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Athens County Home Register, Volume 1, 1857-1884 Pages 0-83 *REFRESH your browser to reflect the updates each time you visit!** These records are transcribed from microfilm. I have done my best to transcribe exactly as written. Any notes of my own or possible transcriptions will be contained in ( ). Please check the film yourself to confirm actual record. Some obvious misspellings have been corrected but Names are transcribed exactly as written. As always, refer to the original microfilm for certainty. This microfilm can be found at the Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio. When a name is spelled differently in the SAME entry, the new spelling is also bolded. ©Transcribed by Julie L. North-Heininger 2003,2004,2005 Jonathan Rutter and wife and seven children was sent to the Infirmary July 5, 1857 by the trustees of Trimble Township. Not admitted by the directors. Left on the 10th of July 1857Thomas Lambert was admitted to Infirmary Dec. 20, 1857 by order of Directors. Residence of Athens County some 30 years. No settled place. Occupation a miller. Habits Intemperate badly burnt, healthy but destitute. Thomas Lambert left Infirmary on Own account. Cured the 20th of Jan. 1858. Burial Clothes for T. Lambert, April 6th, 1861 and coffin made by William Young. $5.00 William Wear (Weas, Weav) found dead on the bank of Ohio canal January 5, 1858. Buried in the County Burial ground. No. 2 Range One James Tittle being sick received out door relief from Athens County Infirmary Oct. 11, 1860. Age 25 years, birthplace not stated, residence in Dover Township 2 years. Relief administered by order of G. F. Gould, Director. H. Fuller, Supt Robert Burns from Vinton County, State of Ohio admitted June 7th, 1859 as boarder. Left March 21st, 1860 Jonas Robbins from Vinton County, State of Ohio, admitted June 7th, 1859 as boarder, left July 7, 1860. Ellen Moore from Vinton County, State of Ohio, admitted May 7th, 1859 as boarder, left May 22, 1862. Louisa McGaw, admitted as a transient pauper May 31st, 1863. Left June 9, 1863 having no legal residence in County. James Tinkham was admitted to Infirmary May 6th/1857 By order of Trustees of Dover Township. Born May 1835, Aged 22 years in Dover Township Athens County Ohio. Destitute, Habits – Industrious, Present condition – Healthy with exception of Fits probably caused by worms. Enter by Order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Died October 3rd, 1892, Interred in July, Cemetery Post No. 17 William Courts was admitted to the Infirmary May 6th, 1857 By order of the trustees of Dover Township. Born the 28th of July, 1790, Age 66, in the Parish of mavylebone?. County of Middlesex, London, England. Present condition healthy excepting a slight attack of Rheumatism in the right shoulder. By trade a Taylor. Habits, industrious. Temperate for the last five years with some property consisting of a set of Tailors tools and some furniture, bed and bedding and kitchen furniture and dishes and good clothing. Enter by order of directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Reinstated, Nov. 21st. 1859, by order of Directors: paid? (Illegible word here..card?) to the Superintendent forty dollars/see page 55 E.F. Brown Supt. On Motion resolved that William Courts now an Inmate of Infirmary be permitted to live with and be used as a member of the family of Superintendent and hereafter. Infirmary Journal page 21 W.C. having recovered, left Infirmary March 15, 1858. Being allowed is (his?) Goods and Chattels. Returned to Infirmary the 21st day of November 1859 and died March 8th, 1864. Buried in (this next part is very hard to read) grave No. 29, range 1. cause of death lung fever. Samuel Foster age 54 years when registered. Born on the state of Ohio. Insane, the cause brought on by fits extremely indolent in person, yet healthy. Destitute having been County Charge the last 12 years. Admitted into Athens County Infirmary May 6, 1857 Entering by order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt Samuel Foster died the 4th of March 1858. Interment in the Athens Burial Ground Athens County (cut off here, sorry) Betsey Drain, age 45 years when registered. Born in the state of Maryland. Insane, the cause, family difficulties, quite harmless and indolent also healthy. (Has) been a County Charge the last 5 years. Admitted into Athens County Infirmary May 6, 1857. Entered by order of Directors. Waterloo Township. E. F. Brown, Supt. “365” Died Feb. 10, 1882. Buried in the Nye Graveyard. Charles Miller, Age 24 years when registered. Born in Fairfield County, State of Ohio. Insane, the cause extreme study. Healthy but indolent and destitute having been a County Charge the last 4 years. Admitted into Athens County Infirmary May 6, 1857. Entered by order of Directors. York Township. E. F. Brown, Supt. “365” Died December 6th, 1876. Interred in Grave No. 5 of Range No. 4Alfred Nickols, Age 22 years when registered. Born in Athens County, state of Ohio. Insane, cause unknown. Otherwise healthy, destitute, having been a County Charge the last 6 years. Admitted into Athens County Infirmary may 6, 1857. Entered by Order of Directors. Dover Township. E. F. Brown, Supt. Alfred Nickols died Sept. 25th, 1859. Interment made in the County Ground. No. 6 of Range One. Stephen Swett was admitted to infirmary May 7, 1857 by order of Trustees of Ames township. Born in the state of Maine 1772. Age 85 years, his habits are temperate but (page 3) indolent having a bad rupture. Been a Township Charge 5 years and destitute. Entered by order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Page 3John Hoff and family was admitted to Infirmary May 7, 1857 by order of Trustees of Ames Township. Born in the state of Virginia 1806, age 51 years, habits temperate but rendered helpless by being fleshy. Has been a township Charge for six years, at present indolent and destitute. Adaline Hoff, his wife, age 35 years, born in the state of Ohio, habits temperate and industrious but wish to remain with her husband to take care of him and her children. William Hoff, son of the above, age 7 years, born in Athens County, state of Ohio, healthy. Wyatt Hoff, son of the above, age 3 years, born in Athens County, state of Ohio, healthy. Entered by order of the Directors: E. F. Brown, Supt. Mrs. Adaline Hoff and her two children left Infirmary Sept. 9, 1857 on her own account: John Hoff by his own accord left Infirmary Nov. 20, 1857. All being legally discharged by the board of Directors. Caroline Green was admitted to Infirmary May 7, 1857 by order of Trustees of Ames Township. Born in Massachusetts, 1812. Age 45 years, habits temperate, indolent with deraignment, has been to the Lunatic Asylum at Columbus Ohio. Also been a township charge 4 years. Health Good but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Died May 29, 1871. Interred in grave No. 34, Range No. 2 John Six was admitted to Infirmary May 11, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Afflicted with rheumatism. Born in Pennsylvania age 52, destitute. Ester Six, his wife, born at Marietta, Washington County, State of Ohio, age 45, industrious and healthy. Martha Ellen Six, daughter of the above, born in Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio, age four years, healthy. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. John Six, wife and child left Infirmary Nov. 16, 1857 on their own account and finally discharged by the Directors.Andrew Jackson, son of Belinda Fletcher, was admitted to Infirmary May 10, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Born in Athens County 1845, age 12 years. Destitute but healthy. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. The indentures recorded in Dover Township July 2nd, 1857, page 12, Volume First (1). Phillip Harragan was admitted to infirmary May 11, 1857 by order of Trustees. Born in Parish Castle Island, Ireland, age 30 years, habits temperate, employment farming. Destitute, residence unknown: of Athens Township, by order of the Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Phillip Harragan left Infirmary Cured on the 18th of Aug., 1857. Being discharged by the Directors. John Dee was admitted to Infirmary May 11, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Born in the Parish of Dingle, County of Kerry (cont. page 5), Ireland. Age 35, habits temperate, employment labouring, destitute from accident on rail road, residence unknown. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 58 John Dee restored to health, Sept. 16th, 1858, being legally discharged. Susan Dutcher was admitted to Infirmary May 11, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Age 61 years. Temperate, industrious and healthy but destitute. Peter Dutcher, son of the above, age 20 years. Temperate partly industrious healthy. (no punctuation given for previous sentence). Born in York Township, Athens County, Ohio. Month and date not known when either was born. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Susan Dutcher departed this life July 23, 1866, cause of death old age, buried in county burial grounds. Grave No. 7 of Range No. 2. Peter Dutcher died March 13, 1892. Buried in County burial ground Post No. 12. Elizabeth Hallett was admitted to Infirmary May 12, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Age 34, Born in the State of Ohio. Temperate industrious and healthy but destitute. J. T. Hallett, son of the above, born in Washington County, Ohio, aged 10 years. Margarett Ann Hallett, daughter of the above, born in Washington County, Ohio, age 8 years. O. Hallett, son of the above, born in Hocking County, Ohio, age 6 years. William Hallett¸son of the above, born in Hocking County, Ohio, age 4 years. All Healthy. Former residence unknown. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 63, 86 Margarett Ann Hallett (indentures) recorded first of August in Clerk’s book of York Township. The indentures of Jacob F. Hallett recorded in Rome Township, Nov. 10, 1857. Orastin Hallett bound to Nook Tedrow of Rome Township, Nov. 20, 1888. E. Hallett left on her own accord Aug. 9, 1859. Being legally discharged by the directors. Levi Willison was admitted to Infirmary May 13, 1857 by order of Trustees of Lee Township, being a resident twenty four years. Intemperate in his habits. Born in the state Maryland in 1777. Age 80 years, occupation farming, has been a Township Charge for the first of last December. Healthy but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 48 Levi Willison left by his own accord Aug. 17, 1857 by notice to Directors. Returned Sept. 20. Since left (on) Oct. 10, 1857 being discharged by the Directors. James Washington Davis was admitted to Infirmary May 13, 1857 by order of Trustees of Lee Township. Born in the state of Virginia, has been a Township Charge from the first of April last(,) was left by a non resident. Age about 7 years, former residence not known, healthy but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. James Washington Davis, bound to Ruben Davis of Athens Township, farmer. On this the 17th day of November, A.D. 1860. Returned Nov. 30, 1861. By order of Directors. Left March 18, 1862 on trial. Returned March 31, 1863. Barbery Ann Smith was admitted to Infirmary May 14, 1857 by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Born the 29th of June, 1843 in Athens County, State of Ohio. Age 14 years, healthy but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Barba Ann Smith bound to Kimpton (or Kirnpton) of Trimble Township. A bad case, see page 124. John Paugh was admitted to Infirmary May 14, 1857 by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Born 1753, State of New York (cont.’ page 7), Day and month not known. Residence Forty years in said township. Age 104 when recorded. Helpless and destitute but temperate. We can not say indolent. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. John Paugh departed this life October 24, 1862. Interment made in the Infirmary Burial Ground, No. 20, of Range One. Cause of death Old Age. When he departed this life his age was 109 years as recorded, but his admittance paper states 95 years when received into the Infirmary. Joseph Petty was admitted to infirmary May 14, 1857 by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Born in said township, Athens County, Ohio. Weakly in body and deaf and dumb, yet still industrious and temperate. Residence all his life in said township, age 31 years. