Page 160
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court May 25th 1904
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Elijah Osborn ] Lunatic
This day John D Lester, 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 Elijah Osborn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
John D Lester County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That F U 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 D King, T R Guess, J B Withers, J W Brinson, T A Braswell, Ed Gregory, T D Lewis, P R Martin, Henry Setberry, W S Scott, I J Hollowell & Joe Kim?
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 Elijah Osborn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from ill health that he was born in Kentucky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 73 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and he has not estate (except $12.00 per month pension from government) sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Elijah Osborn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T A Braswell
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Elijah Osborn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.
Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court
Page 161
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 73 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no
3.(a) Date of first attack – about one week ago
(b) How exhibited – attempted violence
(c) Has it changed in character at any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – ill health
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes thinks some one is about to stealing [sic] from him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by friends
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head – yes – fall on ice
9.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt #1
Prompt: Upload your favorite picture and talk about it on your blog. Answer the who/what/when/where/why of the subject matter and explain why it is your favorite.
My Grandmother is in the front row, second from the right. Her name is Mary Cummins. She later married my grandfather, Elwood Gray. The other women in the picture are 5 of her 6 sisters. There was also one brother. Front row (L to R) Nina C Cummins (b: 12 Feb 1893), Iva Cummins (b: 3 Nov 1880), Mary Cummins (b: 16 Feb 1888), Rebecca Cummins (b: 30 Nov 1889); back row (L to R) Fannie G Cummins (b: 27 Sep 1876, Willie Moses Cummins (b: 24 Jun 1886). Not in the picture is sister Nonia Cummins (b: 20 Sep 1883) and brother John Wesley "Pat" Cummins (b: 23 Apr 1874.
The picture was taken on the front porch of their home in Lyon County Kentucky. The picture was taken before 15 Jul 1911, as that is the date of death for Nina.
I like the idea that they used their guitars as props, and like to imagine that after the picture was taken the dour expressions disappeared and the music began!!!
My Grandmother is in the front row, second from the right. Her name is Mary Cummins. She later married my grandfather, Elwood Gray. The other women in the picture are 5 of her 6 sisters. There was also one brother. Front row (L to R) Nina C Cummins (b: 12 Feb 1893), Iva Cummins (b: 3 Nov 1880), Mary Cummins (b: 16 Feb 1888), Rebecca Cummins (b: 30 Nov 1889); back row (L to R) Fannie G Cummins (b: 27 Sep 1876, Willie Moses Cummins (b: 24 Jun 1886). Not in the picture is sister Nonia Cummins (b: 20 Sep 1883) and brother John Wesley "Pat" Cummins (b: 23 Apr 1874.
The picture was taken on the front porch of their home in Lyon County Kentucky. The picture was taken before 15 Jul 1911, as that is the date of death for Nina.
