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.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
THOMAS J PEEK - Pages 74-75 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 74
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 24, 188 [sic]
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thomas J Peek ] 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 Thomas J Peek 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 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: J W Clark, C S Robertson, M S Anderson, S R Thomas, M Coleman, J S Mathis, L M Thomas, W M Bowman, G W Tinsley, Andy Wells, C E Acree & John 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 Thomas J Peek is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is nervous trouble that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in in same and is 36 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 living and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co Ky and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Thomas J Peek 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 Thomas J Peek 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 no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 75
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 36 yrs
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - termperate
(e) Educated - Limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About Sept 1895
(b) How exhibited – talking at random & threatening violence to certain individuals & himself
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has not
4.(a) Supposed cause – nervous trouble
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagined he swallowed his tongue – and that his collar bone moved around
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – mild & amiable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – has threatened to shoot himself
(b) Violence toward others – wanted to kill his brother-in-law & small children around him
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – constant watch on him
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding – “
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court March 24, 188 [sic]
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Thomas J Peek ] 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 Thomas J Peek 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 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: J W Clark, C S Robertson, M S Anderson, S R Thomas, M Coleman, J S Mathis, L M Thomas, W M Bowman, G W Tinsley, Andy Wells, C E Acree & John 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 Thomas J Peek is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is nervous trouble that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in in same and is 36 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 living and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co Ky and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Thomas J Peek 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 Thomas J Peek 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 no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 75
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 36 yrs
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - termperate
(e) Educated - Limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About Sept 1895
(b) How exhibited – talking at random & threatening violence to certain individuals & himself
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – has not
4.(a) Supposed cause – nervous trouble
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagined he swallowed his tongue – and that his collar bone moved around
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – mild & amiable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – has threatened to shoot himself
(b) Violence toward others – wanted to kill his brother-in-law & small children around him
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – constant watch on him
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding – “
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Friday, November 14, 2008
EDGAR W ROGERS - Pages 70-73 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 70
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court September 2nd, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar Rogers ] 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 Edgar Rogers 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
[there was no other data entered on page 70 or page 71]
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Page 72
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 3rd 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar W Rogers ] 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 Edgar W Rogers 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
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: Louis Thomas, Ben Ried, J D Lester, G C Lester, C W Cantrell, U M Boyd, Tom Baker(?), Henry Martin, S G Cash, J W Kevil, O B Withers & John 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 Edgar W Rogers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is the result of epilepsy of 8 or 9 years standing that he was born in Tennessee, and resides in Lyon Co Ky 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 his father is dead and mother alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edgar W Rogers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edgar W Rogers is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Louis Thomas is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed 1 guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 73
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - was over somewhat disiipated
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - his maternal grandmother
3.(a) Date of first attack - seven or eight years ago
(b) How exhibited - sort of vacant wandering about. Grows worse continually
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - From lick on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. yes How long - 8 or 9 years
From what cause - Lick on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - Threatens
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - Has tried several physicians potent medicine
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - Has had two licks on head
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court September 2nd, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar Rogers ] 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 Edgar Rogers 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
[there was no other data entered on page 70 or page 71]
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Page 72
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 3rd 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar W Rogers ] 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 Edgar W Rogers 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
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: Louis Thomas, Ben Ried, J D Lester, G C Lester, C W Cantrell, U M Boyd, Tom Baker(?), Henry Martin, S G Cash, J W Kevil, O B Withers & John 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 Edgar W Rogers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is the result of epilepsy of 8 or 9 years standing that he was born in Tennessee, and resides in Lyon Co Ky 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 his father is dead and mother alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edgar W Rogers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edgar W Rogers is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Louis Thomas is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed 1 guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 73
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - was over somewhat disiipated
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - his maternal grandmother
3.(a) Date of first attack - seven or eight years ago
(b) How exhibited - sort of vacant wandering about. Grows worse continually
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause - From lick on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. yes How long - 8 or 9 years
From what cause - Lick on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - Threatens
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - Has tried several physicians potent medicine
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - Has had two licks on head
9.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Something lighter and cuter
I've been posting the lunatic records for a few weeks now, and have many more to go, but as I was hanging up clothes in my closet tonight, I looked up on the shelf and saw the following letter sticking out of a basket. This letter was written during the week of 21 June 1996. It was from my daughter who was nine years old at the time, and was at a Girl Scout camp near Nashville. She had attended with a friend named Holly, and Nashville is about three hours away from our home. This is the same daughter who attended Samford genealogy classes with me last summer [the summer of her 21st birthday]. As an explanation, Dylan is one of her brothers. Here's her pitiful little letter:
Dear Mom & Dad
Camp is HOT. The first night the lights would come back on, and there were mice in the cabins plus bats. The water taste[s] nasty. Mom I know I'm homesick because I even miss Dylan now that's what I call homesick. One girl has chiggers and Holly fell off a horse, also some girls got stepped on by a horse. I just now got your letter it got lost. We're not having a great great time because we're so homesick (actually the whole camp is). The food is not so good. I watched you walk out of the site and that's when I got stung by a wasp. They don't even have a phone plus I wish you could come get [me]. I really miss ya'll please.
