. Nancy Moore, 73, applied for wood. to be placed on former allowance. 252. Mary Smith. Supt. requested to reply to the note of J.W. Allan ^Esq.^ of Monday last. child admitted to the House temporarily till further action can House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 46 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/46 1855 Novr. 30th be taken. 252. Rebecca Robinson, ulcerated leg. admitted temporarily and recommended to the notice of the visiting physician with a view to Abtaining her admission to the Hospital. 232. [number out of sequence] Case of William Brown also recommended with the same intention. 253. John W. Knight, 20 years; 4 years in Canada from Co. Down. Ch. of England, Admitted yesterday by Supt. on rec. [recommendation] of Dr. Haswell, & allowed to continue an Inmate. 254. Mary Ann Davis, 46 years; left Ireland 8 years ago. widowed. lived occasionally in Toronto, Ch. of England. Has a child 2 years old, consumptive. been in the out building since Monday. Admitted. Recd. to notice of visiting Physician. 255. Eliza Gunson. Applied for wood and bread. No allowance at present. 256. Catherine Thompson. widow. 3 children ^living with her^ applied for bread; 2 children in Orphan Asylum & 1 at service. Allowed 1 \2\ loafes pr. week. 257. Michael Delahunty, 12 years. Orphan. 3 months from Ireland with 2 sisters who remained in the States. Catholic. Admitted to be apprenticed. [Case 258 omitted] 259. Bridget Murphy, 30 years. widow, 1 infant, 4 weeks. 3 years in Toronto. Catholic. Allowed 1 loaf pr. week for a month. Supt. allowed to place a stove in outer Hall, for the comfort of Applicants waiting for relief. W.J. MacDonell Robert Cathcart John Borland House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 47 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/47 1855 Decr. 4 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green His Worship the Mayor & Geo. Brooke Esq. 260. William Maysent aged 70 a Pensioner with 4d 1/2 per diem recommended by Mrs. Frances Boulton, has resided in Canada for upwards of 20 years had a farm which he sold Church of England wife residing with Mrs. Sharpe his eldest surviving daughter, has two other daughters one unmarried House being full could not be admitted, left for further consideration of weekly committee Mary Butler age 28 has been a great sufferer lost the use of her left arm and recommended by Mrs. Isaac C. Gilmour, applied for wood, resides on Caroline St. No. 26 261. Mary Smith see [Case] 243 permission given to her for her child to remain for a few days and if she obtains employment, child to be removed Member of Church of England has three children two sons and a daughter all Romanists 262. Margery Lesslie applied for the admission of the illegitimate child of Lydia Cahill of which Thomas Lesslie is the reputed father The Mother and Father Members of the Church of England child nearly 3 years of age has been abandoned by its parents admitted 263. William Switzer 5 years of age Irish Mother a Romanist, left by her, Mother gone to Service and left the child under the Protection of the house Notice to be sent to the mother that child must be removed and if not reclaimed it will be apprenticed 264. Sarah Williamson 55 years of age Irish Protestant has resided in Canada 22 years lost her husband a year ago last April, recommended by Mr. Arnold for admission to the house for a few days, was run over by a waggon and Severely injured. Admitted for one week 265. Rose Morgan ^Not^ a widow Romanist, residing on Centre Street an old applicant, has three children one apprenticed or hired out Stands for further consideration 265 1/2. The Supt. would respectfully call the attention of the Board to the want of ventilation for the Casual Poor Ward. Decr 6th 1855. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 48 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/48 1855 Decr. 7th Friday Committee Present Revd. Dr. Green, 266. Alex Whigham [Case] 176 was sent to the House by Jno. Dickie for temporary shelter was brought before the committee but he has made up his mind to go to Hamilton. 267. James Burton {blank} sent to the House on Thursday, Blacksmith by trade, but rheumatism & a sore leg ^has rendered him unable to work.^ admitted. 268. Thos. Butcher 60 years English, Ch: of Eng lives Yorkville recommended by Mr. Wm. Christie for assistance in Bread and Wood alld. [allowed] 1 loaf bread. 269. James Rossitar 59 English, Ch: of Eng Labourer alld. [allowed] 1 loaf bread, no room in the House, and He appears to be able to work for his living. was alld. [allowed] a loaf of bread but He refused to take it. 270. Mary Smith [Case] 261 seems to have no disposition to go to work, is to leave to day and Supt. ordered not to readmit her. Anson Green 10th Mrs. John Christie called this evening and gave the Supt. ten shillings as subscription 11th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett His Worship the Mayor & R.H. Brett Esq. 271. Thomas Burns. see [Case] 244. sent from the Hospital with a Note from Dr. Bovell. Superintendent reports that the house is full. that there is sad need of further accommodation. as Burns is utterly destitute & very infirm committee could not turn him out to perish in the cold. 272. Supt. to provide straps [etc.] for Anne Parnell who has a wooden leg Several applications for wood this morning (See Relief Book) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 49 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/49 1855 to whom Commtt. gave tickets for quarter cords amounting to Five cords & a half. although no wood in the yard ^for Institution.^ Supt. to see the wood commtt. on the subject N.B. [nota bene] in 1854 & 3 the first issue of wood took place on the second week in Dec. Stephen Lett 273. I consider Thomas Cook able to work and ought not to receive the advantages of the Institution.Decr. 23 1855. W. Mathers 274. Samuel Burchill [Case] 499 3/4 (in 53 [1853]) died this Morning 9 1/2 A.M. Aged 43 years complaint bronchitis Decm. 25th 26th 275. John McKnight [Case] 253. died this day Consumption has a wife living in this city with one Mrs. Dandy 276. Mr. Collins applied for his son James to be apprenticed with Mr. James West Butcher granted. See his Letter. Saturday morning 29 Decr. 1855. The Select Committee appointed to receive, examine & report upon the Tenders for Supplying the “House of Industry” with Groceries. Meat. Milk & Bread for the ensuing year met this day at 12. {blank}M. [P.M.] Present John Arnold Esq. & E.H. Rutherford. 276 1/2. Tender for Bread recd. from “George Coles” for Quarter Ending on 31st March 56 276 1/2 at 9 d. [pence] Cy. [currency] per 4 lb. Loaf. this being the lowest tender the Committee recommend its acceptance. Tender for Milk recd. from “Margaret Harper” for one Year from 1 Jany 1856 at 1/ [shilling] 2 [pence] Cy. [currency] per Gallon this being the only tender for Milk the Committee recommend its Acceptance for one Quarter. if possible. or ^if not^ for the Whole Year. Tenders for Groceries [etc.] recd. from “R. Davis & Co.” “Charles Moore” And “Dodgson, Shields & Morton” with Samples & prices attached And after Careful examination the Committee recommend x (Also that J. Huttys tender for Meat be accepted on Conditions arranged by Mr. Hancock) ^x [margin] Dodgsons Shields & Morton’s Tender be Accepted. Committee per W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock]^ House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 50 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/50 January 1st 1856 277. Anne M. Switzer see relief book [Case] 521 has got a sore hand, allowed to remain in the House for a few days until it is well, and also her boy allowed to remain in the House for two Months. R.C. Jan. 278. Wm. Brethour see [Case] 77. complains that Wm. Aldon [Eldon] Struck him the other day while peaceably pursuing his work in the Work Shop. David Cox and John Hart were examined and state that neither of them saw Brethour offer any offence to Alden that should lead \Brethour\ Aldon to Strike him. It appears by examining other inmates Brethour collared Alden before Aldon Struck him, and the Committee are satisfied that both these men should be expelled [from] the Institution and only ^for^ the severity of the whether [weather] the Comtt. would have done so. 279. Willm. Cornwall 60 yrs. English Ch. of Eng. was 20 years in the Army has been living in Yorkville since 1831. has 5 Children Eldest a young woman 17. The next a Boy 16 do. [ditto] one 15 and two girls living with the Aunt ^in^ Adjala, Admitted until the General Meeting. 280. Superintendent reports the death of Solomon Wormsley see [Case] 229 this man had been living at New-Market for the last 25 years died on 30th Decm. 1855. Jany 3 [281.] 1. The Supt. reports that John or James Peacock died in the out Shed this day, the man was brought to the House by a Servant man, of Mr. Jno. Gamble at the Humber Stating that He had made Application to Hospital but was refused admission Supt. took him in Dr. Russell Visited him on Wednesday Evening died thursday Morning. Spasmodick Compt. [complaint] further particulars not known. [281 1/2.] 2. Richard Berry [Case] 1020 ^in 1855^ died this day general debility . House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 51 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/51 January 4th 1856 [282.] 3. The case of Jane Gray was represented by J. Cousins Esq. to the Committee this morning, as having been deserted by her Husband about a year ago; and that it has so far affected her mind, that She is now insane. Application has been made to the Lunatic Asylum, but no room at present. She is represented as being perfectly harmless; and the Committee was induced to give her a Shelter for a few days and Supt. to do his best in making room for her. She is now living James St. north of Albert St. [283.] 4. Margaret Ryder see 43 relief book was recently confined in the Lying in Hospital Toronto is a Married Woman & Husband a pensioner 1/ [shilling] 2 [pence] pr. diem Sterling. Husband & rest of the family living in London Canada West where they have been for the last Six years. recommended by Mrs. Grasett for admission for a Short Season at least until She gets her Strength. admitted [284.] 5. Thomas Harvey came here on Saturday to wait till there was room in the Hospital. The Superintendent will make inquiry when he can be received into Hospital and send him there. [285.] 6. Mrs. Davis applys to get child Antony Hill into the House The boys mother is in New York. Mrs. Davis consents as guardian of the child to his being send out and has no doubt the mother will consent also. The mother is a widow [286.] 7. I have visited the Institution today & I find such a want of accommodation for the inmates in the Sheds that I have order Mr. Hancock to purchase nine \more\ bed steads. F.M. Russell M.D. 12 Jany /56 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 52 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/52 1856 January 14th [287.] 8. Mary Ann Switzer See [Case] 277 went to live with Mrs. Lay on George St. was taken from the House by Mr. Cawthra on Sunday Evening. 13th inst. January 16 [288]. 9. William James Fleming a boy 9 years age Church of England. & English was brought here by Edward Knight and his wife of Sayer Street with whom the Boy has been living and who is going away from the City and dont want the Boy. the Boys mother is in Town but Sick and not able to Support him. The Superintendent is to Visit the Mother and get her Written Consent to send the Boy out. in the mean time the Boy to remain in the House. W. Stewart Darling Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee [289.] 10. Mrs. Davidson leaves the House this day, Mr. Alford Thompson, Toronto Township, takes both her and her child. She goes as Servant January 24 [290.] 11. Mr. Wm. Doble residing on Lot No. 4 and in the 4th Concession ^of Brock^ Father and Son living together and wishing to take the Two Boys Fleming & Lawler both given up to the House. and sanctioned by the Weekly Commtt. both boys belong to ch: of England, and the Applicant belongs to Same church. They leave the House in good spirits for their new home where I hope they may stay, Fleming has been brought back to the House three times, and as many times He has gone over the fence. Both the Boys were most highly delighted with the prospect of a new Home in the Country. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] January 25th [291.] 12. The Superintendent reports that the Butcher does not supply the House with meat in sufficient quantity; the Committee therefore authorize the Superintendent to purchase two or three hogs, for bacon, to be kept on hand for cases of necessity, and for a change of diet for the inmates. The Superintendent having informed the Committee that the stock of potatoes is House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 53 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/53 1856 exhausted, he is authorized to procure a supply upon the most advantageous terms they can be obtained. [292.] 13. The Committee in examining the House, found three able-bodied women, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Davidson, and Mrs. Rider {blank} who appear to be quite capable of providing for themselves, and in consideration of the crowded state of the House, the Superintendent is directed to inform them that they cannot be continued in the House. and must therefore endeavour immediately to obtain situations for themselves. Weekly Committee John Tyner John Doel James Spencer [293.] 14. Joseph Duggon 50 years of age from Brampton C. West [Canada West] Irish and Presbyterian church came into the House of Casual Poor on the 5th January and died on the 25th of Delerum tremens & sore legs [etc.] [294.] 15. Francis Mooney of the township of Brock, yeoman, well recommended, a member of the Ch. of England applied on the 30th Jany 1856 for two children, & permission is granted by Superintendent to give him Charlotte Jane Robinson & John Beard both children of Ch. of Eng parents, at present inmates of this House. Edmd. Baldwin [295.] 16. Jane Murray goes with Mrs. Armstrong Portland & Edmd. St. as servant at 10/ [shillings] per Month. (W.A. Gunsmith) Jany 31. 1856. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 54 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/54 1856 [296.] 17. The Superintendent reports that fifteen pr. [pair] of blankets, fifteen Rug, one ^piece^ Bed Ticking, two pieces of shirting, two of Shirting, 30 ^yds.^ Linen for Towels, and boys piners, one gross Spool Cotton & one paper pins, are wanted for the use of the House, House of Industry January 31, 1856. February 1st [297.] 18. The Committee for this week direct the Superintendent of the House to notify Mrs. Chambers, Davidson & Rider referred to in the Entry of the Committee of Jany 25th, that they must leave this institution by tomorrow noon. Edmd. Baldwin George Brooke [298.] 19. Mary Bell recommended by Dr. Haswell represents herself as a widow and has lost the use of her right side, she applies for admission to the House Admitted till her case can be inquired into by the Medical Attendant and if she is well enough to work, to be discharged [299.] 20. The Superintendent authorized to procure the articles for the use of the House in Entry 17 [296] Edmd. Baldwin George Brooke John Tyner for J. Tolfrey [Tolfree] [300.] 21. As the House is very much Crowded, I have recommended the Superintendent to discharge Jane Smith, as she is now well enough to leave the house. N. Bethune M.D. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 55 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/55 1856 Feby 5. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green Messrs. Battersby and Paterson. [301.] 22. The Superintendent having stated that the women referred to in Nos. 292 & 297 will not leave the House He is hereby directed to discharge them this day. J.P. Battersby 8th Friday Committee Feby 19th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett John Arnold & S. Spreull Esqrs. March 4th Superintendent reports a cheque ^for [pounds] 5^ recd. \out\ today from Post office, being a donation to the funds of the House from Messrs. Howard, Macdonald, & J. McMurrich. Arbitration fee March 4th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns R. Yates & T.A. Stayner There appears to be nothing particular to note to day, excepting that in the case of Christiana McDonald, recommended by Mrs. Grasett for admittance, the Superintendent reporting that there was no place for her, and She urging that if She could obtain a little wood, her chief want would be supplied, the Committee have given her a quarter cord, two weeks in advance of the time when She had any claim to the indulgence. She is said to be bothersome, faultfinding, & disposed to create mischief. Seems well known to the Superintendent. T.A. Stayner March 14th [302.] 23. The case of Mary Smith brought before the Committee this morning. Mrs. Smith applied to Supt. on Wednesday to have her daughter given up to her. (The little blind girl named Eliza in entry made in No. 243 [1855]. The Committee are doubtful as to the propriety of giving the child to a mother so depraved in her habits, and besides they wish the Superintendent to see the Mayor G.W. Allan Esq. to know if He had made any arrangements in her case; before She was given to her mother, referred to Genl. Committee Weekly Committee per Supt. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 56 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/56 [303.] 24. The Supt. is reluctant to record anything against \any\ a poor person who is obliged to come to this charity for assistance. But the conduct of Mary Smith, (the person named below) is altogether above the Common. Her blasphemous language, and otherwise violent behaviour; render her a very dangerous person to admit on the premises. “She says the Supt. got her put away from her place,” “She also said that she had been to R_W_ [railway] Station and purchased Tickits to carry herself and child to a distant part of the Province; and the Supt. had taken them from her, and torn them up.” March 14. 1856. Mar 18. 1856 Weekly Comee. Present Revd. Dr. Lett Mr. Cathcart assisting [304.] 25. Supt. reports that there are now only Four cords of wood on the wharf & that the supply for the House in the yard is insufficient Refer the above to the General Comee. [305.] 26. Supt. presented Savings Bank Book No. 2705 exhibiting the sum of [pounds] 5:5:4, in the Treasurer’s Name for the benefit Sarah Bradley a child under the protection of this Institution and at present, out on trial with, Frizell Brooklyn Whitby. Supt. says that a further sum of [pounds] 3 with 2 years interest is also due by this House to Said Child being the value of Clothes & effects left by the Childs Parents Refer the above to the General Comee. [306.] 27. Mr. Darlington letter referred to General Comm. Bills signed T.G. Beard 52.9.4 1/2 364 {Cords} at 28/9. Beckett {blank}.10.{blank} Medecine Stephen Lett Robert Cathcart House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 57 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/57 1856 March 23rd. [307.] 28. Sarah Newell 83 years died this morning of Genl. debility. See [Case] 447 in 1853. [308.] 29. Margaret O’Connell 18 Irish and R.C. sent to the House by Priest \Bruyer\ Revd. Mr. Bruyer, out of Health, and her case to be brought before the next Committee. 30. Michael Mullen Aged 66 years Irish R. Catholic with 5 children, none of them in the city but a young woman who is in the General Hospital with a sore leg. He has been living in Toronto the last 20 years, and is now past work. Sent to the House with a note from Dr. Russell, who has been acquainted with him for a long time, and Strongly recommends him for admission into the House. 31. Ellen Stone Aged 28 yrs. Irish & Roman Catholic Servant afflicted with Paralyses. Sent down from Barrie to get into the Toronto General Hospital where she was refused admission. Sent to the House of Industry by Dr. Bovell. 25th Tuesday Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett Wm. Mathers and J.P. Battersby Esqrs. 32. Elizabeth Jones Aged 34 Church of Eng. Husband gone to seek for work left her about christmas a brick layer Welsh. 3 children 9. 7. 9 mos. The 2 elder children to be received into the House for 3 months. Mr. Hancock will get a place for the mother. 33. Ellen Carr 40 years old R.C. Widow one child Irish. 3 years in Toronto. Unwell recommended by Dr. Gamble Son 2 years old he has been scalded. Wants wood but there is none. 34. Mrs. Eaton applied for bread. The Committee are unable to increase the bread list. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 58 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/58 35. In the case of Ellen Stone sent from Barrie the Committee ordered the Superintendent to send her back to Barrie provided the Physician thinks it can be done with Safety, and the Superintendent will send a copy of the resolution of the Trustees & Managers re the subject of people sent in from other municipalities, with a notice that Ellen Stone will not be received into the house if sent back 28th March Weekly Committee Friday Present J.P. Battersby & Wm. Mathers Esq. 36. Mary McCabe 47 years old Irish. R.C. Single came to Toronto last fall has been in service with a Mrs. Brush in Toronto. She appears to be in health and able to work. 37. The Committee have seen Ellen Stone and decree her quite fit to travel to Barrie. A person who takes a boy from the house will take charge of her to within a mile of Barrie. J.P. Battersby W. Mathers 38. I consider Daniel Curran in a fit state to be discharged from the Institution. 29th March /56 F.M. Russell M.D. Saturday 29. 1856 The following Tenders for Supplying the House with Bread for the next three months was received. 39. Richard Reeves 8 d. [pence] per 4 [pounds] loaf. William Reeves 8 d. [pence] [ditto] George Coles 8 d. [pence] [ditto] The Tenders being all at the same price, and Mr. Coles having served the House of Industry with Bread the last Quarter, ending 31st March, in a satisfactory manner; it was considered he had the first claim. His Tender is therefore accepted for the next Quarter Ending 30th June. By order of the Secretary E.H.R. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] Sup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 59 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/59 1856 April 1st Weekly Committee Revd. John Barclay John Arnold & D.K. Feehan Esqrs. J. Arnold present 40. Sarah Gilmour widow aged 60 yrs. Irish Epis. Ch. \no\ \children\ lives with her marrd. [married] Daughter, used to receive help from her Son in the army. declined assistance 41. John Macintyre aged 35 Scotch. C. [Church] Scotland. 7 years in Canada. has lived in London Dist. [District]. bad eyes. allowed to remain 2 nights to enable him to apply to the St. Andrews Society. 42. Patrick McKardle aged 44 R.C. C. [church] 10 yr in City. 3 months in Hospital with Erisipelas [Erysipelas]. not cured. to be examined by Medical Officers, if approved to be admitted. 43. Martin Corcoran inmate of the out building. Pensioner came in 12th Jany. his pension to come to the House. wants to go to Hospital. 44. Mary Welsh is convalescent & able for a Situation April 1st W. Haswell 45. The Select Committee appointed to strike off the Indoor and Outdoor poor met at the House on Thursday April 3rd. 1856 Ann Bell, outdoor. An Aged Widow 70 years. has no family. continued. Mrs. Bennett, [ditto] on Sayer St. husband has been sick. to be Cut off in a fortnight Ellen Brown & husband Caroline St. both aged and unfit for work to be continued Nancy Barker a cold. [Coloured] Woman one leg. an old pensioner to be continued Ann Barber lives in Sayer St. 4 child. [children] 2 out & 2 at home. to be cut off after a fortnight Catherine Boyd has 3 child. [children] 1 out active young Woman. to be cut off after a fortnight Sarah Cratchley has 3 child. [children] Widow. Young & active. to be cut off after a fortnight Margaret Cooke a Cold. [Coloured] Woman 76 years of age must be continued on the Books Martha Caverly Widow 70 Years Age lives with her son. a shoemaker to be cut off after 14 days John Cooke wife living Shoemaker 10 children, to be cut off at once Elizabeth Cobb a Widow no family Aged 50. to be cut off at once House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 60 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/60 John Collins. Captn. a Widower has 3 child. [children] able to work to be cut off at once. Susan Conway Widow 3 child. [children] able to work to be cut off after a fortnight Catharine Duke Widow 2 child. [children] with an Aged Mother. Must be continued on for the Mothers sake Elisa Ellis her husband Drunken has 3 child. [children] Must be Kept on for a fortnight longer. John Ellis Widower lives with his daughter peddles matches [etc.] to be cut off after a fortnight. Sarah Gilmour Widow about 60 years Age lives with her son & daughter to be cut off Bridget Gannon a Single Woman Aged 30 years to be cut off at once. Anne Henderson on Peter St. Widow 3 child. [children] at home & 2 out. to be cut off after 2 weeks Elizabeth Hislop. deserted by her Husband has 4 child. [children] one out to be cut off after 2 weeks Margaret Hopkins Widow has 8 child. [children] 4 out & 4 home to be cut off at once. Thomas Kelleher with a drunken Wife a Paralatic has a daughter at home 14 years of age if his daughter goes out, to be Continued Elisabeth Lawlor deserted by her husband 1 child. a Young Woman to be cut off Johanna Levette Widow Cold. [Coloured] Woman has 3 child. [children] and an Aged Mother to be continued on Mary Miller a Widow no family 70 years age to be Continued on Nancy Moore a Widow family out. Aged 70 years. to be continued on Matilda Mow. a Single Colld. [Coloured] Woman about 30 years age. to be cut off Elisa MaCauley Widow Rheumatic. 5 child. [children] 3 out & 2 at home. to be continued on Edwd. MaConkey & Wife An Aged infirm Couple to be continued on Alice MaCoy & Husband. in consumption 8 child. [children] out of Town to be cut off Laurence McDonald Widower One leg Keeps a boy & Girl at home. to be cut off Margaret McClure a Young Widow expects to be confined. to be continued until Well & then cut off Johanna O’Brien Widow lives with her father a Tailor has 4 chill to be cut off after 2 weeks Anne Phillips Aged 60. Widow. has one Son Married. to be continued on. Uphrenzine Pellong (french 60 years age) to be continued on. Caroline Ryan an Aged Widow no family 75 yrs age to be continued Ellen Rogers an aged Widow to be continued Catharine Thompson Widow one child. able to work. to be cut off Mary Short Widow no family. sore legs. to be cut off after a fortnight Margaret Stewart widow 4 child. [children] has a brother a farmer Well off to be cut off after 2 weeks Judah Shields an Aged Widow with a sickly daughter. to be continued on Hannah Stanford, husband sickly should put out his child. [children] to be cut off Eliza Sanderson (husband sick) has 3 child. [children] 12.10.6 years to be cut off Bridget Seymour Widow. her child. [children] all out & able to take Care of her. to be cut off James Scales (young man has had a sore arm) to be cut off Mary Farmer Widow with 3 child. [childen] able to work to be cut off In Door Poor) discharged Robert Cathcart Saml. Shaw Mary Welsh the superintendent to get her a place discharged Jane Chambers & child. discharged Mary Davidson & child. discharged Jane King & child. discharged Jane Murray. Young woman. discharged {blank} Houstairfort Robert Furnie. Michael Curran William Eldon Joseph Caton House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 61 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/61 1856 April 4th Friday Committee Present J. Arnold Esq. 46. Jane \Bridget\ Byrchill 24 yrs. of age with a child 6 weeks old. not married. En. Ch. [English Church] 5 years in City admitted for a few weeks. till she gains her strength no friends here. afterward recd. to Mrs. Anwin as a wet nurse 7th 47. Mary Daily got permission to go to church on Sabbath Morning and has not returned. Monday Morning 7th April. 8th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns Hon. H.J. Boulton Hon. J. Elmsley Present Revd. Dr. Green acting for Dr. Burns 48. Mrs. Rusk of Victoria St. applies this morning in behalf of William Hill 25 years of age and Shoe Maker by Trade. He lost his leg some time ago, and now he is far gone in decline. English and belongs the Ch. of England. Admitted 11th Friday Committee 49. The case of James Neily was referred to the Genl. Board next Tuesday. 50. Whitewashing to be done Supt. to get the House whitewashed on the best terms He can. 51. The 2 Bradley children admitted temporarily. Anson Green 52. The Superintendent report, a man Sent to the House this Morning by the Mayor. per Constable Butler. whose name is unknown. He appears to be a Paralytick, having very little use of one side. He has a Carpet bag, some few articles of Clothing and 11/ [shillings] 9 [pence] in Money. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 62 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/62 1856 April 11th 53. Patrick Welsh {blank} the Supt. reports that Patrick Welsh was sent out on Friday to serve the General Notices. and that He got liquor to excess, bringing it into the House also to one of the ^female^ inmates, and making her drunk. greatly disturbing the peace of the House. Welsh’s general conduct is not good. He is kept in the House as a Servant; but it is difficult to keep him at work. 54. James Parkney 59. Irish, Church of England, sent to the House by Dr. Haswell, traveling west to see a Bro [brother] in law, alld. [allowed] to remain a few days. from Quebec 55. Julia Bradley 10 years see [Case] 51 and Mary Bradley aged 8 years Mother dead, and the father a carpenter by trade gone to the Country to work, is a drinking character, children Sent to the House by Dr. Bovell. Irish Church of England. Weekly Committee Revd. John Borland Robt. Cathcart and W.J. MacDonell Esq. April 15. Present, Revd. Mr. Borland; W.J. MacDonell. 56. Patrick Welsh reprimanded for his conduct as above reported & upon his promise of amendment, allowed to remain in the House as heretofore. 57. Bridget Calway charged by Welsh as having been supplied with whiskey, on being introduced by Supt. denied all knowledge of the matter. 58. James Pladwell, allowed a truss, at discretion of Supt. suffering from a rupture. 59. [52.] This case recommended to the visiting Physician of the man referred to allowed to remain in the house for the present. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 63 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/63 1856 April 16th [Cases re-numbered in error] 53. Andrew Cosguer 70 years of age Irish R.C. widower 6 children, but four of them step chil. [children] not any of them in Canada Six years in Toronto He is a pensioner and recommended by Dr. Lett for admission to the House of Industry 54. The Superintendent would again beg to call the attention of the Weekly Committee to the want of ventilation in the out building for Causal Poor. During the crowded state of Institution the last two winters, the out building has been filled to excess & for the want of better ventilation, the air has after been very foul. 18th Friday Committee Present Revd. Mr. Borland, W.J. MacDonell, & R. Cathcart Esqr. 55. Eliza Brooke reported by Supt. as having been overcome by liquor & found lying on the sidewalk, upon a recent visit to town. reprimanded by the committee & discussed upon promise of never again committing a like offence. Supt. advised to keep her within doors as much as possible. 56. Andrew Cosguer, admitted. pension to be applied to use of house as usual in like cases. 57. Mary Kelly reported for use of bad language: acknowledged the offence & expressed much contrition therefor. The Committee think her case would be better attended in the ^general^ hospital and recommended it to the visiting Physician, hoping should he be of same opinion that he will adopt the proper course for procuring her admission to that Institution. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 64 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/64 1856 58. Superintendent allowed to get his hall & sitting room coloured as before; and advised to consult Mr. Sherrard or some other builder. respecting the ventilation of the out building. W.J. MacDonell John Borland Robert Cathcart 59. If Mary Kelly could procure a light Situation in the Country, I consider it better for her to be there than remain either here or in the Hospital. April 18th. 1856 W. Haswell April 22nd Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green the Mayor and Geo. Brooke Esq. 60. ^See 208^ Alice Woods 17 yrs. of age Irish R.C. five Months in Toronto has a child 4 mos. old. Mother living in Township of Mara. Allowed 1 Loaf Bread with Mrs. Foley 61. Jane Carroll 30 years Irish R.C. in Toronto three years Staying with Widow Foley wants Bread has Sore Eyes, alld. [allowed] a small loaf 62. Sarah Gillahan 30 years Irish R.C. In City 3 yrs. able young woman must get a place, and be indepent of Public charity, Staying with Mrs. Foley Stanley St. 25th Friday Committee Present None 63. Jane Chambers was provided with respectable Situation in the Country but refused to stay, & came back to the House, on Monday Evening, although she was discharged from the House a Month ago. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 65 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/65 1856 April 29th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, His Worship the Mayor, and G.W. Allan Esq. present none 64. Margt. Turner 46 yrs & Husband 55. both Irish CofEngland Seven months in the city, from Qebk. [Quebec] 6 children 3 in Toronto and 3 in Quebeck Ages of these in Toronto girl 12. Boy 7. Girl 5 living. She does not know Husband is sick. is a Stone mason by trade. In the absence of the committee Supt. gave a loaf of bread. May 1st. 65. Joseph Caton See [Case] 164 in 1854 an able bodied man, has been in and out of the House many times since the summer of 54 always unfitting himself for work by his intemperate habits. He is a good working man if He keep from liquor. He left the house last winter in consequence of using bad language to the Supt. Came back again in a few days past bitten; and bitten worse by Whisky. He was amongst those discharged from the House this Spring by the Committee, and has been going out for several days looking for work. Always coming in the worse for liquor. The last two nights he has greatly disturbed a poor dying man by the name of William Hill. who greatly implored the Supt., not to allow him to be subjected to the same annoyance again. Came back again (Caton) middle of the afternoon on Thursday scarcely able to walk, “Supt. Supt. advised him to leave the House, he did so” but in half an hour or more, he came back and was so violent Supt. was obliged to call one of the Police, who at once took him in custody. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 66 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/66 1856 May 2nd. Friday Committee Present none 66. The case in number 52 became so discontented with the House Confinement and fare and made so many signs to go away by the boat, the Supt. was persuaded to let him go. May 6th. Weekly Committee E. Hobson, W.M. Westmacott and T.J. O’Neill Esqrs. Present May 9th. Friday Committee present. 67. Wm. Davison recommended by J. Arnold Esq. applied to have his mother taken into the House. He stated he was her only support having being sent home to him from Innisfil by her daughter a farmer’s wife. His wages were only 6 dollars a month. he purposed paying 2 dollars a month for her support if taken into the house. Applicant is a native of Ireland and belongs to the Presbyterian Church. referred to next committee. no encouragement given. Terence J. O’Neill 68. William Wright native of England member of the Church of England a Gardner by trade. 5 weeks in the Genl. Hospital under a broken leg. sent here by Dr. Bovell admitted in the meantime by Supt. referred to next Committee 69. The supply of Cordwood for use of house being nearly expended recommended that fifteen Cords, the balance of Andw. Anderson’s contract of 30 cords be ordered to be sent as soon as possible. Terence J. O’Neill House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 67 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/67 1856 May 13th. 70. Wm. Hanning 42 yrs Irish and Presbyterian church Just arrived in Canada from Belfast is a machinist but out of Health. injured in his chest with a heavy lift. wife dead 18 months. He has four children that He wishes to place under the protection of the Institution and for that purpose has Signed the usual letter, giving the Trustees & manager the power to send them out as apprentices in accordance with the By laws for that purpose The names of the children. Geo. Hanning Aged sixteen years. Esther twelve years, Joseph 7 years, Wm. James 4 years, May 13th. Weekly Committee Revd. J. Spencer, John Tyner & John Doyel [Doel] Esqrs. Present Mr. Tyner 71. The case of Wm. Livingston was laid before the committee this morning and a letter read from Mr. Geo. Peacock that Livingston had left his place. The Comtee. wish the Sup. to write to Mr. Peacock and hope He will feel himself under moral obligation to use his best endeavors to find the boy and if possible to induce him return to his place or see him safe back to this Institution. 72. The two Bradley children were ordered to be returned to Mr. Reeves Queen St., who bought them to the House on the 4th. April, The Supt. reports that the father of these children is a carpenter & in constant work; it is ordered that five shilling per week be paid to this House by the parties removing said children during their residence in the House. 73. The case of William Wright being reconsidered this morning and allowed to remain in the house one month, in hopes by that time He may be able to go to work. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 68 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/68 1856 74. The Case of Joseph Caton see [Case] 65, who has been frequently in this house, and now in Jail for drunkenness. The committee view Caton as an unfit subject for this House, being now only 45 years of age and able bodied, and every way competent to get his own living if He Keeps from drink. and think He should not be heard if he make application again. 75. Sharlotte Moon see [Case] 54 in relief book is now convalescent, and able to return to her friend the committee order that 12/6 be expended in sending her to MaraPosa [Mariposa] C.W. [Canada West] 76. Catherine Fitspatrick 19 years Irish R.C. 5 yrs. in this country almost blind, sent to the House by Dr. Bovell, from the Genl. Hospital where she has been for nearly 2 years. The case referred to the General Board allowed to remain in the House in the mean time. 77. The case of the four children referred to in [Case] No. 70 admitted. 78. William Hunter aged 12 ^yrs.^ and 6 years in this city, He is a full orphan. Father was a Carpenter, and died about one month ago. Mother dead some years ago, he has 3 sisters, one by the name of Amey 16 Living with a Mrs. Perry on Crookshank Estate, and Mary 10 yrs. of age and Isabella 7 years. Mr. Geo. Oal (of this City Richmond St. West Carpenter) is Guardian to this boy or children and this case is bought before the weekly committee with view of his being sent out as an apprentice under the direction of the Board Supt. has already got him a Situation with Wm. Wilson J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Medonte County of Simcoe Presbyterian House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 69 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/69 1856 May 16th. Friday Committee Present John Tyner and John Doel Esq. 79. An application from Mr. Francis Curtis, Township of Peel (Farmer) for a little Boy as an apprentice to the farming business. The Committee approve of Mr. Curtis’ application, and order the Supt. to notify Mr. C. as soon as a Suitable boy is in the House 80. The case of Mr. Davidson ([Case] No. 67) Reconsidered and admitted 81. Welsh, Patrick. has been in House for 3 years from time to time. work provided for him. may remain for some days. & is then to leave 3 dollr. [dollars] to be given him to set up a basket for peddling. to which he has been accustomed. 82. Dazy. Michael 30 yr. of age Irish R.C. if he gets certificate from Hospital of being unable to work, to be admitted for a few days. 83. Thomson. Catherine has been in the service of Thos. Latimer from June 1852. is now 16 yr. of age He ^has always^ declined signing the Indentures. directed Supert. to write to say that unless he pays ^the House^ wages according to Indentures. he will be sued in the Divisl. [Divisional] Court for the value of the girls services. 84. Ryden Margarett. aged 32 yrs. C.E. [Church of England] with her child to be admitted for a short time Mr. Arnold engaging to pay 4/ [shillings] per week during her stay 85. Phaer. Widow 70 yrs. of age. to be allowed a loaf weekly recomd. by Mr. Brent J. Arnold John Tyner House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 70 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/70 1856 May 20th. Weekly Committee Revd. E. Balwing [Baldwin] Geo. Brooke and J. Tolfree Esqrs. Present J.P. Battersby acting for Revd. E. Baldwin 86. Jas. Faulkner recommended by Dr. Burns. this man was in this House the winter 1854-5. He seems to be in perfectly in good health and will be able to earn his living. I do not think ^him^ a fit subject to be received here but as Dr. Burns has recommended him I think it right to refer the case to the general board. 87. Mary Noble. Mother dead. Father in jail for drunkenness was brought to the house by a constable. admitted. 87 1/2. The Sup. had an interview with Mr. Sheard in regard to Ventilating the out building, who recommended that half a dozen Ventilating brick, be put into the walls above and below at back end of the building 88. Rose Davison 85 years of age Scotch and Presbyterian see [Case] 67 & 80 89. George Edge Aged 11 years Irish CofEngland. Father was a Tavern Keeper in Scarboro [Scarborough]. Came into the City last winter when He (Father) died of delirium. tremens. The Mother went to St. Catherines 3 months ago and has not returned the Child being destitute the Superintendent took it into the House until the weekly Committee would Sit upon the case. Admitted. May 22nd. 90. A Woman who said she came from Chinguacousy Applied at the House of Industry on Thursday 22nd. Inst. 2 o’clock P.M. requested to have her child taken into the House. The child was not taken in, but she was advised to call Friday morning and see the Committee. About 3 oclock P.M. on the same day a Child was found in the yard of Holmes & Abby (Coach Factory) on Yonge St. Said child sent to the House of Industry by J.B. Robinson Esq. the Mayor. [see also page 326 Case 2] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 71 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/71 1856 When it was recognized by the Superintendent to be the same child which had been bought to the gate about 2 o’clock. The woman was about 30 years of age fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair. She had on a red cold. [coloured] dress, white straw bonnet, with blue ribbon; a plaid shawl, and blue Checked necktye. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] May 23rd. Friday Committee Present J.P. Battersby Esq 91. Information has been received that a younger brother of George Edge has been left at a Tavern in the city. The Superintendent is requested to make inquiries about him and apply to the Mayor if necessary to have him put under the care of the House. 92. The Superintendent to provide a nurse on the best terms in his power for the infant mentioned in [Case] no. 90. 93. Mary Leagena 54 years old French, Cof England, 7 children a Widow. 2 Children married. Catharine 16. Barbara 12. William 9. To be admitted. J.P. Battersby 94. Patrick Inches 25 years of Age, Irish, R.C. Tailor by trade, was 9 months in the Genl. Hospital, and nearly blind. no friends in this Country, admitted for a short time. May 26th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green J.P. Battersby and P. Paterson Esqrs. Present Mr. J.P. Battersby and John Tyner 95. Catherine Leagena, Barbara, and William as in case 93. were admitted with a view of being Apprenticed out 96. The brother of Catherine Thomson ([Case] see 83) came before the committee to complain of the treatment of his sister this morning. The superintendent has written to Mr. Latimer. In case of difficulty this case should be bought before the Genl. Board before taking of law proceedings. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 72 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/72 1856 97. Margaret Stewart a widow with 4 children eldest 5 years old to be allowed one and a half loaves a week. 98. William Elder applied to be admitted to the House on account of a hurt in his back. Recommended by Mr. Boomer & Mr. Harrington. He drinks & is thence unfitted for getting his bread. Not admitted 99. Ellen Nolan 19 years of age Irish C ofEngland has been living in Barrie for the last 2 years expects to be confined in about 3 months. Admitted until the Committee meet again. 100. A letter has been recd. by the Supt. touch’g the Case of Mary Smith with Mr. Ignatius Leonox, Innisfil the Father of this girl came to the House and complained that Mary was ill treated, Schooling neglected, almost naked. [etc.] [etc.] He also complained to the Revd. Dr. Lett in a similar manner about the same girl. Supt. 101. The father of Moses Smith Has also complained to John Arnold Esq Chm. [chairman] of this board that J.H.S. Drinkwater ^of Orillia^ to whom the boy was apprenticed in 1853 has also been ill treated by Mr. Drinkwater. Supt 102. The Supt. reports in the case of Elizabeth Hines apprenticed with Mr. Robt. Shore, Albion April 8, 1853 and then 11 years of age. That on the 8th April 1856 one years wages was due, and the same has not been paid. Supt. 103. Also in the Case of Rodderick McLeod, with Mr. John Curtis of Clarke. one years wages due on the 28th day of April 1856. the same not paid. Supt. 104. Supt. reports the death of William Hill this morning about 5 oclock A.M. disease of the Spine [etc.] May 30th 1856. See [Case] 48. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 73 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/73 1856 May 30th. Weekly Committee for Friday Present, Mr. Jno.Tyner & J.P. Battersby 105. In the case of Mary Smith (see [Case] 100) the Superintendent has received a letter from the Revd. Mr. Morgan completely contradicting the complaints and giving a very satisfactory account of the attention paid to the girl. 106. Moses Smith (see [Case] 101) who has absconded from his Master Mr. Drinkwater and about whose treatment complaint has been made. A letter from Mr. Drinkwater to Mr. Westmacott was read denying that the boy had any cause for complaint. Mr. Westmacott has full confidence in Mr. Drinkwater and the committee do not think the complaint probable. The Superintendent is requested to write to Mr. Drinkwater & inform him the boy is in Toronto and inquire his wish regarding him. 107. The Superintendent reports in the case of Patrick Sullivan that the indentures forwarded to Mr. Joseph Kidd have not been returned. Mr. Kidd has been twice written to but has not replied. This case to go before the genl. committee. 108. The case of Ellen Nolan See [Case] 99 came before the Comtt. this morning. The Committee would here remark that while they would sympathize with such young women has [as] have not sufficient principal to guard their virtue, they at the same time would wish to record it as their opinion, that taking such into this House; is indirectly encouraging that particular vice, and is ^therefore^ left in the Supt. hands, until the next Committee sits. John Tyner) Weekly committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 74 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/74 1856 June 3rd. Weekly Committee Revd. W.S. Darling R. Cathcart & J. Harrington Esqs. 109. The letter of Thomas Latimer of Toronto Regarding Catherine Thomson was before the Committee and the committee directed a further letter to be written, and to wait 14 days for his compliance therewith. After which the Committee would recommend that he be sued for her Wages. Damages [etc.] The Committee signed the Milk Bill for 3 mos. Commencing March and ending with ^May 31st^ [pounds] 16.6.11 Cy. [currency] 110. James Watson Aged 47 years. Church of England from Ireland but in this country for 24 years and in Toronto about 10 years of that time is a Tinsmith by Trade. But about 3 weeks ago was struck with Lightning and is now rendered helpless. he applied for admission into the House and the Committee admit him. 111. The case of Ellen Nolan see [Case] 108 was before the Committee and they agree with the last committee and therefore deem her not eligible as an Inmate of this House and the Committee direct Mr. Hancock to pay her passage and send her back to Barrie and write with her to the Clerk of the Council Pd. [paid] 10/ [shillings] 112. The case of Michl. Dunn as sent to this House by Doctor Haswell was laid before the Committee. he has a Cancer in the Neck, but from the offensive Smell, therefore Mr. Hancock did not take him to the House but had him taken to a Room and agreed to pay the Rent and gave them some support from the House, all of which under the Circumstance the Committee think was the most prudent course. 113. Eliza Sanderson Aged 30 years English and Ch. of England came to the house today with a Note from Dr. Lett asking the Superintendent to take into the House her two little Step Sons, James and Frederick aged 10 & 6 years the father of these Children is a Shoemaker by trade, but his drinking habits are now so confirmed, that his wife says she will not live with him any longer. June 4th. 1856 This woman was never married to Sanderson, since Sanderson’s death, she has turned out very bad. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 75 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/75 1856 June 6th. Friday Committee Present E. Hobson 114. The Case of Georginna Deacon with Mr. James Beasley, King, referred to the general Committee as in case 107 115. The Case of the two Children in Case No. 113 The Committee direct that the usual letter be taken from Mr. Sanderson and that the Children be Recd. into the House with a view to them being placed out as soon as suitable situations can be got for them. 116. Martin Wayland 37 Irish, R.C. Six years in Canada a laborer has been working on the rail road down at Whitby. a single person. this Committee see no reason why he cannot earn his living (especially in Summer) therefore have refused him admission, besides he came from Whitby where he should go. 117. Catherine Broadbent Aged 35 years Irish R.C. 3 years from Ireland lived in Montreal but arrived yesterday. her husband deserted her in Montreal has no family, but is within a month of her Confinement. Was Married about 12 month ago. in Hamilton gave her a line to Mr. McDonald to get her a passage back to Montreal. where she is very desirous of going. 118. Mary Felton an inmate Aged 82 years Spinster. C.E. [Church of England] from Ireland about 30 years out. and lived in Toronto and the Country, has friends in Essa (Cookstown) has an Annuity from Ireland of Ten pounds sterling and will go to a farmer friend in the Country, and live on her Annuity has a Nephew at McClears named Robert Smith. Apprenticed to “Brown” the Committee would allow her to remain in the House provided she would give her Annuity to the House, but as she declines that and would prefer going to the Country the Committee has allowed her to do so. 119. Jane Kennedy Aged about 12 years born in this Country C.E. [Church of England] parents were English. Father dead. Mother lives on Agnes Street. See childrens book No. 138 March 14th. last. She was put out to Mr. Skeldon in Scarbro. [Scarborough] but has twice left her place. was kindly treated. but will not stay. wants to live in the city. Sent her out of the House to her Mother. E. Hobson, Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 76 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/76 1856 June 6th. 120. A letter was written to Mr. James Beasley by this Committee requesting him to complete the Indentures in the case of Georginna Deacon, and to make his reply before bringing the case before the General Board. See [Case] 114 121. Mr. James Joseph O’Hagin called to say that the poor man Michael Quinn was dead, that He died on Thursday morning. Paid House rent 6/ [shillings] 3 [pence] by order of the Committee. See [Case] 112 and Mr. O’Hagin raised as much money as paid the funeral expenses, by calling a few friends June 8th. 122. Supt. reports the death of Ergzious Huntt, Consumption See 306 in 1854. 10th. Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett S. Spreull & J. Arnold Esqrs. Present 122. Martin Wayland’s case bought up again (see [Case] 116) on recommendation of Mr. Elmsley & confirm the former decision. allowed him lodging at night & letting him go out to look for a job sawing. or anything else he can do. 123. Murphy Minox commuted pensioner. given him a dollar for travelling expenses into the Country. thinks he could get his board and lodging at a farmer’s 124. George Gully 39 yrs. of age Irish C.E. [Church of England] no family. was 3 yrs. in Bruce Mines. injured there by a fall. resident in Montreal for 20 years. has relatives there & wants to go there. Supt. to try and get him a free passage for him & to give him a dollar for expenses 125. Wm. Eldon 56 Irish C.E. [Church of England] (See 185 [Case 186 in 1855]) admitted for a week. to try & get work. J. Arnold House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 77 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/77 1856 June 13th. Friday Committee No business this morning- 126. Foundling Child See [Case] 90 On the 11th. Inst a Man and a Woman came to the House of Industry to inquire if they might be allowed to see the Children. The Supt. at once recognized the woman to be the Same that brought the young Child to the gate as described in No. 90. However they were allowed to go down and see the Children in the House and after examining them as long as they thought proper, they came up again, when the Supt. told the woman that she was the person who brought the infant child to the gate on the 22nd May, and afterwards drop’d it on Yonge St. She confessed she was the person. Supt. called in a Constable to arrest her at once, the day following She came before the Police Magistrate who discharged her, on Condition that she take the Child & her Name is Mary Keiser. 127. Moses Smith and Mary Smith See Mr. Arnolds Letter in this Case. June 17th. Weekly Committee Revd. Mr. Savage J. Lukin Robinson & Saml. Shaw Esq. 128. Thos. Jones 71 years English C of Eng. Schoolmaster 6 years in Toronto recomd. by Revd. Dr. Lett for admission with Maria his wife aged 64 years both aged and infirm admitted. Mrs. Jones will make herself useful in the House. 129. H.A. Nelson very seldom goes out but He comes in drunk. Supt. would not allow him to go out on Wednesday. But He left the House without leave. and has not returned yet Thursday Evening. June 19. 1856 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 78 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/78 1856 June 20th. Weekly Committee Friday Present Mr. John Doel 130. Committee order the Supt. to employ some suitable person to insert the Ventilating bricks in the Walls of the out building, as ordered by the Genl. Board and ^as^ advised by Mr. Sherock. 131. The Father of Moses Smith was before the Committee this morning to complain of the treatment of his son who has been living now over 3 years with Mr. Drinkwater of Orillia He says the Boy’s Education has been entirely neglected, and besides He has been Kept too bare of clothing. The Boy is now with him His Father and the Committee have no power to act in this case. 132. Mr. Smith had to complain also of the treatment to his daughter Mary Smith Apprenticed with Mr. Lennox of Innisfil. But when he heard the Revd. Mr. Morgan’s letter giving information to the Board that the Child is in every respect properly cared for. He ^Mr. Smith^ appeared quiet [quite] satisfied. 133. H.A. Nelson was reported to the Board this morning See [Case] 129 ordered that He shall not be taken into the House again unless He return Sober and then at the Supt. discretion. Committee John Doel June 22nd. 134. Michael Scanlon See 133 (1855) died this evening 9 oclock P.M. Consumption Aged 25 R.C & Irish 135. Matilda Cromley Aged 11 years who was apprenticed to Elijah Page of Chinguachousy in 1852 has behaved so bad that Mr. Page was obliged to return her to the House of Industry. So untruthfull that they could not believe any thing she said, and her habits were so filthy, the family began to be alarmed besides She ranaway, and lay in the woods for two nights and only when Starved out that She came back. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 79 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/79 1856 June 24th. weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns T.A. Stayner and R. Yates Esqrs. Present Mr. Stayner 136. Robt. Murray 30 years of age dying of Consumption lives Elizabeth St. next door to Griffiths Store. 2 Children, one 3 or 4 years old and one 2 weeks the man has been working for Alex Hamilton up to within a month past when He took his bed. Supt. authorized to mark the case with whatever the Institution allows in such circumstances. R.C. 137. Matilda Cromley came before this Committee this morning and they advise that she be retained in the House, and if possible to effect a Cure in her Head, which was sore when she left the House 3 years ago, and appears to be no better. See [Case] 63 in 1853 138. Margaret Dea or Neigh 31 years age Irish R.C. Dropsical discharged from the Genl. Hospital & Sent to the House by the Mayor, admitted. 139. A letter was read from Mr. Drinkwater who declines having any thing further to do with the Boy Moses Smith, See [Case] 131. June 27. Friday Committee Present Mr. Yates 140. The Supt. reports the Bread Contract runs out on the 30 inst. The Committee order the Supt. to rec. [recommend] tenders from two or three person in the trade. 141. Donald Cameron 40 yrs. Scotch Presbyterian Ch. was living up at London with one John McDonald five years. He came down from London for the purpose of getting into the Hospital or poor House contrary the Rules of the House to receive persons from London. Robt. Yates House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 80 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/80 1856 June 28th. 142. Superintendent reports the death of John Adams 80 years English of Apoplexy July 1st. Weekly Committee E. Hobson John Thom and John Holland Esqrs. 143. Ann Glaspie 30 years of age Irish Ch: of Eng has been living in Markham one year- Husband died last Jan’y applies for admission to the House of Industry She expects to be confined in two to three months the rules of this Charity forbid the admission of Parties from other Municipalities and besides she is able to work for her living at present. give her 5/ [shillings] and let her go back to Markham 144. Lawrance Sparrow 57 years Irish R.C. 9 yrs in Canada two weeks in Toronto was 2 years in Port Hope He must go back to P. Hope. gave him 5/ [shillings] to pay his Passage to P. Hope. 145. The Bread contract expired on 30 June. Mr. Coles being the only Tender and having supplied The Institution for the last six months, his tender was Considered by the Committee to be satisfactory, being 6 1/2 per 4 pound Loaf. Mr. Coles has the Said Contract at the same price. Supt. spoke to some of the other Bakers, but they all appeared indifferent about it. 146. Margaret Neigh died this morning at 9 o’clock A.M. See [Case] 138. She has no friends in this country R.C. July 2nd. 1856 147. Michael Sweeney aged 21 years. Irish and a member of the Rom. Catholic Ch. has been living 3 years in Geo. Town [Georgetown]. from the County Tyrone Ireland Consumptive. Has a Brother in the Queen’s Bush in Brant Canada west. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 81 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/81 1856 July 4th. Friday Committee Present John Thom Esq. 148. David Edmonds. 36 years of age Cold. [Coloured] man and came from the States a year ago was in the House last winter with Sore Eyes. Went into Toronto General Hospital and was there since last March and is now totally blind. left with the Genl. Meeting. 149. Notice forwarded this day to the Revd. H.J. Grasset of the following children in the House July 4. 1856 Wm. Leagena 9 years James Sanderson 9 yrs. Fredrick Sanderson 6 yrs. Caroline Leagena 6 yrs. Catharine Thompson 6 yrs. 150. Died this day Michael Sweeney See [Case] 147 Consumption. July 4. 1856 151. Committee ordered the Supt. to inter the body of Robt. Murray at the Expense of the House See [Case] 136 died this morning July 4th. 1856 July 5th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett Hon. J. Elmsley Present none 15th. Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasset J.P. Battersby and Wm. Mathers Esqrs. Present Mr. Mathers & Revd. H.J. Grasset 152. John Smith aged 81 years English Ch: of Eng only a few days up from the Lower Province, is now sick and not able to leave his bed. Admission for the present. this man’s Wife and daughter called to see him on Wensday [Wednesday] Morning. 153. Mary Ellen Lianea came from Cobourg to see her Sister in the Hospital. She lost her purse and had no money to pay her passage back to Cobourg Supt. paid it for her 6/ [shillings] 3 [pence], and after explanation to the Committee approve of what Supt. had done. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 82 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/82 1856 July 18th. Friday Committee no business this morning Present none. July 22nd. Committee for Tuesday Revd. Dr. Barclay J. Arnold and D.K. Feehan. Present none. 25th. Friday Committee Present none 154. William Eldon was sent down to Mr. Butts Blacksmith shop on Thursday with a Stove to be mended did not return to the House untill Evening when He was found on the corner of Edward and Elizabeth Sts. Sitting on ground beastly drunk. with a crowd of Children [etc.] around him throwing sticks, stones, and dirt at him. And He sometimes Shouting, them Singing and alternately cursing. the Supt. had to send two men to bring him Home to the House, why is He allowed to remain in the House? he is able to work for his living. Supt. July 29th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns Hon. H.J. Boulton & Hon. J. Elmsley Present None Aug 1st. Friday Committee Present {blank} 155. Elizabeth Welsh 25 Widow. She says she was married in Cartright but has no marrage certificate never had one. Irish & C of England. 156. Catharine Canton 24 years Irish Rom. Catholic Ch. 3 years in Canada Sore Eyes and feaver & ague Sent to the House by Dr. Haswell 156. [case number repeated] Mary Welch & Catherine FitzPatrick sent to Montreal 5/ [shillings] each was given them by order of the Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 83 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/83 1856 Aug 5th. Weekly Committee Revd. Jno. Borland R. Cathcart and J.W. MacDonald [MacDonell] Esqrs. 156. [case number repeated] Elizabeth Welsh: Supt. instructed to defray her expenses back to Cartwright & address a note reporting the case to the Clerk of the Municipal Council. Aug 8th. Friday Committee R. Cathcart 157. William Eldon see [Case] 154 Came before the Committee he seems able enough to Earn his living. has lived with Mr. Cherry & Boomer. but is constantly getting Drunk when allowed out. Dismissed the House for Drinking. 158. Margaret Selever Married woman a little weakly in mind. Aged 43 years If Mr. Hancock can get her a place with some one who would treat her kindly she would earn her own living, at present she is admitted and will help to work in the House. 159. Thomas Harvey see [Case] 5. has been in the house of sore leg. Should be in the Hospital. (is healthy otherwise than his leg) Drink is producing its effects on his flesh. it is found to be almost impossible to keep him from getting Drink. \all\. Discharged for Drunkenness- 160. Richard Allan. has been in the ^House^ for a few days and is so far Recruited that he will now be able to earn his living. is a Rope Maker at times he is almost blind is 32 yrs age has a wife in Buffalo he was in the House in 1853 see [Case] 585. 161. John Hall aged 27. Irishman, Catholic, single man 9 months in Canada: labourer; a week or more in Hospital. The attention of the Visiting Physician is called to this case, (the man being afflicted with a complaint in the head, which renders his presence very offensive) & it is hoped the Doctor’s influence may if necessary, procure admission to the Hospital for the applicant. 162. Mary Wallace, aged 41, Irish, ^Sligo^, English Ch. a few weeks in Canada; husband died on passage out. wishes to place her 4 ^younger^ children at the disposition of the board. Anne, 12. William, 10. Thomas, 7. James, 5. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 84 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/84 1856 children admitted & form required drawn up & signed by Mrs. Wallace. W.J. MacDonell, John Borland, Robert Cathcart 163. Mrs. Wallace see [Case] 162. With reference to the above case the Supt. learned from the children that the Father was still living and working in Toronto, a Tailor by trade. Said that they have lived in this City over twenty years, The Supt. went in search of the father but could not see him, untill six o’clock, took the children along and left them at the House with Mrs. Porter who told Supt. Mr. Wallace Would be sure to be Home in the Evening. August 8th. 1856 August 12 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green Geo. Brooke & J.B. Robinson Esqrs. Present none 164. A poor man was sent to the House by Dr. Haswell’s Lady, who had been sent from Cooksville by one Dr. Crew. to be recd. as an inmate into this Institution. The Supt. knowing it to be contrary to our standing rules to receive persons from the country, after consulting with some of the Managers, was ordered not to take the man in. the man’s name was Sharp 15th. Friday Committee Present Mr. Shaw acting for Dr. Green 165. Margaret Sullivan 40 Irish R.C. 3 mos. out has one child Thomas 1 1/2 years. Wants to stay in the House is Healthy and able to work, discharged, may stay 2 nights in the out shed but not longer. Saml. Shaw House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 85 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/85 1856 Aug 15. 166. John Hall is not a proper person to receive the benefit of this Institution Wm. Mathers Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett The Mayor & G.W. Allan Esqrs. 167. Application for admission into the House for a limited period on behalf of Mary Sterling and Mary Anne Collins, both these females are near their confinements and unmarried, Committee refer to case No. 108 and 111 and the order made there on. with which order the present committee concur with in principle, though they regret being obliged to refuse the application. Supt. to refer their decisions to General Committee with a request that they will record their approbation or otherwise thereon. 168. The case of the three Cogan Children [1855 Case 27] given out to Leary & others, but Indentures not completed, refered to General Comee. 169. Michael McQuillan. Age 78 R.C. Bachelor. Irish 3 years from Ireland. sometimes in States last in Ottawa. admitted 170. Michael OHare. 25. R.C. Bach. [bachelor] Irish See [Case] 178 in 1850 feeble & deficient in Sight No room in the House Supt. reports all the beds occupied. Stephan Lett, John Tyner House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 86 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/86 1856 August 22nd. Friday Committee No Committee in attendance this morning 26th. Committee for the week E. Hobson Wm. M. Westmacott & T.J. O’Neil Esqrs. Present Mr. E. Hobson 171. Mary Burns 17 yrs. Irish R Catholic ch. Sent to the House by Dr. Brooke, Has been 9 months in the City. the Case left with Dr. Haswell Passed a/c [account] Bread 18 [pounds] 18.17 Mr. Jas. Esmonds a/c [account] [pounds] 1.10 [Total] [pounds] 20.7 172. His Worship the Mayor Sent a child to the House on Thursday 21st. inst., the child about 16 months old, name Geo. Henry. On Monday the 25th inst. a Woman came to the House by the name Elzth. Lougheed, who stated She was the Mother of the child Sent to the House on 21st. as above. The Supt. told her if She brought an order from the Mayor the child would be given up to her. This morning she brought an order from the Mayor & the child was given up accordingly. 29th. Weekly Committee Friday Present Mr. {blank} Passed Dry goods a/c [account] Ross Mitchell {YC} [pounds] 28.6.2 September 2nd. Weekly Committee Revd. James Spencer John Tyner & John Doel Esqrs. 173. Geo. Edge see [Case] 89 was taken away by the mother 174. Thos. Crawford aged 10 years Church of England an orphan Father & Mother died in Coburg in the winter of 1854/^5^ and having no relatives He is admitted to the Institution. 175. John McLean 18 years \of\ not long from Scotland afflicted with Scrofula Complaint, and not able to fill a Situation. Presbyterian. admitted for the present and Supt. will try and get him some light employment. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 87 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/87 1856 Sept. 2nd 176. Rebecca Robinson appeared before the Committee with complaints about the Supt. not giving her all the information she wishes respecting her children. The Committee have confidence in the parties with whom the children have been placed. [1855 Case 205] 177. Julia Moore 21 years deserted by Husband Julia Smith mard. [married] name with one child Irish & 4 years in this country R.C. has been living in Rochester Wants admission to the House, She is young and able to get her own living. She afterwards confessed she never was married. Refused admission. Henry Gough 73 Irish, C. of England. A School Master applies for admission to House. He has a pension from the Education department of the Province and agrees to give it to the funds of the Institution. ^Admitted.^ 178. Alex Martin 66 years Scotch Presbyterian & Butcher by trade just arrived in Toronto Wife & family Scotland. Has been working with one Alex Whylie farming. and the Committee think him still able to get his living. ^admission^ refused. 179. Mary Burns see [Case] 171. She wishes to go to Montreal if Supt. to give her 5/ five shillings in her pocket and to try and get her a passage free if possible. 5th Friday Committee Present {blank} 180. Johanna Carroll and Bridget Carroll called to ask the committee to take into the House an illegitimate child whose mother is still in the city and a sister to Mrs. Carroll admission refused. 181. Thos. Smith 48 English in Canada many years Labourer CofEng wants admission, refused the Comtt. are well acquainted with Smith. 182. Fanny Jones a widow just from Scotland with 3 children the 2 eldest allowed to remain in the House for a short time until the Mother can provide then with a Home Ch. ofEng. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 88 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/88 1856 Sept. 5th 183. The Subject of apprenticing Boys to be Brought up merely as servants, appears to the Weekly Committee to be contrary to our standing rules; and the committee are reluctant to carry out such appointments without the question again being brought before the General Board. John Tyner John Doel 184. The Weekly Committee was particular in going through the House this morning, speaking ^supt. not being present^ to each inmate separately, found everything orderly and clean, tasted the soup which was excellent. In fact all appeared ^not only^ comfortable & Happy, but really greatful for the Comforts of the House; & the kind treatment of Mr. & Mrs. Hancock. * The only exception to the above was Mrs. Williamson and Victoria Washington. Mrs. Williamson complains the Drs. do not give her Medecin. But Mrs. Washington appears very unhappy, and dissatisfied with the food both in quality and quantity as usual. * Mrs. Williamson is of unsound mind. John Tyner John Doel 185. Margaret Bary 30 years of age married husband living Sutton, Township of Georgina and a shoemaker 3 children and in comfortable circumstances. The woman appears to be labouring under an affection of the lungs. She is sent up from the Hospital to be admitted into the House of Industry but no mention is made of her complaint. She is Irish and Roman Catholic. 9th Weekly Committee Revd. E. Baldwin J. Tolfree & Geo. Brooke Esqrs. Present None. 186. Margt. Bary see case 185 it is contrary to our rules to receive persons from other municipalities, but Mrs. Bary’s health is not equal to the journey back to Sutton; is therefore allowed to remain in the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 89 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/89 1856 Sept. 9th 187. Widow Sarah Miller 63. Irish. Ch. of England. living 7 years in Toronto and living now with Aex Black on Stanley St. No. 16 West of Church St. She brings a line from Mrs. Grasett recommending her for Bread, in the absence of the Committee Superintendent gave her a Loaf of Bread. Allowed to remain on the books. Edmd. Baldwin188. Reported the death of William Brethour 76 years see [Case] 77 in 1855. Complaint general debility died on the 7th Sept. 1856. 189. Reported the death of Daniel Hall Aged 21 years. Col’d [Coloured] man, was admitted to the out building a few days ago after applying for admission to the Hospital, complaint, broke a blood vessel. September 10th 1856. 190. Died also this day John Wagoner 86 years Col’d [Coloured] man an inmate of the House for the last 12 years. (debility) September 10th 1856. 12th Friday Committee Present Revd. E. Baldwin 191. Margt. Malloney 19 yrs Irish ^C.E. [Church of England]^ no husband, with child, girl 9 mos. old applies for the admission of her infant that she may be able to take a place at service, says that she will be willing to give 10/ [shillings] a month towards the keep of her child. has been living lately in Brampton C.W. [Canada West] The Comttee. think it advisable to take the child from her as requested. Edmd. Baldwin House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 90 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/90 1856 Sept. 16th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green, P. Patterson & J.P. Battersby Eqrs. 192. John Boothen of Toronto having given a written consent that the Trustees of this House should send out his son John Francis Boothen aged ten years. The said boy is received for that therefore send out by Mr. Mercer. 193. Joseph Dalton applies for admission Irish C. of E. [Church of England] 71 years, married wife in Ireland. Kerry. 4 children 3 in Ireland one daughter in Mrs. Swan in Coburg badly off. He has been residing 4 or 5 years at Coburg. To be received and sent back to Coburg. 194. Ellen Tilletson ^Tillotson^ Widow see [Case] 1101 in 53 [1853] has brought her 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys to be sent out by the Trustees. The eldest girl 12, boy {8}, 2nd girl 5 the youngest 2. To be received. 195. Andrew Rogers Irish C of E [Church of England]. 43 years, labourer worked on Hamilton Railway, has been to the Hospital got medicine and a note from Dr. Clark recommending him for admission. Family in New York. To be received. 196. The Superintendent is authorized to purchase ten cords of wood for the use of the House. 19th Friday Committee No business this morning 197. John Smith called this morning after the Committee had gone said he was determined to have all his children home again. Said the Revd. Dr. Lett advised him to come and see after them. He further said, his children had been placed out with dissenters and he must have them all home again. Mr. Smith has already got two of the boys home with him who have left excellent places. [Case] 131 & 132. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 91 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/pafe/91 1856 198. Margaret McPhail 50 years Scotch Husband living but does not know where he is, says she belongs to the free church. Sent from the Hospital by Dr. Bethune, was living 4 years in Eldon afflicted with dropsy. Sept. 23rd. Weekly Committee Revd. W.S. Darling R. Cathcart and J. Harrington Esqrs. 199. Margaret Bary see 185 & 6 died this last night, of Consumption. September 24th 1856. 26th Friday Committee Present {blank} 200. Margaret McPhail See Case 198 wishes to be sent to Beaverton where she has a sister living in comfortable circumstances, and where She says She knows she will be welcome. The Superintendent will try and get the Mayor to pay her passage and see her forwarded to Beaverton. Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee 30th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett J. Arnold & S. Spreull Esqrs. 201. James Righley 40 years of Age Irish R.C. 3 children in Hamilton where He has lived 4 years has been working on the G.T. [Grand Trunk] Railroad in Darlington and where he got his leg broke, Was sent from the General Hospital untill Wednesday or Thursday when he will be recd. to that Institution 202. Ann Phipps 61 yrs. age C. Engd. Has a dissipated Husband. obliged to leave him in Cincinnati. unable to do much work. in place with Mrs. Ludden. willing to make herself useful in the House, has an affection of the heart. can do sewing. admitted. 203. Margaret Eaton 65 yrs. age C. Engd. Widow see [Case] ^No.^ 101, ^No.^ 250 [1855] allowed bread, wood when the house begins to deliver it House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 92 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/92 1856 204. Marianne Gibbons aged 35 yrs. wants lodging till she is sent back to England. Soldier’s wife granted for 2 or 3 nights 205. Superintendant to get 50 Cords of wood into the yard for the use of the House from Mr. J. Baird. 206. Tenders for Bread. Superintendent advertised in the Colonist for tenders to supply the House for the next three Months. Mr. George Coles and Mr. Wm. Greeves were the only parties tendering Wm. Greeves was 6 1/2 d. [pence] per 4 pound Loaf and Mr. Coles 6 d. [pence] per 4 lbs. Loaf Mr. Coles’ tender was received, and accepted. 207. Jane Freeman (inmate) died 29th of September relation to Cath. Duke on Peter St. Toronto. 208. Edwd. Clements Aged 25 years Irish and R.C. religion, a Single man and no friends in this Country. Only one year in Canada two months in the Hospital has an affection of the lungs. 209. William Noble 30 years of age Irish and a single man, he is a member of the Ch. Of England, has no friends in this Country was discharged this day from the General Hospital with a note from Dr. Clarke. Consumption has almost completed its work in this poor man. October 3rd. Weekly Committee Friday Present Revd. H.J. Grasett 210. Edward Clements & William Noble. the cases explained above, (see 208 & 209) to be admitted 211. Samuel Dawes. blind from the effects of an accident at Madoc has come to Toronto to seek advice for his eyes. The Supt. will have him conducted to the Hospital & in the event of his being refused admission to pay his passage back to Belleville. