When was it published?

December 15, 1807 in Virginia Argus

Domestic News December 15, 1807

Virginia Argus

Q: What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Society, Female Society, Poor Employment, Ann Parrish, 1793 Sickness

Richmond, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Favorable account of Philadelphia's French Benevolent Society and a Female Society formed in 1793 for employing the poor after a destructive sickness. The Female Society provided daily employment, food, and devotion for poor mothers and children; founded by Ann Parrish, now deceased.

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We have a favorable account of the French Benevolent Society in Philadelphia. That City has also produced a Female Society, to which the Citizens are under the greatest obligations. The object of this association is for the employment of the Poor, and it was formed in 1793, after the destructive sickness in that city. The members visited all the places in which the objects of their care could be found, and besides the charity they administered, they provided a place to which the poor might resort for employment.

Their method is by a committee daily to visit the House. Mothers bring their children early in the morning, and each has such employment as is suited to it. Food is provided with neatness and in abundance, and after the day is finished an act of devotion closes the scene, and all return to their habitations. The Founder of the society was Ann Parrish, since deceased.

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Society Female Society Poor Employment Ann Parrish 1793 Sickness

What entities or persons were involved?

Ann Parrish

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia

Event Date

1793

Key Persons

Ann Parrish

Outcome

ann parrish deceased

Event Details

Favorable account of the French Benevolent Society and a Female Society formed in 1793 after destructive sickness for employment of the poor. Members visited care places, administered charity, provided employment house. Daily committee visits; mothers bring children for suited employment, food, and closing devotion.