These two pages are unreadable. I'm going to skip them for now and take the tape back to the library to rescan those pages in hopes of having a better copy. I'll add these two pages in later if I can read them.
These two pages ended the second book. There is an:
END OF BOOK
page, then the start of the next book which reads:
TITLE TARGET
Records Filmed for (use name of agency)
Lyon County, Kentucky
County Clerk
Eddyville, Kentucky 42038
Title of Record Series
Lunatic Inquest Book
L1748 series number (agency records retention schedule)
Earliest date of record: 1911
Latest Date of record: 1918
Book Index: Bound in Book
General Index available: NO
Filming arrangement (alphabetical, chronological, numberical, etc): Chronological
Next Page:
BEGIN
There are several pages that are either unreadable or blank that seem to be index pages, with the tabbed letters on the outside of the page. The only readable page of this section shows:
Yates Mary Etta 84
[the 84 doesn't seem to correspond to any page 84 in any of the Lunatic Inquest Sections that I can find. Could it have been an age?]
There are 97 pages in this next section, and the forms have changed from the previous books/sections. There are still two pages per "lunatic" and the information is pretty much the same as before, but it has just been rearranged. These 97 pages also start again with page one, so as I called the previous section SECOND BOOK and numbered the pages as SB1, SB2, etc, I'll number these as THIRD BOOK and TB1, TB2 etc.
I'll start this book within the next few days.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
JOHN L BROWNING - Second Book Pages 8-9 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Second Book Page 8
______ Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT ___________
Lyon County Court _________
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John L Browning ] Lunatic
This day ___________, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. _________, Judge of the Lyon ________ 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.
_________ Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That M P 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: W C Crumbaugh, J U Kevil, Harry McKinney, G M Smith, Jim Sills, Gus?? Hea?ter
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 L Browning is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic; that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 42 years old; that he owns ________ no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother dead and reside in ______ and _____ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said ______ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ______ support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J M Smith
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said J L Browning is of sound mind and not lunatic and that he is capable of caring for himself in the ??? of his business.
Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court
W H Rogers Clerk Lyon County Court
Second Book Page 9
[this page was blank]
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.
______ Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT ___________
Lyon County Court _________
COMMONWEALTH
vs
John L Browning ] Lunatic
This day ___________, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. _________, Judge of the Lyon ________ 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.
_________ Attorney Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That M P 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: W C Crumbaugh, J U Kevil, Harry McKinney, G M Smith, Jim Sills, Gus?? Hea?ter
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 L Browning is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic; that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 42 years old; that he owns ________ no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother dead and reside in ______ and _____ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said ______ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ______ support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J M Smith
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said J L Browning is of sound mind and not lunatic and that he is capable of caring for himself in the ??? of his business.
Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court
W H Rogers Clerk Lyon County Court
Second Book Page 9
[this page was blank]
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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
JIM HALL - Second Book Pages 6-7 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Second Book Page 6
Jan 28 Call Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 28 1911
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jim Hall ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jim Hall is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Holsapple, Willie Holland, J H Calhoun, J M Wells, Walter Scott, Dorris Scott, J M Hevil, Arch Kevil, Alex Roberson, Ernis Lyon, Levi Oliver & Lee Ladd
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 Jim Hall is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 70 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no realestate [sic] 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 Jim Hall is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Ernest Lyon
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Hall 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: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N S King Clerk ____ Court
Second Book Page 7
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 70
(b) Occupation – was farmer
(c) Married or Single - widower
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 2 years ago
(b) How exhibited - ??thering spell, mind leaves him at times
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – worse, bad circulation
4.(a) Supposed cause – old age, impaired circulation
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 2 years
From what cause – weak heart?
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – about ?? two week
7.(a) Restraint imposed – none?
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Jan 28 Call Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 28 1911
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jim Hall ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jim Hall is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: John Holsapple, Willie Holland, J H Calhoun, J M Wells, Walter Scott, Dorris Scott, J M Hevil, Arch Kevil, Alex Roberson, Ernis Lyon, Levi Oliver & Lee Ladd
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 Jim Hall is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 70 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no realestate [sic] 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 Jim Hall is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Ernest Lyon
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Hall 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: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N S King Clerk ____ Court
Second Book Page 7
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 70
(b) Occupation – was farmer
(c) Married or Single - widower
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - none
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 2 years ago
(b) How exhibited - ??thering spell, mind leaves him at times
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – worse, bad circulation
4.(a) Supposed cause – old age, impaired circulation
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 2 years
From what cause – weak heart?
