Monday, April 27, 2009
Graves County KY Lunatic Inquest Book 1894-1901
The Graves County KY Lunatic Inquest Book 1894-1901 by Laura Wills (2002) and published by Simmons Historical Publications is available on World Vital Records.
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EDWARD SUMMERS - Pages TB 18-19 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
18
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
April 12 1913
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Edward Summers
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 Court: I am reliably informed that Edward Summers is a person of unsound mind and a ______ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co Court
Ordered by the Court, That Willard 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: Sam G Cash, Cook Mayhugh, Dorris Scott, Lee Todd, Wessie Cummins, W A Manning, Oscar Bonner, J W Fox, Willard Luckett, R M De degraff???, J J Stovall, J J Farless.
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 Summers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Oct 31-1912: that he was born in Eastern Ky 27 years ago (State or Country) and resides in ______ County and is 27 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no personal property nor realestate no estate of any kind; that ______ father is ______ and mother is ______ [note: the words father and mother are crossed out and above them is written “no nothing of them”] and reside in ______ and ha______ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward Summers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Willard Luckett Foreman
19
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 27 Color? White Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? Single
Occupation? ______ Occupation of Husband? ______ Habits? ______
Extent of Education ? None Number and date of previous attacks? ______
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? ______
Duration of present attack: Oct 31, 1912 How exhibited and has it changed in character? ______
Supposed cause? Self abuse and [unreadable: could be “blisters”] Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ______ Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ______
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: ______ Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? no Violent? no Destructive? no Cleanly? no Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ______
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: confined cell 3 weeks
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
If this man should regain his mind he shall be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville, Ky
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward Summers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: ______ Clerk ______ Court
Term ______ Date April 12 1913
Book No. 3 Page 18-19
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
April 12 1913
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Edward Summers
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 Court: I am reliably informed that Edward Summers is a person of unsound mind and a ______ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co Court
Ordered by the Court, That Willard 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: Sam G Cash, Cook Mayhugh, Dorris Scott, Lee Todd, Wessie Cummins, W A Manning, Oscar Bonner, J W Fox, Willard Luckett, R M De degraff???, J J Stovall, J J Farless.
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 Summers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Oct 31-1912: that he was born in Eastern Ky 27 years ago (State or Country) and resides in ______ County and is 27 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no personal property nor realestate no estate of any kind; that ______ father is ______ and mother is ______ [note: the words father and mother are crossed out and above them is written “no nothing of them”] and reside in ______ and ha______ not estate ______ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward Summers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Willard Luckett Foreman
19
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 27 Color? White Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? Single
Occupation? ______ Occupation of Husband? ______ Habits? ______
Extent of Education ? None Number and date of previous attacks? ______
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? ______
Duration of present attack: Oct 31, 1912 How exhibited and has it changed in character? ______
Supposed cause? Self abuse and [unreadable: could be “blisters”] Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ______ Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ______
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: ______ Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? no Violent? no Destructive? no Cleanly? no Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ______
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: confined cell 3 weeks
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
If this man should regain his mind he shall be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville, Ky
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward Summers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: ______ Clerk ______ Court
Term ______ Date April 12 1913
Book No. 3 Page 18-19
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
JOHN KENADY - Pages TB 16-17 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
16
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Lyon County Court Call Term
County of Lyon
July 2 1912
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Kenady
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 Court: I am reliably informed that John Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
County Attorney Lyon Court
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: Sam Cash, Frank Tanner, Joe Bell, Phil Kelley, C ? Barnett, ? G Terrell, M P Molloy Jr, Joe Roberson, D B Hunter, E O Hunter, Earl Dunning, Bob Dunn;
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 Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that he was born in Kenton [?] County Ky (State or Country) and resides in _____ County and is _____ years of age; 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 _____ and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_____ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said _____ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
He is prisoner. We do not know anything of his family record. He is not subject to fits. He has only been in this prison about 60 days.