Your princess,
Riley
[Wasn't that a pitiful letter? Good thing the letters didn't arrive until AFTER the camp was over!!! I think it was the wasp stinging her as I walked out of the camp that got to me the most, AND her little southern "ya'll" - that hasn't changed, luckily.]
Dear Mom & Dad
Camp is HOT. The first night the lights would come back on, and there were mice in the cabins plus bats. The water taste[s] nasty. Mom I know I'm homesick because I even miss Dylan now that's what I call homesick. One girl has chiggers and Holly fell off a horse, also some girls got stepped on by a horse. I just now got your letter it got lost. We're not having a great great time because we're so homesick (actually the whole camp is). The food is not so good. I watched you walk out of the site and that's when I got stung by a wasp. They don't even have a phone plus I wish you could come get [me]. I really miss ya'll please.
Your princess,
Riley
[Wasn't that a pitiful letter? Good thing the letters didn't arrive until AFTER the camp was over!!! I think it was the wasp stinging her as I walked out of the camp that got to me the most, AND her little southern "ya'll" - that hasn't changed, luckily.]
JOHN HAWKINS - Pages 68-69 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 68
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 15th, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John Hawkins ] 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 John Hawkins 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
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: G M Williams, R C Holloway, John Heath, T H Molloy, F A Wilson, O M Jenkins, O C Catlett, ?Kent?, Benjamin Reed, J E Smith, Walter Robinson [signed as Robertson], J M 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 John Hawkins is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ________ that he was born in Caldwell Co 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 they have no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Hawkinsis 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 John Hawkins is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Bob Holmes[?] 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 69
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 40 yrs
(b) Occupation - cabinet workman
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - ordinary
2.(a) What relations have been insane - one aunt
3.(a) Date of first attack - 1890
(b) How exhibited - by talking at random & threatening violence to his best friends
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - gradually growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - a blow on the head with cannon poker
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - afraid of being hypnotized
(c) Subject to fits. no
(d) Natural Temper - Irratable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - never - but says he will if returned to the asylum
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - By guarding him all times
(b) Treatment used - Yes by Drs Withers & Hussy
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - Yes, when he received the blow mentioned above - Skull was fractured
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 15th, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John Hawkins ] 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 John Hawkins 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
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: G M Williams, R C Holloway, John Heath, T H Molloy, F A Wilson, O M Jenkins, O C Catlett, ?Kent?, Benjamin Reed, J E Smith, Walter Robinson [signed as Robertson], J M 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 John Hawkins is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ________ that he was born in Caldwell Co 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 they have no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Hawkinsis 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 John Hawkins is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Bob Holmes[?] 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 69
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 40 yrs
(b) Occupation - cabinet workman
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - ordinary
2.(a) What relations have been insane - one aunt
3.(a) Date of first attack - 1890
(b) How exhibited - by talking at random & threatening violence to his best friends
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - gradually growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - a blow on the head with cannon poker
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - afraid of being hypnotized
(c) Subject to fits. no
(d) Natural Temper - Irratable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - never - but says he will if returned to the asylum
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - By guarding him all times
(b) Treatment used - Yes by Drs Withers & Hussy
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - Yes, when he received the blow mentioned above - Skull was fractured
9.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
MRS. V T MACHEN - Pages 66-67 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 66
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 27, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. V T Machen ] 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 Mrs. V T Machen 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
[Note from Debbie: No other information is filled-in on the rest of this page or on page 67]
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 27, 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. V T Machen ] 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 Mrs. V T Machen 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
[Note from Debbie: No other information is filled-in on the rest of this page or on page 67]
JOHN L BROWNING - Pages 64-65 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 64
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan ?1st 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John L Browning ] 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 John L Browning 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 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: T G Jones, Jno B Freer, T J Rogers, Wm Skillian Jr, Wm Skillian Sr, Robert Barnett, Porter Fowler, J L Davis, L B Collins, J S Ramey, Lyon Wake, Forest Bridges
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 L Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 37 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns a small farm with about 300 dollars & 2 cows & calves ; that his father is dead and mother is living and resides in Lyon County and she has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John L Browning 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 L Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
M P Molloy Clerk Lyon Co Court
By J M Smith P.C.
