The Meaning of Outdoor Pauper. (General)
by Ann 
, Cheltenham, Glos, Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 11:18 (5796 days ago)
Please could someone explain what the term "Outdoor Pauper" means. Also just "Pauper."
I have two census documents containing the details of elderly people in my family, where they are described in these terms.
Thank you from Ann Sindrey.
The Meaning of Outdoor Pauper
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 19:32 (5796 days ago) @ Ann
see also
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=11120#p11122
Here's my understanding of these Poor Law terms :-
"Relief" for those too ill or old to work, the so called deserving poor, was in the form of a payment or items of food ('the parish loaf') or clothing.
"pauper" - someone in receipt of Relief administered under the poor law .
"indoor pauper " - someone would lived in the Workhouse
"outdoor pauper " - someone would lived elsewhere, but supported by Relief {sometimes seen as Outdoor relief}
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