Page 142
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 14th 1902
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Albert Redd ] Lunatic
This day John D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Albert Redd is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
John D Lester County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T A Braswell, J N Coleman, T H Molloy, Berry Wolf, W T Williamson, J H Catlett, T C Gray, Grant Bince?, Waymond Litchfield, John Bozarth, Jesse Oliver & R S Landis
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Albert Redd is a person of sound mind.
That his mind is weak by reason of old age being 90 years or more of age.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T H Molloy
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Albert Redd is of sound mind and not a lunatic and that he be immediately discharged.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 143
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Blows a “Trombone”
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - none
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
SARAH K. WALKER - Pages 140-141 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 140
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 18 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Sarah K Walker ] Lunatic
This day Bartley Skinner, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Sarah K Walker is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Bartley Skinner County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That T J Nall Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: G P Lady, C J Black, A J C???t, L E ??, A A???, Baldwin E Whittington, Jasper ??ll, C S Robertson, E H Mays, J A Simpson, Will Jon? & G M K??
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Sarah K Walker is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ¬¬¬¬¬¬_______ that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 33 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father and mother reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Sarah K Walker is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] A J C??nt
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Sarah K Walker is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A Walker is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 141
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 33 years
(b) Occupation – farmers daughter
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - ??
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – six or seven years ago
(b) How exhibited – has epileptic fits
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - epilepsy
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long - ?8 years
From what cause – not known
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 18 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Sarah K Walker ] Lunatic
This day Bartley Skinner, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Sarah K Walker is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Bartley Skinner County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That T J Nall Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: G P Lady, C J Black, A J C???t, L E ??, A A???, Baldwin E Whittington, Jasper ??ll, C S Robertson, E H Mays, J A Simpson, Will Jon? & G M K??
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Sarah K Walker is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ¬¬¬¬¬¬_______ that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 33 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father and mother reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Sarah K Walker is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] A J C??nt
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Sarah K Walker is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A Walker is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 141
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 33 years
(b) Occupation – farmers daughter
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - ??
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – six or seven years ago
(b) How exhibited – has epileptic fits
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - epilepsy
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long - ?8 years
From what cause – not known
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Monday, December 29, 2008
WM BOWERS - Pages 136-139 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Pages 136 and 137 were left as empty forms.
Page 138
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 24 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Wm Bowers ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Wm Bowers is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon Co
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W L Washington, S G Yates, Leven Johns, John Jones, J M Holland, W T Chandler, J C Terrell, Miles Hawkins, W H Hughey, Bill Ennis, J M Coleman & Lloyd Wadlington
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Wm Bowens is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in Tenn, and resides in Lyon Co and is 85 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that father and mother are dead and said Wm Bowers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J R Jones
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Bowers is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 139
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 85 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 12 months ago
(b) How exhibited – talks at random – imagines someone after him at night
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - none
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks someone seeks to do him bodily harm
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – high tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – threatened his wife today with knife & other weapons
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - watched
(b) Treatment used – treated by physician – Dr Ed Wifford
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Page 138
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 24 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Wm Bowers ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Wm Bowers is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon Co
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W L Washington, S G Yates, Leven Johns, John Jones, J M Holland, W T Chandler, J C Terrell, Miles Hawkins, W H Hughey, Bill Ennis, J M Coleman & Lloyd Wadlington
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Wm Bowens is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in Tenn, and resides in Lyon Co and is 85 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that father and mother are dead and said Wm Bowers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J R Jones
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Bowers is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 139
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 85 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 12 months ago
(b) How exhibited – talks at random – imagines someone after him at night
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - none
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks someone seeks to do him bodily harm
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – high tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – threatened his wife today with knife & other weapons
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - watched
(b) Treatment used – treated by physician – Dr Ed Wifford
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
JOHN M GRAY - Pages 134-135 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 134
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 5th 1908
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John M Gray ] Lunatic
This day J Walton, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that John M Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J Walton County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Alfrred Oliver, John Doom, ? N Cochrill, D M Smith, John Bozart, J M Stone, T A Braswell, A L Farless, Eure Warfield, Ed Lawrence, W P Glass & J W ??
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that John M Gray is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic;
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] ? M Smith
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John M Gray is of sound mind and not a lunatic.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 135
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 58
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - vicuiys
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - cousin
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited - drunk
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – excessive drinking
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 5th 1908
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John M Gray ] Lunatic
This day J Walton, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that John M Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J Walton County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Alfrred Oliver, John Doom, ? N Cochrill, D M Smith, John Bozart, J M Stone, T A Braswell, A L Farless, Eure Warfield, Ed Lawrence, W P Glass & J W ??