I like the idea that they used their guitars as props, and like to imagine that after the picture was taken the dour expressions disappeared and the music began!!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
FLORENCE CALHOUN - Pages 158-159 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 158
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Mch 7 1904
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs Florence Calhoun ] 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 Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That Walter F Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Alfred Farless, R W Dunn, W P Glenn, M E Bridges, W B Bridges, John S Hall, T W Bush, J H Holloway, S S West, C W Cunningham, F B Evins Sr & J D Lester
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 Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from an unknown cause that she was born in Trigg Co Ky, and resides in Lyon County and is 25 years years [sic] old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] John D Lester
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W P Gillahan is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 159
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 25 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – grandmother & probably her mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – about six years ago
(b) How exhibited – talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines everyone is her enemy
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by her friends
(b) Treatment used - constitutional
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9. Committed to asylum once before about Nov 18 1899.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Mch 7 1904
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs Florence Calhoun ] 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 Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That Walter F Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: Alfred Farless, R W Dunn, W P Glenn, M E Bridges, W B Bridges, John S Hall, T W Bush, J H Holloway, S S West, C W Cunningham, F B Evins Sr & J D Lester
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 Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from an unknown cause that she was born in Trigg Co Ky, and resides in Lyon County and is 25 years years [sic] old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] John D Lester
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W P Gillahan is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 159
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 25 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits - temperate
(e) Educated - limited
2.(a) What relations have been insane – grandmother & probably her mother
3.(a) Date of first attack – about six years ago
(b) How exhibited – talking at random
(c) Has it changed in character at any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines everyone is her enemy
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by her friends
(b) Treatment used - constitutional
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9. Committed to asylum once before about Nov 18 1899.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
ALICE BROWNING - Pages 156-157 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 156
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 24 1903
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Miss Alice Browning ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney Protem
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: John Duncan, J H Faughn, Henry Sethern?, Chisley Kelly, G A Hall, John Hall, C S Glenn, David Doom, N W Krone, Will Gray, Newton Harlan & Jim Holland
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _____ that she was born in Lyon County, and resides in Lyon Co and is 39 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is alive and mother dead and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Alice Browning is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J S Hall
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Alice Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 157
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 39 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – brother & sister
3.(a) Date of first attack – several years ago
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - yes
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9. Has been in asylum several years but came away about 2 years ago.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 24 1903
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Miss Alice Browning ] Lunatic
This day N W Utley, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court:
I am reliably informed that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
N W Utley County Attorney Protem
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: John Duncan, J H Faughn, Henry Sethern?, Chisley Kelly, G A Hall, John Hall, C S Glenn, David Doom, N W Krone, Will Gray, Newton Harlan & Jim Holland
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _____ that she was born in Lyon County, and resides in Lyon Co and is 39 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is alive and mother dead and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Alice Browning is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J S Hall
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Alice Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 157
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 39 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – brother & sister
3.(a) Date of first attack – several years ago
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - yes
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9. Has been in asylum several years but came away about 2 years ago.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
SARDIS HART - Pages 154-155 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 154
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon Circuit Court August 19th 1903
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Sardis Hart ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S 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. Sardis Hart
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: E L Smith, Nelson Cash, B C Freeman, Ed Gray, C C Butt, C L Sexton, U S Cattons, Dock Culp, A Glass, Edwin Smith, John Ray & W?? Bridges
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by lick on head and resides in and is serving time in Penitentiary Eddyville Ky and is about 75 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns nothing known of parents and said Sardis Hart is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Nelson Cash foreman
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Sardis Hosh is of unsound mind and a lunatic lunatic [sic] and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smithis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: ________
Page 155
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 75 years or about that age
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – has heretofore been homeless
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – since 9th of May 1903
(b) How exhibited - in actions acting foolishly
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – changed to viciousness
4.(a) Supposed cause – lick on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Not How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – Some indications of such now
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes now had to be tied(?)
(b) Treatment used - usual
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head – lick on head as stated
9.
August Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon Circuit Court August 19th 1903
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Sardis Hart ] Lunatic
This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:
To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court:
I am reliably informed that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
S 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. Sardis Hart
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: E L Smith, Nelson Cash, B C Freeman, Ed Gray, C C Butt, C L Sexton, U S Cattons, Dock Culp, A Glass, Edwin Smith, John Ray & W?? Bridges
who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by lick on head and resides in and is serving time in Penitentiary Eddyville Ky and is about 75 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns nothing known of parents and said Sardis Hart is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] Nelson Cash foreman
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Sardis Hosh is of unsound mind and a lunatic lunatic [sic] and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smithis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.
Attest: ________
Page 155
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 75 years or about that age
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits – has heretofore been homeless
(e) Educated - uneducated
2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of his relations
3.(a) Date of first attack – since 9th of May 1903
(b) How exhibited - in actions acting foolishly
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – changed to viciousness
4.(a) Supposed cause – lick on head
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none
(c) Subject to fits. Not How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - good
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others – Some indications of such now
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes now had to be tied(?)
(b) Treatment used - usual
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head – lick on head as stated
9.
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