62
STATE OF KENTUCKY } July 22 Call
County of Lyon
July 22 1916
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Fine Gray
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 Fine Gray 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: John Heath, Joe Hale, Frank Beck, James Lawrence, Emmitt Castleberry, E Z Heath, N J Dunn, D R Glass, J Stovall, B J Todd, Eli Bohannon and Jim Hilton; .
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 Fine Gray is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that _he was born in Lyon County (State or Country) and resides in _____County and is 23 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 living and mother is living and reside in Lyon Co and has not any estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Fine Gray is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
F W Beck Foreman
63
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 23; Color? White; Sex: Male; Married
Occupation? farmer; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? limiting; 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? 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? yes; Violent? At times; Destructive? _____; Cleanly? yes; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: _____; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: no restraints treated for cy;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Fine Gray 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: _____Clerk _____Court
Term _____ Date: July 23 1916
Book No. _____ Page _____
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
JOHN BROWN - Pages TB 60-61 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
60
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
March 17 1916
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Brown
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 John Brown 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: M Tucker, Roy Kenady, Proctor Hollowell, Wayman Oliver, Louis Vogle, W J Wells, Lee Lady, Alli Byron, W Z Crumbaugh, J E McWaters, Isaac McWaters and J W Gresham. 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 Brown is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that _he was born in Christian County Ky (State or Country) and resides in _____County and is 71 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 dead and mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Brown is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Proctor Hollowell Foreman
61
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 71; Color? White; Sex: Mail [sic]; Married
Occupation? None; Occupation of Husband? None; Habits? Bad;
Extent of Education ? none; Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: 12 mos.; How exhibited and has it changed in character no, has mad spells;
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? no; Subject to fits? no; , if so, how long and from what cause: 12 months;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: bad; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes; Violent? At times; Destructive? yes; Cleanly? no; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: about 3 hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: none;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Brown 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
_____ Judge Lyon Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call; Date: March 1916
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
March 17 1916
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Brown
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 John Brown 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: M Tucker, Roy Kenady, Proctor Hollowell, Wayman Oliver, Louis Vogle, W J Wells, Lee Lady, Alli Byron, W Z Crumbaugh, J E McWaters, Isaac McWaters and J W Gresham. 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 Brown is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that _he was born in Christian County Ky (State or Country) and resides in _____County and is 71 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 dead and mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Brown is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Proctor Hollowell Foreman
61
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 71; Color? White; Sex: Mail [sic]; Married
Occupation? None; Occupation of Husband? None; Habits? Bad;
Extent of Education ? none; Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: 12 mos.; How exhibited and has it changed in character no, has mad spells;
Supposed cause? Do not know; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? no; Subject to fits? no; , if so, how long and from what cause: 12 months;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: bad; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? yes; Violent? At times; Destructive? yes; Cleanly? no; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: about 3 hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: none;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Brown 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
_____ Judge Lyon Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Court
Term Call; Date: March 1916
Book No. _____ Page _____
Monday, July 27, 2009
MARIAH COVINGTON - Pages TB 58-59 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
58
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Lyon Co Court Reg Term
County of Lyon
Sept 27 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Mariah Covington
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 Mariah Covington 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
Co 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: W S Williamson, Jim conley, George Yates, Frank Yates, Clarence Yates, W M Yates, Ed Flemming, John Terrell, C M Cotton, John Prince, M C Boone(?) and J C Duff;
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 Mariah Covington is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Oct 1st 1915: that she was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Lyon County and is 62 years of age; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no [sic] no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate no sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Mariah Covington is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
J F Yates Foreman
59
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 62; Color? _____ ; Sex: Female; Married;
Occupation? Housework; Occupation of Husband? Farmer; Habits? Good;
Extent of Education ? None; Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? No;
Duration of present attack: 11 months; How exhibited and has it changed in character: fall ..[unreadable];
Supposed cause? Poor health Inf?? M?? of brain; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____ ; Subject to fits? yes; , if so, how long and from what cause: 11 months;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: No; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: No;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mariah Covington 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 Reg; Date: Sept 27 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Lyon Co Court Reg Term
County of Lyon
Sept 27 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Mariah Covington
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 Mariah Covington 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
Co 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: W S Williamson, Jim conley, George Yates, Frank Yates, Clarence Yates, W M Yates, Ed Flemming, John Terrell, C M Cotton, John Prince, M C Boone(?) and J C Duff;
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 Mariah Covington is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Oct 1st 1915: that she was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Lyon County and is 62 years of age; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no [sic] no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother is dead and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate no sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Mariah Covington is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
J F Yates Foreman
59
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 62; Color? _____ ; Sex: Female; Married;
Occupation? Housework; Occupation of Husband? Farmer; Habits? Good;
Extent of Education ? None; Number and date of previous attacks? _____
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? No;
Duration of present attack: 11 months; How exhibited and has it changed in character: fall ..[unreadable];
Supposed cause? Poor health Inf?? M?? of brain; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____ ; Subject to fits? yes; , if so, how long and from what cause: 11 months;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: No; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: No;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mariah Covington 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 Reg; Date: Sept 27 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
Sunday, July 26, 2009
JOHN WILLIAMS - Pages TB 56-57 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
56
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Feb 19 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Williams
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 John Williams 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: O Armstrong, P M Stephens, W E Humphrey, W P Molloy, S M Martin, W T Gaines, J M Gray, F M Glass, T ? B?yne, Chas Hammonds, W Z Crumbaugh & J A Gresham.