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that John M Gray is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic;
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] ? M Smith
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John M Gray is of sound mind and not a lunatic.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 135
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 58
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - vicuiys
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - cousin
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited - drunk
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – excessive drinking
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Monday, December 22, 2008
M F DUNN - Pages 132-133 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 132
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Mch 3rd 1908
COMMONWEALTH ?ent? Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
vs
M F Dunn ] Lunatic
This day W L ?ione, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Wilton ?ione County Attorney County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W L Collins, J B Smith?, G ? Crumbaugh, D M Levitt?, W D ?, W S Scott, M ? Molloy, W P Molloy, W B Malone?, Willard Luckett, Henry? M?is & Henry Banister
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from blow on head that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Eddy ??? and is [unreadable] years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind and said M F Dunn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W P Molloy
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said M F Dunn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R M Dunnis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 133
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – [unreadable]
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - moderately
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Bro. now in asylum
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 13 years ago
(b) How exhibited – has fitts [sic]
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 13 years
From what cause – blow on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - yes
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Mch 3rd 1908
COMMONWEALTH ?ent? Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
vs
M F Dunn ] Lunatic
This day W L ?ione, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Wilton ?ione County Attorney County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W L Collins, J B Smith?, G ? Crumbaugh, D M Levitt?, W D ?, W S Scott, M ? Molloy, W P Molloy, W B Malone?, Willard Luckett, Henry? M?is & Henry Banister
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from blow on head that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Eddy ??? and is [unreadable] years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind and said M F Dunn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W P Molloy
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said M F Dunn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R M Dunnis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 133
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – [unreadable]
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - moderately
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Bro. now in asylum
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 13 years ago
(b) How exhibited – has fitts [sic]
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 13 years
From what cause – blow on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - yes
9.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
CHERRY F. DUNN - Pages 130-131 Lyon County KY Lunatice Inquest Book
Page 130
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 24th 1902
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Cherry F Dunn ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Cherry F Dunn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W B Bridges, Thos helton, W Luckett, J B Rogers, T C Gray, Waymon Litchfield, Lee Ladd, Ed Gray, Robt Dobbins, S G Cash, G A Cobb & John T Opie
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Cherry F Dunn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from cause unknown to jury that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 40 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Cherry F Dunn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Jno T Opie
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Cherry F Dunn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Sweet?is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed ___guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 131
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 40 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about […unreadable…]
(b) How exhibited – talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – Threatened to take poisen
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used – Treated by Dr [……ing[
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 24th 1902
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Cherry F Dunn ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Cherry F Dunn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W B Bridges, Thos helton, W Luckett, J B Rogers, T C Gray, Waymon Litchfield, Lee Ladd, Ed Gray, Robt Dobbins, S G Cash, G A Cobb & John T Opie
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Cherry F Dunn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from cause unknown to jury that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 40 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Cherry F Dunn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Jno T Opie
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Cherry F Dunn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Sweet?is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed ___guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 131
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 40 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about […unreadable…]
(b) How exhibited – talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – Threatened to take poisen
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used – Treated by Dr [……ing[
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Friday, December 19, 2008
JAS. W. TOWNS - Pages 128-129 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 128
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 4 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jas W Towns ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin Protem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jas W Towns is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin Protem County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That J F Mercy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W A Smith, T G Braswell, W F Gaines, L A Gray, J W Clark, J L Oliver, G W Stone, C S Glenn, J A Henson, J P Litchfield, J H Catlett & T J Baldwin
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jas W Towns is a person of unsound mind and a violent lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown to jury that he was born in Kentucky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 59 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Jas W Towns is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] John W Clark
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jas W Towns is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 129
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 59 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits – sober & good
(e) Educated - Limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 15 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Talks all sort of foolishness
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse for last eight weeks
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Imagines he can see fire &c &c
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – not lately
(b) Violence toward others – yes. Attempted to kill wife today
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – have to use force
(b) Treatment used – none lately
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 4 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jas W Towns ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin Protem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jas W Towns is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin Protem County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That J F Mercy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W A Smith, T G Braswell, W F Gaines, L A Gray, J W Clark, J L Oliver, G W Stone, C S Glenn, J A Henson, J P Litchfield, J H Catlett & T J Baldwin
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jas W Towns is a person of unsound mind and a violent lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown to jury that he was born in Kentucky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 59 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Jas W Towns is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] John W Clark
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jas W Towns is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 129
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 59 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits – sober & good
(e) Educated - Limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 15 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Talks all sort of foolishness
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse for last eight weeks
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Imagines he can see fire &c &c
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – not lately
(b) Violence toward others – yes. Attempted to kill wife today
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – have to use force
(b) Treatment used – none lately
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
THOS PEEK - Pages 126-127 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 126
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 31 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thos Peek ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Thos Peek is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: James Boyd, Coy Davis, J N East, J F Mersy, Fletcher Harrison, W S Castleberry, H Ramey, J P Lady, J F Fitts, W M Bowman, Willard Lickett & S R Glenn
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Thos Peek is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 78 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Thos Peek is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] C W Harris
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Thos Peek is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Herbert J Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 127
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 78 years about
(b) Occupation – has been a farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - sister
3.(a) Date of first attack – 10 years ago
(b) How exhibited – says he has been swindled out of his property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - paralysis
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - violent
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used – Dr Philips treated him about year ago
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 31 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thos Peek ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Thos Peek is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: James Boyd, Coy Davis, J N East, J F Mersy, Fletcher Harrison, W S Castleberry, H Ramey, J P Lady, J F Fitts, W M Bowman, Willard Lickett & S R Glenn
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Thos Peek is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 78 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Thos Peek is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] C W Harris
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Thos Peek is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Herbert J Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 127
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 78 years about
(b) Occupation – has been a farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - sister
3.(a) Date of first attack – 10 years ago
(b) How exhibited – says he has been swindled out of his property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - paralysis
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - violent
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used – Dr Philips treated him about year ago
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
DAVID HAMMOND - Pages 124-125 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
[There are large X’s through all the information below, and nothing else is filled in.]
Page 124
May Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT Lyon Circuit Court
Lyon County Court May 8th, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
David Hammond ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thomas P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that David Hammond is a person of unsound mind, and a idiot and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That _____Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: _______________
Page 124
May Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT Lyon Circuit Court
Lyon County Court May 8th, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
David Hammond ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thomas P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that David Hammond is a person of unsound mind, and a idiot and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That _____Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: _______________
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
GEORGIA ANN BARNETT - Pages 122-123 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 122
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 20 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Georgia Ann Barnett ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley Protem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney Protem Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That W W Martin Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: James Tally, John W Bogart?, A S J Lady, H? Lipton?, C S Glenn, W P Hawkins, T C Warfield, Jas A Kevil, Thos Helton, I G Hopper, Jonas?? Williams & G P Lady
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that she was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Lyon Co and is 60 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns a life estate in 60 acres land; that her father is is dead and mother is dead sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Barnett is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Georgia Ann Barnett is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J H Boughteris appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Co Court
Page 123
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 60 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - widow
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – mother probably
3.(a) Date of first attack – 6 weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks someone wants to kill her
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – stated above
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – easy amiable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 20 1901
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Georgia Ann Barnett ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley Protem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney Protem Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That W W Martin Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: James Tally, John W Bogart?, A S J Lady, H? Lipton?, C S Glenn, W P Hawkins, T C Warfield, Jas A Kevil, Thos Helton, I G Hopper, Jonas?? Williams & G P Lady
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that she was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Lyon Co and is 60 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns a life estate in 60 acres land; that her father is is dead and mother is dead sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Barnett is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Georgia Ann Barnett is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J H Boughteris appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Co Court
Page 123
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 60 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - widow
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – mother probably
3.(a) Date of first attack – 6 weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks someone wants to kill her
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – stated above
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – easy amiable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Monday, December 15, 2008
B F WIGGINTON - Pages 120-121 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 120
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 25th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Wigginton ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Wigginton is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utten Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Fitts, Joseph Patterson, John Hall, Earl Dunning, J H Faughn, T H Grdin?, Thos Helton, H M Oliver, D J Travis, W B Hammond, W M Scott & S B Filteriberge
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Wigginton is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is unknown to us that he was born in Montgomery Co Ky, and resides in Penitentiary Eddyville Ky and is 42 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is is dead and mother is not known and reside in _________ ; and said B F Wigginton is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] S B Feltingberger
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Wigginton is of unsound mind and a lunatic lunatic [sic] and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: Thos P Cook Judge Lyon Circuit Court
Page 121
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 42 years
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – If any not known in fact nothing is known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – about one month ago
(b) How exhibited - sickness
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – no except to gradually grow worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – none except for safety of lunatic
(b) Treatment used – for general health only
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – none known of
9.
