Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory

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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
258
Name
Born
M Abbott
Thomas
E.
Died
1896
Patient #
2281*
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The National
3
1089
M Abshire
George
W.
1891
1962
10989*
Scioto
1941
3
766
F Achoe
Dorshia
1889
1950
8203*
Cuyahoga
1937
Park Service's Civil War Soldiers and Sailors
System shows a Thomas as a Private in the 54th
OVI, Company G. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died May 18, 1896. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 19,
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1900
Census shows him as 9, resident of Porter
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with grandfather John Willis and family. The 1910
Census shows him as 18, resident of Sciotoville in
Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, brickyard laborer,
single, could read and write, living with brother-inlaw James Hurst (28, driving train), sister Mary
(25), cousin Romulus (1) and father Jackson (45,
railroad section hand). The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 26, resident of Coal
Grove in Scioto Co OH, unemployed, single and
"crippled, foot off." Ohio Deaths shows him as 71,
formerly of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, single
BLACK Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 50, former resident of
Cleveland, native of Georgia, widowed and a
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
731
612
Name
Born
Died
F Adams
Annie
1900
1946
F Adams
Rosa
1873
1934
Patient #
7044*
4102
County
Cuyahoga
Guernsey
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1904
1920 Census shows an Annie as 20, resident of
Byronville in Dooly Co GA, native of Georgia, farm
house laborer, could read and write and living with
father Lee (49, farmer), mother Addie (39), Jofus
(18), Gerta (16), Willie (15) Lottie (13), Plushy
(11), Plenty (10), Savannah (8), Daisy (6), Fred
(4) and Clara(2). The 1930 Census shows her as
30, native of Georgia, single, negro, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 40, native of Georgia, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows her as about 50 (b. about 1896),
black, committed from Cleveland OH, native of
Sunnyside GA, father Colnel, mother Ellen,
suffered from Dementia Praecox, Catatomic
(recent refusal to eat, retention of urine, etc.) and
died of Broncho Pneumonia on Juy 1, 1946 and
b
i d J l Records
3 1946 show her as 31, housewife,
Admission
resident of Guernsey County Infirmary. Admitted
December 14, 1904. Find a Grave shows she
died July 27, 1934. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebreal Hemorrhage
and burial on July 28, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
1
692
1053
377
Name
Born
Died
M Adams
William
1869
1924
M Adams
William M.
1884
M Adams
Andrew
1881
Patient #
3628
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 30, resident of
Liberty Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Kentucky, in state 12 years, had been in Adams
County Infirmary, farmer, single, moderate
education and Orthodox. Admitted November 15,
1899. The 1880 Census shows him as 18,
resident of Dictrict 107 in Harrison County, KY,
farm laborer, living with father John (49, farmer),
mother Elizabeth (39, keeping house), David (15),
Martha (13), Josephine (11), John (8), Elijah (5)
and Louisanna (1). The 1910 Census shows him
as 41, native of Kentucky, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died December 22, 1924. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on December 22, 1924.
1953
1905
12807*
4465
Washingto
n
1952 Has headstone with name and dates.
Scioto
1904
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Admission Index shows him as William M.
admitted in 1952 from Washington Co OH. The
1940 Census shows a William as 54, resident of
Monaca Borough in Beaver Co PA, former
resident of Lowell in Washington Co OH, native of
Ohio, steel tube cutter, 6th grade education, living
with wife Cloe (48), Robert (18, laborer), Alta (8),
Admission Records show him as 23, resident of
Rush Township in Scioto Co OH, brown hair,
brown eyes, 5' 4", farmer, single, fair education,
and Protestant. Admitted July 19, 1904. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 21,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
827
830
Name
Born
Died
M Adamson
James M.
1848
1934
F Adkins
Nora
1889
1968
Patient #
4484
County
Muskingum
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Farmer, 55, resident of Zanesville in Muskingum
Co OH, single, fair education, Methodist, prior
treatment at County Infirmary, earlier threat to kill
brother. Admitted August 24, 1904. The 1850
Census shows him as 2, resident of Clay
Township in Muskingum Co OH, living with father
Washington (40), mother Eliza (39), Maria (17),
Frederick (15), (Flavilla (12), William (8) and
Margaret (6). The 1860 Census shows him as 11,
resident of Clay Township in Muskingum Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Washington (50,
farmer), Eliza (49), Flavilla (20), William (18),
Margaret (14) and John Rebarger (2). The 1880
Census shows him as 31, single, former farmer
and a patient in the Nebraska Asylum in Lincoln.
The 1900 Census shows him as 51 (b. 1849),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Muskingum County Infirmary. The
1910 Census shows him as 60, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 70, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
hi
80
ld withd name
d and
it dates.
d
ti tini
Has headstone
Not
Admissions Index. The Scoial Sceutiry Death
Index shows she was botn June 8, 1889 and died
in February 1968. Ohio Deaths shows her as 75,
former resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH,
widowed, had been a patient in the Asylum and
died February 4, 1968.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
586
Name
Born
F Adkins
Sarah
Died
1932
Patient #
6803*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
2
650
M Affler
August
1878
1922
6646*
Meigs
1916
1
52
F Agner
Margaret
1849
1886
343
Hocking
1874
M Ago
Muslim
1912
1984
Temple
Census shows her as 76, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the
Lawrence County Infirmary. The 1930 Census
shows her as 72, native of Ohio, widowed, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 31, 1932. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on February 1, 1932.
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 40, born in 1878,
resident of Rutland in Meigs Co OH, native of
Germany and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 41 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died May 10,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Huntingtons Chorea and burial on May
Admission Records show her as 25, resident of
Logan, Good Hope Township in Hocking Co OH.