Sam G Cash Foreman
17
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? _____ Color? Black Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? _____ Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? _____ Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? _____
Duration of present attack: _____ How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? _____ Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____
Subject to fits? _____, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: _____ Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? _____ Violent? _____ Destructive? _____ Cleanly? _____ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____ What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: _____
Any injury about the head ever received? _____ Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? _____ What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? _____
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic. The said John Kenady if cured is to be returned to State Penitentiary at Eddyville, Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon County Court
Call Term Date July 2, 1912
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Lyon County Court Call Term
County of Lyon
July 2 1912
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Kenady
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 Court: I am reliably informed that John Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
County Attorney Lyon Court
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: Sam Cash, Frank Tanner, Joe Bell, Phil Kelley, C ? Barnett, ? G Terrell, M P Molloy Jr, Joe Roberson, D B Hunter, E O Hunter, Earl Dunning, Bob Dunn;
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 Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that he was born in Kenton [?] County Ky (State or Country) and resides in _____ County and is _____ years of age; 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 _____ and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_____ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said _____ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
He is prisoner. We do not know anything of his family record. He is not subject to fits. He has only been in this prison about 60 days.
Sam G Cash Foreman
17
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? _____ Color? Black Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? _____ Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? _____ Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? _____
Duration of present attack: _____ How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? _____ Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____
Subject to fits? _____, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: _____ Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? _____ Violent? _____ Destructive? _____ Cleanly? _____ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____ What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: _____
Any injury about the head ever received? _____ Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? _____ What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? _____
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Kenady is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic. The said John Kenady if cured is to be returned to State Penitentiary at Eddyville, Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon County Court
Call Term Date July 2, 1912
Book No. _____ Page _____
Sunday, April 19, 2009
ALEX MARTIN - Pages TB 14-15 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
14
STATE OF KENTUCKY } July 1st 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
____ 191____
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Alex Martin
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 Court: I am reliably informed that Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a ____ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
County Attorney Lyon Co. Court
Ordered by the Court, That M O 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: Ottie Hall, W E Wilson, Clem Salyers, W B Milne(?), W B Bu???, N H Atkins, Terry Du???ly, Luther ?all, ?? Duncan, D H Galusha, ? E ??son, L B Parrent.
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 Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since 1908 [??]: that he was born in Floyd County Ky (State or Country) and resides in Floyd County and is 31 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns one horse, two cows, 7 head of hogs which is all the estate of any kind; that ____ father is living and mother is living and reside in Floyd County and have estate about 500 acres of land [unreadabale] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Alex Martin is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W B Milne Foreman
15
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 31 Color? white Sex: male Married, Widowed? ____
Occupation? farmer Occupation of Husband? ____ Habits? good
Extent of Education ? limited Number and date of previous attacks? ____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Uncle, grandfather, aunt and sister and 1st cousin.
Duration of present attack: From Dec. 1908 How exhibited and has it changed in character? By violence and wild delusion acts. He is in worse condition now.
Supposed cause? Bad health and hard work. Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Delusions.
Subject to fits? yes, if so, how long and from what cause: 6 to 8 hours.
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: quiet when not in the delusional mood. Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? yes Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Both [unreadable] and at times for a week.
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: tied and confined in cell.
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? One horse, 2 milk cows, 7 head of hogs.
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic. Should said Alex Martin be cured then he is to be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: ____ Clerk Lyon County Court
Term ____ Date July 1st 1912
Book No. ____ Page ____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } July 1st 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
____ 191____
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Alex Martin
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 Court: I am reliably informed that Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a ____ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
County Attorney Lyon Co. Court
Ordered by the Court, That M O 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: Ottie Hall, W E Wilson, Clem Salyers, W B Milne(?), W B Bu???, N H Atkins, Terry Du???ly, Luther ?all, ?? Duncan, D H Galusha, ? E ??son, L B Parrent.
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 Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since 1908 [??]: that he was born in Floyd County Ky (State or Country) and resides in Floyd County and is 31 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns one horse, two cows, 7 head of hogs which is all the estate of any kind; that ____ father is living and mother is living and reside in Floyd County and have estate about 500 acres of land [unreadabale] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Alex Martin is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W B Milne Foreman
15
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 31 Color? white Sex: male Married, Widowed? ____
Occupation? farmer Occupation of Husband? ____ Habits? good
Extent of Education ? limited Number and date of previous attacks? ____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Uncle, grandfather, aunt and sister and 1st cousin.
Duration of present attack: From Dec. 1908 How exhibited and has it changed in character? By violence and wild delusion acts. He is in worse condition now.
Supposed cause? Bad health and hard work. Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Delusions.
Subject to fits? yes, if so, how long and from what cause: 6 to 8 hours.