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 25th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Wigginton ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Wigginton is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utten Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Fitts, Joseph Patterson, John Hall, Earl Dunning, J H Faughn, T H Grdin?, Thos Helton, H M Oliver, D J Travis, W B Hammond, W M Scott & S B Filteriberge
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Wigginton is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is unknown to us that he was born in Montgomery Co Ky, and resides in Penitentiary Eddyville Ky and is 42 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is is dead and mother is not known and reside in _________ ; and said B F Wigginton is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] S B Feltingberger
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Wigginton is of unsound mind and a lunatic lunatic [sic] and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: Thos P Cook Judge Lyon Circuit Court
Page 121
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 42 years
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – If any not known in fact nothing is known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – about one month ago
(b) How exhibited - sickness
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – no except to gradually grow worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – none except for safety of lunatic
(b) Treatment used – for general health only
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – none known of
9.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
JAMES P JONES - Pages 118-119 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
[Note from Debbie: The archivist who created the microfilm, placed several loose affidavits on top of pages 118 and 119 and photocopied them. Then they photocopied pages 118 and 119 as usual.]
Affidavit one placed on top of page 118:
This certifies that Jess Durham, a convict confined in the Ky Branch Penitentiary is irresponsibly insave, is in a dangerous(?) condition and that is our opinion it would be [unreadable], unsafe, and impracticable to bring him into court. This July 21st, 1909
Dr. J R Watkins
Dr. D J TTravis
Affidavit two placed on top of page 119:
Walter Baldwin says Edwin Jones saw Shelie(?) Bannister, Robt Bannister stop and make water below Glenn Chappel schoolhouse before some girls in Dec 1904.
Affidavit three placed across pages 118 and 119:
Filed in Court July-21-10
J M S??h, Clk
Page 118
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 8th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
James P Jones ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that James P Jones is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Manliff Tucker, T F Crift?, J H Catlett, Tom Crane, Cofold? Trinkle, J M McCollum, W E Crumbaugh, J H Compton, N W Kroue, Snford Kraue, Frank Gray & Helett Rucker
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that James P Jones is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in NorthTown NJ, and resides in Lyon County Ky and is 55 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said James P Jones is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James P Jones is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W M McCollum is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 119
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 55 years
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – he has been quiet. Has not drunk for 7 or 8 years
(e) Educated – not much education
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 2 months
(b) How exhibited – He first started by talking of the idea that people were trying to kill him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – he has grown worse constantly
4.(a) Supposed cause – Produced by sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – even tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – not known of but talks about it often
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Affidavit one placed on top of page 118:
This certifies that Jess Durham, a convict confined in the Ky Branch Penitentiary is irresponsibly insave, is in a dangerous(?) condition and that is our opinion it would be [unreadable], unsafe, and impracticable to bring him into court. This July 21st, 1909
Dr. J R Watkins
Dr. D J TTravis
Affidavit two placed on top of page 119:
Walter Baldwin says Edwin Jones saw Shelie(?) Bannister, Robt Bannister stop and make water below Glenn Chappel schoolhouse before some girls in Dec 1904.
Affidavit three placed across pages 118 and 119:
Filed in Court July-21-10
J M S??h, Clk
Page 118
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 8th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
James P Jones ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that James P Jones is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Manliff Tucker, T F Crift?, J H Catlett, Tom Crane, Cofold? Trinkle, J M McCollum, W E Crumbaugh, J H Compton, N W Kroue, Snford Kraue, Frank Gray & Helett Rucker
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that James P Jones is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in NorthTown NJ, and resides in Lyon County Ky and is 55 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said James P Jones is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James P Jones is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W M McCollum is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 119
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 55 years
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – he has been quiet. Has not drunk for 7 or 8 years
(e) Educated – not much education
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 2 months
(b) How exhibited – He first started by talking of the idea that people were trying to kill him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – he has grown worse constantly
4.(a) Supposed cause – Produced by sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – even tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – not known of but talks about it often
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Friday, December 12, 2008
COLUMBUS JOLLY - Pages 116-117 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 116
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 18th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Columbus Jolly ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Columbus Jolly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J W Bell, J F Doyle, M F Dunn, Will S Scott, Tom Biny?, Ottie Hall, Harvey Jones, Fred Merry?, U G Bun?, Elias Mitchell, Seldon R Glenn & James Gatewood
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Columbus Jolly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Livingston Co Ky, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 35 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Columbus Jolly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Columbus Jolly is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Brooks Brasher is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co. Court
Page 117
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 35 years
(b) Occupation - Laborer
(c) Married or Single - Single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – about one week ago
(b) How exhibited – Roaming around at night
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks someone wants to poison him
(c) Subject to fits. Don’t know How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – watched & guarded
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 18th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Columbus Jolly ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Columbus Jolly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J W Bell, J F Doyle, M F Dunn, Will S Scott, Tom Biny?, Ottie Hall, Harvey Jones, Fred Merry?, U G Bun?, Elias Mitchell, Seldon R Glenn & James Gatewood
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Columbus Jolly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Livingston Co Ky, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 35 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Columbus Jolly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Columbus Jolly is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Brooks Brasher is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co. Court
Page 117
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 35 years
(b) Occupation - Laborer
(c) Married or Single - Single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – about one week ago
(b) How exhibited – Roaming around at night
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks someone wants to poison him
(c) Subject to fits. Don’t know How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – watched & guarded
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
BENJ. F. TIMMONS - Pages 114-115 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 114
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 23, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Benj. F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Benj. F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T H Molloy, J S Johnson, John Hall, J W Kevil, Perry Calhoun, J H Catlett, W F James, Wm Robinson, John Opie, T A Braswell, John Brock & W E Calhoun
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Benj. F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by low state of health and piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 51 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns 90 acres land worth about $200 dollars. $100 to $200 worth personal property; that his father is dead and mother is dead and said Benj. F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Benj. F Timmons is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J ? Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 115