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Died Nov. 18, 1881 Archibald Dorough was admitted to Infirmary May 14, 1857, by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Born in New England in the year 1777, day and months not known, residence 40 years in said township. Age when recorded 80 years, temperate, industrious and healthy but destitute. Hannah Dorough his wife, born in New England in the year 1777, day and month not known. Residence forty years in said township. Age when recorded 80 years, temperate, healthy and industrious. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Hannah Dorough departed this life February the 2nd, 1863. Her age when died 86 years. Buried in the County Burial Ground No. 23 of Range One. Cause of death old age. Archibald Dorough died August 13th, 1866, entered in grave No. 8, R (range) 2. cause of death flux and old age. Eliza Homer was admitted to Infirmary May 15, 1857 by order of Trustees of Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio. Has most distressful fits. Age 36 years, born in Morgan County. Destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Eliza Homer died the 9th of June, 1857. Interment near her residence at the Radical Church Burial Ground. Andrew McKee was admitted to Infirmary May 25, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Trimble Township. Born in Alexander Township 1817. Age 40 years. Become Insane in 1841, sent to State Asylum. Discharged uncureable. Confined in County jail one year and then became Chargeable as a pauper to Trimble Township having been a resident of said township ten years, always or partially an idiot in action but withal healthy and can earn his living by proper attendance. Destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Died October 6, 1871. Entered in grave No. 6, Range No. 3 Ann Wilcox was admitted to Infirmary May 26th, 1857 by order of Trustees of Lodi Township, being a resident 25 years. Supposed age 45 years, supported by County the last four years and Township. Also an idiot but healthy being fully destitute but quite harmless. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Ann Wilcox departed this life Nov. 16, 1862. Interment in the Infirmary Burial Ground No. 24 of range One. Cause of death convulsions. Age when she died 50. Fredirick Tubbs was admitted to infirmary May 26, 2857 by order of Trustees of Lodi Township. Born in 1773, age 84 years, resided the last 40 years in said township. Occupation farming. Habits temperate. Born in the state of New Hampshire. Destitute being fully supported the last four years by the above township. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Fredirick Tubbs departed this life on the 29th of Sept, 1861. Interment in the Infirmary Burial Ground No. 17, Range One. Cause of death old age, being 88 years, 4 months and three days. Joseph Eator was admitted to Infirmary May 26, 1857 by order of Trustees of Lodi Township. Born in 1771. Age 86 years, blind. Resided the last 22 years in said township. Employment shoemaking and farming at present. Habits temperate. Born in Maryland. Destitute being supported the last four years by the above township. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Joseph Eator died the 1st of March, 1859. Interment in the County Ground. No. 3, Range One. Cause of death old age. Margaret Rider was admitted to infirmary May 29, 1857 by order of Trustees of Troy township. Residence 15 years, born in the state of Pennsylvania 1777. Age 80 years. Sober and industrious. Habits- has some property such as tow feather beds, good bedding, comforts blankets and a full supply of wearing apparel but needily. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Margaret Rider died the 9th May 1859. Interment in the County Ground, No. 4 of range One. Martha Purdam was admitted to Infirmary by order of the Trustees May 29, 2857 of Waterloo Township. Born in Perry County, State of Ohio in 1844. Age 13 years. An idiot, health good but destitute. Also William Purdam residence as above, born in Athens County 1850, age 7 years. Both have no means of support, healthy. See page 58 Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. William Purdham died the 21st of May 1860. Interment in the County Burial Ground. No. 12 of range One. Martha Prudham left Infirmary March 13, 1860 by orders and placed in Service? (light and hard to see) for good by G. Connett, Director. Cause of William Purdam death was consumption. Nathan Howell was admitted to Infirmary June 2, 1857 by order of Trustees of York Township. Born in the state of Maryland 1781, aged 76 years. Habits industrious and temperate but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Nathan Howell died the 27th of Sept. 1857. Interment at the Company’s Burial Ground. Martha Smith was admitted to infirmary June 2, 1857 by order of Trustees of York Township. Born in Bath County, Virginia 1827, age 30 years, habits not good yet temperate, industrious and healthy but destitute. Ellen Smith, her child, born in York Township, Athens County, Ohio, age 6 years, healthy. See page 31 Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Martha Smith and child sent from Infirmary for being Negligent in person and habits not commendable. March 8, 1858. Being discharged by the Directors. Isaiah Bradley was admitted to infirmary June 2, 1857 by order of Trustees of York (cont.’ page 11)Township. Born in Athens County state of Ohio 1832. Age 25 years. An idiot, healthy but destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Isaiah Bradley died Nov. 10, 1887, age 55 years according to date of admittance. But from appearances was considerably older. Was interred in Infirmary Cemetery. R.S. Dent, Supt. Lavina Shipman was admitted to Infirmary June 3, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Carthage Township. A resident 20 years. A native of Virginia, supported by said township the last 5 years. Decriped (decrepit) and infirm. Born 1779, aged 78 years, temperate, industrious, wholly destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Lavina Shipman departed this life December 31, 1861. Age 82 years. Interment in County Ground No. 18, Range One. Cause of death with consumption and old age. Sopronia Stout was admitted to Infirmary June 3, 1857 by order of Trustees of Carthage Township. Born in said township 1809, age 48 years. An idiot from infancy and a Charge to said Township the last 15 years. Healthy but wholly destitute. Entered by order of Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Saphronia Stout departed this life March 6, 1864 age 55 years. Buried in County Burial Ground range 1, No. 28. Cause of death severely burned by her clothes catching fire. Huldah Maria Danney was admitted to Infirmary June 26, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Born on Big Run, Muskingum County, State of Ohio, 1844. Month not known. Age 13 years. Subject to fits, health good otherwise but wholly destitute. Bound to Thomas Johnson August 20, 1857 and ran away from Johnson. She is decisively a bad case. (see entry on page 12 also) (cont. from pervious page) Bill of Goods furnished said Hulda Maria Danney (Dunney?) at Athens, 1 pair of shoes $1.25, One hose..20 cts., One shirt and dress..$1.00, amounting to $ 2.45; Conveyance to infirmary…$1.50, Doctor Blackston and Johnson Bill…$2.00 (=) $5.95 E. F. Brown By order of Directors. Hulda Maria Danney (Dunney), bound to Thomas Johnson August 20, 1857 of Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio and left his service without cause or knowledge of her whereabouts. She being a bad disposed girl. William McCombs was admitted to Infirmary July 21, 1857 by order of the Trustees of waterloo Township, age 45, born in Pennsylvania. Laborer, has fits, habits temperate but destitute. Mary McCombs, his wife, age 40 years, born in Vermont, healthy, temperate and industrious. Daniel McCombs, son of the above, age 12 years. Grizilda McCombs, daughter of the above, age 10 years. Alexander McCombs, son of the above, age 8 years. Rebecca McCombs, daughter of the above, age 6 years. All born in Pennsylvania, healthy. James E. McCombs, age 1 year, born in Athens County, State of Ohio, all needily. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. See page 38. For wife and family see page 39 & 40. Wm. McCombs and all his family left Infirmary Sept. 30, 1857 on their own account being restored to health, being legally discharged by the directors Henry Barnhart was admitted to Infirmary Sept. 10, 1857 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Born in the State of New Jersey 1802. Age 55 years. Disease liver complaint with chills and fever. Occupation basket maker, habits not known. Residence of Athens Township the last four years. Destitute. Mary Ann Barnhart, his daughter, age 21 years, born in the state of Pennsylvania, temperate (cont’ page 13). Hurman Barnhart, age 14 years with chills and fever, his son. All needy. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. Henry Barnhart died the 28th of Sept., 1857. Interment at the Company Burial Ground. Nathan Barnhart their present guardian has taken from Infirmary Mary Ann and James Barnhart Oct. 12, 1857. Cause of death the Venereal. Also Hurman Barnhart left infirmary without notice Jan. 21, 1858. Being discharged for so doing by the directors. William Courtney was admitted to infirmary Oct. 16, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township. Born in Athens County, 1846, age 11 years, healthy but destitute. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. See page 47 Wm. Courtney bound to Noah Tedrow of Rome Township. Ran away, indentures given up by directors April 10, 1858 Alexander B. Miller was admitted to Infirmary Oct. 20, 1857 by order of Trustees of York Township, born in Pennsylvania, age 31 years and a resident of York Township, Athens County 20 years. Habits intemperate, many years afflicted with fits and disease of the nervous system so as to deprive him of earning a living, therefore destitute. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. Alexander B. Miller died on the 5th of May 1860, Interment in the Athens County burial ground No. 11, of Range one. Cause of death the Venereal. Margaret Burk was admitted to Infirmary Oct. 20, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age 30 years, intemperate but industrious, healthy but destitute, born in Ireland. City of Cork and County. William Burk her son, age 2 years, born in Virginia. (cont’ page 14) (cont' from previous page) Also Thomas Burk her son, age 10 months, born in Athens Township, State of Ohio, Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. Margaret Burk (see page 13) returned to friends April 12, 1858, also her two children, with consent of the board of Directors giving her a legal discharge from the Infirmary. (Thomas Burk) Returned to friends with his mother and brother April 10, 1858, having a legal discharge from the Infirmary. John Cain was admitted to Infirmary November 13, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Dover Township, Athens County, State of Ohio. Born in the State of Pennsylvania, August 5, 1839. Age 18 years, habits sober, industrious. Present condition unhealthy cause by Ague, therefore destitute. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. John Cain sent from Infirmary March the 8th 1858 for being filthy in person, by order of the Directors, they granting his discharge. William Bates was admitted to infirmary December 22, 1857 by order of Trustees of Alexander Township, Athens County, Ohio. Born in Muskingum County, has been a resident of said Township and this county 10 years, whose age is 21 years, is troubled with epileptic fits, has had them occasional for six years that they have injured his mind, his previous habits have been regular but from exposure and such causes there is no dependence in him. He also owns or is heir to one sixth of a tract of land lying in Alexander Township, Athens County, State of Ohio, containing 60 acres, but withall needy, Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. William Bates left the Infirmary without notice January the 22nd, 1858, being discharged for so doing by the Directors. Martha Oard was admitted to infirmary January 10, 1857 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, Athens County, State of Ohio, age 26 years. Born in Pennsylvania and A. P. Sams, her child born in Athens County, aged 2 years and at present destitute. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. Eli T. Oard born in Infirmary the 8th day of March 1858. Eli T. Oard given to Samule Deston by his mother, April 20, 1858. A. P. Sams sent to his Grandfather by order of the Directors Feb. 21, 1858. Martha Oard left with her own accord April 28, 1858, being discharged. Margaret McLintick was admitted to infirmary March the 5th, 1858 by order of the trustees of Athens Township, Athens County, State of Ohio, age 28 years. Born in New Orleans city, state of Louisiana. Residence in Athens Township 2 years, occupation not good, habits the same, but destitute. Entered by order of the Directors E. F. Brown Supt. Margaret McLintick restored to health May 25th, 2858 being legally discharged by the directors. Canaan Township, March 15, 1858, Athens County infirmary. The Trustees of Canaan Twp. Have been called upon to assist Jeremiah Sulivan who is in suffering condition, has been confined to his bed by the ?Quinsy? and destitute, you are requested to take charge of the said Sullivan, age 43 years, occupation day laborer, habits temperate – birthplace County of Cork, Ireland. By order of the Directors, E. F. Brown, Supt. Jeremiah Sulivan restored to health May 5, 1858 being legally discharged by the directors. Athens Ohio, March 29, 1858, To the Directors of Athens Co. Infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township having received information that Mary Hallet, age 15 years, born in Virginia, Occupation (blank), residence unknown, is in a condition that ought to be relieved at public expense, you will therefore receive said Mary Hallet on account of Athens Township. By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Mary Hallet was taken away by her mother Nov. 20, 1859 with consent of the board of directors they granting her discharge from the Infirmary. Ames, April 1st, 1858, To the Directors of the Athens Co. Infirmary, Wheras there has been a complaint entered to the Trustees of Ames township that Emily Louns (Launs?) is in a destitute condition & stands in need of help, age five years old, Dec.4th (or 24th), 1857, you will therefore take charge of said pauper & oblige. By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Emily Louns (Launs) bound, by the Directors, to John Robinson of Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio, April 1, 1858. To the Directors of Athens Co. Infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township, having had application from Henry Shader who reports himself to be in a destitute condition on account of sickness and that he has no residence in this or any other County, age 52, occupation Drover, habits intemperate, you will receive the said Shader by order of Athens Township May 1, 1858. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Henry Shader left of his own accord May 15th, 1858, being legally discharged by the directors. To the Directors of Athens Co. Infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township, having received information that Josephine Fletcher, age 9 years, born in Athens County, Ohio, is in a destitute condition and ought to be relieved at public expense, you will receive said person by order of Athens Twp. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Jospehine Fletcher was bound by the directors to William Philips of Dover Twp., Nov. 18th, 1858. The Directors of Athens Co. Infirmary, The Trustees having received complaint from Michael Mechen, age 57 years, born in Dunagal County, Ireland; who reports himself sick and in a destitute condition and ought to be relieved at public expense, habits intemperate, occupation day laborer. You receive said person on account of Athens Township, July 20, 1838, by order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Michael Mechen restored to health Oct. 2nd, and left the Infirmary being legally discharged by the Directors. Rome, July 21st, 1858. To the directors of Athens County Infirmary, You will please receive Fanny Wickham, age 77 years June 6th, 1858. Born in the Westmorland Co., PA., ha bits rather indolent, healthy & blind, has been a resident of Athens Co. for the last 42 years. Destitute condition and ought to be relieved at pubic expense. You will receive said person by order of Rome Township. By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Fanny Wickham died January 15th, 1862. Interment in the County Ground No. 19 of Range one, cause of death Old age, her age when departed this life was 80 years, seven months and 9 days. Rome, July 21, 1858 To the Directors of the Athens County Infirmary, You will please receive Miss Rebecka James, age 61, January 20th, 1858; born in the State of Maine, habits industrious, healthy, rather inclined to ignorance, has been a resident of Athens County for the last 30 years, in a destitute condition and ought be relieved at public expense, you will receive said person by (order) of Rome Twp.; By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Rebecka James died on the 10th of January, 1860. Interment in the county burial ground No. 8 of Range one. To the Directors of Athens County Infirmary, You will please receive John Seanford, age about 70 years, born in Sara Oga County, State of New York, habits temperate & industrious, has been a resident of Athens County for the last 20 years, feeble health in a destitute condition and ought to be relieved by the public expense. You will receive said person by order of Rome Twp., Rome, July 21st, 1858. By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 37 John Seanford left Infirmary of his own accord Nov. 5, 1859. Being legally discharged by the Directors for so doing. Athens, August 10, 1858 To the Trustees of Athens County infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township having received application from Rhoda F. Berry of Hocking County, she being in a destitute condition and in need of temporary relief. Born in Indiana, age 20 years, occupation (asterisk mark), You will place said person on account of Athens Township. By order of Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Rhoda Berry left of her own accord Oct. 10, 1858 and legally discharged by the Directors for so doing. Athens, August 27, 1858;To the Directors of the Athens County Infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township having received application from Augustus Green who reports himself in a destitute condition. Born -----, Age 44 years, occupation Printer, residence unknown, habits intemperate, you will receive said person on account of Athens Township. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Austin Green restored to health Oct. 12, 1858 and legally discharged by the Directors. Athens, Sept. 20, 1857 (I think this should say 1858 since the reports are chronological and this falls in between two dates in 1858); To the Directors of Athens County Infirmary, The Trustees of Athens Township having received application from Andrew Allen, age 30 years, born in New York, occupation farmer, sick with chill and fever. No residence and reports himself in a destitute and suffering condition and ought to be relieved at public expense. You will receive said person by order of Athens Township. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Andrew Allen died Oct. 28, 1857 (again, I think this should say 1858) and was interred in the Infirmary Grave Yard No. 1 of Range 1. (Since this person is in grave No. 1 of range 1, it IS possible that the year of 1857 is correct, and just entered in the book in the wrong place.) York, Oct. 1st, 1858; To the Directors of the Athens County Infirmary, The Trustees of York Township having received application from William Hurly, age 16 years, born in Tuscaraws (sic) County, Ohio, who reports himself in a destitute and suffering condition, habits and occupation not known. You will receive said person by order of York Township, By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. William Hurly restored to health Oct. 31, 1858 and legally discharged by the directors. To the Directors of Athens Co. Infirmary, The Trustees of Alexander Township, having received application from Harman Barnhart who reports himself in a destitute condition. Born in PA., age 16, intemperate (Intemperate was crossed out) habits, has been a resident of Alexander Twp. For the last five years, occupation (asterisk), You will receive said person on account of Alexander Township. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Oct. 7th, 1858 Harman Barnhart left the Infirmary on his own account April 15, 1859, being legally discharged by the directors. Ames, October 16, 1858; To the Directors of the Athens County Infirmary, The trustees of Ames Township having received application from Betsy Hoisington, age 24 years, who reports herself in a destitute condition. Born in Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio. Age 24 years, previous habits industrious, present condition- fits, occupation (asterisk). You will receive said person on account of Ames Twp. See page 41, By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Betsy Hoisington left the Infirmary Aug. 19, 1859 by agreement to live with Mrs. Jackson at Amesville. The arrangement took place with her and G. Connett, Director. Sept. 2, 1858, John Six returned by order of Tesba Lindly, Director. See page 4. E. F. Brown, Supt. John Six left on his own will May 15, 1859. Being discharged for so doing by the Directors. Martha Ellen Six was re-admitted Dec. 7, 1858 for a time until the Superintendent can find a place for her; age 5 years as recorded, page the fourth. Entered By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Martha Ellen Six bound to Nathan Brown, Dec. 28. 1859 Patrick Cavinaw was admitted to infirmary Dec. 17, 1858 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township. Born in Ireland, age 41 years, a workman on railroad; also Elizabeth Cavinaw, his wife, age 35 years, born in Pennsylvania, both residence unknown; is in a destitute condition. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. The undersigned sent away for being lazy and indolent, Jan. 28, 1859. Patrick Cavinaw, By order of the Directors. Jonathan Smith was admitted to Infirmary Dec. 25, 1858, by order of the Trustees of Athens Township. Born in Sussex County, New Jersey, Age 83 years, habits temperate, occupation- day laborer, resident in the State of Ohio since 1806 of course Indigent. By order of the Directors; E. F. Brown, Supt. Jonathan Smith departed this life April 1st, 1864. Interred in county burial ground No. 31, range 1. John Sheerwood and family was admitted to infirmary Jan. 2, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Canaan Township. Born in Hampshire County, Virginia. Age 43, day laborer. Also his wife, Comfort Sheerwood, age 30 (or 39?), born in the above State and County. Residence in Harmony. Their children Bedelia Sheerwood age 12 years, I. C. Sheerwood, age 11 years, Adam Sheerwood, age 8 years, the above three born in Morrow County, Ohio. Mary Ann Sheerwood age 7 years, Mary Jane Sheerwood, Age 5 years, Francis Henry Sheerwood, age 3 years, all born in Vinton County, Ohio; George Gould Sheerwood, age 1 year, born in Athens County, Ohio; all being in a most destitute situation. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Comfort Sheerwood was sent to the Lunatic Asylum, Columbus, Feb. 1st, 1859, and John Sheerwood and family left on their own account Aug. 15, 1859, being legally discharged by the directors. Mary Mingus was admitted to infirmary from Athens Township Jan. 5th, 1859. Born in the State of Vermont, age 72 years, residence unknown but fully destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Mary Mingus was taken away by her son Calvin Mingus on March 5, 1859, by order of the Directors. Baily Wilson was admitted to infirmary from Athens Township Jan. 5th, 1859. Born in Muskingum County, Ohio, age 17 years, occupation farming, residence Athens Township, also destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Baily Wilson left the Infirmary on his own account Jan. 20th, 1859. Being legally discharged by the directors. Hugh Saffety was admitted to infirmary, age 26 years, from Athens Township, Jan 5th, 1859. Born in Carbon County, Penn., Occupation- day laborer, residence near Nelsonville. Also Eliza Saffety, his wife, age 36 years, born in Centre County, Penn., both being destitute and needy condition. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Hugh Saffety and wife restored to health, left on his own accord 20th of May, 1859, being discharged by the Directors. Uric Wilson was admitted to Infirmary from Athens Township Jan. 12, 1859. Born in Athens County, age 15 years, who reports herself in a condition needing immediate relief. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Urick Wilson restored to health was discharged by the Directors Jan, 1859 Michael Welch was admitted to infirmary from Athens Township, 16th Jan., 1859. Born in Ireland, age 30 years, a day laborer, residence unknown, having his arm out of place, being destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Being dismissed for imprudent conduct towards an Idiot. Jan. 28, 1859, by order of the Directors. Jane Gates was admitted to infirmary Jan. 17, 1859 being a proper resident of Athens County. Born in Hocking County Ohio. Age 32 years come March 31st, 1859. Been a widow this last three years and needs present assistance. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Athens Township. Jane Gates left the Infirmary on her own accord April 25, 1859. E. Gates died in March 1859 the daughter of Jane Gates, interment in the County Ground, Children’s Range No. 1. Catharine Calentine was admitted to Infirmary from Canaan township, Feb. 4, 1859. Where born not known. Age 35 years, her four children Frances Malinda Calentine age 8 years, John Calentine, age 6 years, B. H. Calentine age 4 years, the above three born in Meigs County Ohio; Liddy Ann Calentine age 15 months born in Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio, all being needy and destitute of everything. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 56 and 57 Catharine Calentine and her four children left the Infirmary on their own accord April 5, 1859. Being legally discharged by the Directors. Prudy Rutter was admitted to infirmary from Trimble Township Feb. 12, 1859. Born in Hocking County, Ohio on the 4th day of April, 1815, age 44 years, is in a suffering condition. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Left Infirmary on her own account. She being discharged by the Directors for so doing. Sarah Devor was admitted to infirmary from Trimble Township Feb 12, 1859. Was born in Athens County, Ohio on the 29th day of April, 1841, her age 18 years, is in a suffering condition. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Left the Infirmary on her own account, she being legally discharged by the Directors. Sidney Martin "colored" was admitted to Infirmary by order of Trustees of Athens Township Feb. 22nd, 1859. Being consumptive. Born in the state of Virginia, age 37 years, occupation-day laborer, is in a destitute and needy condition. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Sidney Martin died on March the 4th, 1860. Interment in the County Burial Ground, No. 10, of range one. Cause of death Consumption. John Saler was admitted to Infirmary from the Lunatic Asylum at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio by order of the Probate Judge of Athens County the 22nd day of Feb., 1859. Being from Canaan Township, being insane, born in Germany, age 33 years, being destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Athens Township John Saler left the Infirmary May the 3rd, 1860 without notice being considerable recovered from his Lunacy. Being discharged for so doing by the Directors. Mr. Peter Calentine having asked permission was admitted to Infirmary March the 8th, 1859. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 58 Mr. Calentine left with his family, April 5th, 1859 he being discharged with his family by the Directors. William Vought was admitted to Infirmary by Order of Trustees of Athens Township March 12, 1859, with a broken leg done by ruffians. By trade a carpenter, born in Summerset County, Pennsylvania, age 59 years, being in a nude condition. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. William Vought having in part recovered from the fractured and broken leg and ankle have left for his home Pennsylvania, being discharged by the Directors the 14th of March, 1863. Eliza Dempey was admitted to the Infirmary April 11th, 1859. By order of Trustees of York Township. She having three children the eldest age 8 years, 6 years and 1 year. Her age 32 years. Born in York Township, Athens County, Ohio. Having modest virtuous habits. Been a widow 15 months. Being Wholly destitute, living wholly on the charity of her neighbors. Entered by Order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Eliza Dempey left Infirmary on her own account April 13th 1859. Being legally discharged by Directors Catherine North was admitted to Infirmary April 19th, 1859 By order of Trustees of Dover Township. Born in the state of New York, Age 83 Years, Habits – Temperate and a member of the Methodist Church, Occupation – housekeeping, Is in a suffering condition. Enter by Order of Directors E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 36 Catherine North left Infirmary of her own will Nov. 1st, 1859. Being discharged for the present by the directors. ( I'm looking for more info on her, please email me at Julie@juliesgenealogy.com ) John Dee Jr., was admitted to the Infirmary May 5th, 1859 by order of Trustees of Athens Township, age 8 years. Birthplace the State of Vermont. Residence in Athens Township 4 years. Present condition destitute but healthy. Never been warned out. Entered by order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Mas (master) John Dee bound to Peter Fagan, Canaan Township, May 10th, 1859. Ellen Dee was admitted to Infirmary May 5th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens township, age 6 years, birthplace the state of Vermont. Residence in Athens Township 4 years, present condition destitute but healthy, never been warned out. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Miss Ellen Dee bound to Mr. Dickey, Dover township on May 19th, 1859. Rebound to James Wreaf of York Township March 17th, 1860. Johannah Goggin "or Johannan Richards" was admitted to infirmary May 5th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age 6 years, birthplace Pickaway County, Ohio. Residence 2 years in Athens Township. Present condition destitute but healthy. Never warned out. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Johannah Goggin returned home on Mr. Borgan order, October 1st, 1859. ( I assume Mr. Borgan was one of the directors, but I do not know for certain) John Goggin "(mother’s name Richards)", was admitted to the Infirmary May 5th, 1859. By order of the Trustees of Athens Township. Age 2 years, birthplace Athens township Ohio residence 1 year. Present condition destitute but healthy, not warned out. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. John Goggin returned on Mr. Borgan Order Oct. 1st, 1859. Rachel Stephenson was admitted to infirmary May 24th, 1859. By order of the Trustees of Trimble Township. Born in the State of New York, age 34 years, her son Jabes born in Trimble Township, Athens County, Ohio, age 3 years last March. She is in a suffering situation not able to take care of herself and child. Present condition destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Rachel Stephenson and her son Jabes are both discharged from receiving outdoor relief from the Infirmary by order of the Directors on May 12, 1863. Rachel Stephenson died August 14, 1904. Sarah Flowers was admitted to Infirmary May 25th, 1859 by order of Trustees of Athens Township, age 21 years, birthplace Athens County, Ohio. Residence in township 1 year, present condition destitute. . Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 35. Sarah Flowers left the Infirmary on her own accord July 25th, 1859 being legally discharged by the board of Directors. George W. Flowers was admitted to Infirmary May 25, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age nine months, birthplace Athens Township, Residence 9 months, present condition destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 35 George W. Flowers left Infirmary on their own accord July 25, 1859 being discharged with his mother, Sarah Flowers by the directors. Nancy Ann Flowers was admitted to Infirmary May 25, 2859 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age 9 months, birthplace Athens Township, residence nine months. Present condition destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 36 Nancy Ann Flowers left Infirmary on their own accord July 25, 1859 being discharged with her mother, Sarah Flowers, by the directors. John Graham was admitted to Infirmary May 30, 1859 by order of the Trustees of York Township, age 60 years, born in Pennsylvania, resident of York Township 30 years. Somewhat intemperate habits at present not very good, present condition destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. John Graham left the infirmary August 2nd, 1863 to live with his Son, discharged by the directors. Martha Starr was admitted to infirmary June 23rd, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age 32 years, birthplace not known, previous habits- prone to evil and conduct generally bad, her present condition is wholly destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Martha Starr left Infirmary on her own account June 28, 1859 but received full notice of her discharge by the Directors. Hugh Safferty was again admitted to Infirmary June 23, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens township, age 27 years, birthplace Pennsylvania, never warned out of said township, present condition destitute. See page 22. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Hugh Safferty was dismissed from Infirmary for being lazy July 15th, 1859. Discharged by the board of Directors. William Smith was admitted to Infirmary July 10, 1859 by order of Trustees of Athens Township, age 13 years, birthplace Athens County, Ohio being physical residence in the said township 13 years. Present condition destitute. See page 47 Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. William Smith left Infirmary on his own accord Oct. 15th, 1859 but finally discharged by Directors. William Fulson was admitted to Infirmary Aug. 9th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Troy Township, age 65 years, birthplace Albany, New York. Residence in the township 22 years, previous habits civil, half-witted creature; present condition no home, relatives or property he was warned out Aug. 1st, 1842 but gained his residence before. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. William Fulson died on the 21st of January 1860. Interment in the County Ground No. 9 of Range One. Cause of death was the stoppage of urine- the emission taken place from under the calf of each leg alternately. John Calaway was admitted to infirmary Aug. 17th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Carthage Township, age 34 years, birthplace Carthage township. Previous habits illness. Present condition- lives on his poor father, is a native of Carthage Township from birth. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 41 and 50 John Calaway left infirmary on his own accord Nov. 20, 1859 being discharged for the present by order of the Directors. James Graham was admitted to infirmary Aug. 26th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of York Township, age 22 years, birthplace York Township, residence 22 years, previous habits- temperate. Present condition deranged and sick. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. James Graham died Sept. 24th, 1859. Interment in the County Burial Ground, No. 5 of Range One. Cause of death from consumption. Daniel Zimmerman was admitted to Infirmary Sept. 2nd, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Canaan Township. Age 58 years, born Feb. 28th, 1801, birthplace on the Sea coming from Europe. Length of residence two years. Previous habits industrious. Present condition destitute, unable to work, never been warned out of said township, the reason not known. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Daniel Zimmerman left the Infirmary May 14th, 1860 on his own will and returned the 18th of May 1860. Daniel Zimmerman died Jan. 24th, 1864, buried in the County ground Range One, No. 27. Cause of death Sorafula and general debility. Susan French was admitted to Infirmary Oct. 11th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Waterloo Township, her age 36 years, birthplace Waterloo Township, length of residence in the Township cannot ascertain. Previous habits industrious. Present condition healthy but destitute, not been warned out of said township. Some years previous said Susan French was a resident of Scioto County, Ohio, how long she was there we cannot learn at the present. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Susan French gave birth to a male child May the 3rd, 1860. Named Hugh Thompson French. The above named boy was taken out of the Infirmary by his nominal grandfather Sept. 25th, 1862. Returned at a subsequent time and died Aug. 28th, 1868. Buried in Children’s Range, No. 23. Susan French died July 14, 1871. Interred in grave No. 2 of Range No. 3. Rebecca Six was admitted to Infirmary Oct. 17th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of York township. Age 22 years, birthplace York Township, length of residence in the said township 22 years. Previous habits-strolling about. Present condition sick and with the ladies fever. A native Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Rebecca Six left Infirmary with her own accord Nov. 28th, 1859. She being legally discharged by the Directors for so doing. Mary Ellen Richardson was admitted to infirmary Nov. 1st, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Lodi Township, age 17 years, birthplace- state of Illinois, length of residence in the township 10 years, previous habits- house keeping. Present condition- idiocy and inflammation of the eyes. Never warned out of said Township reason not known. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 136. Mary Ellen Richerson or Richardson left Infirmary Oct. 20th, 1860 to live with J. W. Sterling, Barlow, Washington County, State of Ohio. She being of age has been legally discharged by the Directors. Returned Sept. 16th, 1861. Left Aug. 17th, 1862. Returned Sept. 1st, 1862. Left Feb. 1st, 1863. Returned June 29th, 1863. Mary Ellen Richardson left Infirmary Sept. 12, 1864. Returned Nov. 7th, 1864. Heman Judd was admitted to infirmary Nov. 1st, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Waterloo Township. Age 89 years, birthplace- State of Connecticut, length of residence in township 21 years. Previous habits Industrious. Present condition healthy but helpless. Never warned out of said township. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Heman Judd died January the 5th, 1860. Interment in the County Ground, No. 7, of Range one. Cause of death old age. Catharine Murphy and her child Mary Murphy, 2 months old was admitted to (cont.’ on page 31) (con’t from page 30) Infirmary Nov. 7th, 1859 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township, age 25 years, birthplace Ireland, residence in the township 3 years. Previous habits not known. Present condition destitute. Never warned out. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Catharine Murphy and child left Infirmary with their own accord Jan. 15th, 1860 being legally discharged by the Directors. Martha Smith and her child Ellen Smith returned to Infirmary Oct. 5th, 1858 by order of George Connaught, Director. See page 10. E. F. Brown, Supt. Martha Smith died July 24, 1872. Interred in Infirmary Cemetery post No. 16. Cause of death general debility. Ella Smith died May 14th, 1898. Interred in County Ground post No. 41. Abbigail Hawk was admitted to Infirmary January 5th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Lodi Township, age 21 years, birthplace New Jersey. Length of residence 4 years. Previous habits- working generally about. Present condition – pregnant which unables the said Abbigail Hawk to obtain her living. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Abbigail Hawk gave birth to a male child Jan. 30th, 1860, named LeRoy Hawk. The above and child left the Infirmary with her own accord Feb. 21st, 1860. Being legally discharged by directors. James Beaty was admitted to Infirmary January 18th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Canaan Township, age 60 years, birthplace near Juniatta River, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Length of residence 5 years. Previous habits intemperate. Present condition disabled and destitute and not been warned out. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. James Beaty died on the 27th day of April, 1861. Interment in the County Burial Ground No. 14 of Range One. Cause of death the Flux and it’s attendants. Levi Paulk was admitted to Infirmary January 20th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township, age 46 years, birthplace Graham Station, Meigs County, State of Ohio. Residence in the township 8 years. Previous habits honest and temperate but indolent. Present condition- destitute of every comfort of life, has not been warned out of said township but is afflicted with rheumatism. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Levi Paulk left the Infirmary without notice. Died April 10th, 1860. Interment in the County Burial Ground in Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio. Cause of Death consumption. Mary Paulk, wife of Levi, was admitted to infirmary January 20th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township, age 31 years, birthplace Ames township, Athens County, Ohio. Residence in the township with her husband 8 years. Present condition wholly destitute of every necessary of life, never been warned out of said township. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Mary Paulk gave birth to a male child March 29th, 1860 named Hiram Russell Paulk. Mary Paulk left the Infirmary with her two children Sept. 12th, 1860 to be married. H. R. Paulk left the infirmary Sept. 12th, 1860 with his mother Mary Paulk, all being legally discharged. Hariet D. Paulk, a daughter of Levi and Mary Paulk was admitted to infirmary January 20th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township, age 10 years, birthplace Bern Township, length of residence 10 years. Present condition destitute, a native. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Hariet D. Paulk bound to George Carnes of Ames Township March 1st, 1860. Mary Ann Paulk daughter of Levi and Mary Paulk was admitted to infirmary January 20th. 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township. Age 8 years, birthplace in Bern Township, Athens County, Ohio. Present condition destitute, a native. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 154 Mary Ann Paulk bound to Wm. Carnes of Ames Township, March 1, 1860. Returned by order of Directors Dec. 19th, 1863. Left Infirmary April 1st, 1868 to seek her fortune. Elijah Paulk, son of Levi and Mary Paulk was admitted to Infirmary January 20th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township. Age 6 years, birthplace in Bern Township, Athens County, State of Ohio. Residence six years, a native. Present condition destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Elijah Paulk taken out of the Infirmary by Mary Paulk, his mother, Nov. 28th, 1860. Discharged by the Directors. Nancy Paulk, daughter of Levi and Mary Paulk, was admitted to infirmary January 20th, 1860 by order of the Trustees of Bern Township. Age 2 years, birthplace Bern Township. Present condition destitute, a native. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. Nancy Paulk left the Infirmary Sept. 12th, 1860 with her mother Mary Paulk. Discharged by the Directors. Jacob Decker was admitted to infirmary fro the Lunatic Asylum at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, by order of the Probate Judge of Athens County, State of Ohio, the 12th day of March, 1859, being from (cont.’ on page 34) Carthage Township, he being Insane, birthplace Pennsylvania, age 62 years, being destitute. Entered By order of Directors. E. F. Brown, Supt. See page 38 Jacob Decker left the Infirmary on his own account April 2nd, 1859. Discharged by the Directors. Page 34 (see last entry on pg 33 for 1st part of this page- Jacob Decker)
Lucy
Tinkham was admitted to the Infirmary March 11th, 1860. (Lucy Tinkham is daughter of Henry and Electa North, seen
later in Infirmary records) By
order of Trustees of Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio. Age 25 years, birthplace Athens County, length of
residence 25 years, previous
habits not known, present condition – destitute, a native (of township/county). Enter, by order of Directors. Hiram
Fuller, Supt. Lucy Tinkham
left the Infirmary by Notice on the 7th day of July with her infant son
John, 1860. Being then both legally discharged by Directors. John Tinkham, son of Lucy Tinkham, was admitted to Infirmary March 11th,1860 by order of Dover Township, age 1 year, birthplace Bayleys Run, Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio. Present condition, destitute, A Native (of township/county) entered, By Order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Left (illegible words here) on the 7th day of July, 1860. John Tinkham Being legally discharged with his mother Lucy Tinkham. Sally Frost was admitted to Infirmary March 17th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Carthage Township. Age 55 years, birthplace Fayette County, State of Pennsylvania. Length of residence in township 20 years. Previous habits- Illness. Present condition- a widow and is left destitute. Mrs. S. Frost has gained her residence by marriage. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 50 Sally Frost left the Infirmary April 22nd, 1860 by her own will or accord. Returned the 11th of August 1860. Left the second time to keep house for her own son on March the 8th, 1861, and returning thanks for the kind relief received. William Smith was admitted to infirmary March 21st. 1860 by order of Trustees of Canaan Township. Age 45 years, birthplace Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Residence in said township 5 months. Previous habits not known. Present condition destitute and crippled through excessive cramp. Has never been warned out, reason not stated. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. William Smith left Infirmary April 2nd, 1860 by his own accord being legally discharged by the Directors. Sarah Flowers returned to Infirmary March 22nd, 1860 by order of George Connaught, Director. See page 26. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Sarah Flowers left the Infirmary with her two children Sept. 18th, 1860 by her husband John Flowers applying for her. She being discharged with her two children (also see page 36 for children) by the directors. George Washington Flowers, son of Sarah Flowers, returned to infirmary March 22nd, 1860 by order of George Connaught, Director. See page 27 G. W. Flowers left the Infirmary Sept. 18th. 1860 with his mother, Sarah Flowers, being discharged Nancy Ann W. Flowers daughter of Sarah Flowers, returned to Infirmary March 22nd, 1860 by order of George Connaught. See page 27. Hiram Fuller, Supt. N.A.W. Flowers left the Infirmary Sept. 18th, 1860 with her mother Sarah Flowers. Discharged by the Directors. Catherine North returned to Infirmary March 22nd, 1860 By order of George Connaught Director: Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 25 Catherine North left the Infirmary the second time by her own will on March 19th, 1861. Being discharged for so doing By Directors ( I'm looking for more info on her, please email me at Julie@Juliesgenealogy.com ) James Wallace
was admitted to Infirmary March 27th,
1860. By order of Trustees of Dover township as a Transient Pauper. Age 35
years. Birthplace Derry County, Ireland. Residence in the
township one day. Having a Paine in is back and not able to travel.
