County Infirmary Inmate Records
Volume 1, pp 31-77

Inmate Name

Page

Type

Date

Text

Potter, Daniel

Potter, Franklin

31

C

C

[abt July 1852]

Daniel Potter & Franklin Potter Orphan Children Daniel aged 7 years Franklin aged 3 years from Painesville Township Imported by M Harris, S Spears, L Sheppard, trustees

Potter, Daniel

Potter, Franklin

31

L

L

Augst. 1st. 1852

[sideways in left column next to above entry] took from the infirmary by their grandfather Augst. 1st. 1852 Left no security Daniel and Franklin Potter

Loveland, William

31

C

Feby 1st 1866

William Loveland came by order of Asa Childs has a very bad eye caused by Lime falling into it is about 30 years old

Loveland, William

31

L

July 9, 1866

Loveland left to take Care of himsilf

Basset, Horatio

31

C

April 24th 1866

Horatio Basset was brot to the Infirmary by Mr. I F. Blair Eli Olds, order of the trustees of Madison township. Sd Basset is 81 years old has been a resident of Madison about twenty five years. temperate in his habits. has a diseased foot The order was Endorsed by Esqr Doolittle

Basset, Horatio

31

D

May 16, 1866

Mr. Basset died & was buried in the ground belonging to the Infirmary

Morris, Qualey

32

C

May 13 1854

Qualey Morris Aged 30 years received May 13 1854 An Irishman by Birth has the itch verry bad noperson would take him in we took him by request of Directors

Hutchinson, James

32

C

March 29 1866

James Hutchinson came to the Infirmary order given by J.T. Doolittle Esqr Sd Hutchinson is Seventy five years old. Born in Glascow Scotland. Been a resident of the state 12 years and of this Township Six years. He is Temperate in his habits, but infirm & unable to support himself. The application was made by the Trustees of the Township J.F. Scofield, J.A Mansfield, W. F. Green, Trustees

Hutchinson, James

32

L

April 11th 1866

James Hutchinson left of his own accord, was passed to Cleve, he wanted to go to his son in Illinois

Hutchinson, Mrs. James

32

C

May 10, 1866

Mrs Hutcinson, wife of James, was brot to the Infirmary by order of Directors

Hutchinson, Mrs. James

32

L

June 8th [1866]

Mrs. Hutchinson was taken away by direction of her son James Hutchinson he agreeing to provide for her

____, Charlie

33

L

June 25th 1866

The little boy Charlie was taken by a Mr & Mrs Stought of Painesville to addopt

Craig, George

33

C

Sept 3, 1867

George Craig, a colored Boy, was brot to the Infirmary by Dea Seely, has a broken thigh, the order was given by Mr Childs

Craig, George

Craig, Robert

33

L

L

March 13, 1868

George Craig went away without permission said he was going to Oberlin. his Brother, Robert, went with him

Cone, Amos

33

C

April 7 1868

Amos Cone Came to the infirmary by permission of Mr Childs he is Sixty Eight years old, in feeble health has been a resident of the county many years

Cone, Amos

33

D

April 16th 1868

Amos Cone Died & on the 17th was buried in the ground belonging to the Infirmary

Loyd, J. T. Mr.

34

C

July 13th 1867

Mr J.T. Loyd Came from Newburgh. is a resident of Willoughby has been insane Several years, was forty four years old last April. the application endorsed by Asa Childs, (Director)

Loyd, J. T. Mr.

34

L

Sept 6th 1867

Mr Loyd was taken away by his son, & taken to Michigan

Bartram, Rebecka Miss

34

C

Nov 11th 1867

Miss Rebecka Bartram a resident of madison about 49 years of age quite lame with Rheumatism she came without an order, but Mr Childs permited her to come til he could * investicate the case more fully

Bartram, Rebecka Miss

34

L

Dec 3d 1867

Miss Bartram was taken away by Mr Miller & Mr Williams two of the trustees of Harpersfield, it having been decided that she belonged to Ashtabula County having been a resident of Harpersfield for three or four years

Green, Mary

Green, Child

35

C

C

Oct. 16th 1867

Mary Green, aged 24 years and her Child aged about 2 years residents of Mentor were Brot to the Infirmary by E. W. Bond one of the Trustees of sd Township the application was approved & Endorsed by Mr McClelland one of the Directors of the County.

Green, Mary

Green, Child

35

L

L

Nov 4th 1867

Mary Green took a pass for Cleve took her Child with her 

Robinson, Willie

35

C

Nov 11th 1867

Willie Robinson a Colord Boy, Eleven years old, from Mentor the application Endorsed by Mr McClelland one of the Directors. the Boy has been sick since June first, & now has an abscess just below the hip, & is very feeble

Robinson, Willie

35

D

May 2d 1868

Willie Died & was buried in the ground belonging to the Infirmary

Hamilton, Andrew

35

L

May 5th 1868

Andrew Hamilton left the Infirmary his son (who lives at the south), agrees to provide for him

Fougal, Nicholas

36

C

L

Nov 11th 1867

Nicholas Fougal, a German, or Russian, was Brot to the Infirmary by Hez'h. Cole, by permission of Mr Childs.. Nicholas is Insane, and but very little information can be gained from him, as to his residence or where he came from ___

Nicholas ran away

Stockham, Lucy Mrs.

