Numbers of Sane & Lunatic Paupers
| Year | Sane | Lunatics |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1896 |
53
|
17
|
| 15 May 1897 |
62
|
16
|
| 15 May 1898 |
61
|
19
|
| 15 May 1899 |
59
|
17
|
| 15 May 1900 |
64
|
15
|
| 15 May 1901 |
60
|
15
|
| 15 May 1902 |
61
|
16
|
| 15 May 1903 |
57
|
18
|
| 15 May 1904 |
52
|
17
|
| 15 May 1905 |
50
|
20
|
| 15 May 1906 |
47
|
20
|
| 15 May 1907 |
45
|
20
|
| 15 May 1908 |
46
|
19
|
| 15 May 1909 |
57
|
20
|
| 15 May 1910 |
53
|
20
|
| 15 May 1911 |
46
|
23
|
| 15 May 1912 |
46
|
22
|
| 15 May 1913 |
47
|
22
|
| 15 May 1914 |
52
|
25
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 1896 - 1914 | Local Government Board for Scotland, Local Government Board for Scotland Annual Report (H.M.S.O.) , |
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From 1896 onwards, Scottish poor law statistics divide Paupers into Sane and Lunatics. "Sane" covered those who were physically ill, elderly of otherwise needing relief, but not mentally ill.