Previous habits not known but followed Coal Digger. Present condition
destitute. Never warned, being transient. Enter, by order of Directors.
Hiram Fuller, Supt. James Wallace left the Infirmary June 19th, 1860. By
his own will having recovered in health. Being legally discharged by
Directors.
Fanny McMillen John Sanford returned to Infirmary April 6th, 1860 by directions of Trustees of Carthage Township and order of George Connett, Director. See page 18. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Died March 20th, 1872. Interred in grave No. 8, Range No. 3. Mary Carpenter was admitted to Infirmary April 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Age 41 years, born in Athens County, State of Ohio, residence 5 years in said township. Previous habits- industrious from all appearances, also a native. Present condition healthy but destitute as herself and family having nothing to subsist on. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Mary Carpenter left Infirmary June 4th, 1860 on her own accord being legally discharged by the directors. Aron Carpenter, son of Mary Carpenter, was admitted to Infirmary April 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Rome Township, age 10 years, born in Athens County, Ohio. Being a native. Present condition healthy but destitute. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Aron Carpenter bound to John R. Davis of Dover Township the 30th day of May 1860, the indentures recorded in said township. Jessee Carpenter was admitted to Infirmary April 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Rome Township. Age 5 years, born in Athens County, Ohio. Being a native, present condition healthy but destitute. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Jessee Carpenter left Infirmary June 4th, 1860 on his own accord with his mother, being discharged with his mother. Arnold Carpenter, son of Mary Carpenter, was admitted to Infirmary April 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Rome Township, age 4 years, born in the above township, being a native, present condition healthy but destitute. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Arnold Carpenter left Infirmary June 4th, 1860 on his own accord with his mother, discharged by the Directors. Caroline Carpenter, daughter of Mary Carpenter, was admitted to Infirmary April 18th. 1860 by order of Trustees of Rome Township, Athens County, State of Ohio. Age 2 years, born in above township, being a native, present condition healthy but destitute. Entered By order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Caroline Carpenter left Infirmary June 4th, 1860 on her own accord with her mother, discharged by the directors. William McCombs or McKomb returned to Infirmary April 28th, 1860, by directions Trustees of York Township and order of George Connett, Director. See page 12. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Wm. McCombs left the Infirmary Jan. 31st, 1861 not by notice therefore he was legally discharged by the directors. Jacob Decker returned to Infirmary April 28th, 1860 by directions of Trustees of Rome Township and order of George Connett, Director. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 33 James Decker left the infirmary the second time the 1st of June, 1860 on his own accord. Finally sent to Columbus Lunatic Asylum, August 10th, 1860, from Athens County.
Barbary Shirley
was admitted to infirmary April 28,
1860 by order of the Trustees of Rome Township, age 50 years, birthplace not
stated, length of residence in township 15 years. Previous habits – some
mental deficits such as running about the township and County. Present condition
destitute of any home or support, being warned out of said Township three times
during the 15 years residence. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller,
Supt. Barbery Shirley
returned to Infirmary Oct. 8th, 1862 by direction of Trustees of Rome
Township not being discharged. Died
June 6, 1875. Interred in grave No. 21, of Range 3
Griffen Reeves was admitted to Infirmary April 28th,
1860 by order of the trustees of Dover Township. Age 78 years, Birthplace State
of New Jersey, length of residence 30 years. Previous habits industrious,
present condition diseased and destitute. Number of times said pauper has been
warned out of said township unknown. Entered by order of Directors; Hiram
Fuller, Supt. See page 49
Griffen Reeves left the Infirmary without notice June 5th,
1860 therefore he is dismissed from all immediate benefit, by order of the
Directors.
Mary McCombs, wife of
William McCombs,
returned to Infirmary May 31st, 1860 by direction of the Trustees of
York Township, Athens County, State of Ohio and Order from George Connett,
Director. See page 12. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Mary McCombs left the Infirmary Jan.
31st, 1861 by due notice and being legally discharged by the
directors.
Grisilda McCombs, daughter of
Wm. & Mary
McCombs, returned to the Infirmary May 31st, 1860 by direction of
Trustees of York Township, Athens County, State of Ohio and order from George
Connett, Director. Hiram Fuller,
Supt. See page 12. Grisilda McCombs left with her parents the Infirmary, Jan. 31st,
1861. Receiving her discharged by the directors.
Rebecca A. McCombs, daughter of
Wm. & Mary
McCombs, returned to Infirmary May 31st, 1860 by direction of
Trustees of York Township, Athens County, State of Ohio and order of George
Connett, Director. See page 12.
Hiram Fuller, Supt. Rebecca A. McCombs left the Infirmary Jan. 31st,
1861 in care of her parents being discharged by the Directors. Also out on Good
behavior.
James E. McCombs, son of
Wm. & Mary McCombs,
returned to Infirmary May 31st, 1860 by direction of Trustees of York
Township, Athens County, State of Ohio and order from George Connett, Director.
See page 12. Hiram Fuller,
Supt. James E. McCombs left the Infirmary Jan 31st, 1861; being
legally discharged with his parents by the Directors.
Rachel M. McCombs, daughter of
Wm. & Mary
McCombs, was admitted to Infirmary May 31st, 1860 by order of
Trustees of York Township. Her age is 3 months and 14 days, being born February
16th, 1860 in York Township, Athens County, Ohio. Residence from
birth- native. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. Rachel M.
McCombs died June 13th, 1860. Interment in the County Ground
Children’s Range No. 2. Cause of death, brain fever.
Hariet Kimberly, her papers by some mistake are
lost, was admitted to Infirmary in March 1859. She belonging to Alexander
Township, age 16 years, birthplace not known. Been taken from the Orphan Asylum,
City of New York, State of New York. Length of residence in the above township 3
years. Previous habits good. Living with Parson Williamson who took her
from the said Orphan Asylum. Present condition diseased in her limbs, not having
their use which has caused her present distress. She being fully destitute,
having no friends or relatives. Not warned out cause being under the care of
said Williamson. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt.
September 5, 1868, Hariet Kimberly discharged by order of the Directors.
Elizabeth Hoisington returned to the Infirmary July 2nd,
1860 by direction of the Trustees of Athens Township, Athens County, State of
Ohio and order of George Connett, Director. See page 20 & 56. Hiram Fuller,
Supt. E. Hoisington left Infirmary
with permission the 7th day of Aug., 1860. returned to Infirmary the
18th day of Oct. 1860 by her former papers and the third time of her
admittance into the infirmary. Discharged by Directors June 21st,
1861.
John Calaway returned to Infirmary July 2nd,
1860 by direction of the Trustees of Carthage Township, Athens County, State of
Ohio and order from Ziba Lindley, Director. See page 28. Hiram Fuller, Supt.
See page 50. John Calaway left infirmary without notice July 13th,
1860, being a turbulent disagreeable character. Returned badly bruised by a fall
and entered by his former papers on March 26th, 1861. Being the third
time of admittance into the infirmary. Also a broken leg.
John Vanwormer was admitted to infirmary Sept. 1st,
1860 by order of Trustees of York Township, age 65 years, birthplace State of
New York. Length of residence in the township one month. Previous habits not
known. Present condition insane. Therefore has not been warned out of said
township. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. John Vanwormer
sent from infirmary Sept. 5th, 1860, not having a place strong enough
to keep him secure. Under said circumstances had to send him to County Prison.
Returned Sept. 22nd, 1860. Not admitted to Lunatic Asylum being
incurable. John Vanwormer left the Infirmary Oct. 26th, 1861, being
fully discharged for so doing by Directors, he having recovered from his Lunacy.
John Cagg was admitted to Infirmary Sept. 2nd,
1860 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Age 72 years, birthplace
Pennsylvania, length of residence in the Township 20 years. Previous habits
good. Present condition Old age. Has not been warned out of said township.
Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 51 John Cagg left
the Infirmary on Sept. 18th, 1860 to enter the Holy Bonds of
Matrimony. Being discharged by Directors.
Lavina R. Chevilier
and
child was admitted to
Infirmary Sept. 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Troy Township ,
Athens County, Ohio. Length of residence in township 18 years. Previous habits
not stated. Present condition unwed, unprovided for, and unable to obtain a
living. Not been warned out of said township, being a native Entered; By Order
of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 49.
Lavina R. Chevilier and her son George E. Chevilier was both taken
from infirmary by her grandfather Nov. 7th, 1860 with consent of
County Officers. Being discharged by directors.
George E. Chevilier, son of
Lavina R. Chevilier
was admitted to infirmary Sept. 18th, 1860 by order of Trustees of
Troy township. Age 6 months and 14 days at the time admitted. Birthplace Troy
Township, being a native Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. See
page 49. George E. Chevilier left
the infirmary with and under the care of his Mother, L. R. Chevilier, Nov. 7th,
1860. Discharged by Directors.
Bettee Sanders was admitted to infirmary Sept. 20th,
1860 by order of Trustees of Athens Township, age 22 years. Birthplace Athens,
Athens County, State of Ohio. Length of residence not stated. Previous habits
good. Present condition Pregnant “no further remarks or statements noticed on
certificate”. Being a native as above stated, Entered; By Order of Directors;
Hiram Fuller, Supt. Bettee Sanders gave birth to a female child Sept. 24th,
1860 named Frances Adella Fisher: Sanders. Better Sanders left the
Infirmary on Oct. 24th, 1860. Taken her child with her by given due
notice. Being legally discharged by directors.
John Straton was admitted to infirmary Oct. 22nd,
1860. By order of Trustees of Athens Township as a transient pauper. Age 17
years, birthplace Ohio. Length of residence in said township a few hours.