36

C

June 30th 1868

Mrs. Lucy Stockham was Brot to the Infirmary by Mr Upham one of the Trustees of Kirtland application endorsed by Mr. Rogers Director. Aunt Lucy is nearly eighty years old has no home of her own & is troublesome in the neighborhood where she lived, is thought, by some, to be a little deranged once belonged to the Mormans & lived near the Temple in Kirtland

The Directors paid Mr Upham for bringing Aunt Lucy to the infirmary_. $4.00

also for bringing her goods at another time $4.00

Also paid the family where she had been living to return her goods 21.50

                               $29.50

Amt carried to page 58

Green, Polly

37

C

Dec 19th 1867

Polly Green, was brot here by Mr Baker of Willoughby, in the Sixty ninth year of her age nearly, or quite Blind, is in destitute circumstances. Permission was given by Mr Childs Director.

Beebe, Arvila Arvila

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

C

C

July 6 1868

Arvila Arvila Beebe, is about 16 years Mary Dolly Beebe, is about 10 or 11 Came here with their Mother Mrs Beebe (who is Step Mother to Lucy) the girls are to stay, till they can be provided with better places

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

L

Feby 15 [1868]

Mary Dolly Beebe was taken away by her Mother

Beebe, Arvila A.

38

L

Feby 29 [1868]

Arvila A. Beebe went away of her own accord

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

C

April 25 [1868]

Mary Dolly returned

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

L

[April 27 [1868]

Mary Dolly went to Mentor

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

C

May 1st 1868

Returned by order of Mr McClelland

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

L

July 10 [1868]

Mary D. went to live with Mrs Stockwell.

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

Aug 1st [1868]

Mary ran away went to Mentor to her Mother

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

C

March 3d. 1869

Mary Dolly was Brot back to the Infirmary by order of Mr McClelland one of the directors

Beebe, Mary Dolly

38

L

May 10th 1869

Mary Dolly went to live with Mr Mead in town

Eddy, Porter

39

C

March 13, 1868

Porter Eddy a resident of Concord Township, 61 years old, a Batchelor, has been an invalid for more than 30 years. Came here on application of the Trustees of sd Township.

The order given by Asa Childs, Director

Mentor, Mata

40

L

Aug 12th 1868

Mata Mentor went to live with Mr Warren Ford

Mack, Mahitable

40

L

Nov 5th. 1869

Mahitable Mack was taken away by her Niece Mrs Snyder her husband agreeing to provide for her. Consent given by Mr Childs Director

Whitmore, Susan

41

C

August 11th 1852

Susan Whitmore Aged 56 years from Madison Township an insane person Imported by the Superintendent August 11th 1852 by Commisioners Orders Citizen Born

Whitmore, Susie

41

D

Oct 16, 1868

Susie Whitmore Died & was taken to Madison by Don Wyman & S.T. Tisdall

Williams, Henry

41

C

July 22nd 1852

Henry Williams aged 7 years from Madison Township Citizen Born his Father Poor refuses to support him Imported by Tho A Tisdale, H. F Griswold, Thomas King, Trustees July 22nd. 1852

Williams, Henry

41

L

Sep 8, 1852

[sideways in left column] Henry Williams left without leave Sep. 8, 1852

Waste, Mrss.

41

C

July 22nd, 1852

Mrss Waste aged 40 years from Willoughby Township suposed to be Citizen Born, Imported by R R Storm, H. Losey, trustees, received July 22nd, 1852 She is Insane at this time

Waste, Miss

41

L

April. 16, 1855

Miss Waste Her friends took her away and agreed to take care of her, april 16, 1855.

Williams, Mary

41

C

Janry. 6/53

Mary Williams Aged 8 or 9 years native Born Inclined to Idiocy from Madison Township, received Janry. 6/ 53 Imported by Thomas King, H F Griswold, the Trustees

Warren, Peter

41

C

Decr. 2, 1854

Peter Warren aged 18 native of Ireland verry sick with Brain Fever from the town of Painesville Resident Pauper Recd. Decr. 2, 1856 Wm. Croft, H. Higley, Trustees

Warren, Peter

41

D

December 13, 1854

[sideways in left column] Peter Warren Died December 13, 1854 and took by his friends and Buried in Painesville

Wilmot, Amos

42

C

Sep 13 1855

Amos Wilmot Aged 60 years Native Born Intemperate in his habits from Painesville Township received Sep. 13st. 1855 Imported by trustees Homer Higley, I. Spear

Whitney, Sarah

42

C

Octr. 23d, 1855

Sarah Whitney Aged 35 years Native Born from Mentor Township nearly blind Imported by the trustees John H Titus, Henry Munson

Whitney, Sarah

42

L

Nov 2 1855

Sarah Whitney, friends took her away and promised to take care of her

Whitney, Levi

Whitney, Sarah E. Mrs.