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 51 yrs
(b) Occupation - Farmer
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – about March 1894
(b) How exhibited – thinks he has enemies who seek to kill him or destroy his property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little except more violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – seems to think he has many enemies who seek to do him & his family viloence
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - excitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 23, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Benj. F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Benj. F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T H Molloy, J S Johnson, John Hall, J W Kevil, Perry Calhoun, J H Catlett, W F James, Wm Robinson, John Opie, T A Braswell, John Brock & W E Calhoun
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Benj. F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by low state of health and piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 51 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns 90 acres land worth about $200 dollars. $100 to $200 worth personal property; that his father is dead and mother is dead and said Benj. F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Benj. F Timmons is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J ? Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 115
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 51 yrs
(b) Occupation - Farmer
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – about March 1894
(b) How exhibited – thinks he has enemies who seek to kill him or destroy his property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little except more violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – seems to think he has many enemies who seek to do him & his family viloence
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - excitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head -
9.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
EDWARD THOMSON - Pages 112-113 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 112
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 16th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward Thomson ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward Thomson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: F B Evins, G E Crumbaugh, G S Withers, J P Hogard, S S West, A J Wells, L A Gray, T C Warfield, O M Jenkins, Mose S Anderson, John T Opie & T H Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward Thomson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by blow on head when quite young that he was born in Caldwell Co Ky, and resides in Kuttawa and is 25 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother live and reside in Kuttawa Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward Thomson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward Thomson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 113
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 25 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – five or six years ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has become violent lately
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe when quite young
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - Equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – see (4)
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 16th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward Thomson ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward Thomson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: F B Evins, G E Crumbaugh, G S Withers, J P Hogard, S S West, A J Wells, L A Gray, T C Warfield, O M Jenkins, Mose S Anderson, John T Opie & T H Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward Thomson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by blow on head when quite young that he was born in Caldwell Co Ky, and resides in Kuttawa and is 25 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother live and reside in Kuttawa Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward Thomson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward Thomson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 113
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 25 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – five or six years ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has become violent lately
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe when quite young
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - Equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – see (4)
9.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
JEFF GRAY - Pages 110-111 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 110
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 9th, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Gray ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W T Gain, J H Catlett, John Hall, George Champion, Will Castlebery, Ben Jones, James Clark, John Opie, T A Braswell, J N East, Wm Robertson & Y M Cash
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon County and is 30 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother dead and said Jeff Gray is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jeff Gray is of unsound mind and a [word unreadable] lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 111
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 30 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – widow
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - ordinary
2.(a) What relations have been insane - Mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – about first of March 1900
(b) How exhibited – Talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - easy
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - somewhat
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 9th, 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Gray ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W T Gain, J H Catlett, John Hall, George Champion, Will Castlebery, Ben Jones, James Clark, John Opie, T A Braswell, J N East, Wm Robertson & Y M Cash
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon County and is 30 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother dead and said Jeff Gray is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jeff Gray is of unsound mind and a [word unreadable] lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 111
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 30 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – widow
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - ordinary
2.(a) What relations have been insane - Mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – about first of March 1900
(b) How exhibited – Talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - easy
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - somewhat
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Monday, December 8, 2008
JEFF GRAY - Pages 108-109 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 108
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 5th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Gray ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Thomas Arnold, John Hall, Dorris Scott, W H Martin, C W Davis, W T Lamb, J W Cling?, W R Timmons, T A Braswell, W B Bridges, J W Kevil & T H Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jeff Gray is not a lunatic as charged but is laboring under a nervous excitement that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 30 years old; [the remainder of the standard paragraph is lined through. Underneath the lines, it says his parents are dead.].
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T H Molloy
[none of the following paragraph is filled in]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said _________ is of unsound mind and a _________ and that _________ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at _________ Kentucky, and _________ is appointed to convey _________ to said asylum and he is allowed _________ guard.
Attest: _________ Judge _________ Court
_________ clerk _________ Court
Page 109
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 30
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - slightly
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Mother for a while
3.(a) Date of first attack – Three or four days ago
(b) How exhibited – Talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. None How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - none
6.Periodic frenzy - none
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 5th 1900
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Gray ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jeff Gray is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Thomas Arnold, John Hall, Dorris Scott, W H Martin, C W Davis, W T Lamb, J W Cling?, W R Timmons, T A Braswell, W B Bridges, J W Kevil & T H Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Jeff Gray is not a lunatic as charged but is laboring under a nervous excitement that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 30 years old; [the remainder of the standard paragraph is lined through. Underneath the lines, it says his parents are dead.].
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T H Molloy
[none of the following paragraph is filled in]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said _________ is of unsound mind and a _________ and that _________ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at _________ Kentucky, and _________ is appointed to convey _________ to said asylum and he is allowed _________ guard.