Admitted October 5, 1874. The 1860 Census
shows her as Agner, 13, resident of Good Hope
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with Martin (84), Elizabeth (52), George (29), Mary
(24), Martin (22), Susan (15) and Eliza Hock (25).
The 1880 Census shows her as Agner, 31, native
of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows her as Agner and
burial on April 5, 1886.
Not in Admissions Index. The Social Security
Death Index shows he was born August 27, 1912
and died in July 1984. Ohio Deaths shows him as
71 (b. 1913), single and died July 30, 1984 at
Riverside Hospital in Columbus OH. Burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
378
Name
Born
Died
F Alberry
Sophia
1858
1915
Patient #
4711*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 Admission Records are missing. 1910 Census
2
540
M Aldridge
George
1850
1916
6499*
Clinton
1916
2
633
M Allen C.
P.
1863
1921
6895*
Lawrence
1918
2
656
F Allen
Carrie
(#2)
1939
7385*
Ross
1932
1
156
F Allen
Fannie
1898
56: 1902*
Scioto:
Scioto
1846
1874: 1888
shows her as 52, widowed, mother of 5, no trade,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shjows she died Jule 11, 1915. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on June 22,
1915. Additional marker placed in November
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 60, resident of Union
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, and in the County Infirmary. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 5, 1916. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Traumatic
Septicaemia and burial on April 6, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 57 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio deaths shows he died March 23,
1921. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis (Arterio Sclerosis)
and burial on March 24, 1921.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died March 22, 1939. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Mitral
Regurgitation and burial on March 23, 1939.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 28 and from Ohio. Admitted from Dayton
Asylum February 26, 1874. Re-admission
Records are missing. The 1880 Census shows
her as 34, native of Ohio, married and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died June 19, 1898. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 1, 1898.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
484
Name
F Allen Ida
B.
Born
Died
Patient #
County
1855
1923
752: 3336
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1877: 1899 Admission Records show her as 23, resident of
Liberty Township in Highland Co OH. Admitted
November 27, 1877. Re-admitted November 15,
1899 as 44, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, transferred from County
Infirmary, no occupation, single, slight education,
uncertain religion, had been in the Asylum for 8
years, no children. The 1860 Cenus shows her as
5, resident of Cincinnati in Hamilton Co OH, living
with father Lewis (29, printer), mother Margaret
(24) and James (3). The 1880 Census shows her
as 26, resident of Hillsborough in Highland County
OH, native of Ohio, single and insane. The 1900
Census shows her as 43, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows her as 55, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 64, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths show she died May 6, 1923. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Bronchial
A th
db i l
M 9 1923
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
177
661
149
Name
Born
Died
M Allen
Luther P.
1854
1890
F Allen
Mamie
1894
M Alley
Nicholas
1851
1939
1888
Patient #
1719
8553*
590:1839
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1886 Admission Records show him as 32, farmer,
Cuyahoga
1939
Adams
1876: 1886
single, resident of Waterloo Township, common
school, Baptist, brother Levi in Asylum. Admitted
February 7, 1886. The 1860 Census shows him
as 6, resident of Waterford Township, native of
Ohio, living with father Luther (52, farmer), mother
Ellen (46), Clarissa (23), Leonidas (20), Victoria
(16), Levi (14), Evagena (10), Evacanta (10), Fred
(8), Ellen (1) and Lyman (52). The 1870 Census
shows himm as 16, resident of Waterford
Township, native of Ohio, living with father Luther
(61, farmer), mother Ellen (58, keeping house),
Clarissa (33), Victoria (25), LeRoy (23, farm
hand), Ephigenia (20), Frederick (18, farm hand)
and Sarah (11). The 1880 Census shows him as
26, resident of Waterford Township, native of
Ohio, farmer, living with mother Ellen (67, keeping
house), Levi (33, farmer) and Ella (21). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows he died
March 10, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows
b
i l
MRecords
h 10 1890
Admission
are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 36, native of Tennessee,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died
November 19, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcinoma of the uterine
cervic and burial on November 22, 1939.
Admission Records show him as 25, resident of
Tiffin Township in Adams Co OH. Admitted
October 4, 1876. Readmitted August 1, 1886 from
Adams County Infirmary. The 1880 Census
indicates him as 29, native of New York, former
farmer, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August 15,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
140
Name
Born
Died
F Alloways
Martha
1844
1896
2
461
F Alltop
Mary E.
1853
1921
3
1094
M Alltop
William
M.
1879
1963
Patient #
2857*
5939*
County
Ross
Hocking
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1896 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1920
Census shows her as 25, resident of Scioto
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, helps at
home, living with John Erskine (59, farmer), Sarah
(56, keeping house), Nancy Smith (25, helps at
home) and Joshua Decamp (51, farm laborer).
The 1880 Census shows her as 36, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
servant, single, living with John Erskine (69,
farmer), Sarah (65, keeping house), Lee Clark
(29, laborer) and Jane Mercer (33, seamstress).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died March 10, 1896. The Asylum
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows a Mary as 46, resident of Logan in
Hocking Co OH, native of West Virginia, living
with husband Benjamin (50, merchant), son Frank
(21), daughter Ora (17) and son Fred (10). Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 1, 1921. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Artero Sclerosis and burial on January 3, 1921.