Whitney, Nathen

Whitney, Mary

Whitney, Sarah

Whitney, Helen

Whitney, Samuel

Whitney, Francis

42

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Oct 31 1855

Levi Whitney Aged 54 years and his

Wife Sarah E. Whitney Aged 34 years and his

Son Nathen Whitney aged 12 years and his

Daughter Mary Whitney Aged 10 years and his

Daughter Sarah Whitney Aged 8 years and his

Daughter Helen Whitney Aged 6 years and his

Son Samuel Whitney Aged 3 years and his

Daughter Francis Whitney Aged 2 years all Native Born from Painesville Township received Oct 31 1855 by Directors Orders

Wilson, Eliza

Wilson, Charles

Wilson, Hannah

Wilson, Geo.

42

C

C

C

C

1856 Jany 9

Eliza Wilson Aged 13 years

Charles Wilson Aged 7 years

Hannah Wilson Aged 5 years

Geo Wilson Aged 3 years

Native Born from Painesville township received Janry. 9 1856 Imported by Directors Orders By Supt

Whitney, Levi

Whitney, Sarah E. Mrs.

Whitney, Nathen

Whitney, Mary

Whitney, Sarah

Whitney, Helen

Whitney, Samuel

Whitney, Francis

43

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Sep 13, 1856

Levy Whitney & family left the infirmary to provide for themselves

Willson, George

43

L

Sep 9, 1856

George Willson left the infirmary was taken away by his Mother

Willson, Hannh

43

L

Oct 13, 1856

Hannh Willson left the Infirmary Was taken away by her Farther

Cunley, Jerusha

Cunley, Child

43

C

C

May 2, 1866

Jerusha Cunley & Child was Brot to the infirmary by order of J T Doolittle probably to remain but a short time

Wilson, Samuel

43

C

March 15 1867

Samuel Wilson, an Irishman by birth, resident of Wiloughby 50 years old has the dropsy & is otherwise disseased

Willson, Samuel

43

D

April 19, 1867

Samuel Willson Died and was buried in the Infirmary ground

Young, Alice

43

C

Dec 22, 1867

Alice Young, a Colored Girl about Nineteen years old, Destitute & in a family way. Application for admitance was made to Mr Childs - Director, & granted.

Young, Alice

Young, Baby Girl

43

B

B

May 24, 1868

Alice Young had a Child born, (a girl)

Young, Alice

Young, Child

43

L

L

Aug 7, 1869

Alice & Child were taken by Mr Young

Waite, Sophia Mrs.

44

C

Feby 26th. 1866

Mrs Sophia Waite was brot. to the Infirmary by Mr Shoemaker from Wiloughby, the order was made by Mr Childs. Mrs Waite is 58 years of age has been very Insane for a number of years. Mr Shoemaker agrees to pay one Hundred dollars a year

Waite, Sophia Mrs.

44

D

Apr 14th 1879

Mrs Sophia Waite Died and was taken by her Son in Law to Willoughby for Burial

Wheeler, Marvin

45

C

January 1855

Marvin Wheeler was brot to the Infirmary in January 1855 aged 53 years

Wheeler, Marvin

45

D

Jany 29, 1867

Marvin Wheeler Died Jany 29, 1867 & was taken by his Friends and buried in Evergreen Cemetery in a lot belonging to his Brother N.S. Wheeler. Thos Smith Sexton

Wood, Merton

45

C

June 20th 1867

Merton Wood aged Eleven years last Feby was Brot to the Infirmary by Mr Lawyer one of the trustees of Mentor the Boy has Fits & is nearly an Idiot

Brown, Dolly

45

L

Oct 29, 1867

Dolly Brown left the Infirmary & Started for Battle Creek Mich. To which place she belonged. having been a resident many years in Mich, Dolly was here, about five months.

Wood, Merton

45

L

January 23d, 1868

Merton Wood was taken away by his Mother. she says she can take care of now, & will do so.

Wood, Merton

45

C

April 26th. 1868

Merton Wood was brot Back

Wood, Merton

45

L

Nov 3, 1870

Merton Wood Mother came for him & took him home with her

Rose, Lyman Mr.