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – about ?? two week
7.(a) Restraint imposed – none?
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
ARTHUR MILES - Second Book Pages 3-5 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Second Book Page 3
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 24 years old
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - bad
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – uncle & cousin
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 12 months old
(b) How exhibited – epileptic fits
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – inheirted [sic]
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – all his natural life
From what cause – inheirted [sic]
(d) Natural Temper - bad
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy – once or twice per week
7.(a) Restraint imposed – kept in sell [sic]
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Second Book Page 4
Call Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Nov 16 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Arthur Miles ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Arthur Miles is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W J Martin, Joe Smith, D F Gresham, W T Gaines, James Lawrence, J W Gresham, Ernest Lyon, Roberts Butts, Chas Roberson, Thos ?krell, Dave Caraway & Garnett Gray
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 Arthur Miles is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in Muhlenberg Co Ky, and resides in Christian Co Ky and is 24 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother living and reside in Hopkinsville Ky and have not estate [unreadable] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Arthur Miles 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 Arthur Miles is of unsound mind and a ____ lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, but should he be cured he is to be returned to the State prison, and _____is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Second Book Page 5
[Page 5 is blank]
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 24 years old
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - Married
(d) Habits - bad
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – uncle & cousin
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 12 months old
(b) How exhibited – epileptic fits
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – inheirted [sic]
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – all his natural life
From what cause – inheirted [sic]
(d) Natural Temper - bad
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy – once or twice per week
7.(a) Restraint imposed – kept in sell [sic]
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Second Book Page 4
Call Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Nov 16 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Arthur Miles ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Arthur Miles is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W J Martin, Joe Smith, D F Gresham, W T Gaines, James Lawrence, J W Gresham, Ernest Lyon, Roberts Butts, Chas Roberson, Thos ?krell, Dave Caraway & Garnett Gray
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 Arthur Miles is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ___________ that he was born in Muhlenberg Co Ky, and resides in Christian Co Ky and is 24 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother living and reside in Hopkinsville Ky and have not estate [unreadable] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Arthur Miles 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 Arthur Miles is of unsound mind and a ____ lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, but should he be cured he is to be returned to the State prison, and _____is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Second Book Page 5
[Page 5 is blank]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
FAY HENRY CRUMP - Second Book Pages 1-2 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Second Book Page 1
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 26 years old
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits – very good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1898
(b) How exhibited – brain ??
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – fever
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. no How long –
From what cause –
(d) Natural Temper - moderate
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – yes at times
6.Periodic frenzy – once per month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes, father has to watch him
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Second Book Page 2
Oct Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT
Lyon County Court __________
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Fay Henry Crump ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Fay Henry Crump is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That M P 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: S M Jordan, George Holland, W F Mathews, ? Oliver, Willard Town, John Fitts, ? Jenkins, Jim Fitts, R L Beck, A A Beck, Dorris Scott & ? H Oliver
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 Fay Henry Crump is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by fever that he was born in Aug 11, 1884, 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother living and reside in Lyon Co and have not estate __________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Fay Henry Crump is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Dorris Scott
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Fay Henry Crump is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: T P Gray J.L.C. Court
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 26 years old
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits – very good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1898
(b) How exhibited – brain ??
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – fever
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no
(c) Subject to fits. no How long –
From what cause –
(d) Natural Temper - moderate
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – yes at times
6.Periodic frenzy – once per month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes, father has to watch him
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Second Book Page 2
Oct Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT
Lyon County Court __________
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Fay Henry Crump ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Fay Henry Crump is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That M P 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: S M Jordan, George Holland, W F Mathews, ? Oliver, Willard Town, John Fitts, ? Jenkins, Jim Fitts, R L Beck, A A Beck, Dorris Scott & ? H Oliver
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 Fay Henry Crump is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by fever that he was born in Aug 11, 1884, 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother living and reside in Lyon Co and have not estate __________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Fay Henry Crump is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Dorris Scott
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Fay Henry Crump is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: T P Gray J.L.C. Court
Sunday, March 15, 2009
JAMES W. TOWNS- June 4, 1901 Court Record
I just realized I hadn't scanned any of the actual records. Here's one of my great grandfather so you can see what the records look like. There are two pages for each person.