Page 65
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 37
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate and industrious
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no or thru cousins
3.(a) Date of first attack - about six months ago
(b) How exhibited - by various illusions as saying he had been poisened
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - yes formerly quiet & ?? has recently attempted to cut his wifes throat. Made several gashes in throat & hand
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - That he was poisoned by neighbor and that the democrats would destroy the 1/3 party
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - attempt to kill his wife
6.Periodic frenzy - lasts sometimes for 1 day
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none except watched by guards
(b) Treatment used - several treatment for his health
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none that is known
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan ?1st 1895
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John L Browning ] 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 John L Browning 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 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: T G Jones, Jno B Freer, T J Rogers, Wm Skillian Jr, Wm Skillian Sr, Robert Barnett, Porter Fowler, J L Davis, L B Collins, J S Ramey, Lyon Wake, Forest Bridges
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 L Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 37 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns a small farm with about 300 dollars & 2 cows & calves ; that his father is dead and mother is living and resides in Lyon County and she has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John L Browning 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 L Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
M P Molloy Clerk Lyon Co Court
By J M Smith P.C.
Page 65
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 37
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate and industrious
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no or thru cousins
3.(a) Date of first attack - about six months ago
(b) How exhibited - by various illusions as saying he had been poisened
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - yes formerly quiet & ?? has recently attempted to cut his wifes throat. Made several gashes in throat & hand
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - That he was poisoned by neighbor and that the democrats would destroy the 1/3 party
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - none
(b) Violence toward others - attempt to kill his wife
6.Periodic frenzy - lasts sometimes for 1 day
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none except watched by guards
(b) Treatment used - several treatment for his health
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none that is known
9.
Monday, November 10, 2008
ALICE BROWNING - Pages 62-63 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 62
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 21 1899 [note from Debbie: the otherentries in sequence are from
1895; not sure why this 1899 is here]
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Miss Alice Browning ] 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 Miss Alice Browning 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.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Brock, Geo Kinnis, P H Campbell, Chas R Banister, Frank Beck, Jesse Ratliff, M L Baldwin, J R Glass, Bowman Glasgow, Gus Beck, B D Peek & B W Traylor
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 Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that she was born in [where-born]Lyon Co., and resides in Lyon County Ky and is 36 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 living and mother dead and her father resides in Lyon Co Ky and he 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 Alice Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Brooks Brasher is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 63
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - about 36 years
(b) Occupation - ___
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - bro & sister
3.(a) Date of first attack - Febr 1 1899
(b) How exhibited - Seemed to lose her reason & thought everyone was her enemy. Threatens violence to herself.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - has not
4.(a) Supposed cause - not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - Imagines some person was in the clock on the mantel
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - some
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - Dr. Ac?? treated her
(c) Bleeding - ___
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 21 1899 [note from Debbie: the otherentries in sequence are from
1895; not sure why this 1899 is here]
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Miss Alice Browning ] 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 Miss Alice Browning 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.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Brock, Geo Kinnis, P H Campbell, Chas R Banister, Frank Beck, Jesse Ratliff, M L Baldwin, J R Glass, Bowman Glasgow, Gus Beck, B D Peek & B W Traylor
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 Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that she was born in [where-born]Lyon Co., and resides in Lyon County Ky and is 36 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 living and mother dead and her father resides in Lyon Co Ky and he 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 Alice Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Brooks Brasher is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 63
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - about 36 years
(b) Occupation - ___
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - bro & sister
3.(a) Date of first attack - Febr 1 1899
(b) How exhibited - Seemed to lose her reason & thought everyone was her enemy. Threatens violence to herself.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - has not
4.(a) Supposed cause - not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - Imagines some person was in the clock on the mantel
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - some
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - Dr. Ac?? treated her
(c) Bleeding - ___
8. Injury about head - none
9.