46

C

July 27 1866

Mr. Lyman Rose was brot to the Infirmary by order of I. F. Blair & Eli Olds, two of the Trustees of Madison, the order was Endorsed by J. T. Doolittle Esqr

Mr Rose has been a resident of Madison for thirty five years is over Eighty years old in a destitute condition is partialy insane & is roving about & ought to be taken care of--

Rose, Lyman

46

L

Aug 17, 1866

Lyman Rose was taken away by his son Henry Rose. He[?] giving bonds[?] that his father should not become Chargable to the County

Rose, Lyman

46

C

June 23, 1867

Lyman Rose was Brot to the Infirmary by the trustees of Perry was so troublesome the people could not endure it any longer

Rose, Lyman

46

D

January 18th. 1868

Mr Rose Died & was taken to Madison, at the expense of his Son in Law D. Mc.Williams

Rose, Lyman

47

Oct 1st/ 68

Painesville Oct 1st/ 68 at this date D McWilliams Esq Son in law of Lyman Rose, called at the infirmary and stated that until recently he had supposed Mr Rose to be dead, and regretted exceedingly to find him in the Infirmary Mr Rose being brot to the infirmary $113.02 (currency value) the same was placed to his credit, and Mr McWilliams arranged for his future support at $3.00 per week

Rose, Lyman

47

Jany 22/ 68

Lyman Rose having died Mr McWilliams has this day settled the board & clothing a/c of Lyman Rose according as above arranged Asa Childs Infy. Director

Rose, Lyman

47

The Amt paid by Mr McWilliams in addition to the $113.02 was $43. 98 which was several dollars more than was strictly due as previously arranged Asa Childs

Moore, John

48

C

January 30th. 1868

John Moore was brot to the Infirmary by Mr Willson one of the Trustees of Willoughby Sd Moore says he is a resident of Maryland is fooliush [?]or a little deranged [?] or both [this page has very bad bleedthough]

Moore, John

48

L

Aug. 19th 1868

John Moore left was passed to Cleveland

Moore, John

48

C

Feby 5, 1870

John Moore returned

Crofoot, Gideon

49

C

January 28 1868

Gideon Crofoot came to the Infirmary & finaly made an arrangement with the Directors to stay, by paying two Dollars a week for his board, to be paid in advance. Expects to stay till Spring

Crofoot, Gideon

49

L

Feby 28 1868

----4 weeks & 2 days-----

Gideon Crofoot left --paid $6.75

Beebe, Ezevine Mrs.

49

C

Sept 23, 1869

Mrs Ezevine Beebe, wife of Saml. Beebe, was brot to the Infirmary by Mr Wilson, one of the Trustees of Willoughby, her husband left her in destitute circumstances, and in a family way, is a resident of Willoughby & is of age Th[small scribble] application was Endorsed by Mr McClelland one of the Directors of the Infirmary

Beebe, Ezevine Mrs.

49

L

Sept 30th 1869

Mrs Bebee went to the Fair and didnot return

Crofoot, Gideon

49

C

Oct 16, 1872

Mr Gideon Crofoot Came here by the consent of Mr Rogers Der

Crofoot, Gideon

49

L

Jan 8, 1873

He crold out of the window & left for parts unknown

Crofoot, Gideon

49

C

9- [Jan 15?, 1873]

 Came back

Crofoot, Gideon

49

L

Oct 21, 1875

He left to care for himself

Crofoot, Gideon

49

C

Nov 2 [1875]

He camback

Jones, Caroline

50

C

Oct 1865

Caroline Jones came back to the Infirmary in Oct 1865

Jones, Caroline

Jones, Baby Girl

50

B

B

Jany 10, 1866

Had a Child born Jany 10, 1866 The Child is of the Female Persuasion

Jones, Caroline

Jones, Baby girl

50

L

L

Fby 7th/ 66

Caroline left took her Child with her & is staying over town.

Wellwood, William

50

C

Janary 11 1866

William Wellwood was brot to the infirmary by L.O. Lockwood one of the trustees of Perry Township application Endorsed by A Childs one of the Directors of the Infirmary The boy is Seven years old and was born in Painesville Township

Wellwood, William

50

L

Januy 12, 1866

William Wellwood was taken away by Mr Butkin [Butler?]who said he would see that the boy was taken care of

Curtis, Allice

50

C

Jany 18th 1866

Allice Curtis was brot to the Infirmary by order of Mr Childs she was living at the Parmly House & was taken lame & could not work, Irish by birth.

Curtis, Alice

50

L

April 16th 1866

Alice Curtis left of her own accord, said she was going to Buffalo

Jones, Nancy

Jones, Riley

Jones, Albert

Jones, Caroline

51

C

C

C

C

July 22nd. 1852

Nancy Jones aged 33 years Citizen Born received July 26nd. 1852 Imported by Milo Harris, L Shepard trustees from Painsville Township

Also Riley Jones aged 3 years

Albert Jones Aged 6 years [received July 22nd. 1852]

Caroline Jones Aged 8 years received July 22nd. 1852

Jones, Nancy

Jones, Riley

Jones, Albert

Jones, Caroline

51

L

L

L

L

August 10th, 1852

Mr Jones took his wife and Children from the Infirmary August 10th, 1852 in my Absence left no security Against further cost Supent.

Jones, Mr.