End of the book? NOT.....
I was SO excited when I saw the next page on my Lunatic Inquest Book Microfilm:
The next page looked like this:
And so the next page looked like this:
So I sneaked a peak at the next few pages and this section of the book has 11 pages, then there's another END OF BOOK page, then 97 more pages. Right before the 97 pages was an index section with only one page, with one entry, readable. After the 97 pages is a section that says they rescanned the index to make it readable, so maybe there will be some data there, however, there are MANY pages after the 97 and rescanned index which are NOT Insanity Records. Those pages seem to be MANY pages of Leases from Lyon County Kentucky. Many are EXTREMELY hard to read, if at all, so I probably won't transcribe those, but I want everyone interested in Lyon County Genealogy to know that they're there, because those records could be of great interest to anyone looking at the history of a particular building, or with the names on the leases, someone could tell if their ancestor was actually in the county at the time. I'll decide what I'm going to do with those when I get to that section.
So, it looks like our Insanity Records are divided into three sections:
1887 - 1910 Pages 2-224 [All those have now been transcribed on this blog.]
1910-1917 Pages 1-11
1911-1918 Pages 1-97 [In this book, the forms are different than the previous forms.]
All these records were "bound in book" and had "no available general index".
I also plan to put together an index of all these names after transcription of the entire book is finished.
There has been some discussion on other blogs as to what should be published and what shouldn't. These are public records and I hope anyone reading these has learned from them that people with certain conditions were found to be insane and that times have changed in the treatment of many illnesses, including insanity. In some ways, our society has NOT progressed. There is STILL a social stigma to mental illness, when in fact, it should be treated like any other illness. Why in the world should someone be "ashamed" of a relative with one kind of illness, which is due to nothing that person has done to cause it, than a person with any other kind of illness? The latest records in this series, on this blog, will be from 1918. If the person was old enough to be committed in 1918, then there should be no records of any living individuals in any of those records. I LOVE finding information on my ancestors. I hope all of my readers feel the same.
The next page looked like this:
And so the next page looked like this:
So I sneaked a peak at the next few pages and this section of the book has 11 pages, then there's another END OF BOOK page, then 97 more pages. Right before the 97 pages was an index section with only one page, with one entry, readable. After the 97 pages is a section that says they rescanned the index to make it readable, so maybe there will be some data there, however, there are MANY pages after the 97 and rescanned index which are NOT Insanity Records. Those pages seem to be MANY pages of Leases from Lyon County Kentucky. Many are EXTREMELY hard to read, if at all, so I probably won't transcribe those, but I want everyone interested in Lyon County Genealogy to know that they're there, because those records could be of great interest to anyone looking at the history of a particular building, or with the names on the leases, someone could tell if their ancestor was actually in the county at the time. I'll decide what I'm going to do with those when I get to that section.
So, it looks like our Insanity Records are divided into three sections:
1887 - 1910 Pages 2-224 [All those have now been transcribed on this blog.]
1910-1917 Pages 1-11
1911-1918 Pages 1-97 [In this book, the forms are different than the previous forms.]
All these records were "bound in book" and had "no available general index".
I also plan to put together an index of all these names after transcription of the entire book is finished.
There has been some discussion on other blogs as to what should be published and what shouldn't. These are public records and I hope anyone reading these has learned from them that people with certain conditions were found to be insane and that times have changed in the treatment of many illnesses, including insanity. In some ways, our society has NOT progressed. There is STILL a social stigma to mental illness, when in fact, it should be treated like any other illness. Why in the world should someone be "ashamed" of a relative with one kind of illness, which is due to nothing that person has done to cause it, than a person with any other kind of illness? The latest records in this series, on this blog, will be from 1918. If the person was old enough to be committed in 1918, then there should be no records of any living individuals in any of those records. I LOVE finding information on my ancestors. I hope all of my readers feel the same.
