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There are many sources that tell about poor people's lives. In earlier times, particularly in the country, one can find these in the archives rectory, or ''præstegård''. Look also in the county archives. | There are many sources that tell about poor people's lives. In earlier times, particularly in the country, one can find these in the archives rectory, or ''præstegård''. Look also in the county archives. | ||
In 1708 it was decided that the deserving poor had the right to welfare in the parish where they lived, and the rectory (''præstegård'') was to have poor protocol and keep poor records. It was the diocesan authorities, who had oversight of the local poor districts. The poor received money for rent, clothing etc. The poor received food by begging, a right that was given to the "worthy poor". | In 1708 it was decided that the deserving poor had the right to welfare in the parish where they lived, and the rectory (''præstegård'') was to have poor protocol and keep poor records. It was the diocesan authorities, who had oversight of the local poor districts. The poor received money for rent, clothing etc. The poor received food by begging, a right that was given to the "worthy poor".<br> | ||
For more information about beggars, see [http://danmarkshistorien.dk/leksikon-og-kilder/vis/materiale/forordning-om-betlere-i-danmark-24-september-1708/ Forordning om Betlere i Danmark, 24. september 1708] - in Danish. | For more information about beggars, see [http://danmarkshistorien.dk/leksikon-og-kilder/vis/materiale/forordning-om-betlere-i-danmark-24-september-1708/ Forordning om Betlere i Danmark, 24. september 1708] - in Danish. | ||