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: quiet when not in the delusional mood. Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? yes Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Both [unreadable] and at times for a week.
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: tied and confined in cell.
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? One horse, 2 milk cows, 7 head of hogs.
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Alex Martin is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic. Should said Alex Martin be cured then he is to be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon County Court
Attest: ____ Clerk Lyon County Court
Term ____ Date July 1st 1912
Book No. ____ Page ____
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
WASH NEWMAN - Pages TB 12-13 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
12
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
April 20 1912
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Wash Newman
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the _____ Court: I am reliably informed that Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co Court
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: Sam G Cash, S A Stone, Willis Holland, John Tyler, J W Gresham, M Tucker, J M Wills, Chas Robertson, Geo Holland, G R McClure, M E Robertson, F U Stovall.
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 Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Jefferson County and is 39 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns none no estate of any kind; that _____ father is dead and – do not know - mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_____ not estate no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Wash Newman is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
We the jury find that Wash Newman of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Sam G Cash Foreman
13
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 39 Color? Black Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? Prisoner
Occupation? _____ Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? Bad
Extent of Education ? none Number and date of previous attacks? Continuous for 3 months
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know
Duration of present attack: 3 months How exhibited and has it changed in character? no
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Melancholy Insanity
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Bad mild(?) Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? yes Cleanly? no Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: confined in cell
Any injury about the head ever received? none Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? no
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Rape – attemted [sic]
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date April 20 1912
Book No. 2 Page 13
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
April 20 1912
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Wash Newman
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the _____ Court: I am reliably informed that Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co Court
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: Sam G Cash, S A Stone, Willis Holland, John Tyler, J W Gresham, M Tucker, J M Wills, Chas Robertson, Geo Holland, G R McClure, M E Robertson, F U Stovall.
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 Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Jefferson County and is 39 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns none no estate of any kind; that _____ father is dead and – do not know - mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_____ not estate no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Wash Newman is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
We the jury find that Wash Newman of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Sam G Cash Foreman
13
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 39 Color? Black Sex: Male Married, single or Widowed? Prisoner
Occupation? _____ Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? Bad
Extent of Education ? none Number and date of previous attacks? Continuous for 3 months
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know
Duration of present attack: 3 months How exhibited and has it changed in character? no
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Melancholy Insanity
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Bad mild(?) Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? yes Cleanly? no Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: confined in cell
Any injury about the head ever received? none Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? no
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Rape – attemted [sic]
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wash Newman is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date April 20 1912
Book No. 2 Page 13
Sunday, April 12, 2009
DOCK MASSEY - Pages TB 10-11 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
10
STATE OF KENTUCKY } April 20 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
191___
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Dock Massey
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Co. Court: I am reliably informed that Dock Massey is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co. Court
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: Sam A Cash, Jim Stone, Wills Holland, John Tyre, J W Gresham, M Tucker, ??[unreadable], Chas Robertson, Geo Holland, B McClure, M E Robertson, F A St??[unreadable]
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 Dock Massey is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since ___: that he was born in Hart County (State or Country) and resides in Ky Prison at Eddyville Ky County and is 39 years of age; 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 do not know and mother is ___ and reside in ___ and has not estate ___ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Dock Massey is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
We the jury find Dock Massey to be of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Sam G Cash Foreman
11
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 39 Color? Black Sex: Mail [sic] Married, single or Widowed? ___
Occupation? Inmate of the Ky Prison; Occupation of Husband? ___ Habits? ___
Extent of Education ? none Number and date of previous attacks? ___
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do no know
Duration of present attack: 3 months How exhibited and has it changed in character? ___
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ___
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Bad Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? No, Violent? yes Destructive? ___ Cleanly? ___ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined to his cell. Treated by physician.
Any injury about the head ever received? No, Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? No; What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? Do not know;
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Sent to prison for murder for from 2 to 21 years.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Doc Massey is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S Kinny(?) Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date April 20, 1912
Book No. 2 Page 11
STATE OF KENTUCKY } April 20 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
191___
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Dock Massey
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Co. Court: I am reliably informed that Dock Massey is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Co. Court
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: Sam A Cash, Jim Stone, Wills Holland, John Tyre, J W Gresham, M Tucker, ??[unreadable], Chas Robertson, Geo Holland, B McClure, M E Robertson, F A St??[unreadable]
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 Dock Massey is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since ___: that he was born in Hart County (State or Country) and resides in Ky Prison at Eddyville Ky County and is 39 years of age; 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 do not know and mother is ___ and reside in ___ and has not estate ___ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Dock Massey is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
We the jury find Dock Massey to be of unsound mind and a lunatic.