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The World War II Draft
Registration 1942 shows a William as 64, born in
1877, living in Union Township of Lawrence
County and a native of Ohio. Ohio Deaths shows
him as 83, formerly of Lawrence County, married
and died March 16, 1963.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
552
Name
Born
Died
M Anderson
Clinton
1870
1916
Patient #
6172*
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1914 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
2
706
F Anderson
Edith V.
1918
1943
8448*
Jefferson
1939
2
358
F Anderson
Hulda
1874
1913
4698*
Ross
1910
1910 Census shows him as 40, resident of White
Oak Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Virginia, day laborer, could read and write, wife
Bertha (41). Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 21, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
and burial on November 23, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 2, resident of Grover Village
in Jefferson Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
father Burton (23, mill laborer) and mother Sarah
(21). The 1940 Census shows her as 21, former
resident of Steubenville, native of Pennsylvania,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died October 26, 1943. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
& Intestinal Tuberculosis and burial on October
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows a Huldah as 26, resident of
Harrison Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Virginia, mother of 2 children with one living, could
read and write, living with husband Hollis (34,
laborer) and William (4 months). The 1910
Census shows her as 36, married with six
children, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. Athens County Deaths shows she
died November 18, 1913. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Lobar Pneunomia
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
816
F Anderson
Katie
1897
1964
Cuyahoga
2
675
M Anderson
Luther
1861
1923
6917*
Highland
1918
2
597
M Andrews
Phillip
Felix
1853
1918
6724*
Pickaway
1917
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates. Not
in Admissions Index. The 1930 Census shows her
as 34, resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH,
native of Alabama, day worker, could read and
write and living with husband Wil (35, laborer).
Ohio Deaths shows her as 67, former resident of
Cleveland, married and died January 30, 1964.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows a Luther as 13, resident of Clay
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with David Starr (25, farmer), Martha (26,
keeping house), Clarence (2) and Lafayette (5
months). The 1920 Census shows him as 59,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died July 11,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chrinoc Myocarditis & Arterio Sclerosis
Admission Records are missing. Special note: he
is listed in the Admissions Index as Anderson.
The 1880 Census shows a Phillip as 26, native of
Ohio, farm laborer, could not read or write, living
with wife Margaret (27, keeping house), Mary (5),
and George (7 months). The 1910 Census shows
a Felix as 57, native of Ohio, widower, could read
and write and an inmate of the Pickaway County
Infirmary. The 1891 Richland County Directory
shows a Felix working for Crawford & Taylors and
living on E. Bloom St. in Medina. Ohio Deaths
shows he died December 6, 1918. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Arterio
Sclerosis and burial on December 7, 1918.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
918
985
Name
Born
Died
M Andrews
Joseph
1889
1939
M Andrews
Ray
1884
1944
Patient #
8898*
6200*
County
Trumbull
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1914
Census shows him as 21, resident of Gustavus
Township in Trumbull Co OH, native of Ohio,
creamery laborer, single, could read and write,
living as a boarder with David Ridenour. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 36 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 56,
divorced and a patient in the Asylum. The Athens
Messenger for September 21, 1944 noted
"Escaped Patient Found Dead Beside Railroad.
Ray Andrews, age 61, patient at the Athens State
Hospital who escaped on Sunday, was found
dead beside the C&O Railroad track, half a mile
south of Lancaster, on Wednesday. He
apparently had been struck by a train. Mr.
Andrews was committed to the hospital 31 years
ago from Athens County. Several brothers and a
niece reside near Hollister. Burial will be made in
the hospital cemetery." Ohio Deaths shows he
died October 20, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as possible skull fracture
(hit by train) & internal injury and burial on
S
b
O b 22 1944
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
445
Name
Born
Died
F Angle
Mary
1847
1919
1
15
F Ankrom
Mary Ann
1853
1881
Removed
580
XXXX
1931
2
990
F Annemiller
Louisa
M Anton
Christian
1895
1944
Patient #
5702*
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows a Mary as 33, resident of New
Straightsville in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband James (34,
carpenter), John (11) and James (2). The 1900
Census shows her as 53 (b. August 1846),
resident of Gore Falls Township in Hocking Co
OH, native of Ohio, widow, mother of 3 children
with 1 living, could read and write and living with
Fred (22, cigar maker). The 1910 Census shows
her as 63, resident of Logan in Hocking Co OH,
native of Ohio, widow and could read and write.
Ohio Deaths shows she died August 21, 1919.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records show her as 28, resident of
Franklin Township in Ross Co OH, formerly of
Jackson Township in Jackson Co OH, housewife,
Presbyterian, suicidal and somewhat violent.
Admitted April 27, 1881. The 1880 Census shows
her as 27, resident of Franklin Township in Ross
Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
husband William (43, laborer) and Ida (4). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 7, 1881.
BODY REMOVED.
1083
Ross
1881
9849*
Cuyahoga
1935 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 35, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Hungary, became a
citizen in 1911, wire factory laborer and wife Katie
(28). The 1940 Census shows him as 53, native
of Greece, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died December 4, 1944.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Valvulus Bowel Obstruction and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
619
Name
Born
Died
F Archer
Margaret
1848
1934
1870
1
437
M Archer
McGee
1
188
1
298
Patient #
7559*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1933 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 72, resident of Marietta in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write, living with Margaret Berry. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on December 6,
Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
Fayette Township in Lawrence Co OH, 130 lbs., 5'
10 1/2", timber worker, single, fair education,
Protestant, homicidal, maternal grand father and
great grand father were insane, and witnesses at
inquest were John Q. and Nicholas Archer.