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 Williams is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since three weeks: that _he was born in _____ (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 - Do not know - and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Williams is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W T Gaines Foreman
57
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 40 Color? Black Sex: Male Single
Occupation? Inmate of Prison; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? none; Number and date of previous attacks? 8 ats (?)
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: 24 hrs; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Imm?etior;
Supposed cause? Complication of kidney disease. Syphilis & stristures; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes; Subject to fits? No; , if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: Weak [sic]; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None, had neo-salvarsan treatment & sounds passed;
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.”
He is a prisoner and but little is known about him.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Williams 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. He is to be returned to the State prison at Eddyville Ky if cured.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____ Date: _____
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Feb 19 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
John Williams
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 John Williams 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: O Armstrong, P M Stephens, W E Humphrey, W P Molloy, S M Martin, W T Gaines, J M Gray, F M Glass, T ? B?yne, Chas Hammonds, W Z Crumbaugh & J A Gresham.
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 Williams is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; That the unsoundness of mind has existed since three weeks: that _he was born in _____ (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 - Do not know - and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John Williams is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W T Gaines Foreman
57
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 40 Color? Black Sex: Male Single
Occupation? Inmate of Prison; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? none; Number and date of previous attacks? 8 ats (?)
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: 24 hrs; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Imm?etior;
Supposed cause? Complication of kidney disease. Syphilis & stristures; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes; Subject to fits? No; , if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: Weak [sic]; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None, had neo-salvarsan treatment & sounds passed;
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.”
He is a prisoner and but little is known about him.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John Williams 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. He is to be returned to the State prison at Eddyville Ky if cured.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____ Date: _____
Book No. _____ Page _____
Thursday, July 23, 2009
GABE JONES - Pages TB 54-55 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
54
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Feb 19 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Gabe Jones
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that _____ 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: C Armstrong, P M Stephens, W E Humphres, W P Molley, S M Martin, W T Gaines, J M Gray, J M Glass, T A Bruce, Chas Hammons, W L Crumbaugh and L P Gresham.
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 Gabe Jones is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed for 3 months; : that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in _____ 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 estate of any kind; that _____ father is Do not know.. and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate X_____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Gabe Jones is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for h_____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W T Gaines Foreman
55
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 35 Color? Black; Sex: Male; Single
Occupation? Inmate of 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: Since November; How exhibited and has it changed in character? He think something is after him; Supposed cause? General Weakness; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes. He think people & other thing are after him. [sic] 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? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Weak [sic] What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined in cell; Any injury about the head ever received? Yes – years past; 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.”
He is a prisoner and we do not know much about him. He was sent to prison for Wilful Murder ? cases.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Gabe Jones 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. He is to be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville if cured.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____ Date: Feb 19 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Feb 19 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Gabe Jones
This day J S Hodges Attorney for the Commonwealth filed an information as follows, to-wit: To T P Gray Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that _____ 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 the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a Jury, to-wit: C Armstrong, P M Stephens, W E Humphres, W P Molley, S M Martin, W T Gaines, J M Gray, J M Glass, T A Bruce, Chas Hammons, W L Crumbaugh and L P Gresham.
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 Gabe Jones is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic
That the unsoundness of mind has existed for 3 months; : that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in _____ 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 estate of any kind; that _____ father is Do not know.. and mother is _____ and reside in _____ and ha_ not estate X_____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Gabe Jones is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for h_____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
W T Gaines Foreman
55
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 35 Color? Black; Sex: Male; Single
Occupation? Inmate of 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: Since November; How exhibited and has it changed in character? He think something is after him; Supposed cause? General Weakness; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes. He think people & other thing are after him. [sic] 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? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Weak [sic] What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined in cell; Any injury about the head ever received? Yes – years past; 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.”