Attest: _________ Judge _________ Court
_________ clerk _________ Court
Page 109
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 30
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - slightly
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Mother for a while
3.(a) Date of first attack – Three or four days ago
(b) How exhibited – Talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. None How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - none
6.Periodic frenzy - none
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
MRS. FLORENCE CALHOUN - Pages 106-107 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 106
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Nov 18 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. Florence Calhoun ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley pro tem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Mrs. Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney pro tem for Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Thomas Helton, M E Bridges, S E Mitchell, Simon Oliver, thos Stephens, George Hall, Jas F Clay, O M Jenkins, S J Bigham, James Boyd, G E Crumbaugh & G E Fox
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mrs. Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that she was born in Trigg County, and resides in Lyon and is 20 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and resides in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs. Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W E Calhoun is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 107
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 20 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Grand Mother hanged herself. Probably her mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – About one year ago – last August
(b) How exhibited – Troublesome & violent Tries to run off
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has grown worse for 6 days
4.(a) Supposed cause – Not known – unless hereditary
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Thinks she is about to be destroyed by fire or others
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guard her day and night
(b) Treatment used - physicians
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Nov 18 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. Florence Calhoun ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley pro tem, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Mrs. Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney pro tem for Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Thomas Helton, M E Bridges, S E Mitchell, Simon Oliver, thos Stephens, George Hall, Jas F Clay, O M Jenkins, S J Bigham, James Boyd, G E Crumbaugh & G E Fox
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mrs. Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that she was born in Trigg County, and resides in Lyon and is 20 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and resides in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs. Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W E Calhoun is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 107
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 20 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – Grand Mother hanged herself. Probably her mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – About one year ago – last August
(b) How exhibited – Troublesome & violent Tries to run off
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has grown worse for 6 days
4.(a) Supposed cause – Not known – unless hereditary
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Thinks she is about to be destroyed by fire or others
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guard her day and night
(b) Treatment used - physicians
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
OSCAR STALEY - Pages 104-105 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 104
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 28 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Oscar Staley ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that Oscar Staley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Moses Davenport, W R Skillian, H C Cash?, J M Banister, G M Champian, J W Gregory, J F Clark, W M Bowman, R H Smith, W T Hubbard, T H Crain & D A Johnson
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Oscar Staley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind Cause unknown that he was born in place unknown, and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville Ky and is unknown years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that nothing is known of his parents and reside in penitentiary and has not estate of any kind known to us sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Oscar Staley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
W M Bowman foreman
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Oscar Staley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: Thos P Cook Judge Lyon Circuit Court
Page 105
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - unknown
(b) Occupation – Convict Penitentiary Eddyville Ky
(c) Married or Single – supposed to be single
(d) Habits – very good
(e) Educated – seems to be uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – no cause assigned
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – seems to have no mind about any thing
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – very good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – continuous from first
7.(a) Restraint imposed – confined in cell
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – none known
9.
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 28 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Oscar Staley ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that Oscar Staley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Moses Davenport, W R Skillian, H C Cash?, J M Banister, G M Champian, J W Gregory, J F Clark, W M Bowman, R H Smith, W T Hubbard, T H Crain & D A Johnson
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Oscar Staley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind Cause unknown that he was born in place unknown, and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville Ky and is unknown years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that nothing is known of his parents and reside in penitentiary and has not estate of any kind known to us sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Oscar Staley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
W M Bowman foreman
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Oscar Staley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: Thos P Cook Judge Lyon Circuit Court
Page 105
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - unknown
(b) Occupation – Convict Penitentiary Eddyville Ky
(c) Married or Single – supposed to be single
(d) Habits – very good
(e) Educated – seems to be uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – no cause assigned
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – seems to have no mind about any thing
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – very good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – continuous from first
7.(a) Restraint imposed – confined in cell
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – none known
9.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
ANNA ATKINSON - Pages 102-103 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 102
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 17th 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Anna Atkinson ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Anna Atkinson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Walter L Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Anna Atkinson
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Hugh Smith, J B Krone, W B Bridges, G C Lester, S R Glass, Walter Robison, O C Catlett, W Luckett, W S Scott, Leonard Robison, J T Opie & M P Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Anna Atkinson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was produced by unknown cause that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Eddyville and is 46 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother alive? and resides in Eddyville Ky and has no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Anna Atkinson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Anna Atkinson is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Walter L Krone is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 103
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 46
(b) Occupation – House Keeper
(c) Married or Single – Married, separated from her husband
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - No
3.(a) Date of first attack – About a year ago
(b) How exhibited - by wild talk – inability to sleep
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – only in violence
4.(a) Supposed cause – unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – She is continually talking about seeing persons who have died
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – High tempered all her life
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - No
(b) Violence toward others – No not specially – is never cross in the family
6.Periodic frenzy – more violent about every two wks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - No
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 17th 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Anna Atkinson ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Anna Atkinson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Walter L Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Anna Atkinson
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Hugh Smith, J B Krone, W B Bridges, G C Lester, S R Glass, Walter Robison, O C Catlett, W Luckett, W S Scott, Leonard Robison, J T Opie & M P Molloy
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Anna Atkinson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was produced by unknown cause that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Eddyville and is 46 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother alive? and resides in Eddyville Ky and has no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Anna Atkinson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Anna Atkinson is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Walter L Krone is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 103
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 46
(b) Occupation – House Keeper
(c) Married or Single – Married, separated from her husband
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - No
3.(a) Date of first attack – About a year ago
(b) How exhibited - by wild talk – inability to sleep
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – only in violence
4.(a) Supposed cause – unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – She is continually talking about seeing persons who have died
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – High tempered all her life
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - No
(b) Violence toward others – No not specially – is never cross in the family
6.Periodic frenzy – more violent about every two wks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - No
9.
Monday, December 1, 2008
J C WOODS - Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 100
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 3rd 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
J C Woods ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that J C Woods is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Jas Boyd, R T Gray, J A Watkins, W B Bridges, A F Parks, W R Skillian, Thos Helton, Oscar Blick, William Luckett, T J Jenkins, W M Jenkins & D J Travis
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that J C Woods is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind cause unknown that he was born in as he says in England, and resides in Penitentiary and is unknown years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that nothing is known of parents whether living or dead or as to estate of either and said J C Woods is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said J C Woods is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 101
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - unknown
(b) Occupation - unknown
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - unknown
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – about two weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – violent and vicious
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – concludes that he has been in late war
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - unknown
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others – yes disposed to be violent to others
6.Periodic frenzy - continuous
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes confined in cell
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – if so unknown
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 3rd 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
J C Woods ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that J C Woods is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Jas Boyd, R T Gray, J A Watkins, W B Bridges, A F Parks, W R Skillian, Thos Helton, Oscar Blick, William Luckett, T J Jenkins, W M Jenkins & D J Travis
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that J C Woods is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind cause unknown that he was born in as he says in England, and resides in Penitentiary and is unknown years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that nothing is known of parents whether living or dead or as to estate of either and said J C Woods is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said J C Woods is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 101
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - unknown
(b) Occupation - unknown
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - unknown
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – about two weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – violent and vicious
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – concludes that he has been in late war
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - unknown
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others – yes disposed to be violent to others
6.Periodic frenzy - continuous
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes confined in cell
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – if so unknown
9.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
JAMES K. WALKER - Pages 98-99 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 98
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 6 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
James K Walker ] Lunatic
This day T J Watkins, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that James K Walker is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
T J Watkins ? County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: ? H Molloy, R M Ethridge, Willard Luckett, Lev Champion, J Mach Cash, G Holloway, John Brock, Wm H Martin, J H Faughn, G E Crumbaugh, Joseph Kerns? & Charles Dorman
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that James K Walker is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by measles that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 50 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns 125 acres land valued $1125 - 1/3 town lot valued at $100 no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead; and said James K Walker is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James K Walker is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R R Marshallis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 99
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 50 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Good
(e) Educated – limited – can read and write
2.(a) What relations have been insane – His father, T C Walker was insane at times
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 30 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Had disp?? to leave home & wander over the Country
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - Measles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Thinks his brother m??? his farm & money
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – Very mild
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - No
(b) Violence toward others – Yes – upon his sister
6.Periodic frenzy – Yes ???