Admitted December 19, 1907. Ohio Births shows
he was born September 5, 1870 to Francis and
Sophia in Marion Township of Noble Co OH. The
1880 Census shows a McGee as 9, resident of
Marion Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Frances (48, farmer), mother
Sophia (48, keeping house), Sylvanus (22, farm
worker), Edward (17, farm worker), Jonas (16,
farm worker), Swazy (11) and Anna Mathews (16,
servant). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
1908
5067
Lawrence
1907
M Archer
Simon
1890
2378*
Noble
1890 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
F Archor
Elizabeth
1909
2622*
Clinton
1894
Athens County Death Records shows he died
November 21, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on November 22, 1890.
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Admissions Index shows her as Archor. The
Asylum Grave Book shows her as Archer, cause
of death as Hypostatic Pneumonia and burial on
September 2, 1909.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
211
511
Name
F Armstead
Dolly
F Armstrong
Carrie
Born
Died
Patient #
1849
1902
859: 1694
1925
6492*
County
Meigs:
Meigs
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1878: 1886 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 29,
1925
resident of Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH,
twice married with one child. Admitted December
14, 1878. Re-admitted September 1, 1886 from
the Meigs County Infirmary. The 1900 Census
shows her as 51 (b. January 1849), native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Dollie A. and died October
1, 1902. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1922 Marietta City Directory shows a Carrie as the
widow of William and living at 219 Second Street,
but also shows a Carrie as the widow of M.
Curran and living with R.G. Armstrong in Beverly.
Ohio Deaths shows she died December 30, 1925.
The Asylum Grave Book shows her as colored,
cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia and and
burial on January 2, 1926.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
654
133
Name
Born
Died
M Arnold
Bennett
1873
1922
F Arthur
Eliza J.
1853
Patient #
1710
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 Admission Records show him as 13, resident of
Sunsbury Township in Monroe Co OH, single,
capriciousness and arson, father interperate, and
attacked mother with hatchet. Admitted January 7,
1895. The 1900 Census shows him as 26, single,
native of Ohio, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as
37, native of Ohio, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 45, born 1873,
former resident of Beallsville and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 45,
single, native of Ohio, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
June 26, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and
1895
2732
Scioto
1895 Admission Records show her as 42, resident of
Harrison Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, housewife, married, fair education,
Protestant, 9 children with 8 living with youngest
11 months, sister Mattie Blagg insane & died at
Dayton Asylum 2 years prior and sister Mary
Christian insane & died at Athens Asylum 3 years
prior. Admitted January 10, 1895. The 1880
census shows her as 26, resdient of Pike
Township in Clark Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping
house, living with husband james (27, farmer),
Milton (4), Mary (2) and Daisy (3 months). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died February 27 [?], 1895. The Asylum
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
243
Name
F Arthur
Martha A
Born
Died
Patient #
1830
1904
780: 3655
County
Adams:
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1878: 1902 Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
Oliver Township in Adams Co OH, and violent.
Admitted February 13, 1878. Re-admitted March
4, 1902 as 72, resident of Manchester Township
in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, gray hair, brown
eyes, 4' 11", housekeeper, widow, limited
education, Protestant, moderately violent, brother
Webly Hughes of Manchester, OH. The 1850
Census shows her as Martha A. Hughes, 20,
resident of Washington Township in Brown Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Samuel (55,
farmer), mother Martha (51), Margaret (17) and
Catherine (10). The 1870 Census shows her as
Martha Hughes, 41, resident of Oliver Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, invalid, living with
mother Martha (71, house keeping) and Mariah
Wilmoth (16, domestic servant). The 1880
Census shows her as 51, native of Ohio, married
and living with mother Martha Hughs (81, keeping
house). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
D
b 7 1904
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
356
Name
Born
Died
M Arthur
John
1837
1903
Patient #
210
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
3
800
F Arthurs
Mary
1894
1960
5139*
Scioto
1913
2
979
M Atkins
Charles
1864
1944
11420*
Noble
1944
Elk Township in Vinton Co OH, and violent.
Admitted April 15, 1874. The US Civil War Draft
Registration shows him as 27, resident of Elk
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer
and single. The 1880 Census shows him as 43,
native of Ohio, laborer, could not read or write and
was a patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census
shows him to be 63 (b. October 1837), native of
Ohio, former laborer, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died September
28 [?], 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on September 26, 1903. There are twelve
listed with Ohio units in the Civil War.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows a Mary as 21, resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband Harry (25,
railroad laborer) and Vernon (1).
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 56, resident of Beaver
Township in Noble Co OH, native of England,
farmer, immigrated in 1881, naturalized in 1888,
could read and write and living with wife Matrtie
(65). The 1930 Census shows him as 68, resident
of 68, resident of Beaver Township in Noble Co
OH, native of England, farmer, could read and
write and living with wife Martha (74). Ohio
Deaths shows he died July 7, 1977. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Senility and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
548
595
Name
Born
Died
M Atkinson
Ebenezer
1839
1916
M Auch
Adam
1840
1918
Patient #
2356*
1704
County
Athens
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1885
Census shows him as 11, resident of Athens in
Athns Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Mahlon (51, merchant), mother Olivia (41), Mary
(21), Lousia (19), John (17), Mahlon (9), Alice (7),
Henry (5) and George (3). The 1910 Census
shows him as 60 (b. September 1839), native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 71,
native of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died September 14, 1916. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arterio Sclerosis and burial on September 19,
Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
Ross County, native of Germany, day laborer,
divorced for two years, Catholic, can read and
write in German, and had been in County
Infirmary. Admitted December 25, 1885. The
1900 Census shows him as 60, native of
Germany, former laborer, divorced, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died November 8, 1918. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia (Influenza) and burial on November
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
246
504
Name
Born
Died
F Aumspaug
h Esther
1825
1905
F Close
Baby Girl
(Unnamed
)
1924
1924
Patient #
3949
XXXX
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as 79, resident of
Fairfield
XXXX
XXXX
Liberty Township in Fairfield Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, native of Ohio, no
occupation, widow, limited education, Protestant,
son Isaac Aumspaugh of Baltimore, OH. Admitted
July 14, 1904. The 1870 Census shows her as 36,
resident of Liberty Township in Fairfield Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with husband Michael (40,
farmer), William (12), Isaac (8), Alvah (3), William
Dixon (15) and father-in-law Conrad (89). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 31,
Admission Index shows the mother as Ruth E.