He is a prisoner and we do not know much about him. He was sent to prison for Wilful Murder ? cases.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Gabe Jones 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. He is to be returned to the State Prison at Eddyville if cured.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____ Date: Feb 19 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
Saturday, July 18, 2009
WILL PERRIAN - TB Pages 52-53 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
52
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Jany 5 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Perrian
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 _____ is a person of unsound mind and a E H James [sic] (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 _____ 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: Lee Todd, R McKinney, John Forbes, C E Johnson, H G Tuton (?), W M Morrison, James Ramey, Claude Kelley, W D Oliver, F G Murray, John Calhoun, Carl 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 Will Perrian is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that _he was born in Kentucky (State or Country) and resides in Lyon 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 [sic] no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother is living and reside in Lyon and has not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Will Perrian is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
James F Ramey Foreman
53
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 42 Color? White Sex: Male; Married, single or Widowed? Married;
Occupation? Farmer; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? _____;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? None;
Duration of present attack: 12 months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? Lick on head; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____
Subject to fits? Yes; , if so, how long and from what cause: Injury on head;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: 10 minutes; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None;
Any injury about the head ever received? Yes; Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? Kidney trouble; What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? None – no;
“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 Will Perrian 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 Court
Term _____ Date: Jany 4 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
Jany 5 1915
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Perrian
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 _____ is a person of unsound mind and a E H James [sic] (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 _____ 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: Lee Todd, R McKinney, John Forbes, C E Johnson, H G Tuton (?), W M Morrison, James Ramey, Claude Kelley, W D Oliver, F G Murray, John Calhoun, Carl 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 Will Perrian is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since _____: that _he was born in Kentucky (State or Country) and resides in Lyon 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 [sic] no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother is living and reside in Lyon and has not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Will Perrian is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
James F Ramey Foreman
53
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 42 Color? White Sex: Male; Married, single or Widowed? Married;
Occupation? Farmer; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? _____;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? None;
Duration of present attack: 12 months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? Lick on head; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? _____
Subject to fits? Yes; , if so, how long and from what cause: Injury on head;
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: Mild; 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: 10 minutes; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: None;
Any injury about the head ever received? Yes; Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? Kidney trouble; What estate have the parents, husband or wife of the person under trial? None – no;
“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 Will Perrian 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 Court
Term _____ Date: Jany 4 1915
Book No. _____ Page _____
JIM GARDNER - Pages TP 50-51 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
50
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Nov 21 Term
County of Lyon
1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Jim Gardner
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 Jim Gardner 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: Milton Gray, Harry Gray, John Choat, Mark Holland, W H Tipton, James Lawrence, Sam G Cash, Frank Scott, Alter Scott, J H Ramey, G L Gray, Alonzo Robertson;
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 Gardner 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 _____ 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.)
Milt Gray Foreman
51
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? _____ Color? Black Sex: Male; Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? Inmate of 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: 10 days; How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? Syphilis & kidney envolvement [sic]; 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: good; 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 in cell;
Any injury about the head ever received? No; Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? Ulcerous leg; 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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Garnder 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. It is also ordered that if he is restored to his right mind he is to be returned to the Eddyville Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk _____ Court
Term Call Date: Nov 21 1914
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Nov 21 Term
County of Lyon
1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Jim Gardner
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 Jim Gardner 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: Milton Gray, Harry Gray, John Choat, Mark Holland, W H Tipton, James Lawrence, Sam G Cash, Frank Scott, Alter Scott, J H Ramey, G L Gray, Alonzo Robertson;
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 Gardner 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 _____ 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.)