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Has been in the asylum before
(b) Treatment used – None used
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 6 1899
COMMONWEALTH
vs
James K Walker ] Lunatic
This day T J Watkins, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that James K Walker is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
T J Watkins ? County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: ? H Molloy, R M Ethridge, Willard Luckett, Lev Champion, J Mach Cash, G Holloway, John Brock, Wm H Martin, J H Faughn, G E Crumbaugh, Joseph Kerns? & Charles Dorman
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that James K Walker is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by measles that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 50 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns 125 acres land valued $1125 - 1/3 town lot valued at $100 no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead; and said James K Walker is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James K Walker is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R R Marshallis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 99
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 50 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - Good
(e) Educated – limited – can read and write
2.(a) What relations have been insane – His father, T C Walker was insane at times
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 30 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Had disp?? to leave home & wander over the Country
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - Measles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Thinks his brother m??? his farm & money
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – Very mild
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - No
(b) Violence toward others – Yes – upon his sister
6.Periodic frenzy – Yes ???
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Has been in the asylum before
(b) Treatment used – None used
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Friday, November 28, 2008
FRANK TANKERSLY - Pages 96-97 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 96
Dec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Dec 26 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Frank Tankersly ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Frank Tankersly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
A?? C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That San C Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: A S J Farly, Fred Lady, T C Warfield G M Champion, S M Champion, J S Smith, Manliff Tucker, R P Lefan, Thos Helton, J H Faughn, M E Bridges, T Fowler & S G Cash
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Frank Tankersly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind the cause for which is not known that he was born in _____, and resides in _____ and is _____ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that _____ father is dead and mother is alive and reside in _____ and _____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Frank Tankersly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Frank Tankersly is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court
Page 97
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation – convict in penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits – very good since he has been in prison
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - unknown
3.(a) Date of first attack – came to Eddyville prison in present condition and has grown worse continually by imagining that he is an officer of prison
(b) How exhibited - no
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines he is an officer of prison and not a convict
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – good but has little to say
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – no except to keep a watch on him – to see that he does no harm
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – not that is known
9.
Dec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Dec 26 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Frank Tankersly ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Frank Tankersly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
A?? C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That San C Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: A S J Farly, Fred Lady, T C Warfield G M Champion, S M Champion, J S Smith, Manliff Tucker, R P Lefan, Thos Helton, J H Faughn, M E Bridges, T Fowler & S G Cash
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Frank Tankersly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind the cause for which is not known that he was born in _____, and resides in _____ and is _____ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that _____ father is dead and mother is alive and reside in _____ and _____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Frank Tankersly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Frank Tankersly is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court
Page 97
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation – convict in penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits – very good since he has been in prison
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - unknown
3.(a) Date of first attack – came to Eddyville prison in present condition and has grown worse continually by imagining that he is an officer of prison
(b) How exhibited - no
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines he is an officer of prison and not a convict
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – good but has little to say
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – no except to keep a watch on him – to see that he does no harm
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – not that is known
9.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
AMOS BROOKS - Pages 94-95 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 94
Dec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Dec 26 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Amos Brooks ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Amos Brooks Col. is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon Co. Ky
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, S G Cash, A S J Fody, F S Fody, T C Warfield, G M Champion, Manliff Tucker, R P Lefan, Thos Helton, J H Faugh, M E Bridges & T Fowler
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Amos Brooks Col. is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that he was born in _______, and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville and is _______ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is ____ and mother _____ and reside in ____ and _____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Amos Brooks is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Amos Brooks is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ______ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 95
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation – convict in Penitentiary at Eddyville Ky
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – very good has but little to say
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited – has a mania for burning things take great delight in e?thing, matches
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – none except as stated
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – very good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Have to keep watch over him and keep him from burning things
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – none known
9.