Close (6419*, Washington, 1924). The 1910
Census shows Ruth Close as 16, living in
Muskingum Township, nativve of Ohio, single,
could read and write, living with her father Peter
(54, dairyman), mother Elizabeth (50), Ann (12),
Bessie (11), Lillian (8) and Alford (5). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Atelectasis
and burial on November 10, 1924.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
577
227
Name
Born
Died
M Baer
John
1839
1918
F Bailey
Anna
1866
Patient #
5821*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The US Army
Register of Enlistments shows a John H. as 26,
laborer, native of Bavaria Germany, enlisting
October 11, 1870 for five years at Fort
Levenworth and discharged October 11, 1875.
The 1910 Census shows him as 71, native of
Germany, inmate of the Scioto County Infirmary
and could read and write. Ohio Deaths shows he
died February 22, 1918. The Death Certificate
shows him as 79 (b. 1839), committed from
Scioto County OH, native of Germany, laborer,
widower, suffered from Senility and died of
Chronic Myocarditis on February 22, 1918 and
buried February 26, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
1903
2903
Perry
1896 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 30,
resident of Monroe Township in Perry Co OH,
native of Rundville Ohio, houseworker, married,
little education, Protestant, suicidal, violent,
destructive, 5 children with 4 alive and youngest 8
years. Admitted June 29, 1896. The 1900 Census
shows her as 34, native of Ohio, married with five
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Ann and died December
11, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
215
Name
Born
Died
F Bailey
Rose
1861
1903
Patient #
1093
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1881 Admission Records show her as 20, resident of
2
718
M Bailey
Milton
1871
1926
7880*
Pike
1925
1
79
M Bailey
Knight
1806
1881
1082
Belmont
1880
Chillicothe in Ross Co OH, servant, single,
threatening and mother at Asylum. Admitted June
3, 1881. Mother probably Mary Ann Bailey
(#1810, Ross, 1878). The 1900 Census shows
her as 39 (b. 1861), native of Ohio, divorced with
one child, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on February 23, 1903.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 49, resident of Perry
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
single and could read and write. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Hemiplegia
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 74, plasterer and gardener, resident of
Colerain Township, Belmont Co OH. Admitted
August 13, 1880. The 1850 Census shows him as
40, resident of Kirkwood Township in Belmont Co
OH, native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with
wife Mary (30), William (17), Alexander (5), Adger
(6), Aviasenous (6), Wilson (3) and Washington (7
months). The 1880 Census shows him as 74,
resident of Colerain Township in Belmont Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, brick mason, living with
wife Elizabeth (50, keeping house) and W.K. (21,
teacher). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
220
Name
F Baker
Bessie J.
2
710
M Baker
Earl
(Glenn)
2
789
M Baker
James F.
Born
Died
1874
1903
1859
Patient #
3471
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as about 20,
1926
8059*
Athens
1926
1931
4043
Jackson
1902
unknown residence, native of Ohio, transferred
from Scioto County Infirmary, no occupation,
probably single, limited education, Protestant,
suicidal, says 2 sisters insane. Admitted
December 11, 1900. The 1900 Census shows an
Essie Baker, 26, resident of the Portsmouth City
Hospital, native of Virginia, nurse, single and
could read and write. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died May 20, 1903.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 21,
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows a Glenn as 5 (b. July 1894), living
with father Fred (29, brickmaker), mother Maggie
(27) and Ewart (7). Ohio Deaths shows he died
April 30, 1926. The Death Certificate shows he
was 30 (b. ca. 1896), trapper, single, died April
30, 1926 and buried May 2, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Inanition
Admission Records show him as 43, rag gatherer,
widower, poor education, Protestant, native of
Ohio, resident of Jackson in Jackson Co OH, and
violent. Admitted June 30, 1902. The 1910
Census shows him as 53, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died on August 7,
1931. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Intestinal Obstruction and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
754
Name
Born
Died
M Baker
James J.