Previous habits not known but his proper residence is the town of Plymouth,
Burbon Township, Marshall County, State of Indiana. Present condition unclean so
much so that a full supply of clothing was found (for) him. As justice is due, I
state the following; he left home with a cattle drover for Pennsylvania where he
was left without means of reaching home. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram
Fuller, Supt. John Straton left the infirmary Nov. 5th, 1860 by
notice, being with care recruited in health, in cleanliness and clothing, for
home to see his kind mother and thankful for all favors received. Being legally
discharged by the Directors.
John C. Campbell was admitted to Infirmary Oct. 24th,
1860 by order of Trustees of Athens Township, age 48 years. Birthplace the State
of Pennsylvania, length of residence in township 10 years. Previous habits
intemperate. Present condition sick with the Liver Complaint, also destitute.
Has not been warned out. Being in respectable Circumstances as a Hatter and then
a hair dresser and barber. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt.
John C. Campbell died Jan. 23rd, 1861. Interment in the County
Burial Ground, No. 13 of Range One. Cause of death the general debility from a
complication of the Venereal Disease and not the lived complaint.
William Sinclair was admitted to infirmary Nov. 1st,
1860, by order of Trustees of troy Township, age 16 years. Birthplace Monroe
County, State of Ohio, residence in township One year. Previous habits not known
but seems a quiet decent youth. Present condition an orphan, being sickly of
course weakly. Not been warned the Trustees of Troy township has gave no reason.
Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt.
William Sinclair received great benefit from the medical treatment that
he was able to leave the Infirmary Jan. 28th, 1861. Also the above William
St. Clare was bound to O. W. Bean of York township, Athens County,
Ohio on the sixth day of April 1861, until of Age, being Nov. 1st,
1865
Michael Grady was admitted to infirmary with his
wife and four children Nov. 7th, 1860. By order of Trustees of
Athens Township, age 40 years, birthplace Ireland. Residence in township 6 days.
Previous habits not stated. Present condition destitute with the loss of left
arm. Not been warned being transient. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram
Fuller, Supt. Michael Grady with his family received Notice to leave Infirmary
on March the 25th, 1861 by orders of the Directors. Being all
discharged from the said Institutions by order of the full board managers.
Ann Grady wife of
Michael Grady was
admitted to Infirmary Nov. 7th, 1860 by order of Trustees of Athens
Township. Age 38 years, birthplace Ireland. Length of residence six days.
Previous habits not stated. Present condition destitute, not been warned out
being transient. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. Ann Grady
with her family received notice to leave the Infirmary on March 25th,
1861 by order of Directors.
Ann Mariah Grady daughter of
Michael and Ann
Grady was admitted to infirmary Nov. 7th, 1860 by order of the
Trustees of Athens Township, age 13 years. Birthplace Waterford, State of Maine.
Length of residence six days. Previous habits not stated. Present condition
destitute, not been warned out being transient. Entered; By Order of Directors;
Hiram Fuller, Supt. Ann Mariah Grady received notice to leave the Infirmary in
care of her mother on March the 25th, 1861, by order of Directors.
Michael Grady son of
Michael and Ann Grady
was admitted to Infirmary Nov. 7th, 18860 by order of the Trustees of
Athens Township. Age 5 years, birthplace Waterford, State of Maine. Length of
residence six days. Present condition destitute. Not warned out being transient.
Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. Michael Grady received
notice to leave Infirmary in charged of his Father on March 25th,
1861, being the order of Directors.
Mary Ann Grady daughter of
Michael and Ann
Grady, was admitted to infirmary Nov. 7th, 1860 by order of
Trustees of Athens Township. Age 3 years, birthplace New Hampshire, condition
destitute also transient. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt.
Mary Ann Grady left the infirmary in care of her mother on March the 25th,
1861, being the orders given by the Directors.
Edward Grady, son of
Michael and Ann Grady
was admitted to Infirmary Nov. 7th, 1860 by order of Trustees of
Athens Township. Age ten months, birthplace Waterford in the State of Maine.
Condition destitute also transient. By some improper filling up of certificate,
two errors have taken place. One is where Ann Mariah was born – ought to be in
the State of Massachusetts instead of the State of Maine, also Michael was born
in Rhode Island instead of Waterford, but all came to Athens, Athens County,
Ohio from Waterford together. Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller,
Supt. Edward Grady left the
Infirmary in care of his parents Michael and Ann Grady on March 25th,
1861. Being the given orders of Directors for all the family to leave they being
only transient paupers and received such relief be that understood not
permanent. Being legally discharged by the Directors.
Alvan Bingham was admitted to Infirmary Nov. 15th,
1860, by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Born April 27th, 1782.
Age 78 years when admitted. Birthplace Tinmouth, Rutland County, State of
Vermont. Residence 60 years in Athens County. Present condition destitute.
Previous habits temperate. I need not name so old a resident not warned ass he
helped to Survey the land where Athens now stands. Entered; By Order of
Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. Alvin
Bingham departed this life March 1st, 1866 at ¼ after
three p.m., cause of death old age. Died while eating. Buried in Grave No 7.
range No. 2
Elizabeth Sloker was admitted to Infirmary Dec. 15th,
1860, by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Age 22 years. Birthplace Meigs
County (cont’ pg 47)
(cont’ from 46 Elizabeth Sloker) County, State of
Ohio. Length of residence two days. Previous habits not good. Present condition
destitute. I need not say, warned being so short a time in Athens Township.
Entered; By Order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 62.
“Elizabeth Sloker or Sloter” has been sent back on the 14th
day of Jan. 1861, by order of Directors, to Meigs County Infirmary, being a
transient pauper from the above county infirmary. Leaving them with
ungratefulness, causing charged. Being discharged by Directors of Athens County.
Margaret Lucinda Sloker, daughter of
Elizabeth
Sloker, was admitted to Infirmary Dec. 15th, 1860 by order of
Trustees of Athens Township. Age one year. Birthplace Meigs County, State of
Ohio. Residence in the township but two days. Present condition being with her
Mother wholly destitute they both being transient paupers. Entered; By Order of
Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. Margaret Lucinda Sloter left the infirmary Jan.
14th, 1861 with and under the care of her Mother for Meigs County
Infirmary, State of Ohio. Being discharged by Directors.
William Courtney returned to Infirmary Dec. 28th,
1860 by directions of Trustees of Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio and Order
from G. J. Gould, Infirmary Director. See page 13. Hiram Fuller, Supt. William
Courtney left without liberty Feb. 25th, 1861, being second time when
fully clothed. Discharged by order of Directors. (entry below seems to accompany
this one, they were written in space for one person as well)
Abraham Johnson was admitted to infirmary January
23rd, 1861 by order of Trustees of Athens Township. Age 57,
birthplace Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Residence in the township 14
years. Previous habits – what the World call’s a Good Liver and in Good
Circumstances the cause he was not warned. Present condition destitute. Entered
by order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt. A. W. Johnson having recruited
in health and person has returned his gratitude by publishing a letter of Thanks
for their kind treatment in the Athens Messenger. He retired from Infirmary on
April 1st, 1861. Being discharged by the Directors.
Levi Willison returned to Infirmary January 29th,
1861 by order of Trustees of Lee Township and order of Athens County Directors.
See page 6. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Levi Willison died May 15th, 1861. Interment in
the Infirmary Burial Ground, No. 15 of Range One. Cause of Death a inflammatory
fever taken from a severe cold. His age when departed this life was 84 years.
Joel Brook was admitted to infirmary February
8th, 1861 by order of Trustees of York Township. Age 22 years,
birthplace Meigs County, Ohio. Length of residence 9 years, previous habits
farming. Present condition sick.
Rosetta Brook was admitted to infirmary Feb. 8th,
1861 by order of Trustees of York township, age 16 years,
birthplace Athens County, Ohio. Length of residence 9 years. Previous
habits not stated. Present condition sick. Isaac Brook was admitted to Infirmary February 8th, 1861 by order of Trustees of York Township. Age 12 years, birthplace Athens County, Ohio. Previous habits farming. Present condition sick, (cont.’ on page 49)
(cont’. from page 48 Isaac Brook) and residence 9
years in said township. Roxanna Brook was admitted to Infirmary February
9th, 1861 by order of Trustees of York Township, age 10 years,
birthplace Athens County, Ohio. Residence 9 years. Present condition sick This
family. Entered by order of Directors; Hiram Fuller, Supt.