51

C

Augst 20/52

Returned the od[? maybe abbrv for without?] Nancy and her Children Augst 20/ 52

Jones, Nancy

Jones, Riley

Jones, Albert

51

C

C

C

Octr. 18 1852

Nancy Jones & Albert and Riley returned to the Infirmary Octr. 18 1852 [this entry sideways in left column]

Johnston, Cathrine

51

C

Jany. 7/ 53

Cathrine Johnston Aged 40 years a Native of Ireland from Willoughby Township an Intemperate Woman received Jany. 7/ 53 Imported by the trustees J.V. Vial, H Losey

Johnston, Cathrine

51

L

25 Feby. / 53

[Cathrine Johnston] Left the Infirmary on the 25 Feby./ 53 without an Order and Discharged March 1/ 53 by Directors Order [Entry in left column]

Kleber, John

51

C

Augst 24/ 1853

John Kleber Aged 18 years a Native of Germany received Augst 24/ 1853 by application of trustees, T Spear, Wm. Carter

Kleber, John

51

D

September 1st 1853

John Kleber Died September 1st. 1853 of Dysenterary and buried in Infirmarys Burial ground. [Entry in left column]

Jones, Nancy

51

C

August 27 - 1856

Nancy Jones Returned from Colombus August 27 - 1856 prononced incurable by J.T. Doolett Director

Eddy, John

51

C

Sepetember 7 - 1856

John Eddy Returned from newburg to the Infirmary incurable by John Mosier Sepetember 7 - 1856

Jones, Nancy

52

D

Aug 19th. 1865

Nancy Jones died and was buried in the Infirmary Burying ground

Green, Fidelia

52

C

August 14 1866

Fidelia Green, a resident of Mentor aged about twelve years old Deaf & Dumb and badly disseased in her head - has no means of support, She was brot to the Infirmary by J. McClelland one of the trustees of Mentor township The order was Endorsed by Asa Childs, Director.

Whitney, E.

52

C

Oct 20 1870

E Whitney was sent here by Mr HC Beardly & A Teachout the Trustee of Painesville. He was sick with the ague

Whitney, E.

52

L

Nov 2, 1870

He left on his oneacord

Green, Fidelia

52

C

Nov 14, 1870

Fidelia Green came back from Decons Barnes & is sick

Green, Fidelia

52

Dec 1, 1870

It was desided by the directors that she should stay at the Infirmary if she could not be prevailed on to return & she could not

Green, Fidelia

52

C

Nov 7 1871

Mr Barnes brot her back coud not live with her

Bennet, Mary

53

Aug 22 1866

Mary Bennet

Huffman, Cavin

53

C

Nov 7 1870

Cavin Huffman was ordered to the infermary by the Trustees of painesville Mr H C Beardley A C Baily[?] & indorst by Mr Rogers derector of the infermary He is 21 years old & was borne in the state NY & is clamed to be insane

Hufman, Calvin

53

L

Jan 22, 1871

Calvin Hufman left of his oneacord & his folks report gon to Cleveland

Gray, Emma

54

C

Feby 6th. 1868

Emma Way Gray was brot to the Infirmery by E. W. Bond one of the Trustees of Mentor the application was Endorsed by Mr McCleland one of the Directors of the County. Emma is about 22 years of age

Gray, Emma

Gray, Baby Girl

54

B

B

April 17th. 1868

Emma had a Daughter Born

Gray, Emma

Gray, Baby Girl

54

L

L

May 3d. 1868

Henry Gray, husband, of Emily took her & her Child, away, said he would take care of them. Went to Mentor to live

Wellwood, Willie

55

C

May 26, 1868

Willie Wellwood was brot from Perry by Mr Gaylord. the boy is not a resident of this County but is supposed to be a resident of Elkhart Indiana, to which place it is thought best to send him the boy is Eleven years old

Wellwood, Willie

55

L

Aug 10, 1868

Willie Wellwood was taken by Mr Wm. Thomas of Madison he agreeing to provide for him

Willson, Charles

56

C

Nov 9th 1868

Charles Willson came to the Infirmary by order of Mr McClelland Is in poor health. 46 years old a native of Scotland, has resided in this County more than one year (So he says)

Wilson, Charles

56

L

April 1st. 1869

Charley left

Sanders, William

56

L

Sep 25, 1872

William Sanders left to live Mr Woodworth of Madison

Sanders, William

56

C

Nov 13, 1875

He cam back to stay

Curtis, Nathaniel

Curtis, Sarah

57

C

C

Dec 24th 1868

Nathaniel Curtis.