BEN ROSSEN - Pages 222-224 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 222
May Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 17th 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Ben Rosson ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Ben Rosson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: R E ?tte, J Y Mize, Jeff Wells, S G Cash, Geo Crumbaugh, Finis Cummins, W G Terrell, C E Cummins, John Town, Joe Smith, L E Dobbs & W Z Moneymaker
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 Ben Rosson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _________ that he was born in Hopkins Co Ky, and resides in Eddyville 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 nothing no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother living and reside in Central City Ky and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Ben Rosson 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 Ben Rosson is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Page 223
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 36
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – [unreadable]
(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. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - no
9.
[Page 224 is BLANK]
May Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 17th 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Ben Rosson ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Ben Rosson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: R E ?tte, J Y Mize, Jeff Wells, S G Cash, Geo Crumbaugh, Finis Cummins, W G Terrell, C E Cummins, John Town, Joe Smith, L E Dobbs & W Z Moneymaker
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 Ben Rosson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _________ that he was born in Hopkins Co Ky, and resides in Eddyville 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 nothing no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother living and reside in Central City Ky and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Ben Rosson 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 Ben Rosson is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Page 223
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 36
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – [unreadable]
(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. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head - no
9.
[Page 224 is BLANK]
NO NAME - Page 221 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
[Several previous entries had been out of sync, and this page had no “first page” with it, therefore there was no name for the person given.]
Page 221
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 30 years
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – uncle on fathers side
3.(a) Date of first attack – at 6 years old
(b) How exhibited – by [unreadable]
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - Unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – [unreadable]
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – not [unreadable]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used – don’t know
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - yes
9.
Page 221
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 30 years
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – uncle on fathers side
3.(a) Date of first attack – at 6 years old
(b) How exhibited – by [unreadable]
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - Unknown
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – [unreadable]
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – not [unreadable]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used – don’t know
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - yes
9.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
FRANK DAVIS - Pages 219-220 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 219
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 77
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated – don’t know
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – about April ? 1910
(b) How exhibited – Thinks the Devil and his Imps are after him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – old age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks the Devil is after him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – even [?]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Page 220
April Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 25 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Frank Davis ] Lunatic
This day E H James, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Frank Davis is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
E H James ACT County Attorney Lyon Co
Ordered by the Court, That R L White Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Frank Davis
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J W Scott, John Peek, W B Br?g?, J W Fox, Tom Jenkins, J H Ramey, J N Kevil, H M Smith, W M Watkins, A A Ramey, M?nnel Tucker & Buddie Moneymaker
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 Davis is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _________ that he was born in Crittenton [sic], and resides in Lyon and is 77 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no property no estate of any kind; that don’t know any thing about his father or mother _____ father is ______ and mother ______ and reside in ______ and ______ not estate __________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Frank Davis is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ____ support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Frank Davis is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
U S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 77
(b) Occupation - none
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated – don’t know
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – about April ? 1910
(b) How exhibited – Thinks the Devil and his Imps are after him
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – old age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks the Devil is after him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – even [?]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Page 220
April Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 25 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Frank Davis ] Lunatic
This day E H James, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Frank Davis is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
E H James ACT County Attorney Lyon Co
Ordered by the Court, That R L White Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Frank Davis
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J W Scott, John Peek, W B Br?g?, J W Fox, Tom Jenkins, J H Ramey, J N Kevil, H M Smith, W M Watkins, A A Ramey, M?nnel Tucker & Buddie Moneymaker
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 Davis is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _________ that he was born in Crittenton [sic], and resides in Lyon and is 77 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no property no estate of any kind; that don’t know any thing about his father or mother _____ father is ______ and mother ______ and reside in ______ and ______ not estate __________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Frank Davis is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ____ support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Frank Davis is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
U S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Monday, March 9, 2009
WILLIAM CALVIN DEAN - Pages 217-218 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 217
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – age 6 years then normal until 21
(b) How exhibited – falls with nervious [sic] spells
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – do not know
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes Imagines he has been to some large city
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause – do not know
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – no at times
6.Periodic frenzy – about two weeks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – supposed to have been hit on head when about two years old
9.