Milt Gray Foreman
51
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? _____ Color? Black Sex: Male; Married, single or Widowed? _____
Occupation? Inmate of 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: 10 days; How exhibited and has it changed in character? _____
Supposed cause? Syphilis & kidney envolvement [sic]; 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: good; 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 in cell;
Any injury about the head ever received? No; Any bodily disease from suppression of evacuations, eruptions, sores or injuries? Ulcerous leg; 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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jim Garnder 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. It is also ordered that if he is restored to his right mind he is to be returned to the Eddyville Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk _____ Court
Term Call Date: Nov 21 1914
Book No. _____ Page _____
Friday, July 17, 2009
WILL KNIGHT - Pages TB 48-49 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
48
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
July 25 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Knight
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 ________ 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 N W Naley 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 Gaego, T L Cash, Joe Hall, Ben Freeman, Jim Fitts, Brook Patterson, John Dupass, James Gresham, Ollie Fitts, Clyde Freeman, Sam Cash, Walter Scott;
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 Will Knight 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 Fayette County and is 23 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 [know nothing of them] and mother is ________ and reside in ________ and ha_ not estate ________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Will Knight is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Sam G Cash Foreman
49
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 23 Color? Black Sex: male; single or Widowed? ________
Occupation? Common Labor; Occupation of Husband? ________ Habits? ________
Extent of Education ? Limited; Number and date of previous attacks? Every day;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: three months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Been growing worse; Supposed cause? Pyhilis (?) & kidney trouble; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? yes
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? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Two to four hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined in cell; Iodidie Potash Mercury & etc;
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? ________
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Sent to prison. House braking [sic]. 2 charge. 2 to 10 in each case. He is a dangerous man.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Will Knight 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. He is to be returned to the Eddyville State Prison if he is restored to his right mind.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date July 25 1914
Book No. 3 Page 48
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
July 25 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Knight
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 ________ 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 N W Naley 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 Gaego, T L Cash, Joe Hall, Ben Freeman, Jim Fitts, Brook Patterson, John Dupass, James Gresham, Ollie Fitts, Clyde Freeman, Sam Cash, Walter Scott;
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 Will Knight 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 Fayette County and is 23 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 [know nothing of them] and mother is ________ and reside in ________ and ha_ not estate ________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Will Knight is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
Sam G Cash Foreman
49
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 23 Color? Black Sex: male; single or Widowed? ________
Occupation? Common Labor; Occupation of Husband? ________ Habits? ________
Extent of Education ? Limited; Number and date of previous attacks? Every day;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Do not know;
Duration of present attack: three months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Been growing worse; Supposed cause? Pyhilis (?) & kidney trouble; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? yes
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? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: Two to four hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: Confined in cell; Iodidie Potash Mercury & etc;
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? ________
“Together with whatever else may be deemed material toward enabling the superintendent of the asylum to understand the case.”
Sent to prison. House braking [sic]. 2 charge. 2 to 10 in each case. He is a dangerous man.
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Will Knight 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. He is to be returned to the Eddyville State Prison if he is restored to his right mind.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term Call Date July 25 1914
Book No. 3 Page 48
Thursday, July 9, 2009
ED TAYLOR - Pages TB 46-47 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
46
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
June 30 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Ed Taylor
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 Ed Taylor 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 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: W L Moneymaker, C Armstrong, F E Cummins, R B Prince, B F Smith, Boswell Talley, Sam West, J Y Mize, J F Ramey, Z P Gresham, F Tanner, T A Stone;
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 Ed Taylor is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic;
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since two months: that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in _____ County and is 30 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 has not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Ed Taylor is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
James F Ramey Foreman
47
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age?30; Color? Black; Sex: Male; Single;
Occupation? Inmate at prison; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? _____;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? _____;
Duration of present attack: Two months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Stupid Moods
Supposed cause? Cyphalis [sic]; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes, He think a snake is after him; 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 others? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: about 24 to 48 hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: lock up 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? No;
“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 Ed Taylor 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 and he is cured he is to be returned to Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____Date _____
Book No. _____ Page _____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
June 30 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Ed Taylor
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 Ed Taylor 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 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: W L Moneymaker, C Armstrong, F E Cummins, R B Prince, B F Smith, Boswell Talley, Sam West, J Y Mize, J F Ramey, Z P Gresham, F Tanner, T A Stone;
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 Ed Taylor is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic;
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since two months: that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in _____ County and is 30 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 has not estate _____ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Ed Taylor is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
James F Ramey Foreman
47
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age?30; Color? Black; Sex: Male; Single;
Occupation? Inmate at prison; Occupation of Husband? _____ Habits? _____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? _____;
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? _____;
Duration of present attack: Two months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Stupid Moods
Supposed cause? Cyphalis [sic]; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? Yes, He think a snake is after him; 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 others? Yes; Violent? Yes; Destructive? Yes; Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: about 24 to 48 hours; What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: lock up 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? No;
“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 Ed Taylor 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 and he is cured he is to be returned to Prison at Eddyville Ky.