Sam G Cash Foreman
11
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 39 Color? Black Sex: Mail [sic] Married, single or Widowed? ___
Occupation? Inmate of the Ky Prison; Occupation of Husband? ___ Habits? ___
Extent of Education ? none Number and date of previous attacks? ___
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do no know
Duration of present attack: 3 months How exhibited and has it changed in character? ___
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ___
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Bad Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? No, Violent? yes Destructive? ___ Cleanly? ___ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined to his cell. Treated by physician.
Any injury about the head ever received? No, Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? No; What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? Do not know;
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Sent to prison for murder for from 2 to 21 years.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Doc Massey is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S Kinny(?) Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date April 20, 1912
Book No. 2 Page 11
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Dogwoods at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis TN
The dogwoods are beautiful this time of year at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis Tennessee. These pictures were taken today by my husband, Jeff Atchley. Be sure to click on the picture to see it in a larger format for the full effect.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
ROBERT GREY - Pages TB 8-9 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
8
STATE OF KENTUCKY } March 11 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
191___
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Robert Grey
This day M P Molloy Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that Robert Grey is a person of unsound mind and a unsound mind (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
M P Molloy
Attorney Lyon Co Court
Ordered by the Court, That N W [unreadable] 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 B Gresham, Wyley Freer, Tom Prince, Sam G Cash, W H Lewis, S S West, Abe Burgess, Tom Robertson, Jim Storie, Ler? Ladd?, John T?ell? and John Brown Jr
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 Robert Grey is by reason of his age physical and mental infirmity is competent to transact his own business that the unsoundness of mind has existed for more than 30 days: that he was born in Caldwell Co Ky (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 75 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns $2000 worth of Real Estate one Muel [sic] worth $150. Corn $15, Mare worth $60.00 & tobacco worth $500 and has estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Robert Grey is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
___ Foreman
9
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 75 Color? White Sex: Male Married
Occupation? farmer Habits? good
Extent of Education? Limited Number and date of previous attacks? none
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? none
Duration of present attack: 30 days How exhibited and has it changed in character? No change. Flyty(?) attack. Imagines that is away from home. Physically and mentally weak.
Supposed cause? Old age Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Imagines that he is …… [sic]
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: good Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? no Violent? no Destructive? no Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: no support of ?? his general system
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? none What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? X
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
$2000 Land, Mule, Mare & bin woth $225, tobacco worth $500.00 Total $2750
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Robert Grey is a person of unsound mind and a ___ (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at ___ Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
___ Judge ___ Court
Attest: ___ Clerk ___ Court
Term ___ Date___
Book No. ___ Page ___
STATE OF KENTUCKY } March 11 1912 Call Term
County of Lyon
191___
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Robert Grey
This day M P Molloy Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that Robert Grey is a person of unsound mind and a unsound mind (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
M P Molloy
Attorney Lyon Co Court
Ordered by the Court, That N W [unreadable] 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 B Gresham, Wyley Freer, Tom Prince, Sam G Cash, W H Lewis, S S West, Abe Burgess, Tom Robertson, Jim Storie, Ler? Ladd?, John T?ell? and John Brown Jr
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 Robert Grey is by reason of his age physical and mental infirmity is competent to transact his own business that the unsoundness of mind has existed for more than 30 days: that he was born in Caldwell Co Ky (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 75 years of age; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns $2000 worth of Real Estate one Muel [sic] worth $150. Corn $15, Mare worth $60.00 & tobacco worth $500 and has estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Robert Grey is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
___ Foreman
9
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 75 Color? White Sex: Male Married
Occupation? farmer Habits? good
Extent of Education? Limited Number and date of previous attacks? none
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? none
Duration of present attack: 30 days How exhibited and has it changed in character? No change. Flyty(?) attack. Imagines that is away from home. Physically and mentally weak.