WILLIAM SCOTT - Pages 60-61 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 60
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 21, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Scott ] Lunatic
[Note from Debbie - nothing else on this page, or page 61 was completed]
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court August 21, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Scott ] Lunatic
[Note from Debbie - nothing else on this page, or page 61 was completed]
Saturday, November 8, 2008
ELIZABETH T. PARRENT - Pages 58-59 Lyon County Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 58
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 17, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Elizabeth T Parrent ] Lunatic
This day F A Wilson, Pro Tem Attorney for the County of Lyon, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W C Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Miss Elizabeth T Parrnet is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
F A Wilson County Attorney Pro Tem
Ordered by the Court, That J T Pierce 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 B Smith, A J Dycus, M P Molloy, J M Coleman, T W Tinsley, Garret Reed, L C Nichols, J T Mitchell, A H Champion, J L Smith, W M Bowman and O M Jenkins
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 Miss Elizabeth T Parrent is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is thought to be the result of menstral trouble that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 24 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 are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Elizabeth T Parrent is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Miss Elizabeth T Parrent is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and G W Parrent is appointed to convey him/her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 59
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 24 years
(b) Occupation - House keeper
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - moderately
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack - about five months ago
(b) How exhibited - Became moody. attempted to run off. Said she must either leave home or kill herself.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - No - only in intensity
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown unless menstral irregularities
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - None except those indicated above
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - threatens it, begs for morphine to destroy herself with
(b) Violence toward others - No
6.Periodic frenzy - continuous
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none except watching her
(b) Treatment used - Physcians in neighborhood have frequently prescribed for her. don't know treatments
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - NO
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court July 17, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Elizabeth T Parrent ] Lunatic
This day F A Wilson, Pro Tem Attorney for the County of Lyon, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W C Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Miss Elizabeth T Parrnet is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
F A Wilson County Attorney Pro Tem
Ordered by the Court, That J T Pierce 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 B Smith, A J Dycus, M P Molloy, J M Coleman, T W Tinsley, Garret Reed, L C Nichols, J T Mitchell, A H Champion, J L Smith, W M Bowman and O M Jenkins
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 Miss Elizabeth T Parrent is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is thought to be the result of menstral trouble that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 24 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 are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Elizabeth T Parrent is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Miss Elizabeth T Parrent is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and G W Parrent is appointed to convey him/her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 59
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 24 years
(b) Occupation - House keeper
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - moderately
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack - about five months ago
(b) How exhibited - Became moody. attempted to run off. Said she must either leave home or kill herself.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - No - only in intensity
4.(a) Supposed cause - unknown unless menstral irregularities
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - None except those indicated above
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - threatens it, begs for morphine to destroy herself with
(b) Violence toward others - No
6.Periodic frenzy - continuous
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none except watching her
(b) Treatment used - Physcians in neighborhood have frequently prescribed for her. don't know treatments
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - NO
9.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Seminar This Weekend in Germantown, TN
The Tennessee Genealogical Society is having a FALL HOME-GROWN SEMINAR this Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Pickering Center. The Pickering Center is located at 7771 Poplar Pike, just east of Germantown High School. It's a "home-grown" seminar because we're not bringing in any speakers this year. We're using our own "home-grown" speakers. The schedule is as followings:
9AM-9:30 Registration
9:30 AM - 9:45 Welcome
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Session I: Migration Patterns into the Mid-South - by Jim Bobo
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Break
11:00 AM - Noon Session II: Using the Internet for Genealogical Research: Beyond the Basics - by Debbie Atchley
Noon - 1:15PM Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Session III: Using DNA in Genealogical Research: The Basics - by Beverly Crawford
2:15PM - 2:30 PM Wrap Up
Attendance is free for Tennessee Genealogical Society Members and $10.00 for non-members.