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 93 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/93 1856 October 3rd 212. Catherine Kinnaugh was apprenticed to Mr. Wm. Hunt, Township of Nelson; on the 8 of August 1853. Was this day brought back to the Institution, as Mr. Hunt was about to leave the Province for the United States. 213. George Bennett 30 years of age English & Church of England wife and one child, is afflicted with Rheumatism came up with the government, living on Sayer St. got bread and wood from the House all last winter, brought to the Institution by Capt. Scott from the Toronto General Hospital where He would not be taken in. 214. Patrick Nallagan 18 Irish R.C. In Toronto 18 mo. In decline has no friends except one Bro. [brother] who has been paying for his board for 8 month past is not able to do so any longer. Bro. [brother] Boards with Thos. Flannagan Simcoe and Front Streets. Recommended for admission by Dr. Haswell. October 7th Weekly Committee Revd. Mr. Savage. S. Shaw & J.L. Robinson Esqrs. 215. William MacKee 60 years of age (Farmer) Irish Quaker has a wife and children on a farm in West Gillumbury Lot No. 15: Concession 9th. He is somewhat astray in his mind, has a genius for poetry, and has been more given to Study then farming. 216. Mrs. Francis Jones see [Case] 182 has 2 children in the House for the last 4 weeks, she is afraid her children will be sent out, will be allowed to remain a week longer and if not taken away by that time they will be placed out. 217. Ellen Righley 40 Irish R.C. applies for assistance an able bodied woman and will be able to get her living if she go to the Country. Saml. Shaw House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 94 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/94 1856 218. Died this day 7 oclock P.M. a little German girl name not, known, about 10 years of age, abandoned by the father in the city, was Ioditic, and the complaint of which it died was the softening of the brain. Oct. 10th Friday Committee 219. Mrs. Rebecca Mair of Jarvis St. ^states that^ on Tuesday Evening of the 7th inst. About 9 oclock the bell rang at the front door and on opening the door Mrs. Mair found a female child laying on the walk in the cover of an Indian basket. She applies to the Committee to receive the child into the Institution admitted and Supt. to provide a nurse on the best terms he can. [see page 326 Case 3] 220. Bridget Calway came wishing admission into the house again with her child a boy of 4 yrs. She is 30 years of age, she is diseased in the spine but is able to work her husband is away to the States and left her about 16 years ago and since that time she has had the present illegitimate child whose father is now in the City an old pensioner Michael Hudson. She has been in the House before see [Case] 235 ^1855^ [Case] 57 ^1856^. The Weekly Committee ordered Mr. Hancock to get her a passage to Montreal. 221. Robert Shore of Albion with whom is apprenticed Elizabeth Hines ^writes^ stating that he is willing that he pay [pounds] 5 per year having recd. notice from the Superintendent that one year’s wages is due and that he will pay it. Butchers Bill for three months amounting to [pounds] 43.72 ordered to be paid. Saml. Shaw David Savage October 11th 1856 222. I have examined Margaret Powers and find her cured of the disease she was admitted with it being dysentery and may be discharged at the pleasure of the board. A.T. Augusta. 222 1/2. Margaret Powers recently from the States came to look for her son came into the House ill and is now ready to be discharged. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 95 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/95 1856 Oct 12th. 223. Patrick Malligan see [Case] 214 died this day 4 oclock P.M. Consumption. 224. Notice forwarded to T.J. O’Neill Esq. of Catharine Kinnaugh now in the House, Saturday 11th October 1856. 225. George Ferdinend 31 years of age German Lutheran Ch. a shoe maker has lost his health is a single man admitted to the House on condition that the Lutheran church of this city pay 5/ [shillings] per week towards his support. 14th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns Messrs. T.A. Stayner & R. Yates Esqrs. 226. The Superintendent having represented the necessity for Scales & weights for the use of the establishment, the Committee authorize him to procure a Platform weighing machine. He will also procure a Pepper Mill. 227. The Superintendant is directed to wish to the Revd. Mr. Morgan of Barrie, requesting him to inquire respecting Elizabeth Smith. a little Girl from this institution, who about three years age was intrusted to the care of Mrs. Warren (who lives upon the West half of Lot. 16, 5 Con. of Vespra) with a view to ascertaining if the Child is properly cared for and if Mrs. Warren is disinclined to vacuate the Indentures binding the Girl to her home. 228. The case of Georgianna Deacon, who was intrusted to the care of Mrs. James Beasley of the Township of King the 7th January 1853 was brought before the Committee by the Superintendant. who is hereby directed to take the steps (as in the case of Elizabeth Smith) to ascertain her present circumstances and conditions. and to report the result to the Board of Directors. 229. Martha Caverley 68 years of age widow C. of England Irish Bolton St. has been living with her son a shoemaker, has a wife but no children, another daughter an able bodied young woman and She is an excellent shoe binder, and gets plenty of work. 229 1/2. John Murphy 39 Irish C.E. [Church of England] living in Toronto has a pension which He promises to give to the House is afflicted with rheumatism. Alld. [allowed] to remain for the present. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 96 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/96 1857 Oct. 17th 1856 Weekly Committee for Friday. Present. None 230. Patrick Casey sent to the House with a Note from the Mayor requesting his admission to the House of Industry. See [Case] 198 [1855]. 231. Margaret McCausland 28 years of age married husband some part of the Province. Just out from Ireland. Ch ofEngland, has one child with her 3 years of age, and expects to be confined every day. 232. Elizabeth McCoy given up her boy to the Institution to be apprenticed and according to the By-laws provided for that purpose, name Alexander McCoy Aged 8 years and Ch of England. Mother since dead. Oct. 21st 1856 Weekly Committee. E. Hobson, John Thom and John Holland Esqrs 232. James Carr 81 years died this day in this Institution 11 o’clock A.M. (debility) 233. Margaret Nesbit died this day in this institution 9 o’clock A.M. Aged 75 (debility.) 234. I have examined Peter Conoley and consider him quite able to work and not a fit subject for this house. October 23, 1856 A.T. Augusta 234 1/2. Peter Conoley was before the weekly General Committee a stout able young man complained of paines and the case was left with the attending Physician to say if He is a fit subject for this charity. See 234. Mary Jane Garvin and Lucy Harriet Garvin sent to the House by Revd. Edm. Baldwin. Mother gone to Hospital. The alms House, Hospital, or on the streets begging will be the most likely places to find Mrs. Garvin. Supt. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 97 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/97 1857 October 11th Saturday 1856 ^ [Case 234] This entry should have been made on page 94 under date of Oct 11th and was made here by mistake, accidentally turning over two leaves at once. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock]^ 234. [case number repeated] George Ferdinan [Ferdinend] 31 German Shoe Maker Lutharn [Lutheran] Ch. Was living the winter on grand river [Grand River] at Calladonea [Caledonia]. He is unwell not able to work will be taken into the House of the Lutheran Ch. pay 5/ [shillings] pr. week. John Smith was before the Committee and his conduct to the Supt. examined, and dismissed the House. The Superintendent called John Smith out of the dining room this morning to see the state of the Bath Room, and on pointing out several places where matches had been half burned and thrown down upon the floor, and tobacco ashes knocked out of the pipe also all over the floor. I told Smith that he took the most active part in making this dirt, he must help to clean it. He at once flew in a rage and said that I was a tyrant, and that I must not give him any more of my blackguardism, if I did he would disclose facts and circumstances that would make me hide my face when I walked the streets of Toronto. He denied lighting his pipe in the bath room told me that I was a liar, He did not. I thought such conduct was too offensive as it was practiced before all the inmates and I called upon the Committee who considered Smith had forfeited all claims to any further benefits of the Institution; and ordered him to leave the House on Monday next. This is not the first time. See [Case] 960, ^964^ in 1854. Oct 24th 1856 Weekly Committee E. Hobson, John Thom and John Holland Esqrs. 235. John Smith had refused to leave the House and was brought before the committee and three dollars are allowed him to start Peddling with and to leave the House this morning. He begs to remain until Monday morning. 236. Henry Hosford 39 German has a sore on his face. The Committee think his case more suitable for the general Hospital than this House. 237. Mary O’Brien 23 yrs. Agnes St. Scotch ch of Scotland. Husband a R.C. has a baby 10 mos. old. Mrs. O’Brien out of Health, wants to get the child into the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 98 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/98 Oct 24th, 1856 237. The child to be admitted and Supt. to provide milk for the child. Mrs. Smith living on Sayer St. and takes an interest in Mrs. O’Brien and will pay something towards the child’s support. [see also page 326 Case 4] 238. Ellen Fletcher 50 years of age. Irish and belongs to the English church has been a resident of Toronto for the last 12 years. Husband was a watchman in the City for several years but died about a year ago. Has daughter married in the City to Thos. Newman next door to Harrison by Richmond St. Says she is destitute and she is sent to the Supt. for him to get her a place. She has another daughter living in Lloydtown by Tho. Tyart Saddler and another in Guelph all in good circumstances. Oct 28th, 1856 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, Honabl. J. Elmsley and Robt. Denison Esqrs. Present none. Oct 31st, 1856 Friday Committee Present none. Nov 4th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grassett J.P. Battersby and Wm. Mathers Esq. 239. The case of 238. Ellen Fletcher. Supt. to see her daughter Mrs. Newman living on Yonge St. 240. Geo. Smithwick see 112 last Jany. 5/ [shillings] given to go back to the States. Wants admission to the House to give him 5/ [shillings] and send him back to his son. 241. Thos. Smith, see [Case] 142, 158, 187 [in 1855]. Recommended by Revd. Dr. Lett for admission was in the House all last winter has been gardening during the summer. Says he is able to work if he can get a place. 242. The little girl Charlotte Anne Hillock aged 10 years abandoned by the father and the mother dead. The child to be admitted and Supt. will try and get other information in the case. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 99 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/99 1856 Nov. 5. 242 1/2. Edwd. Clements see [Case] 208. Died this day R.C. 243. Three children sent to the House by the Mayor by the name of McDowell. The mother is unsteady, Irish and Church of England. Mary Anne 12 years, Sarah 10 years, John 7 years. They have 2 little Boys in the orphans Home. Depty. Chief Constable says he can get the mother’s consent for these children to be apprenticed out. They are rec’d. into the House by the Supt. subject to the approval of the weekly committee. The mother is gone to gaol for a month. Committee approve of the admission. Friday Committee Present J.P. Battersby & Wm. Mathers Esqrs. 244. The case of Smithwick reconsidered this morning and the committee allow him to remain in the House for one month in hopes by that time he will be able to take some situation. See [Case] 240. Nov. 11th Weekly Committee Rev. Dr. Barclay, John Arnold & D.K. Feehan Revd. Dr. Lett acting for J. Arnold Esq. 245. John Kelley 60 years, Ireland, R.C. wife and one child, from the United States all in good Health want admission to the House, no room and beside the Husband is able to work. 246. Hugh Derrick 79, Irish, R.C. 6 years in Toronto. Widower want admission, no room, will get the first vacancy. 247. Jane Brown 19 years, English & baby three Mos. old deserted by her Husband, recently from Bowmanville C.W. [Canada West] Sent to the House by Mrs. Grasett for a short time, to see if the Husband will turn up, and if not to get some situation for her, either with or without the baby. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 100 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/100 1856 Nov. 11th 248. Hugh Derrick See [Case] 246 was before the Committee on Tuesday morning, asking admission to the House and although He was told repeatedly that there was no room in the House, and consequently could not be taken in, at least for a short time, in fact He was promised the first vacancy, the old man urged and pleaded hard to be allowed to remain, as He has no home, no friends or means, and no place to get a nights lodgings. The Superintendent told the Committee it was perhaps better to allow him to remain, and he would try and make some arrangements for him. But what is the most remarkable in this case is, before noon two young men came to the House and enquired for H.D. Said they were sons; and that their father has a comfortable home, and wanted for none of the Comforts of life, and they thought we were highly to blame for receiving into the House such persons simply because they come and wished to be taken in. 14th Friday Committee Present none 249. Mary McDonell ^widow^ Aged {blank}, ^Irish^, ^Roman^ Catholic and living on Wellington St. for the last 20 years. Husband was a Carter and has been dead 3 years, has 5 children 2 youngest with the sisters of Charity. the eldest a young woman at home about twenty years of age who has not been very kind to her Mother, another young woman about 19 years of age looking for a Situation. Mrs. McDonell is recommended for admission by Messrs. Gilmer & Coulson. being no Committee on Friday last. The Supt. took in Mrs. McDonell subject to the approval of the Board. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 101 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/101 1856 Nov. 18th Weekly Committee Hon. H.J. Boulton, Revd. Dr. Burns, Hon. J. Elmsley. Present none. 1856 Nov. 25th Weekly Committee Revd. J. Baldwin, R. Cathcart & W.J. McDonald. [MacDonell] Present R. Cathcart, Revd. W. Borland & J. McDonald. 250. The Superintendent reported to the Committee that Mary Anne Sanderson a young girl of about 10 years who came to the House on the 17th inst. for protection and temporary relief, left the House again on the 23rd inst. without leave. She was abandoned by her father and Stepmother. She has a Brother now in the House. The Superintendent was desired to inquire after her. 251. Elizabeth Macoy whose Husband is in the Penitentiary, came to this House about a fortnight ago and left a little boy about 9 years of age her son. She went to the lying in Hospital on Richmond St. to be confined and has since died with her child newly born. She has left some household furniture Bedding etc. which the weekly Committee request the Superintendent to try and procure and save for the Boy. 252. Thomas Smith who has been an inmate in the Sheds for about a fortnigh, Owing to a sore leg he was discharged, as able to earn his living. 253. Patrick Welsh who has been an Inmate in the sheds for a few days. was brought in, he was an Inmate last Winter, and was getting his living through the Summer by gathering Rags. The Weekly Committee think him ^not^ capable of earning his living but have reproved him for Drunkenness which he promises to abandon in the future. 254. Joseph Webb a refugee from Philadelphia has been 15 years in Toronto is now 17 years of Age and is sickly probably Consumptive. he is recommended in a Note from Revd. J. Richardson and is now admitted to the House for a while to see if he gains strength. 255. John Walsh an Irishman about 32 years of age. Single man, has been about 2 years in Canada, part at Thornhill and latterly with Wm. Clark about 2 1/2 miles up the Plank Road from the City. He is a R. Catholic. he is Sickly, pains all over. Shortness of breath & admitted to the House and the Case left with the Doctor. 256. Jane Purchase aged about 35 years of age with a sickly child about 4 years old. Says she does not know where her husband is, has lived with Mrs. Crew for about 4 years. her child being sickly prevents her earning her living. the Committee leave the Case for the decision of the Doctor to see if she is not a more fit case for the Hospital. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 102 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/102 1856 Nov 25th 257. Catharine Ryan aged about 19 yrs. Age with a Babe about 1 Year old. A married woman about 6 mo. in the country. Irish, R. Catholic. Her husband left her about 5 months ago to go look for work. She has not heard of him since. Allowed to remain in the House with her child until the latter is weaned. 258. Meyer, a German woman from Wisconsin, husband dead 11 weeks: 1 child about 6 months. allowed to remain in the House for the present. 259. Sarah Shaw, widow 5 weeks; from Guelph; Irish; 40 years; Presbyterian; no children living; recovering from fever & ague. Supt. will procure a shawl, pair shoes & bonnet & a passage to St. Catharines, where she has acquaintance. 260. Mary Anne Rauna, widow 1 year, from Colborne, 1 child 1 year ^11/12^ old. Irish: Church of England, 25 years of age. Lived 9 years at Colborne; been in Toronto since May. Allowed to remain in the House with her child, until her trunk is brought from Station, 7 miles east of Stratford. to be then sent to Colborne. 261. Bridget Gannon, 30 years; Irish, Catholic; sick in Hospital most of summer; husband absent 3 mos. whereabout not known. To remain in House subject to advice of visiting Physician. Supt. might assist in sending her to the country. 262. Rachel Murphy: widow 2 years; no children living; 65; Irish; Ch of England; 8 years in Toronto. sickly. Recommended for admission by Revd. Dr. Lett. Can knit or sew when sufficiently recovered. Admitted for the present. 263. Report of the attending Physician of John Walsh. See [Case] 255. examined and find that he has disease of the chest of which I think it doubtful that he will recover. Also examnd. Jane Purchase and think she will be well in a few days. The child has a disease of the spine, and in a very weakly state, and I doubt they would be taken into the Hospital House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 103 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/103 1856 Friday Committee Nov. 28th Present R. Cathcart, W.J. MacDonell 264. Wm. Eldon; 56 years; see [Case] 186 [1855], 182 [1855], 278, 98, 125 [1856]. admitted for a week, until able to go abroad & seek employment. complains of sore leg. Recommended by Dr. Russell. 265. Emma Sanderson [Case] 250, was brought back to the house on Wednesday last by a confectioner ^Mr. Orwood^ on Albert Street. She is 13 years of age; advised to continue an inmate until a suitable place can be found. 266. Patrick Casey was allowed to go to church last Sabbath morning, when about the middle of the afternoon he returned to the House Drunk Decr. 2nd Weekly Committee Rev. Dr. Green, Geo. Brook, Esq. and his Worship the Mayor. Present Revd. Dr. Green & Geo. Brook Mary Miller wants wood 267. Thos. Graham 45 Irish C. of Eng. from Township of Manross C.W. [Canada West] lost a leg on the Grand trunk, and they paid his passage to Toronto House of Industry. The Supt. to write to the Township of that Municipality notifying him that it is contrary to our rules to admit parties to this charity coming from other municipalities, and send him back and pay his passage. 268. Sarah McVeigh Seeks admission to the House admission refused 269. Mary O’Brien applies to the committee to have her child returned her. Supt. ordered to give the child. 270. Thos. Ward 33 English Ch. of England 7 years in city living Adelaide St. opposite Vales factory. Has broken Arm allowd. Bread and Wood 271. Catherine Lahy 30 Irish R.C. Widow from Camdon has a young boy 10 years of age refuses to have him bound out. have no room in house House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 104 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/104 1856 Decr. 2nd 272. Bartholomew McMahan 35 Irish R. Catholic in Canada 2 yrs. Sore Eyes wants money to pay the rent Board do not give money to pay rent. he has been attending Dr. Cadwell and his Eyes are better, and He is able to saw wood. Alld. [allowed] a loaf of Bread Friday Committee Decr. 5th Present Revd. Dr. Green 273. Widow O’Hern lives same place recommended by Mr. Brett for Bread & wood for the winter months. Mrs. O.H. has a girl of ten years of age and she refuses to allow her to go to Service which according to our rules renders her only eligible for temporary relief. Several applications for wood appeared before the Committee, but no order was before the Committee for distributing wood at present. Anson Green 274. Ebenezer Charles Nedon aged 14 years English Methodist Church, and a full orphan. Brought to the House by Mrs. Cuttle who has had charge of the boy. He comes into the House for the Superintendent to get him a place as an Apprentice with some Harnessmakers. 275. Anne Graydon ^Widow^ and two children. Sarah aged 7 years and James aged 6 years, Irish, and Church of England, the Mother of these Chiln. [children] is out of Health, and not able to do for the children has signed the usual letters giving the Trustees the authority to bind them out in accordance with the Bylaws provided for that purpose. 276. John Walsh died this ^day^ 32 years of age Irish R.C. a Single man consumption. No friends. Decr. 7th See [Case] 255. 277. Mathew Mennox 69 years of age Irish Roman Catholic and a commuted pensioner has no family living in Toronto 25 years, and past work recommended for admission by House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 105 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/105 1856 Decr. 9th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett G. W. Allan and the Mayor Esqs. Present none. 12th Friday Committee Present none 16th Weekly Committee W.M. Westmacott T.J. O’Neill and E. Hobson Esqs. Present none. 19th Weekly Committee Wm. M. Westmacott T.J. O’Neill and E. Hobson, Esqs. Prent. [present] 2 latter 278. Ordered that Supdt. purchase half a dozen bedsteads and ten ^hair^ blankets ten rugs. Terence J. O’Neill E. Hobson 23 Decr. 279. Supt. is authorised to get tickets printed for the half price wood. J. Spencer 280. Thompson & Co.’s account for advertising passed, [pounds] 10.11.4 Ordered to be paid. Balance of Superintendent’s contingent account examined and approved. J. Spencer John Doel, John Tyner 26 Decr. Weekly Comtee. Revd. E. Baldwin & Geo. Brooke, Esq. 281. Mrs. Arnold having made application for the admission of Jane Horan ^(R.C.)^ at present in the Magdalene Asylum, it is ordered, on the representations of the Supt., who has visited her, & states that she is in a very feeble state, that she be admitted to the House. Edmd. Baldwin George Brooke House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 106 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/106 1856 Decr. 27th 282. A male child was sent to the House by George Gurnett Esq. Police Magistrate on the 20 December. The child had been left at the door of Mrs. Sutherlands James St. The childs feet was badly frozen, but is now doing well. [see also page 326 Case 5] Decr. 31 283. The Special Committee appointed to examine Tenders for supplying the House for the year 1857. Met today. Present John Arnold Esq. and E.H. Rutherford. Dodgson Shields & Morton’s tender for Groceries for 1857 ditto for Sugar for 3 mos. (to May 57) Above being the only tender, and considered reasonable, was accepted. Margaret Harper’s Tender for milk at 1/ [shilling] 9 [pence] per Gallon for the year 1857. Accepted for the Year George Coles. Tender for Bread for 3 mos. at 5/ [shillings] 9 pence] Cy. [currency] per 4 lb. Loaf. And for the other nine mos. of year [at] 6 d. [pence] Cy. [currency] per 4 lb. Loaf. Accepted for 3 mos. Peter Hutty Tender for meat for the year 1857 at 16/ [shillings] 10 1/2 [pence] Cy. [currency] per 100 lbs. Accepted for the year. J. Arnold Prest. Jan. 7th/57 284. Mathew Minnix is ruptured and I think if he had a truss he would be able to work. A.T. Augusta Jan. 7th 1857 285. Jesse Johnston complains of Wm. Eldon for abusing him & quarrelling with him. Recommended to bear with him as long as it is only talk. J.P. Battersby House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 107 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/107 Jany. 23. 1857 Toronto House of Industry 1. Supt. authorised to procure New Tea and Soup Kettles for the use of the House. John Tyner John Doel Joseph Rowell January 27th 2. John McLean was before the Committee this Morning for bad conduct. He had been employed by the Superintendent to give out the wood at Beard’s wharf, and had got intoxicated several times, abusing the customers, which \this\ angering them in his drunken freaks, and besides it was before the committee that he had made his way into the female ward at the Shed in the dead of the night & without recording any further particulars, the Committee believe that McLean is a very improper person to keep in the Institution; and therefore discharge him from the House & to leave immediately. Weekly Committee) Joseph Rowell 3. Thos. McCoy applies to the Weekly Committee for his son Alex McCoy, a boy about 8 years of age, who was placed in the Institution by the Mother in October last, [1856] for the purpose of being apprenticed out by the Board. McCoy was discharged from the Penitentiary a few days ago, where he, has served an apprenticeship of five years, to the Shoe Making business. The case referred to the General Board, for decision. Feby 3 4. Edward Whitman on the recommendation of the Mayor applies for admission, his foot having been badly cut by an axe and the wounded part rotting in consequence of the frost getting in. The crowded state of the House could not admit of his being received besides his case is one more properly suited to the General Hospital than this Institution. This Comtee deem it advisable that at the next Monthly Meeting some steps would be taken to urge upon the Trustees House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 108 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/108 of the Hospital the propriety of making provision for cases similar to the one noticed Terence J. O’Neill J.P. Battersby 5. Supdt. having drawn the attention of Comtee. to the meat now being delivered by Mr. Hutty, orders that the contractor’s attention be drawn to the matter with a view to the cause of complaint being remedied which the Comttee have no doubt arises from the carelessness of the persons acting under Mr. Hutty. Anson Green, Terence J. O’Neill, J.P. Battersby 1857 Feby. 10th 6. Mrs. John Burns (of Adelaide St.) applies for Sarah Greydon, a little Girl in the House aged about 8 years. Parents Church of England. Mr. Hancock to notify the Church of England Minister and after 14 days if not taken away Mrs. Burns to get the Child. Robert Cathcart W. Stewart Darling Weekly Committee ^The clause of the indenture referring to non-interference with the child’s peculiar faith being specially pointed out to the applicant^ Feby. 13 7. Mary Smith appeared before the Weekly Committee whose Blind Child See [Case] 243. 261.^in 55^ [1855]. Elisabeth Smith aged 13 years \of\ \age\ and who has been in the House now about ^two years^ \months\, the mother is desirous to get the Girl out of the House, and says she wants to take the child to the U. States to get her into the Blind Asylum so that she may be Improved and have a permanent place. her other children is all out and she is healthy and strong and able to support the child if needed. She is continually coming to the House, and striving to take away the child, and seems determined to get her, by stealth and force. And the Weekly Committee would recommend that the General Committee would give the child to the Mother. the Weekly Committee would have complied with her wishes, but from the fact of the Case having been before the general Committee before, and therefore recommend the Case to the general Committee now. Robert Cathcart, W. Stewart Darling) Weekly Committee 8. Mr. Hancock lays before the Committee a letter from Revd. John Pentland of Oshawa respecting the children put out to Joseph Frizell. Mr. Handcock will write an Answer and Enclose a Copy of Regulations to be complied with respecting the Girl. Robert Cathcart, Weekly Committee. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 109 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/109 1857 Feb 13. 9. Mr. Handcock will correspond with Mr. Warren of Vespra or some other person there. Respecting the completion of the Indentures of Elisabeth Smith, who went out in 1852. and Indentures forwarded in April 1853. Mr. Warren pays no attention to Communications sent her and Mr. Hancock will write some other respectable person. requesting them to have the Indentures be completed. Robert Cathcart Weekly Committee Feby. 13 10. Notice forwarded to the Reverend H.J. Grasett of children in the House, pointed out in the By laws. Joseph Hall 5 years Wm. Clark 5 [ditto] Fred. Sanders 7 [ditto] Richard Hill 5 [ditto] Alex. McCoy 8 years Wm. Davidson 3 [ditto] James Graydon 6 [ditto] James Nealy 14 [ditto] Girls Sarah Graydon 7 years Ann Hill 6 [ditto] Elizth. Eavs 4 [ditto] Caroline Leanie 6 [ditto] W.G. Hancock Supt. Feby 14 11. I have examined James Watson see [Case] 110 [1856] He is now able to work at his trade and may be discharged at any time. A.T. Augusta 12. Alex McCoy went over the fence this morning about 8 o’clock. A.M. and did not return. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] 13. Patrick Casey got leave to go to chuch and did not return, got drunk & arrested by the constable and sent to goal. [gaol] W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] 14. Mathew Minix got leave to go to church came home Intoxicated, three times now and disturbing the House. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] 15. James Watson is discharged this day. J. Arnold 16. Supert. to disperse hand bills advertising the ^timber^ \wood\ in yard for sale to the highest bidder. J.A. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 110 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/110 Feby 17th 1857 17. Gilmor Doyle died last evening of General debilitly. See [Case] 181 in 1855. Roman Catholic 18. Wm. Cornwell Paralytic and CE [Church of England] died this day of apoplexy see [Case] 279. in 1856 Feby. 20, 1857 ^Church of England.^ 19. Charlotte Hillock a young girl in the House sometime say since November last, went over the fence the other day and has not returned. Is not by any means a good girl. See [Case] No. 242 in 1856. 20. I have examd. Thos. Riley ^5/ [shillings] to Hamilton^ now in the shed and also William Dalton and both of them may be discharged from the House as being able to go to work. A.T. Augusta [in margin] ^Approved by the Board J.L.R. [J.L. Robinson]^ Febry 21st 1857 21. Wm. Harper and James Welmin sent to the House today by Dr. Gardner Hospital Surgeon, stating that He had Mr. Harringtons orders to send them to the House, one of the men is from Township of Vaughan, and the other from St. Catherine’s or Welland Canal. The Supt.is obliged to appeal to the Board for more accommodation, the only way he could find beds for the two men Just sent in, is by discharge two from the House, and in every case this would be found impracticable. [in margin] ^The admission of Harper and Welmin as related by the Supt. is approved by the Board J.L.R. [J.L. Robinson]^ Feb 24th 22. Mary Scotts, having returned from Brampton, and having failed to procure from N.J. Leach, the Clergyman at Brampton, her marriage certificate, it is considered by the Board that her case comes within the rules of unmarried women applying to be admitted previous to their confinement, and that her admission is therefore refused. J. Lukin Robinson 23. It having been stated by the Superintendent that Edward Lee had been for a month employed in giving out wood at the Wharf & had his clothing torn & injured in doing so, it was ordered that he receive the sum of one pound four shillings as a remuneration for his services. Weekly committee) Revd. D. Savage J. Lukin Robinson & S. Shaw House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 111 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/111 1857 Feb. 27th 24. The Superintendent reported that Margaret Purdy age twelve years was apprenticed to Mr. James S. Vroom Township of York May 19, 1852. Three years wages are now due to the House and although the Superintendent has repeatedly communicated with Mr. Vroom no answer has been received. The Weekly Committee order that the a/c [account] be put into the hands of the Clerk of the Division Court for Collections. 25. The Superintendent also reports that wages have been for some little time due from Mr. Joseph Wilson Collector of Customs Sault Ste. Mary’s on account of William E. Graham. The Weekly Committee recommend the Superintendent to write again to Mr. Wilson & request payment. 26. William Douglas sent to the Institution by Malcolm Gillespie Esq. of the Township of Brock. refused admittance in accordance with a Resolution on the Books hearing on such cases, prohibiting the reception into the House of all persons coming from other Municipalities. 27. The Superintendent informs the Committee that the amount of Medicine used in the House during the past two months is much larger than has ever been used in the same time. before, the Bill reaching the sum of ^over^ [pounds] 8.0.0. recommended to the consideration of the General Committee 28. James Darraugh having written to the Superintendent to request that Mary Kennedy be continued in his care for six months longer before he decides on having her bound to him, whilst she has already been living with him twelve months. the Weekly Committee decide that she must either be bound at once to Mr. Darraugh or returned to the House 29. The Superintendent having submitted a communication addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the General Hospital, requesting admission into the Hospital for Catharine Canton. the Weekly Committee order the Superintendent to forward it. Weekly Committee) David Savage Saml. Shaw House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 112 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/112 1857 Feby 28 30. Two male children sent to the House today by the Mayor, one left with Mrs. Ryerson on Stanley Street and the other was left at the door of the Lying in Hospital of Richmond & Victoria Street. One about five month, and the other two mos. old. The woman called herself Stokes that left child with Mr. Ryerson. Crooks. The above case was laid before this Committee this morning and the Committee recommend an application to be made to the Corporation for a sum of money sufficient to place the two children (sent to the House by the Mayor) out at wet nurse. Supt. to address the Council on the Subject. Gave one to Mrs. Tonnar to nurse. [see also page 326 Case 6] 31. Robt. Bancroft 23 Single CE [Church of England] Canadian father dead mother married again and living at Sydenham by name of Mrs. Arlot in good circumstances has been staying with an Aunt Mrs. Garden Cor. [corner] of King & Yonge St. Keeps office for {blank}. recommended by S. Spreull Esq. admitted See [Case] 211 in Relief Book. March 10th 32. George Long applies for admission to the House while He attends Dr. Cadwell for the treatment of his Eyes, He is sent to the Institution by the Mayor asking his admission if considered a fit subject. The Supt. states to the weekly committee that such cases as the above are considered inadmissible to the Charity; being objectionable to the Medical Staff of this Establishment, but the Committee overuled and admit him. for that purpose. John Holland, John Thom 33. The case of Mary Davis was before Committee and after explanations from Supt. it was ordered that the Child may be admitted but Mrs. Davis conduct unfit for admission to the House. John Holland, John Thom. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 113 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/113 1857 March 10th 34. Mary Crooks the woman that left her child with Mrs. Ryerdon [Ryerson] Stanley St. She says she left the child while she went to Weston to look for her Husband, who has left them seven weeks, She was sent to the House by the Mayor for admission for a few days. Admitted March 11th 35. Supt. reports that Alexr. McCoy came back to the House this evening over the fence the same way he left See [Case] No. 12. 36. The case of ^Geo.^ Robt. Long see [Case] 32 was reconsidered this morning and the Committee have decided on referring the case to the General Board. 37. A Letter addressed to the Supt. by A.T. Stayner today before the Committee, to be left for the Genl. Board. Said Letter \ref\ makes reference to foundling brought to this Institution. 38. Eliza Davis 50 English and Church of England widow no children living in Toronto five years afflicted with Paralysis. Her Brother was keeping Tavern nr. [near] the wood Market (Sign of Turf Tavern) March 19th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett Robt. Gilmor & J. Harrington Esquires Present none 39. Richard Crooks infant 5 mos. Old (whooping cough) died this day 19/57. Mar 20th Friday Committee Present None Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett J.P. Battersby & Wm. Mathers Esquires 40. John Boyle 38 years Irish R.C. married he is from George Town lost six of his fingers frost bitten, seeks admission to the House, was five months in Hospital and within country since, wanted to get with the Hospital again. No room in the House. Admitted and the Dr. attention to be called to his case. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 114 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/114 1857 41. Elizabeth Farrall 35 married C. of England Irish 4 children James 9 John 7. Frances 6 Linzie 2 from Whitby lived there 2 years expects to be confined soon Husband a Blacksmith in Oshawa to be admitted for a few days until after her confinement and then to return to Whitby. 42. Thos. Smith [Case] 241. 181. 252 [1856] wants admission to the House he is now in the Shed and the Committee order that as soon as the wheather [weather] will permitt he be discharged. 43. The Supt. has permission to go down to Cobourg tomorrow to transact some business their [there] of his own. 44. The Supt. is authorized to advertise for tenders for the supply of bread for the next three months. March 27th Weekly Committee Friday Present Revd. H.J. Grasett & Wm. Mathers Esq. 45. Eliza Spears Aged {blank} Husband afflicted with sore eyes lives on Nelson St. No. 56 W. Queen St. No children. Ch. of England Supt. to visit and report to the Weekly Committee on Monday next. In the mean time ordered a loaf of bread. 46. Wm. Noble {blank} brought a letter from the Mayor and Dr. Gardner recommending him for admission to be allowed accommodations in temporary building until the next Meeting of Committee 47. Anastatia Ryan to have a loaf of bread. March 31. Weekly Committee {blank} Tuesday Present D. K. Feehan No Poor Present 48. Milk a/c. [account] For Margaret Harper [pounds] 14.12.6 examined and parred, also the Superintendants’ Wood a/c [account] for [pounds] 51.3.9. off [pounds] 31.2.6. Balance [pounds] 20.1.3. Tenders for Bread received from Andrew Carrick [at] 6 d. [pence] per 4 [pounds] loaf and House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 115 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/115 1857 and from George Coles [at] 5 1/2 for 4 [pounds] loaf Contract given to latter for next three months. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] April 2nd 49. The following persons have been examd. & by me and pronounced to be in a state of health to leave the House, and able to work. A.T. Augusta M. Cardle Wm. Nesbit Rachel Murphy Edwd. Whiteman Catherine Leanie Wm. Harper Jackey Timmons April 3rd Friday Committee Present None 4th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns, Hon. H.J. Boulton & Hon. J. Elmsley 50. The Superintendent is obliged to attend the Recorder’s Court this day at Witness against Wm. Johnson and Catherine McIntire, both inmates of the out shed. Johnson had taken thirteen soverings [sovereigns] and about fifteen shillings in silver from the trunk of one of Wm. Christine’s Men at Yorkville Bakery. This Boy Johnson about 10 years of age was brought to the House on Sunday morning 29th March by Constable McDowell, and having the money on his person. McIntire had been ordered to wash and clean the boy, took part of the money from him, and when searched some of it was found on his person. They were examined before the Police Magistrate Geo. Gurnett Esq. who committed them to be be tried at the R.C. today. There will be no Committee this morning to revise the list of Indoor and out door poor but they have been notified to attend tomorrow morning 9 oclock A.M. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 116 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/116 1857 Weekly Committee met Wednesday April 8th S. Shaw R. Cathcart 51. Ellen Coffee aged 37 years Widow with one child in this Country Aged 14 months a Girl Irish R.C. has been a wet nurse at Revd. W. Marlings. Husband Dead 1 year last July died in Canandaigua U.S. [United States]. Wants to get into the House with her child She is healthy strong woman. and the Committee think her no charity, but we agree to give her a loaf of Bread a Week for 2 or 3 weeks. only. 52. The Committee appointed to revise the Indoor and Outdoor poor Poor List met this day Wednesday April 8th 1857 Present John Arnold Esqr in the Chair. Saml. Shaw and Robert Cathcart. The following indoor patients have been pronounced by Doctor A.T. Augusta able to work and fit to leave the House. Are discharged by the Committee but allowed to remain if they desire it for a week or two until the weather is warmer vis McCardle, Wm. Nesbitt, Rachel Murphy Edward Whiteman Catharine Leaney Wm. Harper Jackey Timmons J. Arnold Chn. [Chairman] Robert Cathcart Saml. Shaw April 14 Revd. H. Bishop J.W. MacDonell & R. Cathcart Esqrs. 53. Ellen Oneil aged 17 years Irish R. Catholic 2 years in Canada Came from Cooksville to the Lying In Hospital where she had a child (a Boy) now aged one month. seeks admission to the House of Industry. The father of the ^Boy^ Henry Randall. left Cookville about 3 months ago. She dont know where he lives she has now been in the house 2 weeks. Mr. McDonell one of the Committee will see W. Tyner today and try to get her child with the Sisters. in the meantime she is to remain in the house \for\ \a\ \fortnight\ 54. Eliza Robinson aged 38 years Irish C. England. Single. Has been in this Country since she was 10 or 11 years old has recently been living in the Neighborhood of Hamilton. has been 3 weeks in the Hospital dischargd. on Saturday and sent here by Mrs. Grassett. is allowd to remain until the first of May. when she is to go out. 55. Henry Best aged 12 years was born in Toronto dont know what church his parents belonged to, never went to any church dont know what Country his father was of but Mr. Hancock knows his father was an Englishman lived most of his time with Mr. Huton on Peter St. a pensioner. but latterly lived with Mr. Snow. the colld. [Coloured] man his father & mother died in the Cholera of 1854. 56. Catharine Leahy aged 32 years Irish R.C. about 3 years in Canada about 4 months in Toronto lived in Camden near Kingston. Widow her Husband was drowned in Camden has a Boy about 10 years old lives with Mr. Deverau at Thornhill. had a babe about Christmas who died. She is in delicate health Mr. McDonell wrote to the Mayor to forward her to Kingston. Robert Cathcart James H. Bishop) Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 117 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/117 April 14th 1857 57. Mary Crook aged 22 years Irish R.C. about 7 years in Canada about 6 months from Quebec. Married Woman. her Husband John Crook. left her. he was an Englishman C.E. [Church of England] and is gone about 3 months. She has a child a Boy 2 years & 3 mos. old the child was Christened by the C. England Minister in Quebec, recommended to the Public Nursery on Victoria St. where it is expected the child will be taken in, by her paying part of her Wages. Robert Cathcart James H. Bishop) Weekly Committee 58. John Boyle 40 years of age Irish and R. Catholic came into the House a few days ago suffering from Consumption says he has a wife and child some place, but dose [does] not know where. He died this morning April 5, 1857. See [Case] 40 59. Alspet Cooper See [Case] 109 ^January 1856^ has been in the House over a year died this morning Consumption April 15th 1857 60. Mary Smith who was allowed to take her child from the house See [Case] No. 7 The Supt. met her to day on his rounds begging with the blind girl. April 17th Friday Committee Present Revd. Mr. Bishop R. Cathcart & Mr. McDonnell 61. Eccles. Thomas Egan aged 79 years Irish R.C. has been 5 years in Toronto and has lived with a Mrs. Atkinson, Queen St. near Don Station, who is now about going to Boston; has pd. [paid] her sometimes 10/ [shillings] pr. week. Admitted W.J. MacDonell Robert Cathcart James H. Bishop 62. Robt. Monaghan Aged 2 years died this morning Mother in the Lying in Hospital. April 20/57. 62 1/2. The contract for Supplying Sugar to the House ran out on the 31 March, and it was found impossible to get a new tender short of 7 d. [pence] per lb. which is a farthering in advance of the last three Months. which was given to Dodgson, Shields & Morton April 1st 1857 W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] Supt. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 118 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/118 1857 April 21st Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green, Geo. Brooke Esq. and His Worship the Mayor Present: None 63. Mary Radcliff 33 English C.E. [Church of England] & and Husband ^John 40 years^ no children living on Edward St. No. 4 nr. [near] Yonge St. Husband a Stone Mason by trade, but has been sick for nearly 3 years; has been an out patient at the Toronto General Hospital, seeks admission to the House. The Supt. has seen this case, and got the House Dr. to examining him, who reports the case as incurable. 64. Joseph Hall Aged 16 years Methodist Ch. born in Toronto consumptive has been living with ^Mr.^ Ackerman on Wellington St. keeping a Tavern Hall has a Father living in Collingwood, a Lath Maker, and in comfortable circumstances April 24 Friday Committee Present Revd. Dr. Green 65. Daniel Malloy 53 years Irish Widower R. Catholic no children in City, 16 {blank} Painter by Trade recommended for admission by Revd. Thos. Smith Kennedy has a pension. He is to make himself useful in the House, Admitted. 66. Jane Lloyd 26 years married English and C.E. [Church of England] one child 14 mos. old deserted by her Husband, and wants to come into the House. 67. The Committee recommend that the children be removed out of the present nursery in the large room occupied by Mr. Sanders. A. Green 68. Eliza Sheppard ^cold. [Coloured]^ 13, has been living with Edwards on Ch. Street Methodist Church has a mother living on Queen Street recommend by Dr. Bethune for admission to the House admitted subject to the approval of the Board. Consumptive See Dr. Bethune’s note. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 119 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/119 1857 April 27th 69. Mary Davis’ children, James aged 11 years, Thos. Aged 2 years Mother sent to Goal for a month, and chil. [children] sent to House by Geo. Gurnet Esq. per Constable Milleghan this woman has been hanging on the House for the last 4 years. it would be a great charity to take the children from her and get them into place. Children received subject to the order of the Board. 28th Weekly Committee Revd. Jas. Spencer The Mayor and G.W. Allan Esq. Present Revd. J. Spencer 70. Mrs. Partridge allowed a loaf of bread a week for the present. This woman’s husband has been sent to jail for a month for intemperance, and the family left without the means of support. Mrs. ^Amelia^ Partridge is English, belongs to the Church of England, 33 years of age, husband about the same age, they have two children, a girl nine, and a boy four years of age. are now living on Caroline Street with one James Dunn. 71. The two children of Mary Davis, ^[Case] No. 69^ allowed to remain in the House, until the mother is released from prison; subject to such further disposition as the case may require. 72. Committee confirm the admission of case No. 66. 73. Sarah Shaw, aged 45, Irish, Church of Scotland, has been eleven years in Canada, and nearly all that time has lived in Toronto, has good health, has had her arm broken and not yet recovered so as to be able to perform much labour, Admitted to the House until able to work. Jas. Spencer House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 120 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/120 1857 April 29th. 74. James Weston a little boy about 10 years of age was sent to the House by Police Magistrate Geo. Gurnett Esq for admission. The boy says He is He has been living in Paris C.W. [Canada West] Father and Mother both dead. Parents English and C.E. [Church of England] May 1st. Friday Committee Present None May 5th. Weekly Committee E. Hobson W.M. Westmacott and P. Paterson Esqrs. 75. James Weston left the House on Monday 4th. without leave, see [Case] 74 76. Wm. Jackson Aged 83 years Irish and church of England, Widower, has one son a Shoemaker living at Weston, is a pensioner at 1/ [shilling] 2 [pence] per diem. He is very feeble and helpless recommended for admission by the Revd. W. A. Johnson of Jarvis Street. next door north of the late A. Dixon Esq Gerrard St. Admitted for the present. 77. Mary Callahan See [Case] 212. admitted with the hope the new House of Providence will soon be ready to receive her and others. 78. Patrick Casey see [Case] 13 {blank} Sent to the House by the Mayor admitted and to go work with his needle. 79. William Sheer 25 years of age a native of Ireland and a Member of the Roman Catholic church went to the Toronto General Hospital with paraplegia from injuries received on the Peterborough and Cobourg railroad Case referred to the General Board with a view to ascertain his claim upon the Railroad Company. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 121 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/121 1857 May 8th. Friday Committee Present E. Hobson Esqr. 80. Eveline Brown 16 years of age Irish and a member of the church of England has been with Mrs. Dulmidge Yorkville, went to the Toronto Genl. Hospital with fever and ague, would not be received into that Institution, was sent to the House of Industry by Dr. Gordon admitted for a few days in hopes she will soon be able to go to service again. Passed Bread a/c [account] for the mo. of April [pounds] 20.15.3 E. Hobson May 12th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, Jno. Tyner and J. Doel Esqrs. Present the two latter. 81. Sarah Gilmore 60 years, was amongst the out Pensioners struck off on the first of May. she says she is not able to do without a little Bread, alld. [allowed] 1/2 Ration per week. 82. Daniel Duglass 45 Irish Presbyterian 5 years in the City Painter by trade, lost his health applied for admission to the House, admitted for the present. 83. Jane Dunlop appears before the Committee for her two children, in consideration of Mrs. D.’s unsteady habits, the Committee are doubtful of the children doing well with the Mother and leave the case for further consideration. 84. Margt. Eaton {blank} with a line from Revd. Mr. Grasett for Mr. Hancock to bring her case before the weekly Committee Mrs. E. \wishes\ ^was^ struck off the bread list, on the first of May, and she wishes to be put on again, the Committee think she is able to get her living. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 122 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/122 1857 May 15th. Friday Committee Present Jno. Doel 85. Ann Wilson 29 Irish C.E. [Church of England] single person in Canada one year from fort Erie wants a place feet sore and wishes to rest a few days. allowed to remain one week. John Doel, John Tyner 86. Patrick Randle Aged 2 Mos. Roman Catholic died this morning 15 May 1857. May 19th. Committee for the week Revd. Edmd. Baldwin Geo. Brooke & Jas. Rowell Present Revd. E.B. & Jas. Rowell 87. Case 83 of Mrs. Dunlop and her two children referred to Genl. Board to day. May 22nd. 88. Mary Jane Garvin died this morning of bronchitis Aged about 4 years see [Case] 234 [1856 Case 234 1/2]. Lucy Harriet Garvin is about 6 years of age 22nd. Friday Committee Present none 89. Susan Putman 30 years of age English C.E. [Church of England] 3 chil. [children] 9. 5. 2. From St. Catharines Husband died last summer young able woman wants assistance in a permanent manner from the House. May 26th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green T.J. ONeill and J.P. Battersby Esqs. Mr. Hobson attending for one of the absent members 90. Nicholas Meehan 57 Irish R.C. seeks admission. Lame of one foot, has been examined by Dr. Robinson who certified his inability for work. Came from Quebec last June lived there 35 years. Superintendent requested to bring this case before the Mayor that he may be sent to Quebec. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 123 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/123 1857 May 26th. 91. The case of Sarah Gilmore represented by Superintendent She was struck off the out list last April but is now unable to get her living. alld. [allowed] bread. 92. Margaret Fair. Case similar also alld. [allowed] bread. 93. David Stuart 69 Scotch Presbyterian in Canada 17 years. A commuted Pensioner, a weaver but now unable to work. Has been working in various places. admitted. 94. Eliza Davis No. 38 died this day May 27th. 1857 Paralysis Aged 50 years English and Ch. of England. May 29th. Friday Committee No business this morning June 2nd. Weekly Committee Robert Cathcart, & Hon. J. Elmsley and Revd. W.S. Darling Present R. Cathcart & E. Hobson attending for J. Elmsley 95. Sarah Shaw see [Case] 73. also [Case] 259 [1856]. Sickly, wants to stop for a short time. She promises to go to the country after a few days. She is admitted on for a few days on this promise, positively to come no more to Toronto. say Friday or Monday 96. Elizabeth Quigley Married Woman lives on Queen St. south west corner of John & Queen St. over McKays brings a child a Girl 3 Months old. She had it nursing for one Mary Anne Irvine the mother. who has now abandoned the child and is gone to Port Hope. the child was Born in the lying in Hospital. She was to receive five Dollars a month, and can keep it no longer as She is near her Confinement ordered to go to the Mayor and explain the case, and if the Mayor sends it to the House, to be taken in. ^See 99^ 97. Catherine Leakey Widow aged 30 years Irish R. Catholic has been in Toronto since before Christmas about 4 years in Canada. Came from Kingston brings a Boy aged 10 years fine healthy Boy. Wants the Committee to send herself and Boy to Kingston, gave her an order to the Mayor. 98. Ann Scanlan aged 23 years a Widow, has one Boy James Scanlon aged about 2 1/2 years. the child was Born in Kingston has lived in Toronto since last fall. belongs to R. Catholic church. sent to Capt. Elmsley with a Note. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 124 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/124 1857 June 2/57 99. Mrs. Quigley brings a Note from the Mayor requesting the Supt. to take the child into the House of Industry. See [Case] No.1. Mayor’s Note. Also [Case] No. 96. June 4 100. Alfred Demars 10, Canadian French come up from Montreal a few days ago Roman Catholic religion a full orphan. Notice forwarded this day to T.J. O’Neill Esq. of the boy above named in [Case] No. 100, requesting him to find a place for the boy June 4. 1857 June 5th. Friday Committee Present Hon. J. Elmsley 101. Richard Best. 10 years old. Full Orphan. Church of England. Came down from Hamilton. Admitted. 9th. Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett B.D. John Arnold & Saml. Spreull Esquires 102. Geo. Cruse 76 years of age Irish Roman Catholic no family, was living in Trafalgar twenty years, was recommended to come down to Toronto to see the Hon. J. Elmsley, who was reported to be a very kind Gentleman, and would most likely do something for him; his Case left with the General Board to say whether He be sent back to Trafalgar or retained in this Institution. 103. John Robinson 38 years of age English and Church of England, engineer by profession, come to Canada four months ago with a view to bringing his family out to settle on some Land. He has lost his health, and wishes to return to England admitted for a short time & when his health is improved he will make his way down to quebec and then home. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 125 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/125 1857 June 10th. 104. Jane O’Neill ^or Neill^ 47 years Irish C of England in Toronto 17 years lost the use of one side received into the House Subject to the approval of the Board. 105. Mary Carroll 24 Irish R.C. 7 months in Toronto Single Person has been living with Mr. Arthur Martin in Scarborough she says she has not good health Dr. examined her and He says nothing the matter with her & is not a fit subject for the House. June 12th. Friday Committee Present {blank} 106. Hugh Brydon 58 Irish C.E. [Church of England] 20 in Canada Shoemaker Says He is not able to work having lost his sight admitted for a short time. 107. Cath Stewart. [Case] 368. 407. wants help to pay her rent the committee do not pay rent from the funds of this Charity. June 16th. 108. John Fulton 45 win the Asylum and Fulton in last stage of Consumption has 4 children 17. 14. 12. and 8 years He lived some years with Mr. Cameron Dairyman of this City. Irish Presbyterian. an Englishman 109. Henry Howell 61 years of age English & C of E died this morning 17th. June 110. John Radcliff see 63 died this morning 19th. June 1857 111. John Fulton See 108 died this day 21st. June 1857 June 22nd. 112. Donald McTavish 58 years Scotch & Presbyterian Religion a Widower & no family. He served 7 years in the Scotch Fusilier Regiment of the Kings Foot Guards and 9 years in the 24th. Regiment and 5 years in the 3rd. Incorporate Malitia and was recommended to His Excellency T. Medcalf, Governor of the Canada’s for a Pension about House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 126 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/126 1857 June 22nd 113. 14 years ago and was refused. he is a Saddler by trade and has supported himself by his trade untill his eye sight failed him, he has totally lost the use of the right eye and the vision of the other is so far impaired, that He is unable to follow his trade for a living. Admitted June 23rd. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns T.A. Stayner and R. Yates Esqrs. 114. Donald McTavish in [Case] No. 112 allowed to remain. 115. Sarah Gilligan 20 years Irish R.C. sent to to the House by Dr. Gardiner General Hospital nearly Blind admitted. 116. John Eye 40 yrs. of age Dutchman Consumptive wants to get to Buffalo where he has an Uncle able and willing to sustain him, he is member of the Chr. of England. He may make his way to Buffalo the Committee think it not right to be using the funds of this charity in sending parties to all parts of the Province. 117. Philip Davis 35 English E.Ch. Single in Canada 18 years. London 15 years. lost his sight. Came to Toronto to be treated by Dr. Cadwell and has been going to him already 11 weeks he says He was sent up by the officer of St. Georges Society to have him Board here while he attends Dr. Cadwell. The case cannot be entertained by the Committee the applicant coming from another Municipality. Richd. Yates) weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 127 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/127 1857 June 30th. Weekly Committee E. Hobson John Thom and John Holland Esqrs. Present Hobson and Thom 118. Only two Tenders for Bread had come in and were laid before the Committee, which were as follows I hereby propose to serve the House of Industry for a term of three months as specified in your advertisement with good Bread for the sum of 8 3/4 [pence] per 4 lbs. loaf Andrew Carrick 119. I hereby agree to Supply the House of Industry of the City of Toronto with Bread of the first quantity at the rate of 8 1/2 [pence] per 4 lbs. loaf to be delivered at at the House daily as may be required for the term of three months commencing on the first of July and ending 30 September 1857. Geo. Coles Mr. Coles Tender being the lowest, and He having served the House for the last six months in a satisfactory manner his Tender was accepted. 120. Foundling a young male child about {blank} was sent to the House by the Police Magistrate Geo. Gurnett Esq. requesting its admission to the House for a few days while the parents could be found name of child Fredrick Street [see also page 326 Case 7] 121. Another Tender for Bread came after the committee has gone from Mr. Simpson Queen St. the Supt. understood it was 8 1/2 [pence] same as Mr. Coles. 121 1/2. Wm. Shea Died this day See [Case] 79. 3rd. July July 3rd. Friday Committee Present E. Hobson & J. Thom Esqrs. 122. Wm. Henderson 53 years Irish C.E. [Church of England] comes to this country in 38 [1838]. has been living most of the time at Marshville post {better} come to Toronto to go the Hospital The House is full, not a bed available. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 128 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/128 1857 July 3rd. 123. The case of Mrs. Williamson she will not stay in the House goes over the fence if she is not allowed to go out Mrs. Williamson is not a sane person But the comte. think it best to give her her clothes 124. Ellen Butler 60 Irish R.C. has a son living on Queen St. living next door to Pretty’s Tavern She has been living out at Oakville with a son who was good circumstances the old woman wants admission to the House, the House is full 125. Thos. Smith See {blank} brings a Note from the Revd. W.S. Darling who refd. [referred] his Case to the weekly Committee no room in the House. See [Case] 42 He is able to work for his living. 127. Frederick Street infant child sent to the House by Geo. Gurnett died this morning. July 5th. 1857 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, Robt. Gilmore & J. Harrington Esquires Present none 128. William Gleaves Aged 73 years English and C.E. [Church of England] sent to the House of Industry with a note from Dr. Gardner Supt. Toronto Genl. Hospital as being beyond the reach of Medical aid and consequently refused admission to that Institution has a wife in the Lunatic Asylum, and has been living in Toronto for the last 30 years. July 10th. 129. Foundling sent to the House this day by the Mayor a Male child and found Corner of Elm and Terauly Streets 130. William Gleaves see [Case] 128 died this morning July 11th. 1857. 131. Mary Richmond Foundling died this day July 13th. 1857. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 129 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/129 1857 July 14th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett J.P. Battersby and Jno. Thom attending for Mr. Mathers Esqs. 132. Patrick Casey see {blank} Refused admission on acct. of insubordination and ill conduct in the House. 133. Eliza Jane Clark. age 29. Irish Presbyterian living city last 12 mos. deserted by Husband. 2 children. Furniture seized for debt. children to be received into the House and put out if not applied for by the Parents in a month. 134. Sarah Shaw. See [Case] 73. Applies for admission. Refused she is able to work. 135. Ellen OBrien. The superintendant complains of her for insubordination. She says she is sick but the doctor declares her healthy. To be discharged the House. 136. Mary Malone Age 18 mos. died this day of Consumption July 14th. 1857. See [Case] 191 in 1856. July 17th. Friday Committee Present John Thom 137. The case of Julia Burton with three Children of the Roman Catholic ch. Seekes to get the children admitted to the House of Industry, the Supt. informed her of the Institution on Nelson Street, where her chiln. [children] would be received in accordance with instructions given to the Superintendent in Minutes of General Meeting 16 September 1856. admission refused 137 1/2. Jo. Evans left the House without leave in company with another by by the name of Collins, who returned to the House and is gone to place House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 130 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/130 1857 July 17th. 138. Wm. Douglass 60 yrs. English CE [Church of England] Twenty years in Brock \Canada\ \last\ \five\ \years\ \in\ \Brock\. Seeks admission to this charity. admission refused as each municipality is impowered to levy a tax for the Support of their own poor 139. Hugh Bryson {blank} wants to go down to Montreal where he thinks he will have a better opportunity of getting a living at his trade. Shoe mending alld. [allowed] 5/ [shillings] and not to be readmitted John Thom July 21st. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Barclay \Present\ John Arnold & D. K. Feehan Esquires Present. none July 28th. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns, Hon: H.J. Boulton, Hon: J. Elmsley Present {blank} 139 1/2. Catherine McGanvass 50 years of age widow two children 15 & 5 recommended by Mrs. Grasett for Bread. Aug 4th. Weekly Committee Revd. J.H. Bishop W.J. MacDonell and R. Cathcart Esq. Present: full committee. 140. William Douglass see [Case] 138 returns again to Toronto his case referred to the Genl. Board 141. Geo. Cowan 48 English C.E. [Church of England] Single Person 3 years in Toronto. requires constant medical treatment and therefore ineligible for admission to this charity. 142. John Boroling 78 Cold. [Coloured] Man 47 years in Toronto one son in Toronto. wife dead, has a Pension [pounds] 20 per annum is willing to to give it tothe House. belongs to the Methodist church. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 131 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/131 1857 143. The Weekly Committee being of opinion that the wood required for the use of the House can be purchased to better advantage now than at a more advanced period of the season, strongly recommend the General Committee to take immediate action for obtaining the necessary supply. 144. David Cox died this day, half after 3 o’clock P.M. Cox has been an Inmate ofthe Institution for more than 19 years: Presbyterian. August 6/57 August 7 145. Fanny Banner 36 years. Irish, Co. [County] Tipperary. Ch. Eng. Husband ^rheumatic^ just out of Hospital, incurable. 3 years in Toronto. Husband 60 years of age afflicted with Rheumatism and not able to work. Seeks admission to the House 2 children 8 yrs, and 4 mos. John Banner admitted. Mrs. Banner can not be allowed into the House, but may leave the little girl untill she gets a place. 146. Mary Brown’s Case was before the Committee this morning and they order that if Mrs. Brown leaves the House again without leave, or when she has leave of absence and stays beyond the proper time, and returns the worse for drink she is not to be admitted or to be dealt with at the Supt. descression [discretion]. W.J. MacDonnell James H. Bishop 147. Thos. H. Cook {blank} Come before the committee for leave to sleep at night and he will go out and work. He may remain in the House. 148. Jesse Johnson allowed 17/ [shillings] 6 [pence] to take him to Lockport. He has been an inmate for the last two years, and this is deemed the most economical way of dealing with his case as he promises never to return to the House of Industry. 149. Francis Paterson 13 years English ChofEngl. from Bothwell ran away from his Father. Sent to the House of Industry by Revd. H.J. Grasett for the purpose of being sent to place. A bad boy and could not keep him on the premises. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 132 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/132 August 9 150. Martha King and two children Just out from England Husband has been living in the City and left before his wife and children arrived the two little girls are allowed to remain and the mother will go to service untill the husband can be heard from. English and Ch: of England. The \youngest\ Eldest gone to live with Constable Develin. No. 13. on Palace St. opposite. Husband is back today Aug. 14th 1857. Aug 11th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green, Geo’ Brook & The Mayor or Jno. Hutchinson Esq. Present none. 151. Thos. Crawford See [Case] 174 in 1856 has a Father living in the City for the last 27 years a Carpenter and working for Mr. Smith shop on Elm St. Crawford lives Sayer St. next door to the Royal Oak. 14th Weekly Committee for Friday Present none 152. William Stewart aged 4 mos. died this morning August 14/57 Aug 18th Weekly Committee Revd. Jas. Spencer The Mayor and G.W. Allan Esq. 153. Catherine Norton 20 years of age from Brantford. English and Church of England. Mayor of Hamilton paid her passage from that City to Toronto an unmarried woman come to the Toronto Lying in Hospital. Gave her 5/ [shillings] to pay her passage back to Hamilton. 154. House of Industry 19 August 1857 Dear Sir The following children have been in the House for some time past, and for whom I have not been able to find situations, and the list is forwarded to you for that purpose in accordance with the rules of the House. This list will be found to contain none of those included in a former one under date Feby. 13th/57 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 133 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/133 1857 Aug 19th Boys: Wm. Wade aged 2 years; Wm. Hall [ditto] 2 [ditto] Wm. Kelly [ditto] 3 [ditto] Jas. McDowell [ditto] 8 [ditto] Girls: Mary Yonge 2 years; Lucy H. Garvin 6 [ditto] Sarah Watson 5 [ditto] Jane Clarke 3 [ditto] See [Case] No. 10 [Notice to Revd. Grasett] Boys Wm. Caul 5 years Geo. Clark 5 [ditto] W.G. Hancock Supt., H.I. [House of Industry] Revd. H.J. Grasett B.D. Adelaide St. Toronto 155. Mr. Joseph Bilton sent to the House today with a note from the Revd. Edwd. Baldwin requesting the admission of an orphan child. Bilton is from one of the adjoining Townships, and agrees to pay for six months nursing of the child. Admitted subject to the order of the Board. 156. Thos. Wallace Aged 2 years died this day August 21st 1857. Mother in the Lying In Hospital. Aug 25th Weekly Committee E. Hobson \and\ W.M. Westmacott & P. Paterson Esqs. 157. James Wayland 12 years. Sarah 8. Mother in Jail. Ch: of England Irish these two children were sent to the House by Police Magistrate as the Mother was remanded back to gaol. the Committee are of the opinion that in view of Mrs. Waylands intemperate habits it would be wise to get the children into place as the Mother seems unfit to take charge of them 158. Patrick Crawley returned tothe Institution this day dose [does] not answer Mr. Nulands purpose Says he is too fond of company [etc.] but considers him a very smart boy. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 134 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/134 1857 Weekly Committee for Friday Present E. Hobson Esq. 159. Wm. Cowan 5 years of age an orphan Irish Ch: of England Brother living on Colborne St. with Mr. Michael G. Scott admitted 160. Thos. Burns see {blank} died the 27th of August 1857. debility R.C. 161. Wm. Brown allowed to leave his child here untill he can make some other arrangements for it, the Mother is very intemperate, and not capable of taking charge ofthe child. Mr. B. is willing to pay for the child’s nursing. Supt. will try and get a suitable place for the child out side as the child is delicate and a residence in the Institution would be unfavourable to its health Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett John Doel and John Tyner Esqs. Present the two latter 162. Ann McCaul 30 years Scotch Presbyterian in Canada 4 yrs. has been 4 mos. in the Toronto Hospital. She is afflicted with Paralysis, no friends in this County admitted. 163. Wm. Brown 30 years of age English Ch: of Eng. Sore leg has 2 childn. [children] Sent up to Sandwich by Father FitzHenry and was recd. into the House by the Supt. nr. [near] a month ago with fever and ague gave him a note to the Hospital 164. Wm. Harper 54 English Ch: of Eng. Single from Thorald [Thorold] has a sore leg. Admitted. See [Case] 21. if refused admission tothe Hospital. 165. Rebecca Robinson See {blank} Just down from London C.W. [Canada West] where she has been living the last two mos. Return with a bad leg. goes to Revd. Dr. Lett for a note to the Hospital House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 135 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/135 1857 166. Georgina Nickson 18 years of age English & Ch: of Eng. from Warrick, appears of weak mind, allowed to remain untill the general meeting when her case will be reconsidered. The Supt. will write to Warrick in this case 167. Darcy Skanks went out without leave, went over the fence has not returned to the House, she is not to be readmitted except by an ^order from a^ General Board 168. The Superintendent is allowed to bore holes in the front Steps for improved ventilation Sept. 4 Friday Committee Present Messrs. Tyner & Doel 169. John Turner 50 Irish R.C. is attending Dr. Cadwell and having a son living at Stratford wishes to be sent to his son \there\ for some money, to pay Dr. Cadwell. the Committee have no funds for such purposes. 170. Henry Huton 35 Irish Ch: of England wife & one child 8 yrs. 28 years in Toronto says ^he is^ consumptive, went to the Hospital but would not be taken in. The committee are well acquainted with Huton, and think He may get his living out side. if he take care of him self. 171. Wm. Eldon [Case] 154, 157 [1856] is able to work for his living. Supt. has kept him in the House for a month. \The\ He being unwell, but the Committee are satisfied that keeping such men in the Institution possitively an abuse of the funds and the Committee therefore order him to be discharged. 172. Elizabeth Jessy \34\ ^63^ years English Ch: of England Just out from England only 4 Month. Son living on Boulton Street O’Burn’s House. Admitted for the present John Tyner, John Doel) Weekly Committee 172 1/2. Mrs. Leaney took her daughter Caroline out on the 28 Aug for a short walk and did not return her to the House. Supt. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 136 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/136 1857 Sept. 8 Weekly Committee Revd. Edwd. Baldwin \Mr\. Jas. Rowell Geo. Brooke Esqs. Present Jas. Rowell 173. Mary McCormick 30 years Presbyterian from Ireland living on Emma St. Husband a drinking character. Mrs. McCormick has 3 children by a former Husband, two of the Eldest are now in the orphans House one little Boy still with her, 3 years Charles Gormley by name and Mrs. McC. is desirous to put this little boy under the direction of the Board to be apprenticed out. as she has an infant in her arms, and the Husband gives her no support. Admitted 174. Thos. Brown 63 years English Ch: of Eng. an aged man labouring under debility physically and mentally. Many years in the province, lived mostly in the neighbourhood of Niagara worked there for 6 years with one Arthur Wood in that locality. Admitted 175. It is ordered by the Weekly Committee that whereas children of Parties who are sent to gaol from time to time are brought to the House of Industry without any written explanation, and perhapsthe Constable not able to give even the name of the child. and for the want of such information it is impossible to deal with the case in a proper manner, in future the Supt. will not receive any child or children comming from the Mayor or Police Magistrate unless such information, viz. the name and age of the child, name of Parent & under what circumstances the children are sent to the Institution Sept. 11th Friday Committee 176. The Supt. will call a General Board Meeting for Saturday 12 inst. 3 1/2 P.M. J. Arnold, Chair, Joseph Rowell, Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 137 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/137 1857 Sept. 11th 177. Christian Waggoner 12 years German and Lutheran Ch: has a Father in Buffallo and a Labourer Sent to the House by the Police Magistrate. Says he came from Buffallo with a man by the name of Guyyard keeps a bird cage factory & birds also King St. East Richard Best See 101. Admitted again. Went over the fence again the day following Supt. 178. Bridget Anne O’Brien Aged 25 years. Irish and Church of Rome. Widow 3 years in the Province and the whole of the time in Ancaster C. [Canada] West. Just discharged from the Toronto General Hospital with a Note from Dr. Gardiner to the Supt. of the House of Indy. [Industry] Stating that she suffers from a complaint which renders her unable to work for her living. Sept 15th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green, J.P. Battersby & T.J. O’Neill, Esqrs. 179. Jno. Henderson 77 years of age Col’d. [Coloured] man Scotchman Church of England lost an arm an old resident of Toronto. wants admission to the House Admitted 180. Moira Brown {blank} has returned from the Lying in Hospital and only wants to stay a few days when she will return to Markham. 181. Two children sent to the House by Geo. Gurnett Esq. Police Magistrate names Wm. & Thos. McDowell, 8 & 4 or thereabouts Brothers to the two sisters who have been placed out by the Board. 