What help for a widow with 5 children in Scotland 1929.

[CatK66]

My granny's first husband died in 1929 Scotland, leaving a widow and 5 young children.  Would my granny have had to rely on family to take her in?  Was there state help?  Many thanks.   

[CaroleW]

Scroll down to 1845-1929

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/poor-relief-records

There is more info available if you Google your question - another one here

www.rootschat.com/links/01q2s/

[CatK66]

Thank you Carole.  I did Google it first but didnt find that. That's great. 

[barryd]

Possibly already covered but there was ........
"The Widows, Orphans and Old Age Pensions bill, 1925. (Contributory pensions for widows, orphans and persons between 65 and seventy)  Called called a “Widows pension”) in respect of the orphan children.

I did no know realize that the above was that old.  And of course there was always the Forces Pensions for those servicemen killed in World War One. When did thy cease?

[CatK66]

Thanks Barry.  H died in 1929 aged 28   my granny was 27.  Her 5 children were all under 10.