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Henry County (Va.) Provisions for Families of Indigent Soldiers, 1863-1864

The Henry County (Va.) Provisions for Families of Indigent Soldiers is primarily made up of reports of indigent soldiers' families. These reports include the names of soldiers and family members, the amount of money or supplies provided to each family, and the use for which the money was intended. Also included are lists of soldiers' families, receipts for provisions purchased and accounts of overseers demonstrating funds distributed in various county districts and details about the families living in those districts. Information included in the accounts include number and age of children, economic state and health of family (e.g. "she is poor, lives with her father" or "in good condition-dropped from list) and details about the soldiers. The reports and receipts record that funds were to be used for specific foods such as bacon, wheat, beef, flour and corn. Also included is one file of papers relating to court cases involving non-payment of funds for provisions for indigent soldiers' families.

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Henry County (Va.) Provisions for Families of Indigent Soldiers, 1863-1864

Henry County (Va.) Circuit Court.

The Henry County (Va.) Provisions for Families of Indigent Soldiers is primarily made up of reports of indigent soldiers' families. These reports include the names of soldiers and family members, the amount of money or supplies provided to each family, and the use for which the money was intended. Also included are lists of soldiers' families, receipts for provisions purchased and accounts of overseers demonstrating funds distributed in various county districts and details about the families living in those districts. Information included in the accounts include number and age of children, economic state and health of family (e.g. "she is poor, lives with her father" or "in good condition-dropped from list) and details about the soldiers. The reports and receipts record that funds were to be used for specific foods such as bacon, wheat, beef, flour and corn. Also included is one file of papers relating to court cases involving non-payment of funds for provisions for indigent soldiers' families.

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