9AM-9:30 Registration
9:30 AM - 9:45 Welcome
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Session I: Migration Patterns into the Mid-South - by Jim Bobo
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Break
11:00 AM - Noon Session II: Using the Internet for Genealogical Research: Beyond the Basics - by Debbie Atchley
Noon - 1:15PM Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Session III: Using DNA in Genealogical Research: The Basics - by Beverly Crawford
2:15PM - 2:30 PM Wrap Up
Attendance is free for Tennessee Genealogical Society Members and $10.00 for non-members.
CHARLES BROWNING - Pages 56-57 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 56
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 12, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Chas. Browning ] 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 Charles Browning 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 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: J C Walton, A Bozarth, M P Molloy, Loyd Wadlington, J W Clark, G M Champion, F P Machen, D F Brightwell, P H Grimmer, W M Bowman, M L Gresham and J N McNeely
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 Charles Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown. probably hereditary that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is twenty one 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 father resides in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Charles Browning 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 Chas. Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: [name] Judge Lyon County Court
Page 57
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - Twenty one years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - Single
(d) Habits - Sober & Temperate
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - one sister
3.(a) Date of first attack - Fall of 1893
(b) How exhibited - Became moody - irritable - seeking solitude. out breaks of temper at times.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - Is now about, as worst attacks here to fore.
4.(a) Supposed cause - Unknown. His physician can't state. Says general health is bad.
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - No
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - even tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - threatens it. Once attempted to cut his throat(?)
(b) Violence toward others - no. but once made threats at his father. pointing to loose brick bats
6.Periodic frenzy - Nearly every morning worse.
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None except to watch him
(b) Treatment used - Constitutional
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - No
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 12, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Chas. Browning ] 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 Charles Browning 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 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: J C Walton, A Bozarth, M P Molloy, Loyd Wadlington, J W Clark, G M Champion, F P Machen, D F Brightwell, P H Grimmer, W M Bowman, M L Gresham and J N McNeely
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 Charles Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown. probably hereditary that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is twenty one 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 father resides in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Charles Browning 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 Chas. Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: [name] Judge Lyon County Court
Page 57
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - Twenty one years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - Single
(d) Habits - Sober & Temperate
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane - one sister
3.(a) Date of first attack - Fall of 1893
(b) How exhibited - Became moody - irritable - seeking solitude. out breaks of temper at times.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - Is now about, as worst attacks here to fore.
4.(a) Supposed cause - Unknown. His physician can't state. Says general health is bad.
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - No
(c) Subject to fits. no How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - even tempered
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - threatens it. Once attempted to cut his throat(?)
(b) Violence toward others - no. but once made threats at his father. pointing to loose brick bats
6.Periodic frenzy - Nearly every morning worse.
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None except to watch him
(b) Treatment used - Constitutional
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - No
9.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
BENJAMIN F. TIMMONS - Pages 54-55 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 54
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 22nd, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Benj. 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 Benjamin 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 F 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: Peter Jones, J M Smith, U M Boyd, T W Tinsley, J H Brock, C W Rucker, O M Jenkins, F P Machen, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, G C Lester and C W Davis
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 Benjamin F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by low state of health that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is about 45 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns three to four hundred dollars worth personal property. mules, hogs, cattle. no other estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said 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 Benjamin F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M F Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: [name] Judge Lyon County Court
Page 55
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 45 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - mania
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none but ??? nervous & excitable
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 2 months back
(b) How exhibited - By that armed men were trying to get into house to kill him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - very little
4.(a) Supposed cause - general bad health
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - That his neighbors have all turned against him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - excitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - Yes while shaving
(b) Violence toward others - Threatened to shoot his oldest son had to be kept away from house
6.Periodic frenzy - alternate violent & lucid periods of 24 hours
7.(a) Restraint imposed - Constant attendance of one or more persons
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - At nose profusely when first taken
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 22nd, 1894
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Benj. 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 Benjamin 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 F 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: Peter Jones, J M Smith, U M Boyd, T W Tinsley, J H Brock, C W Rucker, O M Jenkins, F P Machen, M P Molloy, T H Molloy, G C Lester and C W Davis
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 Benjamin F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by low state of health that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is about 45 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns three to four hundred dollars worth personal property. mules, hogs, cattle. no other estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said 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 Benjamin F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M F Boughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: [name] Judge Lyon County Court
Page 55
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 45 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - mania
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none but ??? nervous & excitable
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 2 months back
(b) How exhibited - By that armed men were trying to get into house to kill him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - very little
4.(a) Supposed cause - general bad health
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - That his neighbors have all turned against him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - excitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - Yes while shaving
(b) Violence toward others - Threatened to shoot his oldest son had to be kept away from house
6.Periodic frenzy - alternate violent & lucid periods of 24 hours
7.(a) Restraint imposed - Constant attendance of one or more persons
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - At nose profusely when first taken
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
A CALLAWAY - Pages 52-53 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 52
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 12th 1893
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Dr. A Callaway ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for Lyon County, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Dr. A. Callaway 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: T U Braswell, J L Watson, F M Wadling, C W Rucker, W J Mitchell, W M Ethridge, E S Evans, Garrett Reid, T L Reid, M M Robertson, M M Bowman, G H Collame?