Page 218
Special Term
Lyon Co Court
State of Kentucky ] SCT Feb 25 1910
Lyon County Court
COMMONWEALTH
vs
[no name listed here] ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon Lyon Co [sic] County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind, and a man of sound mind [sic] and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges 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: Zack Cash, Davis Scott, W F Lewis, C Lady, Murral Catlett, Willie Scott, J F Robison, Jim Dobbins, O B Burchess, David Roberson, Jno Holsapple & Dick 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 William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ??t know that he was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Said Co 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Calvin Dean 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 William Calvin Dean is of unsound mind and a ______ lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at ________ Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey _____ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N L King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – age 6 years then normal until 21
(b) How exhibited – falls with nervious [sic] spells
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – do not know
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes Imagines he has been to some large city
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause – do not know
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – no at times
6.Periodic frenzy – about two weeks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - no
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head – supposed to have been hit on head when about two years old
9.
Page 218
Special Term
Lyon Co Court
State of Kentucky ] SCT Feb 25 1910
Lyon County Court
COMMONWEALTH
vs
[no name listed here] ] Lunatic
This day J S Hodges, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon Lyon Co [sic] County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind, and a man of sound mind [sic] and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges 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: Zack Cash, Davis Scott, W F Lewis, C Lady, Murral Catlett, Willie Scott, J F Robison, Jim Dobbins, O B Burchess, David Roberson, Jno Holsapple & Dick 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 William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ??t know that he was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Said Co 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is living and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co and he has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Calvin Dean 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 William Calvin Dean is of unsound mind and a ______ lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at ________ Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey _____ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
N L King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Lineage Societies
I attended a presentation at the Tennessee Genealogical Society today that was very enjoyable. There were representatives of several lineage societies. They talked about requirements to join and the purpose of each group. The groups represented were:
Memphis Scottish Society
Huguenot Society
Daughters of the American Colonists
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Western Front Association
United Daughters of the Confederacy
General Society of the War of 1812
U S Daughters of 1812
New England Women Society
Jamestown Society
Descendants of Early Settlers of Shelby County (and adjacent counties) Tennessee [prior to 1870]
Questions were also asked about the Mayflower Society
Also present was a local author, Jama Richardson, who spoke about the genealogy based children's books she has created.
What a pleasant morning...
Memphis Scottish Society
Huguenot Society
Daughters of the American Colonists
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Western Front Association
United Daughters of the Confederacy
General Society of the War of 1812
U S Daughters of 1812
New England Women Society
Jamestown Society
Descendants of Early Settlers of Shelby County (and adjacent counties) Tennessee [prior to 1870]
Questions were also asked about the Mayflower Society
Also present was a local author, Jama Richardson, who spoke about the genealogy based children's books she has created.
What a pleasant morning...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
WILLIAM CALVIN DEAN - Pages 215-216 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 215
Jack Dean, (William Calvin Dean)
1.(a) Age – 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - not
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no
3.(a) Date of first attack – 22 years
(b) How exhibited - nervous
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – same way
4.(a) Supposed cause – do not know
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. Nervous How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – about every 4 weeks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used – Dr Myre(?) for Ney York
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head – think he was hit on head
9.
Page 216
Eddyville Ky Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feb 21 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Calvin Dean ] Lunatic
This day J A Vinson, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject. William Calvin Dean
J B Hodges Attorney ____ Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That J A Vinson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. [note from Debbie: They seem to have placed the name of the attorney in the incorrect blank.]
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Holmes, Manley Tucker, E J Brown, Geo Hill, W ? Bannister, W K ??, Highland Coleman, Jack Wells, J J Stovall, John Golicia, S E ?? & R C Barnett
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 Calvin Dean is a person of weak mind and not a fit subject for the asylum; that the unsoundness of mind _____________ that he was born in _______, and resides in _________ 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is _____ and mother ______ and reside in Lyon Co and ____ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Wm Calvin Dean is not capable of laboring either in in [sic] part for his support.