1850
1929
Patient #
County
2445*:
Meigs:
2824*:3208 Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1891: 1893: Admission Records from 1891 and 1893 are
missing. Re-admitted January 21, 1897. The 1900
1897
3
765
F Baker
Pearl
1887
1950
5160*
Lawrence
1914
3
1099
M Bakerich
George
1888
1963
9850*
Cuyahoga
1935
2
814
M Baldridge
Frank
1933
9465*
Lawrence
1933
Census shows him as 49, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 67,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February 23,
1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acute Myocardital Failure and burial on
Admission Records are missing. Has headstone
with name and dates. The 1920 Census shows
her as 33, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 43, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 55, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 42, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Yugoslavia, brick
layer, single, could read and write and a boarder
with Alexander Pataky. The 1940 Census shows
him as 52, former resident of Cleveland OH,
native of Austria, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 76, former
resident of Cleveland, single, had been a patient
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows a Frank, 67, resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Onio,
insurance salesman, could read and write, living
with wife Priscilla (52) and step-children Mary
Randoplf (25), Alma (21) and Clarence (18). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of the Insane and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
632
Name
Born
Died
M Balduc
Lewis
1837
1921
Patient #
7062*
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1919 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
2
1026
M Balenchic
k Michael
1891
1948
10608*
Cuyahoga
1939
1
359
M Ball Elza
1875
1903
4196
Noble
1903
Census shows him as 83 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died March 22,
1921. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage (Senility) and
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows a Michael Balencsin as
26, resident of Celveland in Cuyahoga Co OH,
native of Austria, steel company laborer and
married. The 1920 Census shows him as 29,
native fo Austria, married and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him
as 48, former resident of Cleveland OH, native of
Austria, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records show her as 28, farmer,
resident of Marietta in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, blue eyes and black hair, married, limited
education, Protestant, and said to be insanity on
mother's side. Admitted May 12, 1903. The 1900
Census shows a Elza E. Bell as 22, resident of
Athens in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
no occupation, could read and write, living with
grandmother Nancy Goodspeed (71), uncle
Charles Coates (50, farmer), mother Elma (41)
and Bessie (21). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died October 20, 1903.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
713
842
Name
Born
Died
F Ball
Gertrude
1881
1944
M Banch
Louie
1891
1934
Patient #
6721*
8989*
County
Scioto
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1931
Census shows her as 18 (b. July 1881), resident
of Portsmouth OH, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write, living with father Charles (50,
bricklayer) and mother Mary (48). The 1910
Census shows her as 28, resident of Portsmouth
OH, native of Ohio, single, could read and write,
living with father Charles (52, brickmason) and
mother Mary (52). The 1920 Census shows her
as 35, resident of Wayne Township, no
occupation, single, could read and write, living
with father Charles (70, brick worker) and mother
Mary (69). The 1930 Census shows her as 45,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 55, native of Ohio, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died August
7, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
A
t 10 1944
Headstone
broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1920 Census shows him as 29,
resident of Warren Township in Trumbull Co OH,
native of Romania, naturalized 1912, steel plant
laborer and single. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General paralysis of the
Insane and burial on December 13, 1944.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
525
834
Name
Born
Died
F Banks
Biddie
1846
1926
M Barbo
Alex
1879
1934
Patient #
4257
8907
County
Lawrence
Trumbull
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 59,
1930
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Virginia, in state 16 years, black hair,
black eyes, 5' 4", 183 lbs., domestic, single, no
education, Protestant, possible relative Charles
Banks of New Ironton House, Ironton Ohio.
Admitted December 21, 1905. The 1910 Census
shows her as 64, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 74, native of Ohio, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900
Census shows Charles Banks as 42, resident of
Ironton, Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Virginia, hotel porter, could read and
write, living with wife Eliza (30), and children
Charles (9), Maggie (7), Clyde (6), and M--- (80,
native of Virginia). The 1910 Census shows
Charles L. as 49, resident of Ironton in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Virginia, hotel porter, living with
Eliza (44), Charles (18, aprentice barber), M--(17, music teacher) and Clyde (16, hotel bell boy).
The 1920 Census shows Chas as 61, resident of
IAdmission
t i LRecords are
C OH
ti Thef 1930
Vi i i
missing.
Census shows him as 51, native of Romania,
immigrated 1914, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Massillon Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Myocardial Failure and burial on October 19,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
416
Name
F Barby
Lorinda
2
702
F Barkus
Kate
1
O.U.
M Barlow
Robert J.
Born
Died
1856
1918
1864
Patient #
5453*
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1916 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1943
8822*
Adams
1941
1906
2689*
Lawrence
1892
shows she died February 6, 1918. The Death
Certificate shows her as 62 (b. 1856), committed
from Ross County OH, native of Ross County OH,
divorced and died of Cerebral Syphlisis on
February 6, 1918 and buried February 11, 1918.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Syphilis and burial on February 11, 1918.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows a Katie, 40 (b. April 1860), resident
of Cincinnati OH, native of Ohio, mother of 5
children with 3 living, could read and write, living
with husband William (43, Railroad ??man),
Casey (18), Raymond (6) and Ervin (2). The 1910
Census shows this Kate as 50, resident of
Cincinnati OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband William (53, tractor
company gate keeper), Raymond (16) and
Charles (12). The 1920 Census shows this Kate
as 59, resident of Cincinnati OH, native of Ohio,
could read and write, living with husband William
(63, incline plant conductor) and Irwin (21,
bookkepper). The 1930 Census shows this Kate
as 69, resident of Cincinnati OH, native of Ohio,
could read and write and living iwth husband
William (72, trollyman). Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 17, 1943. The Asylum Grave Book
h
d grave
th
G
lA
t i
l
i
Given
to O. U.fNo
number.
Admission
records are missing. The 1900 Census shows him
as 36, native of England, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died February 8, 1906. The
Asylum Grave Book shows transferal on February
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
622
1019
Name
Born
Died
F Barnes
Bertha
1887
1935
M Barnes
John E.
1886
1948
Patient #
4989*
5203
County
Athens
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1908
Census shows her as 33 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 43,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her as 49
(b. 1886), committed from Athens Co OH, native
of the US, single and died of Chronic Intestinal
Obstruction on Spril 1, 1935. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic Intestinal
Obstruction and burial on April 3, 1935.
