Page 82
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Jan 10th 1898
COMMONWEALTH
vs
William Roe ] Lunatic
This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that William Roe is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J C Terrell, Ben A Smith, U S King, G L Gray, Y L Smith, Frank Beck, J M Luttrell, by agreement only seven.
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that William Roe is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from unknown cause that he was born in not known, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary a convict and is 28 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that said William Roe is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Wm Roe is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ___________ is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Co Court
Page 83
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 28
(b) Occupation - Prisoner
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - No
2.(a) What relations have been insane – don’t know
3.(a) Date of first attack – not known
(b) How exhibited – Silly expression & actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause -
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - None
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
EDWARD E THOMPSON - Pages 80-81 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 80
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court October 9th, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward E Thompson ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J U Clenk?, G S Withers, R J Kinger?, Wm Brindly?, Geo. C Lester, J N Catlett, Leonard Robertson, J B Withers, U M Boyd, W Kevil, L G Cox & J ? Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by a blow on the head at the age of 6 or 7 yrs that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 21 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward E Thompson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward E Thompson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W H McCollumis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 81
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 31
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – a few months ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – lately become violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe at 6 or 7 years of age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – the working ?? scheming to injure him
(c) Subject to fits. No
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded & held by force
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – su[?? unreadable]
9..
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court October 9th, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Edward E Thompson ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J U Clenk?, G S Withers, R J Kinger?, Wm Brindly?, Geo. C Lester, J N Catlett, Leonard Robertson, J B Withers, U M Boyd, W Kevil, L G Cox & J ? Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Edward E Thompson is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by a blow on the head at the age of 6 or 7 yrs that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Kuttawa Ky and is 21 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are alive and reside in Lyon Co Ky and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Edward E Thompson is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Edward E Thompson is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W H McCollumis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 81
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 31
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – a few months ago
(b) How exhibited – silly actions
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – lately become violent
4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head with axe at 6 or 7 years of age
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – the working ?? scheming to injure him
(c) Subject to fits. No
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - equitable
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded & held by force
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – su[?? unreadable]
9..
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
W B MILNE - Pages 78-79 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 78
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 6, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Milne ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Hon. F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Warfield, G D Griffin, W B Lynne, J W Clark, C W Jones, D F Brightwell, J W Bell, J C Terrell, J W Kevil, J K Hussy, G W Williams & G N Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in N.C., and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 31 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Alabama and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said W B Milne is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said W B Milne is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Court
Page 79
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 31 years
(b) Occupation – Stone cutter
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About June 25, 1896
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has died and gone to he-ll
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – Sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – see answer to question 3 (b)
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 15 minutes
From what cause - -----
(d) Natural Temper – very gentle
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – was afraid he would cut some one’s throat. Begged to be restrained
6.Periodic frenzy – once a month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Had to be held by his attendant
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Oct 6, 1896
COMMONWEALTH
vs
W B Milne ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That Hon. F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W H Warfield, G D Griffin, W B Lynne, J W Clark, C W Jones, D F Brightwell, J W Bell, J C Terrell, J W Kevil, J K Hussy, G W Williams & G N Smith
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that W B Milne is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ______ that he was born in N.C., and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 31 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Alabama and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said W B Milne is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said W B Milne is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John T Opie is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk Lyon Court
Page 79
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 31 years
(b) Occupation – Stone cutter
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - None
3.(a) Date of first attack – About June 25, 1896
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has died and gone to he-ll
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no
4.(a) Supposed cause – Sun stroke
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – see answer to question 3 (b)
(c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 15 minutes
From what cause - -----
(d) Natural Temper – very gentle
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – was afraid he would cut some one’s throat. Begged to be restrained
6.Periodic frenzy – once a month
7.(a) Restraint imposed – Had to be held by his attendant
(b) Treatment used - None
(c) Bleeding - None
8. Injury about head - None
9.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Other Western Kentucky Lunacy Records
Brenda Joyce Jerome has posted some lunacy records from Crittenden and Livingston counties on her blog. You can see them here:
Livingston Co Lunacy Record
Crittenden Co Lunacy Record
Concerning the Lyon County Inquest Book, I fast forwarded close to the end of my microfilm on Saturday, and I think I'm about half way through the records.... [at least I HOPE so!!!] I still learn more each day from reading these records. Hopefully, at the end of this project, I'll put together a useful index to these, and maybe put them all together... an ongoing project...
Livingston Co Lunacy Record
Crittenden Co Lunacy Record
Concerning the Lyon County Inquest Book, I fast forwarded close to the end of my microfilm on Saturday, and I think I'm about half way through the records.... [at least I HOPE so!!!] I still learn more each day from reading these records. Hopefully, at the end of this project, I'll put together a useful index to these, and maybe put them all together... an ongoing project...
B F TIMMONS - Pages 76-77 Lyon County KY Lunatic Book
Page 76
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 22, 1892
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, G D Blick, J W Clark, J J Stovall, C W Davis, G D Griffin, John Brock, W M jenkins, W M Bowman, John Opie, Robt Hodges and Frank Brake
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is low state of health & piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 47 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns property worth about $150 ; that his father and mother are dead. B F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J B Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 77
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 47
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – m-
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1894 about Mch
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has enemies who seek to destroy his life & property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – That he has a great many enemies
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – malable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – some what at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Regular Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 22, 1892
COMMONWEALTH
vs
B F Timmons ] Lunatic
This day W W Martin, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W W Martin County Attorney Lyon County
Ordered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: J S Smith, G D Blick, J W Clark, J J Stovall, C W Davis, G D Griffin, John Brock, W M jenkins, W M Bowman, John Opie, Robt Hodges and Frank Brake
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that B F Timmons is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is low state of health & piles that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 47 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns property worth about $150 ; that his father and mother are dead. B F Timmons is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said B F Timmons is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J B Veal is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed no guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
J M Smith Clerk County Court
Page 77
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 47
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – m-
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – 1894 about Mch
(b) How exhibited – Thinks he has enemies who seek to destroy his life & property
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – very little
4.(a) Supposed cause – bad health caused from piles
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – That he has a great many enemies
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper – malable [sic]
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – some what at times
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
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