The name of the first documented child who was reported to be abused (in year 1874):: (A) Mary Ellen, (B) Henry, (C) Cook, (D) Toweson
Answer is A. The first documented and reported case of child abuse occurred in 1874. A child named Mary Ellen was discovered chained to her bedpost. She was beaten regularly and was found to be severely malnourished. A New York City Church group reported the situation to the police.