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records show him as 22, resident of Paint
Township in Highland Co OH, dark hair, brown
eyes, 5' 6", 130 lbs., farmer, Protestant, accosts
women, brother had been in Asylum. Admitted
September 21, 1908. The 1900 Census shows
him as 14, resident of Paint Township in Highland
Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and write, living
with father Reece (55, grocer), mother Katherine
(41), Virgil (24, soldier in 2nd US Artillery), Ernest
(21, soldier), Earl (10) and Ruth (8). The 1910
Census shows him as 24, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 33,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 43,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 43,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
573
Name
F Barnes
Mary
Born
Died
1854
1930
Patient #
25: 2010*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto 1874: 1888
n:
Washingto
n
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 23, resident of Muskingum Township in
Washington Co OH, and had been in an asylum 4
years before. Admitted January 30, 1874. Readmission records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 20, resident of Lawrence
Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with father Samuel (46,
teamster), mother Mahala (47, keeping house),
Jasper (11) and Francis Wells (70). The 1880
Census shows her as 28, resident of Muskingum
Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with father Samuel (58,
farmer), mother Mahaley (60, keeping house),
Susan Chapman (34), Clara (14), Clara (9),
George (8) and Myrtie (8). The 1900 Census
shows her as 46 (b. April 1854), native of
Pennsylvania, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
her as 60, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 68,
native of Ohio, widow, could read and write and a
ti t i th A l
Ohi D th h
h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
815
458
907
Name
Born
Died
M Barney
Louis
1877
1933
M Barnhart
Herman
1851
M Barrett
Edward
1875
Patient #
6715*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 34, resident of Morgan
Township, native of West Virginia, father native of
Pennsylvania, mother native of West Virginia,
farm laborer, single, could read and write and a
boarder with the Charles Pierce family. The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 41, born
1876 and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 43 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 53,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
1910
1939
3603
8811*
Athens
Washingto
n
1899 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1930
him as 57, farmer, native of Pennsylvania,
resident of Chauncy in Athens Co OH, single,
common education, and Protestant. Admitted
October 3, 1899. The 1900 Census shows him as
48 (b. September 1851), native of Pennsylvania,
former farm laborer, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died September 24, 1910. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as E cause unknown Senile Dementia and burial on September 25,
Admission Records are missing.The 1930 Census
shows him as 55, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died March 6, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia and
burial on March 6, 1939.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
318
Name
M Barrow
Alfred
Born
Died
1823
1901
Patient #
3595
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admissions Index shows him as Barrow.
Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as Barron, 27, resident of
Jefferson Township in Muskingum Co OH, native
of Ohio, merchant, living with wife Isabella (27)
and Elizabeth Robinson (35). The 1863 Civil War
Draft Registration shows him as Barron, 39,
resident of Springfield Township, native of Ohio
and a clerk. The 1870 Census shows him as
Barron, 48, resident of Springfield Township in
Muskingum Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, drug
store, living with wife Isabella (50, keeping house),
Edward (16, drug store help), Alice (16) and Mary
Mahony (17, domestic servant). The 1880
Census shows him as Barron, 58, resident of
Zanesville OH, native of Ohio, druggist, living with
wife Clara (60, keeping house), Edward (26) and
Alice (24). The 1890 Zanesville City Directory
shows him living in Falls Township in Muskingum
Co OH. The 1900 Census shows him as Barron,
77 (b. January 1823), native of Ohio, druggist,
widower, could read and write and a patient in the
A l
Th A l
G
B k h
hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
951
Name
M Barrowma
n Martin
Born
Died
1879
1942
Patient #
4883:
8311*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1906: 1927 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 29, resident of Nelsonville in Athens Co
OH, coal miner, married, common education,
Protestant, and native of Ohio. Admitted August 9,
1906. Admission records for 1927 missing.
Relative? Daniel admitted 1927. Ohio Births
shows he was born March 5, 1879 to Daniel and
Lidia in Nelsonville in Athens Co OH. The 1880
Census shows him as 1, resident of Nelsonville,
native of Ohio, living with father Daniel (28, coal
miner), mother Linnie (24, keeping house), Ann
(10), John (8), Robert (7), Daniel (5) and Mary (3).
The 1910 Census shows him as 33, married and
a patient in the Asylum. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 40, born 1878, resident
of Chauncy in Athens Co OH, coal miner, medium
height, medium build, dark brown hair and an
injury to left hand. The 1930 Census shows him
as 51, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 61,
native of Scotland, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d th
V l l H t Di
db i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
731
Name
M Barry
Elza
Born
Died
1866
1927
Patient #
4909
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show him as 40, resident of
Guyan Township, lived in state for 40 years,
farmer, single, fair education, Protestant, and first
attack at age 40. Admitted October 1, 1906. The
1880 Census shows him as 14, resident of Guyan
Township, native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with
father James (45, farmer), mother Grace (46,
keeping house), Linas (19, farm laborer), William
(18, farm laborer), John (16, farm laborer), Rosa
(12), Lafayette (6), James (4) and Levi (2). The
1900 Census shows him as 33 (b. June 1866),
resident of Guyan Township, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, could read and write, living with
father James (64, farmer), mother Grace (65),
James (23, farm laborer), Levi (22, farm laborer),
Myrtle (17) and Linis Shafer (17). The 1910
Census shows him as 44, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as Elzy, 53, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died October 9, 1927. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
At i
l
i
db i l
O t b 10 1927
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
819
500
Name
Born
Died
F Barth
Verne
1898
1964
F Barton
Sadie
1893
1924
Patient #
8540*
6394*
County
Cuyahoga
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Has headstone with name and dates.
