Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association
From Salem Links and Lore
The Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem was formed May 1, 1833 and incorporated in March, 1844. The purpose of the organization is to give relief to widows and orphans of seamen. In the first year of its organization there were sixty-six family assisted. There have sometimes been 125 or more on their list of beneficiaries.
