Page 194
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 5th 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Bob Crump ] Lunatic
This day W L Crone, 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 Bob Crump is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That M C Nelson 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, B P Patterson, Harmon Doom, W P Beck, I T Hollowell, W L Collins, John Collins, George Hill, Tom Moran, W K Fui?, J C Moran & Tom Jenkins
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 Bob Crump is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman]
C Armstrong
The court having heard the evidence and having information of the condition of the mental condition of the person under trial formore than one year is of opinion that the verdict is not sustained by the evidence wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said verdict be set aside and a new inquest is awarded.
[the following information was left not filled in]
is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that ______ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at __________ Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 195
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 50 years
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - no
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
TENNIE POWERS - Pages 192-193 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 192
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 5th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. Tennie Powers ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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. Tennie Powers is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: C S Glenn, Tom Bo??, B F Smith, J B Smith, J W Gresham, I T Hollowell, T H Callahan, Harvey Smith, C H Crou??, T U Braswell, ?ufe Glass & Harry Mc?ee
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. Tennie Powers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from an unknown cause that she was born in _____, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 40 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; and said Mrs. Tennie Powers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T U Braswell
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs. Tennie Powers is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Court
Page 193
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 40 years
(b) Occupation - housekeeper
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 7 weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks she is in danger of bodily harm
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – ill health
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used – attended by physician
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Sept 5th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs. Tennie Powers ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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. Tennie Powers is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: C S Glenn, Tom Bo??, B F Smith, J B Smith, J W Gresham, I T Hollowell, T H Callahan, Harvey Smith, C H Crou??, T U Braswell, ?ufe Glass & Harry Mc?ee
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. Tennie Powers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from an unknown cause that she was born in _____, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 40 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; and said Mrs. Tennie Powers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] T U Braswell
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs. Tennie Powers is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Court
Page 193
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – about 40 years
(b) Occupation - housekeeper
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 7 weeks ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks she is in danger of bodily harm
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -
4.(a) Supposed cause – ill health
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used – attended by physician
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
ELLEN COBB - Pages 190-191 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 190
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 29th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs Ellen Cobb ] Lunatic Present Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
This day W L Krone, 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 Ellen Cobb is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T B Williams, J D Woodson, George Hill, W H McKee, Will Woods, Bob Dunn, J D Chambers, John Conly, W L Collins, W F Edmonds, I C Gray & C J 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 Mrs Ellen Cobb is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that she was born in _____, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 75 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; trial; [sic] and said Mrs Ellen Cobb is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] D W Woodson
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs Ellen Cobb is of unsound mind and a harmless lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Callowayis appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court
Page 191
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 75 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane – an uncle
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited – thinks she can’t walk
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - fall
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(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 Aug 29th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mrs Ellen Cobb ] Lunatic Present Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
This day W L Krone, 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 Ellen Cobb is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: T B Williams, J D Woodson, George Hill, W H McKee, Will Woods, Bob Dunn, J D Chambers, John Conly, W L Collins, W F Edmonds, I C Gray & C J 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 Mrs Ellen Cobb is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that she was born in _____, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 75 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; trial; [sic] and said Mrs Ellen Cobb is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] D W Woodson
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs Ellen Cobb is of unsound mind and a harmless lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Callowayis appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court
Page 191
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 75 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated -
2.(a) What relations have been insane – an uncle
3.(a) Date of first attack -
(b) How exhibited – thinks she can’t walk
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – growing worse
4.(a) Supposed cause - fall
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - no
6.Periodic frenzy - no
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
Monday, February 2, 2009
A F CHAMPION - Pages 188-189 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 188
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 13th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
A F Champion ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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 A F Champion is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That T H Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W Robertson, Simon Oliver, T F Nickell, B Ladd, W P Molloy, M E Robertson, Urey Gresham, Urey Browning, John Fitts, Will Pearce, Newt Dobbins & Hewlett Ramey
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 A F Champion is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that he was born in Tenn, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 34 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 sufficient [sic] to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W P Molloy
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said A F Champion is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 189
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 34
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – one or two
3.(a) Date of first attack – Dec -1905
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks friends have turned against him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – “
(b) Violence toward others – “
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - guraded
(b) Treatment used – attended by Dr Robertson
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Aug 13th 1906
COMMONWEALTH
vs
A F Champion ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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 A F Champion is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
W L Krone County Attorney
Ordered by the Court, That T H Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.
To inquire, etc., comes a jury to-wit: W Robertson, Simon Oliver, T F Nickell, B Ladd, W P Molloy, M E Robertson, Urey Gresham, Urey Browning, John Fitts, Will Pearce, Newt Dobbins & Hewlett Ramey
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 A F Champion is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind __________ that he was born in Tenn, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 34 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 sufficient [sic] to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W P Molloy
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said A F Champion is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 189
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 34
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits - good
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – one or two
3.(a) Date of first attack – Dec -1905
(b) How exhibited -
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks friends have turned against him
(c) Subject to fits. No How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper - yes
5.(a) Attempt at suicide – “
(b) Violence toward others – “
6.Periodic frenzy - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - guraded
(b) Treatment used – attended by Dr Robertson
(c) Bleeding - no
8. Injury about head - no
9.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
JEFF EISON - Pages 186-187 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 186
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 13th 1906?
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Eison ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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 Jeff Eison is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Walter L Krone County Attorney
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: W L Collins, W B Milne, ? M McKinney, H L Coleman, Finus Davis, Jim Boyd, De??is Smith, Tom Gray, L A Gray, J E Gresham, W H Gray & H ? L??
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 Jeff Eison is a person of unsound mind and a [unreadable]; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Lon Co and is 43 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 reside in Lyon Co and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Jeff Eison is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] [name unreadable]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jeff Eison is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Sam G Cashis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed [unreadable] guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 187
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 43 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – [unreadable]
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – [unreadable]
3.(a) Date of first attack – five years ago
(b) How exhibited – [unreadable] about over County
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(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; assaulted …[unreadable]
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court Feby 13th 1906?
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Jeff Eison ] Lunatic
This day W L Krone, 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 Jeff Eison is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
Walter L Krone County Attorney
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: W L Collins, W B Milne, ? M McKinney, H L Coleman, Finus Davis, Jim Boyd, De??is Smith, Tom Gray, L A Gray, J E Gresham, W H Gray & H ? L??
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 Jeff Eison is a person of unsound mind and a [unreadable]; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in Caldwell Co, and resides in Lon Co and is 43 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 reside in Lyon Co and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Jeff Eison is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] [name unreadable]
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Jeff Eison is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Sam G Cashis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed [unreadable] guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 187
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 43 years
(b) Occupation - farmer
(c) Married or Single – [unreadable]
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane – [unreadable]
3.(a) Date of first attack – five years ago
(b) How exhibited – [unreadable] about over County
(c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse
4.(a) Supposed cause – not known
(b) Any peculiar illusions and what -
(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; assaulted …[unreadable]
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head -
9.
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