Dec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Dec 26 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Amos Brooks ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Amos Brooks Col. is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon Co. Ky
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, S G Cash, A S J Fody, F S Fody, T C Warfield, G M Champion, Manliff Tucker, R P Lefan, Thos Helton, J H Faugh, M E Bridges & T Fowler
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Amos Brooks Col. is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that he was born in _______, and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville and is _______ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is ____ and mother _____ and reside in ____ and _____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Amos Brooks is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Amos Brooks is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ______ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _______ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 95
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation – convict in Penitentiary at Eddyville Ky
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – very good has but little to say
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited – has a mania for burning things take great delight in e?thing, matches
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – none except as stated
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – very good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Have to keep watch over him and keep him from burning things
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – none known
9.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
THOS. PECK - Pages 92-93 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 92
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Circuit Court Aug 19, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thos. Peck ] Lunatic
This day W R Howell, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Cash?, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Thos. Peck is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Thos Peck
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: H B Withers
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Thos. Peck is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic homeless and incurable; that the unsoundness of mind is unknown to us that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 37 or 38 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co Ky and father has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Thos. Peck is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
, J M Ge?ell?, M F Wells, Michael Eison, G A Miller, ? ? Hall, Thos Hilton, M Gray, J P Hall, John S Holt, William ??l?con & J B Congere?, J T Wilson
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Thos. Peck is of unsound mind and a harmless incurable lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at ____________ Kentucky, and ________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court
______ Clerk _______ Court
Page 93
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 37 or 38
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – since he ws about 10 yrs old
(b) How exhibited – complains of pain in groin
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown steadily
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - none
6.Periodic frenzy - none
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used – had various doctors to treat him. Treatment not known
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Circuit Court Aug 19, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thos. Peck ] Lunatic
This day W R Howell, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Cash?, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Thos. Peck is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Thos Peck
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: H B Withers
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Thos. Peck is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic homeless and incurable; that the unsoundness of mind is unknown to us that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 37 or 38 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co Ky and father has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Thos. Peck is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
, J M Ge?ell?, M F Wells, Michael Eison, G A Miller, ? ? Hall, Thos Hilton, M Gray, J P Hall, John S Holt, William ??l?con & J B Congere?, J T Wilson
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Thos. Peck is of unsound mind and a harmless incurable lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at ____________ Kentucky, and ________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court
______ Clerk _______ Court
Page 93
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 37 or 38
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – since he ws about 10 yrs old
(b) How exhibited – complains of pain in groin
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown steadily
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - none
6.Periodic frenzy - none
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used – had various doctors to treat him. Treatment not known
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
FRANCIS MILLIGAN - Pages 90-91 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 90
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July ?th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Francis Milligan ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Francis Milligan is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That Jno F Nichols Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Catlett, J T Moneymaker, J T Bruce, J H Brock, F G Bannister, Rufe Glass, Elijah Cummins, J U Oliver, T J Vinson, Charley Krouse, J F Yates & ? ? Tinsley
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Francis Milligan is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _____ that he was born in ______ , and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville and is 60 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns ? ? pension of $17.00 per month; that his father is ¬¬¬____ and mother ____ and reside in ____ and ____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Milligan is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Francis Milligan is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co. Court
Page 91
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single -
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July ?th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Francis Milligan ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Francis Milligan is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That Jno F Nichols Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Catlett, J T Moneymaker, J T Bruce, J H Brock, F G Bannister, Rufe Glass, Elijah Cummins, J U Oliver, T J Vinson, Charley Krouse, J F Yates & ? ? Tinsley
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Francis Milligan is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _____ that he was born in ______ , and resides in Penitentiary at Eddyville and is 60 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns ? ? pension of $17.00 per month; that his father is ¬¬¬____ and mother ____ and reside in ____ and ____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Milligan is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Francis Milligan is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and A K Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co. Court
Page 91
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single -
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Eight Things About Me - MEME
Elizabeth at Little Bytes of Life tagged me for the new-old meme, "Eight Things About Me." Gee thanks Elizabeth!
Here are the rules:
*Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
*Write a blog post about these eight things and post these rules.
*At the end of the blog post, list eight people to get tagged.
*Leave a comment on their blogs telling them they have been tagged.
Here are my entries:
- I have 3 great children and 2 terrific grandchildren and a nice guy for a husband/friend.
- I live in Tennessee.
- My degree is in straight math, NOT math education.
- I was a software engineer for many years.
- I was a high school math and computer science teacher for many years.
- I am now a full time office manager of a medical office.
- I really, really hate shopping - no clue where my daughter got her lust for shopping, but I'm really glad she likes to shop this time of year and is willing to do MINE!!.
- I'm definitely a nerd and unapologetic
Well, I went to choose my eight victims, I mean fellow bloggers, but most of them had already been "tagged" for this meme, so I'm going to give a holiday gift to all the blogs I follow - Brenda, Tina, Riley, David ..... and NOT tag you, besides, my iGoogle RSS feeds aren't updating this week and I need to figure out why before I miss any of the new posts!!
Monday, November 24, 2008
L P DEATLEY - Pages 88-89 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 88
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 21st, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
L P DeAtley ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that L P DeAtley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Everett, Willard Luckett, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, H H Hankes, S S West, J S Ramey, Frank Beck, A T Cash, M S Anderson, Harvey Scott, J W Bell
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that L P DeAtley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in ____, and resides in ____ and is ___ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said L P DeAtley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said L P DeAtley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M T Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 89
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 60
(b) Occupation – unknown, does nothing at penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited – boisterous conduct, loud talking, cursing
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – only by watching
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 21st, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
L P DeAtley ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that L P DeAtley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Everett, Willard Luckett, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, H H Hankes, S S West, J S Ramey, Frank Beck, A T Cash, M S Anderson, Harvey Scott, J W Bell
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that L P DeAtley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in ____, and resides in ____ and is ___ years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said L P DeAtley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said L P DeAtley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M T Boughteris appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 89
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 60
(b) Occupation – unknown, does nothing at penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited – boisterous conduct, loud talking, cursing
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – only by watching
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
WILLIAM ROE - Pages 86-87 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 86
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 21, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Wm Roe ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Roe is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Everett, William Luckett, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, Bob Hanks, J S West, Bob Ramey, Frank Beck, W S Cash, M S Anderson, Harvey Scott & J W Bell
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Wm Roe is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from an unknown cause that and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 28 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; neither his father or mother - property sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Roe is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Roe is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M T Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 87
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 21, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Wm Roe ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Roe is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J H Everett, William Luckett, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, Bob Hanks, J S West, Bob Ramey, Frank Beck, W S Cash, M S Anderson, Harvey Scott & J W Bell
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Wm Roe is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from an unknown cause that and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 28 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; neither his father or mother - property sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Roe is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Roe is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M T Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 87
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age -
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others -
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Thirty Nine Years
Thirty nine years ago today, I was a 19 year old standing next to a 20 year old in front of a minister in Mobile Alabama. We were married in his parent's home. His grandmother played the piano. A friend of his dad "gave me away". His sister, who is now a grandmother, was only 12. My friends drove over from Tallahassee, as did his. We drove that night to New Orleans to stay in the Governor's Inn for our honeymoon of three days with nothing more than the $100 bill his grandmother had given us as a wedding gift. In the blink of an eye, we each finished college, we lived in many places in this country and traveled and lived overseas. We've each been through a few careers. We have three perfect children and two wonderful grandchildren. We attained our goals in child raising which was to raise children who were thinkers and not followers and were people that other people really liked to be around. We are still a team; we still root for each other. We've stayed together and still grew individually. The road has not been without bumps, but we always seemed to land back on the same road - together. The thing to tell my children is this: IT ALL TOOK PLACE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. Do something you love as a career, but with an eye to the future because you WILL retire IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. Learn to save and don't spend on things that you won't even want in five years. Don't fight over things that won't matter tomorrow. Enjoy each other and don't ever lose touch or let anything come between you - siblings or significant others. Don't look back. Enjoy.