Sarah Curtis his wife, came to the Infirmary by order of Directors, the old gentleman is nearly 85 years old, the old lady nearly 78 [years] both in comfortable health

Curtis, Sarah

57

D

Dec 14th. 1869

Sarah Curtis died & was taken by her friends & buried in the Cemitary in a lot owned by the Baptist Church & Society. She was buried on the 15th

Curtis, Nathaniel

57

D

April 19, 1871

N. Curtis died & was taken by his frinds & buried beside of his wife in the bering grond

Saunders, William

57

C

Dec 21, 1868

William Saunders Came to the Infirmary to stay for a few weeks Mr Homer Nellis proposing to pay a small sum for his board the amount to be decided after we assertain what the Boy can earn. amt agreed upon $1.50 pr week. Willie was here a little over thirteen weeks. $19.50

Saunders, William

57

L

March 25th. 1869

Left March 25th 1869

Saunders, William

57

C

Feb 16, 1871

Return by the order of the Trustees M C. Berdsley & A C Baely[?] & sation[?] d[?] by Mr Rogers Dect He is a resident of Painesvill & is 25 yers old

Stockham, Lucy

58

Jany 1st. 1869

Acct Lucy Stockham Dir. acct Brot from page 36th Amt Brot Forward $29.50

Paid Mr Rogers one of the Directors for his services in her case $4.75

Stockham, Lucy

58

L

May 11, 1870

Lucy Stockham left on her oneacord & went to Salun

Stockham, Lusa

58

C

June 16 [1870]

Lusa Stockham was brot back from Salum at the cost $13.55 by t Webster

Stockham, Lucy

58

D

Dec 19th. 1888 [1878?]

Lucy Stockham Died & was Buried in the Cemetery on the Infirmary lot

Battles, Cornelia

59

D

Feby 5th. 1869

Cornelia Battles Died and was buried in the ground belonging to the Infirmary

[in left column] Buried the 7th.

Flood, Amanda

59

C

Feby 16th 1869

Amanda Flood was Brot to the Infirmary, in destitute circumstances & poor health is 55 years old next July. From Painesville, Order made by Mr Rogers director

Flood, Amanda

59

L

Sep 23, 1870

She left of hur onecord To go & live with hur dorter in Mich

Flood, Amanda

59

C

Oct 31 [1870]

I went to town for hur [Amanda Hood] by the request of Mr Rogers

Francis, John C.

60

C

March 5th. 1869

John C. Francis was Brot to the Infirmary by Mr C.G. Crary one of the trustees of Kirtland township. Said Francis is deranged & it is thot to be unsafe for him to be with his family, he is about 45 years old & has but little property. the application was Endorse by Mr Childs, one of the Directors

Francis, John C.

60

L

April 9th [1869]

John C Francis Broke out of the Cell & went Home

Francis, John C.

60

C

March 4, 1871

John C Francis was brot back. The order has not com

Francis, John C.

60

L

April 8 1871

Brock out of his sell last night & it is suposed he has gon home

Francis, John C.

60

May 8, 1871

Went for him & loged him in jale for safe keping till further orders

Francis, John C.

60

C

[May] 12 [1871]

Went & brot hin to the Infirmary put hin close quarters

Francis, John C.

60

L

[May] 18 [1871]

 Brock jail & has left again pick his lock

Francis, John C.

60

[May] 20 [1871]

Went for him fond he had not been legally turned over to us & did not get him

Francis, John C.

60

C

Aprel 11, 1873

Went for him got Mr Scribner to help me log him in the sels

Robbins, Nancy

61

C

August 7th. 1852

Nancy Robbins Aged 28 years from Perry Township Citizen Born received August 7th. 1852. Imported by Don Wyman, Otis M Wood, Moss Thomson, trustees

Lewis, James

61

C

March 13 1869

James Lewis was brot to the infirmery having a sprained & bruised ancle & leg expects to remain only a few weeks order endorsed by Childs

Lewis, James

61

L

April 7th [1869]

James left nearly well

Rily, James

62

C

May 13, 1869

James Rily a resident of Madison, Native of Ireland 80 years of age last March. The application Endorsed by Asa Childs Director

Rily, James

62

May 20th. [1869]

Recd of Jas Rily Thirty five (35) Dollars to apply towards his board

Rily, James

62

June 4 [1869]

Paid Mr Rily two Dollars Cash.

Rily, James

62

L

June 9 [1869]

Mr Rily Discharged & left and went to Madison

63

June 7, 1869

To the Directors of Lake Co Infirmary

Gents___ Lot No 40, in Division 5, in Evergreen Cemetary, Stands in my name and is set apart & appropriated for the burial there of any and all “honorably discharged” Soldiers and Seaman of the Union forces of the U.S. in the late Rebelion, whether citizen or stranger to his death in our midst, or who may not be otherwise provided with a suitable burial place.

    Should the death of any Soldier or Seaman occur in the Infirmery, will you allow the burial of such deceased persons in the above named lot in sd Cemetary

     Let the brave defenders of our free institutions have an honored burial place. Though like the Son of Man, they may not have where, to lay their heads.