Joel Brook and the rest of the Family having
recovered there healths have all been discharged by they Directors, February
1861. Roxanna Brook, having recovered her health has been discharged by order of
the Directors, February 1861. Griffen Reeves returned to the Infirmary February 20th, 1861 in a destitute condition being allowed admittance the second time from his first papers with the order of the present Directors. See page 39 Hiram Fuller, Supt. Griffen Reeves died March the 21st, 1861. Interment in Nye burial ground, Chauncey, in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio. Cause of death- real want, brought on by his own folly in his hasty removing from the Infirmary without cause. Ann Eliza Drain was admitted to infirmary February 13th, 1861. Age 13 years. Birthplace Athens County, Ohio. Length of residence, from birth being 13 years. Previous habits, housework. Present condition sick with typhus fever. A native, Entered from York Township by Trustees, by order of the Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Ann Eliza Drain recovered her health was discharged by the Directors Feb. 1861. Lovina R. Chevilier and her child George E. Chevilier returned to Infirmary in a helpless condition being allowed admittance the second time from her first papers with the consent of the present Directors on March the 9th, 1861. See page 42. Hiram Fuller, Supt. George E. Chevilier born March 4th, 1860. Died April 5th, 1863. Buried in County Ground in Range No. 4. Cause of death Lung fever. John Calaway sent to the Infirmary by a joint committee of his neighbors on March 26th, 1861 with the following memorial; Mr. H. Fuller, Sir, you are requested by the citizens of Carthage Township and Others to take this said John Calaway and keep him any other way for he is not safe to run at large he has been very near killing his Mother and sister with a fire shovel and he swears he will kill them, this the pay he gived them for taken care of him when he was confined to the house when his thigh was broke; now we the undersigned request you to due as above stated and you will oblige the following; Names, A. S. Jeffers, Township treasurer. C. B. Jeffers, L. H. Jeffers, Parker Burrows, Edward Griffen, Charles Green, William Burton, Joseph Decker, Daniel Leroy, John S. Bud Sr., James Shields, J. G. Noyes, David Shields, Louden Calaway, Morris Bowers, P. W. Carter, G. T. Baker, R. Liffley. Entered by order of Directors. See page 41. Hiram Fuller, Supt. October 13th, 1867 this day John Calaway departed this life. Interred in County Burial Ground Range No. 2, grave No. 15. Cause of death, bloody flux. Sally Frost the third time returned to Infirmary April 25th, 1861 by order of Directors. See page 35. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Sally Frost died June 21st, 1861. Interment in the Infirmary Burial Ground No. 16 of range One. The cause of death general dropsy. Her age when she departed this life was 56 years as near as her papers stated, month or date not named. Jane Lowry was admitted to Infirmary April 22nd, 1861 by order of the Trustees of Waterloo Township, age 70 years. Birthplace State of Pennsylvania. Length of residence 32 years. Previous habits, industrious. Present condition helpless and destitute, not warned out of township. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Jane Lowry departed this life October 2nd, 1861. Interment in Nye Burial Ground North of Chauncey. Cause of death a spinal affection received from a fall. Age when died 70 years as month and date not named. John Cagg the second time returned to infirmary May the 11th, 1860. Afflicted with the Palsy in the right hand and Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 42 & 147 John Cagg applied to Directors for his discharged from the Infirmary which was granted on May 30th, 1861. Also he returns thanks for his kind treatment. The said palsy was a blow from his better half. Mary Burns received into the infirmary June 8th, 1861 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township. Age 56 years. Birthplace the State of Pennsylvania. Has been a resident of Athens Township 15 years or more. Previous habits not good. Present condition helpless. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Mary Burns left the Infirmary June 13th, 1861 by notice from that the Directors have discharged her from all benefit at present. Addison Rorick, son of Mary Burns, received into Infirmary June 8th, 1861 by order of the Trustees of Athens Township. His age is about seven years, has been in said township since his birth. Habits not established. Condition helpless. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Addison Rorick, son of Mary Burns, left the Infirmary with his Mother also discharged with her. Mary Rollins received into Infirmary June 8th, 1861 by order of the Trustees of Dover Township. The said Mary Rollins was born in the state of Maryland 1831. Residence ten years in the township, Athens County, Ohio. Age 30 years. present condition destitute and sick with a consumption of the lungs. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Mary Rollins Husband applying for her discharged from infirmary which was granted by the Directors June 11th, 1861. G. W. Smith received into Infirmary July 13th, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Dover township. The said G. W. Smith was born in the State of Massachusetts, Age 36 years. Residence one day being transient. Present condition destitute and sick. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. G. W. Smith restored to health and discharged from the infirmary by order of Directors this July 23rd, 1861. Joshua T. (or I. ) Barnes received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Athens Township; the said J. T. Barnes was born in Wood County, State of Virginia, age 21 years. residence in said township nearly two years. Habits careless and heedless, being idiotic. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Joshua L. Barnes died November 2, 1874. Interred in grave No. 19, Range No. 3. Richard P. Barnes received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Athens Township. The said R. P. Barnes was born in Wood County, State of Virginia, Age 19 years. residence in said township nearly two years. Habits careless and heedless being idiotic. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Richard P. Barnes died Dec. 4th, 1903. interred in County Graveyard Post No. 54(?). Catharine Brown received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Athens township. The said Catharine Brown was born in Ireland, age 31 years. Condition; Fredirick Wm. Brown the husband and father just deceased leaving the family utterly destitute and Mrs. Brown in such condition she cannot be removed at present. Habits most praise, worthy, and industrious. The length of residence not named. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 65. Catharine Brown and family has received proper and present relief from the Superintendent of infirmary By order of the Directors. Catharine Agusta Brown the daughter of Catharine Brown of Ireland, received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Athens Township. Her Birthplace not named, age 10 years. present condition destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 65. Catharine Brown received proper relief by the same means afforded their parent; C. Brown. Louisa Isabella Brown the daughter of Catharine Brown of Ireland (pg 53) received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Athens Township. Her birthplace not named. Age 9 years. present condition destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. L. I. Brown received proper relief by the same means afforded her parent, C. Brown. Fredirick William Brown, the son of Catharine Brown of Ireland (pg 53) received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Athens township. His birthplace not named. Age 8 years. present condition destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 65 F. W. Brown received proper relief by the same means afforded his parent, C. Brown. Emma Blanch Brown the daughter of Catharine Brown of Ireland received into Infirmary August 17th, 1861 by the Direction of Trustees of Athens Township. Her birthplace not named, age 2 years. Present condition destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 65. E. B. Brown has received proper relief by the same means afforded her parent, Catherine Brown, being all temporary at their residence. Levi Smith received into Infirmary August 24th, 1861, by direction of Trustees of Troy Township, the said Levi Smith was (cont.’ on page 55) (cont.’ from Levi Smith pg. 54) born in Belmont County, State of Ohio, the 6th day of June 1808, his age when recorded was 53 years. Length of residence in said township seven years. Previous habits industrious. Present condition not able to work and depends on assistance. Has been warned out of said township twice. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Levi Smith left the Infirmary to commence housekeeping June 14th, 1862. Being discharged by the directors having recovered his health. Sarah Ellen Smith, wife of Levi Smith received into Infirmary August 24th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Troy township. The said Sarah Ellen Smith was born in Harrison County State of Ohio, Age 45 years, habits industrious. Present condition healthy. Residence in Township with her husband seven years, has been warned out of said township twice. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Sarah Ellen Smith left the Infirmary October 4th, 1861 by notice upon such the Directors have fully discharged her from present benefits. William Courts was received into Infirmary the second time 21st of November 1859. Removing book? Goods and chattels, also being reinstated to my former privilege for my past service as a tailor and what I could do with my pen under the direction and inspection of Superintendents of said Infirmary and in full accordance with the certificate of the said W. C. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 1. Elizabeth Hoisington received into Infirmary the 6th day of September 1861. Being the fourth time of her admittance and with the same papers here to fore presented and with full sanction of the Superintendent being a case that requires the largest indulgence. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 41 E. Hoisington left the Infirmary the fourth time to take a lasting farewell to the said Institution December 22, 1861. Returned the 4th of November, 1862. Died May 14th, 1876. Interred in grave No. 34, range No. 3. Catharine Calentine received into Infirmary the second time September 13th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Dover Township. The said Catharine Calentine was born in the State of Virginia, age 38 years previously. Unknown in her habits, present condition destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 23 Catharine Calentine left the Infirmary June 11th, 1862 to commence housekeeping with her husband she being discharged by the Directors. John Calentine, son of Catharine Calentine of Virginia, received into Infirmary the second time September 13th, 1861. By Direction of Trustees of Dover Township. Born in Meigs County, State of Ohio. Age 10 years. Habits not established. Present condition destitute but healthy. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 23. John Calentine left the Infirmary June 11th, 1862 in the care of his Parents being fully discharged by the Directors. Benjamin H. Calentine, son of Catharine Calentine of Virginia, received into Infirmary the second time September 13th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Dover Township. Born in Meigs County, State of Ohio. Age 6 years, habits not established, present condition destitute but healthy. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 23. Benjamin H. Calentine bound out March 28th, 1862 to Mr. Rice of Canaan Township. Lydia Ann Calentine daughter of Catharine Calentine of Virginia received into Infirmary the second time September 13th, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Dover Township. Born in Canaan Township, Athens County, State of Ohio. Age 4 years. Habits not established. Present condition destitute but healthy. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 23 Lydia Ann Calentine left the Infirmary June 11th, 1862 in the care of her parents also discharged by the Directors. Samuel Calentine son of Catharine Calentine of Virginia received into Infirmary September 13th, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Dover Township. Born in said Township of Dover, Athens County, State of Ohio. His age seven months. Present condition helpless and destitute. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Samuel Calentine left the Infirmary June 11th, 1862 in the care of his parents being discharged by the directors. John Dee received into the Infirmary the second time September 21st, 1861 by direction of the Trustees of Athens Township. The said John Dee was born in Ireland, age 40 years. Residence in this township over 5 years. Previous habits intemperate. Present condition destitute with a bad leg received from a hurt. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 4, 70 John Dee being found in a obscene situation was discharged from the infirmary by the Order of Directors for the above crime on the 3rd of March 1862. Returned on Oct. 11th, 1862. Discharged by the Directors Feb. 25th, 1863. Peter Calentine received into Infirmary the second time September 26th, 1861 by direction of Trustees of Dover Township. The said Peter Calentine born in the State of Ohio, age 50 years, length of residence in said township six months. Present condition destitute but healthy. See page 24. Peter Calentine left the Infirmary June 11th, 1862 to commence housekeeping he finding suitable employment for keeping his children, he being discharged by the Directors from the Athens County Infirmary. Martha Purdam returned to Infirmary November 21st, 1861 by her former papers, she being placed under the careful charged of Azel Keth in March 13th, 1860, by Directors and has become pregnant under his care and service which places her at present to the County Charge; further A. Keth, knowing when he took her, her mental capacity which required in him a Fatherly duty towards her; particular on his part. Entered by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. See page 10 Martha Purdam gave birth to illicit female child February 27th, 1862 named Catharine Cora Purdam in the Infirmary. Cora Purdam died March 8th, 1866. Interred in grave No. 13, Range children’s row. Martha Purdam died Dec. 9th, 1897. Interred in County Graveyard Post No. 37. Henry Wakeley received into the Infirmary December the 2nd, 1861. By direction of Trustees of Carthage township, the said Henry Wakeley, age 11 years when admitted his birthplace Carthage Township, Athens County, Ohio. Residence from birth. Present condition an orphan and a destitute boy. Also he being a native of said township. Entered, by order of Directors. Hiram Fuller, Supt. Henry Wakeley left with Mr. White, February 2nd, 1862 and did not return to Infirmary. Mary North, the wife of Solomon North, received into the Infirmary December 23rd, 1861 by Direction of Trustees of Dover Township. The said Mary North, Age 40 years when admitted, her birth place Ames Townshi |