Friday, November 21, 2008
L P DEATLEY - Pages 84-85 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 84
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan'y 10th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
L P DeAtley ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that L P Deatley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That Sam C Malloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J C Terrell, Ben A Smith, U S King, G L Gray, Y L Smith, Frank Beck, J M Luttrell, by agreement only seven, , , &
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that L P Deatley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by blow on head that he was born in Ind, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 55 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; and said L P Deatley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said L P Deatley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W T Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 85
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 55 yrs
(b) Occupation – Prisoner (Convict)
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - bad
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – Blow on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes that he is very rich
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - turbulant
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – occasionally exhibited
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan'y 10th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
L P DeAtley ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that L P Deatley is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That Sam C Malloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J C Terrell, Ben A Smith, U S King, G L Gray, Y L Smith, Frank Beck, J M Luttrell, by agreement only seven, , , &
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that L P Deatley is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by blow on head that he was born in Ind, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 55 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; and said L P Deatley is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said L P Deatley is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W T Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 85
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 55 yrs
(b) Occupation – Prisoner (Convict)
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - bad
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – Blow on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes that he is very rich
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - turbulant
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – occasionally exhibited
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
WILLIAM ROE - Pages 82-83 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 82
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 10th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Roe ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Roe is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J C Terrell, Ben A Smith, U S King, G L Gray, Y L Smith, Frank Beck, J M Luttrell, by agreement only seven.
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that William Roe is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that he was born in not known, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 28 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that said William Roe is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Roe is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ___________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 83
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 28
(b) Occupation - Prisoner
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited – Silly expression & actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - None
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 10th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Roe ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Roe is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J C Terrell, Ben A Smith, U S King, G L Gray, Y L Smith, Frank Beck, J M Luttrell, by agreement only seven.
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that William Roe is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that he was born in not known, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 28 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that said William Roe is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Roe is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ___________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 83
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 28
(b) Occupation - Prisoner
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited – Silly expression & actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - None
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
EDWARD E THOMPSON - Pages 80-81 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 80
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court October 9th, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward E Thompson ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J U Clenk?, G S Withers, R J Kinger?, Wm Brindly?, Geo. C Lester, J N Catlett, Leonard Robertson, J B Withers, U M Boyd, W Kevil, L G Cox & J ? Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by a blow on the head at the age of 6 or 7 yrs that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 21 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward E Thompson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward E Thompson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W H McCollumis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 81
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 31
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – a few months ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – lately become violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe at 6 or 7 years of age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – the working ?? scheming to injure him
(c) Subject to fits. No
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded & held by force
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – su[?? unreadable]
9..
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court October 9th, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward E Thompson ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J U Clenk?, G S Withers, R J Kinger?, Wm Brindly?, Geo. C Lester, J N Catlett, Leonard Robertson, J B Withers, U M Boyd, W Kevil, L G Cox & J ? Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by a blow on the head at the age of 6 or 7 yrs that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 21 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward E Thompson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward E Thompson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W H McCollumis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 81
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 31
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – a few months ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – lately become violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe at 6 or 7 years of age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – the working ?? scheming to injure him
(c) Subject to fits. No
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded & held by force
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – su[?? unreadable]
9..
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
W B MILNE - Pages 78-79 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 78
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 6, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Milne ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Hon. F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Warfield, G D Griffin, W B Lynne, J W Clark, C W Jones, D F Brightwell, J W Bell, J C Terrell, J W Kevil, J K Hussy, G W Williams & G N Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in N.C., and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 31 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Alabama and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said W B Milne is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said W B Milne is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Court
Page 79
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 31 years
(b) Occupation – Stone cutter
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About June 25, 1896
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has died and gone to he-ll
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – Sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – see answer to question 3 (b)
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 15 minutes
From what cause - -----
(d) Natural Temper – very gentle
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – was afraid he would cut some one’s throat. Begged to be restrained
6.Periodic frenzy – once a month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Had to be held by his attendant
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 6, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Milne ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Hon. F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Warfield, G D Griffin, W B Lynne, J W Clark, C W Jones, D F Brightwell, J W Bell, J C Terrell, J W Kevil, J K Hussy, G W Williams & G N Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in N.C., and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 31 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Alabama and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said W B Milne is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said W B Milne is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Court
Page 79
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 31 years
(b) Occupation – Stone cutter
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About June 25, 1896
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has died and gone to he-ll
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – Sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – see answer to question 3 (b)
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 15 minutes
From what cause - -----
(d) Natural Temper – very gentle
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – was afraid he would cut some one’s throat. Begged to be restrained
6.Periodic frenzy – once a month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Had to be held by his attendant
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Other Western Kentucky Lunacy Records
Brenda Joyce Jerome has posted some lunacy records from Crittenden and Livingston counties on her blog. You can see them here:
Livingston Co Lunacy Record
Crittenden Co Lunacy Record
Concerning the Lyon County Inquest Book, I fast forwarded close to the end of my microfilm on Saturday, and I think I'm about half way through the records.... [at least I HOPE so!!!] I still learn more each day from reading these records. Hopefully, at the end of this project, I'll put together a useful index to these, and maybe put them all together... an ongoing project...
Livingston Co Lunacy Record
Crittenden Co Lunacy Record
Concerning the Lyon County Inquest Book, I fast forwarded close to the end of my microfilm on Saturday, and I think I'm about half way through the records.... [at least I HOPE so!!!] I still learn more each day from reading these records. Hopefully, at the end of this project, I'll put together a useful index to these, and maybe put them all together... an ongoing project...
B F TIMMONS - Pages 76-77 Lyon County KY Lunatic Book
Page 76
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 22, 1892
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, G D Blick, J W Clark, J J Stovall, C W Davis, G D Griffin, John Brock, W M jenkins, W M Bowman, John Opie, Robt Hodges and Frank Brake
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is low state of health & piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 47 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns property worth about $150 ; that his father and mother are dead. B F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J B Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 77
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 47
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – m-
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1894 about Mch
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has enemies who seek to destroy his life & property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – That he has a great many enemies
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – malable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – some what at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 22, 1892
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, G D Blick, J W Clark, J J Stovall, C W Davis, G D Griffin, John Brock, W M jenkins, W M Bowman, John Opie, Robt Hodges and Frank Brake
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is low state of health & piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 47 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns property worth about $150 ; that his father and mother are dead. B F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J B Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 77
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 47
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – m-
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1894 about Mch
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has enemies who seek to destroy his life & property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – That he has a great many enemies
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – malable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – some what at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
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