Nancy Lassert
Nancy was committed to the Poorhouse on November 22, 1905, listed as an “Idiot”. She remained at the House until 1908 when she died of paralysis.
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Joseph Clough
Joseph or John Clough was first admitted to the poorhouse on September 17th 1890. The logbook states that he was crippled, 54 years old, and Living in Galt for 30 years before. He escaped from the poorhouse on August 21 1891.
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Meinrod Ochsner
Meinrod Ochsner was the only inmate recorded as having a physical altercation with the then-Keeper of the House, Peter Itter.
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