Supposed cause? Old age Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Imagines that he is …… [sic]
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: good Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? no Violent? no Destructive? no Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: no support of ?? his general system
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? none What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? X
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
$2000 Land, Mule, Mare & bin woth $225, tobacco worth $500.00 Total $2750
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Robert Grey is a person of unsound mind and a ___ (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at ___ Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
___ Judge ___ Court
Attest: ___ Clerk ___ Court
Term ___ Date___
Book No. ___ Page ___
Monday, April 6, 2009
JAMES HOWERTON - Pages TB 6-7 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
6
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Aug 4th 1911
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
James Howerton
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that James Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq an Attorney of this Court be ae and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: Thos Cockrell, Jim Boyd, W B Guinn, Sam Cash, Willi? Holland, James McDonald, R S Mason, N L Gresham, C C Cummins, Joe Smith, C J Gresham, M L Langston.
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 Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since about 4 years: that he was born in Lyon County Ky (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 45? years of age; 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 living and mother is dead and reside in Lyon and ha__ not estate no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said ___ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
T N Cockrell Foreman
7
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? ___ Color? White Sex: Male Married, single
Occupation? Carpenter Occupation of Husband? ___ Habits? ___
Extent of Education: fair Number and date of previous attacks? [unreadable]
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? None that we know
Duration of present attack About 10 days How exhibited and has it changed in character? ___
Supposed cause? Specific?? attack Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? He thinks his neighbors talk.
Subject to fits: no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives High temper; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? ___ Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None
Any injury about the head ever received? none Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? none What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at ___ Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: U S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date Aug 4 1911
Book No. ___ Page ___
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Aug 4th 1911
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
James Howerton
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that James Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq an Attorney of this Court be ae and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: Thos Cockrell, Jim Boyd, W B Guinn, Sam Cash, Willi? Holland, James McDonald, R S Mason, N L Gresham, C C Cummins, Joe Smith, C J Gresham, M L Langston.
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 Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since about 4 years: that he was born in Lyon County Ky (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 45? years of age; 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 living and mother is dead and reside in Lyon and ha__ not estate no estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said ___ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
T N Cockrell Foreman
7
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? ___ Color? White Sex: Male Married, single
Occupation? Carpenter Occupation of Husband? ___ Habits? ___
Extent of Education: fair Number and date of previous attacks? [unreadable]
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? None that we know
Duration of present attack About 10 days How exhibited and has it changed in character? ___
Supposed cause? Specific?? attack Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? He thinks his neighbors talk.
Subject to fits: no, if so, how long and from what cause: ___
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives High temper; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes Violent? yes Destructive? ___ Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: ___
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None
Any injury about the head ever received? none Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? none What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said James Howerton is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at ___ Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: U S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date Aug 4 1911
Book No. ___ Page ___
Sunday, April 5, 2009
WILLIAM PERRIN - Pages TB 4-5 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
4
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Regular Term
County of Lyon
July 24 1911
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
William Perrin
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
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 theperson under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: John Terrell, Lurham? Winters, Ted Murray, Dan Price, Ollie Fitts, Wm Winters, J M Dunn, J S Farless, Bob Jones, Mose Davenport, William Luckett and Bart 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 William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since 5 years: that he was born in Kentucky (Crittenden Co) (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 35 years of age; 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 dead and mother is living and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate ________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Perrin is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
John Terrell Foreman
5
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 35 Color? White Sex: mail [sic] Married ____
Occupation? farmer Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? Tempered?
Extent of Education? limited Number and date of previous attacks? Many, various ___[unreadable]
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Sister, daughter
Duration of present attack six months How exhibited and has it changed in character? Some what in the form of epilepsy
Supposed cause? Don’t know Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ___[unreadable] of various nature
Subject to fits: yes, if so, how long and from what cause: 5 years, do not know
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: kind Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? Reported so Violent? Do not know Destructive? no Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Do not know.
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: He’s been tied to keep him from running off.
Any injury about the head ever received? Do not know. Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? Has abscess. What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
Attest: U S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call Date July 24 1911
Book No. ____ Page ____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Regular Term
County of Lyon
July 24 1911
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
William Perrin
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
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 theperson under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: John Terrell, Lurham? Winters, Ted Murray, Dan Price, Ollie Fitts, Wm Winters, J M Dunn, J S Farless, Bob Jones, Mose Davenport, William Luckett and Bart 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 William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since 5 years: that he was born in Kentucky (Crittenden Co) (State or Country). and resides in
Lyon County and is 35 years of age; 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 dead and mother is living and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate ________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said William Perrin is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
John Terrell Foreman
5
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 35 Color? White Sex: mail [sic] Married ____
Occupation? farmer Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? Tempered?