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 A Calloway is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind results from cause unknown to us that he was born in Ky, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 80 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 hisr father is dead and mother is dead and said A Callaway 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 A Callaway is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M G Baughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 53
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 80 years
(b) Occupation - Physician
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - Now temperate - have been untemporate years ago
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 1886
(b) How exhibited - many unreasonable imaginings. One that he was infested with vermin. one that family in room over him poured sand through floor on him.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - There is less indication of those original delusions but others are present
4.(a) Supposed cause - old age and excessive use of opiates
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - Has threatened it
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None of late
(b) Treatment used - None specially
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 12th 1893
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Dr. A Callaway ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for Lyon County, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Dr. A. Callaway 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: T U Braswell, J L Watson, F M Wadling, C W Rucker, W J Mitchell, W M Ethridge, E S Evans, Garrett Reid, T L Reid, M M Robertson, M M Bowman, G H Collame?
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 A Calloway is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind results from cause unknown to us that he was born in Ky, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 80 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 hisr father is dead and mother is dead and said A Callaway 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 A Callaway is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M G Baughter is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 53
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 80 years
(b) Occupation - Physician
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - Now temperate - have been untemporate years ago
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 1886
(b) How exhibited - many unreasonable imaginings. One that he was infested with vermin. one that family in room over him poured sand through floor on him.
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - There is less indication of those original delusions but others are present
4.(a) Supposed cause - old age and excessive use of opiates
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - Has threatened it
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None of late
(b) Treatment used - None specially
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Monday, November 3, 2008
EDGAR W RODGERS - Pages 50-51 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 50
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Eddyville Police Court August 2, 1893
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar W Rodgers ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Robt Hodges, Judge of the Eddyville Police Court:
I am reliably informed that [name] 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 for Lyon County
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: G H Callamer(?), T W Tinsley, H H Cassidy, T A Braswell, F M Hildreth, D A Sexton, J D Molloy, W W Holland, J W Furnish, O B Withers, F M Hall and 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 Edgar W Rodgers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is result of epilepsy of some seven years standing that he was born in Tennessee, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 26 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 alive and resides in Lyon Co Ky and has no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edgar W Rodgers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edgar W Rodgers is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R A Dawson is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: Robt Hodges Judge Eddyville Police Court
Page 51
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 26 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - was once somewhat dissipated
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - His maternal grandmother
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 7 years ago took epilepsy
(b) How exhibited - wort of vacant wandering absent
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - grows worse continuously
4.(a) Supposed cause - epilepsy
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. yes How long - seven years
From what cause - Bricks(?) on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - threatens it
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - has tried local physicians [...unreadable...]
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - Patient has had two licks in head - one from pound wright thrown(?). The other pole in [...unreadable...] slipped and struck him
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Eddyville Police Court August 2, 1893
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edgar W Rodgers ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Robt Hodges, Judge of the Eddyville Police Court:
I am reliably informed that [name] 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 for Lyon County
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: G H Callamer(?), T W Tinsley, H H Cassidy, T A Braswell, F M Hildreth, D A Sexton, J D Molloy, W W Holland, J W Furnish, O B Withers, F M Hall and 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 Edgar W Rodgers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is result of epilepsy of some seven years standing that he was born in Tennessee, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 26 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 alive and resides in Lyon Co Ky and has no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edgar W Rodgers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his/her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edgar W Rodgers is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R A Dawson is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: Robt Hodges Judge Eddyville Police Court
Page 51
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 26 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - was once somewhat dissipated
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - His maternal grandmother
3.(a) Date of first attack - about 7 years ago took epilepsy
(b) How exhibited - wort of vacant wandering absent
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - grows worse continuously
4.(a) Supposed cause - epilepsy
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. yes How long - seven years
From what cause - Bricks(?) on head
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - threatens it
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - has tried local physicians [...unreadable...]