182. Notice of these two children forwarded to the Rev. H.J. Grasett See [Case] No. 181 182 1/2. Henry Best went over the fence and left the House without leave. on the 16th inst. and has not returned to the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 138 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/138 1857 Sept 18th Friday Committee Present. Revd. Dr. Green & J.P. Battersby 182. Mrs. Hall applied this morning for some assistance for her Father, who is a very feeble state. Supt. will call and see him. Anson Green Sept 21st Weekly Committee Revd. W.S. Darling Hon. J. Elmsley and R. Cathcart Esq. Present none 183. Robt. Brown 45 years of age and English Single man & belongs to the Ch: of Eng. was sent to the Toronto Genl. Hospital with a note from Dr. Filbrick. He has been vomiting blood. In the absence of the weekly committee, and at the Suggestion of the secretary the Superintendent took him in 25th Friday Committee Present Honl. J. Elmsley and Robert Cathcart 184. Joseph Evans a boy about 10 years of age in the House now for more than six years went over the fence about two mos. ago, the Supt. has just found his whereabouts. The Committee decide to let him remain where he now is, with Hayden the Milkman 185. Robert Brown [Case] 183 was taken into the House. He appears far gone in Consumption 186. Mary McDonald Widow aged 37 with 4 children three of the children she has put out to Farmers and the youngest a Girl 2 years old. She is a native of Ireland Roman Catholic has been 10 years in the Country, part of the time in Pickering and part in Dundas. She says she is in bad health, her husband died last February, was killed by the falling of a tree about 3 miles from Dundas. Was advised to go to Dr. Herrick to get a Certificate of Health. 187. Harriet Wakeford Widow aged 33 years Lower Canadian Bible Christian Church with a child 5 months old. Lately from Goderich. 11 years from Lower Canada. Husband dead 7 months. Says she has fits. occasionally. Recommended to go back to where she came from as she is not admissible to the House. Mr. Hancock was authorized to procure her a passage to Berlin. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 139 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/139 1857 Sept 25th 188. William Lappan aged 45 Widower only one child living a Boy about 16 years of age now in the U. States is suffering under a sore hand and getting advice at the Hospital. and they referred him to the House of Industry. an Irishman Roman Catholic Church, allowd. to remain for a few days. till his hand is better J. Elmsley, Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee 189. I have examined Mary McDonald & believe her able to work and ^she may be discharged. A.T. Augusta Sept 26 Sept 26 190. James McNulty sent to the House by Revd. Mr. Grasett for relief. McNulty Has been injured in the spine which unfits him for work. He has a large family 7 children, has a pension 9 d. [pence] per day, Irish Ch: of Eng. gave him a loaf Bread. 191. Mrs. Grant from Hamilton with a deserted child sent to the House by Mrs. Grasett for admission. The Supt. applied to the weekly committee who advised that Mrs. Grant take the chld. back to Hamilton and lay her case before the Mayor of that City. Committee authorise Supt. to reimburse Mrs. Grant’s passage money. 5/ [shllings] 192. Mrs. Ball sent to the Institution by the Mayor with a deserted child requesting Supt. to take it in. Supt. engaged Mrs. Ball to nurse the child untill the Committee say further in the matter. Male child about six mos. old. [see also page 326 Case 8] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 140 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/140 Toronto Sept. 29, 1857 Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett, John Arnold & S. Spreull, Esqs. Present {blank} 193. John McMillan 65 yrs. Scotch Presbyterian no family. Just from New Brunswick come to Toronto to spend the remainder of his life. Weak Eyes, alld. [allowed] to remain for the present. 194. John Wilson 29 English Ch: of Eng. single person. Sore eyes has been to the Hospital, no room, from the U. States. Alld. [allowed] to remain until he can get into the Hospital 195. Wm. Henderson 22 Irish Ch: of England afflicted with fits his Mother is in the Asylum 196. Mr. Brown fire inspector. Mr. Grasett wishes the Supt. to see them and get them into the House. has He understand they are in a starving state, both being old and past work, to be at the House on Monday. Supt. to advance any little change required in this case. 197. Tenders for Bread for the next three mos. ^Mr.^ Andrew Carrick’s Tender for Bread was 6 1/2 ^d. [pence]^ per four Pound loaf. Geo. Simpson’s Tender for supplying the Institution with Bread for the next three mos. was 6 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf. Mr. Geo. Coles Tender for the same period was 6 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf. Mr. Coles has been supplying the House for the last Twelve mos. & given every satisfaction. Mr. Coles Tender accepted House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 141 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/141 Oct 2nd 1857 Friday Committee 198. The Superintendent is authorized to provide places without delay for James & Sarah Wayland. Oct 5th Weekly Committee Revd. Mr. Savage, Jos. Lukin Robinson & S. Shaw Esqrs. Present none 199. David Stewart has been some time now in the House of Industry See [Case] 93. Said he would leave the House if the Superintendent would give him 5/ [shillings] to pay his fair [fare] to Milton, gave him the money and he left the House. 200. Wm. Edwards 34 years of age wife and 3 children Six week in the city. English. Ch: of Eng. is out of Health has the Ship feaver Sent to the House by Rev. H.J. Grasett for some assistance gave him a loaf of Bread. Living ^at^ Hope Cottage Richmond St. No. 30 Oct 9th Friday Committee Present R. Cathcart 201. Mary Dyson aged 33 years Widow with 4 children. Ellen aged 9 years Robina aged 3 years Mary 2 months old. Irish ^Church of Rome^, family belongs to Ch. of England, lately from the Township of Blenheim. Husband was killed at a Saw Mill. Allowed a month \for\ \2\ \child\ \to\ \be\ \left\ \in\ \the\ \house\ and if during that time she concludes to go to the Country. Allowd. a loaf a Week. 202. Catharine Ley. aged 30 years R.C.C. Widow only one child living a Boy 10 Years old who is now at Niagara. Lazy. No charity. send her off 203. Mary MaGrassy aged 24 years Widow. One child a boy aged 13 Months. Irish. R.C.C. Just out from Ireland. healthy and strong. Let her go to the Country and work 204. John Rice. aged about 70 years (sent up by the Mayor) \R\.E.C. ^Ch: of England^ he is sick and confined to his Bed. Admitted to the House. Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 142 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/142 1857 Oct 13th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns, T.A. Stayner & R. Yates Esqrs. Present R. Yates 205. Wm. Scott Yorkville 60 years of age, helpless not able to do any kind of work Ch: of England and from Ireland. Wife goes out to nurse when she is able allowed a loaf of Bread. The Rev. McGivins wishes toget this man into the House as soon as a vacancy occurs 16th Friday Committee Present Jno. Tyner Acting for R. Yates Esq. 206. A Letter was read from Mr. Brithour of Brock in the case of Barbara Leaney who has been placed with Mr. Brithour since June 24, 1856 a Man By the name of James Collins says He is step Father of the child and has been to Brock to see the child, and told Mr. Brithour his intention was to take proceeding to recover the child as soon as he got back to Toronto. The Weekly Committee instruct the Supt. to write Mr. Brithour and say if He wishes to retain the child this Bo^a^rd will protect him. 207. [in margin] ^This child was named Sarah Duggan^ A female child left at the door of George Duggan, Esq. Recorder about 2 or 3 week old, and sent to the House on the Evening of the 14 inst. by Mr. Duggan, Supt. took it in subject to the Sanction of the Board. The Weekly Committee confirm what the Supt. had done and order him to get a nurse for the child on best terms he can. John Tyner [see also page 326 Case 9] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 143 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/143 1857 Oct. 20 Weekly committee E. Hobson, John Thom & John Holland Esqrs. Present the two former 208. Patrick Casey See [Case] 198. wants to leave the House. He leaves the House this morning with the understanding that He will never be allowed to return to this House again under any circumstances. whatever (a troublesome case) 209. Martin Corcoran see ([Case] 43 in 56) a pensioner a very heavy drinker wants to come into the House again. He cannot be admitted unless He secure the pension to the House. At present no room. 210. Andrew McRobert ^(Roberts)^ 42 years Scotch. Presbyterian Ch: Single man 27. London District 20 years a Paralytick, and wants to come into the House, admitted. 211. Mathew Minix See [Case] 14. a pensioner wants to come into the House. No room. 212. Two children sent to the House by Geo. Gurnet, Esq, Police Magistrate Mother sent to goal [gaol] for a month Name Margaret Sherlock Irish and Church of England, children’s names Margaret Anne, 5 years and Wm. John 2 years. Oct 23rd Friday Committee Present E. Hobson 213. Jane Curran see {blank} Wants wood widow C of E lives on Queen St. Mr. Morells. The Committee are not giving wood at present. 214. Mary Short [Case] 204 Widow wants to be sent down to Port Hope and if the committee will pay her debts & give her a pair of new boots, she will not trouble them any more this winter. 215. Cath. Kelley 50 Irish R.C. Spinster has a boy 17 years of age and living with Mr. Beaird Tavern Keeper nr. [near] Spadina avenue, wants a situation, and is recommended to go up to Admiral Baldwin’s Yonge St. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 144 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/144 Oct 23rd 1857 216. Larry Birk 56 years 8 children none with him Irish R.C. lives in Pound St. wants to come into the House No room in the House. 217. Mary Black 40 years of age Stanley St. Husband drowned a few days ago falling off the wharfe after leaving the vessel one dark night. Wife & 5 children Eldest 12 years of age a little girl. Irish & Church of England, allowed Bread and Wood. Oct 27 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, Jos. Harrington & R. Gilmore Esqrs. 218. John Chesyicke 22 years of age. and a yeoman form Chatham C.W. [Canada West] Consumptive, no room in the House, advised him to go to the Mayor for a pass back to Chatham. 219. James MacDonell a boy Sent to the House by Revd. J.M. Bruyer [Bruyère] Mother sent to Jail, the boy said, one Mrs. Smith living next door to his Mother wishes him to stay with her to carry wood and water. Considering the crowded State of the House Supt. allowed him to go. 220. John Rice See [Case] 204 Died this day, complaint general debility. Irish C.E. [Church of England] Oct. 27. 1857 221. Notice to Rev. H.J. Grasett of James & Sarah Wayland now in House to find places for them. Oct 29, 1857 222. A female child about 4 years of age brought to the House by Mrs. Faylen who keeps Tavern opposite the fish Market. Says the Father of the child brought it to her place on Saturday the 24th inst. and his name is Kilroy, a Drinking character the Mother of the child is living and supposed to be in the City. Mrs. F. brings a line from Rev. H.J. Grasett. Supt. recd. the child from Mrs. F. subject to the order of the Weekly Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 145 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/145 October 30th 1857 Weekly Committee for Friday Present none 223. Samuel Pringle of Duke Street Toronto, seeks admission to the House for a female child 18 mos. old, abandoned by its parents, Parents Irish and belong to the Church of England, The child at present with one Mrs. Roddy on Yonge Street 13 miles out. Child’s Fathers name, Jno. Lackey. Admitted. Jno. Roddy living 4th con. [concession] Markham on Mr. Buttons Farm Novr. 3rd Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett, J.P. Battersby & Wm. Mathers Esqs. Present Revd. H.J. Grasett & J.P. Battersby 223. Grace Darker 46 yrs. English C.E. [Church of England] Widow no children in Toronto since March last. has an uncle in new, York and if she could be sent there he would provide for her. to be sent to N.Y. by Supt. 224. Mary Wallace 49 Married Irish C.E. [Church of England] wants to remain in the House for the winter 8 children living. Mary Jane 20 Margt. 18. Caroline 17. Anne 15 John 13 Wm. 11 Thos. 8 James 6. Husband a Taylor by Trade and working at Stratford and has sent for his family to go up their [there] at once 225. James Smith 33 yrs. Irish R.C. Single person in Toronto one mo. wants admission Mr. A.T. Augusta says He is an Hospital case 226. Margaret Brown 30 and one little girl 7 years. Canadian widow M.C. [Methodist Church] lived 4 miles up Yonge St. wants a Situation. 227. Patrick Walsh 31 Irish C.E. [Church of England] wants admission no room in the House, not admitted. 228. John Smith 51 Irish \M\.E.C. wants admission to House, no room. Superintendent to make the best arrangements he can in this case. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 146 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/146 1857 Novr. 3rd 229. Eliza Burnett 32 years R.C. Irish widow 5 children John 9 Thos. 7 Eliza 11 and two twins 5 months old Husband Died last Jany. at which time they came from Bond Head to Toronto. Alld. [allowed] a Loaf of Bread weekly by order of Committee 6th Friday Committee Present all of them 230. James Smith See [Case] 225 went to the Hospital on Tuesday last came back with a note from Dr. Gardiner Stating Smiths case as far advanced in consumption and could not be received into the Hospital, He is therefore admitted to this House 10th Weekly Committee Revd. Jno. Barclay D.D. Jno. Arnold & D.K. Feehan Esqs. Present Rev. Dr. Barclay 231. William Aldin, formerly an inmate, see [Case] 264 [1856]. Brought a certificate from Dr. Russell as to his unfitness for work. Allowed to remain in out Building until Friday 232. Matthew Louras. 45 years of age; Irish R. CathCh: of England, widower. Gunsmith by trade. Has been five years a resident in this City. Worked with Mr. Green occasionally. Disabled in his hands and feet from frost bite, his fingers off from the first joint. An inmate of General Hospital for nine months. Recommended to be admitted, on the first opening, into the Institution 233. William Brown See [Case] 163. Has been staying with James Burley, Richmond Street. Employed formerly in Mr. Taylor’s Paper store. Has a sore leg. Mr. Handcock to call at Burleys and make inquiries and report, that this case may be finally disposed of on Friday next. 234. James Gorley 64 years of age. English Ch. of England. Widower. Applies for the admission of his grandchild James Grafton, an orphan. Case recommended by Rev. Mr. Grasett. The Child to be admitted. 235. John Clark aged 25. England. Ch. of England Single, A labourer by trade. Has been three years in Canada. The last 18 months unable to work. Afflicted with sore eyes. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 147 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/147 Novr. 10th 1857 235. (continued) Worked for 6 months with Mr. James Mitchell Livery Stable-Keeper. Was in Hamilton Hospital for 10 months. Not considered a proper case for admission to this Institution. Recommended to return to Hamilton and apply for re-admission to the Hospital there 236. Elizabeth Jessy See [Case] 172. Died this day Nov 10/57 237. William Maysent See [Case] 260 (in 1855) Died this day Novr. 11th 1857. 72 years of age. Congestion of the Chest. 13th Friday Committee Present Rev. Dr. Barclay 238. Margt. Kelley 26. Widow Irish R.C. 2 chil. [children] Jno. 2 1/2 Mary 6 mos. Living Richmond St. 2 doors off Peter St. wants wood, will get Some as soon as we have it. 239. Ellen Fletcher widow See [case] 239 [1856]. Wants Bread granted, to keep her out of the House. 240. Peter Brennan 78. Irish R.C. from Montreal recommended as by Colonel Tulloch, for admission allowed to remain for a few days in the out building 241. Patrick Casey See [Case] 208. Returns to the House with a line from Rev. Dr. Lett seeking admission to the House again. In meantime to remain in out building 242. Margt. Mahon. 70 See {blank} Widow lives on Agnes St. opposite Rowells Brewery wants wood, no wood at present, alld. [allowed] a loaf of bread for the winter Mos. 243. Note. The attention of the General Committee is respectfully requested to the consideration of some suitable place for providing increased accommodation for the numerous applicants, who are at present occupying, temporarily, the out building, and thus to retain the cases in the out building for the purpose for which they were provided of affording a nights accommodation to casual applicants. J. Barclay House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 148 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/148 1857 Novr. 13th 244. Mary White 22 Irish Church of England Husband was killed by a fall from a building in Oakville. Just from the lying in Hospital and only wants toremain a few days untill she has sufficient strength to work. Admitted. John Barclay 245. A little child abandoned by its Mother brought to the House today by Mr. Ross this child about 3 1/2 years old and utterly destitute. admitted. name not known Nov 17th Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns, Hon. H.J. Boulton & Hon. J. Elmsley Present none 20th Friday Committee 246. Mary Ferguson 50 years of age English C.E. [Church of England] 6 children 4 at home now, Husband afflicted with Paralysis, Stopping at the Emigrant Shed alld. [allowed] Bread & Wood for a short time 247. Catherine Church See {blank} Widow. W. Methodist 3 children Cath. 11 Mary 8 Suzan 6. Living Sayer St. opposite Cold. [Coloured] affn. chapl. recommended by Rev. Dr. Green for Bread & Wood during the winter mos. alld. 1/4 John Smith wants to go out, refused 248. Michael O’Hare 27. Irish R.C. in Toronto 10 years Weakness in his limbs advised to go to the Hospital 249. Jane Lloyd 27. Irish CofE Husband deserted her recommended by J. McNab for the consideration of the weekly committee, alld. [allowed] some bread 250. John Skyring 67 widower has a Son living at Fergus Was living 20 years at Thorold and laterly at Berlin wants admission to the House, no room and besides he must go back to Thorold, where he has a better claim. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 149 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/149 Novr. 20 1857 250. The Committee in reconsidering all the circumstances connected with this poor man have concluded to admit him until the next general Board Meeting. E. Hobson 251. Catherine Wiggins 31 years Husband deserted her, 4 children; Robt. 7. Ellen 6. Jos. 3. Rosana. 2. Canadian. English Church whants [wants] to put her chil [children] into the House for the winter. Committee declined taking them into the House haveing no room unless she think the Board can provide better for them by getting them into good Situations as apprentices and she may get a Situation today, and her youngest child with her. With Mrs. J.A. Campbell Georgetown, they having written to the Superintendant to send them a woman & her child, if a single woman could not be had. Weekly Committee Revd. H. Bishop, R. Cathcart, W.J. McDonald 252. Novm. 24. Ann McCabe aged 50. Irish R.C. has 3 children away and one at home a boy James aged 16 years. says the Boy is Imbecile. her husband has left her last winter. comes from Norwich Township, Canada and has been here about 3 Weeks. Recommended to go to the Country with her boy. We have no Room See Resolution of 16 Sept 1856. 253. Elisa Burns aged 24 says she was married and her husband is gone to Cleveland and left her ^on their own July last^. Irish R.C. with a babe a Girl 5 weeks old. Has been in Toronto about 4 months. Wants to get into the house. Allowed to remain a fortnight 254. Hugh Bryson aged 58 years See [Case] 106. Cannot be admitted. no Room at present 255. Thomas & James Wallace. See [Case] 224. Inmates of the House. Father & Mother in the City. The superintendant to notify the father & Mother if they do not take away the children, they will be Apprenticed out by the House if not taken away. the superintendant to find places for them and have them sent out. 256. Catharine Johnston Aged 30 years Irish C.E. [Church of England] is {3} years in Toronto deserted by her husband 5 months doesn’t know here he is gone has one child a Girl about 14 days old. Allowd. to remain for a fortnight till she is stronger House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 150 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/150 1857 Novr. 25 257. Jane Morrison Married Husband sick 5 chil [children] living Spadina Avenue on Eliza St. alld. [allowed] 1/2 cord wood on W. Ince’s order C.E. [Church of England] Novr. 27th Present R. Cathcart on Friday Committee The Superintendant is authorized to order 15 New Iron Bedsteads and also Bedding for the same. for the new apartment now fitting up 258. Elisa Fitzgerald aged 30. says she is married just come up from Kingston Canadian C.E. [Church of England] Wants to be admitted. expects shortly to be confined refused admittance and directed to return to Kingston 259. John Hutchinson aged 25 a native of Ireshire Scotland. C.E. [Church of England] has lived for 2 years in Orangeville a Sailor. has had a paralitic stroke which has taken away his Speech. Allowd. to come into the House for the present and the Doctors to report on his Case. 260. Jane Lloyd deserted by her husband aged 26 with a Boy in her arms aged 2 years from England 6 years out. C.E. [Church of England] wants admittance agreed to take the child into the house and let her go to Service. During her time in the House a person called and took herself & child as Servant [etc.] [etc.] 261. Mary Wells aged 30 Col’d. [Coloured] woman deserted by her husband has one child taken by John Bell Cold. [Coloured] man, has one child with her aged 3 years, with her. and is near confinement. is stopping at J. Bells’. The superintendant to inquire into the Case and if deserving to allow her some help at Bells 262. Mary Skirvington Widow Aged 35. Irish R.C. has two children at home Michl. 4 years Patrick 2 1/2 years lives in Nelson St. corner Dutchess St. We gave her a loaf of bread and will visit her. advised her to give her chilld. [children] to the Catholic Sisters and go to Service herself. Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee. 263. Julia Mahon 37. years of age Widow Irish R.C. Two children Robt. 9 years & Bridget 5 years of age is one year in the City of Toronto, living off Victoria St. in the rear of No. 40 in the lane recommended by the Mayor for 1/4 cord of Wood. granted. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 151 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/151 Decr. 1st 1857 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green, Geo. Brooke and His Worship the Mayor Present Dr. Green & Brooke 264. Hugh Bryson applies again for admission no room 265. Ann Quinn 35 widow Irish R.C. Cath. 10 Mary 4 living Richmond St. front of Bro. School [The House of Christian Brothers and School]. wants wood. Call two weeks from today. 266. Mary Fields 23 Irish R.C. Single one child aged 16 mos. from Lockport. to be discharged 267. Mary Gilkison 50 Widow England W.M. [Wesleyan Methodist] 3 chil. [children] Joseph, 13 Wm. 6 Fred 8, living on McMahon St. Wants wood will get a little Bread & wood as soon as we get it, to get a loaf of Bread now. 268. Mary Lewis See [Case] 165 in 1853. was in the House a Single woman in 1853 now she is married to Anthony Lewis. who lives on Sayer St. Supt. to see Lewis. Says he will not live with ^her^ 269. Eliz. Saunders See {blank} fever & Ague allowed to remain a few days. 270. Cathn. Kelley See [Case] 215 Wants to come into the House or to be sent to New York. Alld. [allowed] a loaf of Bread, does not want a the bread Decm. 4 Friday Committee Present {blank} 271. Margaret Milond 23 Married Irish R.C. 2 children Patk. 2 Catherine 10 mos. Husband in Hospital 6 years in the City. Alld. [allowed] a loaf of Bread 272. Margaret Jones 25 years Irish R.C. Widow 4 children Michael 4 Catharine 3, Francis 18 mos. Susan 2 mos. living on Queen St. in Wm. Carrolls House one door from Power St. give a loaf of Bread and Supt. will visit. Anson Green House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 152 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/152 1857 Decm. 8th Weekly Committee Rev. Jas. Spencer, His Worship the Mayor & G.W. Allan Esq. 273. Mrs. Scanlon appeared this ^morning^ with a child which had been placed with her at nurse by some of the Lady Managers of the Public Nursary stating that they had refused to pay for nursing the child any longer; and that she must take it to the House of Industry. The Weekly Committee decline admitting the said child, as the Managers of the Public Nursery agreed with Mrs. Scanlon to take charge of \the\ \child\ it, and they are competent to fulfil their undertaking. Jas. Spencer 11th Friday Committee Pres. Jas. Spencer 274. The Superintendent gave ^Mrs. Baldwin’s^ explanation of the case of the child above referred to, that ^it^ did not belong to the Nursery; but was merely put out to nurse for a short time, by some of the Lady Managers of that Institution, to give the Mother an opportunity to find a situation, where she would have undertaken the support of her child. The Weekly Committee see no reason to reverse the above decision but will receive the child until the Meeting of the Board. [see also page 327 Case 10 Dec. 11, 1858] 275. Lucy Davis 19 years Married English CE [Church of England] Husband a Cabinet Maker living on Eliza St. Spadina Avenue. Father and Mother, one child 10 mos. old recommd. by Rev. Mr. Kennedy alld. [allowed] 1/4 wood 276. Johanna Quigley 28 yrs. Deserted by Husband Irish R.C. one child 8 mos. wants wood may call again Says she could get work if she has some one to take charge of the child, she was advised to take her child to the public nursery. 277. Mary Anne Collins 30 yrs. Irish C.E. [Church of England] one child 13 mos. wants wood & Bread. Must call again. next Tuesday 277 1/2. John Ellis see {blank} gave him 5/ [shillings] to get a little wine House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 153 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/153 1857 Dec 11th 278. Mary Cuona 23 Irish R.C. has not seen her Husband this nine weeks call again next week 279. Johanna Levett wants wood come again on 22nd inst. 280. Margt. Lightle 59 Scotch Ch. [ditto] will get some next Friday 281. Patrick Murphy 75 Irish R.C. Elizabeth St. recommd. by J.B. Withrowe. Alld. [allowed] Bread & Wood for the winter Mos. 282. Thos. Cook alld. [allowed] one loaf of bread. See [Case] 147. 283. Michael Hanlan 45 years family in Ireland cannot find work. Staying at Ryerdons Stanlay [Stanley] St. R.C. Stout able boddied man advised to go to Country 284. Catherine Ryan, husband been gone away six months, has two children, alld. [allowed] Wood and Bread for the winter Mos. 285. Thos. Newman 62 English C.E. [Church of England] Bricklayer. Wife & Daughter in London Eng. no work 286. Eliza Saunderson, recommended by Rev. Dr. Lett for Temporary Shelter for a few days. 287. Sharlotte Callander 27. Irish P.C. Husband left to look for work. Cooper by trade, one Boy 5 yrs. nr. [near] her confinement, alld. [allowed] a loaf. Anson Green, Jas. Spencer 288. Margt. Mahan 70 yrs. of age see {blank} an aged widow with no friends & helpless. alld. [allowed] 1/4 wood 289. A female child sent to the House today by the Mayor, about a month old. The Mother of this child was puffing up Front St. when, opposite to Scott St., where Mrs. Farrell stands with apples House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 154 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/154 1857 Dec 11th 289. on a table for sale, she laid the child on the knee of Mrs. Farrell's little girl, saying, hold my Baby untill I go and buy some crackers, and never returned. Admitted. and given to Mrs. Rollins to nurse. At Five Dollars pr. Month. [See also page 327 Case 12 Mar. 27, 1858] 290. Nancy Moore See 80 [?] a very aged widow and an old pensioner on the House for many years. alld. [allowed] 1/4 Wood. 291. Nancy Barker same as the above, except she has only one leg, alld. [allowed] 1/4 Wood being in a suffering state. 15th Weekly Committee E. Hobson, W.M. Westmacott and P. Paterson Esqrs. 292. Onora Boyle 50 Widow Irish R.C. Two Boys Edmond 19 Thos. 13. Both home with the [her] living corner of Church & Stanley St. in Hardys yard, upstairs. Wants wood, will call again next week. 293. Widow Eliza Gunsall {blank} corner of Terauly and Albert Sts. next door to Mr. Abbott , alld. [allowed] 1/4 cord and Bread … 294. Mary Furguson 48 Married Husband afflicted with paralysis English & C.E. 6 children living with her. Elizth. 18 Sarah 17 Thos. 14 Ester 8 Lucy 4 David 10 Mos. The 3 Eldest out at service living King over the Butchers Shop opposite Trinity ch: alld. [allowed] 1/4 wood ... 295. Judith Brady 67 years Widow no children Col'd. [Coloured] Woman 18 yrs. in the city living Sayer St. in the rear of Mrs. Hoar's House on the same lot. Mrs. Hoar keeps a Boarding House & comes to see Victoria Washington. alld. [allowed] 1/4 wood recommd. by Revd. Mr. Sanson. 296. Sarah Cook 35 Husband left her Holand Dutch C.E. 2 children Boy 6 Boy 10 weeks living corner Elizth. & Albert St. will get some wood next week House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 155 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/155 Dec 15. 1857 297. John Kelley & wife Irish R.C. one child living Boulton St. 298. Sarah Gilmore will call next week 299. Mary Kelley 30 & Husband who is gone to the States not a steady man Irish R.C. one child 7 mos. old, living in place with No. 292. Will call next week 300. Widow Mary Askins an old pensioner on the Institution and will get some Bread and wood during the winter Mos. living with Mrs. Stone the third door off Queen St. on the West side of Elizabeth St. 301. Jane Morrison 30 Irish CE [Church of England] deserted by her Husband. The Supt. will send a 1/4 cord this day week, as she will not be able to appear before the Committee on that day. No. 55 Stanley St. 302. Widow Johanna Kehough 30 Irish R.C. has 2 children Anne 10 Mary 6, living Center & Agnes Sts. in Faulkner's House; will call next week, as she wants wood and the Board have made no arrange^mts.^ about wood yet. 303. Jane Robertson & Husband who is delicate. Irish & Scotch, one little girl 10 years of age Presbyterian C. [Church] Will call again this day week. 304. Mary Skivington See [Case] 262. No wood untill next week. 305. Widow Spink very Aged alld. [allowed] 1/4 living on {blank} 306. Margt. Jones see [Case] 272 alld. [allowed] Bread 307. Margt. Milond [Case] 271. alld. [allowed] one loaf Bread 307 1/2. Widow Mary Hatton alld. [allowed] 5/ [shillings] to pay rent or Stove must be sold. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 156 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/156 1857 Dec 15 308. James Richardson 28 Married & Wife one child 2 yrs. English C.E. a machinist living 92 Victoria ^St.^ Out of work, will get some Bread & Wood if He come to work at the House. 1/4 309. Mary Short wants Bread & Wood gets Bread weekly now, & will call next week & see about getting a little wood. 310. Mary Black Widow on Stanley St. Husband Dround [drowned] Irish E.C. 5 children Rebecca 11 Charles 9 Mary Ann 7 Rachl. 5 Catherine 2 Alld. [allowed] Bread & Wood 1/4 311. Margt. Eaton widow 60 always gets Bread in the winter Mos. I think she may expect to get a little wood next week. 312. Mary Millar 72 Irish CE [Church of England] an old out Pensioner alld. 1/4 wood (distress) 313. Ellen Roggers 75 Irish R.C. 1/4 wood 314. M. Anne Boughton an old pensioner wants wood living Richmond St. 76 nr. [near] Nelson St. Will call again. 315. Charlotte Walsey 63 Widow living on Caroline St., nr. [near] Brittan St. wants wood and Bread 5 children living Elizth. Married M.A. Berry Married, James Walsey 27 Sick. not able to work Leddy 25 Married, Susanna 17. Sick. Mrs. Walsey living alone. 316. Mary Livingston well known Here wants wood will call again. 317. Mary Anne Bell 74 alld. [allowed] 1/4 cord wood a very urgent case. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 157 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/157 1857 Dec 15th. 318. Eliza Deth 45 Irish C E [Church of England] Widow one Boy 10. living Sayer St. nr. [near] Sampson Match Maker call again 319. Patk. Murphy See [Case] 281 call on Friday next alld. [allowed] one loaf Bread 320. Widow Mary Balfour 60 Irish C.E. [Church of England] no chil. [children] living Richd. [Richmond] St. 64 East of Church St. recomd. for wood by Mrs. Grasett, a worthy person, Supt. will send it as soon as the Board authorise it 321. Bridget Mallady wants wood will call again. alld. [allowed] a loaf of Bread 322. Esther Cox ^48^ recomd. by Rev. Dr. Lett for wood Widow 6 children Eliza 20 James 18 Michael 15 Susanna 14 Esther 12 Ellen 11. Three of the Eldest in Service, and the 3 youngest at home, call on Friday \recomd\. \By\ \Rev\. \Dr\. \Lett\ 323. Michael Handlan see [Case] 283. alld. [allowed] a small loaf 324. Ann Scanlon wants wood will call again. 325. There are two patients in the house, named Fanny Green and James Smith who are fit cases for the Hospital. other patients are constantly applying here for admission, and who are equally cases which should be taken into Hospital. I beg to call the attention of the Board to this matter, and to understand whether the medical attendants of this Charity are required to make a daily attendance. As matters now stand constant professional aid is requisite. The medical gentlemen do not object to attend to those people who are deemed incurable; but only those which in their opinion are fit subjects for the wards of an Hospital. N. Bethune M.D. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 158 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/158 326. Johana Quigley [Case] 276 Must call again. alld. [allowed] single loaf Bread. 327. Widow Grace Langley recomd. by Rev. Dr. Lett for wood, will call again 328. McCauseland recomd. for wood 30 Irish C.E. living Richd. [Richmond] St. above York Widow, call next week 329. Widow Stiles living in the House with widow Black. Lying sick will get 1/4 wood 330. Sarah Shield 33 English C.E. Husband in prison Charles 4 Geo. 2 Frances Sarah 10 mos. living on Boulton St. opposite McConkeys King St. has been living in Owen Sound, alld. [allowed] one loaf Bread. 331. Mary Mason 60 Irish C.E. living with her Daughter Charlott Trevail who is also a widow and confined to her Bed recomd. by Dr. Lett for Bread & Wood 1/4 & Bread. Boulton Block 3 children belonging to Mrs. Trevail 332. Anne Anderson 50 Irish C.E. widow an old out Pensioner wants wood & Bread alld. [allowed] a loaf of Bread. 333. Ann Quinn see [Case] 265 call again. 334. Widow Fair Aged & Seek same place as [Case] 265 send 1/4 wood. 335. Elizabeth Wells 24, Married Husband left her Col'd. [Coloured] one Boy 2 yrs. living Sayer St. at John Bells 1/4 wood to keep her out of the House see [Case] 261. 336. Mary Hatton Widow Center St. Irish C.E. living half-way between Elm & Edward Sts. on the West side. 2 children, and near her confinement, in great distress. Nothing but what is given her by the neighbours. 1/4 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 159 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/159 Dec 18th 1857 337. Widow Boddies Ann St. two doors off Church St. recommended by Mrs. Grasett as in great distress had the typhd. [typhoid] fever and want wood very bad. Friday Committee 338. Ann Cooper 44 & Husband who is sick consumption English, Baptist Ch: 3 children girl 15 Boy 13 Boy 9 chil [children] all at home. Eldest Boy sick also. Center St. 4 door from Agnes St. 339. I examined the Hogan family down at the Emigrant Sheds, and found Mrs. Hogan & child in a state of misery & wretchedness, from starvation, and want of constant medical treatment. I do not consider it a fit case for the House of Industry, having just left the Ship. & when the latent traces of fever [etc.] is known to follow them on Shore. The washing of their clothing etc \should\ could not be done here. with due regard to the ^Health^ \welfare\ of the other Inmates. I therefore recomd. their being sent to the General Hospital. A.T. Augusta 340. Mary Lewis see [Case] 268. Superintendent visited Mr. Lewis. He says his wife has not behaved well to his children, and otherwise acted wrong and He will not live with her. 341. Thomas Landy. Co. [County] Kilkenny. 7 years in Toronto. Bookbinder lately in Brewer & McPhail aged 75. \Congregationalist\ Presby. To be admitted, contingent on the character which the Superintendent may receive from Mr. McPhail. Landy is admitted to visit applicants for relief under the Superintendance of Mr. Handcock. Butler, Edward, & wife to leave this evening. Stephen Lett, John Doel, John Tyner House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 160 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/160 1857 Dec 22nd 342. Eliza Brook Aged 57 years died this morning Debility Presbyterian. 31st. The Select Committee met this morning to receive Tenders for Supplies to the House for the year 1858. Present Revd. Dr. Green E.H. Rutherford Esq. The following Tenders were opened Mr. Geo. Coles for Bread for three mos. at 4 3/4 d. [pence] per 4 lb. Loaf. Mr. Michael English for Bread [ditto] at 4 3/4 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf. for three Mos. Mr. Joseph Riddell & Co. for Bread at 4 3/4 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf for three Mos. Mr. Geo Simpson Queen St. West No. 111 for Bread at 4 3/4 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf. for three Months. Mr. Richard Meathe for Bread, for three Mos. at 5 d. [pence] per 4 lb. loaf. After the Tenders for Bread were examd. and the Superintendent stated that Mr. Coles had Served the Institution for the last twelve Months with great satisfaction Mr. Coles tender was accepted being as low as any of the rest. Grocery tenders were next opened. Mr. John Coombe corner of Richmond and Yonge St. Also Messrs. Dodgson Shields & Morton, Yonge St. with samples and prices attached, and after careful examination the Committee recommended that Dodgson Shield & Morton's Tender be accepted. Peter Hutty's Tender being the only one before the Committee was also accepted. Margaret Harper's for Milk being satisfactory was accepted for the Committee. W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 161 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/161 Jany 22nd 1858 1. [343.] Mrs. Mary Holmes ^Matron of the Orphans Home^ brings \from\ \the\ \orphans\ \Home\ an Idiot Child a Boy about 12 or 13 years of age seeking admission to the House of Industry. Dr. Ogden says it is not safe to retain the child in the Home on account of danger to the other children. The weekly Committee in view the same difficulties here, refer the case to the General Board. 2. [344.] Wm. Brown see {blank} died this day. Aged 83 Debility wife in the House. Jany 23rd. 1858. 3. [345.] James Smith see [Case] 225 died this day of Consumption Jany 12, 1858. 4. [346.] Mary Lewis see [Case] 340. died this day of Consumpn. Feby 5th 1858. 5. [347.] The General Superintendent having laid before the Committee the case of Mary Lewis who died, as see above, and on whom a post mortem examination is desired, agree that such examination may be had if applied for by any of the Medical officers of the establishment, and by them to be conducted. John Borland. John Thom 6. [348.] Victoria Washington Died this day of general debility Aged 87 years. Feby 12th 1858. 7. Recd. from the Supt. (for Treasurer) Twenty five Pounds Cy. [currency] on Account half price wood sold & also ten pounds Cy. [currency] for ^ the Misses Shreiber's^ Subscriptions. E.H. Rutherford for Treasurer 8. James Gillan 10 years of age) Robt. Gillian 8 [ditto]) Jno. Gillan 6 [ditto]) Geo. Wallis Gillan 3 [ditto]) these four chil. [children] given up to the House by the Mother to be apprenticed out. all Ch. of England Friday Augt. 27, 1858. 8 1/2. Fanny Gillan mother of the 4 children admitted as above was herself admitted, until she could get a place, as she is only a week out of Hospital, with sore eyes. J.E. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 162 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/162 9. Patrick Conway 42 Irish R.C. single man a pensioner 8 d. [pence] per diem seeks admission to the House no room. 10. Several Cases of the {poorest} imposition have been brought before the Commee. this day in which the Carter Reed, has made exorbitant charges for carting the wood, one where he purchased an excellent pair of trowsers from a poor woman for 1/ [shilling] – d. [pence] which were certainly worth 5/ [shillings]. The Commee. would recommend that the Board purchase a horse & cart. for the purpose of carting the wood for the poor. And thus put an effectual stop to this civil complaint. E. Hobson, S. Lett, acting for the Mgmt. Mar 5, 1858 11. The Weekly Committee for the week commencing Feby. 28th order that all monies for carting wood to the poor, be paid at this Board to the Superintendent, who is authorized to receive the same, and Reid the carter to be informed that all cartage in future will be paid at this Institution. Feby 5th. 1858. 11 1/2. Adam Baker & David Dillabough both dutchmen from Whitchurch of the ages of 75 & 90 years. Brought hear [here] by the Reeve of that Municipality and agreeing to pay one hundred & fifty dollars per annum for their Maintenance in the House of Industry. Supt. spoke to the Secretary on the subject who advised their admission. ^March^ 1st \Feby\. 1858 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 163 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/163 1858 March 15th. Weekly Committee Rev. T.S. Kennedy Robert Cathcart & J.W. MacDonell Esqrs. Present all three. 18th. Friday Committee 12. Joseph Bloomfield, 73, English. Ch. Engl., never married, labourer, came from France to Canada, lived with Col. [Colonel] Thompson 6 months. was once a soldier: Col. Thompson sent him to the Hospital & manager of Hospital sent him here. Admitted. 13. James Saxon, 30, English: Ch. Engl. never married, labourer, came to Toronto last Thursday from Rockwood, near Guelph. lived thereabout for 5 years. refused admission at Hospital for want of room, consumptive. 14. Anne \Wallace\ Walls, 30. Irish. Catholic. husband labourer, 13 or 14 years in Toronto; children dead. 15. Mary Fürbarg [Furbarg]. German; 29. Dutch Protestant. Widow. no children. married in Germany: 3 1/2 years Toronto; husband died on way out; Thomas Kelly ^cabman^ is father of her expected child. referred to Superintendent. 16. Sarah Lockhart. English. 38. husband 51. rheumatic, under care of Dr. Bovell; Ch. Engl. came to Canada in September last. no family. Already on the books. 17. Elizabeth Murphy. 50. Irish. Cath. [Catholic] widow: children in the States & elsewhere, none in Canada. lives in same house with Widow O'Neill. promised wood on next application. to use Widow O'Neill's wood meanwhile. 18. Henry Howard: 70. English. widower. 4 girls living. Ch. Engl. 1 daughter in Toronto, married, 15 years in Canada, lately lived in Scarborough. labourer, Supt. to see his son in law ^Geo.^ Haywood, off Bay Street. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 164 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/164 1858 19. Eliza Johnson & Margaret White ordered to be discharged, for having refused to go into service at lower wages than 25/ [shillings] pr. month. They afterwards consented to go on trial for 3 dollars. 20. John Balmer See {blank} Died this day of a Tumor in the thigh March 16th. 1858. March 23rd. Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Burns Hon. H.J. Boulton & Hon. J. Elmsley 21. Wm. Halbert 70 Irish C.E. [Church of England] 20 years in Toronto. Corking vessels. lame with a sore leg discharged on Saturday last wants admission to the House admitted. 22. Wm. Lloyd 58 Irish C.E. [Church of England] Teacher Ancaster 6 Mos. Hamilton fifteen years in Canada and not more than a year in one place. broken hip. 23. John McFadden 66 Scotchman Pres. [Presbyterian] School Teacher 14 years in Canada. 8 years in Scarborough 6 years since he lived there, admitted. 24. Elizabeth Lee 21. Canadian Father and Mother [in] Clark orono [Orono] Keeps grocery, the Eldest in the family expects to be confined ^soon^, belongs to the United Presbyterian ch. 25. A female child about 3 or 4 weeks old was left in the care of the one oClock Train from Toronto to Hamilton yesterday, the Mother cannot be found & this day sent to the House of Industry today per Mary Hubbatt King St. in comply with James Jones Police March 26th. 1858 gave the child to Mrs. Margt. Orr Victoria St. nr. [near] Mr. Patches in the back yard. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 165 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/165 1858 25. Margt. Orr Mard. [married] Irish living on Victoria St. Applies to the Superintendent for a child to nurse, gave her the one found in the cars going to Hamilton on the morning of the 26 Mar. 1858. 26. A Male child sent to the House by Revd. H.J. Grasett having been abandoned by its unnatural parents, left at the door of Judge Hagerty Wm. [William] St. Toronto gave this child to Widow Mary Hatton at five Dollars per Month. Wm. Street 26 March 1858. [see also page 327 Case 13] Mar 31 Weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Lett, John Doel John Tyner Esq. All Present 27. \Thos\ ^Barney^ Kehoe applies for money to take his family down to Prescott. He showed to the Committee an order to the Grand Trunk for a passage to Prescott at the reduce rate, conductor refused totake them \with\ unless he could raise another dollar, which the Board gave him, and sent an Officer tothe House to see it paid. 28. Wm. Clark made application to the Committee this morning for his two children to be given up to him as he is in constant work now. Request granted. 29. "Geo. Coles Baker" being the only Tender today for supplying the Institution with Bread for the next three month, Mr. Coles Tender was deemed satisfactory at 8 cents per 4 lbs. loaf. Toronto Mar 30/58 W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] The Superintendent had been speaking to several other Bakers for Tenders for Bread, but generally they remarked it was of no use to run against Mr. Coles, and declined furnishing a tender this time. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 166 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/166 1858 30. Foundling child name Cath. Power sent to the House this morning by the Mayor. \per\ Mrs. Catherine Carbery, living Power St. says she opened the door of house & found a female child lying, about 7 oclock P.M. on the evening of 26 \April\ ^Mar.^ 1858. child admitted subject to the order of the Board April 1st. The Mothers name thought to be Catherine O'Brien. 31. David Dillabough died this day Aged 75 years of general debility April 2nd. 1858. April 6th Weekly Committee Rev. Dr. Green His Worship the Mayor and Geo. Brooke Esq. 32. Henrietta Wesley was before the Committee. She has been in the out shed for some two weeks past going in & out looking for service, and coming in drunk every night. the Comttee. order she be discharged and not be readmitted without an order from the Committee. 33. Cath. Doyle 21 years Irish R.C. from Weston ordered to go back to Weston will not be received into House of Industry. 34. Thos. Payne 44 English C.E. single two yrs. in Canada, one year in Toronto. Frost bitten lost his fingers, a bricklayer by trade, allowed to remain a few days. 35. Mrs. Jones letter was laid before the Committee who directed that the case remain undecided for the present, and the utmost care taken that she does not get any whiskey. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 167 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/167 1858 April 9 Friday Committee Present Revd. Dr. Green 36. Eliza Deth See {blank} has been at service the last five mos. but now being out of Health is obliged to leave the place. alld. [allowed] a little Bread. 37. Cath. O'Hara wants to be sent to Belleville, advised to go to the Mayor and ask for pass to that place. 38. The Supt. is authorised to give Esther Henning (a young girl Just returned from Bowmanville) to Mr. {blank} Smith of Nottawasaga who takes her on trial as an apprentice. This girl is an excellent worker and had it not occurred that she had formed acquaintance of a dangerous character in Bowmanville ruinous to the girl's character, Dr. Allison would never have parted with her. But hoping by a removal to some country farmer away from the vicious and immoral, she might be saved from ruin Body & Soul. 16th. Weekly Committee E. Hobson Wm. M. Westmacott & I.C. Gilmore Esqrs. 39. Sarah Gilmore See {blank} asks for an additional allowance of Bread is getting 4 lbs. weekly the Committee can not increase the allowance. 40. Bridget Malledy living 2 doors south of Col'd. [Coloured] Chapel is an unmarried woman R.C. with a sick child apparently will not live long alld. [allowed] 1/4 cord as the case seemed an urgent one. See No. 9 in Wood Book. 41. Margt. Jones see No. 2 in wood Book alld. [allowed] 1/4 Cd. [cord] Wood. Queen. 3 doors off Power St. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 168 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/168 1858 April 16 42. Esther Cox See No. 40 in Wood Book wants an allowance of wood. No more wood. 43. Thos. Begg brings a Note from Mr. Stayner for 1/2 cord wood. Committee are not giving out any more wood. 44. Mary Brown see No. 57 says if she is alld. [allowed] 8 pounds of Bread today she will not ask for any more this season. 45. Wm. Dalton 48 Irish R.C. wants to come into the House with a sore leg. Supt. will give him a note to Dr. Gardiner. 46. George Graham 65 years of age Scotch Presbyterian church. Many years in Canada principally in Lower Canada. came to Toronto Genl. Hospital in March last where he has remained until now. Shoemaker by trade. general Debility seems to be the only complaint. Admitted. 47. Miss Rankin requests a little wood for a family by the name of Higgins of great respectability. 1/4 allowed. living on Sumach St. 48. Wm. Brown an old inmate seeks admission to the House refused. He drinks, and spends his earnings, and then braggs. He has nothing to fear, he can always find comfortable ^quarters^ in House of Industry. 49. John Campbell 35 single Irish R.C. from Dundas living there 7 years. discharged from the Toronto General Hospital last Tuesday. has sore eyes, case referred to the General Board. recomd. him to be sent back to Dundas. 50. Henry Boardman 17 years English Baptist church ten months in Toronto & Two mos. in General Hospital to remain in out building untill he is well (with Itch). Mr. Augusta says he may be discharged, as able to go to work. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 169 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/169 1858 April 16 51. William Nesbitt 26 years of age Irish C.E. was living in Newmarket and there got injured at a saw mill, was discharged on Tuesday last from General Hospital, after being an inmate there for Eleven Month. admitted for the present. 52. William Taylor 50 years of age Irish C.E. wife & two children Mary Jane 4 Christopher 4 mos. living on McMahon St. the 5th. House East side of Queen St. referred to Hon. J. Elmsley. 53. A Letter was laid before the Committee from Andrew Carr West Gwillimsbury, stating that his Apprentice Charles Collings has left him, and wishing to be instructed as to what course he is to pursue with the matter. Supt. may write him advising to use his best endeavours to get the boy back again. 54. The case of Charles Guard was laid before the Committee, Mr. G. came to the Supt. and stated that the order he got from Supt. for half a cord of wood at Taylor's Wharf on the strength of Lady Head's Ticket, was never delivered to him. That half a cord of wood was sent to him from Taylor's Wharf, delivered to him from Taylors own wood, and not from the wood belonging to the House of Industry, and that about six weeks after getting the wood, A. Taylor Billd. [billed] Mr. Guard for the half cord. The Weekly Comtee. however decline paying for the wood, unless Mr. Guard can show the Ticket, and otherwise make it appear that he did not get it. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 170 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/170 1858 April 16 55. Foundling A Male child sent to the House by order of His Worhip the Mayor left at the door of John Malloney on Spruce St. on Wednesday evening last about a week old. 56. Mary Morrow 47 years of age Irish C.E. one child in city two yrs. Husband a Carpenter, but not able to work now being very ill recomd. by Rev. Dr. Lett for Bread & Soup. alld. [allowed] 8 lbs. Bread & Soup weekly living Nassau St. off Spadina Av. April 20th Weekly Committee Revd. E. Baldwin J. Harrington & R. Woodsworth Esqrs. 57. James Hanrahan 40 Irish R.C. no business 6 children recomd. by Dr. Russell for 1/4 wood living Duke St. in rear of Dr. R. alld. [allowed] 1/4 for the first and last time. 58. Pat. Graney See {blank} wants wood. The Committee have ceased giving out wood. 59. Widow Harrington See 20 in wood book wants wood no more wood for a while. 60. Larry Burk wants wood. no more wood. 61. Widow Parry applies for more wood not giving any more this season. 62. Martin Foley 63 Irish R.C. from the Wellington District for many years, wants admission to the House, referred to the General Committee today. 63. Hugh Bryson See [Case] 139 [Brydon] [1857], 106 [1857], 254 [1857], 264 [1857]. Applies again for admission to remain and to have the first vacancy. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 171 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/171 April 20th. 1858 64. Mary Ann Gaskin 28 married English C.E. in City 6 years Husband Blacksmith 4 children living Victoria St. No. 137. 65. Thos. Aikins aged 80 years died this day of general debility. admitted April 17th 1857. did not give his proper name at the time of his admission. See [Case] 61 on page 117 [Thomas Egan Eccles]. April 22nd 1858. 66. Peter Kelley a foundling 5 mos. old died this day of Bronchitis April 22nd. 1858. 67. Margt. Power foundling died this 23rd. April 1858. Aged two months. April 27th. weekly Committee Revd. Dr. Green J.P. Battersby & J.T. O'Neill Esqrs. 68. Caroline Borrows See Wood Book No. 59 living Ontario St. recommended by Mrs. Jno. Baldwin for wood. 1/4 wood alld. [allowed] and the Bread continued. 69. Dyson Mary See {5} in Wood Book 4 chiln. [children] 11. 9. 3 & 8 mos. asks to be taken on the list of out pensioners again. 70. Sarah Cook with Mrs. Hunter's baby, Mrs. Hunter having left Mr. Cottins on Albert and James Sts. and not going to enquire after her child it is to be presumed she has abandoned it. The Committee order the Supt. to take charge of the child untill the Mother can be found, and topay Mrs. Cook four Dollars for the care of the child the last mo. 71. Darcy Scanks [Skanks] Aged 42 years Col'd. [Coloured] Woman died April 27th. 1858. of a broken blood vessel. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 172 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/172 April 30th. 1858 Friday Committee Present Revd. Dr. Green 72. Matilda Brock Jones was before this Comttee. this morning asking permission to go out into the city to attend to some business. She insists on not being kept a prisoner in this House and the committee do not see they can reasonably deny her this privilege under the circumstances. Allowed to go out today. 73. Mary Leonard 70 no children Irish R.C. from Picton C.W. [Canada West] lived there there four years wants admission to the House. Admitted. 74. Catherine Kelly See {blank} Bread continued for another month untill her arm gets well. 75. Jane King see {blank} living Pine St. alld. [allowed] one loaf. 76. Dorcas Crisp a young woman 19 years of age Canadian. C.E. Nr. [near] her confinement and unmarried woman wants admission from Albion, refused. 77. Mary Kelly 32 Irish R.C. one child Boy 8 years now in Cleaveland [Cleveland], wants admission to House of Industry. She is just down from Cleveland. Admission refused, advised to go back at once. Pay her fare to Lewiston. 78. Sophia Dowe See 11 in wood book appeals to the Committee against being struck off, advised to go to the ward Committee. 79. Judith Shields See {blank} allowed to remain on the Bread list, being Aged and a Widow, having no one to look to for support. 79 1/2. Thos. Cook seeks admission to the House, refused. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 173 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/173 1858 May 4th. Weekly Committee Revd. W.S. Darling R. Cathcart and Honble. J. Elmsley Present R. Cathcart 80. Ellen Rogers aged 81 years Irish R.C. Widow about 4 years has only one Son who is gone to the Humber to find Employment, lives on Victoria St. in one of Brady's Houses. (her son stopped with her last night) and I suppose supports her altho she says not. Refused. 81. Elizabeth Young Married Woman aged 29 years has 3 child. [children] 1 Girl 7 years, ^No. 9^ 1 Girl 6 1 Boy 1 year. Husband has a sore hand. Scotch. Free Church. Shoemaker, live in Terauly St. in a lane adjoining Minks Stables. allowd. 3 loaves a week for 2 or 3 weeks. 82. Margaret Eaton aged 60 years no children. referrd. to Ward Committee. 83. Mary Jane Rice Widow aged 25 years 1 Boy aged 6 Mos. referred to Ward Committee. 84. Elizabeth Howe see No. 31 in the Wood Book continue her Bread for some weeks 12{th.} 85. Joanna O'Brien No. 1 in the Wood Book referrd. to \Weekly\ Ward Committee, father {illegible} 86. Bridget Moore Widow lives with her Son Queen & Pine St., refused. 87. Mary Dyson Widow No. 5 in the Wood Book referrd. to Ward Committee. 88. Michl. O'Hara an Inmate wishes to go to Kingston allowd. one Dollar pd. by Mr. H. 89. Anne Sauttle See No. {blank} Wood book Husband has been confined to bed 5 weeks and the wife fell and broke her arm, neither of them are able to do any thing to earn a living, Bread continued for two weeks longer, in hopes he may be able to work by that time. 90. Virginia Bristol 33 years of age Widow recently had smallpox wants to come into the house, not safe for her to Come in. Alld. [allowed] Bread, subject to the order of the Committee, living Sayer St. nearly at the head. May 7th Friday Committee Present Robert Cathcart 91. Clara Miller Widow aged 67 year Irish C.E. lives with Wm. Blogg her son in law who has a Girl of 2 1/2 years age his wife is Dead, and she lives in Blogg's House gave her a loaf today and referrd. her to the Ward Committee. 92. Matthew Minnicks an Inmate wants to go out to try to earn a little money, the House has been receiving his Pension [dollars] 8 a quarter. Ordered to buy him a pair of Trousers, and to allow him his Board & lodging in the House for a week or two. and allow him to go out and try to get a little work in gardening [etc.] 93. Patrick Casey an Inmate wants to go out of the House. allowd. to do so, but not allowd. to return, he is a Taylor [tailor] by trade, and can get his living. [Case] 208. (1857). House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 174 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/174 1858 May 7th. 94. Charlotte Wolsey See No. 7 wood book referrd. to the Ward Committee and gave her a loaf of Bread and referrd. to \Dr\. \Green\ Mr. Elmsley. Robert Cathcart 95. Widow Hendrick See {blank} a poor helpless woman afflicted with the King's evil and indeed incapable of work Roman Catholic allowed 2 lbs. Bread per week gets 2 lbs. per week from the Sisters of Charity every Saturday. May 11th. Weekly Committee Rev. H.J. Grasett J. Rowell and G.W. Allan Esqs. 96. Two children sent up by Geo. Gurnett Esq. Police Magistrate without any explanation whose chiln. [children] they are, the little girl says her name is Susan Walsh and appears to be about 7 years of age and her little Bro. about 18 mos. Supt. will see Mr. Gurnett and get some explanation in the case. 97. Mary White is before the Committee asking the admission of her child into the House and she will go to service. allowed. \child\. Case left with the general Committee. 98. Mary Ferrpah 29 years of age applies for admission. the case left with Mr. Hobson. 99. Charlotte Wolsey see No. 94 Mr. Hobson will see Mr. Turley Elizth. St. Butcher. 100. Mary Balford See No. 8 Terauley St. and No. 7 Wood Book case left with Mr. Hobson Bread 4 lbs. 101. Mary Jane Henderson 10 years of age Col'd. [Coloured] from Cooksville has an Aunt there. Case to be enquired into by the Superintendent to see if he can get her back to her Aunt at Cooksville. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 175 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/175 May 14th 1858 101 1/2. N.B. [nota bene] The Medical officers of the Institution think that Ian Neil ought to be kept under restraint & if possible should be provided for out of the Institution. {W.G. Hancock} [Case 102 omitted] 103. Wm. James & Joseph Brest Two children sent \again\ to the House today by Geo. Gurnett Esq. Police Magistrate. Age & Religion not given. They were brought to the Institution by Constable Heatty recd. [received] Subject to the order of the weekly Committee. May 14th Friday Committee Present 104. Hunter Lousia 34 years ofage English C.E. Married Two Chil [children] Boy 11 Girl 9 Just from Stratford. Husband a gardener and both in good health. 105. Calwell Mary referred to the ward Committee. Mr. Tyner Comtt. for St. Andrews Ward living No. 121. 106. John Gibbons & wife have stoping in out building for several nights past. and wants to remain longer Committee can not allow them to remain longer 107. Catherine Kelley 25 years Single Irish R.C. in good health, must look for situation, is not a proper person for admission to this charity. 108. Margt Stewart See Wood Book No. 5 living centre St. No. 23. Bread to be continued. 109. Case 98 was reconsidered this morning. One of the members of the weekly Committee having call on Mr. Price, and there learned that she is a person of loose character and utterly unworthy of assistance in any shape whatever. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 176 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/176 May 14. 1858 She is therefore discharged the House, and not allowed to return. 110. Case 101 1/2 referred to the General Committee 111. The case of the Cold. [Coloured] girl Henderson See [Case] 101, has been enquired into and it was decided to discharge her from the House. Her habits are dangerous to the other children. 112. Little Anne See 4 W.B. [wood book] allowed 6 lbs. of Bread 19th Weekly Committee Revd. J. Shuttleworth R. Woodsworth & J.L. Robinson Esq. Present Mr. Woodsworth 113. Margt. Jones See Wood Book No. 2 all 8 pounds Bread for the present 114. Sarah Miller see Wood Book No. 10 alld. [allowed] 4 lbs. of Bread. 115. Julia Farrall 34 years of age Irish R.C. Husband deserted her, one child 3 weeks old seeks admission to the House admitted. 116. Charolltte [Charlotte] Callinders See Wood Book has a little Boy 6 years of age She wants to be sent to the United States where her parents are living. She has been going to the bar this some time past drinking whiskey [etc.] [etc.] Supt. will pay her passage to Rochester 117. Benjamin Archer 40 English Eng. Ch. Book Keeper, Married man. Wife living Centre St. has not been living with her the last two years. Says the wife is unsteady, and he cannot live with her. No children, has been in the General Hospital for Six mos. with disease of the hip joint. Referred to General Board today. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 177 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/177 May 18th 1858 118. William White See {blank} aged 40 years of age and English, Ch: of Eng. Blind, discharged from the General Hospital some time ago & wishes to be sent to Montreal. Referred to the General Committee today. To see if He can be sent down to Montreal at the Expense of this Institution. 119. William Street a foundling about 9 mo. Old died this day. May 18/58 May 21st Friday Committee 120. Widow Mary Hatton allowed 1/4 Cord Wood being a very urgent case. She is nursing a child from the House, and which is now very sick. 121. Nancy McFall alld. [allowed] a loaf Bread 122. Cath. Roach See No. 11 wood book alld. [allowed] a loaf this morning and Mr. Tyner will visit the case. 123. Johanna O’Brien applied this morning for Bread & referred to Ward Committee Hon. J. Elmsley John Tyner for R. Woodsworth. May 21st 1858 Dr. Russell would strongly recommend that the children should be placed in one of the upper rooms instead of their present locality House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 178 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/178 May 23rd 1858 124. Ellen McDonald Aged about 5 years died this morning. Complaint Measles May 25. Weekly Committee Rev.Dr. Burns J.A. Stayner & R. Yates Esqs. Present, none 28th Friday Committee Present R. Yates 125. Martha Beatty See {blank} has been living in the Country with one Mrs. Swanson a poor woman who sent her to Town with five dollars to buy Groceries, was met on returning home by Some rough boys who ill treated her took from her a balance of money in her possession dose [does] not know any of them. Sent to the House the Revd. Mr. Baldwin for admission. Admitted 126. Edwd. Burn Seeking admission to the House He was in the House last winter, and left a month ago and finds it hard to get a living. admitted 127. Mrs. Barrow alld. [allowed] 1/4 Cord Wood 127 1/2. Patk. Walsh applies for admission Supt. Explained his Case, admission refused. 128. Dennis Narley a Sick person on Queen opposite Dommer [Dummer] 1/2 Cord Wood being a very special Case. 129. Mary White is allowed to leave her child in the House, and she will go to service and pay what she is able towards its support Say from five to ten Shillings per month. 130. The Committee order that Jones family now in the House have their passage paid to Rochester and Two dollars given them in addition, So they may not land without money in their pocket as under such circumstances they would be returned to Canada. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 179 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/179 May 28. 1858 131. Thos. Mahony 46 years Irish Ch: of Eng. Widower 18 mos. In Toronto from Quebec Sickly in decline has one Son 11 years at Mr. Cosgroves on Queen St. Tavernkeeper. He brings a line from Dr. Gardiner Admitted. 132. Hannah Stinson See No. 9 Wood book alld. [allowed] 8 lbs. Bread weekly. 133. Thos. Killillee See [Case] No. 1 alld. [allowed] 4 lbs. Bread 134. Jane Dallice 40 years Married Husband a groom Six children from Hamilton lived there ten years Irish. English Ch: The Weekly Committee cannot entertain the case, if they must live on charity they must return to Hamilton. 135. Michail Parsall 33 years of age Irish No family R.C. Seeks admission. Refused 136. Cath. Leary 33 Irish R.C. one child 17 mos. Old Irish from Quebec wants admission or Support. Smart active woman, will soon get a place. Refused 137. Widow Spink No. 1 W.B. [wood book] alld. [allowed] 1/4 wood June 1st Weekly Committee Rev. Jno. Borland, Thom & Holland Present J. Thom Mrs. Gilmor is generally complaining of the Bread She is getting from the House, as not being of a good quality. cut her off. 138. Brid. [Bridget] Mallady See {blank} applies to the Committee with a view to have her allowance of Bread restored to her. She has removed to Stanley St. She is sent to Rev. Dr. Green the Ward Committee of that locality and if He recomd. her the Supt. will continue the Bread untill child is better, or it dies. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 180 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/180 June 1st 1858 139. James Neily a young lad about 17 years of age has been an inmate for some two years now. He is not by any means a good boy disobedient to any orders & making use of profane language continually, an Habit he brought in to the House with him, and which He appears to be reluctant to abandon. Indeed he seems to have little capacity for anything but to eat & drink & curse [etc.] ordered to be discharged from the House. 140. John Power 58 years Irish P.C. 16 years in Toronto Peddler, nearly blind Now living with Mr. Boyd on Palace St. Sent to the House by order of Rev. Mr. Grasett Admitted. June 4th Friday Committee Present John Thom Esq. 141. Alice McCarty & her Son Michael from Berlin Michael is a boy 16 years of age Irish Roman C. Ch. Seeks admission for her Son Admission refused Advised to apply tothe Reeve of Waterloo. 142. A deserted child sent tothe House by order of the Mayor said child has been left with Mrs. Cath. Kelly by its Mother Catherine Ryan, who is supposed to be gone to London C.W. [Canada West] Childs name Michael Kelly Aged about 6 Mos. Admitted 143. Daniel Derrick 40. Irish R.C. Single person, Labourer, discharged from the Toronto General Hospital as having all the benefit that Institution can afford. Referred to the General Board with a view to his being sent back to Newmarket where He has lived off & on for the last 12 years. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 181 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/181 1858 June 5th 144. Margaret Higgins See Wood Book No. {blank} a very respectable family recomd. by Mrs. Rankin to the Board to have the allowance they got from the House during the winter, restored to them gave 8 lbs. of Bread Saturday 5th June 1858. June 8 Weekly Committee Rev. Dr. Barkley S. Spreull & D.K. Feehan Esqs. 145. Case 144 was laid before theCommittee & it was ordered the allowance of Bread be continued in the mean time. 146. John Christie 70 years of age Irish. C.E. [Church of England] in the city 15 years no friends or family except one Son in the States Admitted. 147. Catherine Stewart See {blank} applied for Bread, the Committee refuse on the ground ofhaving a yearly annuity of [pounds] 25. 148. Application of Mrs. Ryan to get back her Child, if Mrs. Ryan says she did not desert her child, and gets an order from the Mayor the child may be given up to her. Saml. Spreull 11th Friday Committee Present John Thom attending for Mr. Spreull Passed accounts Wm. Gamble [dollars] 14.25 Wm. Naigh a/c [account] [dollars] 15.28 149. Mary Short 50 years of age & enlisted into 100th. A daughter 10 years living with Mrs. Burk at Hoggs Hollow allowed 4 lbs. Bread. To day House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 182 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/182 1858 June 15th Week Committee Revd. Dr. Lett John Doel; & R. Gilmor Present J. Doel 150. The Case of Mr. Jones referred to the Genl. Board today. 151. Thos. Mahony See [Case] 131 died this day of Consumption June 14. 1858. 152. Francis Bergerson died this day aged about 4 years See [Case] 150 \1856\. 1855 [Norwegian, 14 mos.] June 14. 1858 June 18th Friday Committee Present J. Doel Esq. 153. Catherine Lary 33 years of age \married\ Widow Husband died 18 mos. age Irish Roman Catholic, one child 17 Months old recommended to the Board by Revd. P.B. Ouillett wants to get back to Quebec advised to go to the Mayor to see if he will give her a pass 19th The following lads have just arrived to Toronto from England & are to be Apprenticed out 154. Thos. Ryder 13 years of age English C.E. [Church of England] from the County of Cheshire. Father and Mother both living. has worked on the farm. 155. Darby Welsh 16 years of age Irish C.E. [Church of England] from Warrickshire. Parents living. Was working the last two years on farm. 156. John Carlton 16 years English C.E. [Church of England] from Liverpool worked at the Rope making business over 2 years 157. John Jackson 18 yrs. English C.E. [Church of England] Parents dead Cheshire. was in Silk factory. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 183 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/183 1858 158. Henry Leathwood 16 years English E.C. [Englsih Church] Parents living Cheshire County, was working on farm the last two years. 159. Michael Dempsey 16 years Irish C.E. [Church of England] Parents living in Staffordshire bought up to farming business 160. James Rowe 18 years English C.E. [Church of England] father living in Glostershire [Gloucestershire] brought uptothe farming business 161. William Normandale 17 years English C of Eng. Parents living in Yorkshire 162. John Smith 17. English. C.E. [Church of England] Mother living in Northamptonshire, ^he has been working on the farm for the last two years. 163. Alexander Weekes 17 years of age Irish C.E. [Church of England] Mother living in Warwickshire Shoemaking June 22 Weekly Committee Revd. J. Spencer The Mayor & E. Hobson Esq. 164. Bridget Miledy & child sent to the House by the Mayor. She has a sick child Seems more fit for the Hospital. She \says\ took the child to the Hospital last Saturday, and it was refused admission. Admitted. & the child requiring constant care. the Mother is allowed to remain with it. 165. A male child sent to the House last evening about 3 years of age Mother having deserted it. Brought by order of the Mayor. 166. Patk. Carroll 30 years of age Roman Catholic wants to put his child into the House of House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 184 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/184 June 22 1858 Industry Contrary to the standing rule made by General Board Sept 16 1856. 167. Geo. O’Hara 19 years of age and Canadian C.E. [Church of England] Mother living in Toronto. He was sent to the House by Mr. Grasett to get a place has been living with Mr. Griffith at the market. advised to go to Mr. G. for a Character. 168. Thos. & Charles Wallace 5 & 7 years of age Irish & Church of England. Mother nr. [near] death and father in Gaol. The father has signed the usual letter giving them up to the House to be Apprenticed out June 25 Friday Committee Present Mr. Rowell 169. Grace Darker See [Case] 223 [1857]. She is still asking the Committee to send her to N.Y. two dollars was given a year ago to go to N.Y. on condition She would furnish the remainder of the passage money. She failed to find the amt. being in the fall of the year. This amt was [dollars] 9 to N.Y. the [dollars] 2 was returned to the parties who gave it. Advised to go to Mr. Brent to see if He could get her as much from the St. Geo. Society, as will send her to N.Y. 170. Margt. Sullivan Applies for Bread living Corner of Stanley & Ch. [Church] Sts. advised to go to Rev. Dr. Green who is the ward Committee for the St. James Ward. 171. Jane Murray See {blank} applied for admission Committee think her able to fill some light situation outside. 172. Mary Ferguson See No. 1. Wood Book. Husband died this mo. \Alld\ 3 children home. Alld. [allowed] 8 lbs. Bread today. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 185 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/185 1858 173. Henry Leathwood in [Case] No. 158 goes with Mr. Edward Stark of Shelby Township of Richmond. C.W. [Canada West] at [dollars] 4 per mo. June 25/58 174. Darby Welsh gone with Mr. Bloor Yorkville 175. John Jackson gone with a Tavern Keeper Yonge St. at the Bay Horse. 176. [Case] No. 154 Mr. Sturritt Gwillumbury North 177. [Case] No. 160 gone to some place on Grand Trunk R.R. 178. John Carlton gone to Mr. McNab’s about 3 miles out. 179. Michael Dempsey in [Case] No. 159 to go to G.M. Grover’s Colbourne C.W. [Canada West] 180. C. Weeks [Alexander Weekes] to go to Mr. J.H. Sanderson Malton P.O. on Grand Trunk R.R. June 29th Weekly Committee Revd. H.J. Grasett Wm. Mathers & Jno. Arnold Esq. Present Wm. Mathers 181. Anne Ward See Wood Book No. 21 applies for Bread She will go to Mr. Elmsley 182. Wm. Eldon just out of gaol where He has been for a Month past for drunkenness [etc.] seeks admission from Committee refuse to admit him refused. House too full. 183. Jno. McMillan 65 Single person gardener Scotch Presbyterian seeks admission 184. Mr. Coles & Mr. Simpson tenders for Bread were approved & Mr. Coles being the House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 186 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/186 1858 Lowest Tender was accepted July 2nd Friday Committee Present Mr. Mathers Mr. Rutherford Revd. Mr. Grasett & Mr. Hobson 185. Benjamin Burr. 80 years of age Ch. Of England. has been two years in the Country. no friends and without means. admitted temporarily into the outer building. 186. Ann Ward, Widow, 35 years, 3 children 10, 5, 1 year. suffers from ague. recommended by Mr. Isaak Gilmor. Referred to Mr. Tyner the Visitor of the Ward in wich [which] she lives. To receive a loaf of bread in the mean time. 186. Mary White. See Case 129 page 178. called to pay the first months contribution towards the support of her child. She tendered [dollars] 2, but the committee understanding that this was all she possessed, received only [dollars] 1, and returned the other to enable her to return to her place at Brampton. Is in service at Mr. Thomas Grabains. 187. Ellen Duggan, applied for the allowance due her for the care of two children. Paid her 5/ [shillings] on acct. until a reference can be made to Mr. Hancock. 189. Eliza Jane Sexsmith. husband of idle and intemperate habits. 2 children 6 & 9 years. lives at 52 Adelaide St. referred by Mr. Tyner and to receive in the mean time two loafs of bread. 190. Jane Murray. produced a letter from Dr. Gardner certifying that she was labouring under an affliction that incapacitates her for exertion. To be admitted for the present into the House. 191. Mary Ferguson. refferred to Mr. Thom. and received a loaf of bread 192. The Boy William Street, out at nurse at Mrs. Hatton died of Consumption. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 187 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/187 1858 193. Mrs. Cooper left the House on her own account. 194. The man Nasbitt [Nesbitt] gone to general Hospital. [Case] 51 195. Mrs. Sodie left the House in Company with her Son in Law. July 3rd 196. Michael Dempsie [Dempsy] gone to Mr. Grooves Colborn ^[Case] 159^ C.W. [Canada West] 197. Benjamin Burr taking away by William Burr of Malton Township of Toronto. [Case] 185 198. Mary Ferguson Widow 50 years age. No. 71 Pine Street Six children 2. 5. 8. 14. 17 & 19 years of age the three last in service ordered to have 8 [pounds] of bread for week. Tuesday, July 8th 1858. Weekly Committee: Revd. Mr. Kennedy, R. Cathcart, W.J. MacDonell: Present, W.J. MacDonell, Revd. Mr. Kennedy 199. ^[Case] 143^ Daniel Derrick, ordered to be sent back to Newmarket Supt. to procure a second class ticket for that purpose 200. Mary Dunn, Irish, Catholic: Stanley St. say 30 years; 5 years husband went away 2 months ago no word of him since. 3 children; 1 boy, 2 girls. Lives with Julia Egan, grocer, near the Sisters’ school. given 1 loaf of bread & referred to visitor for that Ward. 201. ^[Case] 181.^ Widow Anne Ward, Corner Richmond & York Street: Irish, Catholic. 3 children. 2 boys, 1 girl, oldest boy 10 years, 2nd 5 years, girl 1 year. recommended for bread by Mr. Elmsley. given 3 loaves 202. ^Elisa Rowland^ \Mary\ \Brady\ applied for allowance due for nursing a child \3\ one months, 20/ [shillings] to call again on Friday. 203. Mrs. ^Sixsmith^ Segsworth, recommendation of Mr. Tyner, receive two loaves of bread [Case] 189. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 188 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/188 1858 204. Robert Young, Irish, 6 years ago, been ^during that time^ in & about Toronto 61 years. lost wife & five children of Cholera. bricklayer. Presbyterian. broken thigh & otherwise disabled. admitted till Friday, for further consideration. July 7th 205. Daniel Derrick sent to Newmarket ticked [ticket] paid for, and a small loaf giving to him. [Case] 199. 