Painesville May 24, 1869 Yours &c

                                      Jerome Palmer

A true copy of the original which is on file in this office

                W. Barnes, Supt Infirmary

June 7, 1869

Huntoon, Samuel

64

C

June 11th. 1869

Samuel Huntoon a resident of of Concord Township 75 years old has been partialy paralyzed & is otherwise in feeble health. The application was made to the Directors by Elijah Brown, Jason Jewel, Jacob Morse

Trustees of Concord Township

the application endorsed by Mr Rogers one of the Directors of the County. - [from left column] June 8th Endorsed

Huntoon, Samuel

64

D

Aprel 11, 1871

Mr Huntoon departed this life at 1 PM & his brother is to take his remanes to Laroy for beral

Huntoon, Samuel

64

[Apr] 12, [1871]

His Brother & frends came for him & took his remans to Laroy for berial

Woolcott, Wyatt

65

C

June 28th. 1869

Wyatt Woolcott was brot to the infirmary by Erastus Parmly one of the Trustees of Mentor Mr Rogers (one of the Directors) coming with him & giving permission___

Sd Woolcott says he is 77 years old has followed pedling several years & we think he is not a resident of this County. On Monday Saturdy 26th he was in Mentor at Mr Hopkins & at about 8 o.clock in the morning of Monday 28th Cut his throat with a razor The jugerly vein not being severed Dr Beardsley was called, sewed up the wound & dressed it Account of the mony found on Wolcott is entered on the Day Book page 125

Woolcott, Wyatt

65

D

Aug 2d. [1869]

Wyatt Wolcott Hung himself about 12 o.clock at noon

Woolcott, Wyatt

65

[Aug.] 3d. [1869

He was buried in the ground belonging to the Infirmary

Prentice, Charlotte Mrs.

66

C

July 20th. 1869

Mrs Charlotte Prentice was Brot to the Infiramry by permission of Mr Rogers one of the Directors. Mrs Prentice is a resident of Painesville about 30 years of age, is an inviled & has been so four or five years

Mack, Ella

66

C

[July] 20th. 1869

Ella Mack came with her

Mack, Ella

66

L

[July] 27th. [1869

Ella went to Chardon with her sister, Amilia, She, agreeing to provide for her & see that Ella had a good place.

Prentice, Charlotte

66

L

[July] 29th [1869]

Mrs. Prentice left for Canada, said she could take Care of Herself

Prentice, Charlotte

66

C

Oct 14 1869

Mrs Prentice returned by Permission of Directors.

Doan, Lucy

67

C

Oct 8th. 1869

Lucy Doan was brot to the Infirmery by Mr Metcalf of Kirtland the application Endorsed by Mr McClelland one of the Directors

Doan, Lucy

67

L

Sept 15 1873

She left & has not been back

Arnold, William

68

C

Oct 22, 1869

William Arnold Came to the Infirmery by Direction of H.C. Beardslee & A Teachout Trustees of Painsville. Said Arnold is 70 years old

Arnold, William

Fox, Mrs.

68

L

L

Feby 25th. 1870

Arnold left taking Mrs. Fox with him. Said they were to be married when they got to Springfield Penn. went on the Cars

Denton, Charlotte

69

C

Januay 25th. 1870

Charlotte Denton a resident of Madison 13 or 14 years old is an Orphan & destitute & has no relatives or friends to take care of her was Brot to the Infirmary by Mr Martin Rand one of the Trustees of Madison. the application was Endorsed & approved by Mr Rogers one of the Directors of the County

Higgins, Mary

70

C

July 1, 1870

We went & got Mary Higgins & brot hur to the In. by the order of the Trustts AC Berdley AC Bartg. Suposed to be 45 yers old. By A H Oster & M Brick &c.

Higgins, Mary

70

L

[July] 10 [1870]

She was taken to Clevland

McGiffin, M. J.

70

C

Dec 2 1876

M J McGiffin cam here for she has mo home here

McGiffin, M. J.

70

L

Jan 25 [1876]

She left to care for hurself

Hughes, Fanny

Hughes, Boy Child

71

C

C

July 31st. 1852

Fanny Hughs and Child aged 24 years and Child 2 years from Willoughby Township received July 31st. 1852 Imported by H Losey R P Stone trustees Partly insane Native of Ireland.

Hughs, Fanny

71

L

March 12/ 53

[in left column]Fanny Hughs left the Infirmary March 12/ 53 left her boy at the Infirmary

Hughs, Fanny

Hughs, Boy Child

71

L

L

25 April 53

Fanny Hughs left with husband and took her child with her on the 25 April 53 by Order of Directors

Harvey, Theophilus

71

C

Janry. 31/ 52

Theophilus Harvey aged Thirty Nine years Native of Scotland brought here with his hands badly Frozen and is likely to be a charge all the days of his life from mentor township received Janry. 31/ 52 Imported by James Prouty, D.B. Hart, AS Bostwick, Trustees

Harvey, Theophilus

71

L

8 January 1854

[sideways in left margin] Theophilus Harvey went of with Mary Marsh on the 8 January 1854 and get Maried

Michael, Hoose

71

C

Decr. 6th. 1853

Hoose Michael aged 54 years Born in Schoharie County NY Intemperate in strong drink Received Decr. 6th 1853 Imported by Wm Ackley, DB Wurt, trustees Mentor Township

Mac Alister, James (AKA Glass, James S.)

