Title:
Smith Memorial Home, a refuge for elderly women
Author:
Kimball, Carol W.
Subjects:
Smith Memorial Home
Trust Fund for elderly women
Trust Fund for elderly women
Object ID:
scr-030-028a
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Pubication Date:
11/22/1990
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
Dr. Seth Smith, who died in 1878, left a large amount of money to be used as funding for a home for elderly women in New London. His heirs objected and the lawsuit lasted for six years until finally plans for the home were allowed to go ahead. The first site for the home was the Congdon property, which served as the Smith Memorial Home until 1932 when the location was moved. The home closed in August 1990, and a trust fund was established in its place.
People:
Smith, Dr. Seth
Pettigrew Lane, Maude
Pettigrew Lane, Maude
Search Terms:
Smith Memorial Home
New London
New London