206. Martha English asked to leave to go out and look for a place, has not returned. [Case] 152 (1853) 207. Jane Murray desired to leave the House giving leave to go. see [Case] 190. 208. July 8th Alex. Weeks gone with Mr. T.H. Sanderson on trial for a month at [dollars] 4 Malton P.O. on Grand Trunk R.R. [Case] 143. Friday, July 9th 1858 Present, W.J. MacDonell, Revd. Mr. Kennedy 209. Elizabeth Cranken, ^coloured^, Duchess Street ^Widow these four months^ 7 children wishes to place youngest, a girl of 3 \years\ months, in the House. Advised to try first some family, or person having no children. 210. Catherine Ryan, child ordered to be returned to her. [Case] 148 211. Patrick Welsh, discussed in April last. represented in a starving state & admitted, subject to approval of the revising committee. 212. Margaret Jones, Richmond St. West of York St. No. 132, now in receipt of 8 [pounds] bread, asks an increase allowance. referred to Mr. Tyner, visitor for St. Andrews Ward. 213. Widow Spink ^Duchess St.^. now in receipt of 1 loaf pr week, allowed 1 loaf additional. very deaf. obliged to put questions in writing. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 189 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/189 1858 214. Patrick Casey, see [Case] No. 93, Page 173, applied for readmission. allowed 1 loaf bread, but nothing more at present. 215. The attention of the Visiting Physician was called to the case of Robert Young, [Case] 204, now in the sheds, afflicted with the Itch. Should such cases be allowed in or about the House? 216. Mary Joselin, Stanley St. \living\ husband can get no work. 1 child, girl 7 years. wants bread. referred to Dr. Green, Ward Visitor. 217. Mrs. Sixsmith, allowed 2 loaves bread. 218. Frederick Bowles recommended for admission, upon first vacancy by Revd. Mr. Kennedy. W.J. MacDonell, Thomas Smith Kennedy Tuesday, 13th July 1858. Present John Elmsley 219. Peter Morrison, 46 Widower, A son 22, gone to the States 4 years ago Welshman. Ch. Of Engld. No friends in America. Laborer. 6 years in Toronto. Has very sore eyes, nearly blind. Struck with a stone. Admitted 220. Mary Wallace, 48. Husband ^was^ in Jail, a Drunkard, now out, but she knows not where he is. Girl 21 in the States married, and one of the Boys 10, with her. Girl 19 at service in Toronto. Girl 17, Girl 15, both in the States. County Sligo. Ch. Of Engd. Boy 12, Boy 8, Boy 6 all in Toronto ^Two youngest in the House^. Lives on Stanley St. ^with John Nevill^. Referred to Dr. Green. 221. Mary Lemasney. 32. Husband a carpenter, but states that he cannot get Work in Toronto. Recommended to go to the Country. Has the child of Bridget Sullivan, Mary Ann Robertson illegitimate, County of Limerick. Ch. of England. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 190 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/190 1858 Child two years old. Mother at Service in the City but cannot be found. Child admitted 222. Martha English, an inmate of this House, was dissatisfied, and wished go out to seek a place in Town. She remained out two days and two nights and on the third night returned and was readmitted subject to the decision of the Weekly Committee: Since which time she has been sulky and disobedient ordered to be put upon Bread & Water diet, unless she immediately mends her manners. 223. Margaret Jones. See [Case] No. 212. Allowed 3 loaves, Weekly. 224. Ann Ward. See [Case] No. 201. Allowed 3 loaves, Weekly, while she has the ague. J Elmsley, Committee 225. {blank} 226. Mary Farrell R.C. aged 3 months, died last night of Consumption [Case] 115. Friday 16th July 1858. Present {blank} 227. Sophia McCullough, 46 Widow two years. Daughter married in England, ^City of Exeter^. Nephew with Revd. Mr. Deuroche. 14 year old. No friends in America. She is unable to earn her living, in consequence of burns in her arm, broken leg and deafness. Strongly recommended by Dr. Geikie. Ch. of Engld. 1 Loaf Weekly. 228. Patrick Casey. See [Case] 214 229. Mary McAnnully, 40 Husband deserted her last November; she was confined at Lying ^In^ Hospital a fortnight since, it lived only a week. She put her two children House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 191 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/191 Boy 9, Girl, 7, into this House until she was strong enough to earn for their living. She now wishes to have them out again. Lived on Sayer Street. No. {blank} Mrs. Lett visits her. 230. David Douglas. 45. Bachelor. Discharged from Hospital incurable, he says; Asthma and Bronchitis. Has a Brother in Buffalo. Presbyterian. Painter & Glazier. To bring a letter from Dr. Gardner. On Tuesday. He would like to be sent to his Brother. 231. Mary Carroll. 31. Widow 10 years. Boy 15 Boy 13. Both in New York. No friends in Canada. Has a sore breast, the effect of an accident. Bread for the present, but she should go to the Hospital for cure. Lives near the Soap Factory George Street, in a back lane ^with {Michael} Connor^ Ward Visitor to report 232. Ellen Doyle 20. Widow. Was sent to Jail for a month. When there the Woman in whose charge she left her child brought it to this House. And she now wishes to have it. Has friends in Stratford, whether [where] she is going for the week. 233. Margt. Connor. 40 Husband gone to the Country seeking work, Daughter 19 at service. Boy 15. at service, Girl 9, Girl. 5. Girl 3, all three with her. George Street. Loaf of Bread for the present. Ward Visitor to report. 234. Mary Wallace. See No. [Case] 220. Brings letter from Dr. Bethune. Admitted. 235. Ellen Meed 40. Huband delicate. Sore throat. Boy 12. at Service. Boy 10 at Service. Girl 3 with her. Lives McMahon Street. Ward Visitor to report. 236. Elizabeth Prest. 30. Husband gone to Cleveland and has written for ^her^ to join him there. Boy 7. Boy 4. both sent to this House about a month since, when she was sent to jail for Drunkenness, She now wants her children. Has a very red face. Perhaps wants her children to beg with. Ch. of Engl. She must give proof of ability to to keep her children. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 192 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/192 1858 237. Bernard Casey. 60. Wife at St. Mary’s near London. ^Girl^ \son\ 18. Boy 16. Boy 14 Girl 12 Girl 7. girl 4 all with their mother. Has lost his health. Ch. of Engd. Laborer, Discharged from Hospital. Yesterday. Advised to go to Mayor for a passage to St. Mary’s. Loaf of Bread. 238. William Eldon. See [Case] No. 171 A.D. 1857 239. Martin Corcoran. A pensioner on 1/ [shilling] 2 [pence] a day. not considered an object of Charity. J. Elmsley. Commee. Tuesday 20th July 1858 Present. Mr. Tyner and Mr. Doel. Dr. Lett. 240. Ellen Meed see [Case] 235: reported by Ward Visitor, wants money & Bedcloth recommend to have 2 loaves of Bread pr. week. 241. Thomas Killaley 50 years of age. applies for admission. to be given bread. 242. Mary Hetherington has passes to Owen Sound. Comee. Gave her 3/ [shillings] 9 d. [pence] for themselves. 243. Patrick Casey. See [Case] No. 93. Page 173. allowed 1 loaf per week 244. Harriett Larson. with Dr. Gardiner’s note from Hospital. admitted provisionally. Supt. to enquire from what part, the Country she came & report to Comee. 245. Mr. James Cooper to whom was apprenticed Michael Delahunty. Wishes to surrender the boy and to rescind the indentures. Referred to Genl. Comee. this day. 246. George Washington. 25 Colored man. Much afflicated with Paralysis. Sent from hospital incurable. No friends in Canada. Methodist. Escaped ^7 years ago^ from slavery. Admitted 247. Patrick Murphy. 77. Widower. Son 19 in Australia Son. 16. Dont know where he is. Boy 14 at Service. Boy 12. At Service. Too old to work. 1 Loaf a week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 193 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/193 1858 248. Mary Finlan. See [Case] 216. R.C. Husband refused to go to work, when it was offered him by a member of the Board. 10 years younger than his Wife. \As\ \she\ \states\ Meal of Victuals and a Loaf. 249. George Smithwick. 77. Widower. No friends in Canada, was Barrack Master 27 years. Has been well brought up and well connected. Discharged from Hospital, incurable. R.C. 1 loaf a week. Refused taking the bread. 250. A female Foundling about ^5 weeks^ \2\ \months\ old, picked up on Hospital grounds last Friday evening, sent by Dr. Gardiner to orphan’s home, refused admittance on account of being too young, brought to the House of Industry. Friday 23th July 1858 Present, Mr. Tyner 251. Catherine Wilson recommended by Mrs. Grasett, to have a loaf of bread. Widow 48. 1 child 7 years. Victoria St. No. 65. C. Engl. 252. Bridget Malher. R. Cath. 35 years of age in the family way applied for Admission, the Weekly Committee reject all such cases. 253. Mrs. Jones. Ch. Eng. Husband left her to seek work has not heard of him lately, has 3 Children lives at Yorkville recommended by the Revd. Mr. Givins as deserving of Charity to have 2 loaves a week. supposed the Husband is dead. 254. John McConnor R. Cath. 60 years of age applied for admission, advised to bring proper recommendations. John Tyner Committee House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 194 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/194 Tuesday the 27th of July 1858. Present ^Rev.^ Dr. Green & Rev. J. Borland 255. The foundling sent to this house and referred to under [Case] No. 250 was claimed by the mother, and on the authority of Dr. Chas. Gardiner who believes the applicant to be the mother, was given up to her. 256. Thomas Killally whose case was considered by the Comee. last week see [Case] no. 241, is referred to the general committee. 257. William Anderson. from Ireland has lived in this country for the last seven years. \Has\ Is a Widower: has on daughter who obtains a living by sewing. Is 73 years of age. Has no means of subsistence. is a Wesleyan Methodist. Recommended by Mr. John Kidney, Queen Street. Admitted. Having a Son in the Township of Bentick, he is to be written to in order to ascertain whether or not he can maintain his father. 258. Mrs. Williams allowed to go to the orphan’s home to see her son. 259. James Neiley. Who applies to return to the House ^(see 139.)^ admitted. 260. Eliza Wilson ^(coloured)^ about 48 years of age. a Widow. Obtains a living by Washing. is a Member of ^the^ Coloured Methodist Church Sayer St. she wishes to get a girl from the house. Is tolerably well off. and owns some property. Has had a Certificate which she is to have filled up. (did not call again) Anson Green, J. Borland Tuesday the 3rd August 1858 Present Mr. Hobson & Mr. Thom. 261. James Watson applies for his Daughter, she has been in the House about 16 months, thinks that he can take care of her, and provide for her, lives in Augusta Street Spadina Avenue Weekly Committee agreed to give the Child up to the Father. 262. Mary Miller 73 years of age no Children, not able to provide for herself, greatly recommended by the Revd. Mr. Grasett she wishes to become an inmate in the House. Admitted. 263. Ann O’Hara 61 years of age no children, says that she House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 195 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/195 1858 is not able to provide for herself. to be called upon by the visiting Committee. 264. Mary Wallace admitted. 18th July, feels not satisfied with the arrangement of the House, would rather go out again than be subject to the rules of the House. Allowed to go out; and to stop out. see [Case] 220. Seen drunk in the Street by one {blank} of the Members of Committee the day after. 265. Julia Farrell a strong healthy woman, sent here to nurse a young child of her own, the child died since, nothing to keep the Mother here, unless idleness, of which she is extremely fond. The Committee thought proper to discharge her. 266. Thos. McClane, Ch. Eng. a child 2 years old, died this Day of Consumption. E. Hobson John Thom Friday 6th August 1858. Present Mr. Hobson and Mr. Thom 267. Jane Heeny 30 years of age 3 children 5. 3. and 3 Weeks old. husband gone in the Country to seek work, to be put on the Bread list for one loaf p. Week, till husband’s return. No. 80 Sayer St. 268. Ann O’Hara Ch. Engl. Widow 61 years of age, two Sons, one in Montreal 24 years of age, one in the Country 19 years of age. lives back of No. 46 Elizabeth Street. To be allowed one loaf p. Week 269. William Davison. presb. [Presbyterian] 54 years of age, North of Ireland has been living some years in Toronto, he is very ill, and not able to do anything for himself, his Mother is an Inmate in the House, and Sister at Innisfield, to be admitted. Presbt. 270. 7th August. The Mayor sent to this Institution, a female child about seven Days old. Deserted by its Parents. [see also page 327 Case 14] 271. Bridget Franklin. No. 15 Emily Street, she has 2 Daughters in Ireland Married. 3 out here, somewhere in the Country, none living with her, is in want of a little assistance. to have 4 lbs. Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 196 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/196 1858 272. 7th August Margaret Saulkey No. 8 Terauley Street Widow 46 years of age five Children all growing [grown] up and left her. Irish. Ch. Eng. just returned from the Hospital. still sick. allowed 4 lbs. Bread p. Week. 273. Died this Day, a male Foundling, out at nurse. some 8 Months old. Consumption out at Nurse Mrs. Duggan, Stanley St. Tuesday 10th August 1858 Present Mr. Woodsworth 274. Eliza White. Ireland. Ch. Engl. no family 64 years of age has been a resident in new London 10 years, sent here by the Mayor of new London. to go back where she came from 275. Mary White. See Case 129. Called to pay the second Months Contribution towards the support of her child. She tendered [dollars] 2 but the Committee received only one, and returned the other to enable her to return to her place 276. Sent Matilda Jones and her four children to Collingwood. By stating their Case to the Superintendent of the Northern Railroad, he allowed them all to go up, by the paying of one Ticket 14/ [shillings] 4 1/2 d. [pence]. had to buy a pair of Shoes for Mrs. Jones, as she had none to wear, paid 4/ [shillings] 4 1/2 d. [pence] for Shoes, and 1/ [shilling] 3 d. [pence] for Carter, to take Children and Luggage down to station. 277. August 12th Died this Day. George Cruise 77 years of age, Irish Roman Cathol. no family. no friends in Toronto. Consumption See [Case] 102. (1857). Friday 13th August 1858 Present Mr. Hobson 278. Catherine Redman on Yonge Street. Marrd. [married] husband away from her. Roman Cath. one Child, and aged Mother to support. Willing to Work, cant get enough to do, to keep herself and Mother. To be allowed one Loaf p. Week. 279. Died this day. A male Foundling Child. see Case 270. of Diarrea. [see also page 327 Case 14] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 197 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/197 1858 280. August 14th Died this Day a male Foundling about 6 Months old. Diarrea. 281. August 16th Two Children, Ellen and John McAnnally sent here by the Police Magistrate, the Mother sent to jail, for keeping a disorderly House. Tuesday 17th August 1858 Present The Revd. Dr. Green 282. Grace Darker Widow 52 years of age. Church Engl. has a sore Arm. Applies for a little assistance. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread untill her Arm gets well. see [Case] 223 (1857.) 283. The Committee, disposed of several Cases, by giving them a Loaf of Bread, and recommending them, to go out into the Country. 284. Ann Pellan an Inmate. Applied for a new leg, the one she is wearing at present, this not fit, it is verry hurtfull to her when she is walking. She has an old one which fits her well around the Knee, but is to [too] short. Superintendent to get it lenghtened for her. 285. John Moorey, sent here by the Mayor. His Case examined by the General Committee. To be admitted into the House, until reference can be made to the Medical Gentlemen attending. 286. Edward Jones a Pensioner. 39 years of age, Ch. Engl. native of Wales. lost the use of his Arm, no friends in Toronto. To be allowed to stay in the House, and to make some inquiry about his Pension. Friday 20th August. Present. Revd. Dr. Green & J.P. Battersby 287. The superintendent is authorized to make the men clean their own rooms. 288. Mrs. Williams allowed to go to the country. 289. Mary Gibbs Widow expects to be confined soon. 6 lbs. Bread. 290. Margaret George lame leg and sore hand. Bread till better. 291. Ellen Blakely. To be visited. by the Ward Manager 2 lbs. Bread. a disorderly person, not deserving any Charity, able to work. to [too] lazy. 292. Ellen Meade See [Case] 235. Bread Stoped by Mr. Thom 2 lbs. Bread House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 198 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/198 1858 293. Robert Quigley sent by the Mayor. Has diarrhoea. To remain till recovered. 294. Mary Hughes has been turned out of the House of Providence. not admitted. 295. Mary McDonald. Widow. 2 boys 1 girl. 1 boy 11 years John. Thomas 6. Jane Ann 2 yrs. Roman Catholic 8 lbs. Bread. 296. Mary Short Widow lives at Widow Kelly’s McMahon St. to be visited by Mr. Thom 4 lbs. Bread 297. Hannah Stinson. Husband in Penitentiary. 3 children Boys. 8. 6 & 2 years. lives King St. East 4 lbs. Bread 298. James Bamfold an inmate applies to be allowed out. allowed The superintendent is authorized to purchase 2 saws & 2 axes. Anson Green, J.P. Battersby 299. Margaret Saulkey 40 years of age, Ch. Engl. has been a resident for 35 years. 5 Children all away from her. Discharged from the Hospital six Weeks ago, a Widow. sent here by the Revd. Dr. Green to be admitted for a day or two. 300. Bartholomew Donavon. Sent here by the Mayor, his case to go before the Weekly Committee, has been in Canada one year. Wife and Children in England, discharged from the general Hospital a week since. 60 years of age Roman Cath. 23th August. 301. 23th August. Hugh Bryson says he can’t cut Wood, would rather work at his own trade, as Shoemaker, as nothing of Shoemaking is done at present in the House, he wished to go out and look for Work, leave to go. Supt. see [Case] 139 (A.D. 1857) Tuesday 24th August 1858 Present, Messrs. Hobson & Elmsley 302. Barthw. Donovan. See No. [Case] 300. A Loaf of ^weekly^ Bread. To be kept in the outer house until Friday. Admitted since. 303. Daniel Mulloy. Brought up for leaving the House without permission of the Supt. Reprimanded, and reminded that if he repeats the offence he will be discharged the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 199 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/199 1858 304. Ellen Dobson. 22. Husband killed out of a Waggon near Whitby, 5 months since. Expects to be confined daily. No children. No friends in Canada. Husband a carpenter. Father Mother and Aunt dead. Has a sore ancle [ankle], by cut glass which {works out}. To be permitted remain in the house during the day, and to get her meals, as She will be allowed to Sleep at the Lying-in-Hospital. Ordered. That the Superintendent be instructed to keep all the Inmates of this House at such manual labour as they have accustomed \to\ or brought up to, excepting always such of them as by the recommendation of any of the medical Gentlemen attending the House are too infirm or in delicate health. In all cases where the Supt. has no work to give the inmates to which they have been brought up. he shall employ them at ^sawing Wood^, picking hair or oakum, or any other such occupation. J. Elmsley, E. Hobson Friday, 27th August, 1858 Present, Messrs. Elmsley and Hobson. 305. Mary Gibbs. 25. Husband died in March, coming to Quebec, one girl 3, at Home with her Mother, at Clonmell. No friends in Canada; expects to be confined in a month from this. Will then go to the Lying in Hospital. Lives near corner of Nelson and Richmond Street, with Mrs. McCabe. Church of England. Wants relief, to pay her Lodging, was turned out last night, for 3 Weeks arrears. 6 lbs. Bread. 306. George Barrows. 30. Wife wishes to go a place, and he is desirous of getting into this House, as he is afflicted with disease of the Lungs and Bronchitis. No children. Church of Engd. County of Kent. Chatham. Butcher by trade. Has been a year in Toronto. admitted but did not feel comfortable stayd. only one night in the House. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 200 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/200 1858 307. Jane Lloyd. See [Case] No's. 66, 249, 260 of A.D. 1857. Says she is in delicate health, to bring a certificate that she is unable to earn her living. looks healthy. 308. Fanny Shaw. 20. Spinster. No friends in this World. English. Ch. of Engd. just out of Hospital for sore eye. Partially blind. She gives a very imperfect and unsatisfactory account of herself. Cannot remember where she lived at Service, or with whom she has been Staying since she left the Hospital a week since. 308 1/2. James Bamford an inmate of this House Complains that he is ill-treated in the institution by Mulloy another inmate, who prevents the Children from leading him about the premises, which was necessary from his blindness, and by reason of the mischievous conduct of Andrew Coscan in laying sticks across the paths, to trip him up. Persons visiting him, not allowed to see him. Not permitted to go to the Secretary of the St. George’s Society with whom he was in correspondence to procure funds to take him back to England, where he has friends. To these charges the Superintendent Says, that no prohibition has been laid upon the Children, to lead him about the premises; but that he objected to permit them to accompany him through the streets, and secondly that he the Superintendent had no reliable information that Bamford was really going to see the Secretary of the Society and his very frequent applications to go out lead other inmates to require similar indulgences, to the great detriment of the Institution. Andrew Coscan declares that he never did that which has been charged against him by Bamford, and he says that if any wood was across the paths it must have accidentally fallen off the pile when taking down to be sawed. The Complaint was therefore dismissed. J. Elmsley, E. Hobson House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 201 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/201 1858 309. August 28th Died this day John Mooray, 60 years of age general debility. see [Case] 285. 310. Mrs. Williams. left the House. She is not a sane person, has leave from the Committee to leave the House. see [Case] 288. ([Case] 123. A.D. 1857) August 30th. I have examined James Bamford’s eyes and do not think it will injure them to cut wood. A.T. Augusta. M.D. Tuesday 31st August 1858 Present. Messrs. Hobson & Mr. Thom. The Revd. Mr. Grasett. 311. William Eldon, a man in feeble health & without friends or means. admitted into the house. See [Case] 168 (1855) 312. 1st September. Mary Brown. leave to go out, has not returned, returned again Sept. 3rd. very ill. see [Case] 44 [1857]. 313. 2nd Sept. Mrs. McDonnell, taking away by her Daughter. 314. 3rd Sept. Bridget O’Brien wished to leave the House. leave to go. C.D. See [Case] 178. (1857) Friday, 3rd September 1858. Present. The Revd. Mr. Grasett & Mr. Hobson 315. Anne Holborn. aged 32. Ch. Engl. one Child 2 Months old, comes from the Inlaying Hospital, where she has been a Inmate for more than two Months. She is in a very low Condition not able to provide, or, to take care of herself, or Child. both Admitted. Found she was no Case for the House of Industry, got her ^& Child^ up to the Hospital, trough [through] the Influence of the Revd. Mr. Grasett. Spt 4th 316. John Cowan. an Inmate of the House, is dismissed on account of his bad unnatural conduct to the children of the Institution, and not to be admitted again on any account. 317. James Miller. aged 44. ^free Presbyt Ch.^ \Ch\. \Engl\. very near blind, 38 years in Canada, served his time at Jaques & Hay’s, two Sons alive bound to trade’s. Native Ireland. 318. Sept. 5th Died this Day. Patrick Hand. 53. R.C. disease of the Heart, has been an Inmate since May. from General Hospital. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 202 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/202 1858 319. Sept. 6th Mary White paid 5/ [shillings]. towards the support of her Child, which was sent out to be nurs’d and paid for by the House of Industry. Mary W. now wishes to take her child and provide for it herself. giving up to her. 320. Died this Day. Henry Ashton Nelson, 78 years of age. Ch. Engl. see [Case] 433. (A.D. 1853) disease dropsy. 321. Died this day. Robert Brown. 46 years of age. Church Engl. Native from England. see [Case] 183. (A.D. 1857) Consumption. Sept. 7th Tuesday 7th September 1858 Present Messrs. Woodsworth & Hobson. 322. G.S. Giles 70 years of age. Ch. Engl. native of England. has been 6 years in Toronto, part of the time with Dr. Rolph & Dr. Akins, has one Son in the States. Recommended by Mr. Brent and others, old and infirm, wishes to be admitted in to the House. Admitted. 323. Ann Stinson. Irish. R.C. 39 years of age. 5 Children 3 at home John 8. Hugh 6. Mathew 2. No. 149 Adelaide St. allowed two large Loaves per Week. 324. William Weire. Irish. Methodist. age 73. been in Toronto 24 years. Shoe maker. never Married. applies for Admission. Admitted. Friday 10th Sptbr. 1858 Present. Messrs. Woodsworth & Hobson. 325. William Taylor 73 years of age. Ch. Engl. Discharged from the general Hospital incurable. Has no friends in Toronto, has been a Schoolteacher in Veruelamb [Verulam] is desirous of going back if he could get the mean’s of paying his fare. The Committee, ordered Supt. to procure for him a second Class Ticket, to carry him to Port Hope, and Taylor must try to get home from there the best way he can. Sent Taylor to Port Hope 11th Sept. 326. Sept. 11th Ellen Mon^a^ghan [Monaghan], a little Girl about 10 years of age, brought to the House, by the Revd. Mr. Borland, to be retained until Tuesday Committee day. To be Apprenticed out. Father dead. Deserted by the Mother. has a Sister in Yorkville (Weslyan Methodist) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 203 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/203 1858 327. Sept. 13th Died this Day. Richard Hill. 7 years of age. of Consumption. Brother to Anne and Charlotte Hill. Colered. Tuesday September 14th 1858 Present. Mr. Yates Several Cases disposed of, by giving them a loaf of Bread for the Day. 328. Alice Murry Widow 43 Ch. Engl. 4 Children. 3 of them in Cobourg, and one Girl 14 with her, not long in Toronto, has been living in Port Hope 11 years. begs for relief. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. would not accept of it. 329. Mary Ferguson came to thank the Committee for their Kindness, and the relief they afforded her, in allowing her Bread, as she will go home to England on Friday, she will not require it any more, but feels grateful for what she has received. see [Case] 198. 330. James Galuttly. sent by the Revd. J. Spencer, to be admitted, until next weekly Committee. Scotland. 56 years of age. Presbt. 9 years in Canada. last 3 years at Daw’s Corners, there lost his fingers of both hands by frost. Wife and 6 Children. Wife and 3 Children in Glasgow, the 3 oldest abroad, one in the Army, one in Australia. 331. Sept. 15th Sent by the Mayor, a female Infant, about four Weeks old, It was brought by Mr. Baldwin, in whose service the Mother has been employ’d as Nurse, she was allowed to bring her own child, to help to draw her milk, on account of Mr. B. child being rather sikly [sickly], after remaining for a Week she stole some articles, and disappeared leaving her child behind. The Woman’s name is Ellen Lawrie, she was taking from the Lying In Hospital. Mr. B. says the Police is in search of her. Friday Sept. 17th 1858 Present. Mr. Hobson. 332. Case 330. Not belonging to the City or Township of Toronto, is referred back to his own Township, to be supported there. 333. Sarah Trim. 15 years of age. from Port Hope where she was born. Lame with one hand, seeks admission. Ordered to be sent back by the cars to Port Hope. Sent. paid 7/ [shillings] 6 [pence] for second Class Ticket, Ch of Engl House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 204 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/204 1858 Tuesday September 22nd 1858 Present Mr. Thom Mr. Hobson and Rev. Mr. Borland 334. Eliza Bains from Ireland. has resided a few weeks in Toronto. has no friends here, does not know where she came from, who brought her here, or why she came. Can give no information, not even of the place where she stays in town. This case is referred to the Monthly Comee. 335. Jane Tyson her husband is sick having sore eyes (opthalmia) & is treated y Dr. Matheson. has \four\ two children. one four years old and the other two. her husband ^has^ been ill and unable to work for the last five Months, lives in a lane from Church & Stanley Streets, behind Mr. O’Neil. received a loaf of bread and referred to the visitor, Mr. Robinson. Allowed 8 [pounds] of bread per week. E. Hobson committee. 336. John Cavanagh. has but one arm. his Wife is aged yet gets her living by nursing. He lost his arm and was seriously injured in his back in a saw Mill about two years and a half ago. Has lived in Toronto for the last two years and has recd. assistance from this House at different times. assisted \with\ by loaf of bread and referred to Mr. Tyner. 337. David Neely is nearly fifteen years old. His Mother wishes him to be taken by the House and put out by it in the regular Way. He is recd. under these circumstances. Ch. Engl. 338. George O’Harra. recommended to apply to the farmers for a situation, as many in the neighbourhood of Richd. [Richmond] Hill have signified their desire to obtain such for Servants. 339. Sept. 23. Sent Barthw. Donavan to Oswego as ordered by the General Board. Paid 10/ [shillings] for his Ticket, and 2/ [shillings] 6 d. [pence] for pocket money See his Case 300 & 302. Friday Sept. 24 1858 Present. Rev. J. Borland. 340. William White who has been induced to return to Toronto from inability to obtain aid in other places, is readmitted to the House. His case referred to the Comee. 341. David Stewart is readmitted to the House for the present His case will be brought before the General Committee. (Admitted) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 205 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/205 1858 342. John Kavanagh. who case is reported. see [Case] 336 is recommended by Mr. John Tyner for assistance. Is to get a loaf and a half of bread per Week. Referd. back to Mr. Tyner on account of stating he had no family. w/ Wife in Book 343. James Doyle. Native of Ireland, a Roman Catholic, is not Married, has no family, Has lived in Toronto the last five years. & out of health. has Worked for Mr. Freeland as a Chandler. Is referred to Mr. Freeland for a Certificate of Character. Relieved by a loaf of bread. 344. Mary Welsh. Native of Ireland is a R Cath. is not Married, \and\ has no relatives in Canada, is in delicate health. Cannot earn sufficient for a livelihood. lives in Richd. [Richmond] St. Corner of York St. is referred to Mr. Tyner. See [Case] 156 (1856) J. Borland 345. Sept 27th The Female Infant mentioned in Case 331 was Baptized to Day, by the Revd. Mr. McClean. Ch. Engl. The Child was namd after its Mother Ellen Lawrie. The same died on the 30th Sept. 58 [1858] Friday. 1st Octbr. 1858. Present The Revd. Dr. Barclay & Mr. Hobson. 346. Catherine Wilson. 37 years of age see [Case] 251. to have 6 [pounds] ^Bread^ p. Week. 346 1/2. Octbr. 1st The Child Sarah Duggan, being in a delicate state of health, took her away from Mrs. Gray, who has nursed her, and sent her to Markham Village with Mrs. Ball, who has just returned one of our Nurslings, Charles Markham, about 18 Months of age. 347. Died this Day of Consumption William Davison Octbr 4th see [Case] 269. Tuesday 5 October 1858 Present Revd. Dr. Lett Mr. Doel. 348. Mathew W. Hodge of Springfield applies for Alfred Dumar as an apprentice. the boy given out on months trial. 349. Dr. Augusta. applies for Charlotte Hill as apprentice. a months trial. child to be brought up in the same religion as her parents viz Ch. England. On consideration Dr. Augusta thinks, the child to [too] young, to take home. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 206 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/206 1858 350. G.F.C. Ouillett. French Canadian, one month from Montreal seeks aid to prosecute his journey to Chicago or to Montreal. Supt. will apply to the Mayor for an order to send him on. 351. James Doyle. see [Case] 343. produces a recommendation from Mr. Freeland admitted to the outsheds till house finished. R.C. 352. John Kavanagh. see [Case] 342 & 376. produces note from Mr. Tyner who recommends that he be given one Large Loaf weekly. granted. R.C. 353. {blank} Clemens, Widow, recommended by Mr. Doel for one large Loaf weekly. granted. passed. Quarterly bill for Medicine [pounds] 4.3:9 passed Month’s bill for Bread [dollars] 78.40 /{cw.} 1120 loaves at 7 cents. Stephen Lett, John Doel) Weekly Comee. Friday 8th October 1858 Present Mr. Doel 356. Mary White, applies for admittance, for herself and child, the child is to be admitted into the House, but the Mother has to go to service. the child is a twelve Month old, and Baptized by the Revd. Mr. Baldwin, named Eliza Jane White. 357. John Finch. 67 years of age. Irish. Ch. Engl. Labourer. unable to work for his living, has one Daughter Housemaid in the Orphan’s Home, and she is not able to support him any longer, as she only gets four Dollars p. Month, and has a child of her own to support. to be admitted Tuesday 12th October 1858. Present The Mayor & Mr. Hobson. 358. Peggy O’Brien and Mrs. Ryan, both recommended by Mr. Ouillett. to have each a loaf of Bread for the present. 359. Margeret O’Brien. Spinster. 62 years of age. R.C. no friends belonging to her, lives on Stanly St. recommend by Mr. Ouillett, Priest. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. But has to bring the number of the House she lives in first. 360. Ann Ryan. 34. R.C. Widow. one child. from Markham. one loaf and to go back to Markham. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 207 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/207 1858 361. October 12th Sent by the Revd. Dr. Lett. To be admitted in to the House, John Walker a Colored Boy. 10 years of age. Ch. Engl. born in Yorkville, where both his Parents died, his Father 5 Months ago, and Mother 5 years ago. He has one Sister 12 years old in Yorkville, provided for. 362. Taking the child that was sent to Ellen Duggan to nurse, into the House, She is about twelve Months old, not Baptized. but named Margeret Stanley after the Street she was nursed in. Friday Oct 15th 1858 Present Mr. Hobson, J. Spencer 363. Timothy Harrington recommended to the House of Industry by Dr. Gardiner. Admitted 74 years of age. Irish. Roman Catholic Jas. Spencer, E. Hobson 364. ^{illegible}^ (Mary White No. 2) Irish, Widow, age, 24 one child, Baptized, Sixteen Months, lame Shoulder and disabled. Wishes to put her child in the House, and remain herself for a short time. Admitted. both Church of Engl. 365. George Smith, a Boy, 8 years of age, deserted by his parents. his parents used to live at Thornhill. His Father ran away, leaving his Wife this Boy and a Baby, she then came to Toronto about Christmas 1857. got drunk in the Streets, and sent to jail, her Baby with her, the Boy George was sent by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate to this House, and has not been reclaimed since. The Boy says that he is a Protestant, and so were his Parents. 366. John Densmoor, sent by his Worship the Mayor, to be admitted until the Weekly Committee decide on his Case. 65 years of age. W.M. [Wesleyan Methodist] Church, no Family. From Tobiko [Etobicoke] has been a Week in Toronto. 367. James Doyle. See [Case] 343 & 351. Set to work at sawing Wood, as he promised to work if admitted, I told him he must do a little or could not stay here, Saw’d a few sticks, soon got tired, took his Carpet Bag, and said he would rather go out, allowd ^to go^. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 208 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/208 1858 Octbr. 18th 368. Three destitute children brought to the House by Mr. Ince, their name is Shanahan, they belong to the church of Rome, their father is dead, and the mother sent to jail for two months, have been living on Ann Street. Patrick 10 James 8 & Margaret Ann 6 years of age. They are lousey & have the Itch. Tuesday Octbr. 19th 1858 Present the Revd. Mr. Grasett. Messrs. Mathers & Hobson. 369. The Case 366. referrd back to Tobico [Etobicoke]. The Weekly Committee gave him 2/ [shillings] 0 d. [pence] out of their own Purse. 370. The Case 368 referrd to the general Board. 371. Bernard Casey (see [Case] 237) applies to be admitted in to the House, to have a loaf of Bread, and to find his way back to London to his Wife. 372. Mrs. Hawkins. Ch. Rome. applies for admission, referrd to Captain Elmsley, to see if he can procure her admission in the House of Providence. 373. October 20th David Nealey, engaged to John Little, Farmer, for a term of six Months for his Board and Clothing, after that if they are satisfied with one another, to have a fresh agreement. 4th Line No. 22 Albion (See Case] 337). 374. October 21st. A girl about five years of age, sent here, by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate. Mother sent to jail. Child’s Name Catherine Ryan (Mothers Name Catherine Ryan) Friday Octbr 22th 1858 Present. the Revd. Mr. Grasett & Mr. Mathers 375. Mary Welsh and Catherine Fitzpatrick, applied for relief, referrd to Mr. Tyner the Ward Visitor. see [Case] 344. 376. Jane Horan, disobedient and using abusive language to Superintendent, the Committee ordered her to be kept in the Shed, for punishment until she behaves herself better, and in the meantime to see, if Captain Elmsley can get her admitted in the House of Providence, see her Case (1855) [Case] No. 7. 377. Catherine Johnson, healthy and strong, to leave the House and take her child with her, and provide for it. See [Case] No. 256 (1857). 378. Octbr. 23th William Eldon, an Inmate, ask’d permission yesterday Morning, to go out for a few Hours, has not returned. See Case 311. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 209 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/209 1858 October 25th 1858 379. Mary Ann O’Donnell, wishes to give up her three step children to the House, to be apprenticed out, according to the rules, the Father died some Months ago, and the Mother finds that she is not able to strugle on with them any longer, intends going to service, as soon as she can dispose of the children, they are Girls, aged, Ellen Jane 11. Margaret 9. Ann 7 years. they belong to the W. Methodist Church. The Revd. Mr. Borland call’d here previously about them, and speaks well, of Mother and Children. Irish. Admitted. Took the usual letter from the Mother. 380. The Boy Robert Gillan, gone on trial for a Month with Mr. John Hayward, Farmer and Store keeper, Township of Toronto October 26th 1858 Present Mr. Cathcart, Mr. McDonald Rev. T.S. Kennedy 381. Margret Trenor widow with three children. Two girls and one boy. Margaret 10 years Ellen 6 yrs. James George Washington 4 yrs. Rev. Mr. Ouillet recommended her as an object of charity. Mr. Duckett to see on what terms she & her children can be sent back to New York where she has friends. to come here on Friday 382. Rosanna Ewer from Chicago a young woman. to have her meals in the house for a day while she seeks a place 383. ^Ellen^ \Mrs\. Healy lives in Stanley Street aged about 38 three children One girl and Two boys from 7 yrs. [to] 2 1/2 yrs., husband has left her, her name to be put on the book for a loaf of bread a week, She belongs to the Church of England. 384. Esther Marchant a widow 70 yrs. her daughter married to Frederick Winter, Spadina Avenue, an Englishwoman, belongs to the Church of England to be admitted into the house 385. October 27th Recd. some wearing apparel from Mrs. William Lyon. Vaughan (the property of Ann Jane Conlan) Friday, October 29th 1858 Present: W.J. MacDonell; R. Cathcart 386. Margaret Trenor recommended to apply to the Mayor, for assistance to return to her friends in New York. allowed 1 loaf bread. 387. Margaret Eaton, allowed 1 loaf bread. no further relief to be given until she has been visited & reported upon by Mr. Hobson. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 210 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/210 Friday, October 29th 1858 388. Mary Welsh & Catherine Fitzpatrick, on recommendation of Mr. Tyner, allowed one & a half loaf bread pr week. 389. Jane Doran, married, husband here ^(40 years age)^ out of employment. 4 children, Fanny, 12. John, 10. James, 8. William, 6. Co. [County] Limerick, Ireland. Ch. England. Only this summer in Toronto, James St. in a yard, Mr. White's. Lived for many years near Odelltown, Eastern Townships [Quebec], left Ireland when a child. Husband a carpenter. Jane had paralytic stroke 5 years ago & still unable to walk without a stick. Wants eldest child to assist in house work. Allowed 1 loaf for present week. 389 1/2. James Gourlay, ([Case] 234. 1857) applied for admission. case deferred for the present, or until repairs of house now in progress, shall have been completed. W.J. MacDonell, Robert Cathcart) Weekly Committee 390. The Boy Alfred Dumarse, gone on Trial for a Month, with Mr. Andrew Shore. Tuesday 2 November 1858 Present, Capt. Elmsley & Rev. T.S. Kennedy 391. George Smithwick. See [Case] 249 of this year. This is an old customer, and was sent at the expense of this Institution to New York, to his Son, settled there, and whose wife is a shrew, with whom this subject could not endure to live, and so he returned to this City, and now solicits shelter in this Establishment. Seems to be a hard drinker, smells of liquor. The Superintendent declares that there is not room for any more inmates. he cannot therefore be admitted. 392. John Densmuire. 70. Pensioner Wife Dead. all his Children dead. No friends in Canada. Very infirm. Was able to work last harvest, but has since been much afflicted with Rupture. Produced a certificate from Captain Ferris, and the promise of his Pension to the House of Industry, if that Institution will receive him. This case House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 211 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/211 was under Consideration last week, but the Weekly Commee Seemed to be under the impression that he was a resident of Etobicoke; he states that he was as much a resident of Toronto. He must produce evidence of the latter fact. 393. Margaret Trenor. See [Case] No. 381 of this year. The Supt. is to see the Treasurer, and if it be lawful for the Weekly Commee to give [dollars] 5 in part payment of the Steamer and Railway Fare of this woman and her children to New York, they agree to advance that sum; and His Worship the Mayor will furnish the same amount, which with a collection from the charitable of Toronto, will suffice to remove her hence to her friend. The through ticket to be taken by the supt. 394. Sarah Glenn. 32 Widow these four months. 4 Children Girl 11. Boy 7 Boy 2 1/2 Boy 1 Month. Lives Nelson Street back of Blairs Hotel. 395. Margaret Eaton. 60. Widow. No children. Visited by Mr. Hobson and recommended for Bread. Lives on Elizabeth St. No. 79. Allowed 1 loaf. Produced certificate of ill health from Dr. Adams. J. Elmsley, Thos. Smith Kennedy 396. Novbr. 2nd. I this day sent notice to the Hon. J. Elmsley, to provide a place for Ellen Monaghan, eleven years of age, belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, within fourteen Days, according to the rules of the Institution. Friday 5th November Present Rev. T.S. Kennedy 397. Sarah Barnes 54 years of age Englishwoman, Church of England Husband left her 16 years, has good testimonials and is willing to work, to be taken into the house the first vacancy 398. Ann Bell 33 years of age a widow 18 months. Englishwoman resides in Albert Street No. 14. Church of England. has four children Two boys and two girls from 7 years to 11 months. to have some bread this day and be visited. to be put on the Bread List. 8 [pounds] Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 212 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/212 398. [case number repeated] William Saxby Englishman. 46 years of age came to the Country in July his family at home. his finger has been amputated at the Hospital by Dr. Bethune. gave him a note to Mr. Price in the hope that he may get light work. promised him room for a night or two if he does not get employment 399. Ann Davis coloured woman about 40 years four children. Husband left her about {two} years. wants a place for her children while she goes out to work. advised her to go to the nursery. ordered her a loaf of bread 400. Bridget Calway see cases 220 ^(1856)^. 235 ^(1855)^. ordered her some bread. she lives north of Queen street near Mr. Ridout. Mr. K. will visit her 401. Susan Haynes Widow 57 years of age Widow Roman Catholic Irish one child 16 years old apprentice to be cooper 25 Duchess Street was relieved in the winter but not since. to have a loaf of bread. to be visited 402. Jane Heeny see case 267. ^Irish Roman Catholic^ could not find her Husband since. wants the two eldest children taken into the house she can get employment with Mrs. Wetherall of Yorkville and can keep her baby. names of Children Margaret Jane 5 years old, Sarah Ann 3 years old. she consents to give them up to the house. ordered to be taken in 403. Ann Wyatt aged 48 married Church of England. Husband laid up for two years. lives in Nelson street back of Blairs hotel. She has had only 3 quarters of a Cord of wood from the house. earns her living when she is well. but is now ill. ordered a loaf of bread 404. Bridget Murray Irish Protestant. married to a colored man aged 30 Two children colored. 3 years & nineteen months old. brought a line from the Mayor wants children taken into the house. nursery full. advised her to go to the public nursery 405. Roseanna McClesh Widow. over forty Scotch Presbyterian. lives with her daughter who is married to ^William Brotherson^. sells apples [etc.] she has just come out of the hospital. lives on Front street near Farquhars lime kilns [Church Street wharf] wants wood and bread. ordered her a loaf now. to be visited by Mr. Duckett. 406. Ann Lees. Widow. Irish Roman Catholic. asthmatical & aguish aged 37. lives on Stanley street No. 66 at {McCormick’s}. a loaf of bread and to be visited Thomas Smith Kennedy 407. November 7th Died this Day, Elizabeth Hinds 67. English. Ch of Engl. general Debility. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 213 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/213 Novbr 8th 1858 408. Mr. Gurnett, Police Magistrate, sent two destitute children to the House, John and William Murray, 5 and 3 years of age, Mother committed to jail for six Weeks, for theft. Father supposed to be dead. Father black Man. Mother white. See [Case] 404. 409. Died this Day, Mary White eighteen months of age. See [Case] 364. Tuesday 9th Novbr 1858. Present Messrs. Doel and Tyner 410. Mary White tendered [dollars] 2 toward the support of her child, the Committee accepted of one Dollar, and returned the other. see [Case] 356. 411. Mary Lucy. 38. spinster R.C. Ireland. applies to be admitted. to bring some reference. 412. Catherine Hughes. Ch. E. applied to be send to Brampton to her Daughter, referrd to ^Revd.^ Mr. Grasett. to have one loaf of Bread for to Day. 413. Patsy Gartland, 7 years of age, sent here by the Revd. Dr. Lett, to be taking care of, has been in jail for theft. Father dead. Mother in jail. 414. John and Ellen McAnnally. 9 and 7 years of age, transferd to the Orphans. Home, with the consent of the Mother, and General Board. 4th Novbr (see [Case] 281.) Friday 12th Novbr 1858 Present Mr. Tyner and Mr. Doel 415. Mary Harriss. 42. Married. Scotland. Presbt. 2 children 10. \9\. \8\. 6. & \3\. applies for a little Bread, to have a loaf of Bread for the present and to be visited 416. Henry Ireland, 54 Scotland. destitute, some disease for which he has been applying to the the Hospital, wishes to be admitted, to be relieved, untill the House is in a fit state, to recieve him. Presbt. 417. John Gibbons, applies for relief, being a great Drunkard, he can not have any relief from this Institution. 418. Francis Hood. 30. 4 children 4. 7. 10. 12. years of age Ch of Engl. Canadian to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. recommended by Mr. Hobson 419. Ann Rooke. from the Country, recommended to go back. to have a Loaf. 420. Ann Lea. 37 years of age, Widow, Ch. of Engl. Ireland, recommended for a loaf of Bread, to be visited, and have a loaf for the present. 421. Fanny Shaw, see [Case] 308. unable to provide for herself, to be admitted \for\ \the\ \present\. on condition to make herself usefull. 422. Bridget Drisscold, 40. R.C. Irish Widow 3 Children Boy 10. Boy 9. Girl 6. applies for relief, to have a loaf for the present. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 214 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/214 Novbr 12th 1858 423. Dorothy Gane 70. Widow. R.C. Irish, applies for relief, to have 2 [pounds] of Bread for the present. 424. Ellen Smith. 20. Married. Irish. Ch of Engl. husband ill in bed. one child, to have a loaf of Bread for the present. and to be visited 425. Mary \Corkly\ Coleclough 34. Married from Ireland. R.C. 4 Children, Girl 14 Boy 13 Boy 11. Boy 2 years of age, referrd to Capt. Elmsley, and to have a loaf for the present husband Ch of Engl. 39 years of age. unfit for work these 3 years, Consumption. 426. Margaret Morriss. 28. \Married\ Widow. Ireland. R.C. 2 children Girl 9 Boy 7 years of age the children Ch. of Engl. in the Family way. to bring a reference, and have a loaf of Bread in the mean time. John Tyner, John Doel Tuesday Novbr. 16th 1858 Present The Revd. Dr. Green & Mr. Brooke 427. Eliza Bennett. R.C. Irish. Widow 4 Children. husband dead 2 years. the youngest child away with a friend, one girl 12. See No. 10 Wood Book to be visited. has been visited by Mr. Tyner, for 6 [pounds] of Bread on the List 428. Jane Lloyd, wants relief. see [Case] 307. referrd to the Ward Visitor. was Married in 1854. by the Revd. Mr. Larson. her Child 3 years old. 429. Johanna Flavan. Married 43 years of age Irish. R.C. 3 Children. Boy 8. Boy 6. Girl 2 years of age. referrd to Mr. Tyner. to have a loaf for to Day 430. Sarah Shaw. Irish. R.C. 47. Widow. No Family lives on Church St. to go and see Dr. Green. to have a loaf. she promised to go to Weston and not come ^back^ 431. Ann Gardner. 22. has been a Widow two years and a half, one Child alive, Girl 2 years old, to have a loaf for the present, and to be visited, Irish Ch. of Engl. lives in the rear of Bunberry [Bunbury] Shoemaker, Stanley St. has been visited by Mr. Ouillett. to 4 [pounds] Bread. 432. Jane Kavanagh. Deserted by her husband, 34, has 3 Children with the Sisters of Charity. Irish. Ch of Engl. husband Roman Catholic, has been 3 mths, in Toronto. Lives near Mr. Wilkinson the Grocer. to be visited and have a loaf of Bread in the mean time. South Park St. 433. Catherine Thompson, see Wood Book (No. 2) two children at home now, allowed one loaf bread but not to be continued Densmore 434. Susan Haines Widow allowed bread, recommended by Hon. J. Elmsley for Bread and Wood. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 435. (Case 399) To have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. Ann Davis. 436. Mary Ann Grant. to be visited by Mr. Hobson. may do without relief for the present 437. Cath. Redden who stated she resided at 244 Sayer St. is not found highest no. being 242 House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 215 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/215 Novbr 16th 1858 438. Recd. from the Treasurer of Whitchurch, the Sum of Thirty seven Dollars, and fifty cents, being the Amount due this Institution for six Months suport of Adam Baker, ending with first Day of March 1859. New Market P.O. 439. Jane Horan, dismissed by order of the General Board, in Consequence, of her Violence and disobedience. see [Case] No. 7 1855. Friday 19th Novbr 1858 Present The Revd. Dr. Green. 440. Ellen Rogers 76 Widow. R.C. Irish, to be put on the List for 4 [pounds] Bread 441. Honora Sullivan, Widow 30. 4 children, Boy 11 Girl 9. Boy 6. Boy 4. recommended by Mr. Ouillett. Irish. R.C. lives in Stanley St. to bring her number and to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 442. Rosanna McClesh, see [Case] 405. has been visited to have 4 [pounds] p. Week. to have 1/4 Cord Wood. 443. Samuel Reed, his Wife and two children, just arrived from England have no means to suport themselves, they are young healthy People, recommended to go in the Country to have 8 [pounds] of Bread for the present. to be put on the List 444. Jane Lloyd See [Case] 428. has been visited by the Revd. Mr. Ouillett and recommended for 2 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 445. Margaret Nolan. 33. Married, husband in Hospital. Irish R.C. 3 children. Girl 8. Boy 4. Girl 12 Months old, lives on Adelaide St. to have 4 [pounds] Bread at present, and to bring her number before she can be put on the List. No. 51 1/2 Dutches [Duchess] Street. 446. Elizabeth Burns. Widow. 50. lives 42 Edward St. to have 4 [pounds] Bread and to be visited. reported that she can earn her own living. Mr. Hobson 447. Edward Craticott 40. English Ch. of Engl. has a Wife and Boy 6 years old is a Shoemaker by trade, Palsied. has been working for Mr. J. Hutchison Yonge St. to have 4 [pounds] Bread at present, and to be visited by Mr. Hobson. Mr. Hobson has visited, cant recommend the party. 448. Thomas Landey see [Case] 340 (1857) lives No. 60 Elizabeth St. to be visited by Mr. Hobson, and to have a loaf of Bread in the mean time. 449. William Bennett. Widower 54. English Ch. of Engl. seeks admission into the House for a Week or two to gather strength, to be admitted 450. Mary Turney Irish R.C. 50. Widow recommended by Mr. Ouillett. one loaf for the Day, and to bring her Number. 451. Bridget Drisscold See [Case] 422. to have one loaf of Bread. 452. Sarah Glenn. see [Case] 394. has been visited by Capt. Elmsley, recommended to have 6 [pounds] Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 216 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/216 Novbr 19th 1858. 453. Jane Hammell 68 Widow Scotch Presbytarian to have 6 [pounds] of Bread for the present p. Week 454. Ann Wyatt. see 403. to have a loaf for to day. 455. Caroline Sanders, husband out of employment, Black Smith by trade, English. Ch of Engl. two Children, Girl 5. Girl 3 years old. to have a loaf and to be visited. A. Green 456. Novbr. 20th Thomas Wallace. 9 years of age, gone on trial for a Month, previous of being bound, with William Richardson. Farmer, Amaranth. Tuesday 23 Novbr. 1858. Present Mr. Hobson and Mr. Thom 457. Mary Ann Grant Widow. Scotch. Presbt. 45 years of age. allowd 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 458. Jane Edwards. 17 Terauly St. 28 years of age, husband ill with stricture is not able to work, 3 Children, 9. 6. and 4 years of age. allowed 12 [pounds] of Bread for the present p. Week. 459. George Allan. 43 years of age. Scotch. Presbt. just come out of Hospital Taylor [tailor] by trade, no friends and not able to work much, to be admitted for the present. 460. Mary Harris. 187 Sayer St. Widow 53 years of age, Scotch Presbt. 2 children, Boy 12. Boy 7 years of age. makes a living by going out to Wash and Scrubbing. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 461. William Eldon, applied again for admission, has been an Inmate before, to be admitted for the present, until inquiry can be made, about his getting in to jail, the last time that he had leave to go out. See Case 378. 462. Thomas Landy. see 448. to be admitted again. 463. Eliza Clarke. Irish Presbt. 41 years of age 2 Children. Boy 6. Girl 4 years of age to be admitted til Friday, to have her Case enquir’d into. 464. Mary Starkey. Married. 39 years of age. Scotch Presbt. 3 children at home recommended by Mr. Tyner for 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood. Friday Novbr. 26th 1858. Present. Mr. Hobson 465. Elizabeth Munshaw, Widow. 35 years of age, Terauley St. Corner & Elm St. aplies to have her little Girl Ema Jane, 7 years of age. taking into the House, untill, she can get a situation, to enable her to take her out again, the child to be admitted. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 217 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/217 Novbr. 26th 1858 466. Catherine Martin, Married, 40 years of age, 4 Children, Boy 13. Girl 8. Girl 6. Girl 4 years of age. Macgill St. recommended by Dr. Green, to be allowed 6 [pounds]of Bread p. Week, to bring her Number. 467. Owen Patten. 40. No. 82 Stanley St. has a Wife 30 years of age, 4 Children 7. 6. 4 & 13 Months of age. R.C. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. and to bring his Number. ^one dead since Dec. 24th^ 468. Thomas Cook. Ch of Engl. 51. Widower, applies for relief, referred to Mr. Thom. and to have 4 [pounds] of Bread in the mean time. has been visited recommended to have 4 [pounds] p. Week. 469. Mary Bray. R.C. 23 years of age not married one child 6 Months old, No. 84 Stanley St. recommended by the Revd. Mr. Ouillett if she brings her Number, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 470. William Dixon, 50 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. Wife and two children 9 & 7 years of age, has been in the general Hospital, is still taking Medicine not able to Work, recommended by Mr. Rutherford, referred to Mr. Thom and to have 4 [pounds] Bread, the mean time. 471. James Ross. 55 years of age. Colered, from Weston, seeks admission into the House, recommended to go back to Weston, have a loaf in the mean time. 472. George Grafton. 8 years of age, gone on trial with Mr. Jeremiah Padfield Farmer, Innisfield. Cherry Creek P.O. 473. Ellen Monn^a^ghan [Monaghan]. 11 years of age, R.C. gone on trial, previous of being bound. 474. Margaret Lewis. 6 Months a Widow one child a girl 9 and one 7 years of age. 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. Irish R.C. 313 Queen St. to have 1/3 cord Wood recommended by Mr. Thom. Tuesday 30th Novbr 1858. Present. Mr. Hobson and Mr. Woodsworth. 475. Mary McDenough. Ch. of Engl. No. 11 Maple Lane. 28 years of age. Married. Husband out of his mind. 3 Children under 7 years of age, applies for a little relief, Irish, to have 12 lbs. Bread p. Week. 476. Caroline Ryan, applies for a little Wood, lives at the Corner of Church and Stanley St. near Mr. Roddy the Bailiff. 477. Mathew Minnicks a Pensioner to be admitted again. See Case 92. 478. Jane Cummins. 40. Ireland. Ch. of Engl. Married. husband had leg kick’d by a Horse. 2 Children. Boy 10 and Boy 8 years of age. to have a loaf for the present. her case to be enquired into. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 218 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/218 Novb. 30th 1858 479. Grace Langley. No. 152 Centre St. Widow. Irish. Ch. of Engl. 3 Children Girl 10. Girl 14. and one 16 years of age. just left the Hospital not able to work. to be put on the list for 6 [pounds] of Bread 480. Mary Coleclough recommended by Mr. Thom to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. See her Case 425. Mrs. Blairs Hotel Nelson St. No. 83. 481. Sophia Humphreys 41 years of age. Widow, English Ch. of Engl. 6 Children 14. 12. 10. 8. 4 and four months of age. to be put on the List for 12 [pounds] of Bread 482. James Gorley. English. Ch. of Engl. 65. Widower. applies for admission. to be admitted. 483. Joseph Walker. 60 years of age. English. Ch. of Engl. from Bellville. to go back to the same place. 484. John Davidson. Scotch Presbyt. Wife and 4 Children. 3 at home, Boy 11 Girl 10 and a Girl 8 years of age. No. 29 South Park St. 4 [pounds] pr. Week Friday 3th Decembr 1858 Present Messrs. E. Hobson & Woodsworth 485. Johanna Kehoe. No. 143 Parklawn. Widow 36. 2 children Girls 8. 10 years of age. Irish. R.C. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 486. Mary Black. Adelaide St. No. 29. Married. 37 years of age Scotch. Ch of Eng. 4 Children. Boy 15 Boy 13 Girl 9 Boy 4 years of age to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 487. Ann Rooke, Ireland. Ch of Eng. 30 years of age. not married. came to town from Newcastle to be admitted into the Inlying Hospital. to have one loaf p. Week until she can be admitted in that Institution 488. Ann Franklin. 26 years of age. Irish. R.C. 2 children, 2 years and one 11 Months of age. to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 489. Mary Keever. 63 years of age. Widow. Irish. Ch. of Engl. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 490. Charlotte Parker. 140 Elizabeth St. 70 years of age. Married. Colered. Methodist, New Connection. to have 4 [pounds] p. Week. 491. Eliza Thomas. 62. Widow. Colered. resides at Yorkville out of the Limits of the City. 492. Helen Fletsher. 70 years of age. Widow. Irish. Ch. of Engl. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 219 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/219 Tuesday 7th Decembr 1858 Present Messrs. J.P. Battersby & J.T [T.J.] O’Neil 493. James Higgins 35 Irish R.C. has of [one] Wife Confined of a still born babe. he is a Ostler out of employment. has been Visited by Capt. Elmsley recommended for Bread. to have 4 lbs. Bread. 494. Johanna Kelly. 40. Irish. R.C. Married husband nearly Blind recommended by Mr. Tyner to 6 [pounds] of Bread. 495. Charlotte Wolsey 65. Widow. English. Ch. of Eng. four Children one at home a boy in Consumption recommended by Capt. Elmsley to 4 [pounds] Bread. 496. Alice Tracey 42. Widow Irish. R.C. 3 children Girl 15 Boy 11 one Boy 8 years of age, lives on Richmond St. near No. 133. visited by Mr. Tyner to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week back of Fossets Tavern 497. Margeret Hanrahan. 33. Newfoundland R.C. 5 children Girl 11 Boy 7 Boy 4, Girl 3. Baby 8 Months of age. Silvesters yard, east of Trinity St. recommended by Mr. O’Neil. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 498. Bridget Riley. No. 52 Princes [Princess] St. 32. Irish R.C. husband 33 able to work 3 children James 11 John 4 Margaret 1 Month. to have 4 [pounds] Bread for to day only 499. Ann McMasterson 50. Ireland Ch of Engl. husband sick no family, to bring a line. and to have 4 [pounds] Bread to Day. ^No. 79 Caroline Street^ 500. Ellen Kerr 40. Irish. R.C. Widow. one child a Boy 5 years of age. has been visited by Mr. Tyner. recommended for 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. recommended for Wood by Mr. Tyner. 501. Phoeby Gray. 52. English. Ch of Engl. Widow. one child a girl 9 years of age. to produce a recommendation from the Rev. Mr. Sanson, to have a loaf to day, before she gets any more to bring a line, to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. ^Week^ 502. Margeret Shirlock. 31. Widow Irish. R.C. four Children Girl 17 at Service. Girl 7. Boy 5. Girl 3 years of age, to have 4 [pounds] Bread for the day. Capt. Elmsley’s report is that he thinks her of a kindred spirit of her Nighbors, which are not very respectable, but recommends her, for bread and Wood on account of her children 503. Mary Toomey 50. Widow. Irish. R.C. has been visited by Capt. Elmsley, she is to have some Wood as soon as it is giving out. 504. Elizabeth Mundie 34 husband away from her, Irish. R.C. four Children. from the County of York. no claim upon this Institution. 505. Elizabeth Evans, returned back to the House. from Mrs. Berry. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 220 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/220 December 8th 1858 506. A male child about 3 years old, brought to the House in starving Condition, by Constable John Alexander No. 29 by order of Mr. Hudson deputy chief, the Mother committed to jail, but not allowed to take the Child in with her. the Mother’s Name Honora Manigan ^(taken away by his Mother January 18/59)^. 507. Mary Kelly. 30 years old. Irish R.C. Husband deserted her in the Summer of 1857 and she has not heard from him since, has one child 18 Months old. She goes out Washing, but can’t get sufficient Work to keep her, No. 62 Stanley St. recommended by Capt. Elmsley. Ward Visitor. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, Wood and Soup. J. Elmsley. 508. Honora Boyle. Widow. 60, Irish. Catholic 2 children at home Boy 19 and Boy 15, willing and all able to Work, can’t get it to do at present, have been supporting theys [their] Mother all the summer, Visited by Capt. Elmsley recommended for Wood and Bread. No. 62 Stanley St. the eldest Boy to saw Wood for the relief they get. 509. Catharine Martin 40. Husband 63. and an old Man at that; having lived, and still lives fast. 5 Children. Boy 17 at service, and he pays the Rent. Boy 15 Wandering about, a bit of a Loafer, Girl 8. Girl 6. Girl 4 very sickely. Visited by Capt. Elmsley. Ward Visitor recommends for Wood. 510. Mary Henley. 36 years old Ch of Engl. Irish her husband, and Son 10 years old, went to work on Grand Trunk, and four Months ago an explosion took place, in which it is supposed they both perished, a Boy 7 at home, Deformed by a fall on Board Ship. Capt. Elmsley has visited her, and recommends Wood and Bread, on account of her giving shelter to a poor old Widow. Ann Ryan, who is in a rapid decline. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 511. Eliza Gunson Widow. 62 years old. Irish. Ch. of Eng. goes out washing, Work scarce, she is represented to be industrious. Visited by Mr. Hobson. Ward Visitor and recommended for Bread. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week 512. Eliza West. Married 53 years old Irish. Ch of Engl. Husband in Consumption, Confined to his bed for the last two years, Son 19 years old out of Work some Months. Girl 17 in Service. The Mother is very industrious but obliged to attend to her husband. Visited by Mr. Hobson. Ward Visitor. Mr. H. recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. No. 46 Elizabeth St. to be put on the list 513. George Needham. Cut and split a Cord of fire Wood, for which he is to receive 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week for a Month. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 221 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/221 December 10th 1858 514. Ellen Fitzpatrick. Widow. 70. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic 12 years in the City has been visited by Mr. Thom, Ward Visitor, recommends a little assistance to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 515. Bridget Halaran. Widow 60. Irish. Catholic. 5 years in the City, same room with the above in a Cellar. recommended by Mr. Thom. 516. Jane Heney. 30 years old. Irish. Ch of Engl. husband left her last harvest. 3 Children, Margaret 5. Sarah 3. Emily 5 Months. has been 10 years in Canada, one year in this City. Mr. Thom thinks that it is perhaps necessary to give a little assistance. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week recomd. for Wood by Mr. Thom. Friday Decbr. 10th 1858 Present. Mr. E. Hobson. & Mr. J.T. [T.J.] O’Niel 517. Mary White. See [Case] 410. Came to see her child, and tendered [dollars] 2.00 towards the support thereof, the Committee accepted of one and returned the other 518. Thomas Begg. 40 years old. Wife very sick, ever since they were burnt out last year. Kirk of Scotland. 5 children. Girl 14. Boy 9. Boy 7. Girl 5. Girl 3. the eldest girl has been at Service, but in consequence of the Mothers protracted illness, she had to come home again. T.B. is a Shoemaker by trade. He is highly recommended by Mr. Stayner, to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. ^Wood & Soup^ 519. Robert Quegley. applied for admission again, the Committee think that he is not a fit Case to be taking in to the House, the House being full at present, and Cases on the List, before him to be taking in. 520. David Carr. 18 years old. from the Hospital. Consumption, has been living in Yorkville about five years, can not be taking into this House, as it is full at present, and him not belonging to the City, must go to Yorkville to be provided for. 521. The following have been sent likewise from the Hospital Robert Quigley. Mary Ann Creighton. Blind, belongs in the Country. James Kennedy, and Mathew Lead. The Committee are obliged to send them back, as it is impossible to Crowd them in the House at present. 522. Margaret Duffy. Widow. 40 years old. Irish. Catholic. one year in the City 3 Children. Mary 18 years old, a likely Girl fit for service. James 14. Carries parcels for a Merchant. Catharine 4 years old. Mr. Thom visited, had the information from the Daughter, the Mother not being at home at the time lives in the rear of No. 107. Nelson St. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 222 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/222 December 13th 1858 522 1/2. Catharine Murphy. 51 years old. Widow 5 years. Seems to be a respectable person. Apartment poor but tidy. 3 children. Girl 18 at service, but unable to help her Mother yet, as she has only just come out, and her wages go to clothe her decently in her new place. Boy 16. Worked with Farmers all the Summer, but is now out of employment. Boy 10. seeking fuel. No friends in Canada. Will bring recommendation from Mr. Heywood her Landlord. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, Ward Visitor recommended for Bread & fuel. Catholic. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and the usual Allowance of Wood. 523. Margaret Trenor. 35. Widow 6 Months. 3 Children. See [Case] 393. has been visited by Capt. Elmsley, recommended the Mother on account of the poor children. 6 [pounds] Bread Soup 524. Margaret Jones. 39. Widow 3 Months. Catholic. 8 Children all at home, Boy 17. Boy 14. Boy 12. Girl 11. Girl 8. Boy 7. Boy 6 and Boy 2 years old. the oldest Boy has been employed all the Summer, but business being slack he is now out of employment. She is a very industrious Woman, when she can get Work to do. Capt. Elmsley has visited, and recommends her highly for a good allowance of Bread & Wood. to have 12 [pounds] Bread p. Week and Wood when giving out, to have Wood. Tuesday 14th December 1858 Present Mr. E. Hobson & R. Cathcart 525. Margaret Saulkey. see [Case] 299. Lately from the Hospital, recommended by Mrs. Grasett, as a fit subject to be taking in the House. to be admitted. ^left on her own account^ 526. James Miller, an Inmate. See [Case] 317. He is desirous of leaving the House, and live with his son, who works for Mr. Jaqes & Hay’s. at [dollars] 2.50 p. Week. if he could get a little assistance from the House, to be allowed 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week and the usual allowance of Wood, & Soup. 527. Joseph Nox. a full Orphan. Canadian. Ch of Engl. 11 years old, has no friends or relatives, wishes to be taking in to the House, and to be apprenticed out, according to the Rules, thereof. 528. Margeret Keef. 30 years old. Married. Irish Catholic. has two children Boy 4. Girl 2 years old. Husband gone to the States. She sells fish or aples, Washes when she can get it, has been 4 years in the City. 34 Duches [Duchess] St. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 529. Sarah Linch. 77 years of age. Irish. Catholic. Widow. 28 years in the City, needs help. has been visited by Mr. Thom, recommended for Bread & Wood, to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week, for self and the Woman that goes [does] her errands. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 223 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/223 Decbr. 14th 1858 530. Mary Joyce. Irish. \Catholic\ Ch of Engl, has been 4 years in the City, has been living with Reeves the Baker for two years, been in Hospital with disease of the Heart, not fit for work. Visited by Mr. Thom & recommended. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 22 years of age. to have 4 [pounds] Bread 531. Honora Keleher, 22 years old. Irish. Catholic. 2 children. Boy 4. Girl 18 Months old husband gone to the U. States 6 Weeks ago, looking for Work. seven years in the City, her Mother Honora Sweeny lives with her. Visited by Mr. Thom and recommended to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 532. Amilia Simmonds. 67 years old. Widow. Irish. Ch of Engl. Two Daughters Widow’s, both in situations, assist to pay the rent. two Orphans Boy 11 and Boy 6 years of age lives in a house in rear of No. 7 McMahon St. Visited by Mr. Thom, and recommended to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week & Wood when giving out. 533. Edward Cradicott. 40 years of age. Married. Irish. Ch of Engl. Paralysed. the Wife strong and willing to work if she could obtain it. 1 Child a Boy 6 years. Cradicott will cut Wood for Bread. has been visited by Mr. Hobson, he is to cut a Cord of Wood, and get 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week for a month. 534. Catharine OBrien. Widow 54. Irish Catholic, living with the above Family, in bad health. Visited by Mr. Hobson and recommended for Bread. 4 [pounds] p. W. [week] 535. Elizabeth Truss. Colered. Widow. 75 years of age. Methodist. Daughter 30 Grand daughter 4 years of age. 45 Park Lane. Visited by Mr. Hobson, recommended for Bread. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 536. Margaret Turner, back of 55 Centre St. lives by begging. not at home when cal’d upon. Visited by Mr. Hobson. 537. Mary Folster. 34 years old. Married. Irish. Catholic. 5 Children. Boy 12. Boy 10. Girl 6. Boy 4. Boy 14 Months old. No. 96 Boulton St. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. has been visited by Mr. Tyner. an allowance of Wood for the Winter. 558. Mary Steward. Husband a bad leg but can saw Wood. 5 Children. Boy 12. Girl 11 Blind. Girl 9. Girl 5 and Boy 3 years of age. Scotch Free Church. Visited by Dr. Lett, and recommended, to be put on the List for 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 559. Mary Finch. 39 years old. Irish. Ch of Engl. Widow. 3 children. Boy 10. Boy 5. and Boy 3 years old. No. 22 Centre St. Visited by Mr. Hobson, to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 560. Joseph Nox. gone on trial, with Jacob Parson Mabee. Farmer Albion. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 224 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/224 Decbr. 16th 1858 561. Mary Short 50. Widow. Irish. Catholic. 3 Children. oldest Boy 20 in the States. Boy 18 in the Country. Girl 11 at home, light in the head. recommended by Dr. Lett. to have \6\ 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week 562. Mary McAnnally 40. Irish. Ch of Engl. no Children at home, has a bad arm, not able to work, has been visited by Mr. Hobson. recommended for Bread. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 563. Rebecca King. 81 Agnes St. Widow. Colered. Baptist. 40 years of age, 2 children Boy 5. girl 1 year, bad foot, not able to work, requires relief. has been Visited by Mr. Hobson. to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 564. Catharine Murrey, 40 years of age. Married. Irish. Catholic. husband not been able to work for some time past. 2 Children. girl 7 Boy 8 years of age. has been visited by Mr. Hobson. recommended. 565. Betsey Cornell. 78 Sayer St. Widow. Cold. [Coloured] 75 years of age. 3 daughters young Women, 2 grand children 2 & 7 years of age. Cannot find Work, appear verry poor. Visited by Mr. Hobson, Recommended 8 [pounds] per W. [week] 566. Martha Ann Webb. same room with the above and in the same wretched State. Widow Cold. [Coloured] 2 young Children will require assistance Visited by Mr. Hobson. 6 [pounds] bread per week. ^To be struck of [off] the List for keeping a disorderly House in Company with Cornell the above.^ 567. Thomas Bleney. Married Irish. Ch of Engl. 88 years of age. Wife very infirm not able to do any thing for herself, daughter 24 has to attend on her Mother, has neither Wood or Bread except what is giving by their Neighbours. has been Visited by Mr. Hobson, and recommended. 568. Mary Donner. 50 years old. English. Ch of Engl. deserted by her husband. 2 children. Boy 16 away from her. Boy 9 at home. has been Visited by Mr. Thom and recommended for four [pounds] Bread per Week. Caroline St. Mr. Arnolds House where Mr. Widows lived. Friday 17th Decbr. 1858 Present Mr. E. Hobson. Mr. R. Cathcart & Capt. J. Elmsley. 569. Julia Mahon Widow. 35. Irish. Catholic. 2 children Boy 10. Girl 7. No. 76 Simco [Simcoe] St. to go to Mr. Tyner and be visited 570. Catherine Galvin. Widow. 28. Irish. Catholic. 1 girl 7 years of age. back of No. 38 Centre St. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week 571. Mary Lavell. 32. Widow. Irish. Catholic. 2 Children. Girl 10 Boy 4 years of age. No. 82 Stanley St. Has been visited by Capt. Elmsley found her not at home. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 225 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/225 17th Decbr. 1858 572. Bridget Maguire. 22 Irish. Catholic. wishes to be admitted into the House. to be admitted, to make herself usefull. 573. Ann Holborn. See [Case] 315. seeks admission into the House, as she is in a very delicate state of health. To be admitted, and to make herself usefull. 574. Emily Cooper. has been an Inmate, before, English. Ch of Engl. 30. Widow seeks admission into the House again, to make herself usefull, and to be admitted. 575. John W. Arnold. deaf and dumb. English. has been in the Hospital sent here by the Mayor, to be admitted into the House, after Mr. Spreull, Mon. [Monaghan?] Ireland. 576. Thomas Douglas, 61 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. Lost his Wife and Children 5 years ago in the Colera [Cholera], sent here by the Mayor, to be admitted. 577. Mary Egan. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic. Widow. 50 years of age. 1 Boy 14 years of age both Mother and Son are willing to have him bound out to a Farmer. Visited by Mr. Thom, and recommended for Wood, on Condition that the Boy goes out. to have Wood when giving out. 578. Eliza McNamara. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic. Widow. 3 children. Boy 6, Boy 4, Boy 2 years old Visited by Mr. Thom, recommended, for Wood when giving out 1/4 Cord p. Month. to come back on Friday, she and the above live in one House. 579. Bridget Henesey. Widow 40 years of age Irish. Catholic two children, Girl 8 Boy 6. has 3 small Loaves from St. Pauls, Visited by Mr. Thom, who recommends 1/4 Cord Wood p. Month, when giving out. 580. Ellen Casey. 27. Irish. R. Catholic, one child 11 Months old. (husband out of his mind in the House of Providence). Visited by Mr. Thom, recommends Wood when giving out, to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 581. Mary Rogers. (in the same House with Ellen Casey) Irish. Catholic, almost blind, husband 66 years of age unfit for Work, one Boy 4 years old. Visited by Mr. Thom, recommends 4 [pounds] Bread, and Wood when giving out. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. to have 1/4 Cord Wood and divide with the above. (Ellen Casey) 582. Ann Cooper. Widow 46 years of age. Ch of Engl. in the City 5 years 3 children. Girl 16 does a little at Bookbinding, perhaps two days in the Week, Boy 4. Boy 10 years. Visited by Mr. Thom, recommended for Wood as soon as giving out. 583. Mary Donner, 50. English. Ch of Engl. left her husband in England who was out of his mind, which was the Cause of her coming out here, has one Boy 9 years of age. lives in Mr. Arnolds House in the Cresscent. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 226 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/226 17th Decbr. 1858. 584. Catharine Gormand. No. 45 Nelson St. no such person there. (Foy & Austins Store) 585. Margaret Brien. No. 57 Duches [Duchess] St. is empty no person living in it. 586. Honora ONiel. Widow. 36. Irish. Catholic. Sells Fish and Apl. [apples] anything she can get to make something of. lives in Bethunes Lane. Ellen Fletcher formerly reported. 587. Mary Shine. 23. Irish. Catholic husband 25. labourer, wrought with Mr. Renal last Summer who went away owing them 12 Dollars, and the Landlord from whom they rented the House they formerly lived in, took everything from them for rent. so they are badly off. Visited by Mr. Thom. recommends the Husband to cut some Wood for the House, allowed 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. The above three live in one House together [586 & 587]. 588. Bridget Dean. 35. husband near 40 years old Irish. Catholic. They are poor and bad off. 6 children Ann 12. Sarah 10. Thomas 8. Margaret 6. Mary 4. Elizabeth 2 years old, five years about the City. Visited by Mr. Thom. recommends the husband to cut Wood. allowed 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 589. Mary Derrough, Irish Catholic. 2 children. her mother Alice ONeil lives with her. 1 Boy 10 and one 3 years old. Husband in Penitentiary. Visited by Mr. Tyner, to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 590. Mary Jennings. has been visited by Mr. Tyner, recommended for Bread to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. Widow. 45. Irish. Catholic. 3 children Boy 10. Boy 7. Boy 3. 8 [pounds] at present by the Weekly Committee on recommendation of Mr. Tyner. Decbr. 21. 591. Ann Power. husband not able to work. Visited by Mr. Tyner. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 592. Eliza Jane White died this Morning at 2 O Clock See [Case] 356. 593. Mary Berry. old Wellington Hotel, Irish. Catholic. has one Daughter at Service. Widow. Makes a very good living in the Market as Huckster, heard a bad account of her, is rather fond of drink, and keeps bad Company. visited by Supt. 594. Rose Kelly. No. 559. can not be found, the highest Number King St. east South side is 485. 595. Sarah Williams. Widow 58 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. has formerly been an Inmate of this House, not altogether a sane Person, she lives with a Family by the name of Spinks, she works about the House for her Bread, but now the man being out of Employment, she has not sufficient to keep her without a little assistance. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 227 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/227 December 20th 1858. 596. \Mary\ ^Rebecca^ Amos. 44 Emma St. Widow 70 years of age. Cold. [Coloured] Methodist Daughter 23 years. 6 grand children 2. 4. 6. 7. 9. 11 years of age. has been 4 years in Toronto, support themselves by Washing seem industrious. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week and 1/4 Cord Wood on Friday. 596 1/2. Margaret Donovan, represented to reside at 46 Sayer St. no such number to be found. 597. Frances Hawkins. 126 Elizabeth St. marrd. [married] Colered. 37 years of age, husband in the Country ill. 6 Children 15. 13. 11. 9. 7. and 5 years of age, she will require relief for a few Weeks, Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and Wood on Friday to have 8 [pounds] Bread. 598. Margaret Conner, lives in Bethune’s lane 2nd. Door from George St. Irish. Catholic. 44 years of age, husband away two weeks looking for work has 4 children. John 14. Ellen 11. Bridget 5. Margaret 3 years. she sells Apl. [apples] sometimes and the children gather stiks Visited by Mr. Thom, leaves the Committee to decide on his report. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. for the present. 599. Bridget Burns. lives opposite 68 Caroline St. Irish. Catholic. 40 years of age. four years a Widow. 2 children. Patrick 9. John 7. she appears to be industrious and clean, washes a little when can get it. Visited by Mr. Thom, recommends 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and Wood when giving out. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 600. Ann Gardener. ground floor 68 Caroline St. Irish. Ch of Engl. two years a Widow. 4 children. Ellen 12. Elizabeth 9. James 5. Thomas 3 years. Visited by Mr. Thom who recommends 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and 1/4 Cord Wood p. M. [month] to have 4 [pounds] for the present until more enquiry. 601. Rosina Shepherd. husband left her two years ago when living in the States. She came then to Toronto. Irish. Catholic. 27 years of age, 2 children Wm. 5. Frank 2 years. Works when she can get it. pedles a little in Summer. Visited by Mr. Thom. recommends 1/4 Cord Wood p. Month. 602. Ellen Mead. back of Parkers Grocery McMahon St. She lives in a disreputable House, where the Police had to visit, and take away disorderly Characters both husband and Wife drinks, when they can raise two pence to get w gil. Visited by Mr. Thom, who thinks that if Mead likes to come and cut Wood, to give him a little Wood, but not without. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 228 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/228 December 20/58. 604. Sarah Harahy 39 Widow. Girl 19. obliged to leave her place to work at Tailoring for her Mothers support. Girl 8 at service for Board & Clothing. Boy 7. Boy 5 sickly. Catholic. The whole Family are delicate she gets some washing but not much, She keeps her House, herself and children clean, her Landlord says she is a quiet decent Woman Capt. Elmsley has visited, and recommends Bread & Wood ^6 [pounds] bread^ 605. Ann Ryan 53. Widow in delicate health, Boy 11. With a Dairy Man. No friends in Canada, clean in person and apartment Catholic. Neighbours speak well of her. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends Wood and Bread. To have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 606. Betsey McCarty. 50 Widow, has a poor reputation amongst the Neighbours. Face an index of her habits of Life. 2 Sons in Kingston grown up, and one in Scarboro hired to a farmer. Catholic as she says, but folks say that she is a Protestant to Mrs. Grasett, or any other Church, as it suits the occasion. Capt. Elmsley has Visited, but cannot recommend. 607. Ellen Carroll. 28. Husband in Hospital these three Months. Red face. Boy 5. Boy 3. No friends in Toronto. Catholic. Lodges in decent apartments. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends Bread only. Tuesday 21st Decbr. 1858. Present Mr. Allan & Mr. Rowell. 608. Robert Perry. 60. Irish. Presbt. no Family. applies for admission into the House, the House full at present, Mr. Allan will employ him cutting Wood. 609. John Laury. 34. Irish Ch of Eng. nearly blind his Case to be brought before the general Board. Bachelor. admitted into the House on the 21st Debr. 610. Sarah Barns to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. See [Case] 397. 611. Mathew Bolan 35. Irish. Catholic, Wife and 2 children, 5 & 2 years. stout and hearty, but out of work, has been Visited by Mr. Tyner, recommended for 8 [pounds] Bread and Wood, to have 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 612. Johanna McMahon. 40. Widow. Irish. Catholic. one child at home, has been Visited by Mr. Tyner, for 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. Committee think 4 [pounds] p. Week enough at present. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 229 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/229 Decbr. 21/58/ 613. Elizabeth Gray. 60 years of age, husband 80. No children at home Irish. Methodist. Visited by Mr. Tyner recommended for 4[pounds]of Bread and some Wood, to have 4 [pounds] Bread for the present p. Week. 27 Adelaide St. 614. Mary Walsh & Catharine Fitzpatrick, have been visited by Mr. Tyner, who recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread, in place of 6 [pounds] for the two, and some Wood. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 615. Ellen Kerr. see [Case] 500. recommended by Mr. Tyner for Wood. 616. Mary McDonald see [Case] 295. recommended by Mr. Tyner for Wood. 617. Catharine Lahy. 32. Widow. Irish. Catholic. one Boy 13 years of age. has been visited by Mr. Tyner who recommends Bread. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 132 Richmond St. 618. Bridget McNurty. 37. Widow. Irish. Catholic. one child. visited by Mr. Tyner. Recommended for Bread and Wood. to have 4 [pounds] Bread per Week. 619. Eliza Bennett. see [Case] 427. Cannot have an increase of Bread. 620. Patrick Murphy. See [Case] 247. Cannot have an increase of Bread. 621. Catharine Fahey. 40. Widow. Catholic. 4 Children. Girl 15 at service [dollars] 2 1/2 a Month. Girl 12 at School. Boy 14 at Leaders office [dollars] 1 1/2 a Week. Boy 9 at School the two children earning Wages pay her rent, and assist her a little in other things. She used to get some scrubbing and Washing, but there failing she sells Apl. [apples] at the Railway station. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who has been acquainted with her for several years, and recommends her, as a sober, clean and decent person. She wants a little Wood. 622. Patrick Lindsay. 56. looks more like 70. Bachelor, broken down constitution badly ruptured. His Brother supported him, but Death deprived him of that support last Week. And he is now entirely destitute. James Farrell with whom he lives has been verry kind to him, and give Wood, Bread & Soup, will still give him houseroom and a Bed. has been Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends, Wood, Bread & Soup. Presbyt. 623. Mary McCarty. 24. Irish. Catholic. 2 Children. Girl 2 years and Boy 10 Months. two months ago while breaking Stone a piece flew into his Eye and he was, until a few days ago, quite unable to work, and another man finished his toise [lineal measurement, approx. 1.949 metres, Oxford English Dictionary], since that, no more Stone is to be broken up, and no other House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 230 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/230 Decbr. 22nd 1858. work is to be had, has been Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends, Wood, Bread and Soup. They are clean tidy people. ^To cut wood for relief^ to have Bread for the Week. 624. Ann Lahey. 36. Widow. Irish. Catholic. no children. Very red now. dissipated and haggard look. Seems asthmatic. Lives with a family named Hallaron the man was in bed at eleven a.m. seemingly in a state of inebriety. Visited by Capt. Elmsley. Represents their place, as a horrid den, and filthy in the extreme. Leaves the Committee to judge about this Case. 625. Margaret Sweeney. Widow 30. one Boy 7 at School, sells Apl. [apples] at the Post Office, but the cold weather having brought on a return of very sore Eyes, she can not continue that business. No friends in Canada. lives in the same den with the above, but seems a decent person. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends Wood only. 626. Julia Adams. 27. one child. Husband deserted her two years ago, about the time of her Confinement. He was a great Drinker, She has until lately been able to support herself and child decently by her needle, now she can get no work. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends her for Wood, Bread and Soup. 627. Bridget Mulraney. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic. 33. Girl 7. and Baby in Arms, Husband deserted her 6 Months ago, her neighbours say her trade is that of professional beggar, lives in a horrible den not fit for pigs. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who will not recommend this Case. 628. Catharine Ryan. 60. Widow. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic. 2 Children. Girl 18 [at] [dollars] 3. Girl ^20^ in place [at] [dollars] 4 a Month. Decent and clean in person & apartment, but quite unable to work, except to knit. Erysipelas in the head, very bad at times. Her girls pay her Rent, and help her a little besides. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends Wood only, as that is all they ask for. 629. Edward Barrell. 93 South Park St. 36 years of age, Wife 35 nearly blind Canadian. Free Presbt. 7 Children. Girl 15 deaf & dumb. Boy 13. Boy 8 deaf and dumb. Girl 6. Boy 4. Girl 3. Boy 4 Months old. the Wife seems in a very bad state of health, husband out of Work, able and willing to do so, but can not get any thing to do. Some of the children go to School. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 231 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/231 Decbr 23th 1858. 630. Emma Burke. 50 Edward St. Cold. [Coloured] Bapt. Ch. husband left her two years, Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks she is well able to provide for herself. 631. Nancy McFall. 76 Sayer St. Widow. Ch of Engl. 40 years of age. Boy 8 years she is in bad health. visited by Mr. Hobson who recommends 4 [pounds] Bread and some Wood. 632. Catharine Conner 76 Sayer St. same house but not the same room. Widow Irish. Ch of Engl. 40 years of age. Daughter 10. Industrious, but can’t get work. visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends Wood. 633. Catharine McDonald. Spencers Lane. back of 80 Sayer St. Widow. Irish. Catholic. 45 years of age. 3 children. 16. 12 & 9 years of age, the two eldest from home, Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends Wood, as she can get no work to do. 634. Mary Gormley. Same house as the above. Widow. Irish. Ch of Engl. 33 years of age. 2 children 11 & 5 years old. Industrious. but no work. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood 635. Ann Ellis same room as the above. Irish. Ch of Engl. Married 50 years old. states her husband not able to work. Boy 8. Known to Mr. Rowell. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread. to have 4 [pounds] per Week 636. Julia Burton. Spencers lane. Widow. Irish. Catholic. 30 years of age. 3 children. 7. 5 & 3 years old. Works at Shoebinding, when she can get it. Visited by Mr. Hobson who thinks that she is deserving of assistance, and recomd. for Wood & 8 [pounds] Bread. 637. Harriett Morris. 155 Sayer St. Married. English. Ch. of Engl. 43 years of age 5 children 1. 3. 6 & twins 9 years of age. Husband Labourer and willing to work, in great distress, seem deserving People. Visited by Mr. Hobson recommends 8 [pounds] Bread & Wood. husband to cut Wood for it. to have 8 [pounds] Bread & Wood 638. Judy Ryan. 57 Loisa [Louisa] St. Widow. Irish. Catholic. not at home when called upon, the House appears comfortable, she has a good mangle, and pays [dollars] 5 p. Month rent. 2 children. Boy \20\. ^2^ [22?] Girl 13 years of age, Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks they may do without assistance. 639. Eliza Fern. 14 Elizabeth St. Widow 26 Irish Ch of Engl. Girl 6. Boy 2 years old appears a clean industrious Woman. Visited by Mr. Hobson, recomd. Wood and 4 [pounds] Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 232 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/232 Decbr. 23th 1858. 640. Eliza Higgins 48 Elizabeth St. Widow 37. English Ch of Engl. 3 children. 2 at home Boy 7 and girl 9 years of age, seems a respectable industrious Woman, Visited by Mr. Hobson recomd. her for Cut Wood. 641. Mary Morris. 108 Elizabeth St. Widow 61 years of age. Irish. Catholic. daughter 16 years of age, but not able to do much Work, in consequence of a burn in her side and arm. Visited by Mr. Hobson, recomd. Cut Wood. 642. Mary Good. back of 55 Centre St. Married 34. Irish. Ch of Engl. 5 children 1. 6. 8. 11. & 12 years of age. husband a strong man has been out of Work a long time, appear in great distress Visited by Mr. Hobson, recomd. for Wood & Bread if he cuts Wood for it. 643. Margaret Brien. 37 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. Catholic. stops with James Macks family, in fine weather used to pedle Apl. [apples] & cakes. 15 years a widow, 3 years in Toronto. Visited by Mr. Thom, recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood. 644. Margaret McCarty. lives in John Hinchy’s House, with his family along with Alice Anderson in Ryan’s back yard No. 41 lane North of Sydenham St. Irish. Catholic. 30 years of age one child. Boy 3 years old. 3 years a Widow. she washes when she can get it. Visited by Mr. Thom. recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood 645. Bridget McCarty ^40^ 38 Power St. Irish Catholic. her husband was killed, with the fire Engine on George St. four years ago. 2 children. John 7 Bridget 3 years Visited by Mr. Thom, recomd. for 4 [pounds] Bread and Wood. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week & Wood. 646. Mary Boylan. 122 Duke St. Widow Irish. Catholic. her husband was drowned on the 6th May last. she is 32 years one child 8 Months. her Brother and her live together, he is a Sailor out of Work. Visited by Mr. Thom, leaves the Case to Committee ^to cut wood^ 647. Catharine Brennan. Corner of Pine & Queen St. she left the place 12 days ago, Landlord is glad they are gone, as they used to have a great deal of Company 648. Dolly Gane. Widow 69. Irish. Catholic. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood. 649. Mary Curby. 438 King St. 35 Irish. Catholic. 4 children. Girl 10. Girl 8. Girl 4. and Girl 12 Month old. 5 years in Toronto. John Brennan Wife and one Child lives in the same place with them, and another young Woman stops with them, Visited by Mr. Thom, who leaves the case to the Committee. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 233 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/233 Decbr. 23th 1858 650. Sarah Clemens 144 Duke St. Irish. Ch. Of Eng. 69 years of age, 18 years in Toronto Widow. Jane Thompson a grand child 23 years of age, stops with her, who sews to support them. Mr. Thom recomd. for 1/4 Cord Wood p. Month. 651. Mary Stuart. Irish. Catholic. 43. husband left four months ago, looking for Work. 3 children. Girl 14 at Service, Boy 12 and Boy 8 years old, lives in Blairs Yard Nelson St. She washes when she can get it, Stops in the same House with Michael Limasny they all cook at one Stove. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread 652. Catharine Gorman. Blairs yard Nelson St. Catholic. Irish. 30 years of age husband a labourer, two weeks away looking for Work, 3 children. Girl 5. Boy 3. and Boy 2 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. for 4 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord wood p. month. 653. Decbr. 24th Died this day of delerium tremors, Thomas Douglas. See [Case] 576 Friday 24th Decbr. 1858 Present Messrs. Rowell, G.W. Allan & E. Hobson 654. Esther Cox, 126 John St. 60 years of age. 3 Children. 18. 14 & 12 years of age Ch. Of Engl. Cant get Work, has another Widow living with her, recommended by Mr. Tyner for Wood & Bread. 655. Catherine Moore, 121 Adelaide St. Widow. Catholic, one Daughter 17 all but blind. recommended by Mr. Tyner to get help. for the present. 656. Sarah Noble, 121 Adelaide St. a young Woman with a babe, Visited by Mr. Tyner, who thinks her not married, but recommends her for help during the winter. 657. John Nolan 129 Tecumseth St. has a strong Wife, 2 small children, and a lad about 16, but has very sore eyes, on account of which he had to leave his place. Mr. Tyner recommends for Wood & Bread. 658. William Dixon. See [Case] 470. Gets 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week, by Mr. Tyner recomd. For Wood. 659. Mary Slavan 273 Queen St. recomd. by Mrs. Gurnett, she is a Widow 49. no children. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood. to have 1/4 Cord of Wood. R.C. Irish. 660. Anne Kirk 273 Queen St. Widow 55. no children. Mr. Tyner thinks her a proper ^person^ for a little Wood. Irish R.C. 661. Mary Butler 273 Queen St. seems verry poor, wants a little wood. The last 3 cases [659, 660, 661] live in the same House, in different rooms. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 234 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/234 27 Decbr. 1858. 662. William Anderson, died this day of debility (see [Case] 257.) 663. Mary Kenney. 23. Married. Irish. Catholic. 3 children. 5. 3. and 8 Months old. highly recomd. by Mr. Gurnett, the husband is sent to jail for a forthnight for stealing a stick of Wood or two, Mr. Thom visited and recomd. Wood & bread. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. week, & 1/4 Cord of Wood. 664. Mrs. Scott No. 8 North St. back of Roman Catholic Church, Clover Hill. Married 66 years of age. paralysed, not able to work, was an inmate of this Institution last Winter. Wife a Monthly Nurse, she appears a clean industrious Woman but no work, Irish. Ch of Engl. 4 children. boy 14. Girl 15. Girl 16. and Girl 18 years of age, all from home, children pay the rent. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week and 1/4 Cord Cut Wood p. Month. 665. Mary Ann Herming. same House as the above. Widow 30 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl one Daughter 4 years of age, lives by sewing but in bad health, clean in person and tidy in place. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and 1/4 Cord Cut Wood p. Month. 666. Eliza Davies. 29 Centre St. Widow Colered. 36 years of age. Methodist. 3 children. girl 20 boy 6 & girl 2 years of age appear to be industrious. Visited by Mr. Hobson who recomd. Cut Wood. 667. Bridget Williams. 75 Sayer St. Irish. Ch of Engl. husband labourer, but out of work. 2 children. boy 3. boy 1 year of age. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks they may do without assistance 668. Sophia Dew. 75 Sayer St. Widow 37. English. Ch of Engl. 4 Children. boy 17. boy 15. boy 13. Girl 12 at home, in bad health, boys away. Visited by Mr. Hobson who recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week & 1/2 Cord Wood p. Month. 669. Priscilla Cook. 36 Osgoode St. Marrd. [married] 36 years of age. English. Ch of Engl. in a bad state of health on account of burns. 2 children. girl 14. boy 2 years, husband left. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks them a verry distressing Case, and recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread & Cut Wood. 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week 1/4 Cord Cut Wood 670. Margaret Hopkins. 120 Sayer St. two Sons and daughters grown up, can do verry well without assistance. Visited by Mr. Hobson. 671. Margaret Tansy. 25 Elizabeth St. Married. 55 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl husband a verry bad leg, not been able to do much work on that account. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends a little Wood, if he works for it. ^wood delivered^. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 235 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/235 27th Decbr. 1858 672. Margaret Wilson. 227 Sayer St. no person of that name known there. 673. Eliza Thomas. 210 Centre St. Widow. say’s she is 82 years of age lives with her Son and daughter. Baptist Colered. Visited by Mr. Hobson, wants the Son to cut Wood, for a little Wood. 674. Mary Ann Anderson. 10 Elizabeth St. Widow 40 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. badly cut hand, not able to work until she is better. Visited by Mr. Hobson who recommends Wood cut. 675. Margt. Magrath. 23. Husband deserted her 9 Months ago. Girl 3. Girl 6 Months sikly. ^R.^ Catholic herself. Protestant husband. All her friends in Ireland. Gains something by Washing Scrubbing and sewing, but very little of that to do now. Seemingly a decent sober young Woman, clean in her person apartment and children. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who found several dissolute young men in an adjoining apartment. recommends for Wood Bread & Soup. 676. Margaret McLean. 55. Widow. Catholic. Boy 12 with a farmer for his Board and Clothing. No friends in Canada, Sober, decent appearance. Patk. Sheady’s Wife gives her a bed free of charge. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends Wood bread & Soup. ^41 Stanley St.^ 677. Ellen Healy. 37. Irish. ^R.^ Catholic. husband deserted her 8 Months ago, Boy 12. Girl 10. Boy 8. Boy 7. ^& 2 1/2^ No friends in Canada. tries to get some scrubbing but cannot. has a sore Arm, looks dissipated, not clean in person or apartment or children. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends her for the sake of her four children, for Wood Bread & Soup. 678. Honora Sullivan. 30. Widow. ^R.^ Catholic. Irish. Boy 11. Girl 9. Boy 6. Boy 4, decent looking, tidy in apartment person & children. Endeavours to get Work but cannot, is very destitute of Clothing and Bedding. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends, Wood Bread & Soup. 679. Nancy Moor. 77. Widow these 24 years. Ch of Engl. Lost all her Children and is now alone in the World. Receives [dollars] one from the Church. Mrs. Grasett has sent a recommendation. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends, Wood Bread & Soup. 680. Jane Clark. 33. Colered Woman, Widow 3 years. Baptist. no friends in Toronto. Boy 11 at Owen Sound hired for his Board & Clothing, strives to get Washing, but cant get any. Decent in person and Apartment, Landlady speaks well of her. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 236 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/236 27th Decbr. 1858 681. Johanna Lovett. 37. Colored Woman, husband deserted her some 3 years ago No particular Church. Boy 12. Boy 10. Boy 5 in delicate health aged and infirm Mother living with her. Decent in appearance and clean. has been Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends Wood Bread and Soup. 682. Fanny Buchanan. Widow. 27. Scotland Presbt. 2 Children 11. 8. gone to live in the same room with {blank} to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 683. Ellen Brown 75 Caroline St. Ch of Eng. 75. Husband about 75. Cuts a little Wood when he can get it. they get 8 [pounds] Bread. Mr. Thom recommends Wood. 684. Margaret Fief. 34 Duches [Duchess] St. up stairs R.C. Irish 30 years of age, two children 4 & 2 years of age. husband left last July. heard since he was in Ka^n^sas she gets Bread, Mr. Thom recomd. Wood 685. Rosanne McCran. 34 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish 22 years of age R.C. husband unfit for work, but lately came out of Hospital, got his Eyes injured with gravel when working with the Cars, has lost the sight of one of them, 1 child 3 Months old, blind of both Eyes. Vistd. by Mr. Thom who recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week & Soup she and Margaret Fief cook on the same stove. 686. Margaret Little, 34 Duches [Duchess] St. ground flat. Irish 61 years of age. Presbt. a Widow, dropsical, has been in Hospital has a boy 16 years of age, in the garrison band. Mr. Thom recommends 1/4 Cord Wood p. Week. 687. Mary Nolan. Widow 58 Ch of Engl. Irish no children. No. 10 Dummer St. recomd. by Dr. Lett for 1/4 Cord Wood. 688. Sarah Oliver. 30 Widow. 1 child Girl 6 years old, Irish.Ch of Engl. 213 Front St. near the Gass [Gas] Works. to have a 1/4 Cord Cut Wood. 689. Mary Carr. 30. Widow. Irish. Ch of Engl. 2 children 10 & 5 years of age, recommended by Dr. Lett for Wood. to have 1/4 Cord. not to have any more relief on any Account by Dr. Lett’s order 690. A male child about 5 Months old, (Sent by the Mayor) the child was left at a Mrs. Flinn. Stanley St. The Police is in Search of the Mother which is Known to them, she is one of the Inmates of Brook’s Bush, by the name of Eliza Nolan. 691. Mary Bennett 32. English. Ch of Engl. 1 child 3 years old. husband has been in Hospital and is home now but cant Work, recommended by Mr. Tyner for 8 [pounds] Bread & Wood. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 237 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/237 29 Decbr. 1858 692. Bridget Maguire, See [Case] 572. Has been an Inmate, but through bad, and abusive Language, and not being willing to work, I was obliged to turn her out, as she is a general Mischief maker. 693. Catharine Grimes, back of 48 Scott St. Irish. R.C. Widow 50 years of age. a daughter about 20 marrd. [married] but husband left her and gone in the States and a boy 12 she says, I was told he was a young man, they all three live with another Family, verry clean and quite respectable, she used to have a stall on the Railroad Platform selling Apl. [apples] but trade is getting dull just now. St. Lawrence Ward. 694. ^Mrs.^ Alex ^Ann^ McIntosh. old Wellington Hotel. 30 years of age, Married. Scotch. husband not very strong, has some Work now in a Foundry, the Wife not able to do anything, on account of a bad Arm, the Cap of her Elbow being broken, no family, they live with another Party by the Name of Mary Sanders and husband in one room, this Family is English Church of Engl. they have one Boy 6 years old, and she is near her Confinement Both Family’s seem extremely poor, they are short of Clothing and every other Comfort. they have a small Stove, and are in arrears with their rent. St. Lawrence Ward. 695. Ann Wood. bottom of Church, South of Front St. Shanty on the Warf, 33. Marrd. [married] Irish R.C. 4 Children, Boy 7. Girl 4. Girl 3. Babe 7 Months. husband out of Employment and out of health. seem to be sober decent people A little Assistance would be well bestowed. St. Lawrence Ward. 696. Bridget Hagan. 22 South Park St. 35 husband 43 years of age Irish R.C. Taylor [tailor] by trade, has a reasonable Share of Work, but gets so badly paid for it, cant make ends meet, has been falling back the last year or two, seems a happy cheerful disposition, industrious and fond of his children, of which he has 8. Boy 11. Girl 9. Boy & Girl 7 each twins, Girl 5. Boy 4. Boy 2. Babe 18 Months, a little help would be useful. St. Lawrence Ward Tuesday 28th Decbr. 1858. Present. Mr. E. Hobson & Mr. R. Woodworth. 697. Elizabeth Ann McBride. ^Widow^. 30. Irish. Methodist, 2 children, girl 9. Boy 4 years old. and her Mother in law living with her, lives on the Corner of Elizabeth & Maria St. near the Asylum. recomd. by Dr. Lett for Wood. 698. Mary Stewart see [Case] 558. recomd for Wood by Dr. Lett. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 238 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/238 30th Decbr. 1858. 699. Mary Hudson back of 51 North St. back of Clover Hill. Widow. 64 years old. Irish. Ch of Engl. lives by washing & Sewing, seems a very industrious worthy Woman, Visited by Mr. Hudson, who recomd. Wood Cut & Bread. 699 1/2. Margt. Hopkins. 106. Sayer St. Widow 48 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. Boy 10. Boy 12. and one about 20. Visited by Mr. Hobson cant recommend unless the eldest Boy leaves home. See [Case] 670. 700. Ann Ellis. see [Case] 635. Mr. Hobson recommends Wood. 701. Mary Cox. 61 Sayer St. Widow 46 years of age. Irish. Methodist, in bad health. she seems a decent and respectable Woman. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recommends 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood 702. \Ellen\ ^Jane^ Henning 238 Sayer St. Widow 52. Irish. Ch of Engl when she attends, not at Home when Mr. Hobson calld. on her, but he was told that she was industrious when she can get anything to do. recomd. Wood. no family. 703. Mary Welsh. back of 244 Sayer St. Widow 46. Irish. Ch. of Engl. 3 children girl 12. boy 10. girl 5. she is highly recommended as a most deserving Woman, Visited by Mr. Hobson who feels a pleasure in recomd. her for Cut Wood Bread & Soup. 704. Mary Adams. next door to 102 Elizabeth St. Widow 48. Irish. Ch of Engl. 5 children at home. boy 25. boy 18. girl 16. boy 12. boy 9. Could do well but not industrious, one Son earns [dollars] 6.00 p. Week. Visited by Mr. Hobson, will not recommend them thinks they are not to be relieved. 705. Elizabeth Aldgate. back of 69 Emma St. Widow 50 years of age, English. Ch of Engl Visited by Mr. Hobson who recomd. Wood & 4 [pounds] Bread. 706. Margaret Wilson 106. Edward St. Widow 40 years old. English. Presbt. 3 children girl 2. girl 5. Boy 12. seems industrious. Visited by Mr. Hobson who recommends Bread & Wood 707. Margaret Henning. 178 Centre St. Widow 27 years of age. Irish. R.C. 3 children Boy 4. girl 2. boy 1 year old. she is industrious and respectable. Allowed by the Church 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. Visited by Mr. Hobson who recommends Wood. 708. Margaret Smith 223 Elizabeth St. Widow. Colered. 38. W. Methodist goes out to Wash. Revd. Dr. Green says she is a well conducted Woman Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 709. Margt. Donavan. 104 Sayer St. the House where the Meads Lived, Mr. Hobson wishea to make more enquiry’s about her, to give her a loaf. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 239 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/239 Decbr.30th 1858. 710. Mary McCabe 37 Stanley St. Grace Darker 42 Stanley St. Mary Summer 54 Stanley St. Mary Ryan 77 Stanley St. and Jane Lloyd 93 Stanley St. none of the above named persons were residing in the Houses set against their names, neither are they known to the nighbourhood. 711. Ann Chusach. 76. Widow 20 years. Irish. R.C. very feeble. Son 40 Marrd. [married] does not know where he is. Nighbours are Kind to her, seems a decent old Woman, Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends Wood, Bread & Soup. 712. Mary Kelly. 36. husband Rheumatic, he is in the country two weeks seeking work, 4 children. Boy 8. Boy 7. Boy 4. Girl 7 months. Irish. R.C. Clean and tidy Mrs. Grasett recomd. her. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recommends Bread Wood and Soup. 713. Elisa Johnson 59. Widow 6 years. no children. Red face says she has the Rheumatism, personal appearances not in her favour, apartment somewhat dirty [etc.] Visited by Capt. Elmsley, but can’t recomd. leaves the Committee to decide. 714. Catherine Fitzgerald, 30 husband left her about a fortnight since on a spree a frequent occurance. 3 children, Boy 5. Boy 3. Girl 5 months old. Irish. R.C. No clothing. Clean and tidy. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 715. Catherine Johnson 21. Husband able and willing to work if he could get it, within two months of her Confinement with her first child. Irish. Ch of Engl. clean and neat in apartment and person. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, the husband to present himself tomorrow. 716. Catherine Wilson. 37.Widow 6 years. Ch of Engl. Boy 7. she is Rheumatic has been recomd. by Mrs. Grasett for some time, Clean & tidy, Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 717. Ann Chapman. 30 Widow 9 months. 3 children. Girl 10. Girl 7. Boy 3 months sickly. Irish. R.C. Slovenly and dirty in appearance, apartment and children. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, who for the Children’s sake recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. ^Shuter^ 718. Margaret Johnson No. 68 Victoria St. there is no such House built between 64 and 70 on this St. therefore she could not be found. 719. Martha Johnson 40 Ch of Engl. 40 Magill St. husband deserted her 2 years ago, he was a hard drinker. Son 19 \at\ out of Work; Girl 17 at Service [at] [dollars] 6 a month. She pays her Mothers rent. Girl 10 Boy 5. Boy 2. do a little quilting, Clean. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 240 https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous/page/240 Decbr 30th 1858 720. Mary Jones 29 years of age. See [Case] 253. strives to get some Washing and Scrubbing Visited by Capt. Elmsley. who recomd. Wood Bread & Soup 721. Ann Carr. 35 Irish. R.C. Husband in Hospital in the last stage of Consumption. 5 children. Boy 15 Clearing away Snow. Boy 14 at Service, Girl 12. Girl 10. Boy 8., Gets some Washing but not much, somewhat dirty about the House ditto herself and Children. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 722. Ellen Fitzpatrick 70. See [Case] 514 recomd. by Capt. Elmsley for Bread Wood & Soup 723. Ann Stinson. 40. Irish. R.C. herself, husband Protestant, in Penitentiary 5 children. Boy 20 & Boy 18 does not know where they are. Boy 8. Boy 6. Boy 2. Apartment dirty, ditto self and children. Visited by Capt. Elmsley who recommends, Bread Wood & Soup. 724. Mary Scott. 40 Ireland Ch of Engl. husband cannot get Work. Son 22 in delicate health, obliged to leave a good situation as Clerk on account of sickness. Son 18 Fishing on the Island, but a loafer at best, Girl 17. was at service but was obliged to leave on account of ill health. Boy 14 selling newspapers and cleaning away Snow, Boy 4 sickly. Place clean Visited by Capt. Elmsley who thinks a very sickly Family. He recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 725. Bridget Flinn 30. husband looking for Work. Girl 5. Girl 4. Lives in a dreadful den, filthy in the extreme, in every respect. Visited by Capt. Elmsley. husband to present himself tomorrow. 726. Jane Tyson 36. see [Case] 335 Visited by Capt. Elmsley who states that he found them in a most terrible pig stye, dirty beyond all description nevertheless he recomd. Bread Wood & Soup, for the sake of the poor children. they have been receiving 8 [pounds] Bread per Week since the 21 Septbr. 727. Rose Morgan 50 Mard. [married] Irish R.C. 2 children Boy 13 & Boy 11. Boy 6. recomd. for 4 [pounds] Bread 728. Mary Pollard 47. Widow. Irish Ch of Engl. Daughter Elizabeth Eagans and 3 children residing with her, 9, 3 & 1 year old. Recomd. for Wood 8 [pounds] Bread House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 241 https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous/page/241 1858 729. Elizabeth Donnelly, in Carrols Row, two doors east of McMahon St. Irish 41 years of age, Methodist, Widow 2 children. 14 & 12 both Consumptive, Visited by Mr. Thom who recommends 8 [pounds] Bread per Week and 1/4 Cord Wood per month. ^Mr. Thom finds them to a drunken disorderly Lot to be struck of [off] the List^ 730. Catherine Allan 150 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. R.C. husband gone to the U. States. 2 children 3 years & 15 Months (she nurses one for which she recd. [dollars] 3 per month.) she stops with Patrick Donnelly and Wife and 3 children. Visited by Mr. Thom who recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & 1/4 Cord Wood they can Cut it. 731. Johanna OBrien in rear of 115 Queen St. Widow 31. Irish R.C. four children Tim 10. John 9. Mary 7. Wm. 5 years old. Her Father 70, stops with her, he is a Taylor [tailor] and works a little to assist them. Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread & 1/4 Cord Wood per Month. 732. James Fitzgerald 96 Pine St. Irish. Wife 26. himself 34 has lost an arm has three small children. needs help, recomd. by Mrs. Chancellor Blake and the Mayor. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread per Week & 1/4 Cord Wood per Month. 733. Bridget Moore 61 Pine St. Widow 60 Irish. R.C. in delicate health. stops with John Moore her Cousin. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week & 1/4 Cord Wood per Month 734. Mary Brothers, second Door on Bethunes Lane. 68 years old. Irish. R.C. Widow (stops with Margaret Conner, and Cooks in her stove) get 4 [pounds] Bread per Week from the House of Industry. Mr. Thom recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood per Month. 735. Mary Kelly. rear of 46 Caroline St. husband gone two weeks looking for Work, he is not very strong. four Children 8. 6. 4 and 1 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread per Week and 1/4 Cord Wood per Month. 736. Martha Ann Beaty. 45 Duches [Duchess] St. left for her place, can’t be found. 737. Bridget Drisscold see [Case] 451. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week and 1/4 Cord Wood per Month. 738. Ann Bell on the List for 8 [pounds] Bread per Week. see [Case] 398. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood also. 739. Frances Hood on the Bread List for 4 [pounds] see [Case] 418. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood also recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread 740. Grace Langley, 126 John St. Widow. Ch of Engl. Gets 6 [pounds] Bread from the House see [Case] 478 [479]. she and Widow Cox uses the same Stove. Mr. Tyner recomd. for them to devide between them. 741. Catherine Thompson, 50 Widow 136 Richmond St. has 6 children, two of them at home, she seems to be a respectable person, Irish, Ch of Engl. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood & Bread 6 [pounds] per Week. 1/4 Cord Wood 742. Susan \Wilson\ ^Welsh^, 269 Queen St. Ch of Engl. Widow, two children 6. 3. Mr. Tyner recomd. Bread & Wood 743. William Whitlock. 367 Queen St. Ch of Engl. has a wife and grown up children, also an old man he is able and willing to work, can’t get it. Very poor Mr. Tyner recomd. Bread & Wood for the Winter House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 242 https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous/page/242 Friday 31st Decbr. 1858 Present Mr. E Hobson. R Woodworth & Rev. Dr. Lett 743. Henry Ireland. See [Case] 416 admitted on the 21st Dec 1858. 744. James Kennedy. 70 Widower. Irish. R.C. has been 24 years in Toronto, a Pensioner recommended by Mr. Piper, admitted in the House 24th Decbr. 1858. 745. Dorothy Hasliff, 70 years of age. Ireland. Ch of Engl. an old resident of the City feeble and nearly blind, admitted in to the House, as the Husband is not able to look after her, and attend to his Labour, he works about the Grounds of U.C. [Upper Canada] College. 746. Mary Butler. 60. husband about 70. Irish. R.C. can’t get employment, no children. 19 months in Toronto, lives with another Family by the name of O’Neil a ragg man, Cook at the same Stove. Neighbours say they are sober decent people, a little assistance would be of great Service, they live back of No. 317 King St. east South side. St. Lawrence Ward. 747. Martha Ford 37 Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] Husband left her, age 35. English Ch of Eng. 2 children girl 6. girl 2 years, a very respectable industrious Woman, has been ill for some time. Mr. Hobson recommends, Wood Cut and 8 [pounds] Bread per Week. 748. Mrs. Frances. back of 97 Sayer St. Widow. 35. Cold. [Coloured] daughter 16 years of age Methodist seems industrious. Mr. Hobson recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood Cut. 749. Ann Brumell. back of 55 & 57 Park Lane. No house at the Back, and no person of that name known. 750. Ann Conner, back of 19 Centre St. Single about 60 years of age, Irish. R.C. not able to work, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood but not Cut. 751. Elizabeth Hudson 224 Sayer St. Marrd. [married] 27 years of age Colered, Methodist 3 children. Boy 9 Girl 3 and Boy 1 year of age. Visited by Mr. Hobson, if she gets relief husband has to work. 752. William Halbert. 26 Elizabeth St. No person at that name known there. 753. Ann Jackson 9 Terauly St. No person of that name known there. 754. Emma Wilson. 110 Sayer St. No person of that name known there. 755. Anastatia Murry to have a loaf and be visited. 756. Mary Girvin 87 Richmond St. Widow, 2 children, is a respectable and industrious person, recommended by Mr. Tyner to have Wood for the Winter. Mr. Tyner recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread per Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 243 https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous/page/243 Decbr 31th 1858 757. Ann Scanlan. No. 12 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish Ch of Engl. Widow. & Daughter 16 years of age, and one child 2 years old deserted by its Mother for which she has had no pay for one year. Mr. Thom recommends 6 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord Wood. ^has removed to be taken of the list until found again^. 758. Bridget Shehan in rear of 129 Duke St. Irish R.C. 28 years of age husband unfit for work with a sore hand. 3 children 8. 6 & 2 years of age. Mr. Thom recommends 4 [pounds] Bread per week, and 1/4 Cord Wood only for once. 759. Mary Walford, stops with Bridget Shehan, Confined last Sunday of a Son, husband has enlisted into the 100 Regiment. Mr. Thom recommends 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 760. Biddy Cahill. 35 Caroline & King St. no such place to be found. 761. Mary Jane Rice, 85 Pine St. Irish. Ch of Engl 25 years of age. Widow. 1 child 13 months old, stops with Mary Barrett, Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week and 1/4 Cord Wood. ^to be struck of [off] the List^ 762. Ann Nickols. Muttons yard Nelson St. English Ch of Engl. 67. Widow. has an orphan grand child. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord Wood. 763. Ann Lawson, in rear of 128 Duke St. Irish Ch of Engl. 24 husband away looking for Work, has one child 2 years old, Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week to see if husband gets work, and 1/4 Cord Wood for once only. 764. Mrs. Courtney 57 James St. there is no such number, the School House stands there. 765. Ann Degan. 84 Caroline St. Irish. R.C. 80 Widow. Stops with Bridget Henesy Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week 766. Bridget Henesey. a Widow, since August last, Irish. R.C. Mr. Thom recomd. for 1/4 Cord Wood 767. Martha Lake, (Alias Johnston rear of No. 30 Duches [Duchess] St. English. Methodist. 36 years of age, one child at home 2 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread per Week 768. Timothy Caton 96 Pine St. Irish. R.C. 70. his wife 60. two children Margaret 15, Timothy 13. they use the same stove as Fitzgerald. Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 769. Mary Short. No. 70 Vanauly St. recommended by the Revd. Dr. Lett for 1/4 Cord Wood 770. Mary Murphy, a Widow, and Child about 3 years old has partially lost her eye sight, wont take her to the Hospital, because of the child. could not the child be taking into the House 771. Bridget Kennedy, in the same House, Widow. husband killed at the Disjardins Bridge accident [March 12, 1857: Toronto to Hamilton train derailment at the Desjardins Canal Bridge, near Burlington, 59 killed]. she has one child 16 months old. these Woman can can only pay for their Board, by Bread and Wood, recomd. by the Revd. Mr. Kennedy House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 244 https://archive.org/details/houseofindustrym00hous/page/244 January 1st 1859 1. The select Committee met this morning to receive Tenders for Supplies to the House for the year 1859. Present Mr. Rutherford & Mr. E. Hobson The following Tenders were opened James Girvin, Bread for 3 Months, [at] 5 d. per four pound loaf. George Coles, Bread for 3 Months [at] 5 d. per four pound loaf best quality, having served the Institution for more than a twelve Month satisfactorily, Mr. Coles Tender was accepted, being as low as the other. For Groceries for a twelve Month. Mr. C. Moore Yonge St. &. Messrs. Dodgson Shields & Morton Yonge St. with samples and prices attached, after careful examination the Committee recommended that Dodgson Shields & Morton’s Tender be accepted Peter Huttys Tender for the ensuing Year being the only one was accepted [at] [dollars] 3 per hundred pounds Margaret Harpers Tender for Milk. Being satisfactory was accepted [at] 5 d per quart. Tuesday 4th January 1859. Present Messrs. J.T. [T.J.] O’Neile, J.P. Battersby & E Hobson 2. Mary Ann Alston, 177 Yorke St. husband about 45 years of age 3 small children, they are so very poor that they sold their Stove. Visited by Mr. Tyner who leaves the committee to decide. Husband to cut Wood for relief 3. Mary Butler. 273 Queen St. a poor wreck of humanity she lives in the same House with Mary Sladden and Mary Kirk. Visited by Mr. Tyner, who thinks a 1/4 Cord Wood better be giving to Mary Butler, or else she will be turned out, perhaps will fall on the House altogether. They all Cook on one Stove 4. Catherine Redwood, 104 Richmond St. Widow Irish. R.C. one child and an old Mother 80 years of age. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood and 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 245 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/245 4th January 1859 5. Bridget McMahon. 146 1/2 York St. in the rear, one girl at home just recovering from the small pox. Widow R.C. Mr. Tyner recommends Wood. 6. Sarah Kilroy. 132 Richmond St. Widow ^35^ R.C. 3 children 13. 8 & 6 years of age, Mr. Tyner recomd. Bread. 7. Margaret Mangen is about moving to John St. but not moved when Mr. Tyner called. 8. Jane Lancaster, Widow. Ch of Engl. Tecumseth St. 6 children. the oldest 12 years is out to service for her Board and clothing Mr. Tyner recomd. bread and Wood, so much as the rules of the House will allow to give. 9. Bridget McMahon 30 Boulton St. Irish R.C. Mar. [married] 2 children, husband not able to work. Mr. Tyner recommends Bread & Wood for the present. 10. Susan Wilson, 269 Queen St. Widow Ch of Engl. 2 children 6 & 3 years old. Mr. Tyner recomd. 4 [pounds] bread per Week and 1/4 Cord Wood per month 11. Elizabeth Spencer, 75 years of age, recommended by the Rev. Mr. Grasett Mr. Tyner recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood for month. 12. Rachel Philips 146 1/2 York St. 29 years of age, husband 36. 4 children, 8. 5 and 3 years of age youngest 9 months, can’t get work. Mr. Tyner leaves the Case to the Committee, husband to cut Wood for relief. 13. Mary Jennings. 132 Richmond St. is getting Bread, Mr. Tyner recommends Wood. 14. Ellen Nolan, 50. Widow. Catholic. Mathews yard, 2 sons somewhere in the States, but she knows not where, she strives to get work, washing [et.c] but cannot procure it, decent in personal appearance, although she lives in a villanous nighbourhood, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood. 15. Mary Flinn. 43.Widow. R. Catholic Boy 17, apprenticed to Plumber & Glasier Girl 14 Boy 12 Girl 10. Boy 8. Boy 4. She washes. Works at tailoring at times. Clean and tidy in person, apartment and children she has been recomd. by Mr. Gilmor, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bred Wood & Soup 16. Mary Ann Boulton 43 Widow Ch of Engl, Girl 20 at Service [at] [dollars] 4 per Month who pays the rent, Boy delicate, sewing and knitting when she can get it. They are clean. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 246 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/246 4th January 1859 17. Mary Stewart. 4 Stanley St. no such person there. 18. Jane Chambers 22. looks 30. Widow. 2 children Boy 5 Boy 3. Looks like a fast liver, slovenly in person, dirty in apartment and children. Captain Elmsley nevertheless recommends Bread, Wood & Soup, for the sake of the starving, shivering young ones. 19. Widow Cairns No. 34 Stanley St, no such person there. 20. Bridget OHearn. 33. Widow. R.C. 3 children Boy 11 Boy 9 Girl 3. she lives at 33 Stanley St. says she has the falling sickness, which is very probably from the effects of drink, as she smells of Grog not a little, dirty and slovenly, for the sake of the children Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 21. Mary Spencer. Stanley St. no such person there ^second time not found^ 22. Margaret Gartland. 29 Widow Irish R.C. Boy 11 Boy 9 in the House of Industry, Girl 2 she was in Liquor when call’d upon on Sunday afternoon and had the appearance of an awful slut. dirty in the extreme and living in a den, that no genteel pig would inhabit, for the sake of the children Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup, provided she will give the Boy in the House of Industry up to the Trustees. rather than recieve relief and give the Boy up she took him out altogether. 23. Mary Lavell see [Case] 571 (1858) Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 24. Ann Gardener see [Case] 431 (1858) Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 25. Mary Bray [Case] 469 (1858) Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 26. Grace Darker gets Bread see [Case] 282 (1858) Capt. Elmsley recomd. Soup 27. Martin McManus. 50. Bachelor. The remains of a Man, unable to work from sore legs, lives in the same house with Grace Darker, a fearfull looking den. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread & Soup. 28. Mary Gibbs 112 Nelson St. no such person there. 29. Sarah Glenn. No number to her name could not be found. 30. Ellen McCabe. 7 Widow. Irish R.C. Boy 2 years old. Can’t get work dirty and slovenly, looks somewhat dissipated, but perhaps this may be from sickness. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 31. Isabelle Dixon. 44. Widow Ch of Engl. three sons grown up in lower Canada will do nothing for her. Daughter 14 a verry suspicious looking Craft, rakish about the Bows and Catheads, flashy appearance Saucy air, a devil, may care way of talking. Capt. Elmsley will not recommend such folks. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 247 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/247 January 4th 1859 32. Jane Roach, 25 lane between Church & Stanley St. Locality could not be found 33. Maria Pearson. 28. husband plumbers Labourer, but no work, he is assisting at a Butchers stall in St. Lawrence Market Ch of Engl Boy 4 Boy 3 both very sickly after the Scarlet Fever, respectable & clean Capt. Elmsley Bread Wood & Soup 34. Bridget Horan. 28. Adelaide St. there are not any houses between 20 & 38 35. Mary Balfour. 61. Widow. Ch of Engl childless. Went out as Monthly Nurse, but now as she is old and deaf, Ladies will not employ her, consequencely she is in great distress. Apartment poor but clean. Tidy in person She is on the Bread List. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood & Soup 36. Margaret Johnson. 68 Widow Son in the States. Two daughters in Town both married, but their husbands will do nothing for her, She lives at 86 Victoria St. Ch of Engl receives [dollars] 1 a month from the church. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 37. Ann Prattis. Capt. Elmsley reported once before upon this Woman, that when he visited to question the husband, he bolted at the back door, and Capt. Elmsley followed suit at the front this conduct looked suspicious, and he was a stout able bodied man, able to work for his living. 38. Ann Tanor. 57. Widow. Irish. R.C. childless Washes when she can get it clean in person and apartment Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 39. Maria Freel. 30. husband was employed by a Cooper at Thornhill, but owing to inflammation of the Lungs was obliged to discontinue Work earns nothing now. Girl 10 at Service for her Board. Girl 4 years old. Ch of Engl. Decent clean & tidy Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 40. Ann Scanlan. 12 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. Ch of Engl. Widow. 16 years of age, and one child 2 years old see [Case] 757 (1858) 41. Maria Shea, opposite Orphans Home, near School House, Widow, aged 60. two daughters in the States no child at home lives with Ned Granger R.C. Irish recomd. by Dr. Lett for Wood 42. Ann Jackson. 9 Terauley St. this is the second time that Mr. Hobson tried to find her, but none of that name known in the neighbourhood 43. Sebastian Crouss represented to live at No. 1 Sayer St. on inquiring it was found that no person of that name was Known there Mr. Hobson visited. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 248 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/248 1859 44. Margt. Garland. 29. Wm. [William] St. W. [west] 2 girls 8 & 4. Able woman. R.C. deserted by Husband. lives with widow Murphy. (Anne) one Stove Friday 7th January 1859 Present Messrs. J.T. [T.J.] O’Neil, J.P. Battersby. The Revd. Dr. Lett. 45. Mary Ann Wood, North of Duffys Tavern, on Caroline St. 48. a Widow Ch of Engl 3 children Girl 12, Boy 9 & Boy 8. she is unfit for Work at present with a sprained hand. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord Cut Wood. 46. Susanna Wood. 75 Sumach St. English Ch of Engl. 27. husband 26. 4 years in the City. Plasterer out of Employment two children 4 & one year of age. Mr. Thom recomd. that he should cut Wood for relief. No more relief unless the husband works for it 47. Michael Cambridge, back of 54 Seton St. No back house for dwellers there. 48. Flora Stewart 75 Caroline St. Scotch Ch of Engl. Widow. husband was Killed on the Northern Railroad, one Child girl 9 years, gets 4 [pounds] Bread. Mr. Thom recommends 1/4 Cord Cut Wood & Soup 49. John Bristow 9 Oak St. English Ch of Engl. 35. a bricklayer out of Employment wife 23 years. Wifes Mother 58. two children one 5 years and one six Weeks. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread & Soup. he came out without his family, it took all the first years earnings to get his family out. 50. William Goodship. 348 King St. east. English. Ch of Engl. 38 out of Employment 1 child. Girl 15 Months. a delicate Wife 34 years of age, Mr. Thom recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. if he works for it. 51. Mary Ann Dunn. 42 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. R.C. husband a labourer out of work 25 years of age. 1 child 4 Months old. Mr. Thom recomd. Cutting Wood for relief. 52. Isabella Lowe. Mc Mahons Lane cannot be found. 53. Bridget Cahill. 46 Caroline St. Irish. R.C. 40 years of age. husband 55. delicate. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week & Soup and 1/4 Cord Wood for once only. 54. William Taylor. 12 Duches [Duchess] St. Wife and two children. Mr. Thom recomd. a little wood if he Cuts a Cord for the House. ^Mr. Thom stops it.^ 55. Lawrence McDonnell. Recomd. by Mr. Thom for a 1/4 Cord of Wood. if he gets any more Wood he has to Work for it. 56. Sarah Phillips. 146 1/2 York St. see [Case] 12. The children have the small pox Mr. Tyner recomd. that they be relieved through the Winter. 57. Margaret Mangy 126 John St. Irish. R.C. her husband in hospital Mr. Tyner thinks, it would be best to give a little wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 249 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/249 January 7th 1859. 58. Catherine Nugent. Widow, 45 Ch of Engl. 105 Queen St. one Daughter 19. Mr. Tyner recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood. 59. Marcella Kennedy. Widow. 38. R.C. 2 children twins, ten years of age Mr. Tyner recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week and an allowance of Wood. 60. Peter McConvey. Recommended by Mrs. Grasett. has a Wife and 3 children, he tries to get a living by selling fruit, lives in a Shanty on Front St. The Revd. Mr. Kennedy recomd. him to the Committee for Wood. 61. Ellen Ryan. Mrd. [married] Irish. R.C. 3 children, Girl 11. Girl 9. Boy 2. husband 30. able Man, but out of Employment, they seem decent people. 62. Bridget Murphy. lives in the same House with Ellen Ryan, and both Cook at the same stove, 40 years of age, Irish. R.C. 4 children Girl 11. Boy 9. Girl 7. Boy 5. husband 45. Labourer out of Employment they seem decent sober people, both husbands to Cut Wood for relief they live on Palace St. the last House but two, South side St. Lawrence Ward. 63. Rose Kelly. 44 Widow. Irish. R.C. 3 children. Girl 20 at Service. A lame Boy 18 at Service pays the rent, a girl 12 at home, washes when she can get it, never had any relief from the House before, fell back on account of her Eyes having been bad for some time, better now. She is a tidy decent person, they are greatly in need of Wood. No. 395 King St. east South side. St. Lawrence Ward. 64. Died this day John Bush a Boy about five years old. 65. Ann Jackson. 8 Terauly St. Widow. Colored. 40 years of age, about five Weeks out of Slavery. M. [Methodist] Ch. 6 children. girl 17. Boy 15. boy 13. girl 11. Boy 5 & Boy 2 years of age, expects to get the elder children into Service. Mr. Hobson recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread Wood & Soup 66. Mary Wheelan. 8 Terauly St. Widow. 50 years of age, Irish. C. 6 children, girl 20, girl 21. Boy 19. girl 16. boy 12. girl 9. the two youngest at home, children clean and well behaved, She is industrious, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 67. Elizabeth Lambert 24 Osgood [Osgoode] St. Widow. 30 years of age. M. [Methodist] Ch, Cold. [Coloured] 3 children, girl 17 in Service, Boy 13. Boy 8 years of age not able to find Work. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 68. Sarah Louisa Rogers, 78 Sayer St. not at home when call’d upon, she is a young Woman ought to go to Service. Mr. Hobson will not recomd. her. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 250 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/250 Tuesday 11th January 1859 Present Messrs. Tyner, Stayner & Dr. Burns 69. Ann Wallace 111 Centre St. no such Number. 70. Ann Waters 145. Park Lane not known there 71. Matilda Gray 196 Sayer St. Mard. [married] 37 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. boy one year old. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks that if any relief is given, to let husband cut Wood for it. 72. Sarah Freeman back of 219 Sayer St. Mard. [married] 40. Irish. Ch of Engl. 3 children, boy 16. girl 14 in Service, and a boy 7 years of age, husband in England, trying to recover some property, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood & 4 [pounds] Bread. 73. Kavangh [Kavanagh] Mary, said to be opposite Webb’s the Baker, no person of that name. 74. Sebastian Crouse, 21 Sayer St. Mard. [married] 30 years of age. R.C. German a poor little Tailor not able to obtain much Work, he is not strong Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. 75. Bridget Williams, 75 Sayer St. Mard. [married] 30 Irish. Ch of Engl. 2 children boy 3 Boy one year old. Husband and Wife both willing to work, if only they could get it to do, Cooks at the same stove, with one person who has Wood from the House. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who thinks husband better Cut Wood for an allowance of Bread & Soup 76. Nicklas Malcomb. In Duffys Back house, Caroline on King St. 60 years a German, Wife Irish. R.C. 40 years. 5 children, Girl 14 hired out, Girl 12. Boy 7. Girl 5. Boy one year of age, Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and a little Wood when he cuts Wood for it. 77. Jane Kavenagh 45 Pine St. Irish R.C. 34. Years old 3 children Boy 8. Girl 6. girl 4. deserted by her husband, he is gone away with another Woman. Mr. Thom 6 [pounds] Bread & Soup 1/4 Cord of Wood she can cut it. See [Case] 432 (1858) 78. Mary Randolph. 8 Duches [Duchess] St. cannot be found 79. Martha Ann Beaty. In rear of 57 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. Ch of Engl. 51 years of age, stays with Thomas Duffy Tailor. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 1/4 Cord Wood Cut. 80. Lawrence McDonnell, 34 Duches [Duchess] St. recomd. to Committee yesterday for 1/4 Cord Wood, he can cut it, he is 44 years of age, his Wife 25, 4 children, Boy 14 Boy 11. James 8 of a previous Wife. Bridget 2 years of his present Wife. 81. Ann Courtny 52 James St. Irish. Ch of Engl. husband has been in Hospital and still an out door patient verry poorly, Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord Wood, they have 3 children 14. 3 & 2. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 251 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/251 11th January 1859 82. Catherine Roache, Cannot find 44 Pine St. 43 & 45 is just opposite St. Pauls Burrying ground 83. Curtis Booth, rear of 25 Duke St. about 37. his Wife 34, has 3 children William 12. John 9. Robt. 7. Mr. Thom recomd. a little Work for a little relief. 84. Ann Jane Quin 132 Sumach St. Irish. Presbytarian. 30. husband 30, out of Work, gone to the Country to look for Work. 3 children 5. 3 & 18 Months Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread for a while to see if the husband succeeds, and 1/4 Cord Cut Wood. 85. Ann Gilman 71 Pine St. near Queen St. 27, husband 33 English Ch of Engl 4 children 9. 6. 3 & 10 Months old. 2 years in the City. a Tinsmith has been unfit for Work for some time with a sore leg, but is able to Work now, Mr. Thom recomd. Work for relief. 86. Michael Cambridge, stays in Mr. Hincheys House, same House that Alice Anderson stays. Irish. R.C. 28 years, Wife 23. one child 3 years. Labourer Mr. Thom recomd. Work for a little relief. 87. Anne Kyle, 115 Duke St. English Ch of Engl. 35. husband 36. 5 children Boy 12 Boy 10. Girl 8. Boy 6 & Boy 2. Mr. Thom recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood for the present and a little Bread and Soup 88. Martha Close, the same person as in Mr. Thom report sent in as Coke alias Johnstone. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and a little Soup, she stays with another Widow, who gets bread and Wood and Cooks at the same stove. 89. Alice Flanagan, 369 Adelaide St. Irish. R.C. Widow, has two children 11 & 2 years of age, Mr. Tyner recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood and an allowance of Wood for the Winter. 90. Bridget Kenny 25 Husband able and willing to work if he could get it, he will show himself to morrow, Irish. R.C. No children, Married 3 months decent looking Folks, clean in person, but not in apartment. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup to have 1/4 Cord Wood & nothing else. Weekly Committee. 91. Mary Brennan, 50 Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 17 Buffalo. Girl 15. Boy 14 in Ireland, Girl 11 Boy 9. Cannot get work for self or children, clean in person, but dirty in Apartment, Capt. Elmsley, recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 92. Hugh Smith 38. Wife in good health, Irish. R.C. he is lame having been hurt, by a fall on Board Ship 5 years ago, not able to work much, looks like a hard drinker, Nose red lips White, and dirty in a sorry way, Boy 15 out of place, Girl 11 at Service. Capt. Elmsley leaves this Case to the Committee. ^Fbr. 22. Report Corrected by Capt. Elmsley^ House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 252 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/252 11th January 1859 93. John Gibbons 41. Wife a most awfull looking animal. Eyes bunged up, face fiery red, bloated [etc.] he is well Known to the House of Industry as a great drinker and loafer, Capt. Elmsley will not recommend him as he has no children. 94. Margaret Cronan, 39. Irish R.C. Boy 14 drives Carts at excavations during Summer, no work now. Boy 11. Girl 7. Gets a days Washing occasionally, they are tidy, but live in a bad vicinity, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 95. Bridget Horan. 40. Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 16 at Service [dollars] 4 per Month, Boy 14 cleans snow, Girl 12 sore Eyes, smart looking Woman, but lives in the most degraded Neighourhood, much against her will say’s she. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 96. Catherine Moony 50. Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 21 in Ireland, Girl 12 sore Arm, lives in a pigstye, but seems decent in dress and appearance Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 97. Margaret OBrien. 62 Spinster. Irish. R.C. sickly looking, Nose red, apartment a pigstye. Capt. Elmsley leaves the Committee to judge. 98. Mary Sumers No. 54 Stanley St. no such number a Vacant Lot. 99. Daniel Healy 50 Lame and delicate in health, Wife Confined 5 Weeks since has puerperal fever which has brought her to deaths door, Irish R.C. Girl 13. Twin Boys 8, one with sore leg, girl 4. Clean decent people, steady. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup 100. Dempsey Judy. 53. Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 19 at Service [dollars] 3 per month. Boy 17 [dollars] 3 per month, Boy 15. dirty in every way, has palpitation of the heart and looks sickly. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 101. Mary Brien, 40 Widow Irish. R.C. Boy 11. Boy 9. Works when she can get. Looks very respectable Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup 102. James Sherdon 71. Widower, Irish. R.C. Son 26. the old Man lives with this Son, is able and willing to work, but cannot get it. he is to show himself to morrow, Son 20 at St. Lewis, Decent Folks. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread Wood & Soup to Cut Wood for relief. Weekly Committee. 103. Bridget Epperson 45. Widow. Irish. R.C. Son 22 Married in Toronto out of Work to show himself to morrow, Son 20 also to show himself Piggery of an apartment, Committee to decide. Visited by Capt. Elmsley. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 253 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/253 11th January 1859 104. Catherine OBrien. 103 Stanley St. no higher number than 97 on this Street. 105. Ann McCue 43. Widow 5 years. no children, sells fruit when Steamboats are running but cannot do in the cold weather. Washes when she can, but lately has been much ailing. decent in apartment and person, Lives in same house with Sarah Harahy. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 106. Ann Bagley. 40 Widow. Ch of Engl. Boy 7. Girl 4. Tailoress, but finds it verry hard indeed to obtain employment, Very respectable, wishes for Wood only, which Capt. Elmsley recomd. 107. Alice Spilling 71 Widow 10 Months, Presbt. Son 46 in England. half Sister living near the Don, who has two Sons, one a Caster and the other a Clerk in a Store, but cannot receive assistance from them, she sews at the tailoring business, but cannot get it, very clean tidy and respectable old Lady, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 108. Elizabeth Buggy. 35. husband very delicate. Boy 8 Boy 6. Boy 5. Girl 3 very sickly, Boy 1 year. Irish. R.C. decent people obliged to burn an old Bedstead for fuel last night, to save them from perishing. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup to have relief but husband to Cut Wood. Weekly Committee. 109. Mary Tannor. 65 Ann St. no such number on this Street. Visited by Capt. Elmsley she found herself at the Committee Room. No. is 55. 3rd or 4th door on Ann St. at Mutual. 3 children 2 girls one Boy all under 10. Widow about 40. Irish Methodist 8 [pounds] Bread & Soup 110. Jane Cummings. Yonge St. opposite College Avenue. She has left that place, visited by Capt. Elmsley 111. Sarah Ryan 61 Richmond St. no such person there, the Corner Number is 91. 112. Elisa Holland. 60 Widow 8 years, blind of an eye and imperfect sight of the other, Ch of Engl. Daughter 20 Married in Toronto, son 17 out of place, rather dirty in person and apartment. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 113. Margaret Hunter. 30. husband able and willing to Work, but cannot obtain employment, to show himself, Boy 5. Girl 3. Boy 1 month. Ch of Engl. not very clean either in apartment or person but seemingly respectable. Capt. Elmsley recomd Bread Wood & Soup. 114. Catherine Shannahan. 50. Widow. Irish. R.C. 3 Children in the House of Industry. Recomd. by Capt. Elmsley for relief during the Winter, as she intends to leave Toronto in the Spring. To have 4 [pounds] Bread & Wood during Winter. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 254 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/254 11th January 1859 115. Jane Cummings, when Capt. Elmsley visited he found that she had been sent to jail, and her two Boys about 10 & 12. left destitute, the Father is a lame Man dissipated in his habits, and the children down’t know where he is at present, they belong to the Ch of Engl, and Capt. Elmsley recomd. them to be taking into the House, until the Mother gets out of jail, or gives them up to the House. To be admitted. 116. Mary Ann Collins 53 Agnes St. Married, 47 years of age, English Ch of Engl. Boy 12 girl 16. husband and Wife both in a bad state of health. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. 117. Ann Brunell. Back of 65 Park Lane. Widow 43. English Ch of Engl. Daughter 23 Married, one 18 lives at home, lives by needlework when they can get it. clean and decent Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. 118. Sarah McNichol. 8 Terauly St. Widow. 51 years of age. English. Ch of Engl. girl 14. girl 16. girl 18 all three in Service. She goes to Service, when she can find a place, Mr. Hobson recomd. Cut Wood 119. Mary Marritt. Elizbeth St. 3 doors from Albert St. not to be found. 120. Julia Yorrick. 8 Centre St. Widow. 52 Irish. Ch of Engl. Boy 10 years of age. verry clean and respectable, but poor and in bad health, lives by Needlework. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut, 6 [pounds] Bread and 1 qt. Soup. 121. John Hudson. Back of Rowells. Queen St. Married, about 50 years of age. English Ch of Engl. 6 children. Boy 16. Girl 11. Girl 10. boy 8. Boy 7. boy 4. Not able to Cut Wood at present on account of Bad shoes, and his feet being frost bitten, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood, a little Bread & Soup. Mr. Hobson has not the best opinion of him, not to have any other relief than the Wood, as he imposed upon the Church, getting Wood from there, the same Day he did from the House. 122. Ellen Wilson 37 Elizabeth St. no person of that name known there. 123. Francis Koil. back of 75 Centre St. no person of that name. 124. Ann Silver 124 Agnes St. Married 64. English. Ch of Engl. an industrious and deserving Woman, but little can be said in favour of her husband. Mr. Hobson recomd. on her account Wood. 125. Martha Daveney 90 Edward St. Widow Cold. [Coloured] 56. Baptist Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut 126. Ann Dedveld 124 Elizabeth St. Widow Cold. [Coloured] 60. Methodist girl 14. Mr. Hobson Wood Cut & Soup 127. Johanna Flaving 92 Queen St. Mard. [married] 40. husband much older Irish. R.C. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood for the present. 128. Sophia Dunk back of 112 Sayer St. Mard. [married] 53. English. Ch of Engl, daughter a very industrious girl supports her parents, by her work at Shoe closing both being in bad health and not able to work, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut, 8 [pounds] Bread & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 255 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/255 January 13th 1859 129. Ellen Moore 216 Centre St. Col. [coloured] Married. 32. Methodist. 2 children Boy 2 Girl 4. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood, but the husband to Work for it. 130. William Hobart 27 Elizabeth St. Single 72. Irish Ch of Engl. has applied frequently to be admitted into the House, Mr. Hobson has visited, and thinks the best way to dispose of him is to allow him Wood and 4 [pounds] Bread. 131. John Gooseberry. Back of 70 Elizabeth St. Cold. [Coloured] Married. Methodist 30 years of age, both in bad health, wife very ill in bed, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood & Bread for the present 132. Sarah Ann West. end of North St. Married. 29 years of age. English. Ch of Engl a very respectable family, but very poor on account of being out of Work, with a large family to support, boy 7, girl 5. girl 3 & one 5 months. husband gone in the Country to look for Work. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut and 8 [pounds] Bread. 133. Mary Rutherford 38 Spinster, Ch of Engl. No friends in Canada. Rheumatic has a very bad sore on her foot, which cannot be healed, unable to do much for herself in Consequence, seems a decent body, apartment tolerably clean. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 134. Sarah Ryan 60. Widow these 20 years. Irish. R.C. Son 23 in the Army, Daughter 21 at Service at [dollars] 4 per Month. She pays the Rent, makes a little by Quilting and Knitting, but her sight is becoming very imperfect. Clean and tidy. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 135. Mary Summers. 40 Widow. Irish. R.C. Boy 9. Boy 4. Endeavours to get Washing, but cannot, has a wild look and was in the Lunatic Asylum for 6 Months, but now discharged cured, she says, only half cured thinks Capt. Elmsley, who recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. 136. Mary Doherty 29. Husband in Quebec Hospital with sore eyes, Boy 5 Months very sickly. Irish. R.C. Clean and respectable in person, she cannot find Work. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup 137. Ann Camp 67 Stanley St. no such person there, or thereabouts. 138. Johanna Quigly 56 Queen St. There is no such Number on Queen St. 139. Jane Armstrong. Palace St. opposite Gashouse in the Basement. Mard. [married] 32. husband 40. Boiler maker by trade, but out of Employment. 6 children Girl 11. Boy 10. Boy 7. Girl 6. girl 3 and Boy 10 months old. Irish. Ch of Engl. respectable people but poor. St. Lawrence Ward 140. George Clark. 387 King St. east. 34 Wife 35. English Ch of Engl. the husband has been Months out of employment which reduced them very much, she tries to make a living by keeping a boarder and working, can’t get enough to do, husband looking for employment. St. Lawrence Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 256 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/256 141. Hannah Hawkins. 71. Widow, no friends in Toronto Ireland ^R.C.^ \Ch\ \of\ \Engl\ applies for admission, recomd. by Mr. Spencer, being old and infirm the Committee think it will be best to admit her, to be admitted. 142. Jacob Hausberger, recommended by Dr. Lett, able Man, to come and cut Wood, for relief. Friday 14th January 1859 Present Messrs. T.A. Stayner. R. Yates and E. Hobson 143. Mary Martin. 485 Richmond St. Irish. R.C. Married. 3 children, Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood for two Months only. 144. Sarah Johnston, 255 Queen St. Ch of Engl. Mard. [married] 4 children, 7. 5. 3 and 7 days. The poor Woman was trying to wash a few things, though confined but seven days since, the husband is no great things, but for the sake of the Mother and children, Mr. Tyner recomd. allowance of Wood, 8 [pounds] of Bread and Soup. Committee thinks husband to Cut for relief. 145. Elizabeth Mundy, 132 Richmond St. Irish R.C. 29 Mard. [married] husband 34. 4 children 9. 5. 2. and 10 Months, husband has been away for some time. Mr. Tyner recomd an allowance of Wood 8 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 146. Mary Ennis, 369 Adelaide St. 29. Mard. [married] Ch of Engl. husband 30, willing and well able to work but cannot get it, they bear a good character. 2 children 8 and 2 years old. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood for two Months and Soup for the season. 147. Catherine Rodden, Queen St. South side in a yard, a few doors east of Parklane Irish. R.C. 24. 3 children, husband a tinsmith has a sore hand, Mr. Tyner leaves the Committee to decide. 148. Bridget Warren ^234^ Richmond St. Married. 29. Ch of Engl. 3 children, wretched place the live in, husband a drunkard, Mr. Tyner recommends Bread Wood and Soup for the Wife and children. 149. Ann Dunn, 144 Adelaide St. Widow 80. not at home when called upon, but her place was found clean and decent Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood and 4 [pounds] Bread per Week 150. Sarah Curran, in the Basement of the same house, Irish. R.C. 29 Widow one child 9 years of age, she is very poor. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood 4 [pounds] Bread & Soup 151. Mary Ann Alston, see Case 2. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood and Soup, the Wife tells him, that her husband’s Arm is not well enough to cut Wood. 152. Sarah Kilroy, See Case 6. Mr. Tyner recomd. that her Bread should be increased to 6 [pounds], and to have Wood & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 257 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/257 January 14th 1859. 