T P Gray Judge Lyon Co Court
Attest: N S King Clerk Lyon Co Court
Term _____Date _____
Book No. _____ Page _____
Monday, July 6, 2009
WILL KNIGHT - Pages TB 44-45 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
44
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
June 30 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Knight
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 Will Knight 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: W L Moneymaker, C Armstrong, F E Cummins, A B Prince, B T smith, Boswell Talley, Sam West, J Z Mize, J T Rainey, Z P Gresham, Frank T??m?, T ? Sto??;
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 Will Knight is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Jay 1 1913: that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Prison at Eddyville County and is 25 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 Will Knight is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
HUNG JURY _____ Foreman
DISAGREED
45
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 25 Color? Black Sex: Male; Single;
Occupation? Inmate 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: two months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Slougish [?]
Supposed cause? Kidney trouble; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? No;
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: bad at times; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? Yes; Violent? At times; Destructive? _____ Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: several hours;
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: 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? Do not know.
“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 _____ 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 } Call Term
County of Lyon
June 30 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Will Knight
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 Will Knight 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: W L Moneymaker, C Armstrong, F E Cummins, A B Prince, B T smith, Boswell Talley, Sam West, J Z Mize, J T Rainey, Z P Gresham, Frank T??m?, T ? Sto??;
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 Will Knight is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic.
That the unsoundness of mind has existed since Jay 1 1913: that _he was born in _____ (State or Country) and resides in Prison at Eddyville County and is 25 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 Will Knight is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _____ support.
(Additional facts as per instructions of presiding judge.)
HUNG JURY _____ Foreman
DISAGREED
45
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 25 Color? Black Sex: Male; Single;
Occupation? Inmate 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 not know;
Duration of present attack: two months; How exhibited and has it changed in character? Slougish [?]
Supposed cause? Kidney trouble; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? No;
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: _____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: bad at times; Any threat, attempt of tendency to injure self or others? Yes; Violent? At times; Destructive? _____ Cleanly? No; Periodic frenzy and lucid intervals and duration of each: several hours;
What restraints have been imposed and what treatment used: 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? Do not know.
“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 _____ 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 _____
Sunday, July 5, 2009
MARY DUNCAN - Pages TB 42-43 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
42
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
May 23, 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Mary Duncan
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 Mary Duncan 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: O T Bonner(?), T R Doles(?), L A Gray, Sam G Cash, J Y ?hye?, N A Dobs?, Mark Holland, W H T?pkin, Frank Jefords, James McDonald, David Scott, Shelly Satterfield.
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 Mary Duncan is a person of unsound mind and a lunatick [sic]. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since ____: that _he was born in Lyon County Ky (State or Country) and resides in Lyon County and is 29 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 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.)
Sam G Cash Foreman
43
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 29 Color? White Sex: Female; Single
Occupation? Housework; Occupation of Husband? ____ Habits? ____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? 3 during ?? 3 year
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Brother;
Duration of present attack: ____ How exhibited and has it changed in character? ____
Supposed cause? Bad health; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? No;
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: melanchalay [sic] 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: none;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said ____ 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.
T P Gray Judge ____ Court
Attest: ____ Clerk ____ Court
Term ____ Date ____
Book No. ____Page ____
STATE OF KENTUCKY } Call Term
County of Lyon
May 23, 1914
COMMONWEALTH }
Versus } Lunatic
Mary Duncan
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 Mary Duncan 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: O T Bonner(?), T R Doles(?), L A Gray, Sam G Cash, J Y ?hye?, N A Dobs?, Mark Holland, W H T?pkin, Frank Jefords, James McDonald, David Scott, Shelly Satterfield.
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 Mary Duncan is a person of unsound mind and a lunatick [sic]. That the unsoundness of mind has existed since ____: that _he was born in Lyon County Ky (State or Country) and resides in Lyon County and is 29 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 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.)
Sam G Cash Foreman
43
Brief History of Case by the Presiding Judge:
Age? 29 Color? White Sex: Female; Single
Occupation? Housework; Occupation of Husband? ____ Habits? ____
Extent of Education ? limited; Number and date of previous attacks? 3 during ?? 3 year
What relatives, if any, have been insane, peculiar or intemperate? Brother;
Duration of present attack: ____ How exhibited and has it changed in character? ____
Supposed cause? Bad health; Any delusions or hallucinations, and if so, what? No;
Subject to fits? no, if so, how long and from what cause: ____
Natural temper and disposition toward relatives: melanchalay [sic] 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: none;
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.”
Wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said ____ 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.
T P Gray Judge ____ Court
Attest: ____ Clerk ____ Court
Term ____ Date ____
Book No. ____Page ____
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