71

C

D

Dec. 16th. 1854

James MacAlister Alias James S Glass Aged from 40 to 50 years native of Virginia A Transient Pauper. Amitted Decr. 16th. 1854 he had a large Wen on his throat. and Died Decr 27 1856 and Buried at the Infirmarys Burying ground

Glines, Thomas

72

C

March 25, 1870

Thomas Glines came to the Infirmery for a short time till he can git work

Glines, Thomas

72

April 11 [1870]

Concluded to stop for the sumer for the consideration of $5.00 per Month

Glines, Thomas

72

July 11 [1870]

By the order of the derctors no more pay by the month

Glines, Thomas

72

L

Augest 16 [1870]

Left on his ownacork to care for himself

Glines, Thomas

72

C

Sep 26/ 70

By an order from Mr Rogers he is permited to return

Glines, Thomas

72

L

Mar 16, 1871

He left with his cousen Mrs Owin for the sumer

Glines, Thomas

72

C

May 30, 1871

 Came back he finds the poor house is not the worst of places

Glines, Thomas

72

L

Sep 9, 1871

He levist by the consent of the derctors Mr Rogers & Mr Ladd to live with his cousen

Glines, Thomas

72

C

Dec 18, 1871

He cam back to stay

Glines, Thomas

72

L

Aprel 8, 1872

He left to work fo himself or to work out

Glines, Thomas

72

C

Nov 21 [1872]

He has return

Glines, Thomas

72

L

Aprel 1 1875

He left to care for himself

Glines, Thomas

72

C

June 21 [1875

He came back

Lynch, Patrick

73

C

Augest 3, 1870

Patrick Lynch was brot here by the order of the Trustees & santion by A C Childs De. He is 52 years old he is a resident of Willoughby & was born in Ialand

Lynch, Patrick

73

L

1872 Augest 13

He left to live with his Brother in Willoughby

Lynch, Patrick

73

C

Nov 13 1874

He return from his brother

Lynch, Patrick

73

L

Aprel 1 1875

He left for his Brothers

Lynch, Patrick

73

D

Apr 10th 1881

Patrick Lynch died and was taken by the catholic Priest - buried in the Catholic Grounds Age 63 Years

Chatman, Lucina

Huntington, John

74

C

C

Augest 15, 1870

Lucina Chatman was born in Madison Lake Co. Ohio. Is twenty six years old & is a resident of Madison at the present time

John Huntington hur

sun is three years old

The above mentioned persons have permission to be received as porpers in to the Infirmery of Lake Co

       Asa Chiles

        In Directors

Chatman, Lucina

Chatman, Baby Girl

74

B

B

Augest 16 1870

Lucina Chatman was delivered of a chile a gurl

Chatman, Lucina

Huntington, John

Chatman, Baby Girl

74

L

L

L

Sep 15 [1870]

She left of her oneacord & John Huntington hur son went with hur & baby

Myars, Mr.

75

C

Sep. 16th. 1870

Went to the Planter House by order of F Rogers Dir'r brot a trancient Man by the name of J Myars sick with fever born in N.Y. & 33 years old

Myars, Mr.

75

D

Sep 26 [1870]

He breth his last at 7 last night & was beared to day in the Infirmry semetry Mr Tribly oficiated pad him $1[.]00

Fond on his purson $2.20 The coffin cost $12.00

Myars, Mr

75

May 2, 1871

Was taken up by Mr Smith the undertaker by the order of Mr Parmer & inturd in the Semetry of Piainesville on a lot set apart for Solgers

Wicks, Suson

76

C

Sep 26, 1870

Mr Rogers brot me order that Suson Wicks was sick at Mr G.F Calenders went on there for hur & brot hur

Wicks, Suson

76

L

Jan 30, 1871

De Sealy sent for hur to work & she went

Wicks, Suson

76

C

Nove 20 1875

She cam back for to stay

Wicks, Suson

76

L

Dec 8 [1875]

We sent hur to Chagogo hur residnts is Shampla in Ill

Pick, Hannah

77

C

Oct. 21, 1870

Hannach Pick was brot here by hur husband by an order of Mr Chiles given June 1, 1870 she is sixty three years old was born in Ingland. She is 63 old He is to pay $1.50 per wek for hur bord. She is insane & has been for 14 years

Pick, Hannah

77

L

March 22 1871

Hur sun came for hur & took hur home with him to the mud mills

Pick, Hannah

77

C

May 19, 1871

I went for hur to help nurse

Pick, Hannah

77

L

Nov 1, 1873

She is discarge & hird at $2.00 per month

Pick, Hannah

77

C

[Nov] 28 [1873]

She fel & fracturd hur hip & has becom an inmate