153. Mary Joyce. See [Case] 530 (1858) has removed out of Mr. Thom’s Ward, Mr. Thom has been informed that she needs no relief, taking off the list. 154. Mary Allan 253. Elizabeth St. Widow. 24 years of age. Irish. Ch of Engl. Boy 18 Months old. Ill with hooping-cough intends going to Service when child gets better, she is a worthy industrious person, but unable to find work has been obliged to sell most of her things for food, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut and Bread. 155. Mary Merritt, back of 27 Elizabeth St. Married. Irish Methodist 5 children Boy 13. Girl 11. Boy 10. Girl 8. Girl 4 years of age. Supports her large family by her own industry, at Shoe binding, she deserves great credit, but her husband is a worthless drunkard. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wife and children strongly for Bread Wood and Soup. 156. Ann Waters. 145 Park Lane Mard. [married] Cold. [Coloured] 40 years of age Methodist, girl 7. Boy 1 year old, her Mother lives with her. husband left. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood 6 [pounds] Bread & Soup. 157. Sarah Wright 145 Park Lane Mard. [married] 26 years of age, in the same room with above Colered, Methodist 3 children, girl 12. girl 4. Boy 1 year old, husband stated not to be able to work, to be at the House at 2 OClock, for Doctor to report on the state of his health, If the Doctor says he is not able to work Mr. Hobson would recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 158. Fanny Smith 22 Duke St. is the Bank of Upper Canada, should have been 122. has been found since, she is supposed to be a gross imposter 159. Mary Conner in a house in lane west of Park’s grocery McMahon St. with two familys, who all cook at one Stove. Irish R.C. 20 years of age 1 child 6 weeks old, she says she has no testimonials of marriage. Mr. Thom thinks she needs relief. 160. Elisa Randolph. Stone Cutter St. north of Duches [Duchess] St. Irish R.C. 50 years old. husband 47, a Barber or Labourer, one child, a girl 13. Mr. Thom recomd. a little work for a little relief. 161. Chritie [Christie] Dixon. Don St. of [off] Parliament St. a Widow four years, her husband was robbed and murdered near Cauga [Cayuga], Scotch Presbyterian, 52 years of age she has been burned out since she came to the City and lost most of her things 3 children Mary 21, Sarah 16 and Catherine 30 years Sarah is at Service the other two unfit for service at present, Mr. Thom recomd. Bread and Wood 162. Edward Herbert 79 Seaton St. stops with his Son a Bricklayer who appears to be well of [off], when visited, the Daughter in Law told Mr. Thom, she did not think, John her husband knew, about his father applying to the House of Industry. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 258 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/258 January 15th 1859 163. Bridget Donohoe 146 Pine St. Irish. R.C. 30 years of age. 5 children, Boy 14, girl 9, Boy 7. Boy 5. Boy 3. husband dead 3 months Mr. Thom recommends 6 [pounds] Bread Wood & Soup 164. Nancy Phea, 20 Spadina avenue, not found, ran away from Mrs. Deering her landlady last night and insisted in carrying away her furniture to defraud said Mrs. Deering. 165. Mary Scott 58. Widow 10 years. Irish. R.C. Son 30 in Dublin. Daughter 19 at Service she pays the rent. decent old Woman in appearance, tidy and clean, but feeble and sickly. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 166. Bridget Gallan 40. husband deserted her, girl 7 Months, rather dirty and slovenly. No friends in Canada, Irish R.C. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup for the sake of the infant. 167. Margaret Gallagher 50. Husband an old Man, nevertheless, they have contrived to produce. a girl 7. Girl 5. Girl 2 1/2 all fine children, Professional Beggars, but Capt. Elmsley for the sake of the children recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 168. John McShane 60 Widower. Irish R.C. Lost an Arm, two Sons in the Country but they will do nothing for him, he strives to saw Wood, but cannot do much with one arm. Capt. Elmsley recomd. him to Cut Wood for the House for Bread Wood and Soup. 169. John McHale 50. All alone. Ch of Engl. healthy and strong, but cannot get work. has received Wood from Mr. Grasett. Capt. Elmsley leaves the Committee to judge for themselves. 170. John Corcoran 55. Wife strives to earn something by washing, but finds it very hard to get work, he is able to work and will show himself on Tuesday next, they are clean and tidy, 2 children, Boy 13 and Boy 10 Months. Irish R.C. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup if he cuts Wood for the House of Industry 171. Emma Pompador. Colered 80 years of age, Methodist, recommended by Mr. Woodsworth as a fit object for the House of Industry, has been an old resident of Toronto. Dr. Russell thinks her a fit case. Admitted on the 8th January 1859. 172. Mary Chadwick. Married. Ch of Engl. 5 children, Girl 11. Girl 10. girl 8. Boy 5. Boy 2 years of age they live in a house nearly opposite the Gas House, on Palace St. husband has been a long time out of Employment, but has had, a few days Work in the Gas Works, now, the Mother was not at home when called upon but very decent people. St. Lawrence Ward. 173. Joseph Armstrong, seeks admission, to be admitted the first vacancy. admitted in February 1859. ^Left the House to take a place May 2/59^ House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 259 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/259 Tuesday 18th January 1859 Present Messrs. E. Hobson. J. Thom. J. Tyner & Revd. Dr. Lett. 174. Agnes Irvin, North east corner of Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 31. English. Ch of Engl. girl 11. boy 7. girl 5 years old, they appear an industrious Family, husband is represented to have been ill for some time past, and unable to work, he will be examined by the Doctor, and if reported unable to Work, Mr. Hobson will recommend Wood, 8 [pounds] Bread and Soup 175. Ellen Wilson, 73. Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 44 Scotch. Presbt. Clean and tidy in appearance, husband a Carpenter, had little work and lost part of last Summers wages. 5 Children, girl 11. Girl 10. Boy 8. Boy 3. Boy 2 years old. husband will Sharpen Saws, or make Axe handles, for Bread Wood & Soup if he requires it. 176. Susan Shepard 70 Emma St. No person of that name known there. 177. Ann OBrien 68 Sayer St. No person of that name. 178. William Scott 61 Sayer St. Marrd. [married] 47. Irish. Ch of Engl. No children at home, lost one hand, obtained living by selling papers, but times are hard with him. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 179. Elizabeth Keely. No. 60 Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 36. Irish. Ch of Engl. girl 16. boy 11, girl 4 & girl 1 year old, she is a well conducted industrious Woman, in bad health, her husband is a worthless Man, who will do nothing for his family, not even cut Wood, he leaves home in the morning and returns in the evening, when his Wife is afraid to ask him where he has been, for the sake of the children, Mr. Hobson recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread Wood Cut & Soup. 180. Margaret OBrien from Stanley St. to rear of 57 Duches [Duchess] St. she gets four [pounds] Bread from House of Industry. 181. Mary Wilson rear of 57 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. R.C. 47. lame of one leg, has a boy 8 years of age, Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread and 1/4 Cord Wood. 182. Mary ^O.^ Kelly in same House. Irish. R.C. 40 Widow. 4 children John 10 lame, Girl 8. Boy 6. Girl 10 months. Mr. Hobson recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread & Soup. 183. Mary Farrell. Irish.R.C. 60. Son 18. Mr. Thom recomd. Wood, if the Son will work for it. 184. Mary Boylan, in rear of 122 Duke St. her Case reported 23th ult. [1858 Case 646]. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread. Fanny Smith a deserted Widow stops with her. Mr. Thom recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood Cut, and 4 [pounds] Bread. 185. Catharine Roache 44 Pine St, cannot be found. 186. Henry Andrews, back of Store on Corner of Duke and Caroline St. English 46. Wife 43. one Child 2 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. him for a little Wood if he Works for it. he will not Work for it. 187. Mary Jane Field. In Parkinsons Yard in rear 128 Duke St. Irish. years old.R.C. 39. husband 33 labourer, gone to look for Work. 4 Children 15. 12. 9 & 7. Mr. Thom recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1858-1859 Page 260 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/260 18th January 1859. 188. Ellen OBrien. Irish R.C. 40. lame with a sprained foot, stops with Catherine Sheldon. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread & Soup. 189. Catherine Shehan in Parkinsons Yard, in rear of 128 Duke St. Widow. Irish. R.C. 60 years Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds]Bread & Soup. and 1/4 Cord Wood Cut. 190. Ann Bottle 68. Power St. English Ch of Engl. 24 husband 25. Sadler by trade, gone in the Country to look for Work, one Child 2 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread Wood and Soup. 191. Elisa Spears. Irish. Ch of Engl.22 husband 24 unfit for work, with sore eyes. 1 child four months. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread, Wood Cut. & Soup. they live in rear of 43 Parliament St. 192. Rachael Philips 146 1/2 York St. colored on the Books for Wood, still has sickness in the House. Mr. Tyner recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread for a month. 193. Roger Power 144 1/2 York St. R.C. Wife and four Children, a miserable pair good for nothing except to beget children. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood & Soup 194. Charles Shields, Colored. Richmond St. Wife and 3 children, 6. 4 and 10 months. willing to work at anything, and at any wages, Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood by working for it. 6 [pounds] Bread, and Work for it. 195. Jane Reynolds, 151 Tecumseth St. Widow 3 children Ch of Engl. they are very poor Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood for not more than two Months. 196. Elizabeth Napier, 149 Adelaide St. Ch of Engl. Has a husband Gunmaker cannot get much to do. 3 children. Mr. Tyner recomd. Wood not more than two Months. 197. Susan Shepard this is the second time that Mr. Hobson has tried to find her, but has not succeeded, the first time she gave her address 70 Emma St. she applied again and said it was 37 Emma St, but she is not to be found there. 198. Ann OBrien 68 Sayer St. this is the second time Mr. Hobson, has called at the same Number, but she is not even known in the Neighbourhood. 199. Mary Pearse. 33 Centre St. Widow 73. English. Methodist. respectable old Lady Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. Cut 200. Eliza Burns, represented to reside at 107 Elizabeth St. No such number in the Street. 201. Sarah ONeil. 12 Albert St. Widow. 50 years of age, Irish. R.C. Son 16. she is industrious but not able to get Work. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood 202. Ann Kinnon 28 Edward St. Widow. 40. Irish. R.C. Boy 15. Work scarce, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. 203. Mary ^Ann^ Muldoon, back of 52 Centre St. No Person of that name known. 204. John McClure. 20 Elizabeth St. Presbt. 50 lame not able to work, no family Mr. Hobson. recomd. Wood Cut. 205. Alex Moffat 90 1/2 Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 30. Irish Presb. boy 2. girl 1. to Work for Wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 261 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/261 January 20th 1859 206. Catharine Richardson 66 Elizabeth St. Widow 35. Irish, R.C. can find little work, but said to be industrious, girl 10. recomd. for Wood Cut. 207. Johanna Brown. 109 Centre St. Number given wrong it appears 129 is the right number. 208. Catharine OBrien ^ 64 Stanly St.^ 51. Husband left her. Irish. R.C. Son 24 in this City but will do nothing for her, so she says, seems to be a respectable person, keeps herself tidy. Landlady speaks well of her. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 209. James Muirhead 48. Widower. Presbt. childless, Crippled by sores on his hand, cramps in his back and sides, he will produce a line from the Hospital to say that he is unable to work. seemingly a decent sober person Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 210. Antony Corrigan. 70. Widower these 14 years. Irish. R.C. Daughter 35 Marrd. [married] in Boston. The old man has been a hard drinker. A sleigh ran against him and bruised him severely, he is now confined to his bed unable to turn in it. Mrs. Magrath his Landlady, will attend to morrow on his behalf Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup for him. 211. Honora Ryan 52 Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 15 was in place, but has left it had [dollars] 2.00 p. month, paid her Mothers rent and is now trying to get another place, she seems to be a decent Body, Tidy and Clean, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 212. Jane Dunlap. 35. husband sickly, but may saw wood, he will show himself to morrow, says he has one child in the House of Industry and one died there. Ch of Engl. not to clean in person. 213. Mary Hollaran 27. husband has a sore hand, but can saw Wood a little he will show himself to morrow, decent in appearance, Irish R.C. Girl 3 1/2 Boy 10 months. Ann Lahey & Margaret Weldon live with her. to saw Wood 214. Ann Lahey see Case 624 (1858) not able to come to the House herself, Mary Halloran will receive Wood Bread & Soup for her in turn. 215. Margaret Weldon, 22 Spinster, has the falling sickness, and once fell into the fire, and burnt her arm, No friends living, sent out from the old Country by the Workhouse, Lives with Mary Halloran, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 262 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/262 January 20th 1859 216. Bridget Whelan. 34 Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 13. lives with a Marrd. [married] Sister decent clean and tidy. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 217. Catharine Hyslop. 31. Husband gone to New York to seek Work as Steam press Man. Ch of Engl. 3 children, Boy 5. Girl 3. Boy 11 months. [dollars] 6. a month rent, she has a verry sore hand, and cannot Work. Clean and tidy in person and appearance she wishes for Wood only, which Capt. Elmsley recomd. 218. Johanna Quigley 28. Husband a sailor, but she fears he has been lost at sea has not heard of him for two years. Irish. R.C. Girl 2. Washes when she can get it, decent clean and tidy. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 219. Henry Lane. 30 Queen St. no such Number on Queen St. east. 220. Ann Wilson 36. husband deserted her, Boy 12 apprenticed to a Tailor, and a Boy 5 Weeks old. Lives with Toomeys’ Stanley St. Looks clean Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. 221. Mary Michael Kelly. Victoria back of Baptist Chapel, no person of the name of Kelly ever known in those diggings. 222. Mrs. Hall. Agnes St. West. very deserving, particularly recommended for Bread and Soup. Husband to Work for Wood. five children, Girl 12, Boy 10 Boy 8. Boy 6. Girl 6 Months. Dr. Lett visited 223. Mrs. McDowdle, 4 small children 70 Dummer St. 224. Margaret Wilson no such person to be found. Friday. 21st January 1859 Present. Messrs. E. Hobson & J. Thom 225. Mary Stewart. 164 John St. Free Presbt. Marrd. [married] 4 children, husband looks like a Drinker, Mr. Tyner visited, and after making enquiry, found them utterly unworthy of being recommended for anything. 226. Elizabeth Pace, 89 Boulton St. 4 Children, 4. 6. 8 and 11 years of age, trying to get a living by washing and scrubbing, she is a respectable person, and deserves sympathy, Mr. Tyner Visited, and recommends all the House can afford to give. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 263 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/263 21st. January 1859 227. Ellen Armstrong, in Muttons yard Nelson St. Widow, 50. Irish. R.C. a Boy 19. a Carpenter, Mr. Thom, recomd. the Boy to come and do some Work for relief. 228. Ann McMaster 79. Caroline St. Irish. Ch of Eng. 55. husband 55. Mr. Thom recomd. a little Bread and Wood if the husband works for it. 229. Anastatia Murray 61 Pine St. Widow 30. Irish. R.C. Mr. Thom recomd. a little work for relief. 229. 230) one Stove [Murray and Moore] 230. Johanna Moore 61 Pine St. 34 years of age, Irish. R.C. husband 30. to come and work for a little relief, 3 Boys 3. 4 and one year old. husband to cut Wood. 231. Catharine Roache, found at last. 144 Pine St. Irish. R.C. 26. husband 30. gone to the country to look for work, 2 Children, John 9. Edward 7 months. Mr. Thom recomd. Soup and 4 [pounds] Bread, and 1/2 Cord Wood, for once only. Another family stops with them. 232. Charles Kline No. 1 Sydenham St. in Basement of Brickhouse, a German 48. Tailor by trade, Wife 38. four children, Boy 13 works for a Cigar Maker, a girl 10 expects to get a place, one child 3 years and a Baby, they are protestants, Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread and 2 pints of Soup p. day. ^To be struck of [off] the list, Mr. Thom finds that they are a drunken worthles lot^ 233. Margaret Shehan, up Stairs Nelson St. No. 70. Irish. R.C. 25. husband 25. a tailor unfit for Work, he went in the Bush to chop and got his finger crushed between some Logs, 3 children 7. 5 and 2 years of age, Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread & Soup for a time and Wood for once only. 234. Margaret Kendry, rear of 122 Duke St. Scotch. Presbt. 42. husband 45, lately out of Hospital, a Carpenter by trade, on Crutches, fell from a building on 22nd Sept. and broke his thigh. Mr. Thom recomd. 10 Bushels Coke, 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week and 2 pints Soup p. day. 235. Ellen Thompson, in a Garden, north east Corner of Parliament & Queen St. Irish. \R\.\C\. Ch of Engl. Widow 35 years of age, 3 Boys 9. 7 and 5 years of age, Mr. Thom recomd. 10 B. [bushels] Coke. 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and 3 pints Soup p. day. 236. Ellen Mitchell. 64 Power St. English. Ch of Engl. 23. husband 24. unfit for Work a Bricklayer, 2 girls, one 3 years, one eighteen months. both Children sick have had the Scarlet fever. Mr. Thom recomd. Wood Cut 8 [pounds] Bread & Soup. 237. Betsey Cornell, to continue her Wood Bread and Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 264 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/264 January 22nd 1859 238. Ann OBrien, 86 Sayer St. Widow 50. Irish. R.C. two Daughters one Married, but husband gone to Ireland expected back in the spring, she has no right hand, has a young child 12 Months old. The other at home at present out of place, they appear decent tidy people, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood cut, 6 [pounds] Bread and 3 pints of Soup. 239. Catharine Hislop 23 Sayer St. Marrd. [Married] 34. 6 Children, girl 11. girl 10. girl 8. boy 5. boy 3. boy 1. husband an Engineer but finds no work in his business, he jobs about the Rossin House till 9 and 10 OClock at night, for which he gets [dollars] 2 p. Week. they seem a Worthy family. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 240. John Mitchell, back of 146 Terauly St. Marrd. 46. Boy 12 years, been sick most all Summer, Cold. [Coloured] Methodist. Mr. Hobson recomd. 10 B. [bushels] of Coke. 241. Sarah OBrien, 91 Sayer St. Widow 50 years of age, Irish. R.C. Boy 10. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 242. Catharine Wiggins, 60 Elizabeth St. She left that House on Wednesday last. 243. James Doran, back of Chapel in James St. Marrd. [married] 42. in bad health, Wife paralysed. 4 Children at home, Girl 12. Boy 8. Boy 6. Boy 4. Mr. Hobson recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 244. Michael Gannan, 69 Emma St. Single, 50 years of age, Mr. Hobson recomd. Bread & Soup. 245. Mary Skivington, 30. Widow, Irish. R.C. 2 children, Boy 5. Boy 3. No friends in Canada, strives to earn something by Washing, but can’t get employment, decent tidy, and respectable every way. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. this not want Wood 246. Bridget Kelly, 30. Husband a labourer, looking for Work in Hammilton, Irish, R.C. one child, Girl 2 years old, No friends in Canada, can Wash very well, Clean and tidy. Mary Kelly lives with her, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. to come and Work for Bread 247. Mary Kelly, 25. husband in the States seeking employment. No children yet but expects her confinement shortly, Irish. R.C. Lives with Bridget Kelly the above, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. Wood alternately with above 248. Catharine Meehan 25, husband a Tailor, but out of Work and lame of a leg so that he can not do labouring Work, 4 children, Boy 8. Boy 6. Girl 3, and Boy 7 Months, rather dirty and slovenly, but for the sake of the children, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup 249. Bridget Quin 81 Stanley St. no such person known there. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 265 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/265 January 24th 1859. 250. Mary Steward, 44 Stanley St. no such person known there 251. Ann Walsh, 74 Stanley St. no such person known there 252. Martin Laughlin, 60. Wife sick in bed. 4 children at home. Son 20 Employed in the Manufacture of Ginger Beer during the Summer, now out of Employment, Boy 14 sells papers, Girl 8, Girl 5. The entire lot filthy and slovenly in the extreme, in person apartment, and every way, but Capt. Elmsley thinks, they must have some Bread Wood and Soup. to work for relief 253. Bridget OBrien, 45. Husband able and willing to work, he will present himself, Boy 6. She is an awfull looking Creature, from drink Capt. Elmsley thinks. 254. Ann Christian, Widow, sometimes gets a little sewing, but not much, Clean respectable in every way, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood only, as she does not wish for Bread or Soup. 255. Bridget Ryan, Visited by Dr. Lett who recomd. relief, if the husband will come to the House and be examined by the Doctor. 256. Mary Sweeny, 28. Single, R.C. Ireland, a young Women able to go to service, Committee think it no charity to give her assistance. 257. Ann Steward, husband out of Work, not living with her, gone to the states, one child a year old, Washes when she can get it. Wants Bread, Visited by the Revd. Mr. Boddy 258. Ellen Sloan, husband labourer out of Work, two children, Wife Charwomen, wants Bread and Wood, goods on point of being seized. Visited by Revd. Mr. Boddy 259. Isabella Grey. Widow 33 years of age, Scotch, Presbt. 2 children, Son 12, Daughter 4 years of age, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood. 260. Michael Tobin, Maria St. Irish. R.C. West. Two children, Jane 9. John 2. Miserable dirty, Revd. Dr. Lett recomd. Bread & Soup, and to cut Wood for Wood. 261. Walter Power, lodges in the same room and got Wood 3 Weeks ago. 262. Catharine McNulty. William St. West. Irish. R.C. 50. 5 children, Boy 17. at a printer, Girl 15 and Girl 20 have been at service, Ward places, Boy 8 at School. Mary 3 1/2 years old, Husband lame, Dr. Lett recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 263. Mrs. Daly 59. Bishop St. husband sick. Irish. R.C. 40. 5 children Boy 13 1/2. Girl 12. Boy 9. Girl 7. Girl 5. Revd. Dr. Lett recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 266 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/266 January 25th 1859. 264. Lucy Vose, Ontario St. 24 Ch of Engl. Marrd. [married] husband 30 whose Arm was broken in England and not properly set, 2 children, Boy 4. Girl 3. Clean. Bread & Soup. and to Work for two turns, recomd. by Dr. Lett. to appear before the Doctor Tuesday 25th January 1859. Present. Messrs. J. Thom, J. Tyner. E. Hobson and Revd. Dr. Barclay. 267. Bridget Ryan, Bishop St. 34. Irish R.C. husband sore leg, 4 children James 7. girl 5. Boy 3. Boy 1. Dr. Lett recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. but husband to appear before the Doctor. 268. Joseph Jenkins, 109 Boulton St. Mr. Tyner cannot find a person by that name. 269. Mary Ryan, up stairs 36 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish. R.C. 32. husband 40, a labourer out of work, one child 5 Months old, Mr. Thom recomd. the husband to Work for relief 270. Sarah Renay 47. Caroline St. Irish. Ch of Engl 32. husband 33. a Blacksmith out of Work, 4 children, boy 10. boy 7. Mary 5. Girl 2. Mr. Thom recomd. the husband some Work for relief, for the sake of the children, he understands the husband drinks. 271. Mary Finlay. 67. Sumach St. Irish. R.C. 55. husband a tailor 40. out of Work, one girl 7 years old. Mr. Thom recomd. the husband to work for bread, they receive some relief from the House of Providence they are very dirty 272. Michael Lamasney, in Blairs yard Nelson St. a Carpenter 36. Wife 35 Irish R.C. 4 Children, girl 13. Boy 8. Boy 3. girl 7 months, Wife troubled with Erysipelas in her face, Mr. Thom recomd. him to Work for Bread Wood and Soup. 273. Mrs. Gorman, in all back places, Mr. Thom desires them, to give the No. of the House in front, stating that theirs is in the rear. 274. John Kenny 47. Irish. R.C. Lost a leg at a logging Bee. Wife washes, when she can get it, No children at home, looks tolerably decent and lives with decent folks, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 275. Ann Camp. 28. Husband in Penitentiary, 2 children, Girl 3. and Girl 10 Months, Professional Beggar, lives in one of those awfull dens on Stanley St. for the sake of the children Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 276. Elizabeth ONiel, 40. husband sick in bed, 3 children, Boy 9. Girl 7 and Girl 2. Awful den: dirty and slovenly every way, for the sake of the Children, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. ^same House as above^ House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 267 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/267 January 27th 1859 277. John Burkley, 50. Bachelor, Nearly lost the use of his eyes, unable to earn his living, lives with decent people. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. Friday 28th January 1859 Present The Revd. Dr. Lett & Mr. E. Hobson. 278. Esther OConner. last House at the North end of Elizabeth St. No person of that Name Known there. 279. Michael Butgess 21 Centre St. No person of that Name Known there, 280. Ann Gillow, 126 Terauley St. Widow. 40. Irish. Presbt. 7 Children, girl 17. girl 15. boy 7. girl 5. girl 4, girl 3, a boy 6 Months, appears to be industrious, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut, and Soup if she wishes for it. 281. Margaret Caraghan, 92 Queen St. Widow, 50. Irish. R.C. no children, Mr. Hobson thinks she ought to go to service, she lives with a person by the name of Flaving who has Wood from the House, recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread this time 282. Stephen Wood, 79 Albert St. Marrd. [married] 38. English, Methodist, boy 13 and Girl 8. has been very ill for some time past, he is highly recomd. as an industrious and well conducted Man, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood, 8 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 283. Hannah Spilling, back of 20 Agnes St. She is having Wood from the House, and is now applying for bread, says her husband is not able to work, to come and see the Doctor, if her statement is correct, Mr. Hobson will recomd. Bread. 284. Dennis Collins, South Park St. near the Don, has two children, oldest 4 year. Tailor but no Work. Wife Needle Woman but no Work either, wants Wood or Bread, Visited by Revd. Mr. Boddy. 285. James McCrum. labourer, out of Work, Wife and two children eldest 4 years Wife works as Laundress, but out of Employment Visited by Revd. Mr. Boddy 1/4 Wood 286. Ellen Tannin, Revd. Mr. Boddy called at several Houses, but cannot find any tidings of her, 287. Harriett Norton, 239 Palace St. 6 children, 5 at home, Eldest 16 years, husband alive a Carpenter out of Work, young Baby 12 Months old, wants Bread and Wood, Visited by Mr. Boddy. 288. Catharine Mack, Kingston road, west side of Railroad Track-four children Widow, bad Arm, Charwoman unable to get work, Visited by Revd. Mr. Boddy. 289. John Sturgess, sick, 60. Colered, Wife 29. 5 Children, Girl 11. Boy 10. Girl 5. Boy 4. and Boy 2. 130 Bishop St. Dr. Lett recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 268 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/268 January 28th 1859 290. Mary Hardy, 60. Widow. R.C. 234 Richmond St. has one Daughter 19. she was sewing, when Mr. Tyner visited, and the Mother Washing, they are tidy and comfortable, they want Wood, Mr. Tyner thinks it may be as well to let her have one 1/4 cord for once, but leaves the Committee to decide. 291. John Maley, 87 Richmond St. Irish, R.C. 45. Wife about the same age, 3 children, girl 9 Boy 7 and Boy 4. They are filthy, which is a proof that they are lazy, Mr. Tyner recomd. husband to break stones. 292. Mary Gallaghar, 144 1/2 York St. Irish, R.C. 42. says she is marrd. [married] that the husband has been in hospital, Mr. Tyner found the said husband next door, where he got shelter after coming out of hospital, say’s he dare not enter where his Wife Mary is, as Mrs. Green drives him out, recommends nothing. 293. Mary Spence, Irish, R.C. Widow, 50. one girl 16, at service at [dollars] 3 p. Month but can do nothing for her Mother, as she has no other children and looks like a hard case, Capt. Elmsley thinks he must leave it to the Committee to decide. 294. Messrs. Wm. J. Turner, & Mark Thrush, called on behalf of George Allan, an inmate of this institution, and proposed to pay a portion of the cost of his support, from the friends of the Odd Fellows Society, and desired to know how much the House would be content to take, as a permanent remuneration for his maintenance. Mr. Thrush lives 171 Centre Street. Referred to General Committee. See [Case] 439 (1858) 296. James Keating 24 wife 24 in confinement. R.C. Irish 62 Dummer St. in same House with ^Luke^ White who has 3 Children 1/4 Alld. [allowed] to come & work. 4 [pounds] of Bread to each. 297. \Mary\ ^Margt.^ Saunders St. Patk’s [Patrick’s] Market 35. Dennis husband in hospital. Mary 16 Anne 11 Margt 5. 1/4 Cord & 6 [pounds] of Bread. Mary to go to work or no more relief 298. Mrs. French, one child. Dr. Lett proposes to take child into orphan Home & then Mother to go to service. One loaf with no more 299. \Mary\ ^Anne^ Mulloney W. [widow] 68. 58 Dummer St. with Mrs. Kenny, who has 4 children 1/4 cord 6 lbs. [bread] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 269 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/269 February 1st 1859 300. Bridget Sullivan. with note from Mayor & report from Mr. Kennedy. young girl. no relatives. on Rees Warf. to come into house, until a place can be procured for her, It seems that she prefers being out, as she had not made her appearance 301. Mary Morrisson 23. W. [widow] seven weeks C of E. Thos. 3 years. Back, necessities. 2 [pounds] & soup \1\/\4\ \wood\ Mr. Thoms’ report. in same house with White. & White to come & to work. 302. Paul Filion, French Canadian 67. Bread & Soup. 303. Catherine Wiggins 26 Richd. [Richmond] St. opposite Wesleyan Chapel. 34 Deserted by Robt. Her husband. two children 7 & 4 sore leg. good reputation {8} [pounds] bread. Wood & Soup. Tuesday February 1st 1859. Present The Hon. Capt. Elmsley. Revd. Dr. Lett and Mr. E Hobson 304. Mary Caldwell, 50. husband deserted her, Ch of Engl. very delicate in health Son in the 100th Regt. [Regiment] Daughter 22 in Service at [dollars] 3 p. Month, Daughter 19 in Service at [dollars] 3 p. Month, Girl 3 at home, Lives in an awfull den, filthy in every way, for the sake of the Child Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. 305. Bridget Grimes, 36. husband to show himself, Boy 4 Boy 16 Months, Clean and tidy 306. Ann Walsh, 40. husband sick in bed, Girl 14 apprenticed to a dressmaker and Girl 11. both Girls Ch of Engl. Mother R.C. Father any thing or nothing as you please, Tolerable clean, has Wood to last ten days, would like some Bread and Soup, which Capt. Elmsley recomd. 307. Mary Kavanaugh, 17 Agnes St. Marrd. [married] Irish, R.C. Boy 4 Girl 1 year old, husband able and willing to work, Mr. Hobson recomd. that he should break Stone for Bread and Wood. 308. Mary Jane Hopkins 98 Elizabeth St. Widow 34. Colered, Methodist, Boy 16 in the States, Boy 15 in place at [dollars] 1.00 p. Week. Boy 10 at home, industrious. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood Cut. 309. Isabella Dunlop, 17 Elizabeth St. single appears about 30 years of age Mr. Hobson thinks she ought to go to service 310. Sarah White, North of the Necropolis, Irish. R.C. 32. husband 36. a labourer out of Work, 6 children, Boy 12. Girl 10. girl 8. girl 4. boy 2. girl 5 weeks old. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] Bread and Soup for the day, after to Work for relief 310. 311) Live in one house 311. Mary Morrison, Widow 23. Irish Ch of Engl. one Child 3 years old Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and Soup House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 270 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/270 February 2nd 1859. 312. Alcinda Buttler, lives in a low Tavern, the east side of Bay St. she has a Negro child of about 4 years, she came to the place about 6 Months ago. went to the Country returned about 6 Weeks since, she is destitute, Visited by Revd. Mr. Kennedy. 313. Catharine Wiggins, Richmond St. opposite Wesleyan Chapel, 34. deserted by her husband, has two children at home, girls 7 & 4. Ch of Eng. she has a good reputation, and a sore leg. Mr. Tyner recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. 314. John Morris, 87 Richmond St. R.C. Widower, aged 58. has no family, Mr. Tyner recomd. for him to go in the Country, and make a living as best he can the Committee to judge. 315. Ann Linch 159. Richmond St. no person of that name to be found there 316. Thomas Cook. 60. English, Ch of Engl. labourer has been 14 years in Toronto Paralyzed, no friends, has been a out Pensioner for some time, recomd. by Dr. Russell as a fit case to be admitted in to the House, admitted. 317. Sarah Eansor, Mrd. [married] 33. English, Ch of Engl. 4 Children, boy 12. boy 10. girl 6. boy 3 years old, near her confinement, both husband and Wife industrious, has a little Work each Day, but the family large, for which reason Mr. Hobson recomd. assistance. 318. Mathew Leach, 26 years of age, Ch of Engl. Ireland, a Brother somewhere at Perth Working about, he is Consumptive, was turned out the Hospital uncurable, has been allowed to stay in the Outbuilding, but on account of his illness admitted temporary in the House. Friday 4th February 1859. Present. Hon. Capt. Elmsley, Messrs. R. Cathcart. E. Hobson and Revd. Dr. Lett. 319. Margaret Lawrence, 126 John St. Marrd. [married] Ch of Engl. 48. husband 58. has one daughter at service, another trying to get a place, the Family appear respectable, but very poor, Mrs. Grassett recomd. them for Wood, Mr. Tyner thinks it may be as well, to let them have Wood for the present, and 6 [pounds] Bread for one Month. 320. Margaret Shirlock 37 Duke St. Mr. Thom cannot find her. 321. Margaret Phair 11 Sydenham St. no such number. 322. Jane Beaty 40. Marrd. [married] husband feeble old Man, one Child at home Girl 10. Ch of Engl. Ireland. Dr. Lett recomd. Bread & Soup. 323. George Monk 37. Ch of Engl. Irish, Wife and two Children, Boy 10. Girl 7. out of Employment, a Bookkeeper, goods seized for rent, in great distress, Wants Bread and Wood, recomd. for the same by Mr. Boddy. to have 8 [pounds] Bread and Wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 271 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/271 February 5th 1859. 324. James Prest, an Inmate 9 years of age, gone on trial previous of being bound, to Edward Martin, a Farmer of Mono, James is Brother to Joseph 5 years old, now in the House. See Case 236 (1858.) 325. Ellen Nightingale, 104. Pine St. Irish, Ch of Engl. Widow, 3 Boys’, one 14. prentice [apprentice] to a Carpenter, receives but little to assist for his Board, one Boy 11 and one 7 years of age, She has parted with everything for Bread, Mr. Thom, thinks it a very distressing Case, and recomd. Wood, 8 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 326. Margaret Potter, 81 Park Lane, Marrd. [married] 23 years of age, Canadian, Methodist. baby 3 Weeks old, husband a Smith. Mr. Hobson recomd. him to Work for Wood and Bread 327. Bridget Day. 99 Sayer St. Marrd. [married] 33 years of age, Irish, R.C. 3 children girl 4. girl 2. Boy 3 Months old, Mr. Hobson recomd. the husband to break stone for Wood and Bread 328. Elizabeth Reed, 184 1/2 Centre St. Marrd. [married] 30. English. Ch of Engl. 2 children girl 2 and girl 3 years old. Mr. Hobson recomd. husband to Cut Wood for Wood 329. Fanny Furlong, 25 Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 40. Irish. R.C. 3 children boy 13. girl 7. boy 5. husband said to be ill, but looks well, was told to see the Doctor at two OClock, if not able to Work, Mr. Hobson recomd. Bread and Wood 330. Jane Wood. 3 Sayer St. no person of that name known there. 331. Mary Looker. 86 Elizabeth St. no such number in the street, and no person of that name known there. 332. William Gallaghan, 44 Centre St. Marrd. [married] 44. Irish. R.C. 4 children girl 7. girl 5. Boy 3. Boy 1 year old, says he is ill and not able to Work, told to see the Doctor, if reported to be so, Mr. Hobson would recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread & Wood 333. Jakob Jones. 224 Sayer St. Mrd. [married] Cold. [Coloured] 26. Methodist, girl 2 year, and Girl 1 Month old, Mr. Hobson, recomd. the husband to break Stones for Wood and Bread 334. Mary Ward. 17 Agnes St. Mrrd. [married] 19. Canadian, Ch of Engl. No Children, but not able to find Work, husband had better break Stone for Wood and Bread. 335. James Armstrong, 58 Duke St. a Sadler, Irish. Ch of Engl. Wife 34. one Boy 8 years. husband says he is 43. and that he is unfit for Work at present with a sore shoulder, Mr. Thom recomd. he should come and see the Doctor. 336. Cannot find Jane Bowes. Mr. Thom Visited House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 272 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/272 February 7th 1859. 337. George Troyer. 420. King St. Nova Scotian, 47. Wife 36. Ch of Engl. unfit for Work with fever and Ague, and a little Asthma, Mr. Thom recomd. Wood and 6 [pounds] Bread. 338. \Ellen\ ^Elizabeth^ McCarty. Lives in same house, in an adjoining room with George Troyer, they both Cook at the same fire place, Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread, and if she continues to stop with Troyer to get 1/4 Cord Wood between them in three Weeks. 339. Catharine Cane or Kane 315 Queen St. Irish. R.C. 45. Widow. 3 children, Boy 15 Girl 9. Girl 6. Mr. Thom recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood for once, and 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week for a Month 340. Mary Jane Tremble, 150 Seaton St. Irish. Ch of Engl. 50. husband 50. a labourer or gardener, 5 children 10 to 5 years, Mr. Thom recomd. the husband to Work for Bread Wood and Soup. 341. Grace Darker. 67 Sumach St. was not at home when Mr. Thom Visited, she lives in the same House with Findlay a Tailor, and sleeps on his Work board. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and Soup, and if she stops with Findlay to have Wood in her turn. She is on the list now for 6 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 342. Margaret OBrien can not be found. 343. Margaret Morris. 30. Husband a Labourer, has a very bad sore under his Arm. Ch of Engl. Boy 3. Girl 11 Months, Neighbours speak well of them, Mrs. Grassett recomd. her strongly, Ague all Summer, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. 344. Margaret Conner. 44. husband seeking Work. Irish, R.C. 5 Children, Girl 18 at Service [dollars] 5 a Month, but will not give her parents anything, Boy 15 on a Farm at Collingwood, Girl 11. Girl 5 and Girl 3. Tries to get Washing, rather dirty, but for the Childrens sake Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 345. Catharine Meade 26. husband a labourer. He will present himself to Morrow. Irish. R.C. Boy 9 Months. A Nephew 7 years old depending upon them. She gets something by Shoebinding. Clean decent respectable people. 346. James Muirhead. 45. Widower. no children, afflicted much with Rheumatic pains all over, Neghbours say he is a quite sober body, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. Ireland. Prebt. [Presbyterian] 347. Catharine Cadwell. 30. husband died of hard drinking two Months ago sells Appl. [apples] and has Girl 8 and Girl 6. Filthy in person apartment and children, Nevertheless for the sake of the Children Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 273 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/273 Tuesday 8th February 1859 Present Messrs. R. Woodsworth. J. Tyner E. Hobson. R. Cathcart & Rev. Dr. Lett. 348. William Johnston, brought back to the Institution a boy apprenticed to him, on the 16th of April 1857. the Boy had a sore head at the time he was taking from the House, and instead of getting better, it has been getting worse, he is not able to keep him any longer as he has a family of his own, and is afraid it may affect them, he has nothing against the Boy, except the sore head 349. Mary Constantine 113 Queen St. Irish. R.C. 36. husband 40, a Tailor 2 children, Boy 5. Boy 6 Months, Mr. Thom recomd. 1/2 Cord Wood and 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week for one Month only. 350. John Farrell, 35. Widower. Ch of Engl. has a sore hand, not to [too] clean, 2 children, Boy 7. Girl 4. A Woman present, who seemed to be large in the family way, appear’d to have a great deal to say on his behalf, after enquiry it was found, they live together, but she is not his Wife, Capt. Elmsley will [not] recomd. such people, leaves the Committee to judge. 351. Sarah Good. 295 George St. No such person there. 352. Jane Dale. Adelaide St. in Palmers Yard, marrd. [married] no family, husband in jail, recomd. by Dr. Jones, Mr. Tyner, thinks perhaps it is best, to give her 1/4 Cord Wood, for the present. 353. Edward Herbert, aged 70, did live with son on Seaton St. Said son was to hard up himself these hard times to keep him any longer, having a Wife sickly and five small children, Mr. Thom thought, that his Son should, support, him, and so indeed he should, in ordinary times, but these are extra, ordinary times, Capt. Elmsley begs the Committee to reconsider his Case, and afford the poor old Man such relief as his age and Circumstances warrant 354. Mary Foster, back of 94 Duches [Duchess] St. English. Ch of Engl. 49. husband 53. A labourer not very stout, a boy 8 years of age, Mr. Thom recomd. 6 [pounds] Bread and Wood. 355. Widow McCauly 69 Queen St. is in St. James Ward, Mr. Thom called upon her and told her to go to Capt. Elmsley. 356. Margeret Brown, 29 Centre St. Widow. 50. Colered. Methodist, Mr. Hobson the {blank} 357. Nancy Riley. 66 Bishop St. Mard. [married] 35. Irish. R.C. husband 50. ill. 3 Children, husband to bring a certificate from the Doctor 8 [pounds] Bread for the present. House of Industry Minutes Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 274 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/274 Friday 11th February. 1859. Present. Rev. Dr. Lett and Messrs. E Hobson and R. Woodsworth 358. Jane Heeney See [Case] 516 (1858) referred to general Board. 359. Ellen Lawson 154 Palace St. Widow. 53. Ch of England. 2 Children. Sells Appl. [apples] and gets Money allowed from another son. Revd. Mr. Boddy recomd. Bread and Soup. 360. Sarah Johnston. 91 years of age, Ch of Engl. Would like some Wood and Bread. Revd. Mr. Boddy. 361. Margaret Hase 50 R.C. 2 children. Sells appl. [apples] and Sweet stuff Revd. Mr. Boddy recomd. Wood 362. Julia McCollough 39. R.C. 2 children, husband left her. Mr. Revd. Boddy recomd. Wood 363. Charlotte Miller. 7 York St. no such Number as 7 in said St. [street] Mr. Tyner 364. Margaret Mealey 87 Richmond St. has removed from there. 365. Sarah Halbert 479 1/2 Richmond St. West, Ch of Engl. 52. husband 58 has one Shilling p. Day Pension, is not able to Work, has 3 children, Boy 9. and two girls 12 & 6 years of age, they are very poor, they pay [dollars] 4 p. Month rent. Mr. Tyner recomd. for the present, Wood, 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week & Soup. 366. Margaret Cronan 43. Widow Irish. R.C. 3 children Boy 14. Boy 11. Girl 8. Tries to get Washing, but cannot succeed, Person, children and Apartment dirty. Nevertheless for the sake of the Children, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 367. Margaret McCarty. 30 Husband a Tailor, cannot get any employment, rather sickly, Boy 7. Boy and Girl Twins, 3. Girl 4 Months Irish. R.C. Tolerable clean & tidy Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. 368. Ann McAuliff 66. Widow. Son 40 in Montreal. Daughter 24 Marrd. [married] in this City, but has a family to Care for, decent old Body, carried a fruit Basket last Summer, but cannot do so this Cold Weather, Lives with the above McCarty, with whom Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood alternately, and Bread for herself and Soup. 369. Fanny Myers. 39 Marrd. [married] Irish. Ch of Engl. husband a Carpenter out of Employment 3 children. Boy 11 Girl 4. and Girl 18 Months, has been Visited by Revd. Mr. Grasset who recomd. Wood & Bread 370. Alfred Dumarse returned from Antony Shore, who has taking John Gillan in place as an apprentice, Dumarse has something the matter with his thigh and is sent to the Hospital. See [Case] 390 (1858) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 275 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/275 Tuesday 15th February 1859. Present. Mr. E Hobson and Revd. Dr. Lett. 371. John Barrett, 70 McMahon St. Irish. R.C. 74. Wife 60. one girl 19 Paralized, 6 [pounds] Bread and Wood. on Mr. Thoms recommendation. 372. Sarah Hardiman, 44 James St. Widow. 60. Irish. Ch of Engl. one Boy 19. gone to the Country to look for Work. She stops with Richard Burr, an old Man and cooks at his stove, Mr. Thom recomd. them to have 1/4 Cord Wood for once, and 4 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 373. Michael Coulter, 113 Nelson St. 55. Irish, Ch of Engl. Wife 50. Mr. Thom recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood Cut, and 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 374. Mathew Dale, 87 Richmond St. 40. R.C. a Wife. an Girl 15. Mr. Tyner recomd. 1/4 Cord Wood and no more. 375. Anne Prickett 89 Richmond St. in the yard, Mrd. [married] 28. recomd. by Mrs. Strachan two children, one 2 years, one 4 Months, Mr. Tyner recomd. Bread Wood & Soup 376. Hannah McDowell. 15 Shepard St. in the yard, not at home when Mr. Tyner called, but on enquiry he found her to be a proper object of Charity and recomd. her as such. 377. Mary Kane 49 Boulton St. Mrd. [married] Ch of Engl. Husband away for three Weeks seeking Work, 3 Children. 6, 3 and 10 Months old. recomd. to Mr. Tyner by Mrs. Strachan, who recomd. Wood for one Month. and Bread and Soup. 378. Died this day, George Graham, of general Debility. See Case 46 (1858) Friday 18th February 1859. Present The Revd. Mr. Borland 379. Eliza Death, 34 Duches [Duchess] St. Widow. English, Ch of Engl. 47. a Boy 12 years of age, sells Newspapers, Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, and Wood 3 Weeks from the time that Margaret Keef got hers’ last, as they both Cook at one Stove. 380. Mary Cavanagh. Irish. R.C. 61. husband 64. Mr. Thom recomd. the Man for Work. 381. Lucy Ronan, 2nd. Door Bethunes Lane, of [off] George St. Irish. R.C. 20 years of age, husband gone to the Country, one Child 2 Months old. 382. Biddy Burke, lives in the same room with the above, Irish. R.C. 22. 2 Children 4 and two years. husband gone away, these two Cook at the same Stove Mr. Thom recommends 1/4 Cord Wood for once and four pound of Bread each for two Weeks, to see what returns their husbands make, as they are looking for them. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 276 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/276 February 18th 1859. 383. Elizabeth Robertson, Canadian, 23. Presbt. husband 30, appears to be far gone in Consumption, one child 2 1/2 years old, Mr. Thom recomd. 10 Bushel Coke and 6 [pounds] Bread p. Week. they live back of 92 Duches [Duchess] St. 384. McDowell, 24 Centre St. to be continued on the Books. 385. Elisa Jackson, 50 Centre St. Mrrd. [married] Colered. 30. Methodist, one Child living with her Sister, who was Confined about a Week ago, and has another Child about 2 years old, both their husbands in the Country looking for Work. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood for once and no more. 386. Frances McMorris, 62 Elizabeth St. Marrd. [married] 50. Irish. Ch of Engl. Son a Shoemaker wants Wood, but husband to break Stone for it. 387. Lucy Ann Preston, 85 Elizabeth St. Widow. 33 Colered, Baptist, 6 Children Boy 17. boy 15. boy 11. girl 9. boy 7. girl 5. all out of Work. She appears a clean industrious Woman, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood for this time only. 388. Bridget Williams, 75 Sayer St. Marrd. [married] 30. Irish. Ch of Engl. 2 Children Boy 3 and Boy 1 year old, husband in the Country, Mr. Hobson recommended before, that if any thing can be done, the husband has to come to Work. 389. John Koyle 55. Widower, Son 21 Foundry Man out of Work, Girl 19 Married and poor, Boy 12. Girl 11. Girl 10 at Service no Wages, Irish. R.C. able and willing to Work will present himself to Morrow. 390. Mary Kelly. 30. Widow, Irish, R.C. Girl 1. quite delicate, tries to get Washing but cannot, rather dirty, lives in a bad Neighbourhood, but is well spoken of, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. 391. Sarah Ann Condall. 36. husband a Butcher in Winter, Gardener in Summer but now out of Work, Boy 10. Girl 7. Girl 2. Ch of Engl, decent in appearance he will present himself to Morrow. 392. Jane Doughty 38. husband a Bricklayer, out of Work. Decent folks. Boy 10 Girl 8 Boy 6. Boy 3 Girl 1. Ch of Engl. He will present himself to Morrow for Work- 393. Jane Bell. 36. Husband a Bricklayer, Ch of Engl. Boy 12. Girl 10. Girl 8. Girl 4. Girl 9 Months, decent people, he will present himself to Morrow for Work. 394. Miles Kelly. Could not find him out. 395. Annie Campbell. Not to be found House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 277 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/277 February 21/ 1859. 396. Jane Cummings, 45. husband has a very sore leg indeed, occasioned by a kick from a horse about 12 years ago, which was then healed but owing to his habits of excessive intemperance for several years past, it has again broken out, and now renders him quite unable to work. he might be cured if he would refrain from drink. Boy 11. Boy 9. The former sells Newspapers, and the latter is in delicate health, Irish. R.C. They live in a horrid den, buried in filth, Capt. Elmsley thinks, it best for the Committee to judge. 397. Catharine Costello, 35. Widow, Irish. R.C. Boy 7. decent body, clean and tidy get’s Washing when ever she can, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread & Soup. 398. Ann Campbell. Not to be found. 399. Christina McDonnell 38. Widow. Irish. R.C. two children, Asthmatic, Rheumatic, Spasmodic, was a Cook once, but was obliged to quit service on account of ill health, poor weakly looking Creature, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. Tuesday 22nd February 1859. Present, Messrs. Hobson. Forster [Foster] and Revd. Dr. Barclay 400. Ann Rushford, in lane east of Burrows, Jarvis St. Irish. R.C. 40 years. husband 50, 4 children, Ann 11. Nelly 9. Phil 6 and Pat 1 year old, Mr. Thom recomd. Work for relief. 401. Miles Kelly 30. Labourer, recommended by Capt. Elmsley for Work. 402. Patrick Smith, has a Wife and two children he has no work and Consequently in great distress. Mr. Tyner recomd. him to break stone. 403. Bridget Rogers, 312 Queen St. Widow, Irish. R.C. 48 years of age, 5 Children John 23 and Morris 21. out of Work. Bridget 12. Margaret 7 and Lousia 2 years, Mr. Thom recomd. a little Work for a little relief. 404. Mary Stewad, Widow, 60. Irish. R.C. No Children, not more than half witted Carried a Basket in the Summer, but Cannot do that in the cold weather, at her time of life, tolerable clean. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood Bread and Soup. 405. Mary Huges, 50. Widow, no children, respectable in person and apartment is a good seamstress, but during these hard times can get no employment is therefore in great need, Capt. Elmsley, recomd. Bread Wood and Soup. 406. James Cunningham, recommended by Mr. Thom for Work, likewise recommended by Dr. Barclay. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 278 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/278 Friday 25th Fbr. 1859. Present Messrs. Hobson. Foster and Dr. Barclay. 407. Mary Ann Creighton afflicted with sore eyes, has been in the General Hospital for about 5 Months, sent by Dr. Gardner with the request that she be admitted in the House of Industry, the Weekly Committee refer the Case to the General Committee, and in the mean time send her back to the Hospital. 408. Sarah James, 38. husband a printer, but has been out of Work a long time, and has been getting a little Employment at the Lawyers Hall by Writing. Girl 12. Boy 10, Girl 8, Girl 13 Months. Ch of Engl. Mrs. Grasset Mrs. Badgely and Mr. Gilmor will give her recommendations, which if she produces, Capt. Elmsley would recomd. Bred Wood and Soup. They have also been keeping Tavern, but have failed in making any thing of that, they have a large quantity of furniture but it is seized for debt, Capt. Elmsley did not see the husband, but he will show himself on Tuesday. They had relief from this House last Winter. 409. James Lennon, 55, able and willing to Work if he could get it, a labourer. Wife in delicate health, and getting quite deaf from disease. Daughter 25 Marrd. [married] in Weston, but very poor, Daughter 21 in Service at [dollars] 3 p. Month but gives nothing, Daughter 16, Boy 15, Grandson 5. Decent people and clean, husband will show himself to Morrow, to be put on Stone breaking. 410. Mary Lavell, Capt. Elmsley has visited this Woman before, and a renewal of his acquaintance confirmed the previous estimate he had formed of her, as a good-for-nothing, She and Margaret Trenor live in the same room, but they both accused one another of selling the Wood they got from this Institution, and also from another benevolent establishment. Both R.C. Capt. Elmsley earnestly advises that they be both struck of [off] our Books, for every thing 411. James Griffin, 90 Agnes St. Marrd. [married] Cold. [Coloured] Methodist, one child a Girl 3 years old, bad hand, not able to Work for a few Weeks, Mr. Hobson recomd. Bread 4 [pounds] p. Week and Wood. 412. Ellen Doody, Corner of Duke and Ontario St. Widow. Irish, R.C. 37 years old 5 children, one 17. sickly, and one 13, Girl 19. Girl 15. And girl 9 years. they are out of Employment, Mr. Thom recomd. them strongly for Employment for relief. 413. Pat Galley 144 Queen, No such Number in Queen St. 414. Mary Hutson 232 Richmond St. no such person to be found. 415. Sarah White, Mr. Thom recomd. the Husband for Work. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 279 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/279 Tuesday 1st March 1859. Present. Messrs J. Thom and E. Hobson. 416. Catharine Roany, 28 Edward St. Marrd. [married] 25. Irish. R.C. one child a year old, her husband left her about 3 Months ago for Montreal she appears a clean industrious Woman, but unable to obtain Work, Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood cut. 417. Charlotte Hudson, 224 Sayer St. Marrd. [married] 25 years of age, Colered four children, husband refuses to Work for relief, Mr. Hobson reported this Case a few Weeks before [1858 Case 751? Elizabeth Hudson?]. 418. Francis Wardrobe, 89 1/2 Sayer St. 418 1/2. William Robinson, died this day in the outbuilding of Consumption a Native of Ireland, Ch of Engl. 50 years of age, Mr. Grassett sent the Man here 3 days ago. 419. Jonathan Lodine 24 Colrd. [Coloured] gardener in Summer. Cut wood in Winter but finds it difficult to obtain employment these hard times. Wife Washes when she can get it girl 15 Months. very decent-like people. Clean and tidy in every respect. He will show himself (for Work if any is to be had) on Friday next recomd. by Capt. Elmsley. 419 1/2. William Pellatt aged 6 years sent to the house by Mr. Grassett his parents being sent to Gaol for a Month. 420. McDonald Sarah 21 years of Age single recommend by Mr. R. Gilmor for admission to the House the board will admit her. Roman Catholic 421. Mathew Maher, 107 Nelson St. 40 years of age. R.C. Wife about 40, rather delicate, unfit for Work, Mr. Thom recomd. them as a deserving Case. 422. Catharine Allen. 31. Husband deserted her, 2 children. Boy 3. Boy 1 1/2. and near her confinement again. All her friends are still in Ireland. Lives at the back of 73 Stanley St. seems respectable, clean and tidy in her person, and Children. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood and Soup which she recd. [received] at her former residence. 423. Amanda Skyler, Adelaide St. near Yonge St. 65 years of age Ch of Engl. has no one to provide for her, she lives with a friend who is poor also. Mr. Tyner recomd. 4 [pounds] Bread and Soup. 424. Honora Sullivan. 30. Widow. R.C. 4 children. Boy 11. Girl 9. Boy 7. Boy 4. opposite 82 Stanley St. decent, Washes when she can get it. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread Wood & Soup. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 280 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/280 Tuesday 22 March 1859 Present Messrs. Hobson, Thom & Revd. T.S. Kennedy 425. Mrs. Westley a Widow lives in Boulton Street has been afflicted for the last four weeks with inflammation of the legs refused to be taken into the hospital, recommended by Dr. Lett, and ordered to be admitted into the house 426. Mrs. Sarah Cook Widow applied to have her little boy admitted into the House his name Jacob seven years and two months old, she wishes to get a situation and will then pay for the board of the child. ordered to be admitted for a short time. 427. Mathew Minnick an old pensioner, brought up for having left the house without leave and returning very drunk. Committee ordered him to be put out into the sheds for a week-and if he leave the house he is never to be readmitted. 428. March 23/59. Catharine Ryan 5 years of age, and Elisa McCarty about 16 years of age, Blind, both Children have been Inmates of the House before, Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate sent them to Day to be taking Care of, during their Parents Imprisonment. Friday 25 March Present Mr. Hobson, Rev. T.S. Kennedy Messrs. Thom & Tyner 429. James McMahon a Boy about 6 years of age, sent to the House by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, his Mother having been this day Committed for a Month to jail, for disorderly Conduct. 430. March 26th Sent by the Mayor, a Boy about 2 years old, he was dropped on the 24th instant near Mr. W. Gilley’s House, 62 Temperance St. about 5 OClock in the Morning, a Woman was seen running away from the spot. Tuesday 29th March 1859. Present, Messrs. E. Hobson. J. Thom & J. Tyner. 431. Esther Nesbet. applies to the Committee to be sent to Kingston. Widow 25. Ch of Engl. Ireland. one Child Girl 2 years old, has friends in Kingston. Supt. ordered to send her to Kingston and pay her fare. 432. James Patton, Widower, 34. R.C. has been in Hospital for 2 Months with frostbitten hands, he was sent here by the Mayor to be admitted for a Week, by that time he thinks he may be able to Work. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 281 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/281 Friday, 1st April 1859 Present. Messrs. E. Hobson, J. Thom, & J. Tyner. 433. Judy Dempsey 53. Widow. R.C. Girl 19 at Service. [dollars] 4 a month, pay's her mothers rent, Boy 17 at Service for Board Lodging, & Clothing; intends to go on Board a Vessel on the Lake in the Spring. Boy 12 lives with her, She is in a very delicate State of health, and quite unable to earn her living. She has, She say's, a great palpitation of the heart; if the Doctor confirms this is sufficient reason for her inability to Work, Captain Elmsley would recomd. that she be continued for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Mr. McDonell one of our Trustees, speaks highly of her Moral Character, having known her for some years. 434. Robert Jones, 63. Irish. Ch of Engl, this is the second Time that he promised the Committee, that he would not come any more by receiving a Loaf of Bread. 435. Amanda Skyring. 62. Married. Canadian. Applied to the Committee to be admitted in the House, as she is not able to procure Work sufficient to keep herself, and she has no one to provide for her, the only Son she has is in New York. N.Y. and her husband has been a Inmate of this house since Novbr. 1857. The Committee admitted her, on Condition, to make herself general usefull. She seems a very decent old Woman. Ch of Engl. Admitting 436. April 4th Thomas Cook, died this day, of Paralyses. See [Case] 316. Thursday 5th April 1859. Present. The Revd. Mr. Grasett, Revd. Dr. Lett. Messrs. E. Hobson & J. Thom. 437. Nancey Moore. Her ration of Bread to be restored See Wood Book. 438. Mary Rutherford. do. [Ditto] do. [ditto] 439. Mary Butler, recommended by Colonel Savage to be restored to her ration of Bread for a Month or Two. Referred to the Visitor of the Ward in which she resides. 440. Mrs. Woodward, applies for the restoration of the Children of Elizabeth Prest. The application to be referred to the general Committee. 441. Margaret Hendrie, applies for restoration of rations. Her husband to be examined by the Medical Officer 442. Anna Kyle, her husband to be examined by the Doctor at two OClock to day. If found unfit for work, her ration to be continued for a short time. 443. Betsey McCarty. Applies for ration refused. 444. Elisa Polland to have rations for a couple of Months, on recommendations of Visitors of the Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 282 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/282 April 5/59 445. Bridget Driscold, to recieve 6 [pounds] Bread for 6 Weeks on recommendation of Visitor 446. Mary Finch, to have 6 [pounds] of Bread for 2 Months. 447. Ellen Healey. 8 [pounds] of Bread for a Month. 448. Eliza Powell, recommended by Visitor of the Ward & the Mayor. to have 12 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 449. Margaret Burns. 8 [pounds] of Bread for one Month. 450. Mary Flinn. referred to Visitor of Ward. recomd. by Capt. Elmsley 8 [pounds] of Bread for 6 Weeks 451. Jane Miller. applies for Wood refused. 452. Eliza Gunsell, referred to Visitor of Ward 453. Ann Sawtell, to be restored to her ration, 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 454. Catherine Steward, recommended by Dr. Lett. to be restored to her ration of Bread. 455. Sarah Ryan, her ration of 4 [pounds] Bread to be restored 456. Mary Ann Sullivan. Mr. Thom Visitor of Ward. recomd. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 457. Ann Duffy. recommended by Revd. Mr. Kennedy, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. for a short Time 458. Ellen Rogers. recommended by the Revd. Dr. Lett, to be continued on the List for 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week, to have 2 [pounds] Bread p. Week Friday 8th April 1859. Present. The Revd. Mr. Grasett, Mr. J. Rowell and Mr. J. Thom. And Mr. Hobson. 459. Salina Mason. Recommended by Revd. Dr. Lett, to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week for 6 Weeks. 460. Mary Young, 4 [pounds] of Bread for this day only. 461. Mrs. Barrow, recommended by Mrs. Ridout for half a Cord of Wood, there is no Wood in the yard, and no more given out this season. but in this Case the Committee will allow a 1/4 Cord of Wood, the husband of the Woman is in the last Stage of Consumption. 462. Ann Nickols. recommended by Mr. Thom, Ward Visitor, to be continued on List for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and 1/8 Cord Wood for once. She is a poor helpless and very deserving old Woman. 463. Mary Rutherford. To come and see the Doctor at 2 OClock, and if found not able to Work, to be restored to 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Visited by Capt. Elmsley, and highly recommended by Mrs. Grasett. 464. Johanna Lavett, Colered, to have no more relief this Summer. 465. Mary McKeever, to be restored to her ration of Bread. 4 [pounds] p. Week by Dr. Lett. 466. Mary McCauseland, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread for this day only. 467. Mary Ann Boughton, recommended by Ward Visitor Capt. Elmsley, for 6 [pounds] of Bread, but as the Children are grown up, and some in Employment earning Money, The Weekly Committee Consider she ought to do without relief from the House during the Summer Months. 468. Margaret Jones, recommended by Capt. Elmsley. to be restored to 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 283 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/283 April 9/59 469. Mary Marritt, to be restored to her ration of 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. recomd. by Mr. Hobson 470. Charlotte Heath, Widow. 70. Ch of Engl. English. 17 Edward St. recommended by Mr. Hobson. to be continued on the List for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 471. April 11th died this Day, Adam Baker 91 years of age. See [Case] No. 11 [Case 11 1/2, Dutch from Whitchurch] & 438 (1858): Tuesday 12th April 1859. Present. Mr. J. Doel and the Revd. Dr. Lett. 472. Martha Ann Beaty, recommended by Capt. Elmsley, to be restored to 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week, for 6 Weeks 473. Susanna Pooler, recommended by Dr. Lett to be restored to her ration of 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 474. Edward Byrne, 64. Single. R.C. Ireland. only one Arm, not able to support himself, wishes to become an Inmate, Mr. Westmacott send a Note stating, that the Cashier of the Bank of Upper Canada would like to have the Man admitted, if there is room. The Weekly Committee admitted him. 475. Mary Phair, recommended by Dr. Lett to be restored to 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 476. George Fraser, still under Hospital treatment and unfit for Work. Mr. Thom recommends them, to be continued on the List for 6 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 477. Patrick Casey, recommended by the Revd. Mr. Boddy, to be continued on the relief List for 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 478. Bridget Henesy, Power St. and Mary Skivington 51 1/2 Duches St. Mr. Thom visited, but cannot find them, and no one in the Nighbourhood knows any thing about them. Friday 15th April 1859. Present, Mr. J. Doel and Rev. Dr. Lett. 479. James Kennedy, to be readmitted in the House.The Trustees have come to a understanding, regarding Kennedy's Pension (See [Case] 744. A.D. 1858.) 480. Mary Brothers. recommended by Mr. Thom, to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 481. Isabella Philips. 146 Terauly St. Widow, 38, Irish, Ch of Engl. Girl 20. Girl 14, and an Idiot Boy 18. the Poor Woman lost her Eye sight, Mr. Hobson recomd. 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 482. Anne Sawtell. Brunswick Terrace Spadina Avenue. bread 4 [pounds] 1 month. 483. Elizabeth Capel, No. 8 Terauly St. Visited by Mr. Hobson, who recomd. her to be put on the List for 4 [pounds] of Bread, for one Month. 484. Jemima Clements, recommended by Mr. Doel. to be continued on the List for 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, if she brings a line from Revd. Dr. Lett, Ward Visitor. ^S. Lett.^ 485. Edward Jones, died in General Hospital, April 16/59. See his Case 286. (1858) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 284 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/284 Tuesday 19th April 1859. Present. The Revd. Dr. Green and Mr. J.P. Battersby. 486. Sarah Trim. applied for admission, but as she belongs to Cobourg, and was sent back there, in Septbr. last, at the expense of the House [1858 Case 333], the Committee ordered her to find her way back this time as best she may. 487. Mary Brown, an Inmate applied to the Board to be allowed to go out some times, the Committee gave her to understand, that if she was allowed to go out, to come home sober, or else, remain out altogether. 488. Rebecca Amos, recommended by Mr. Hobson to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, for a Month the family is down with the small pox, and are in great need. 489. Jemima Clements, to be restored to her ration of 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week Entered before Friday 20th April 1859 Present. Mr. Battersby 490. A male child, four Weeks old, was sent to the House yesterday evening at half past nine, by the Revd. Dr. Lett, at whose door the child had been left. packed up in a Basket. as the child is so very young. and sickness in the House at present. I thought it advisible to take it right away to a Wet Nurse, at 4 Dollars p. Month. of which the Weekly Committee has approved of. The Revd. Dr. Lett has since traced out the Mother whose name is Rachael Dixon. he intends to have her brought to punishment. The Child is at Nurse at Mrs. Duggen, in Stanley St. near Victoria St. 491. Louisa Bolton, recommended by the Revd. Dr. Lett to be restored to her ration of 6 [pounds] of Bread for a Month longer. has 2 Children 4 & 3 yrs of age has a husband, but has no work. ^case to be reported on afresh^ 492. April 23th died this Day a Male Child about 3 Months old. Consumption See [Case] 690 (1858) [mother Eliza Nolan] Tuesday 26th April 1859. Present. Messrs. R. Yates and E. Hobson. 493. Julia Dwyer, 25. Married, Ireland. R.C. 3 Children, husband away seeking Work. Mr. Thom recomd. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week for a Month. 494. Elizabeth Farrel, to be admitted temporally for a few days in the outbuilding. 495. Sarah Gillaghan, an Inmate, brought before the Committee, for fighting and Quaralling with other Inmates, and for making use of profane Language. The Weekly Committee, ordered Superintendent to lock her up, keep her upon Bread and Water, and if that wont Tame her, to Cut of [off] her hair. 495. Sarah Trim, if Superintendent gets no answer to his letter, from the Mayor and the Revd. Mr. Shortt of Port Hope, to send her back there. as soon as possible, and to pay her Fare. See Case 486. 496. Anne ODonnell, Sister to Ellen Jane, and Margaret. gone on Trial with Dr. Rolls of Wardville. C. W. [Canada West] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 285 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/285 April 27. 1859. 497. Recd. from Mr. J.W. Collins, Treasurer of the Township of Whitchurch the sum of nine Dollars in full, for Keeping of Dilliabough [1858 Case 11 1/2, David Dillabough, Dutch from Whitchurch, Case 31 died] and Baker [1858 Case 11 1/2, Adam Baker, Dutch from Whitchurch, 1859 Case 471, died] 498. James McMahon, who was taken away by his Mother, a few days ago. was sent back to Day by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be admitted in the House as the Mother has been sent to Jail again for a Month. April 28/59. 499. James Hunter, a boy about 14 Months old. Taking away from Mary Dyson his Nurse. and brought to the House. Friday April 29th 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. 500. Sarah Williams, to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 501. Ann Holborn, to receive 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, until she leaves for England. 502. Ellen Fitzpatrick, strongly recommended by Capt. Elmsley (Ward Visitor) to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 503. Margaret Mahon, strongly recommended by the Revd. Mr. Borland for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, to bring a line from Mr. Hobson Ward Visitor Tuesday May 3th 1859. Present Messrs. R. Cathcart & J. Tyner. 504. John Shea, Irish. R.C. Lost part of his feet by frost, wants Money to set himself up to pedle, Weekly Committee refused given any Money. 504 1/2. Anna Newberry, applied for assistance to support a child 2 Months old. which was found on the Side Walk near the Don Bridge, female Child nothing known about the Parents. the Weekly Committee allowed [dollars] 2.00 per Month, and 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. To Commence from the first day of May, 1859. 505. Mr. G. Coles Tender for May [at] 7 1/2 [pence] per 4 [pounds] Loaf, accepted. 506. Eliza Powell, to be taken of [off] the Bread List, as her husband is back, and her Boys old enough to Work. Friday May 6th 1859. Present. Mr. E. Hobson 507. James Byrne, sent here by Dr. Gardner, and recomd. by Dr. McCaul, to see if he can be admitted for a time, the Weekly Committee can not admit any Person not belonging to Toronto, and this Man belongs to Cobourg 508. Mary Bennett, recommended by Mr. Tyner Ward Visitor, to be put on the List for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 509. Mary Butler. 33. Widow. Irish. R.C. Blind and Paralized, has been an Out door pensioner for Years. Sent by the Mayor to be admitted. Admitted by the Weekly Committee. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 286 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/286 Tuesday May 10th 1859. Present Mr, E Hobson 510. Anne Woodcock, Widow. English. Ch of Engl. 2 Children, has been living in the States for five years, wants relief, advised to go to the Mayor to see if he will send her back again, to have a loaf of Bread in the meantime. 511. Mary Brown, asked leave to go to Church last Sunday, was seen leaving the Church during Service, and has not returned since, to the House, she is an old offender. 512. Charles Mitchell 54 Scotch. Presbt. Family in Scotland. Sent to the House by the Mayor, to be admitted for one Month, as he expects some funds out from home, and is destitute at present. admitted by Weekly Committee 513. Esther Merchant, died this Day (May 12/59) of Inflamation see [Case] 384 (1858) Friday May 13th 1859. Present. Mr. E. Hobson and Mr. J. Tyner 514. Jane Lancaster, 30. Widow. Ch of Engl. Native of Ireland. 6 Children, two given up to the Orphan's Home, and two to this Institution by the advice of the Revd. Mr. Kennedy. a girl 8 and a Boy 3 years of age, She will be enabled to get her own living now. having only one child at home, the Committee think that ^she^ ought to do without relief from the House. (took the usual Letter) 515. Rose Condle. Girl 17 years of age, English. Ch of Engl. To be admitted until she gets a place. Tuesday May 17th 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson & Rev. J. Borland 516. Jane Murray. 20 years of Age, from Ireland has lived in Toronto about 5 years. Is a Roman Catholic. Has been in the House twice before. Has also been in the Hospital. Is unable to do any hard work: Can {write}. Also. 517. Mary Burns. 19 years of age. From Ireland. Has lived in Toronto about 5 years. Has very weak eyes and cannot therefore earn her living. Is a member of the Church of Rome. This as much as the preceding case- referred by the visitor, Mr. Tyner. 518. Mary Leonard. An inmate of the House is permitted in her application to leave the house. She wants to go to Kingston. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 287 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/287 May 17th 1859 519. Sent Notice to the Revd. Mr. Grasett, about providing Places for Emma and Robert Lancaster (according to rule) both Children belonging to the Church of England. 520. Mary Sullivan, 42. Married, Irish. R.C. 2 children and a drunken husband, she is recommended by the Revd. Dr. Lett, for 6 [pounds]of Bread for herself and two Children, for two Weeks. No. 6 Queen St. West. May 20th Friday Present. The Revd. Mr. Borland and Mr. E. Hobson 521. Sarah Kilroy. Widow. Church of Rome. About 35 years of age. Has three Children. two girls and a boy. See the case reported No. 6. referred to Mr. Tyner. 522. James Barron. 56 years of age. a Widower. from Ireland. Member of the Church of Rome. Recommend by Messrs. Rice Lewis & C. Gamble. is unable to do any thing for his Maintenance. Is admitted subject to the Drs. examination. Dr. Haswell thinks Barron is a fit Case for admission. 523. Maria Free. this case referred to Mr. Thom for examination. 524. Thomas Killally. see this Case reported [Case] 133. (1858) Has recd. assistance from the House at various, and as well, as been an inmate. He is now suffering from parallasis of the side. Is unable to work. Has a Wife, living in the Country. Has two Children. two daughters, the one is 17. years old and other 9. both from home. This Case referred to Capt. Elmsley. ^Capt. Elmsley, leaves the Committee to decide, the Committee, will not do anything for him, as he left the House of Providence, and took his Child out June 9^. 525. Mary Jennings. (See Case 590. 1858) Case referred to Mr. Tyner. 526. Eliza Wheat over 60 years of age, is a Widow. Has no Children or other Relatives in the City. From Ireland. Has residence in Canada over twenty years. Is a Member of the Church of England. This case will be examined by Mr. Hobson, and if a proper one she will be admitted to the House. 527. Elizabeth Monday. Referred to Mr. Tyner. 528. Catherine Ridout. (99. Stanley St.) referred to Capt. Elmsley. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 288 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/288 529. Margaret {Graney}. Widow with 3 Children. Has been visited by Mr. Hobson. Is recommended to receive 6 [pounds] bread per Week. 530. Mary Burns and Jane Murray. were visited by Mr. Tyner. and being unable to earn a living are allowed 4 [pounds] of bread per Week. 531. Jessy Sullivan 24. Ireland. R.C. Lost one leg, wishes to be admitted into the House of Industry, his friends in New York and Rochester, advised to find his way to his friends. 532. John McFall, 8 years old, Canadian, Ch of Engl. His mother is sent to Hospital, admittted until his Mother gets better. Taken away by Mary Scholes (his Godmother) May 24 533. Sarah Philips, to be on the Bread List for 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 534. Mathew Leach. Died this day; of disease of the heart. See Case 318. (1859) May 24/59 Tuesday May 24th 1859. Present Messrs. E. Hobson and James Foster. 535. Mary Jane Thompson, and William Thompson, two Colered children, from 12 to 14 years of age. Sent by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be admitted in the House, as they are destitute. The Girl has been an Inmate before, and given a great deal of Trouble, also she denies the fact of her having been here, and is giving such unsatisfactory account of herself that Mr. Foster thinks it proper to make some enquirys about her, before they are properly admitted. to stay in the outbuilding the mean time. 536. George Woods, Colered, Widower, 82. Methodist, has no means of supporting himself. recommended by the Lord Bishop of Toronto, who has known him since 1832, to be admitted for the present. 