(c) Bleeding - No
8. Injury about head - Patient has had two licks in head - one from pound wright thrown(?). The other pole in [...unreadable...] slipped and struck him
9.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
W B MACHEN - Pages 48-49 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 48
State of Kentucky ] SCT Circuit Court May
Lyon Circuit Court May 4th, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Machen ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for Lyon County, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. L H James, Protem Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Machen 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 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.
W B Machen
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Stephen Burnett, O C Catlett, George Yates, M W Freeman, Sam Moore, F M Hildreth, George Champion, James Boyd, Mike Eison, Lennon Smith, J L Davis and R C Holloway
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 Machen is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused from a fall from buggy or recent sickness that he/she was born in _________, and resides in Lyon County and is 84 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns considerable estate personal and real, two hundred & fifty acres of land valued at $2,500 & $1,000 [?] of personal property; that his father is dead and mother dead and said W B Machen 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 Machen is of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Attest: L H James Judge Special Court
----
Court of Ky
Affidavit
Filed in Court
May 9, 1893
T H Molloy
State of Kentucky
Jefferson Co
We the affiant T J Hargan states that he is a regular praticing physician and that he has personally examined W B Machen alleged to be of unsound mind and verily believe him to be a lunatic and that his condition is such that it would be unsafe to bring him into court. T J Hargan MD
Subscribed & sworn to before me by T J Hargan this 18th day of April 1893
Henry G? Saunders, Norary Public
Page 49
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 84 years
(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.
State of Kentucky ] SCT Circuit Court May
Lyon Circuit Court May 4th, 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Machen ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for Lyon County, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. L H James, Protem Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Machen 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 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.
W B Machen
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Stephen Burnett, O C Catlett, George Yates, M W Freeman, Sam Moore, F M Hildreth, George Champion, James Boyd, Mike Eison, Lennon Smith, J L Davis and R C Holloway
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 Machen is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused from a fall from buggy or recent sickness that he/she was born in _________, and resides in Lyon County and is 84 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns considerable estate personal and real, two hundred & fifty acres of land valued at $2,500 & $1,000 [?] of personal property; that his father is dead and mother dead and said W B Machen 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 Machen is of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Attest: L H James Judge Special Court
----
Court of Ky
Affidavit
Filed in Court
May 9, 1893
T H Molloy
State of Kentucky
Jefferson Co
We the affiant T J Hargan states that he is a regular praticing physician and that he has personally examined W B Machen alleged to be of unsound mind and verily believe him to be a lunatic and that his condition is such that it would be unsafe to bring him into court. T J Hargan MD
Subscribed & sworn to before me by T J Hargan this 18th day of April 1893
Henry G? Saunders, Norary Public
Page 49
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 84 years
(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.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
NANCY SMITH - Pages 46-47 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 46
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 3, 1893
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Nancy Smith ] 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 [name] 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
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.Nancy Smith
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T W Tinsley, T H Molloy, J M Coleman, Dr. O B Withers, Dr. A H Champion, W M Robertson, T D Lewis, J L Watson, M P Molloy, W M Bowman, C W Rucker and U M Boyd
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 Nancy Smith is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by melancholia that she was born in Lyon Co Ky and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is about 35 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 are dead and said Nancy Smith 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 [name] Nancy Smith is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and M J Baughter is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page47
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 35 years
(b) Occupation - Housekeeper
(c) Married or Single - Widow
(d) Habits - Unknown
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane - one sister & one brother
3.(a) Date of first attack - About one year ago
(b) How exhibited - by leaving her home. remaining at old unoccupied out house alone for days
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - getting more pronounced
4.(a) Supposed cause - Brooding over the death of her husband
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - Imagines someone is after her to hurt her
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - Yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - No
(b) Violence toward others - No
6.Periodic frenzy - At times thinks she is pursued
7.(a) Restraint imposed - None
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
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