Verdict set aside upon further evidence.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said William Calvin Dean is of unsound mind and a ______ lunatic and that ____ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at _________ Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: ___________ Judge _________ Court
?? King Clerk Lyon Court
Jack Dean, (William Calvin Dean)
1.(a) Age – 28 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - not
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no
3.(a) Date of first attack – 22 years
(b) How exhibited - nervous
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – same way
4.(a) Supposed cause – do not know
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. Nervous How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy – about every 4 weeks
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used – Dr Myre(?) for Ney York
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head – think he was hit on head
9.
Page 216
Eddyville Ky Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feb 21 1910
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Calvin Dean ] Lunatic
This day J A Vinson, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Calvin Dean is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject. William Calvin Dean
J B Hodges Attorney ____ Judicial District
Ordered by the Court, That J A Vinson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. [note from Debbie: They seem to have placed the name of the attorney in the incorrect blank.]
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Holmes, Manley Tucker, E J Brown, Geo Hill, W ? Bannister, W K ??, Highland Coleman, Jack Wells, J J Stovall, John Golicia, S E ?? & R C Barnett
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 Calvin Dean is a person of weak mind and not a fit subject for the asylum; that the unsoundness of mind _____________ that he was born in _______, and resides in _________ 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 property no estate of any kind; that his father is _____ and mother ______ and reside in Lyon Co and ____ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Wm Calvin Dean is not capable of laboring either in in [sic] part for his support.
Verdict set aside upon further evidence.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said William Calvin Dean is of unsound mind and a ______ lunatic and that ____ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at _________ Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: ___________ Judge _________ Court
?? King Clerk Lyon Court
Sunday, March 1, 2009
JIM WAGONER - Page 214 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 214
Feb 9 1910 Spec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT
Lyon County Court Eddyville Ky
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jim Wagoner ] Lunatic
This day J Hodge, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jim Wagoner is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J Hodge Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: R T D?les, T J Dunn, J W Barnett, T?ker Wells, William Russell, F E Cummins, Levi Oliver, Rody Oliver, J H Bird, Willie Holland, Eddy Holloway & Chas Roberson
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 Jim Wagoner is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by self abuse that he was born in can't tell, and resides in Louisville 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 no estate [sic] of any kind; that his father is _______ and mother ______ and reside in ________ and _____ not estate nothing ?? learned of his father and mother sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Jim Wagoner is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
And he is a convict serving a life sentence in the Ky Brand(?) Prison at Eddyville Lyon Co Ky
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] R Y Taber
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Wagoner is of unsound mind and a ______lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
STARTING WITH THIS PERSON, THE PAGES SEEM TO HAVE GOTTEN CONFUSED. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO SECOND PAGE FOR JIM WAGONER, AND THIS SECOND PAGE (215) SEEMS TO BE INFORMATION ON THE NEXT PERSON IN THE BOOK. ]
Feb 9 1910 Spec Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT
Lyon County Court Eddyville Ky
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jim Wagoner ] Lunatic
This day J Hodge, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. T P Gray, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Jim Wagoner is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J Hodge Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: R T D?les, T J Dunn, J W Barnett, T?ker Wells, William Russell, F E Cummins, Levi Oliver, Rody Oliver, J H Bird, Willie Holland, Eddy Holloway & Chas Roberson
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 Jim Wagoner is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by self abuse that he was born in can't tell, and resides in Louisville 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 no estate [sic] of any kind; that his father is _______ and mother ______ and reside in ________ and _____ not estate nothing ?? learned of his father and mother sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Jim Wagoner is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
And he is a convict serving a life sentence in the Ky Brand(?) Prison at Eddyville Lyon Co Ky
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] R Y Taber
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Wagoner is of unsound mind and a ______lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____is appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
STARTING WITH THIS PERSON, THE PAGES SEEM TO HAVE GOTTEN CONFUSED. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO SECOND PAGE FOR JIM WAGONER, AND THIS SECOND PAGE (215) SEEMS TO BE INFORMATION ON THE NEXT PERSON IN THE BOOK. ]
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