Interior and exterior walls had badly cracked from major structural problems, numerous fire-burned holes punctured the roof, and mold turned the interior ceilings black.
After initial spending by the Society for stabilization and documentation, extensive meetings with preservationists, consultants, contractors, mold experts, local officials and funding sources, it was decided that “saving” the “Poor House” (later a family dwelling much altered and rebuilt c.1870) was just plain impractical. Mold remediation, restoration and land costs were projected at $1 million.
Documentation by experts (scaled drawings, photos, etc.) plus “salvage” of historic parts was the only viable alternative.
I have a question about my Grandfather who died in in Milford , Virginia around January 01,1934. He was struck by a train in Milford, Virginia. They have him listed as buried at Poor House due to the family not having the money to bury him. I imagine that it was a unmarked grave. do you have any registry of graves, marked or unmarked on this property. His name was Guy Bridge/ Brydge. I would appreciate any information that you would have. Thank you.
Hi Richard, many states operated a system of “Poor Houses”, however it would vary state by state. It also varied as to how those residents who passed away were handled. Additionally, those without means were often buried in unmarked graves and many cemeteries had sections allocated for indigent persons.
However, this website is for Caroline County Maryland, not Virginia. As a start, I would check for the death certificate on file for him in Virginia, which usually indicates the disposition of the remains, and location/funeral home / undertaker. That is where you should start
The USGSMD might help some, even though the place you’re talking about is not a Maryland location. I forwarded it to them, so you may receive an email from them.
Thank you, they provided me with some great information and resources.
Where can I read the story of the Alms house from 1792 until it was demolished 1n 2017.
Thank you