537. Maria Jennings, Widow, 3 children, Irish, R.C. Recommended by Mr. Tyner to be restored to 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 538. Elizabeth Mundy. Deserted by her husband Irish. R.C. 4 Children, Mr. Tyner recommends 6 [pounds] of Bread for the present. The Mother is only 32. if the children could be disposed of she may go to service. 539. Sarah Kilroy, Widow. 34. Irish. R.C. 3 children, girl 15 at Service, a Boy 9. and Girl 6. at home, Mr. Tyner recommends, the children to be given up to the Sisters, or this House, and for the Mother to go to Service, or else we may be burdened with them for years to come. The above three persons live in 132 Richmond St. the old Emigrant House. 540. George Smith a Boy 8 years of age, an Inmate, gone on Trial with Alex Taylor Farmer of Gwillembury. See Case 365 (1858). 541. Mary Ann Irving to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 542. Mary Jane Thompson. Taking to Jail. May 25. (See Case 535). House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 289 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/289 May 25th 1859. 543. James Nealy. An Inmate left the Institution, without asking Leave 544. Harriett Westly, 26. Irish. Ch of Engl. Died this day, May 26th of Consumption 545. Mary Miller, removed to St. Georges Ward, The Revd. Mr. Kennedy, recommends that she be continued on the Bread List. 4 [pounds] p. Week. Friday 27th May 1859. Present Messrs. E. Hobson and James Foster. 546. Mary Sullivan, to be continued on the Bread List until the 15th of June, for 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 547. Mary Brown, to be admitted again, on Condition that she is not to be allowed to go out again, and she should leave without leave, not to be admitted again, See Case 511. 548. Henry Daniels, 33. English. Ch of Engl. Single, Painter by trade, worked for Mr. Thompson Yonge St. Fell of [off] a Scaffold and broke his wrist, to be admitted until his arm gets well. Recomd. By Mr. Wiman. 549. Charlotte Heath, to be restored to 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, recomd. by Mr. Hobson. 550. Mary Bennett. Recommended by Mr. Stayner and Mr. Tyner Ward Visitor to have 8 [pounds] of Bread instead of 4 [pounds] husband sick, and herself near her Confinement. See [Case] 508. Tuesday 31th May 1859. Present Messrs. J. Thom and E. Hobson. 551. Elizabeth Edwards, 11 years of age, Orphan. Parents died in Niagara about 3 years ago, Mrs. Godson of Toronto brought her from Niagara as a Servant. The girl left about 2 Months ago, on account of bad treatment, Religion not known. She is to be admitted for a time. 552. Mary Scott. recommended by Capt. Elmsley to be put on the Bread List, for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, permanently, See his report Case 165. To have 4 [pounds] ^Bread^ p. Week. 553. Mrs. Galespy, from Maitland, applies to have her child admitted 2 Weeks old. recomd. by the Committee to go to the Mayor and see if he will give her a pass to take her to Lockport where her Mother resides. 554. Thomas Killalee, 60. Widower, no friends in America, crippled by Paralysis, unable to Work. Was dismissed from the House of Providence for frequent breach of the Rules, Sober Man. Capt. Elmsley leaves his Case to the Committee. See Case 524. Committee will not relieve this Case. 555. Sarah Duggan, a Female Foundling, has been out at Nurse, at the Expense of the House, with Mrs. Ball. Markham. The Child has been taken back to the House this day. See page 142. Case 207. (1857) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 290 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/291 June 1st 1859. 556. Mary Ann Ball, removed in to St. Patricks Ward, recomd. by the Revd. Dr. Lett, to be continued on the Bread List. 557. Mary Butler, asked leave to go out yesterday, and has not returned since, \most\ it is likely, she has returned to her old place where she used to stop. Friday 3th June 1859. Present Messrs. E. Hobson and J. Thom. 558. Patrick Curran, 76. Ireland. R.C. seeks admission in to the House, no room at present, he say’s, if he could be assisted with a Loaf of Bread p. Week. that would enable him to get long. recomd. By Mr. Lawler M.D. 559. Rachael Philips, 37. Colered, husband left her. 3 children, girl 9. Boy 5. and Boy 3 years of age, wants to get her two youngest Children admitted in the House, No. 88 Sayer St. Mr. Hobson will visit. 560. John Scott, wants relief for himself and Family, able Man, has been offered Work in the Country, but declined accepting of it, Committee will not allow any relief, to try and do without this Summer. 561. Mary Callaghan, desires to leave the House, a Sister that lives in Pickering, and is near her Confinement, wishes her to come and stay with her. June 4th. Leave to go 562. John Mullholland, a Lad 13 years of age, sent by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate. The Boy says he belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. Sent a Notice to Capt. Elmsley June 7. Tuesday 7th June 1859. Present Mr. Wm. Mathers 563. John Mullholland, Case 562. to be admitted in the House, and Capt. Elmsley to be notified, to get a place for him. Orphan. R.C. from Ireland. 564. Sally Johnston, sent by the Mayor to be admitted in the House, she is a feeble old Woman 90 years of age, and no one to provide for her. admitted by Weekly Committee 565. Bridget OBrien, a loaf of Bread ^Widow. Irish. R.C.^ 566. Rachael Phillips, Marrd. [married] 37 years of age. Colered, husband left her, she says he is gone to the States, we only have her Word for it, they had relief all the Winter. She now resides at 88 Sayer St, She has 3 children, girl 9 going to Service, boy 5, and Boy 3 years old. Mr. Hobson visited, and was told by the Landlord, that she was in the habit of admitting Men to her room at all hours of the night, and that she is a Woman of very bad Character, and Mr. Hobson will not recomd. the Case. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 291 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/291 Friday 10th June 1859 Present Mr. Wm. Mathers 567. A male foundling, sent to the House by the Mayor, the child had been left with Catherine Rodden on Duke St. near Nelson St. by its Mother who promised to pay her for the nursing of it, but cleared out afterwards and can not be found, as the child is only six Weeks old, and can not be brought up in the House, the Committee agreed to pay Catherine Rodden [dollars] 4 p. Month for the nursing of it until it get old enough to be taking in the House. 568. Johanna Langley, wants relief. to come to morrow and help scrubbing, and get some Bread for it. Tuesday 14th June 1859. Present The Revd. Mr. Boddy. 569. Amelia Simonds to have 8 [pounds] of Bread for a Month. recomd. by Revd. Dr. Lett, Ward Visitor. See Case 532 (1858). 569 1/2. Ellen Mack, recomd. by Mr. Donohoe, to have a loaf, fore the present. Ireland. R.C. 570. Mary Balfour, recommended for a Continuation of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, by Mrs. Grasett. to be visited by Capt. Elmsley. Richmond St. No. 91. 571. Elizabeth Edwards, gone to Place with John Brock. Farmer of North Dorcester [Dorchester] Midlesex [Middlesex] June 15/59. (See her Case 551.) 572. Catherine Wilson, 37 years of age, a Boy 7 years old. Complains of Pain in the Head. Ch of Engl. Cannot get Work to do, clean and tidy, two Apartments well supplied with good Furniture. Capt. Elmsley recomd. 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. She is also recomd. by Mrs. Grasett. Weekly Committee ordered 4 [pounds] 573. Ellen Jane ODonnell, left the House on the 13 instant and has not returned, left Notice at the Police Office, as to her Description, See Case 379. (1858) ^fetched back June {20}^ 574. John Mullholland. Case 563. ran away on the 14 instant and has not returned. Friday 17th June 1859. Present. The Revd. Mr. Boddy and Mr. E. Hobson. 575. Elizabeth Kerr, 28. Widow. 4 Children, has been living in London the last five years, came to Toronto to seek Employment, recomd. by Mrs. Grasett. to have a loaf for the present. Chof Engl. Irish. 576. Emma Graham, at present in the lying in Hospital, Mrs. Winters the Matron applied on her behalf. She says that she has a bad husband, and 5 Children besides the Baby. They are all distributed amongst her friends, Cannot be longer kept in the lying Hospital House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 292 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/292 June 17. 1859. Wants her to be taking in the House of Industry for a few Months, as she is not very strong. but as she belongs to the Town of Bowmanville, the Weekly Committee thinks her Case. not a fit one to be admitted. 578. Mary Burns, applies for admission in to the House, has been an Inmate once and has been in the House of Providence, where she was turned out, on account of not taking a suitable place, when offered to her. She gets relief from this Institution, see her Case 530. 579. Thomas Killallee, applied again for relief, refused, see his Case. 554. 580. Mrs. Grey a poor Widow, and Son, recomd. for temporally relief by Mr. Grasett and the Revd. Mr. Boddy. 581. Thomas Dean, a Boy about 8 years of age, sent to the House by Mr. Gurnett P.M. [Police Magistrate] the Boy says that his Father is dead, lived in Whitby, the Mother, this Boy and two more Children, came by Rail to Toronto, when she abandoned this Boy, who was picked up by the Police, and sheltered in the Station House for several nights. The Boy can't ^(June 20)^ give any satisfactory account, as to his Birthplace, or Religion, to be admitted. Tuesday 21st June 1859. Present Mr. J. Tyner & W.J. MacDonell. 582. Robert Coleclough. 68 years of age, Irish. Ch of Engl. A old Pensioner, is desirous of becoming an Inmate. Committee refer his Case to general Board. Was admitted by General Board, on Condition to pay his pension, to the Institution. 583. Henry Daniels, stayed out late at Night, (Contrary to the Rules of the House) and clim'd over the Fence, thereby encouraged a nother Man that saw him do so, to do the same, had to leave the house through it. June 22.) See his Case 548. 584. William Scott, recomd. by Mr. Hobson to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, See his Case 664 (1858). Friday 24th June 1859. Present Messrs. J. Tyner & W.J. MacDonell. 585. Emma Greening 35. Marrd. [married] English Ch of Engl. Sent by Mr. Gurnett. P.M. [Police Magistrate] for relief, as the husband is in jail. she has 3 children. The Committee allows 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, she thinks that she may get along whit [with] that. 586. Edward Fitzgerald, 65. Irish. R.C. has one Son, a labouring Man, in Town, recomd. by Mr. Chs. [Charles] Robertson for admittance in to the House. Committee Consider his Case to be recommended to the Ward Visitor, his Son is not able to support him, as he has five Children of his own to support. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 293 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/293 June 24th 1859. 587. Mary Burns, applied again for admission, See her Case 578. 588. Miss Thomas applies for admission for a Mrs. Anscombe an old helpless Woman, her Case to be referred, to the Visitor of the Ward. 589. Ann Kelly, applies for relief, referred to Ward Visitor. recomd. to have a Loaf of Bread for the Present. Tuesday 28th June 1859 Present Mr. Hobson 590. Emma Graham, See her Case 576. Supt. to pay her Passage to Port Hope, and to give her 5/ [shillings] to land with. 591. Mary Newnan. [Noonan] Marrd. Ireland, Ch of Engl. 8 Children at home, just out of the small Pox, 67 Park Lane [University Ave.]. recomd. by Mr. Hobson for 8 [pounds] of Bread. 592. Thomas Brown, died this Day of general debility See his Case 174 (1857) July 1st. Friday 1st July 1859. Present Messrs. E. Hobson and J. Tyner. 593. Sophia Anscombe, 73 years of age. Widow, English. Ch. of Engl, seeks admission, into the House of Industry, She is at present living with her Son, who has five children of his own, out of Employment, Consequently unable to support his Mother any longer. To be admitted. 594. Maria Pearson, 28. English. Ch of Engl. deserted by her husband, and consequently in great distress, applies for her two little Boys (3 and 4 years of age) to be admitted in the House for 14 Days, as she has a place to go to, and thereby will be enabled to pay her rent. Children to be admitted. Tuesday 5th July 1859. Present The Revd. Mr. Grasett and Mr. J Rowell. 595. Susan Walsh. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, for one Month, recomd. by ^Revd.^ Dr. Lett. Friday 8th July 1859. Present the Revd. Mr. Grasett. 596. Mary MacDonnell, says that she took a child to Nurse, from one of the Women in lying in Hospital, for which she was promised to be paid, but found that a few days after the Mother of the Child has cleared out. She wants to know if the Board will not allow her some thing to keep the child. Enquirys to be made about her. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 294 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/294 July 8th 1859. 597. Margaret Stewart’s four children, two Boys 9 and 7, and two Girls 6 and 5 years of age, were sent to the House by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be taking care of until she comes out of jail, where she has been Committed, on account of Drunkeness. Tuesday 12th July 1859. Present Messrs. Doel & Gilmor, Hobson 598 Jane ^Ward^ \Johnston\. (No. 39 Queen Street West.) Unmarried has 1 Child Girl 3 Months old. The Father of the Child has Deserted the Mother. Recommend the Mother to put her Child in the Public Nursery, The Father of the Child’s Name is ^William^ Johnston. 599. Jacob Cook. refer to No. 426 [Sarah], ordered to be admitted for a short time, has a Boy 7 Years old, offered to take the Boy into the Institution. Admitted. Ordered to get bread for a few days. 600. Jane Murry Refer to [Case] No. 190. 1858. Desirous of being admitted into the Institution. to be admitted for a short time. 601 John Smith produced a letter from the Mayor asking Relief. Lives no. 21 Regent Street North. Refered to Mr. Thom 602. Mary Young. 3 years of age, and Charles Markham 2 1/2 years of age, (both Foundlings brought up in the House of Industry,) gone on Trial with Mr. George Bullock, Yeoman of the Township of Mono, and if they should suit after a Months trial, to be adopted. Friday 15th July 1859 Present Messrs. Doel, & Gilmor, Dr. Lett 603. Mary Macdonnell See Case 596. Recommended to come before the Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday 18th Inst. 604. Mary Balfourd Richmond Street East asking Relief. Case Refered to Capt. Elmsley. 605. Susan Manning. Wants to be admitted into the house. recommended by Mr. Adam Crooks. Religion Church of England. Age 73. Widow to be admitted. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 295 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/295 July 15th 1859. 606. John Smith Whose Case was brought up at the last meeting, and ^referred to^ Mr. Thom. who reports the Case worthy. and to receive 4 [pounds] Bread per Week. Age 60 Wife about the same belongs to St. James Church. 607. Catherine Thompson. 38. Widow, Ireland. Ch of England, 2 Children at home, William St. West, recomd. by Dr. Lett, to have 6 [pounds] of Bread, to the end of July 608. Mary Balfour, 62. Widow. Irish, Ch of Engl. A Weakly Sickly old Woman, has been a Midwife but is now past that kind of business, no children and quite friendless, unable to earn any thing. A nice decent sober tidy old lady. Capt. Elmsly recomd. 4 [pounds] of Bread permanently. July 17/59. to have the Bread. 607. Edward Fitzgerald, (see his Case 586) Capt. Elmsley visited and reports, that E.F. ought to be able to forage for himself during the Summer Months, his Son is a full grown healthy Man: July 17/59. (See Capt. Elmsleys report Book.) 608. Catherine Wilson 37. Widow. Boy 7. (No. 65 Victoria St.) Complains of pain in the head. decent clean and Tidy, Cant get work. Ch of Engl. four pound of Bread p. Week. Tuesday 19th July 1859. Present the Revd. Dr. Green & Mr. J.P. Battersby. No Applications, Consequently no Business done. 609. Emily Cooper, died this Day {blank} See her Case 574 (1858) [widow, 30 yrs.] Friday 22th July 1859. Present Mr. J.P. Battersby. 610. Jane Ward, (See her Case 598.) applied again for relief, to have a loaf of Bread for the present. referred to Mr. Thom Ward Visitor 611. Rosanna McClesh applies for relief referred to the Revd. Mr. Boddy. She lives with her Son in Law, William Brotherson a Blacksmith. 612. July 25th. 3 Children, sent by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be taken Care of in the Institution, during the Mothers Imprisonment for disorderly Conduct for an Month, Johanna Hogan 9. Richard Hogan 5 and John Hogan 2 years of age. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 296 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/296 July 25th 1859. 613. Barthw. McMahon. 35 years of age. Irish. R.C. Labourer, has been blind for five years, and is now in the last stage of Consumption. has no friends, excepting one Sister a Widow, with whom he has been living, and she intends leaving here, for St. Lewis, where some of her Children are living. B. McMahon, is recommended by Mr. R. Gilmor, and Dr. Haswell as a fit Case for this Institution. Tuesday 26th July 1859. Present Messrs. E. Hobson and J. Tyner 614. Robert Potts applied for relief, for his Wife and Family referred to. Mr. Tyner Ward Visitor. 615. Jane Murray, thinks that she will be better outside, on account of her health, this is the second time leaving after being admitted. See Case 600. 616. Thomas Perry, a Boy 14 years of age, full Orphan, Irish. Ch of Engl. destitute. Sent by Mr. Gurnett P.M. [Police Magistrate] to be taken in the House for a while, and if possible to get a place for him in the Country to save him from a worse fate. 617. George Allan, a Member of the Oddfellow Society, dismissed from the House on account of the Society not paying for his Board, according to the promise made by their Committee. to the Weekly Committee of the House of Industry (see [Case] 294.) Friday 29th July 1859. No Committee, and no Applicants. 618. John Murray. (Colered.) died this day of Consumption See Case 408 (1858) [5 yrs., son of Bridget Murray] July 30/59. 619. A child about 3 Weeks old, was found in Nelson St. on the 12th instant and given in charge of the Police, His Worship the Mayor sent a Note at the time to Supt. with a request to have the Child taken in the House. The Woman that temporally took charge of the Child from the Police, brought it to the House to day with a Note from the Mayor, the Child is in a very low Condition, the Supt. sent it out to a Wet Nurse. a Mrs. Hogan No. 7 Stanley St. July 30th. Approved of by Weekly Committee August 2. 619 1/2. William Eldon, had leave to go out, but has not returned. See Case 461 in 1858. 620. Barthw. McMahon. died this 30th day of July, of Consumption. See Case 613. 621. William Murray. (Colered) taken out of the House by his Mother [1858 Case 408, 3 yrs., son of Bridget Murray]. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 297 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/297 Tuesday, August 6th 1859 Present Robert Cathcart and Mr. E. Hobson. 622. Mary Randolph. 60. Irish.R.C. husband 30 (Colered) a Barber. 2 Children. applies for relief, to have a loaf for the present, and to bring a Note from Capt. Elmsley, sent Friday to Weekly Committee to have a loaf p. Week. recomd. by Capt. Elmsley. 623. Thomas Killally, applied again for relief (See his Case 554.) referred to general Board, as his Case has been disposed of by Weekly Committee before. Friday 5th August 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. 624. James Fitzgerald, had relief last Winter [1858 Case 732], applies for relief of Money, to set himself up with a fruit Basket, Committee cannot give any Money, but will allow him a loaf of Bread for the present. 625. Eliza Waters, 30 years of age. Single. Irish, R.C. has been five years in Toronto, she says that she had to leave her place on account of ill health, was a Week in Hospital, discharged from there, she brought a Note from the Mayor who recommends her to be admitted for a short time. To be admitted for a time, by Weekly Committee. 626. Alice Murry, Widow, 47 years of age, 165 Centre St. 3 children at home. girl 15. Boy 13. and girl 8 years of age. Committee offered to take the Children and provide for them, as it is against rule to give relief where children over 10 years of age are kept at home in idleness, the Mother would not Consent to give them up. 627. Sarah McFail, recommended by Dr. Lett to be restored to her ration of 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Committee ordered 8 [pounds] of Break p. Week. Tuesday 9th August 1859. No Committee, and no Applicants 628. John Chadwick’s 3 Children sent to the House by the Revd. Mr. Darling, temporally admitted in the House, (subject to the approval of the Board) The Mother (who was a very intemporate Woman) died a Week since suddenly, the Father is sick in Hospital, Consequently the Children are unprovided for, the oldest a girl 12. the next a girl 8. and the youngest a boy 6 years of age. The Children were born in Canada and belong to the Church of Engl. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 298 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/298 August 11th 1859. 629. Sarah Wayland. 9 years of age. was apprenticed to Chs. [Charles] Minchin of St. Mary's C.W. [Canada West] on 21st June 1858. She returned to the House this day, with the Sanction of the General Board. 630. William Cole. (a Mute) taken away by his Mother who is promised to get him admitted in the deaf and dumb School. Friday 12th August 1859. Present. Mr. E. Hobson 631. William Scott. applied to get two of his Children admitted, referrd. to Public Nursery, as he is willing to pay for them. 632. Eliza Waters, to leave the House, on account of breaking trough [through] the rules. going out without leave, and her idle habits. See Case 625. 633. John Chadwick. Signed two of his Children over to the Trustees, Mary Ann 12 years of age, and Fanny Jane 8 years of age, the Boy to be admitted for a Week or Two, until the Father gets employment to enable him to provide for him. See Case 628. 634. A Female Child. was sent to the House by Alderman Sherwood, it was found about 3 OClock this Morning. (August 13/59) by Constable Lavallie somewhere near the Residence of the Revd. Mr. Grasett. The Child being only about fourteen days old, and having no person fit to nurse it in the House. Supt. sent it to Mrs. Blakely, (No. 17 Stanley St.) to wet nurse, [at] [dollars] 4 p. Month. approved of by Weekly Committee. Tuesday the 16th August 1859 Present the Revd. J. Borland 635. William Eldon having been guilty of Conduct which subjected him to a fortnight incarceration in the jail, and it being a second time in which he has so conducted himself. is dismissed the house, and advised to go to into the Country to seek employment See Case 619 1/2 636. Catherine Wilson, her husband has left her and has been away about three months. ^She^ lives Princes [Princess] Street, has three children, the eldest a little girl in her fifth year the next a little boy about a year and a half old, and a babe about four months old. Both belong to the Church of England. She wishes to have her second child admitted to the house. Having made application to the orphan’s home she is referred to its directors; and in the meantime to be visited by the Visitor of her district. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 299 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/299 Friday Morning 19 th August 1859. Present The Rev. J. Borland. 637. John Hanlon, is from Lanark. Not belonging to the City area and desires of going to a Son residing near to Bytown, is advised to apply to the Mayor for assistance to go there. J. Borland Tuesday 23th August 1859. Present Mr. James Foster. 638. Violet Johnston, (Edward St. opposite Fergusons Tavern.) nursed a child for eleven Months, for which the Mother of the Child paid her [dollars] 5 p. Month, until about seven Weeks ago, when she (the Mother) had to leave Toronto with Mrs. Sinclair to whom she was engaged as Wet Nurse. V. Johnston wants to know if she can get the Child admitted in the House, or else get paid for the nursing of it. refer'd to general Board. 638 1/2. Mary Donner, a pensioner of the House, applies for relief in Money to pay her rent, lives with Mr. Gaudy a plasterer, Corner of Terauly and Anne St. referred to Visitor of the Ward. Committee cannot pay any Money. 639. Samuel Porter. 30. Married. Irish. Ch of Engl. from Montreal, where he left his family, he is a Cabinet Maker by trade and came to Toronto to seek for Work, has been promised Employment by Messrs. Jaques and Hays. But not able to do anything at present on account of having the ague, no Money and no friends, recommended by Mr. McCord, to be admitted temporally. 640. Ann Hogan, brought a Note from Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, requesting Superintendent to give up her 3 children. See Case 612. August 25/59. Friday 26th August 1859. Present Mr. Hobson. 641. Sarah Renton, 35 years of age. English. Ch. of Engl. 3 children, husband gone to Cincinatty to seek work, lives 191 Sayer St. to be visited. 642. Ann Dixon. 35 years of age, Widow, Irish, Ch of Engl. 5 children, from Kingston, she has a pass, to go back to Kingston, but applies to the House for a little relief in Money, which the Committee can not grant, but allowed her some Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 300 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/300 August 26 th 1859. 643. William McDowell, No. 24 Centre St. Irish. Ch of Engl. Wife a R.C. no children, seeks relief for himself and Wife, the Wife being a strong able Woman, the Committee think they should provide for themselves during the Summer Months. 644. William Scott, applied again for the admission of his 3 children, brought a Note from the Mayor. But as his Case has been before the Weekly Committee, two Weeks ago, he is now, recommended to bring his Case before the General Board. 645. James Cuddy 63 years of age, Irish. R.C. in Canada 14 years, applies to be admitted in the House, on account of bad eyes, he brought a Note from Lady Robinson. admitted. 646. James Irvin, applies for admission into the House, he is partial blind, says he has been in Hospital for twelve Months, to bring a certificate to that effect and some recommendation. Single. English. Ch of Engl. 647. George Hart. 17 years of age. English. Ch of Engl. from Kincardine, Canada, came to Toronto to seek Work, fell ill on his way there. Recommended by the Mayor, for a few days admittance until he gets a little stronger. Admitted by Committee, but recommended to try and get in Hospital. 648. William Murray. (Colered) Sent by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be taken care of as the Mother is sent to jail for a Month. Tuesday 30th August 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. 649. Isabella Low, between Berkly and McMahon St. 51 years of age. Scotch. Presbt. her Father lives with her, is sick and 81 years of age. Mr. Thom recomd. 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 650. Alice Murry, 44. Widow, Irish. Ch of Engl. 5 Children, a girl 15, and a Boy 13. at home. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. (See 626.) 651. Susan Walsh, to be continued on the Bread List for another Month, she has a Orphan child to bring up, belonging to her Sister 652. James Irvin, brought a Certificate from Hospital (See his Case 646.) to be admitted for a Time, subject to Doctors examination. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 301 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/301 August 30 th 1859. 653. Sarah Renton. (See Case 641) to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Friday 2nd September 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. 654. Elizabeth Blanchard, Sayer St. No. 103, 45 years of age, English. Ch of Engl. Married husband a Shoemaker left Toronto to seek Work. 3 small Children. To be visited. Visited, (the youngest child died since). to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 655. Margaret OBrien, applied for relief, she is single and able to Work, to call on Ward Visitor. 656. Margaret Jones, has removed from St. Andrew's, to St. James' Ward, recomd. by Capt. Elmsley, to be continued on the Bread List, the same as before. Tuesday 6th September 1859. Present Mr. J. Doel. 657. Notice sent to the Revd. Mr. Grasett. (this 6th day of Sept.) to procure suitable places for the following four Children, belonging to the Church of England, James Prest. Eight, Joseph Prest. five, Mary Ann Chadwick. Twelve, Fanny Jane Chadwick Eight years of age. 658. Mr. Paul Stewart. applied for the admission of a female Child, strongly recomd. by the Revd. Mr. Grasett, the Case referr'd to next Friday. 659. Eliza Wheat, has been an Inmate, applies to the Committee for a Note, to take to the Revd. Mr. Grasett. 660. James Nealy, has been an Inmate, but left on his own accord last May. his Mother applied to get him admitted again, he is a well known Case, Constantly makes use of profane Language, and Corrupts the children about the House. Weekly Committee decline admitting him this Time. 661. Ann Roberts, and Children, reffer'd to general Board, to be allow'd 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week until then. 662. Mary McDonnell, her Case was decided by general Board in July, Miss Rankin called on her behalf, testifying as to her Character being good, and that she knows her to be a clean Woman, and industrious, and if possible for the Board to reconsider her Case, and allow her something for the nursing of the Child, not for the time, that she has had it, but for the time that she may keep it, if the Board will allow her to do so, (referrd to general Board) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 302 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/302 Sept 6th 1859 663. Foundling, out at Wet Nurse with Mrs. Hogan, No. 7 Victoria St. died of Diarrea. See Case 619. 664. Alexander McNickel, came to the House last night, with a Note from his Worship the Mayor, who wished to have him admitted for a few days, the Man did not stay long, he seems to be suffering from the effects of hard drinking. 665. Fanny Whealan, No. 136 Richmond St. West, reffer'd to Mr. Tyner Ward Visitor. Fossetts Yard 666. Thomas Murphy, 2 1/2 years of age, Canadian, R.C. Was sent to the House, by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, to be taking care of during the Mothers imprisonment in jail, for one Month for disorderly Conduct, The Mothers Name is, Ann Wallace alias Ann Doyle. Friday 9th September 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. No Applications, Consequently no Business done. 667. Boy four years of age, sent to the House by his Worship the Mayor, to be taken care of during the Mother’s imprisonment in jail, for one Month. Sept 12/59. Tuesday 13th September 1859. Present the Revd. Mr. Boddy and Mr. Hobson. 668. Mrs. Harper, from Guelph, applied to have a girl 26 years of age, admitted in the House, the girl is decrepit, and imbecile, has friends in Guelph, Committee recommends Mrs. H. to take the girl back to Guelph. 669. William Eldon, applied again for admittance, referr'd to general Board. See Case 635. 670. F.W. Reetye, has belonged to the German Legion, brought some recommendations from Lady Robinson, he would like to become an Inmate for the Winter, but will try first to get some light employment, if he can not succeed, he will then apply to the general Board. 671. Frederik Walters, 42. from the States, has been in Hospital, nearly blind, wants relief from the House, recommended. to go back to the States, to his family. 672. William Cordigan [Corrigan], 37. has been in Hospital, wants relief from the House. his family live in the Township of Wallace, County of Perth, Committee recomd. him to go back to his family, as the House can not support the Poor from other Municipality's. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 303 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/303 September 13th 1859. 673. Mary Sweeny, 28. Irish. R.C. single, brought a Note from the Mayor, requesting a few days admission for her, was in the House since the 9th instant, allowed to stay a few days longer. (left the place on her own account, same day.) 674. Ann Turner, 32. Irish. R.C. one child four Weeks old, she comes from Kingston recommended to go back to Kingston, to have a loaf of Bread in the mean time. The Committee of 3th January 1860, decided that Ann Turner have 1/4 Cord Wood and no more. 675. A male Foundling, out at Nurse, died this 14th day of Sept. of diarrhea (See Case 490.) was at Nurse with Ellen Duggan. 676. A Boy four years of age (See Case 667) stray’d away from the House to day (Sept 15th) during the time the gate was left open, for the Baker to deliver the Bread. proper notice has been given at the City Police Station. Friday 16th September 1859. Present. the Revd. Mr. Boddy. 677. Ann Burns, 35. Irish. R.C. just out of jail, says that she is not verry strong, she was sent by the Mayor, with a Note in which he recommends her to be taken in the House for some time, until she gets stronger. To be admitted for a few days, subject to Doctors examination. 678. William Scott. Widower, 34 years of age, Irish. Presbt. 3 Children. Boy 9. Girl 5 and Girl 3 years of age. Cannot procure sufficient Employment to keep himself and Children, wants to give them up to the House. referr'd to the general Board, as his Case has been before the Weekly Committee. (See Case 631) 679. Ann Jackson. Colered. No. 88 Edward St. and Mary Jane Ryans. Colered, in the same House, referrd to Ward Visitor. Tuesday 20th Sept. 1859. Present. Messrs. W.J. MacDonell and J. Tyner. 680. Elizabeth Kenedy, Widow, 40 years of age, Irish. Ch of Engl. 6 Children at home Girl 18. Boy 16. Girl 10. Boy 8. Boy 6. and Boy 4 years of age. She brought a Note of recommendation from Mrs. A. Baldwin, to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, if found deserving after being visited, lives at No. 102 Victoria St. 681. James Cuddy, or Gillicuddihy, an Inmate, had leave to go out and see a friend yesterday, was found begging by Mr. J. Tyner, said that he had leave from Supt. to do so. when accused of it this Morning. he denied the fact, was Cautioned not to do the same again. See Case 645. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 304 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/304 September 20th 1859. 682. Margaret Eaton, wants Wood, brought a Note from Mrs. McCaul, no Wood on the premises yet. 683. Thomas Killallee, applied again for admission, for himself and Child, Mr. W.J. MacDonnell will try to get the Child admitted at the Sisters. and Killally is to apply again in November. he gets Bread from the House. 684. Mrs. Collins, applied to the Board for means, to travel in the Country, to the place where her little girl, Barbara Leavy, was apprenticed from the House, as she intends to take the child away. The Weekly Committee refers her Case to the general Board, if she likes to apply. 685. William Scott. Signed his 3 children over to the Trustees, of the House of Industry. Robert aged 9 1/2 years. Margaret Jane aged 5 years. and Sarah Ann aged 3 years. Irish. Presbytarians. See Case 678. 686. Mary McDonnell. (See her Case 619 [different child?]. and 662.) gave up the Child to the House. Friday 23th September 1859. Present. Messrs. W.J. MacDonnell and J. Tyner. 687. Mary McDonnell. Widow, Irish. R.C. 3 children, referrd. to Ward Visitor 688. Catherine Fitzpatrick, to be restored to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 689. Margaret OBrien, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. for the present. 690. Sent the two little Boys, Pearson, to their Mother at Quebeck. Captain Percy kindly took charge of them, free of expence, in the Boat Bowmanville, Sept. 24/59. (See Case 594.) 691. James Hunter, 1 year and 7 Months old, died this day 26th Sept. 1859. from the effects of a scald. Tuesday 27th Sept. 1859. Present. Mr. E. Hobson. 692. Jane Murray, No. 23 Queen S. east. has been an Inmate, applied to be restored \of\ to her ration of 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to be restored. 693. Harriett Larson, died this 28th day of Sept. of Apoplexy, See her Case 244 (1858) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 305 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/305 Sept 30th 1859 694. Notice sent to the Revd. Mr. Gregg (this 30th day of Sept.) to procure suitable places for the following 3 children, belonging to the Irish Presbt. Church, Robert Scott aged 9 1/2, Margaret Jane Scott, aged 5, and Sarah Ann Scott aged 3 years Friday 30th September 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. 695. Ellen Rogers, Widow, 82 years of age, Irish, R.C. has received out door relief for many years, applies to be admitted into the House, as she is getting very feeble and not able to take care of herself. to be admitted. Tuesday 4th October 1859. Present. The Hon. G.W. Allan, and Mr. Hobson The Revd. Mr. Grasett and J. Borland 696. Sophia Watkins, No. 15 Emily St. St. Georges Ward, applies for relief, referrd. to Visitor of the Ward, and to have a loaf in the mean time. 697. Ann McMahon, No. 141 Adelaide St. St. Andrews Ward. referrd to Visitor. 698. Sarah McCutchin, Widow, Irish, Ch of Engl. 84 years of age, she has been in Canada these last 30 years, but not in Toronto, has 3 Grandsons, living in the Township of Mono, they are Farmers and well to do, she was sent to the House by Mrs. Grasett, to have her Care brought before the Committee. The Committee ordered Superintendent to find out from the Postmaster at Mono if he knows the McCutchins, and where they live, and Sarah McC. to have shelter in the House for the present. 699. Hannah Roberts 28, Welsh, Ch of Engl, deserted by her husband, signed over to the Trustees, her 3 children, Mary Jane aged 3 years, Catharine aged 2 1/2 years, and Joseph aged 2 Months. The youngest (Joseph) sent out to Wet Nurse with Mary McDonnell. See Case 661. 700. Mary Marshall, wants Bread, (to bring her Number) 701. Ellen Sullivan, 30. Marrd. [married] Irish, R.C. 3 young children, husband a Labourer. she is to bring her Number, and to be referrd to Visitor 702. Alice Murphy. 25. Marrd. [married] husband 40 a Labourer, Irish, R.C. 4 Children Girl 7. Girl 6. Boy 4. and Boy 2 years of age, the husband cannot get Employment enough to support them, they live on the South side of Ann St. east of Church St. Mr. Rutherford enquired into the Case, and recomd. 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, as the Visitor Capt. Elmsley, is away to England. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 306 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/306 Octbr. 5th 1859. 703. Mary Donner. No. 61 Hayter St. 51 years of age, Mard. [married] English, Ch of Engl husband in a Lunatic Asylum in England, a Boy 18 in England, and a Boy 10 apprenticed from this Institution, she is in a delicate state of health. Mr. Hobson recomd. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Friday 7th October 1859. Present. The Hon. G.W. Allan 704. Ann Duffy, an out door Pensioner, applies to get her Child admitted for a few Months, that she may be enabled to go to service, Hon. G.W. Allan thinks it against the Rule of the Institution to do so, but as he is alone to day, he would referr her Case to next Weekly Committee. 705. Mary Green, next to 182 Centre St., to be visited 706. Sarah Kilroy, wants relief, able Woman, to [too] soon to be put on the relief List, but to have a loaf for the present. 707. Sarah Charlton, {blank} Sumach St, to bring her Number and to be visited 708. Mary Ann Humphrys 37 Emma St. to be visited 709. Peter Brennan applies for part of his pension, referrd to general Board. 710. Jane Chambers, 57 Duches [Duchess] St. to be visited 711. October 10th Mary Green, in rear of 182 Centre St. Widow, thinks she is 71 years of age, Irish, ChofEngl, lives with a Marrd. [married] daughter and two children whose husband is gone to the States to see for Work. Mr. Hobson thinks it would be well to allow 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 712. Mary Ann Humphrys, 37 Emma St. Mr. Hobson made enquiry's, but was informed that no person of that Name was known there. 713. Jane Chambers, 57 Duches St, Irish, 2 Children, Boy 7 and Boy 4, lives in the same Room with Mary Burns. There was a room full of Man and Women about 10 OClock in the Morning, and appeard to be drinking. The place is fearfully dirty 714. Margaret Grany, back of 85 Duches [Duchess] St. clean and tidy place, gets Bread from the House, she says that Catharine Bloomfield stopp’d with her for a few nights and then went away, she this [does] not know where she lives now. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 307 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/307 Tuesday 11th October 1859. Present Mr. R. Gilmor, Mr. J. Doel and Mr. E. Hobson. 715. John McBurney. 35 Year old North Ireland. Church of Scotland (Paralytic) no friends in the City, has lived Eighteen years in Toronto. recommended by the Mayor for admittance, recommended for admittance. 716. Mary Brown lives on Elizabeth Street, lives with Mr. Cartland, Shoe Maker. Case to be enquired into. 717. \Jane\ Mary Ann Moore recommend by Mrs. Grasett No. 7 Maple Lane St. Patricks Ward applicant for Bread, ordered to receive Bread. 718. Fanny Whalen lives in Fossetts Yard, near the Lawyers Hall. Return [to] the Books for 4 [pounds] Bread. 719. Ann Lynch wishes to get a Girl who lives in the Country, and has a Child, and wishes the institution to take her Child. referred to the Orphans Home. 720. Mary Green refer to No. \696\ 705. 722. Sophia Matthews. Case examined out by Rev. Mr. Lett, and recommended by him for releif has two Children one a Girl of 5 Years old the other an infant in Arms. to receive 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 723. Anna McMahon, No. 14 Adelaide St. Widow. 40 years of age, one child a Boy 7. She has a sore hand. Mr. Tyner recommends 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week until her hand gets better. 724. John Woon Nichols, Orphan. 9 years of age, Canadian, ChofEngl, to be admitted into the House, and to be apprenticed out according to the Rules of the Institution, with the full Consent of his Grandmother, his only relative. 725. Mary Ann Moor, 26, Irish, ChofEngl, 3 Children. Boy 9. Girl 3. Baby 9 Months. husband left in May seeking Work, is a Labourer. She says that he is a sober Man. She seems to be a decent Woman. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 308 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/308 Octbr 12th 1859 726. Fanny Farrell, lives in the same House with Mary Ann Moor, she is 23 years of age, Irish, R.C. 2 Children, a Boy aged 2 years, and a baby 8 days old, she say’s that she has been living in Clinton, where her husband left her, they had been living in Clinton for 2 years, she was sent to Toronto by the Reeve of Clinton. 727. Notice sent (this 14th day of October) to the Revd. Mr. Grasett, to find suitable places for Jacob Cook, aged seven years and eight months, and John Woon Nichols, aged nine years, both Boys belonging to the Church of England. Friday 14th October 1859. Present Mr. J. Doel Mr. Hobson, Gilmor & Dr. Lett. 728. Mary Miller 75 Years Widow English, Church of England wishes to be admitted into the house. admitted. 729. Mary Brown. Aged about 40 recommended by Mrs. Grassett, lives in St. James Street. requested to send the no. [number] of the house she lives in that she may be visited. 730. Mary [Moor] refer to No. 725. recommend to get 6 [pounds] Bread per Week. 731. Jane Chambers Widow 2 Children 1 Seven Years and 1 four. Both Boys, refer to Case No. 704. Says she is going to move away from the house she is in. Requested by the Board to Come back when she gets away from from the company she is at present in. 732. Ann McMahon See Case No. 723. recommended to receive 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 733. James Moore 66 Years old native of England lives with (Wooden [Wootten]) Who ^Keeps^ a saloon in College Avenue (is ruptured). recommend to receive 4 [pounds] Bread per Week. 734. John Woon Nichols, gone on trial with George McMann of Mono (see Case 714.) 735. Fanny Chadwick, gone on trial with Abraham Eyer of Markham (See Case 633) 736. Mrs. Bailie. No. 10 Albert St. Widow, the husband died a few Weeks ago and left the Family in the greatest distress. Irish. Presbt. 5 Children. recommended by Mr. Hobson to have a reasonable allowance of Bread, for a time, the Mother being Confined to her bed at present. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 309 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/309 October 17th 1859. 737. Mary Brown, No. 8 James St. 40 years of age, no friends or relations Irish ChofEngl a Number of years in Toronto, has been in the Hospital for some time with a bad foot, Mr. Hobson Ward Visitor thinks something must be done for her, admitted the subject to Dr.'s Examination, Dr. Small thinks she is capable of earning her living. to have 4 [pounds] Bread p. Week. 738. Catharine Fitzgerald, 57 Emma St, 30 years of age Irish R.C. Married, husband in Lunatic Asylum. 3 Children, Boy 6. Boy 4. Boy 2 years of age. Mr. Hobson recommends some assistance. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 739. Sophia Humphrys. 57 Emma St. Irish. ChofEngl. 24 years of age. Married, husband left her 3 Months ago, since which time she has not heard from him. 4 Children, boy 5. boy 4. Girl 3 years and a Boy 4 Months old. she appears an industrious Woman. Mr. Hobson recommends relief. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread 740. Sarah Charlton. 57 Emma St, about 40 years of age. English. ChofEngl. Married, husband left her and taken the Children with him, so she has only herself to support, which she is well able to do. to go to Service 741. Catharine Hughes. No. 73 Richmond St. Widow. 38 Irish ChofEngl. has a girl 14. in the Country at Service. lived in Service at Brampton for 5 years, when last Fall she met with an accident, which compelled her to come to Hospital, has tried Service again, but not able to work. to get back to Brampton. 742. Henry Ireland, an Inmate, had leave to go out last Tuesday, did not come back on his own account, but was brought back several times by a friend, when each time he took the Fence and cleared out again, he has been sadly deranged of late, and there is no possibility of keeping him in the House against his will, as he is getting worse every day. See Case 743 [& 416] (1858) Sent to the Asylum Octbr. 18/59. 743. Anne Roberts, signed her 3 children over the House (October 14/59) as belonging to the Church of England, herself likewise belonging to the same Church, about an hour after she brought Mr. OKeef the Priest to the House, who claimed them as belonging to the Church of Rome, and herself as belonging to the same, she said that the Letter of Assignment was a forgery, on my (Supt.) part. See 699. Tuesday 18th October 1859. Present Mr. E Hobson, Mr. Rutherford and Dr. Green. 744. Morris Convey. 43. R.C. Irish, has been in Hospital for some time, seeks admission into the House, Too Many in the House at present, Cannot be admitted. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 310 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/310 October 18th 1859. 745. Barbara Leaney. 13 years of age next Birthday, (by the Indentures,) was brought back to the House by Mr. Henry Brethour, (with whom the Child was apprenticed) on account of a Breaking out in her head, which appears to be an old sore. [1857 Case 206] Canadian. ChofEngl. 746. James Dogherty, an old Inmate, has been away for four Months working for his living, the work has failed, and he now seeks admission into the House again, as he is a verry usefull, and industrious Man, and not able to procure a living out side, on account of some affliction about his face. he is to be admitted, by order of Weekly Committee. Friday 21st Oct. 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson. Rev. J Borland. Mr. Battersby. Mr. Tyner & Dr. ^Lett^ 747. John McDowell applies for his Children. The case is referred to the Board. 748. Alexander Stewart 80 years of age Church of England. from Ireland, has lived in Toronto and adjacent parts for the last 15 years. Is a Widower; has a daughter (Married) in the City. Wants admission to the house. House already full. admission refused. 749. James and John Maley, two Children of about 9 & 5 years of age. Sent to the house by the Police Magistrate; their parents having been sent to gaol for drunkenness Irish. R.C. 750. Two Children. James and William Adair of 7 & 2 years & 9 Months. sent to the house by the Mayor. they are from Toronto Township. abandoned by the father. they being diseased with Itch, the Dr. is requested to see if they can be taken to the Hospl. [hospital] Could not be taken in the Hospital, admitted in the House. 751. Ellen Kerr. to be visited. Corner of Bolton and York Street Mr. Tyner having reported her case she is allowed a loaf of bread. 752. Mary Murphy is a Widow from Ireland, has one child. lives in Palace Street 206. referred to the general visitor of that district. 753. Margaret Byers, back of 28 Richmond St. deserted by her husband. 2 children one 4 years, the other 6 Months. Scotch. Methodist. Mr. Tyner recomd. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, for the present. 754. Mary Cambridge, 28 Richmond St. 26 years of age. deserted by her husband and child. Mr. Tyner recommends nothing, leaving the Committee to decide. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 311 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/311 October 21th 1859. 755. Catharine Bloomfield, No such Number as \84\ ^75^ Queen St. in St. Andrews Ward. the odd Number is in St. Andrews Ward, not the even Mr. Tyner visited her and says in his letter she has 2 Daughters at Service one 18 years and the other 14 years she has a boy about 9 years of age which she takes round with her begging. Mr. Tyner says I do not advise her to get relief. Church of England 756. Cornelius Higgins. 60. Irish. Ch of Engl. has been visited by Mr. Tyner who recommends that something should be done for them, has been visited by the Doctor, and greatly recommended by the Revd. Dr. Lett who has known him for many years, as a decent and respectable Man, Mr. Tyner and Dr. Lett think him a fit Case for the House. admitted. 757. George Bennett. has been visited by Dr. Small who reports that he has had two attacks of Paralysis, and is suffering from chronic softening of the Brain, Mr. Tyner advises to have Bennett taken in the House. admitted by Weekly Committee. ChofEngl 758. Sent, by Mr. Gurnett P.M. [Police Magistrate] to the House of Industry, the 3 children of John Good, who was committed to jail for a Month, and whose Mother abandoned them, until the said Good be released from jail. John aged 13 born a cripple, Lissey aged 8 and Samuel aged 6 years. ChofEngl. Tuesday 25th October 1859. Present none. 759. Notice sent to the Revd. Mr. Grasett (this 26th day of Octbr.) to procure suitable places for the following four children of Margaret Steward, belonging to the Church of Engl. James aged 9 years. John aged 7 years, Elizabeth aged 6 years and Georgina aged 5 years. See Case 597. 760. Thomas Dean, gone on trial with Thomas Lovatt. Farmer of Thornton. See Case 581. Friday 28th October 1859. Present Mr. Hobson 761. John Densmore, 69 years of age, from Ireland. ChofEngl, an old Pensioner, has been in Canada for 28 years, lately discharged from Hospital, not able to get his living as he is verry feeble. to be admitted into the House. 762. Elizabeth Steward, gone on trial, previous of being bound, to James Cochrane, of Streetsville. Octbr. 31st. See Case 592 [597]. 763. Police Constable LeVallee, brought to this Institution (by Order of Mr. Gurnett P.M. [Police Magistrate]) a female Child about 3 years of age, which was found upon the Banks of the Don, no trace of the Parents can be had, Name and Religion not Known. (found out since that the Mothers Name is Mary Ann McMannamie.) House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 312 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/312 Tuesday. 1st November 1859. Present Capt. Elmsley & Mr. Cathcart 764. Mary Murphy. See No. 770 of 1858. To be Visited again as she has not been on the books since last Winter. 765. Thomas Killaly. Paralytic. Frequently before the Committee. Brings a strong recommendation from The Mayor. Admitted 766. \Ellen\ ^Eliza^ Cunningham 24. Spinster. Father dead. Mother in Ireland. No friends in Canada. Has been in Hospital with sore eyes and weak Lungs: discharged therefrom on acct. of bad atmosphere. See Dr. Gardners Certificate. No. 12 Duchess Street. To be Visited. 767. Maurice Conway. See No. 744. As the Committee of the 18th ulto. [ultimo] has decided not to admit this man, the case is referred to the Genl. Committee of the 15th inst. 768. Mary Curley. 34. Husband died. last July. Catholic. Girl 9 in the hospital, burnt, Girl 7. Girl 5. Girl 2. Brother on Yonge St. 10 Children, only a laborer. Lives in Mr. Crawford House Richmond St. Mr. Tyner recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread. 769. Joseph Armstrong. 64. Widower. Childless. No friends in Canada. General health Good. Was an inmate last winter. Went to out in the spring, and found Work, but now cannot. Church of England, admitted in Debr 1859. left to go to a place April 17/60. 770. Mary Dowdall. 30. Husband in St. Louis. Lives now in Brock St. Girl 9. Girl 6. Girl 5. Girl 3. Boy 8 Months. Visited by Dr. Lett. Expects to receive assistance from her husband, shortly. 8 [pounds] bread. 771. Cornelius Higgins, left the House, intends to reside with his friends. See Case 756. Friday 4th Nover. present R. Cathcart & Mr. Hobson for Mr. Elmsley 772. Catharine Feehan R.C. aged 20 years. a child Girl 5 weeks old. unfortunate lately from Dundas Street Trafalgar but last year from County Galway in Ireland. Cannot be admitted 773. Mary Anne Bell. and [an] old Widow 76 years of age Irish Church of England has no family seeks admission. (to be Admitted first Vacancy). admitted Novbr. 7/59. 774. Eliza Cunningham see 766. to be referrd. to the Doctor. (see [Case] 775) To have 4 [pounds] of Bread for 2 Week four [pounds] p. Week 775. Dennis Shea Aged 35 years Married a Wife and one child baby he has but one leg [Case] 774 lives with him. Irish R.C. has been in the Army 8 years has 6 d [pence] per day for 9 months. lives in Dutches [Duchess] St. No. 12. 776. Mary Anderson Widow 40 years of age Irish 10 years in Canada R.C. has one child a Girl 2 years old. lives with Robert Hasting. No. 27 Queen St. in back yard 4 doors from Dummer St. 777. Novbr. 5th A Male child about a Month old, (which was left this morning in the House of Mr. Joseph Boyd, of the G.T. [Grand Trunk] Railway Inn,) was sent to this Institution by A. Wilson Esqr. Mayor. Nothing known of the party who left it. sent out to Wet Nurse with Mary McDonnell. Called Charley Wilson. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 313 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/313 November 7th 1859. 778. Notice sent this day (7th Nobr.) to the Hon. Capt. Elmsley, to procure suitable places for the 3 children of Hannah Roberts, belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. Mary Jane aged 3 years, Catharine aged 2 years, and Joseph aged 2 Months. See [Case] 743. Tuesday 8th November 1859 Present Mr. E. Hobson. Mr. J.L. Robinson and Mr. R. Woodsworth. 779. Mary Murphy, applies for relief, to come again, no means at present to assist 780. Lewis Hunter, rear of 91 Centre St. Married. English. ChofEngl. Carpenter aged 36. lately from England, with Wife and four Children, Boy 10. Boy 6. Girl 4, and Boy 2 years of age, out of Employment, to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week for the present. Friday 11th November 1859. Present Mr. E. Hobson 781. Catharine Allen seeks relief, recommended to come in the course of a fourthnight. 782. Elizabeth Aldgate. Widow 53. England, ChofEngl. 2 children at home, Boy 13 Girl 11. recommended by Revd. Mr. Kennedy and Revd. Dr. Lett. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 783. Mathew Minnicks, Irish. R.C. an auld [old] Pensioner, has been an Inmate before, recomd. by Capt. Ferris for admission. admitted. 784. Sarah McCutchin, left the House, in Company with her Grandson Charles McCutchin who is gone to take care of, and provide for her. Novbr 12/59. (See her Case 698.) 785. Sarah McDonnell, an Inmate, was sent to the General Hospital in August, was discharged this Day (Novbr 12th) from there, and readmitted in this Institution (See Case 420) Tuesday the 15th Novr. 1859. Present Revd. J. Borland Mr. E Hobson 786. Mary Anderson. Widow. has one Child is a Roman Catholic about 40 years of age. has lived for the last 10 years in Toronto. is advised to put her children away and to seek service, being healthy & strong. 787. Robert West is a sickly man. has a Wife and two children, a son and daughter. both grown up. is a deserving man. Will be visited by Mr. Hobson. 787 1/2. Alexander Steward to be admitted the first Vacancy. See Case 748. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 314 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/314 788. Richd. D. Jeffers has a wife and two sons. both young. is 61 years of age has been in the army. lives in King St. West 186. is to be visited. 789. The child Joseph, of Ann Roberts, was (by request of Capt. Elmsley, to the general Board) given up to the Sisters of St. Joseph, and sent for to day, Novbr 17th See Case 778. was sent back to the House in January 1860. Friday the 18th Novr 1859 Present Revd. J. Borland & Mr. E. Hobson. Several cases were before the Committee which have been referred to the visitors. 790. The case of R.D. Jeffers as recommended by Mr. Tyner has been considered. He is allowed 6 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 791. James Irwin \Irish\ From Ireland. belongs to the Methodist Church. has 4 Children, a boy 13 years, boy 9 and two girls 4 and 2 years, is recommended by the Rev. Mr. Kennedy for assistance. Is allowed for the present 8 [pounds] of Bread. 792. John Harrison, 220 Sayer St. Mrrd. [married] English. ChofEngl. 2 Children, Boy 8 and Boy 2 years of age, The Wife a clean industrious Woman, husband Consumptive, and at the present time bad with the Bowell Complaint, to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 793. Rose Johnston, Widow these four years, lives No. 31 South Park St. 3 Children, Girl 9. Girl 7, and Girl 5 years of age, from Ireland. ChofEngl. She used to do the Washing for Colonel Savage and Family, but they are away now, She seems a Clean industrious Woman, Suffers from the Ague. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 794. Emma Lancaster, gone on trial, with Mr. John B. Winters, Farmer of Toronto Township, (See Case 514.) Tuesday, 22nd Nobr. 1859 Present Mr. E Hobson 795. Julia Malone, 36. Husband in the States, and gives her no assistance, used to get washing from the Government folks, but now has great difficulty in obtaining Employment. is very Rheumatic, seems to suffer much pain, 4 Children Girl 9. Boy 5. Boy 3. Boy 2 years old, Irish. R.C. Capt. Elmsley, recomd. Bread now, and Wood when issued. Committee allows 12 [pounds] Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 315 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/315 Nobr 22nd 1859. 796. Bridget Dean, No. 36 McMahon St. Married. Irish. RC. seven children Girl 14. Girl 10. Boy 9. girl 7. girl 5. girl 3. and Boy 2 Months old, The Hon. Mr. Allan, visited and recommends temporary relief, and for the oldest Girl to be provided with a place in the Country from this House. The Mother refused to part with the girl, Consequently relief was refused by the Committee (See report No. 1. St. Davids Ward.) 797. Catharine Conners ^or Collins^ 57 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish R.C. husband left about six Months ago to look for Work, has not returned, she has one Boy 7 years old, and was confined of twins about 6 Weeks ago, one is dead the other still alive, seems a respectable Woman, and most willing to Work when she can get it to do. The Hon. Mr. Allan, visited and recommends a little Wood when given out, the Committee allow 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and to have Wood when given out. (See report No. 1 St. Davids Ward) 798. Jane Cummings, Caroline St, east side between Duke and King Streets, two Boys one 11, the other 9. The husband, is suffering from an ulcerated leg, which incapacitates him for almost any sort of Work. The oldest Boy, runs errands and sells papers, the youngest is a miserable weakly Child, and can do but little, Hon. Mr. Allan, recommends relief in Bread which he thinks would be welll bestowed. Committee allow 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. (See report No. 1 St. Davids Ward) Irish. R.C. 799. Catharine Dobson, seeks admission in the House until she can be taken in the Lying in Hospital, has been living on the Davenport road, refused, as it is against the rules to admit people in the Family way 800. Mary Berney. Married. 26 years of age, from Ireland. R.C. husband in the House of Providence unable to work on account of a broken leg, the Woman is near her Confinement. Capt. Elmsley recommends her to be taken in the House, until she can be received into the Lying in Hospital, refused on the same grounds as the above, but to be allowed 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. ^one child 1 month old (a Boy) husband^ 801. John Maguire, 64 years of age, No family, one Arm, but a healthy strong Man, refused assistance, should make his own living 802. Thomas Parker, comes from the lower Province, where he lost both his hands by frost, a loaf of Bread for the present, and recommended to go to the Mayor to see if he can get a pass, to enable him to get back to Quebeck where he left two of his children. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 316 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/316 Friday 25th November 1859 Present. Messrs. James Foster and E. Hobson. 803. Edward Fitzgerald, 61 years of age, Irish, R.C. seeks admission into the House, recommended by Mr. Rice Lewis, no room at present. He is to be visited, after that the Committee will judge what relief he stands in need of. 804. Catherine Galvin, Widow. 29. Ireland, R.C. and child a girl 8 years of age. She says, that if she was to part with her child, Ladys would procure goodand light places for herself, but she does not intend to part with her Child, on that account the Committee can not relieve her Case, as the fault of doing better lies with herself, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread. Decbr. 9th. 805. Judy Kelly, \Irish\ \Dale\ St. 40 years of age, Married. Native place Ireland, R.C., one child, a girl 4 years of age, husband in bad health, and sore Eyes, recommended by Ward Visitor for 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week (lives in Bolton [Boulton] St. No. 53) 806. Mary Morrow, 46 Centre St. Widow, 51 years of age, Native of Ireland, ChofEngl. 2 children, one girl 13 at Service, and girl 11 at home but will go to place in a few days, Visitor recommends 6 [pounds] of Bread, as the mother intends to take a place as soon as she get one, to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 807. Jane Chambers, said her residence was at No. 8 George St. east Side. The Hon. G.W. Allan has visited from one end of Caroline St. to the other, but cannot find a No. 8. The Visitor thinks, there probably was such a Number on the east side of Caroline St, but nearly all the Houses on that side between King and Front Streets have been burnt down. 808. Alexander Steward, admitted into the House, Novbr 26/59. See Case 746 [748]. 809. Some of the Inmates, complained yesterday (Sunday Novbr. 27th.) about the disorderly behaviour of William Eldon (likewise an Inmate) towards them, on enquiring, I found him very much the worse for liquor, and very noisy in his Language. he had leave to go to Church in the Morning, and instead of Coming back to his dinner like the rest, he came in about 4 OClock in the afternoon and found his way into the dining room, where the Revd. Mr. Wickson was reading Service at the time to the Inmates, Eldon interrupted the Service several times, to the annoyance of every one there, and after Service stept on the toes of helpless old Men. To keep quite [quiet] and peace (being Sunday) I thought the best would be, to turn him out of doors, until Tuesday, when he may make his appearance before the weekly Committee, this is not the first Offence. (Supt.) See Case 669. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 317 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/317 Tuesday 29th November 1859 Present Messrs. E. Hobson and J. Thom. 810. Catherine McLachlan, 19 years of age, from Scotland. R.C. afflicted with the Kings evil [tuberculosis], has been in Hospital for seven months, left there about a Month ago, as the case is incurable, She was recommended by the Mayor for admission, but as her Case requires constant attention, the Committee think that it would be best to let her remain with her own Family, where she would receive better attendance, and allow her some out door relief and some Linseed Meal. 811. Robert West, 54 years of age. Married. from Ireland, ChofEngl. No. 16 Albert St. the man is Consumptive. Mr. Hobson visited, and recommends 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to be allowed 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 812. Mary Ann Moor, to have 2 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, in addition to the 6 [pounds] p. Week previously. See Case 275 [725]. Revd. Dr. Lett recommends. 813. Ann Spillings, No. 19 Shuter St. Widow, 72 years of age. Presbt. Capt. Elmsley recommends her as deserving. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood when given out. 814. Margaret Doyle, Palace St. Lees Houses, Marrd. [married] 35 years of age, 3 children Girl 8 Boy 5 and girl 2 years of age, Husband, left her in Hamilton and she came back to Toronto in June, she lives with an old Widow Mary OBrien, the neighbours speak well of her, as an industrious and well behaved Woman, she was ill in bed when visited. Irish. R.C. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. Decbr. 9th. 815. Ellen Kerr, 224 Corner of Queen and McMahon St. Widow, 40 years of age, Irish. R.C. one child a boy 6 years old, lives in a Room with an old Widow Woman (Dolly Gann). They pay a Dollar a Month between them for the Room, They are both Pensioners of the House during the Winter Months, The Hon. Mr. Allan has visited and recomd. them for Wood. As Wood is not given out yet, she is to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood when given out. See report. St. Davids Ward No. 2. 816. Edward Fitzgerald, lives in a small lane between Jarvis and George Streets, in the House of a labourer of the name of Martin Bryan, Ireland. R.C. he seeks admission into the House, no room, to have a loaf for the present, and to endeavour to get admitted in the House of Providence, if he cannot succeed to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. See Visitors report, St. Davids Ward No. 2. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 318 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/318 Friday 2nd December 1859 Present: Mr. J. Thom. 817. Mary Ann Jones, has been living in Toronto Township, her husband made an assignment of his goods to another Man, and cleared out himself, she has 5 children, She went to Hamilton to live but last Monday the Mayor of Hamilton sent her down to Toronto. She brought a Note from Mrs. Grasett to the Committee recommending her for some Bread, to have a loaf for the present, and recommended to go to her own Municipality, for relief, 818. Nathaniel McNight, 48 years of age, has a Wife and 9 children in England. from Scotland, Congregationalist, he was refused admittance in the Hospital and recommended here as requiring rest and Comfort by Dr. Gardiner, there is no room in the House, but the Committee will allow him to stay in the outbuilding for a Week. 819. Catherine Johnston, 30 years of age, lives in Maria St. husband left her, from Ireland, ChofEngl. has one child 2 years of age, Recommended by Revd. Dr. Lett, visitor, for some Bread, to be allowed 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 820. Several Cases referred to the Visitors of the different Wards. 821. Mary McGrath, Grand Trunk Cottages, of Palace St. Married, 28 years of age, 3 Children, Boy 5 Boy 3 and Girl 5 weeks old ^dead^, the husband is in hospital, * and the Wife seems destitute, says she belongs to the Church of England, and husband belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. to have 8 [pounds] Bread p. Week. ^*imposition^ ^*out now^ 822. Catherine Allan, No. \77\ ^83^ Stanley St. Irish. R.C. 32 years of age, husband deserted her these 13 Months, the last she heard of him was, that he was in hospital in New Orleans, having nearly lost his sight by hard drinking, 3 Children, Boy 3, Boy 2, Girl 8 months old, Capt. Elmsley has visited and recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood when it is given out. See Case 422. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread. 823. Eliza Robinson, No. 29 Stanley St. Capt. Elmsley, visited the aforesaid, but she was not at home, she called at his (Capt. Elmsley's) House this morning and informed him, that she was a Widow with 3 Children, all of whom are with Farmers in the Country for their board and lodging & clothing, She aleges that her health will not permit her to work much, but as appearances do not bear out the allegation, the Visitor would suggest that she be required to bring a Doctors certificate confirmatory to her own statement, before she receive any attention from the Weekly Committee Decbr. 2nd. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 319 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/319 Tuesday 6th Dcbr. 1859. Present, William Mathers and Mr. J. Hobson, 823. [Case number 823 repeated] Assinnath McLean, rear of 229 Sayer St. Irish. ChofEngl, Widow 48 years of age 6 Children, Daughter 20, ditto 17, do. [ditto] 13, do. [ditto] 9, do. [ditto] 5, do. [ditto] 3 years of age, all at home except the one 13 who is at Service. Mr. Hobson has visited. to be allowed 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 824. Jane Fleming, rear of 238 Sayer St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow 53 years of age Girl 23 years of age, confined to her bed at the present with Rheumatism, grandson 8 years of age, has been visited. to be allowed 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 825. Frances Hood, to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week instead of 8 [pounds] p. Week. 826. William Hudson, No. 99 Boulton St. Colered. Baptist. 4 Children, aged 10, 5, 2, and one 5 weeks old, the Wife is sick. Mr. Tyner has visited and recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week for the present. to have 8 [pounds] p. Week. 827. Rose Foley, 132 Richmond St. Irish. R.C. 26 years of age, Single, her Eyesight is bad, Visitor recommends 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread. 828. Mary Short, 136 Richmond St. Widow, 45 years of age, Irish. R.C. has one daughter 13 years of age who is a Simpleton, She begs for a living, Visitor thinks it would be as well to allow her 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to be allowed 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 829. Eliza Clarke, 132 Richmond St. Irish R.C. Married, but she and her husband live apart, not able to agree long together, She has two children, one 3 years, the other about 6 months old. Visitor thinks it advisible to allow a little relief, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread ^p. Week^. 830. Maria Hebert, 332 King St. east. Irish, husband English, ChofEngl. 4 Children, Boy 14 employed in the Colonist Office at [dollars] 2 p. month. girl 12. girl 8 and girl 4 years of age, they spent all their means, and had it not been for a little assistance from the Mayor, and the St. Georges Society they must have starved, Visitor leaves it to the Committee, (See report St. Davids Ward No. 3.) To have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 831. Sarah Killroy, 36 years of age, Widow, Irish, R.C. 3 children, 14, 9 and 7 years of age she is willing to work when she can get it to do. The Revd. Mr. Kennedy has visited, and recommends her as deserving of relief. To have 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 832. Phoebe Gray, No. 96 1/2 Elizabeth St. English, ChofEngl. Widow, 53 years of age industrious but unable to obtain Work. She lives with a Married Daughter, Mr. Hobson has visited and recommends 4 [pounds] of Breadp. Week, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 320 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/320 December 6th. 1859 833. George Fraser, No. 4 Osgood[Osgoode] St. when the visitor called, neither he or his Wife were at home, they have no family, and the neighbours say that they are both able to Work, since then the Wife called on Visitor and stated that her husband is not able to work, recommended to see the Doctor. 834. Mary Hughes, No. 22 Elizabeth St. Single, Irish R.C. 38 years of age, states she has some inward Complaint, and not able to do hard Work, Visitor thinks she had better see the Doctor, and if he reports that to be the Case, to be allowed some Bread and Wood. 835. Mary Tanner, 191 Sayer St. Irish R.C. Widow 43 years of age, in good health lives by Washing, 3 Children boy 4, girl 6 and girl 8 years of age, Visitor leaves the Case to the Committee 836. Donald Robertson, 28 years of age, Single, Scotch Presbt. suffers with sore Eyes which prevents him from making a living, brought up to the Draper Business, gets his Lodging for nothing, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, lives at No. 62 Dummer St. 837. John McBurney, an Inmate applied for means to travel with to an Uncle of his in Canada West, refused, asked leave the same day to be allowed to leave the Institution, leave to do so. Maurice Conway to be admitted in his stead. See his Case 744 [715]. 838. Bridget Newing, lives in the rear of 48 Scott St. Mrd. [married] 21 years of age, 2 children Girl 3 and Boy 18 months old, Irish R.C. husband left her 14 Months ago, she does not know the reason why he did so. She is willing to Work, but cannot get sufficient to support herself and Children. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 839. Lucy H. Garvin (Eight years of age last May) returned to the House (Novbr. 24/59) from William Burr of Malton, and is now gone on trial (Novbr. 7th.) to Samuel Martin, Sherborne [Sherbourne] St. Toronto. Friday 9th December 1859. Present. Mr. William Mathers and Mr. E. Hobson. 840. Eliza Gunson, 67. Albert St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow 64 years of age, rents a room from her married daughter, lives by quilting. Visitor recommends relief, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread per Week. 841. Eliza Jamison 19 Centre St. Irish ChofEngl. Widow 44 years of age, 4 Children, girl 15. girl 14. Boy 10. Boy 5 years of age, oldest girl in Service, the Visitor is sorry to say it is a Case we cannot relieve as she is from the Country, the Committee allowed 8 [pounds] of Bread for to day, which she refused accepting. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 321 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/321 December 9th. 1859. 842. Eliza Walsh. 143 Park Lane. Colered. Methodist, Married, 35 years of age, husband a labourer about the same age, 4 Children, Boy 16. Boy 14. Boy 9 and girl 6. all of them in good health. The Visitor cannot recommend the Case. 843. Hannah Stinson, No. 4 Dale St. Irish R.C. Married, husband in Penitentiary for 2 years as one of the Brooks' gang, she 40 years of age, 3 Boys 8. 6. 3 years of age, lives by charing, her rooms are dirty. Visitor has no doubt she requires some assistance, to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 844. Marcella Kennedy 80 Centre St. Irish R.C. Widow, 40 years of age, twin daughters 11 years of age, can get but little Work, or she would do for herself, The Visitor recomd. a little relief. To have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 845. Elizabeth Truss 29 Christopher St. Cold. [Coloured] Methodist, Widow 76 years of age, daughter 31 Grand daughter 5 years of age, Visitor recommends them as very deserving of relief, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 846. Margt. Walsh. 201 Elizabeth St. Irish ChofEngl. Widow 47 years of age, 3 children girl 13. boy 11 and girl 5 years of age, this is a very industrious respectable Woman the Visitor strongly recommends her for 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. To have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 847. Rebecca Amos in rear of 171 Centre St. Cold. [Coloured] M. [Methodist] Church. Widow 71 years of age a daughter about 30 years of age a Widow with 6 Children, girl 12 Boy 10. girl 8. girl 7. girl 6 and girl 5 years of age, has been 5 years in Toronto, they appear industrious and clean, they were allowed 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week last Winter, to have the same this Winter. 848. Mary Ann Jones, not to be found next to 63 Elm St. and no person of that name known there. 849. Margaret Daly 121 Bishop St. 36 years of age, Widow, Irish R.C. 3 Children Boy 13. Boy 11 and girl 10 years of age. She washed for Mr. Pennefather and other Members of the government, her little Boy was employ'd by Mrs. Pennefather, but since they have left the Boy is out of Employment as well as his Mother. The Revd. Mr. Kennedy recommends them as deserving of relief. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 850. Elizabeth Thompson, 31. Widow, Canadian, ChofEngl., 3 Children, Boy 11 Boy 9 and girl 6. she is from Dundas, apparently to Winter in Toronto. recomd. to go back to Dundas. 851. Patrick Flanagan, 60 years of age Single, Irish. R.C. recommended by the Mayor for admission, No room. to have out door relief, 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 322 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/322 December 9th. 1859. 852. Clara Harper, Widow, Colered, 45 years of age, Three girls and one Boy, the oldest girl is 20. a smart young woman with a good Character from Mrs. Derbishire, but since the government left, she can get no Work, on that account the family are in Want, the second girl 19. is not well, the third is from home, the boy is 9 years of age, The Mother herself is suffering from Rheumatism, Mr. Tyner recomd. 8 [pounds] of Bread, the Committee allow 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, as the Children are all grown up. 853. Mary Butler, 394 Adelaide St. Irish. R.C. deserted by her husband, 4 Children Boy 10. girl 8. 6. 2 years of age she appears a person worthy of attention. Mr. Tyner recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood when given out. to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 854. Mary Derraugh. 36 Boulton St. Irish. R.C. her husband is not with her, has two children and her old Mother, Visitor recommends her for 6 [pounds] of Bread and Wood when given out. