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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. | 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. | |||
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Revision as of 11:45, 25 September 2009
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.