Extent of Education? limited Number and date of previous attacks? Many, various ___[unreadable]
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Sister, daughter
Duration of present attack six months How exhibited and has it changed in character? Some what in the form of epilepsy
Supposed cause? Don’t know Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? ___[unreadable] of various nature
Subject to fits: yes, if so, how long and from what cause: 5 years, do not know
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: kind Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? Reported so Violent? Do not know Destructive? no Cleanly? yes Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Do not know.
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: He’s been tied to keep him from running off.
Any injury about the head ever received? Do not know. Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? Has abscess. What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? none
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said William Perrin is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that he be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
Attest: U S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call Date July 24 1911
Book No. ____ Page ____
Thursday, April 2, 2009
ELIZA A CLEMENCE - Pages TB1-3 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
1 [page 1 is a blank “Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge” form]
2
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term April 10 1911 Term
County of Lyon
191__
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Eliza A Clemence
This day J S Hodge Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To Hon. T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that Eliza Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a ___________ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
Ordered by the Court, That M S Molloy Esq an Attorney of this Court be ae 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 Luckett, Joe Walls, H S Gresham, Z N Cash, Jeff Wells, Jim Talley, W Beck, M J Martin, T M Cockell, Sam G Cash, W G T??, Logan Forsight
Who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence returned the following verdict, viz: We of thejury find from the evidence that Mrs Eliza A Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since for about two ???: that she was born in Pullman?? M??d? (State or Country). and resides in Lyon County and is 83 years of age; that __he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns _______ no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother is dead and reside in ______ and haS not estate ____________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Eliza A Clemence is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
J M Tally Foreman
3
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? Over 80 Color? Female Sex: Widow Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? none Occupation of Husband? _____
Extent of Education fair Number and date of previous attacks? ?? Birth??
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate?
Duration of present attack: two years How exhibited and has it changed in character? Loss of memory, dependency
Supposed cause? age Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Na
Wants to run off.
Subject to fits no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives [unreadable] Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? _____ Violent? _____ Destructive? _____ Cleanly? _____ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Keep her in the house
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? None. Dead.
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Eliza A Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that she be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call 4-10-1911 Date
Book No. 2 Page 3
2
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term April 10 1911 Term
County of Lyon
191__
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Eliza A Clemence
This day J S Hodge Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To Hon. T P Gray Judge of the Lyon Court: I am reliably informed that Eliza Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a ___________ (Lunatic or Idiot) and therefore ask that a Jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J S Hodges
Attorney Lyon Court
Ordered by the Court, That M S Molloy Esq an Attorney of this Court be ae 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 Luckett, Joe Walls, H S Gresham, Z N Cash, Jeff Wells, Jim Talley, W Beck, M J Martin, T M Cockell, Sam G Cash, W G T??, Logan Forsight
Who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence returned the following verdict, viz: We of thejury find from the evidence that Mrs Eliza A Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since for about two ???: that she was born in Pullman?? M??d? (State or Country). and resides in Lyon County and is 83 years of age; that __he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns _______ no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother is dead and reside in ______ and haS not estate ____________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Eliza A Clemence is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
J M Tally Foreman
3
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? Over 80 Color? Female Sex: Widow Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? none Occupation of Husband? _____
Extent of Education fair Number and date of previous attacks? ?? Birth??
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate?
Duration of present attack: two years How exhibited and has it changed in character? Loss of memory, dependency
Supposed cause? age Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Na
Wants to run off.
Subject to fits no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives [unreadable] Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? _____ Violent? _____ Destructive? _____ Cleanly? _____ Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Keep her in the house
Any injury about the head ever received? no Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions , sores or injuries? no What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? None. Dead.
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Eliza A Clemence is a person of unsound mind and a Lunatic (Lunatic or dangerous Idiot); it is ordered that she be committed to the asylum for the insane at Hopkinsville Ky., and that the superintendent of said asylum be immediately notified and directed to send for said lunatic.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call 4-10-1911 Date
Book No. 2 Page 3
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