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 855. Sarah Shields 22 Adelaide St. \Colered\, ^husband Colered^, recommended by the Mayor, her husband has been recently sent to the Penitentiary, 3 Children Boy 6 Boy 4 and girl 3 years of age. She is 36 years of age. English ChofEngl. a smart Woman but not able to support her Children without some help, Mr. Tyner recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when given out, to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 856. Mary Green brought a Note from the Revd. Dr. Lett for relief, but has not been visited, She is a young strong woman, and has only one child, The Committee is of opinion that she is able to suport herself, to have a loaf for to day. 857. William Eldon (see his Case 809) is to be readmitted in the to the House, on Condition that he remain in doors for a Month, without having leave to go in the Street, and at the end of that time Supt. to report on his Conduct. See Case 809. 858. George Fraser, examined by Dr. Small, whose statement is as follows, I have examined the aforesaid aged 49. He says he has been under treatment at the general Hospital for the last ten Months while suffering from "Dumb Ague" and that he has not improved in health. From what I have seen, I believe him to be quite Convalescent. See Dr. Small's statement filed. 859. Dennis Shae, Marrd. [married] in rear of No. 12 Duches [Duchess] St. Irish, lost one of his legs, the Wife confined of twins about 3 months ago, the only Children they have. The Visitor recommends them as deserving of relief, (See report St. Davids Ward No. 4.) 860. Margaret Bennett, Marrd. [married] in a yard on Nelson St. Visitor recommends temporary relief (See report St. Davids Ward No. 4.) to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week for one Month. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 323 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/323 Decbr. 9/59. 861. Antony Corrigan, Irish. R.C. 80 years of age, very infirm, almost blind these 10 years, See Case 210 of 1859. Capt. Elmsley visited and recomd. Bread at present, and Wood when issued. See report from St. James' Ward. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 862. Bridget Ainwright, 25 years of age, husband in Hospital in New York, received a letter from him 3 Weeks ago, very ill indeed, 2 children Boy 3. and Boy 5 Months old, Sister in Barrie as poor as herself, Irish. R.C. Clean and tidy, recommended by Visitor for Bread and Wood. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 863. Mary Ann Boughton, 20 Stanley St. Widow, 44 years of age, and Daughter 22 at Service a Boy 16 apprenticed to Jaques and Hayes, She is a Needle Woman but gets nothing to do. Ann Nichols a nother Pensioner lives with her who receives 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. M.A. Boughton to receive the same amount Weekly. See report St. James Ward. 864. Jane Tynan and Ann Tynan, No such people at or near 77 Stanley St. 864 1/2. Mary Murphy foot of Scott St.in the Store House on the Wharf, 26. Widow, Irish R.C. one Child Boy 4 years old, Mrs. Fitzpatrick allows her to live in the same rooms with her, had relief last year. allowed 4 [pounds] bread per week 865. Ellen Sloan, old Wellington Hotel, 45 years of age, Mrd. [married] Irish. ChofEngl. 3 Children Boy 15 partly makes the living but seck [sick] at present, Girl 8 and Boy 6. husband has been away 10 weeks to seek Work, received a letter from him shortly after he left, from Cincinaty and [dollars] 6. saw the letter, he there states that he has taken passage for New Orleans has not heard from him since. She appears to be a decent sober Woman, and in distress. 866. Ellen Blakely, in a Apple Shanty, belonging to Mrs. McCarney, opposite Jaqes and Hayes factory. She says she is a Widow 32 years of age, Irish. R.C. 2 Children Girl 7. and a girl 12 Months old, She says she would like to earn her living but cant get Work, her Case was referrd to the House by the Mayor. 867. Sophia Anscombe, 73 years of age, died last night Decbr. 11th of softening of the Brain, See her Case 593 in 1859. She has a Son in Town, sent Notice to him of his Mothers dead. Tuesday 13th Decbr. 1859. Present. Mr. E. Hobson, The Revd. Mr. Boddy and the Revd. Dr. Lett. 868. Sarah Williams, Irish ChofEngl. a Widow, has been an Inmate of this Institution, rather queer in her head, strongly recommended by the Revd. Mr. Kennedy for readmission, She is to come before the Doctor at 3 OClock this afternoon, House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 324 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/323 December 13th 1859. 869. Catharine Murray, 25 Elizabeth St. Irish. R.C. Married. 50 years of age, 2 children, boy 10. girl 8 years of age, She states that her husband broke the bone of his wrist last year which unfits him for Work. Visitor told her, that he must be reported on by Dr. Small 870. Catharine Laurie, rear of 15 Elizabeth St, Irish, R.C. Married. 22 years of age, her husband left for the States in May last, they have been in Toronto six years, She works a little and begs for the balance, Visitor recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread. 871. Sheppard Rosanna, 88 Sayer St. Irish, R.C. 30 years of age, Widow, 3 children boy 7. girl 5 and Boy 3 years of age. She is 3 years in Toronto, She appears industrious, and is in Want of Bread, Committee allow 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 872. Ann McGarry, 48 Centre St. Irish. R.C. Widow 38 years of age, She has one Child a girl 3 years old, has been 6 years in Toronto, Visitor thinks she ought to go to Service. 873. Sarah Tomley, No. 10 Albert St. Irish R.C. Widow 38 years of age, 4 children girl 10, girl 6. Boy 4 and Boy 2 years of age, She is near her Confinement, The Visitor recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread, to have 8 [pounds] of Bread. 874. Timothy Harrington, has been an Inmate, applies again for admission, no room at present to call again, and to be admitted the first vacancy. 875. Eliza Spears, lives at 62 Dummer St. the husband is to come and see the House Doctor. The Doctors opinion is, that Spears is able to Work, and saw Wood, unless the weather is very severe. 876. Mary Ann Jones, applied again for relief, she brought a Note from the Mayor, recommending her for relief, but as it is against the rules laid down in the By law, to assist parties belonging to other Municipalitys, The Committee declined relieving her, (She has had Temporary relief) 877. Ellen Blakely, referred to the House by Mayor, She is a person well known, and has been offered to be relieved from her Children by the Sisters, and for her to go to Service, but She preferrs drinking, and a life of begging. Not to be relieved. 878. Eliza Cunningham, seeks admission referred to the Doctor. 879. George Fraser, applied again for relief, See Case 858. the Doctors report. relief refused. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 325 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/325 December 13th. 1859 880. Mary Jane Field, No. 2 McMahon St. represented herself to be a Widow, having 4 small children to support, not her own, but the children of a Sister who was dead, and stated that she and the children were entirely dependent upon the little she could earn, by washing and scrubbing. On further enquiries by the Visitor, it was found that she had Married more than a year ago, a Man considerable younger than herself ^that she had no Children living with her and that she had a Son^, a Carpenter by trade who had Employment all the Summer up to lately, see Visitors report St. Davids Ward (No. 5) Committee will not allow any relief in this Case. 881. Julia Moore, Corner of Parliament and Queen St. cannot be found. 882. Jane Chambers, No. 20 Duches [Duchess] St. there is no Number 20 on Duches St. the Houses between No. 18 and 21 having been burnt and never rebuilt, the neighbours did not know any one of the Name of Chambers. 883. Margaret Mead 101 Beech St. the Visitor would recommend her Case to the Committee for relief, the Husband has been ill for several Months, and is still unfit for Work, they have one Child, and the Woman expects to be confined again almost imediately. (See report St. Davids Ward No. 5.) To have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 884. Sarah Harighy 181 Queen St. Widow, Irish, R.C. 40 years of age 4 Children, cant obtain constant employment, recommended for 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. to have 6 [pounds]. 885. John Henderson aged 79. lives at No. 35 Richmond St. Colered. Visitor recommends 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when given out. 886. Mary ONiel, 32 years of age, Irish. R.C. deserted by her husband, decent Woman, Visitor recommends her for Bread and Wood (See Capt. Elmsley's report Book.) to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. W. [week] 887. Margaret McLean 55 years of age, Widow, Irish, R.C. has a Boy 13. sells Newspapers. She lost one Eye, and the sight of the other is very Weak, dirty and slovenly, looks dissipated, nevertheless on account of Blindness the Visitor recommends a little Bread. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 888. John Ward. 71 Widower, Shoemaker very feeble, works at his trade a little but cannot do much, bears a very good Character by them that know him. Visitor, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread and Wood. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 889. Ann Wilson. No such Number as 23 ^50^ Bond St. all vacant Lots around there, has been found See Capt. Elmsley's report. recommends Wood and Bread. 890. Catharine Murphy. No such person known at 24 Adelaide St. found. see Capt. Elmsley's report, recommended for Wood and Bread. [Case 891: continued on page 328] House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 326 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/326 1855/6 1. The Infant referred toon page 1 & [Case] No. 1 was given to Mrs. Stewart of Dommar [Dummer] St. to nurse at twenty shillings per Mo. with two changes of clothing Jany 14th 1855 2. Child in [Case] No. 90 and on P. [page] 70 admitted to the ^House^ and given to Mrs. {Ryan} to nurse at five dollars pr. Mo. {Bakley} St. Mrs. \Mathews\ Tonnars May 22nd 1856. 3. The foundling on Page 94 and [Case] No. 219 was given to Mrs. Dunbar of Elizabeth St. at four Dollars per month Mrs. Mair thinks she will take the child when about a year old. Oct 12. 1856. 4. Mary OBreins [OBrien] child on page 98 [Case 237] given to Mrs. Stewart of Elizth. St. to nurse at four Dollars pr. Mo. and Mrs. Smith to pay one half, but she never did. Oct. 24, 1856. 5. Foundling on Page 106 & [Case] No. 282 given to Mrs. Flora Stewart King St. at four dollars per month for nursing. Decm. 30. 1856 6. The child on Page 112 [Case 30] given to Mrs. Tannar to nurse who is living on Berkley St. to get four Dollars pr. Mo. Feby 28. 1857. 7. Child on page 127 & [Case] No. 120 given to Mary Tannar also. June 30th 1857. 8. Child on page 139 sent to the House by P.M. [Police Magistrate] [Case] No. 192 gave to Mrs. Boll to nurse at three Dollars pr. Mo. 9. The Child on page 142 & [Case] No. 207 was given House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 327 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/327 given to Mrs. Elezabeth Gray Edward St. at five Dollars per month. name Sarah Douggan. Oct 13. 1857. 10. The Child brought to the Institution by Mrs. Scanlon See Page 152 [Case 274]. was retained in the House. Decm. 11. 1858. 11. The child abandoned by its mother recorded on Page 153 & [Case] No. 289 was given to Mrs. Eleza Rowland at five Dollars per Mo. Dec. 11. 1858 12. The Child sent to the House of Industry noted on page 164 & [Case] No. 25 was given to Mrs. Orr on Victoria St. to wet nurse at five Dollars per mo. Mar. 27. 1858 13. The second child on page 164 & [Case] No. 26 given to Mrs. Mary Hatton on Centre ^St.^ to wet nurse at five Dollars per Mo. child named William Street. Baptized April 14/58. Mar 27. 1858. died see [Case] No. 192. (1858.) 14. The Child on page 195 & [Case] No. 270. given to Mrs. Hault Stanley St. [at] 4 Dollars p. M. [month] Augst. 7/58. died Augst 14/58 [Case 279]. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 328 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/328 [Case numbers continued from Page 325] Friday 16th Decr. 1859. Present Messrs. J. Hobson and J. Tyner. 891. Ann Smith. ^No.^ 71 McGill St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow 40 years of age, 3 girls 7. 4. 2 years of age, they all appear clean, the Visitor was informed by the neighbours that she is a deserving person, he therefore recommends Bread and Wood when given out. 892. Margaret Finley. No. 70 Louisa St. Irish. ChofEngl. 50 years of age, charwoman her husband is afflicted with a bad leg, and states he has had the ague for the last year and not able to work, if so they may require a little Wood, but the Doctor had better report. Mr. Hobson visited. 893. Mary Constantine, No. 81 Agnes St. Irish. R.C. Married 37 years of age, 2 boys 2 & 1. years of age, Her husband states, he has past [passed] large quantitys of Blood for a long time past, he is a Tailor by trade but appears a poor cripple, the Visitor would recommend them for Wood after New year. 894. Bridget Franklin No. 173 Centre St. Irish. R.C. Widow, she does not know her age but appears about Eighty, She states she has no means of living, but has been supported by a poor family, but are not able to do any more for her for want of work, she requires Bread at once, and Wood after New year. 895. Sophia Dow, No. 27 Elizabeth St. in the Cellar. Widow 38 years of age, English ChofEngl. 3 Boys 14. 15 and 16 years of age, they are working for their food and clothing, and one Daughter who is at home with a very bad sore head, and at the same time she is not very bright. Mr. Hobson recommends her as requiring relief. 896. Eiza [Eliza] Fern, No. 70 Elizabeth St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow. 28 years of age 2 children girl 6 and Boy 2 years of age, she appears a industrious Woman, Visitor would recommend one loaf of Bread p. Week, and some Wood after New year. 897. Ann Waters. No. 198. Centre St. Colored. M. [Methodist] Church. Married 41 years of age, 2 Children girl 8 and girl 2 years of age, the husband left her and is living with a Woman at the east end. Visitor believes her to be an industrious Woman, he would recommend Wood after New year. 898. Elizabeth Kerr, No. 18 Elizabeth St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow, 30 years of age, 4 Children boy 8 and 3. girls 6. 4 and 2 years of age, Visitor was informed by the owner of the House that she was a very industrious Women, he would recommend Bread, and Wood after Christmas. 899. Joseph Henstridge, rear of 17 Edward St. English. ChofEngl. 27 years of age, Bookbinder by trade, Married 3 children, boy 5 boy 3 girl 2 years of age, she ^the Wife^, is near her Confinement, it appears a distressing Case to the Visitor, and he would recommend the man to Cut Wood for relief, House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 329 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/329 16th December 1859. 900. Elizabeth Death, is not known at No. 104 Centre St. 901. Ellen Griffin No. 104 1/2 Richmond St. West. 50. Married. Engish. ChofEngl. She is a very respectable person, was burnt out at the late Fire on Shepard St. where they nearly lost all they were possessed of. The Visitor recommends Bread and Wood, to have 1/2 Cord Wood and 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week 902. Catharine Lavan, No. 38. Boulton St. Irish. R.C. Widow, 45 years of age, one daughter 18 years of age. The Visitor leaves the Case to the Committee to decide. 903. Rose Kelly, No. 52 Boulton St. has moved out of St. Andrews Ward. 904. Julia Linch, No. 62 Boulton St. Irish. R.C. Widow, 43 years of age, only one child a daughter 15 at Service, the Visitor leaves the Case to the Committee. 905. Sarah Johnston, in a lane rear of Mr. Lewis, Adelaide St. ChofEngl. 32 years of age husband 37. 4 Children, aged 8, 6, 3, and 1 years, they are living in filth and dirt and the Visitor only recommends on behalf of the Children, To have no relief at present. 906. Margaret OKeefe, No. 136. Richmond St. Visitor will not recommend her unless he can find out something more about her. Mr. Tyner has since recommended her for Wood and Bread, Widow, 30. Irish. R.C. 2 children 5 & 3. 907. Johanna Quigly, No. 29 Adelaide St. she has only one child 3 years of age, the husband is away, the Visitor thinks that she is able to support herself. 908. Catharine Moore No. 141 1/2 Adelaide St. Irish. R.C. She is a Widow 60 years of age, with one daughter 17, the girls sight is not very good, the Visitor thinks it would be as well to let them have a little Wood, but no more than one half Cord for the season. To have wood after December. 909. Margaret Keagan, rear of 52 Boulton St. Irish. R.C. She is a Widow 45 years of age, one Boy 9 years of age, the Visitor will not recommend more than a half Cord of Wood for the season. 910. Mary Ann Horigan, in the lane opposite Ritchey’s Terrace on Adelaide St. Irish.R.C. Married. 3 Children, 8, 6 and 4 years of age, husband a plasterer, away from home seeking Work. Showed a letter to Visitor stating that the husband is sick at Cincinaty. She is a respectable Woman, and deserves assistance for a short time, the Visitor recomd. 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood as soon as given out. 911. Ann Dunn No. 149 Adelaide St. in the yard. Irish. R.C. Widow aged 58. and daughter 16. Visitor leaves the Case to the Committee to decide, to have Wood after New year. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 330 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/330 16th December 1859. 912. Mary French, Corner of York and Boulton St. The Visitor could not find her. 913. Honora Ryan \57\ \Lewis\ \St\. \west\. \No\ \such\ \person\ \living\ \there\ ^No. 33 Boulton Street widow has one daughter 17 years of age^ 914. Margaret Harrington, No. 47 Trinity St. 35 years of age Married, Irish, R.C. 2 Children girl 7. girl 2 years of age, the husband is 75 years of age a very feeble old Man, they live one a room with another party. The Man was an Inmate in this Institution last Winter. 915. Bridget OHearn, No. 12 Duchess St. lives in the same House with Dennis Shaw, whose Case is reported upon, She has two Children. The Visitor would recommend a little Bread, but if any Wood is given it must be recollected, that there is only one stove for both. 916. Bridget Burns, No. 68 Caroline St. occupies a room in a house belonging to her Sister a Mrs. Malone who is totally well off. Mrs. Burns is a Widow and has two young Children. The Visitor believes her industrious and willing to do what she can for herself, the Visitor recomd. temporary relief in the shape of a little Wood, See report St. Davids Ward. 917. Catharine Ryan. No. 91 Nelson Street, Muttons yard, has two rooms for which she pays [dollars] 2 1/2 per Month, is a Widow has two Children, girls out at Service, the oldest gets 3 1/2 [dollars] p. month the youngest [dollars] 2 1/2 p. Month, she is in want of Wood, she is too old to do much for herself, the Visitor recommends a little Wood, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when given out. See report for St. Davids Ward. 918. Ellen Rowbottom, the Visitor of St. Davids Ward (Hon. G.W. Allan) begs to bring her Case under the Notice of the Weekly Committee, the husband went of [off] to Cincinatty some 3 Months ago, and has not since been heard of, She is utterly destitute and near her Confinement, and sadly in Want of Bread and food, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when given out. 919. Bridget Moore, Blairs yard Nelson St. is past doing for herself, Visitor recommends a little Bread and Wood, See report St. Davids Ward. 920. Margaret Woods, lives in the same House as the above, a poor old Widow, Visitor recomd. a little Wood and Bread. See report St. Davids Ward. 921. Mary Enniss No. 47 Pine St. lives with a Sister in Law off of Pine St. She is a widow with two children six and five years of age respectively. Cannot get any Work and is in great distress for Wood, Her Sister in Law is not very much better off at present, as her husband although living, has been only employed some time, the Visitor would recommend Mrs. \Ellis\ ^Enniss^ for a little Bread. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when the time comes. See report St. Davids House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 331 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/331 16th December 1859. 922. Ellen Casey, 21 Power St. husband is idiotic and unfit for Work of any kind, she is anxious to get him into the House of Industry, but failing that she may receive relief in Wood and Bread, she has but one Child, but the helplessness of her husband prevents her from doing much. (report St. Davids Ward No. to have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood when given out). 923. Mary Rogers in the same House as above, is a Widow and her sight is so far affected as to render her incapable of doing any sewing or knitting, the Visitor, thinks her a fit object of charity. (report St. Davids Ward) to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 924. Ellen Cassey 322 King St. east, Has one small room and she and her husband an old infirm Man are allowed to use a neighbors Stove, Hon. G.W. Allan would recommend them for a little Wood. To have 4 [pounds] of Break p. Week and Wood when given out. 925. Julia Moore. Lives with a Mrs. Thompson in a small House in a garden, belonging to Mrs. Radenhurst. on Parliament St. This Woman is really an object of charity She has suffered very much from Rheumatic fever, which has left her almost a cripple, She could have been half starved if it had not been for {blank} 926. Ellen Thomson who is recommended by Mrs. E. Baldwin for relief, She has 3 children the eldest 11 years of age. She seems a very industrious and respectable Woman and deserving of assistance Hon. G.W. Allan would recommend Wood and Bread. the above two are to have 8 [pounds]of Bread p. Week between them, and Wood when given out. 927. Julia Monk, No. 13 South Park St. her husband and two children, respectable people and in the greatest distress, The Hon. G.W. Allans report St. \Lawrence\ ^Davids^ Ward. They are to have 8 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and 1/4 Cord of Wood. 928. Mrs. Galvin, lives in a small house on Berkley St. Irish. R.C., (The Hon. G.W. Allan) would recommend her Case to the Committee for a little Wood, as she is a deserving Case. See report for St. Davids Ward. 929. Mrs. McConkey lives in a small House on Duke St. next to the Police Station, She is a Widow, her husband having lost his life by some accident at Hammiltons Foundry two or three years ago, she does what she can to support herself by selling Cakes and yeast, Hon. Mr. Allan, would recommend her as deserving of assistance. 930. Catharine Wolsey see [Case] 495. 1858 [Charlotte Wolsey]. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread and Wood. 931. Ann Ryan 52 years old, Widow 9 years. Boy 14 in Ireland, Boy 11 Vagabonding about the Streets, no friends in Canada says she is very ill, Doctors can tell if this be true, if not able to make her living Capt. Elmsley would recommend Wood turn about with Mary Haloran with whom she lives, See report St. Davids Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 332 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/331 19th December 1859 932. Bridget Hennessey. 41 years old, Widow Irish R.C. girl 9 and Boy 7. No friend in Canada, works out when she can, slovenly and dirty, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood for once, and he will visit again. 933. Catharine Lahy, 33 years old. Widow, Irish R.C. No friends, Boy 13 in Mirror Office [dollars] 1 1/4 p. Week, looks very pale and sickly, tolerably tidy Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood turn about with the above, with whom she lives. 934. Bridget Halahan 45 years old, Widow. Irish. R.C. Boy 15 in New York, Girl 11 and Boy 9. look quite delicate. Says she has pains in her Bones, dirty and slovenly, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only. 935. Ann Wilson 40 years old, husband deserted 18 months ago, Irish. R.C. a Boy 12 apprenticed in Belleville and a Boy 6 Months. She carried a fruit Basket in Summer, but is unable to do so now. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread and Wood turn about with Mrs. McCarty who lives with her. 936. Margaret Dwyer 46 years old. husband clearing off snow, he will show himself to morrow. 2 Sons in the Army in India, Boy 16 gone to the far West. Boy 10. Boy 6. Irish R.C. Delicate in appearance says she cannot work, decent Body. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread and Wood. 937. Ellen Fletcher 70 years of age, Widow, Son 20 in St. Louis, never heard of or from him. ChofEngl. Tidy old Body. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread and Wood. 938. Ann Christian 60 years old, Colored, Widow, no children, no friends, Very delicate in health, lost all her teeth by Medicine Mercury. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood only all she asks for. 939. Rose Kelly 43. Widow, Son 24. in Chicago girl 20 in Detroit. Boy 19 in Cincinati girl 12 would work if she could get it, tolerable tidy. Wood only. 940. Mary Collins, 67, Widow, quite unable to work, a poor helpless old thing, Irish R.C. Capt. Elmsley recommends Bread and Wood. 941. Elizabeth Burns, 55 years old, Widow, delicate health. Daughter 24 also a Widow with a girl 5 years old living with her, daughter works when she can get it, tolerably clean and tidy, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only. 942. Mary Kelly, 30 years old, husband deserted her two years ago, Irish. R.C. in good health, girl 2. Works when she can get it, a Brother in Collingwood who has a family of his own, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood once, when he will again visit. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 333 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/333 19th December 1859. 943. Bridget Efferson 50 years old, Widow. Irish R.C. Son 24 Family of his own, Son 23, has a white swelling in his knee, She has sprained her ancle [ankle] terribly by a fall, no friends in upper Canada, tolerable clean, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Bread and Wood. 944. Jane Turner, a little girl about 12 years of age, she was sent to this Institution by the Mayor ^(Decbr 13th)^ to be apprenticed out, she told the the Mayor that she had walked all the way from Thornhill, her father and mother are dead, the people she has lived with last turned her away and told her to come here, to the Poor House, she has been taken care of at the City Hall. ChofEngl. Tuesday 20th Decbr. 1859. Present, The Revd. Mr. T.S. Kennedy, Mr. J. Tyner, Mr. W.J. McDonell and Revd. Dr. Letts. 945. Eliza Richardson. 68 Elizabeth St. Irish, ChofEngl. Widow 30 years of age. 4 Children, girl 9. girl 7. boy 5 and girl 4 years of age, the Visitor thinks her worthy of assistance, the neighbours say that she is a respectable and industrious person. 946. Margaret Hopkins, 106 Sayer St. Widow 49 years of age. Irish, ChofEngl. she is in bad health, 2 Boys at home 11 and 13 years of age, Mr. Hobson would recommend Wood in new year. 947. Sarah Warner. 155 Sayer St. Irish. M. [Methodist] Church. Widow 60 years of age no family. intends shortly to go in the Country. Visitor recomd. Wood ^(no more)^ has a Girl 19 yrs. age at Service 948. Elizabeth McBride, 47 1/2 Centre St. Irish, M. [Methodist] Church. Widow 40 years of age 2 children girl 9 and boy 5 years of age, and her Mother an old Woman 90 years of age very infirm that she requires a person constantly attending on her, and yet everything is clean and comfortable, Visitor thinks them worthy of relief. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week and Wood. 949. Ann Franklin, No. 12 Elizabeth St. Irish. R.C. Widow 30 years of age, 2 children boy 5 girl 2 years of age, not at home when the Visitor call’d, but he was informed that she lived by begging a little and working a little. to have 4 [pounds] of Bread p. W. [week] 950. Mary Jane Scott, 97 Sayer St. Colored, Married 30 years of age, 3 children boy 10. girl 5 and girl 2 years of age, husband gone to New York, they live in the same room with some more Colored people. 951. Barbara Leany, gone on trial with Adam Fierheller, Farmer of Markham. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 334 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/334 20th Decbr. 1859 952. Ann Maria Jackson, No. 88 Edward St. Colered Methodist 10 Children 8 in Toronto and two in Slavery, She has 4 at home, 2 boys 3 and 5. and two girls 9 and 11 years of age, four in Service 2 girls 13 and 18. and 2 boys 14 and 16 years of age the Visitor thinks her very industrious but she will require some relief. 953. Margaret Wilson, 122 Elizabeth St. Scotch. Methodist. Widow 45 years of age, 3 children, boy 13. girl 6. girl 3 years of age. the youngest not able to speak, The Visitor was informed by the neighbours that she is an industrious Woman, and deserving of relief. 954. Margaret Sullivan, in a Apple Shanty between Revere House and York St. an Front St. a Widow has 4 children, the eldest a Boy 12 years old, the two next girls and the youngest a boy, she says that she never applied before for relief, appears a decent hard working Woman, She Wants Wood, Revd. Mr. Kennedy has visited and recommends her. 955. Johanna Kehoe 42 Adelaide St. No such Number on that Street. 956. Mary Jane Ryan 51 Boulton St. Widow 20 years of age, one child 11 months Colered. lives with her Mother and Stepfather, Mr. Tyner leaves the Case with the Committee, to have 4 [pounds] of Bread. 957. Anne Heron ^Anne O’Hern^, 132 Richmond St. Widow, Irish. R.C. 32 years of age, 2 girls one 10 the other 12 years of age. pays no rent. Mr. Tyner recomd. a little Wood. 958. Alice Flanagan 369 Adelaide St. West. Widow 35 years of age, Irish. R.C. 2 children girl 11 and girl 4 years of age. clean and tidy, Mr. Tyner recomds. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and two quarter Cords of Wood for the season. 959. Anne Kirk 273 Queen St. West. Widow 55 years of age, Irish, R.C. and daughter at Service, Mr. Tyner recomd. a little Wood. 960. Mary French 52 Boulton St. the place is shut up. 961. Mary Cotter 120 1/2 Adelaide St. West in the rear. husband away, she was to bring Visitor a certificate from Mrs. McMaster but has failed doing so. 962. Mary Jones 283 Queen St. West. Married 34 years of age. husband away. 3 Children boy 8 boy 5 and boy 3 years of age. Visitor would like to know more about her before he recommends. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 335 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/335 December 20th 1859. 963. Margaret Brien, 37 Duchess St. Widow, no Children, occupies part of a room with a family named Mackay for which she pays 1 [dollars] p. Month, makes a living in Summer by going round with a Basket and selling small articles, she is Suffering from bad Eyes, and during the cold Weather is not able to go about with her Basket. she applied for Wood and Bread, Hon. Mr. Allan thinks her deserving of assistance. 964. Jane Chambers, 57 Duches [Duchess] St. a Widow with two Children is living in the House of one Burns, in a back yard of Duches [Duchess] St. she has the use of their Stove for cooking, and occupies a small bunk in one Corner of the room at night This is a dirty wretched place, and they seem an unthrifty set. she pays Burns and his Wife 5 d. [pence] a night for her lodging and the use of the Stove. She is in want of a little Bread and Wood, Hon. Mr. Allan visited. 965. Margaret Dunnacker rear of 45 Duchess St. a Widow ^infant^ 7 months old, she shares a room with a family of the name of Ryan, She appears to be a very respectable young Woman, she is willing to do what she can to support herself, but is tied down by the infant, she is in need of Wood and Bread, See report St. Davids Ward 966. Mary Coulter, 53 Duchess St. She and her husband are both old people. no children. and say they have no friends or relations to assist them, the husband goes out with fish for sale but has been ailing for some time, Hon. Mr. Allan thinks they are much in need of assistance for the Winter. 967. Mary Brien, 83 Nelson St. a Widow with two children, Boys 13 and 10 years old going to School at R.C. Bishops Palace, the Woman seems a stout active person but has been out of Work lately, and will find it difficult to get any Work during the Winter, she seems to feel inclined to help herself. Hon. Mr. Allen would recommend her for assistance during the cold weather. 968. Mary Wimens 61 Pine St. and Mary Ann Sullivan 34 Pine St. have both given wrong directions, See report for St. Davids Ward. 969. Dolly Cannon 66 years old, Widow, 8 children all dead, no friends in America would work if she could get it. clean and tidy, Irish R.C. Capt. Elmsley would recommend Wood and Bread, on account of old age. 970. Ann Tooner 40 years old, Widow. 2 children, both dead, no friends would work if she could get it. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood only. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 336 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/336 December 21st 1859. 970. Catharine Hughes, 38 years old, Widow Ch of Engl. girl 14 at Service for board and clothing in the Country, no friends, Broke her back by falling into a Cellar carelessly left open, bone sticking out perceptible, bent double, Clean and respectible, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood and Bread. 971. Elizabeth Buggy. 53 years old, husband in bad health she say’s. He will show himself on Friday. 4 Children, Boy 9. Boy 7. Girl 5. Boy 2. Irish R.C. remarkably clean and decent. Committee to judge on view of husband. 972. Ann Richwood 40. husband she says broke his foot, and cannot do much, he will show himself to morrow, Irish. R.C. No friends, 4 children, girl 11. girl 9, boy 5 and boy 2. Filthy in the extreme in every particular, apartments person and children, drinks hard. if not Capt. Elmsley thinks he is much mistaken, Committee will judge on view of the husband ^(Dec 27th: Comtee. gave wood to Cath. Turner. who lives with her & do not think Richwood deserving)^ 973. Catharine Turner, 22 years of age husband deserted her 8 Months ago, girl 6 Months old, Sister Spinster, Sickly and out of place living with her, Irish R.C. Slovenly dirty. Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood turn about with Ann Richwood with whom she lives. had one quarter Cord of Wood, would like to have Bread for the remainder instead. 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. 974. Ann Walsh. 46 years old, Irish. \Ch\ \of\ \Engl\. husband to ^(ChofEngl)^ show himself to morrow. his better half gives him a dreadful Character, sold all his Shoemakers tools to get drink, Fighting and swearing his customary recreation, her Children go to the Church of England, She belongs to any Church you please. 2 children, girl 14 at Dressmakers no wages, girl 12. Tidy and Clean, The Committee will judge on view of husband. 975. Bridget Halloran, no such person at 106 Nelson St. 976. Mary Toomey 55 years old, Widow, Irish. R.C. Children grown up, Poor lonely sickly creature, quite unable to work, dirty slovenly, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood and Bread. 977. Mary Healy, 40 years of age. Irish. R.C. husband is home she says, and cannot do much, he is to show himself on Friday, 5 Children, Girl 13. Twin Boys 9. Girl 4 and girl 18 months old, She is very delicate herself, no friends, tolerable clean Committee will please judge on view of the husband. 978. Mary Brennan, no such person at 66 Stanley St. ^has been found since Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood only^ 979. Ann Cairns, no such person at 66 Stanley St. 980. Patrick Lindsey, no such Number as 45 Stanley St. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 337 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/337 December 21st 1859. 981. Mary Carroll, 30 years of age, husband deserted her 4 years ago, girl 4 and girl 3. No friends in Canada, would work if she could get it. Tolerably Clean, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only. 982. Mary Bray. 25 years of age. husband deserted her 12 month ago, one Child girl 2 yrs. would work if she could get it, Clean and Tidy, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only. 983. Hugh Smith, 40 years of age. Irish. R.C. To show himself on Friday, sickly Wife knits a little, 2 Children, Boy 15 at [dollars] 4 p. Month pays the rent, girl 10 at 1 [dollar]. Capt. Elmsley leaves the Committee to judge on View of the husband. 984. Bridget Horan, 44 years of age, Widow, girl 19 nearly blind, Seton on each temple [Seton: a thread, piece of tape, or the like, drawn through a fold of skin so as to maintain an issue or opening for discharges, or drawn through a sinus or cavity to keep this from healing up, Oxford English Dictionary], Boy 16 Shoveling snow, girl 14 at Service at 3 [dollars] p. Month, tolerably Clean and Tidy Capt. Elmsley recomds. Wood only. 985. Catharine Quinn 45 years old, Widow. Irish. R.C. Girl 19 at Service at [dollars] 4 1/2 p. Month, pays her rent, Boy 13 sells Newspapers, She was a Monthly nurse, but from ill health has been obliged to discontinue that occupation, looks very delicate, Capt. Elmsley recomds Wood only. 986. Catharine Mooney, No such person in Mathews Lane. 987. Joanna Ryan 40 years old, Irish. R.C. Girl 14. Boy 3. No friends. very clean and decent, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood only. 989. Henry Randolph, in a Shanty next to the Black Horse on Front St. east. 40 years of age, Colored, ChofEngl., Wife white Woman 55 years of age. 3 Children, girl 12. girl 10 and Boy 6 years of age. he is a barber, but has been in Hospital all the Summer, but turned out incurable disease of the heart. The Wife tries to make a living by selling a few Apples and Cakes in front of the place they live in, cannot make much by it. 990. Catharine Richardson, rear of 33 Louisa St. Irish. R.C. Widow, 36 years of age girl 11 at home, she appears a clean respectable person Mr. Hobson has visited, 991. Mary Henley 44 Centre St. Irish. R.C. Widow 34 years of age, a Boy 9 years of age with his back spine very much injured, that it is not likely he ever will be fit to do laborious Work, she is living with a married Couple in a dirty House they say that she lives rent free. Mr. Hobson visited. ^to have no relief on account of {owner} sharing her Wood Mary Morrow^ 992. Mary McCarty, 281 Park lane, no such number, highest number being No. 231. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 338 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/338 Friday 24th Decbr 1859. Present The Revd. Mr. Kennedy, Mr. W.J. MacDonell, Mr. Tyner and Revd. Dr. Lett & Mr. E. Hobson 993. Ellen James 197 Centre St. Irish ChofEngl., Widow 7 Children, daughter 20 Mard. [married] husband left her, she was confined at her mothers about 3 Weeks ago, not able to any thing, Mr. Hobson recomd. Bread and Wood. 994. Ellen Ryan 237 Elizabeth St. Irish. R.C. Married, husband a Carpenter, but being an old man not able to do much Work. she applies for Wood on account of 3 grandchildren she has to support Boy 6 girl 4 Boy 2 \years\ ^months^ of age, the Mother of the Children is in Service at [dollars] 4 p. Month out of which she is not able to pay much to the support of her Children, Mr. Hobson would recommend Wood 995. Jane Henderson, 21 Sayer St. Irish Ch of Engl., Widow about 40 years of age, one daughter 14 at home, says the reason she is not in Service is that she is in bad health, but the Visitor thinks to go by appearance she seems in perfect health. 996. Martha Davney. 90 Edward St. Colored Baptist Widow 54 years of age, no family she is a clean industrious Woman, and Mr. Hobson thinks that she ought to have Wood after New year. 997. Bridget McMahon, 66 Emma St, Irish. R.C. Widow 35 years of age, girl 14 years of age, the Character Mr. Hobson found of her after enquiry is bad and he cannot recommend her Case. 998. Walter Power, rear of 51 Boulton St. 48 years of age Wife 46. Irish. R.C. no children he has a sore leg, Mr. Tyner recomd. 1/4 quarter Cord of Wood. 999. Mary King about 4 years of age, was sent to this House (Decbr. 24) by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate, her Mother having been sent to jail. 1000. Margaret Gormley 136 Richmond St. ChofEngl. Irish. Widow 4 children, girl 12 Boy 10. Boy 8 and Boy 6. she is very badly in need of assistance, and Mr. Tyner recommends her for relief. 1001. Elizabeth OHearn 25 Brant St. Widow 73 years of age, Irish. R.C. she lives with another Widow by the name of Summers in the same House and using the same Stove, they want a little Wood Mr. Tyner Visited. They have not been long in Toronto. 1002. Jane Lancaster 369 Adelaide St, Widow. ChofEngl. Irish. 30, 2 children at home, girl 13 and girl 18 months, besides a child she nurses for which she gets paid Mr. Tyner recommends Bread and Wood for the season. 1003. Eliza Johnston 73 Richmond St. and Margaret Brewer 73 Richmond St. No such people at 73. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 339 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/339 December 24th 1859. 1004. Jane Carren, 336 Adelaide St. West. Widow 60. Irish ChofEngl. has been visited by Mr. Tyner, She is in want of Wood and Bread. 1005. Jemima Carr 144 York St. Widow 40. Irish ChofEngl. 2 children out in Service and Boy 7 at home. Julia Fraser lives in the same room she is 27 years of age Irish ChofEngl. husband 35 they have one child 11 months. They live in filth and poverty, The Visitor thinks they ought to make their own living, the Committee allowed one quarter of Wood at present. 1006. Ellen Dowd, Marrd. [married] her husband in Hospital far gone in Consumption, Irish R.C. 29 years of age. 4 Children boy 9. boy 6. girl 3. baby 16 months, she lives in a House opposite of Ritcheys Terrace on Adelaide St. Mr. Tyner Visited and found them in extreme Want. 1007. Margaret OKeefe 136 Richmond St. husband deserted her, she is 30 years of age Irish R.C. two children, boy 5 and girl 3 years of age. Mr. Tyner recommends her for Bread and Wood. 1008. Mary Wardrobe 29 Adelaide St. Married, both she and her husband in the prime of life English. ChofEngl. 2 Children, Mr. Tyner thinks they ought to provide for themselves. 1009. Mary Eagan, is recommended by Mr. Stewart U.C. [Upper Canada] College Mr. Tyner is the Visitor and recommended her Case. 1010. Bridget Sullivan, Irish. R.C. Wife of a Soldier, married without leave, so left behind, no means of subsistence, Mrs. Mack kindly lets her have a room and lends her bed Cloths, The Revd. Mr. Kennedy recommends an allowance of Wood and bread, which would enable her to pay Mrs. Mack for the use of her room and Stove 1011. Margaret McMinamee, Irish R.C. two Children, a boy 8 years with his Mother and the youngest in the House of Industry where he was sent by Mr. Gurnett P.M. [Police Magistrate] She is in need of Bread and Wood. 1012. Mary Mack Married, Irish R.C. 38 years of age. one child a Boy seven years old. They are both sickly, and in Want of Wood Revd. Mr. Kennedy recommends them to have Wood with the above two Cases alternately. 1013. Ellen Nolan, one of the poor house foundlings, in a lane back of Bay St. recommended for Wood, by the Revd. Mr. Kennedy. 1014. James Fitzgerald. No. 94 Pine St. This family consists of the Man and his Wife and 3 children of the ages of 11. 9 & 4. The Man has lost one of his hands but is stout and active otherwise, can saw Wood and do light Work of that Kind, The Wife earns a little occasionally by scrubbing, They seem steady respectable people, and The Hon. Mr. Allan thinks if assisted now with bread and Wood. may be able to get an on, without it if he gets employment. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 340 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/340 Decbr 24th 1859. 1015. Mrs. Wood, No. 75 Sumach St. There must be some mistake in this Case. There is a Mrs. Wood living with her husband at No. 75 but when the Visitor apeared at the door, he found them in a very comfortable room, discussing a very excellent tea! and they quite disclaimed the idea of having applied to the poor house for relief, Hon. Mr. Allan visited. 1016. Sarah Hardiman and Richard Borrell, 44 St. James St. Both occupying rooms in the same House. Mrs. Hardiman is a Widow and a very old Woman. She says she has no friends or relations here. and she is certainly not capable of doing much for herself. Borrell is nearly blind and very infirm, The Hon. Mr. Allan thinks both of them fit objects of Charity. 1017. Margaret Kane. 44 St. James St. This old Woman lives with her Son in law, Joseph Christmas, who has himself a Wife and family of five children to support. Christmas seems a respectable man, but he gets Work occasionally just now and finds it no easy matter to support his family, Hon. Mr. Allan thinks a little Wood could be well bestowed. 1018. Mary Courtnay or Courney. Blairs yard Nelson St. This Womans husband has gone to St. Lewis [St. Louis], and does not seem inclined to come back, she has two young children, and is certainly in great distress for both Wood and Bread, See report St. Davids Ward. 1019. Mary Hephron 82. George St. This Womans husband went off to St. Lewis [St. Louis] too! about four months ago, she is left to support her four children the youngest only seven weeks old, she seems a very decent little Woman and quite deserving of assistance Hon. Mr. Allan recommends Bread and Wood. See report St. Davids Ward. 1020. William Montgomery. rear of 41 Duchess St. The family consists of the Man and his Wife and five children, the husband has been out of Work for some time. they appear very respectable people, The Hon. Mr. Allan, recommends temporary relief, Wood and Bread for a few Weeks. See report St. Davids Ward. 1021. Sarah Clements 146 Duke St. a very respectable old Woman, living with her grand-daughter a young Woman of one & twenty who goes out as seamstress and so helps to support her grandmother, but cannot earn enough to pay for rent food and firing and so they ask for a little Wood. a deserving Case, See report St. Davids Ward. 1022. Thomas Parker 110 Beech St. This Man who has lost the fingers of both his hands. is quite deserving of assistance, he is trying to support himself and his little boy selling a few articles, tape, pens [etc.] Hon. Mr. Allan recomd. a little Wood See report St. Davids Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 341 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/341 December 24th 1859. 1023. Julia Mathers and Mary Steward, the Visitor has not seen them but will report by next Tuesday. 1024. Bridget Shehan, in the yard in rear of No. 41 Duchess St. She and her husband and 3 children of the years of 7. 8. 2. Shehan has been out of Work for some time, Hon. Mr. Allan thinks Shehan may cut Wood for temporary relief, which would be well bestowed, In the same room and next to these people, live a family their Name is [see Case 1025] 1025. Margaret Ryan. Husband and Wife and three children, (Margaret Dunnacker reported before lives with them) Ryan like so many now, has been out of Work for many Weeks, The Visitor recommends temporary relief, Ryan to cut Wood for it The Ryans and Dunnacker cook at one Stove. See report St. Davids Ward. ^Visitor found since each party has a Stove of their own.^ 1026. Richard Lockhart, Bethunes Lane, a very decent respectable Man, He and his Wife occupy a small Cottage in the lane, She is infirm and cant do much Work, Lockhart is able and willing to Work when he can get it, has done nothing for some time past, Visitor recommends Temporary relief only, the same as the two above Cases referred to may get employment by and bye, Hon. Mr. Allan would like to be referred to again in Case of its being continued. Tuesday 27th Decbr. 1859. Present, The Revd. Mr. E. Baldwin, Messrs. E. Hobson, J. Thom, J. Tyner. 1027. Catharine Martin, Irish. R.C. 40 years old, husband to show himself, girl 17 out of place where she had been for 2 1/2 years but left to rest herself for a spell. Boy 16 earned 1/2 [dollars] a day at the George Street drain, all the Summer, girl 7. and girl 5. Wretched hovel filthy in the extreme, Capt. Elmsley leaves the Committee to judge on seeing husband. 1028. Ann Carr, Case 721 of 1858. Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood and Bread. 1029. Honora Fitzgerald, 55 years old Widow. Irish. R.C. Daughter 14 at Service [dollars] 3 a Month. the rest of her Children away, much distressed in her lungs, having as she aleges over worked herself to rear a large family. Clean and tidy. Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood and Bread 1030. Ann Spilling, See Case No. 107 of 1859. Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood and Bread. 1031. John Thomas, 74. Gardener, Wife also old, but both are healthy, and very respectable in appearance, Clean, Tidy, in every respect. \ChofEngl\. ^Congregationalist^. Capt. Elmsley recomd. them for Wood and Bread. To have 6 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, and Wood. 1032. Margaret Johnson, 68 years old. Widow, ChofEngl. to [too] old and feeble to work much. Capt. Elmsley recommends, Bread. and Wood turn about with Catharine Wilson House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 342 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/342 December 27th 1859. 1033. Bridget Halloran, 40 years old, husband out of Work to show himself, Irish. R.C. Boy 7. Lives with Ellen Fletcher, Capt. Elmsley leaves the Committee to judge on view of husband 1034. Francis Hackett, this person brought a letter from the Mayor (to the Visitor) in which he so earnestly recommended him for relief, that Capt. Elmsley has nothing to say upon the subject beyond the statement of the fact that he has a dissipated look and seems to have seen better times. 1035. Margaret OBrien, no such person at 73 Stanley St. 1036. Catharine Nugent. Widow 64 years old, ChofEngl. No. 122 Victoria Street. Clean and Tidy, recommended for Wood only, See Capt. Elmsleys report. 1037. Ann Scanlan, Widow 40 years of age, Irish. R.C. Girl 14 in Hospital, girl 3 at home. No friends in Canada which is not so great an evil as she enjoys most robust health, willing to work if she could get Employment, Clean and Tidy, Capt. Elmsley recomd. Wood, Turn about with Eliza Jolland, Ann Scanlan tells the Committee she is ChofEngl. 1038. Mary Duffy, 40 Widow, Irish. R.C. Boy 8. Boy 5. Niece 16 living with her who has sore Eyes and so cannot go to service used to receive [dollars] 4 a Month, Clean Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only. 1039. Margaret Jones, 30 years of age. Irish R.C. 3 children Boy 6 girl 5 Boy 3 years old would work if she could get it, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood and Bread. 1040. Margaret Brennan, Widow 45 years old, a Daughter in Service pays her rent, Works when she can get it, very red face, Clear Eyes, looks somewhat dissipated and having no one but herself to provide for, Capt. Elmsley leaves her Case for the Consideration of the Committee. 1041. Sarah Miller 73. Widow. ChofEngl. a poor lovely old creature, gets [dollars] 1 a Month from the Church, one loaf from this Institution which is sufficient for her use. Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood in addition. 1041. Margaret Doran, Widow 26 years of age, Irish. R.C. one Boy 12 months old Clean and Tidy, Capt. Elmsley recommends Wood only for once, when he will call again as it is likely that she may soon be joined again in the bands of Wedlock to a handsome young Chap the Visitor found sitting on a stool. 1043. Sarah Blake Widow 70 years of age, no friends to support her, remarkably respectable old Dame, clean tidy and neat. Capt. Elmsley recommends, Bread and Wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 343 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/343 Decbr. 27th 1859. 1044. Ann Clarke, Widow Colered 50 years of age, Clean and Tidy, seems in robust health, having no one but herself to provide for, Capt. Elmsley leaves her Case to the Consideration of the Committee. 1045. Johanna Kelly. has an old Man for a husband who is afflicted with blindness, one child a girl four years old. They live in a Apple Shanty opposite Jacques and Hay’s Factory with an old Widow Woman, Irish. R.C. Revd. Mr. Kennedy recommends them, there is only one Stove. 1046. Rosanna McClesh. rear of A.M. Smiths new Building on Front Street, Scotch Presbt. Widow 47. lives with her Son in law Brotherson who has a small Blacksmith Shop. but his business is rather dull and his Wife sick in Bed. Visitor Mr. MacDonell thinks them worthy of assistance he would recommend 4 [pounds] of Bread and the usual allowance of Wood. 1047. Jane Doran rear of 37 James St. Irish. M. [Methodist] Church. Marrd. [married]& 42 years of age, 4 Children girl 13 boy 9. boy 7. and boy 5 years of age. husband a Carpenter, not able to obtain work has a bad hand, Mr. Hobson would recommend that he should Work for Bread and Wood 1048. Martha Bartlett 59 Elizabeth St. Irish, ChofEngl. Married. 33 years of age 2 Children Boy 9 and boy 3. husband got his leg much injured, by a fall, he had better see the Doctor, if he says he is not able to Work. Mr. Hobson reommends Wood after New Year. 1049. Eliza Wheat 36 Terauly St. a respectable old Woman. not at home when called upon but she is known to Mr. Hobson, he would recommend her for Wood. 1050. Eliza Higgins rear of 7 Albert St. English ChofEngl. Widow 40 years of age. 3 Children girl 12 in Service, girl 10 and boy 8 at home, Mr. Hobson was informed that she is a sober industrious Woman, and he recommends her for Wood next Week. 1051. Nancy Madigan, Elizabeth Corner of Albert St. Irish. R.C. Widow 55 years of age a daughter 15, get their living by sewing, but Work Is very scarce they are clean and comfortable the Mother is in bad health. Mr. Hobson recomd. Wood next Week. 1052. Catharine Willis. 47 Park Ave Colered Married, 22 years of age, M. [Methodist] Church. 4 Children boy 6. girl 5. girl 3 and girl 1 year of age, been 4 Months in Toronto. run from Slavery. husband in Montreal, Mr. Hobson recommends Bread and Wood next Week. 1053. Grace Langley 165 Edward St., the highest number in the Street is 125. 1054. Mary Green 129 Centre St. empty House, she used to live there. 1055. Mary Hopkins 98 Elizabeth St. Colered M. [Methodist] Church. Widow 34 one Boy at home 10 years of age. Clean and industrious, Mr. Hobson recommends Wood next Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 344 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/344 Decbr 27 1859 1056. Charlotte Sullivan 145 Park Lane empty House. 1057. Matilda Grey rear of 169 Centre St. Irish ChofEngl., Married 37 years of age, Boy 2 years old and an infant. The husband a labourer, Mr. Hobson thinks if he wants assistance he ought to Saw Wood for it. 1058. Sarah Wright 48 Emma St. Colered, M. [Methodist] Church. Marrd. [Married] 30 years of age, 4 Children, girls 10. 12. 13 and a boy 5 years of age, she says that her husband got his feet frostbitten, he must see the Doctor and if not able to work, Mr. Hobson would recommend Wood next Week. 1059. Emma Burke, 44 Edward St. Colered, Baptist, Widow 40 years of age, daughter 23. with 3 children, another daughter 13. her father and mother very old, Mr. Hobson would recommend a little Bread and Wood next Week. 1060. Mary Curley, 132 Richmond St, Widow. 35. Irish. R.C. 4 children, 9. 7. 5 and 3 years of age, Mr. Tyner recommends 8 [pounds] of Bread and an allowance of Wood for the season. 1061. Robert Potts. 148 York St. in the rear. Mrrd. [married] English. ChofEngl. 5 children 11. 8. 4. 2. and 2 months old, the Man is all but blind, they are getting 12 [pounds] of Bread p. Week, Mr. Tyner recommends Wood 1062. Maria Jennings, Widow. Irish. R.C. 2 Children, an old Pensioner, Mr. Tyner recomds. Wood for the season. 1063. Bridget McPhea 136 Richmond St. Irish. R.C. Marrd. [married] 38. husband 35. 4 Children 4 children living with her, one Daughter 20 married girl 17. Boy 15 and boy 12 years of age they want something but deserve nothing, Mr. Tyner leaves the Case for the Committee. 1064. Johanna Wayland 38 Boulton St. Marrd. [married] 20 years of age, her husband perhaps 60. Irish. R.C. one child 4 months old. Mr. Tyner considers them objects of Charity and recommends Bread and Wood for the Winter. 1065. Eliza Johnston 73 Richmond St. This is the second time Mr. Tyner visited No. 73. The house is occupied by a gentleman. 1066. Julia Mathers 52 St. James St. Husband and Wife and Two young Children, living in a small Cottage on James St. The husband has been out of Employment for several Weeks, Visitor recommends Temporary relief. husband to cut Wood. 1061. Mary Steward 44 Duches St. could not be found. 1062. Ellen Brown. 75 Caroline St. she and her husband occupy a garret in No. 75. They are a decent old Couple, and deserving of assistance, the husband is 76 years of age, Visitor recommends them for Bread and Wood, See report St. Davids Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 345 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/345 Decbr 27th 1859. 1063. Catharine Eagan. 82 Caroline St. a Widow Woman with one Son, two and twenty a painter by Trade, who according to her account, has been ill for some Months and is still incapable of doing any Work, Visitors did not see the son, but has no reason to doubt her story, would therefore recommend Wood now, and be referred to again before it is repeated, See report St. Davids Ward. 1064. Catharine Fahy, 30 Duchess St. a Widow with four Children, The eldest a girl 15, is out at Service and is getting [dollars] 3 p. Month, the other Children are at School. Hon. Mr. Allan, recommends her for Bread and Wood during the very cold Weather. 1065. Ann Glynn, 88 George St, a Widow with four Children, all very young, She lost her husband a year ago, who fell from a building on Gerard St. and was killed, Visitor has relieved Mr. Glynn himself, Thinks her deserving and would recommend her for Bread and Wood. 1066. Mary Brothers. Blairs yard, Nelson St. She has been Known to the Visitor for several years, cant say very much for her character. as she certainly consoles herself occasionally with something stronger than Water! but having once broken her leg. she cant move about very readily, in Summer she does a little peddling, has to give that up in Winter, and is often in great want. Visitor recommends a little assistance during the severe weather. See report St. Davids 1067. Mary Moran 74 MacMahon St. a Widow with a young Child 11 months old. she lodges in the House of a labouring Man named Gordon, who has himself a large family to support, they seem very decent people, Mrs. Moran is a young healthy Woman who could readily support herself If were not for her Child. If assisted now, she would probably not trouble the House again, The Visitor would recommend a little Wood, See report St. Davids Ward. 1078. Three Children, Two Colered ones by the name of Towns, and one white child. all Boys, whose Parents having been sent to jail as disorderlys, The Children were sent here by Mr. Gurnett Police Magistrate. The Mother of the white child calld. for him Jan 25. her name is Margaret Fitzgibbon 1079. Sarah Wayland gone on Trial with Mrs. Steel on Park lane Toronto. returned from there, and on trial previous of being bound to John Goodchild (See [Case] 629.) 1080. Frances Hood, old Wellington Hotel, 2 girls at home 9. 5. gets a little Work as charwoman, a Widow. ChofEngl. gets Bread from the House, Mr. McDonell recommends her for Wood also. See report St. Lawrence Ward. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 346 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/345 Decembr 29th 1859. 1081. Ellen Lannin. Parliament St. Widow. husband died in Hospital, She is 54. has one Son 20 at home cant get Employment, gets fuel from refuse of Gas Works thrown over the Walls Visitor thinks this not an extreme Case, and would advise that the Son come and Cut Wood, See report St. Lawrence ^W.^ [ward] 1082. Catharine Kendrick 33 Terauly St. Not Known. 1083. Mary Wayland rear of 16 Terauly St. Irish. R.C. Widow, 50 years of age 5 Children, girls 23. 21. 10 Boys 19 and 15 years of age, She appears a clean industrious Woman. 1084. Mrs. McNickle, 8 Terauly St. English ChofEngl. Widow 50 years of age. works as a charwoman, not being at home when the Visitor called, he is not able to give any further information. 1085. Sarah Ann Boel, 8 Terauly St. English. lately arrived from Windsor C.W. [Canada West] 5 Children 11. 9. 7. 5 and 1 year of age. 1086. Isabella Dunlop. 19 Elizabeth St. Colered M.C. [Methodist Church] Widow 45 years of age, Clean and industrious, Mr. Hobson recommends Wood. 1087. James Ward 17 Elizabeth St. English. ChofEngl. Married 39 years of age. 5 Children, girls 11 and 8. Boys 10. 4 and 1 years of age. They are in a dirty wretched State, Ward says he is not able to Work on account of bad hands, the Doctor must report his Case. Food and Wood is required. 1088. Ann Bagly 20 Elizabeth St. Irish. R.C. Widow, 60 years of age, not at home when the Visitor called, but was informed by the Landlady, that she is an industrious well conducted Woman if so Mr. Hobson thinks she ought to be assisted. 1089. Margaret Jones 54 Elizabeth St. Irish. ChofEngl. Widow. not being at home when the Visitor called, he could not find out particulars, except that she has 3 Children boy 9 and Two girls 16 and 4 years of age. 1090. Ann Davis rear of 76 Elizabeth St. not known there. 1091. Mary Green 111 Elizabeth St. Irish. ChofEngl, Widow, 50 years of age, lives principally by begging on account of no Work, Visitor thinks she will require assistance, (to have no more relief as the Visitor found out that she is a drunkard). 1092. Grace Langley 135 Elizabeth St. not known there, She has frequently applied for relief, always gives the wrong address. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 347 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/347 Decbr. 29th 1859. 1093. Margaret Harris 186 Sayer St. Scotch Presbt. Widow 54 years of age. two Sons 12 and 8 years of age, clean and industrious, Visitor recommends Wood and Bread. 1094. Mary McCarty 181 Park lane, Irish. R.C. Widow 60 years of age. one girl 10. She appears, and the Visitor was informed, that she is in bad health and not able to Work, he therefore recommends Wood and Bread. 1095. George Tallovare. Colered. 145 Park lane. Empty House. 1096. Elizabeth Lambert. 79 Park lane, Colered, Methodist. Widow 36 years of age 3 Children, girl 20. boy 12. and boy 10 years of age, not at home when the Visitor called, found the room very dirty. 1097. Elizabeth Reed 184 1/2 Centre St. English. ChofEngl. Married 30 years of age. one girl 4. husband is Consumptive, not able to Work, he has a pension of 1/ [shilling] 3 d. [pence] p. day. 1098. Harriett Morris, rear of 74 Centre St, English. ChofEngl. Marrd [married] 3 girls. 19. 15 and 10. 2 Boys 10 and 7 years of age, husband states he is not able to Work on account of an accident. Doctor to report. 1099. Edward Scott. 97 Sayer St. Colered. Methodist. C. [church] 40 years of age 3 children boy 10. girl 5. and girl 2 years of age. in great distress, not being able to Work for the last five Months on account of Rheumatism Mr. Hobson recommends Bread and Wood. Friday 30th Decbr. 1859. Present The Revd. Mr. E. Baldwin, Mr. E. Hobson and Mr. J. Thom. 1100. William Martin 261 Queen St, lost his sight while blasting. 24 years of age, Irish. ChofEngl. Makes Baskets now, Mr. Tyner recommends Wood. 1101. Michael Shannon, 55. Wife 33 years of age. 6 Children, boy 11. girl 9. girl 5. Boy {illegible}. girl 2. baby 2 Months. Irish. R.C. lives in the old Hospital, recommended by Mr. Brent. Mr. Tyner recomds. Bread and Wood. 1102. Margaret Burns, Married, husband sick, Irish R.C. 6 children, Boy 10, boy 9, girl 7 (twins boy and girl) 5 and boy 2 years of age. The residence is No. 21 Camden St. Mr. Tyner recommends an allowance of Bread and Wood. 1102. Susan Shields. 21 Camden St. aged 19. husband away, Baby 10 Months old. Irish. R.C. Mr. Tyner recommends a little Wood House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 348 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/348 30th Decbr. 1859. 1104. Ann OBrien 136 Richmond St. Widow. Irish. R.C. strong healthy person (one daughter married at least says so has a young babe) Mr. Tyner leaves the Committee to judge for themselves. 1105. Margaret Turner 136 Richmond St. Widow 40. Irish. R.C. No Children at home, Visitor thinks she ought to provide for herself. 1106. Ann Foley 112 York St, Widow. 60. Irish. R.C. Mr. Tyner would recommend a little Wood. 1107. Thomas Beggs, Married 42. Wife 43. Scotch Presbyterian, 5 Children. girl 15 at Service, boy 10. boy 8. girl 7. girl 5 years of age. Corner of York and Boulton St. Mr. Tyner recommends Wood and Bread. 1108. Ann Cannane 132 York St. Widow 50. Irish. R.C. Visitor recommends a little Wood. 1109. James Muirhead, back of 88 Richmond St. no such person to be found, 1110. Frederick Glenn. 121 1/2 Adelaide St. no such person there. 1111. Fanny Whealon 136 Richmond St. aged 70. Irish. R.C. She is a helpless creature Mr. Tyner recommends Wood and Bread. 1112. James Robinson, Queen St. aged 60. wife 40. 4 Children, 10. 8. 6 and 2. Irish. ChofEngl. Mr. Tyner recommends Bread and Wood. 1113. Margaret OConnell. 12 Duchess St. Lodges with Dennis Shae, whose Case has been reported some Weeks ago, and who is now receiving assistance from the House, Margaret OConnell is a single Woman out of Employment. and having no friends or relatives, Shae says, he and his Wife took her in, as a matter of Charity, a little Bread until she can get Employment is all the Visitor can recommend for her. 1114. Margaret OBrien. 57 Duchess St, The Visitor has no very good opinion of the Woman, but she is old unfit for Work, and believes is really in Want, she lodges in a house with four other Women, Chambers, Farrell and Burns, They are all badly off Hon. Mr. Allan recommends a little Wood. 1115. Robert Ferguson 106 {blank}. a deserving Case, but as he will probably not require assistance again, Hon. Mr. Allan has kindly given him a Wood ticket himself. 1116. Mary Ann Sullivan 68 not 16 Caroline St. and Ann Gardiner live Together. the first has a husband in the penitentiary sent there for being implicated in a row at the Railway at Port Credit some years ago, she is left to support herself and a young child, which she tries to do by knitting and sewing. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 349 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/349 30th Decbr. 1859 1117. Ann Gardiner, is a Widow with 3 Children, Hon. Mr. Allan would recommend her for a little bread, and for Wood alternately to her and Mrs. Sullivan, as they both make use of the same Stove 1118. Henry Lawrence, 46 Caroline St. Lawrence, Wife and six children occupy an attic in rear of 46. Their eldest Son a lad of twenty, has only just come out of the Hospital having been ill with small pox, Visitor thinks that temporary assistance in Bread and Wood might be afforded them during the severe weather, and until the Son is able to do something for them. 1119. Flora Steward, 75 Caroline St. a widow with one child 9 years old, supports herself as well as she can by sewing knitting [etc.] She is much in need of fuel, she appears to be a very respectable Woman, and the Visitor thinks any assistance would be well bestowed. 1120. Ann Chapman, 102 George St. Cannot be found, must be the wrong number. 1121. Johanna OBrien, in the rear of 120 {blank} a Widow with four young Children, her father an old man of 70 lives with her, He is a tailor by trade, but is now very infirm, Hon. Mr. Allan recommends Wood and Bread. 1122. Bridget Halloran, 113 Nelson St. occupies a miserable little room, and is allowed to warm herself at her Landlords Stove, she is very badly off and deserves assistance. 1123. Mary Askins 64 Ontario St. No number 64. 1124. Bridget Rogers, 312 Queen St. East. a Widow with 2 children at home, one Son Married, has a family of his own to support, and she has one daughter out at Service at [dollars] 1 1/2 per month, She is much in Want of Wood. 1125. Mary Eagan, rear of 27 St. James St. a Widow one Son 14 years of age. a very decent able Woman, if she gets some assistance during the severe weather, she will probably not trouble the House again. 1126. Elisa Macnamara, Beech St. a Widow with 3 young children, she and another Woman [Case 1127] 1127. Mary Anne Donaldson, occupy the same room, the latter has one child an infant 8 months old, her husband left her 4 months ago and went to the States to look for Work, she has not heard from him the last two months, Hon. Mr. Allan, would recommend temporary relief to Mrs. Macnamara in the shape of a little bread. and some Wood to be given between them, her and Mrs. Donaldson during the very cold weather. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 350 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/350 30th Decbr. 1859 1128. Eliza Mullen, 88 Berkely St. at Mrs. Boyds, cannot be found. 1129. Ellen Fanning, 7 Seaton St. some mistake about the number. 1130. Catharine Corran. in the Cellar of 347 King St. East. Cannot be found. 1131. Mary Rice, North Park St. a Widow with one child, lodges with another Widow Woman. Hon. Mr. Allan, thinks that a little Wood for this month would be well bestowed, but after this month, she ought to be able to get on without it, unless the weather continues very severe. 1132. Catharine Hunter next to 99 Parliment St. The family consists of the husband & Wife and four children, of the ages of 10. 7. 3 and 8 months old, the husband has been out of work lately and they have had sickness amongst the children. assistance for one Month would be well bestowed, a little Wood and Bread. 1133. Bridget Cruse, she and her husband and 3 children girl 5. boy 8. boy 14 months, occupy a cellar room at the corner of North Park and James St. the husband has been out of work some time, and a little temporary assistance would relieve them from their present distress, and the Visitor thinks they would probably not apply again. 1134. Mary Ennis who lives at 76 Pine St. Visitor finds is a Sister in law of and bears also the same Christian name. as the Mary Ennis who was reported upon in Case 921. They were then living together but her Sister has since moved up to the West Side of the Town, Hon. Mr. Allan would recommend this woman for a little bread and Wood. 1135. Mary Mahone 68 Louisa St. English. Ch of Engl, Widow 40 years of age, lives by Shoe building for which she is paid 2 [shillings] /4 d [pence] per pair. Mr. Robson is informed that she is a well conducted industrious Woman, and would recommend Wood. 1136. Mary Black, rear of 13 Elizabeth St. Scotch. ChofEngl. Married 37 years of age 4 children boy 17 apprenticed to a painter, boy 13, girl 10 and boy 5 years of age, husband appears very ill, Mr. Hobson recommends Wood and Bread. 1137. Sarah Moor 18 Sayer St. No such number. 1138. \Mary\ ^Nancy^ Empy. 21 Centre St. French. Baptist. Widow 42 years of age, 2 children boys 5 & 2. They are very dirty people and live with another family in the same room, the Visitor leaves the Committee to judge. 1139. Mary Cavanagh, 28 Centre St. Irish. R.C. Married 21 years of age, one child 12 months old, husband gone to the States four months ago to find work, since then she had to part with best part of her things for wood. Clean and industrious, recomd. Wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 351 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/351 30th Decbr. 1859 1140. Julia Cummings, 47 Centre St. Irish, Ch of Engl. Widow 55 years of age, much troubled with Rheumatism, daughter 16 years of age a Cripple, they are clean and would be industrious if they could get any thing doing, Mr. Hobson recomds. Wood and Bread. 1141. Jane Fisher 78 Agnes St. not known there. 1142. Mary McCaffy 78 Agnes St. not known there. 1143. Maria French 155 Agnes St. no such Number the highest No. is 144. 1144. John Mitchell, Lane from Elm to Edward St. Colered. Baptist. Married 48. Left her husband in Slavery, 2 children girl 1 and 10 years of age, they are clean, can’t get work, Mr. Hobson recomds. Wood. to see the Doctor. 1145. Rose Horseman 122 Elizabeth St. Canadian. ChofEngl. Widow 45 years of age. She cooks at the same stove with a respectable poor Widow named Margt. Wilson who has relief from the House. Visitor recommends Wood between them turn about. 1146. Caroline Thomas 156 Sayer St. Colered. Married, 40 years of age, girl 2, boy 4 and boy 6. She says her husband left her two months ago to seek work, since then she has not heard from him. Visitor would recommend Wood. 1147. Mary Ann Williams 152 Park Lane cannot be found 1148. \Jane\ ^Anne^ Clark, 360 Yonge St. Married 30 years of age, 2 children 5 and 2 years old. English. ChofEngl. About 2 years ago her husband went to England as Ships Cook, since which she has not heard from him, She is a respectable industrious Woman, and Mr. Hobson would recommend Bread and Wood. 1149. Ann Turner, Widow one child a girl 4 months old, which almost incapacitates her from getting work, lives in a small Shanty on Front St. east of Bay St. with one McCarty who owns the Shanty in the Summer he is able to sell fruit but he can do little at present, another poor man lives there, Mrs. Turner has lived there about two months and requires Bread for herself and child and Wood to pay McCarty rent. They are all Roman Catholics, Revd. Mr. Kennedy thinks Turner an object of Charity. See Case 674. The Committee allowed one quarter load of Wood for once only, as she came up from Kingston to be confined in the Lying in Hospital, was advised to go back, but has remained ever since in Toronto. 1150. Ann Ward, Irish. R.C. lives in Watkins lane of Richmond St. a Boy of 9 years of age, Mr. Tyner recommends Wood and loaf of Bread p. Week. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 352 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/352 Decbr 30th 1859 1151. Mary Holmes, No. 14 Donn St. Six Children only four at home, girl 13, girl 11, girl 9 and one child 3 years old sickly, ChofEngl. Rev. Mr. Kennedy knows them to be decent respectable people and deserving of assistance, the husband is out of Employment, recommended for Wood and Bread. 1152. Mary Askins, 64 Ontario St. was omitted in Visitors last report. He now recommends her for a quarter load of Wood. 1153. Mary McCauly foot of Scott St. with P. Kearney Waggon Maker, aged 50. Husband say 55, lately from Hospital with broken Collar bone, Doctors orders not work for a few weeks yet. The Wife partly lost the use of one hand. Irish. R.C. The Visitor recommends them for Wood and Bread. 1154. John Murray South Park St. Wilkinsons Houses next to No. 7. Aged 60. The wife avows to 30 but is more likely 40. 3 children girl 15 they say, but looks more like 25, would go to service if she could get a place, a Boy 12 and a boy 6 who earns a few Coppers about a Butchers stall, Murray worked for the Corporation but has nothing to do now, Wife kept a fruit stand near the Market but was driven away, and fined for not taking a stall. Irish. R.C. Visitor recommends relief in Wood, on Condition that Father and Thomas come and cut Wood for it. 1155. Bridget Farrell, Colborn St. opposite Russels Hotel, Irish. R.C. one child at home aged 9. ^Mrs.^ Farrell is a charwoman but out of Employment at present. The Visitor considers her a deserving Case and would recommend her for Wood and 4 [pounds] of Bread p. Week. This woman has no child at home and \two\ ^one^ of her daughters is getting 12 [dollars] per month and another 2 [dollars]. The visitor is requested to make further enquiries about her. 1156. Margaret Kelly, in a backyard Melinda St. trough [through] a narrow passage West of the European Hotel. She is an old Woman between 70 or 80, has no one to depend upon, has lived about 10 years in the same place, Irish. R.C. everything in the House denoted poverty. Revd. Mr. Kennedy recommends Bread and Wood. 1157. Anne Convey 141 1/2 Adelaide St. Irish R.C. Marrd. [married] Husband 32 a worthless fellow, has 3 children by a former husband, boy 12, girl 10, girl 8, one of the girls is a cripple, Mr. Tyner would recommend Bread and Wood, providing the husband gets none of it. 1158. Catharine Bolan 141 Adelaide St. Irish. R.C. out when the Visitor called they have 2 children Boys 4 and 2 years of age, they live in the Cellar. The Visitor recommends the Committee to judge for themselves, husband to Cut Wood. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 353 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/353 December 30th 1859 1159. Margaret Robinson 136 Richmond St. in a kind of Back Kitchen in rear of Fawcets House, her husband has been away from her these last 3 years, 3 children, only one of them at home a boy aged 8. The Visitor (blank) she is a Woman that would work if she could get it, he would recommend a little Wood. 1160. Mary Falster 139 Adelaide St. Irish. R.C. aged 35. Husband about 40. 5 children boy 13 at Service at 2 [dollars] p. month boards at home, boy 9, girl 7, boy 4 and one 2 years of age. See report St. \Davids\ Andrews Ward. 1161. James Robinson 519 Queen St. reported upon. See Case 1112. 1162. Bridget Ward 166 Richmond St. vacant Lot. 1163. Catharine Rossitter 220 Adelaide St. No such number there. 1164. Ellen Barclay. 35. Widow 2 years, girl 10 hired in the Country for Board and lodging, Boy 8, Boy 7, Boy 5, Girl 3. Would go out washing and Scrubbing if she could get it. No friends in Canada. Very red face. Dirty and slovenly, seems able to earn her living, but perhaps her four young ones are a heavy pull upon her resources. Capt. Elmsley will therefore leave her case to the Committee. House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 354 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/354 {Page 354 to Page 365 blank} House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 366 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/366 House of Industry [background information] 1. Erected in 1848 2. Size 100 feet front 49 feet depth. 3. Builders Medcalf Forbes & Wilson Masons, R. Bell Carpenter, Wm. Thomas Architect, Cost [pounds] 1500. 4. Space of Ground 166 x 160, Cost [pounds] 365. 5. How many will it accommodate 80 to 100. 6. By whome was money Supplied? by private subscription. Oct 23rd, 1856 W.G.H. [W.G. Hancock] G. I. Purdy Farmer Blenheim No. 9 & 10 Con: ^ C.W.^ Ayr, P.O. Samuel Vroom House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Pages 367 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/367 {blank} House of Industry Minute Book and Case Recommendations 1855-1859 Page 368 https://archive.org/stream/houseofindustrym00hous/page/368 Mary Ann Dyas Brock St. No. 66 Kinston [Kingston] C.W. [Canada West] Revd. Mr. Stewart’s residence Yonge St. 232 opposite Mr. Webb’s bakery. Compleat the Indentures in the Case of Mary Ann McDowell and Mr. Skelding of Scarborough 1 Feby 27/57. Mrs. Hunter lives on the Corner of Adelaide & Yonge St. back of Fergusons Tavern, Toronto a child to nurse June 21/59.