Page 204
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 17 1907
COMMONWEALTH
Vs Present Hon. W L Crumbaugh
Mrs. Orpha McCoy ] 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 Co Court:
I am reliably informed that Orpha McCoy 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 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: O C Catlett, B ? Smith, ? D??, Tho. Gray, ?? Galusha, C J Grehsam, M ? And??, Alfred Oliver, ?? Gray, John ??, W Bozarth & 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 Mrs Orpha McCoy is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cauase unknown that she was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Lyon Co and is 32 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that ___ owns _______ no estate of any kind; that her father is alive and mother dead and reside in ________ and he 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] O C Catlett
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs Orpha McCoy is of unsound mind and a violent 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 Co Court
Page 205
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 32 years
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - married
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - yes
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 1 year ago
(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 -
(c) Subject to fits. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
CHARLIE HARRIS - Pages 202-203 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 202
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 15th 1907
COMMONWEALTH Present Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
vs
Charlie Harris ] 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 Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Charlie Harris (col) 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 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: S R Glenn, J W Gresham, B F Smith, Young Smith, W L Moneymaker, Bob Hawley, Joe Timmons, L ? Cummins, John Bozarth, E L Holland, C E Ste4wart & Chisley Kelly
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 Charlie Harris is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cauase unknown that he was born in ______, and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 40 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 ____ father is _____ and mother ______ and reside in _____ and not estate ______ sufficient 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] Seldon R Glenn
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Charlie Harris is of unsound mind and a violent 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 Co Court
Page 203
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 40
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single -
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – one month
(b) How exhibited – talks all time
(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 -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed – lock him up in cell
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court June 15th 1907
COMMONWEALTH Present Hon W L Crumbaugh Judge
vs
Charlie Harris ] 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 Lyon [sic] Court:
I am reliably informed that Charlie Harris (col) 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 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: S R Glenn, J W Gresham, B F Smith, Young Smith, W L Moneymaker, Bob Hawley, Joe Timmons, L ? Cummins, John Bozarth, E L Holland, C E Ste4wart & Chisley Kelly
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 Charlie Harris is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cauase unknown that he was born in ______, and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 40 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 ____ father is _____ and mother ______ and reside in _____ and not estate ______ sufficient 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] Seldon R Glenn
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Charlie Harris is of unsound mind and a violent 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 Co Court
Page 203
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 40
(b) Occupation - convict
(c) Married or Single -
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – one month
(b) How exhibited – talks all time
(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 -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed – lock him up in cell
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
MACH BEVERLY - Pages 200-201 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 200
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 27 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mach Beverly ] Lunatic
This day John D Lester Protem, 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 Mach Beverly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J D Lester Protem Acting County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That John L Smith 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 G Grimes, R? Lady, C N Williamson, Sam Cotton, H E Thomas?, J H Ramey, U F Cannon, W L Collins, Jim Moneymaker, A A Rainey, W H MC??ty & D F Doom
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 Mach Beverly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in ______, and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 50 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; and said Mach Beverly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W G Grimes
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mach Beverly is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 201
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 50 yrs
(b) Occupation – Convict in penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 3 weeks ago
(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. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 27 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Mach Beverly ] Lunatic
This day John D Lester Protem, 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 Mach Beverly is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J D Lester Protem Acting County Attorney Protem
Ordered by the Court, That John L Smith 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 G Grimes, R? Lady, C N Williamson, Sam Cotton, H E Thomas?, J H Ramey, U F Cannon, W L Collins, Jim Moneymaker, A A Rainey, W H MC??ty & D F Doom
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 Mach Beverly is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in ______, and resides in Eddyville Ky and is 50 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; and said Mach Beverly is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] W G Grimes
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mach Beverly is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _____is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.
Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court
Page 201
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 50 yrs
(b) Occupation – Convict in penitentiary
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane -
3.(a) Date of first attack – about 3 weeks ago
(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. How long -
From what cause -
(d) Natural Temper -
5.(a) Attempt at suicide -
(b) Violence toward others - yes
6.Periodic frenzy -
7.(a) Restraint imposed -
(b) Treatment used -
(c) Bleeding -
8. Injury about head -
9.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
GEORGIA ANN BARNETT - Pages 198-199 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 198
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 24 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Georgia Ann Barnett ] Lunatic
This day J D Lester Protem, 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 Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J D Lester Protem 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: Tom Hollowell, W T Gainey, G C Crumbaugh, Will Wood, J M M?At??, S R T??, J W McMullen, W P Molloy, Toby Hopper, Henry Hooks?, Sam West & 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 Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ________ that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 66 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns a life estate in 60 acres of land; that her father and mother are dead [sic] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Barnett is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J W McMullen
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Georgia Ann Barnett is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that ____ 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 County Court
Page 199
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 66 years old
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - widow
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - Probably
3.(a) Date of first attack – 6 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks someone wants to kill her
(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 – stated above
(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 -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9. Was committed to asylum April 20, 1901.
Special Term
State of Kentucky ] SCT State of Ky, Lyon Co
Lyon County Court April 24 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Georgia Ann Barnett ] Lunatic
This day J D Lester Protem, 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 Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.
J D Lester Protem 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: Tom Hollowell, W T Gainey, G C Crumbaugh, Will Wood, J M M?At??, S R T??, J W McMullen, W P Molloy, Toby Hopper, Henry Hooks?, Sam West & 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 Georgia Ann Barnett is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ________ that she was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 66 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns a life estate in 60 acres of land; that her father and mother are dead [sic] sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Barnett is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] J W McMullen
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Georgia Ann Barnett is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that ____ 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 County Court
Page 199
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age – 66 years old
(b) Occupation -
(c) Married or Single - widow
(d) Habits - Temperate
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - Probably
3.(a) Date of first attack – 6 years ago
(b) How exhibited – Thinks someone wants to kill her
(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 – stated above
(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 -
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9. Was committed to asylum April 20, 1901.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
BOB CRUMP - Pages 196-197 Lyon County KY Lunatic Inquest Book
Page 196
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 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 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 Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That W B Williams 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: Charles Barnett, Bob Barrett, W L Moneymaker, H H Cassidy, H C Dunn?, Ellis Robertson, Lorenzo? Robertson, Lee Timmons, J H Thompson, Jesse Kelley, Robert Barrett & John Fox
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 unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Trigg County, and resides in Lyn County and is 52 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; and said Bob Crump is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] H H Casidy?
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Bob Crump 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: _____________ Judge _________ Court
Page 197
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 52
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack - 1885
(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 - yes
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 Feby 5th 1907
COMMONWEALTH
vs
Bob Crump ] 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 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 Lyon County District
Ordered by the Court, That W B Williams 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: Charles Barnett, Bob Barrett, W L Moneymaker, H H Cassidy, H C Dunn?, Ellis Robertson, Lorenzo? Robertson, Lee Timmons, J H Thompson, Jesse Kelley, Robert Barrett & John Fox
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 unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Trigg County, and resides in Lyn County and is 52 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; and said Bob Crump is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.
[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed]
[foreman] H H Casidy?
wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Bob Crump 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: _____________ Judge _________ Court
Page 197
Brief History of Case
1.(a) Age - 52
(b) Occupation - laborer
(c) Married or Single - single
(d) Habits -
(e) Educated - no
2.(a) What relations have been insane - none
3.(a) Date of first attack - 1885
(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 - yes
7.(a) Restraint imposed - none
(b) Treatment used - none
(c) Bleeding - none
8. Injury about head - none
9.
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