1924
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 24, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband Frank (29, shop
yardmaster) and Virginia (2). The 1930 Census
shows her as 33, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband Frank (39, shipping
clerk) and Virginia (12). The 1940 Census shows
her as 43, former resident of Cleveland, native of
Ohio, divorced and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her as 66, a former resident of
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 27, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Kentucky, no
occupation, could read and write, living with
husband W.E. (60, merchant) and son Guyland
(9). Ohio Deaths shows he died August 27, 1924.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Dementia Paralyticaee and burial on August 29,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
849
794
Name
Born
Died
M Bartram
John
1844
1935
M Bartram
Robert
1908
1932
Patient #
9585*
7554*
County
Lawrence
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1934 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
1922
missing. The 1880 Census shows a John, 42,
resident of Ironton, native of West Virginia, stone
cutter, could read and write, living with wife Mary
(39, keeping house), Nancy (15), Ellen (13) and
Anna (8). The 1900 Census shows him as 56
(born January 1844), resident of Upper Township,
native of Virginia, day laborer, living with wife Mary
(59) and could not read or write. The Ohio Roster
shows he was in the 13th OVI, Company F, as a
Musician (drummer) entering the service at 19 on
June 5, 1861 and discharged March 11, 1863 as
Sargeant Major on a Surgeon’s Certificate of
disability. This information is confirmed by The
National Park Service’s Civil War Soldiers and
Sailors System. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis Heart
Di
dbroken.
b i l Admission
M 9 193
Headstone
records are
missing. The 1920 Census shows him as 12,
resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Kentucky, could read a write, living with mother
Susan (47, laundress), Mack (26, barber), Helena
(23, operator), Burl (21, clerk), Ernest (19,
railroader), Essie (17) and Gladys (15). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Apoplexy and burial on February 12, 1932.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
741
436
Name
M Bartsel
Joseph
F Bass
Ellen
Born
Died
1845
1928
Patient #
3353
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show him as 53, resident of
Nelsonville in Athens Co OH, lived in Ohio 16
years, shoemaker, single, common German
education, Catholic, and had made several
attempts at homicidal. Admitted January 31, 1898.
The 1900 Census shows him as 55, native of
Germany, immigrated in 1881 and naturalized in
1887, former shoemaker, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 65, single, could read and
wite and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 73, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on March 22, 1928.
1919
5163*
Meigs
1914 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows an Ellen as 40 (b. April 1860),
resident of Waggener District in Mason Co WV,
native of West Virginia, could read and write,
living with husband George (44, farm laborer),
Nettie (5) and George (3). The 1910 Census
shows this Ellen as 50, resident of Waggener
District in Mason Co WV, native of West Virginia,
could read but not write, living with husband
George (53, salt furnace laborer), Nettie (18) and
George (12). Ohio Deaths shows she died
February 13, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
670
673
Name
F Basye
Nancy
Jane
F Bates
Harriett
Born
Died
1865
1940
1854
1940
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2284*:
2930:
3809:
6048*:
6171*
Pike: Pike: 1891: 1896: Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
Pike:
1903: 1921: October 9, 1896 as 31, resident of Newton
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
Scioto:
1922
housewife, married, limited education, Protestant,
Scioto
3 children with youngest 11 days, and two
7107*
Ashtabula
1930
maternal aunts insane. Re-admitted May 30, 1903
as 38, resident of Sunfish Township in Pike Co
OH, native of Philo OH, Brown eyes, dark hair, 5'
5", housekeeping, separated, common education,
Protestant, suicidal, homicidal, violent, 2 children
with youngest 7 or 8 and two maternal aunts
insane. Re-admission records are missing. The
1910 Census shows her as 45 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 54,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, widow, could read and write, living with
brother-in-law Robert Abbott (48), his wife Rhoda
(41) and their children Icy (21), Mabel (19), Nolan
(15), Viola (12) and Cornelius (8). The 1940
Census shows her as 77, native of Ohio, widowed
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died August 1, 1940. The Asylum Grave
B
k h
d th
L Records
b P are i
Headstone
missing.f Admission
missing. The 1910 Census shows her as 56,
resident of Ashtabula and a native of Indiana.
The 1930 Census shows her as 76, native of
Indiana, divorced, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census hsows
her as 84, former resident of Ashtabula OH,
native of Indiana, divorced and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
1, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Coronary Sclerosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
Born
Died
F Baugham
Mary A.
1855
1913
***
M Baum
Louis
1860
1917
6498*
Scioto
1916
354
M Beally
John
1869
1903
4230
Ross
1903
353
Name
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1603: 4150 Ross: Ross 1886: 1905 Admission Records show her as 30, resident of
Deerfield Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, housekeeper, married, limited English,
Methodist Episcopal, suicidal and violent.
Admitted March 9, 1886. Re-admitted April 15,
1905 as 50, resident of Deerfield Township in
Ross Co OH, native of Clarksburg OH, blue eyes,
brown hair, farmer's wife, married, moderate
education, very religious and suicidal. Ohio
Deaths shows she died June 7, 1913. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Front of PerryHall grave and not #'d. Admission
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
him as 50, resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, grocer, married and could
read and write.
Admission Records show him as 47 or 48,
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, moderate
education, Lutheran German, had been earlier
treated at Smith's Hotel, and sister and mother
insane. Admitted July 14, 1903. The 1900 Census
shows him as 31, born 1869, resident of Twin
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
could read and write, living with aunt Margaret
Furrow (63). The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
434
369
Name
Born
Died
M Beard
Jacob
1823
1908
M Beavers
Allen
1865
Patient #
4266
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 80, resident of
Chauncy in Athens Co OH, native of West
Virginia, living 8 years in Ohio, gray hair and eyes,
farmer, widower, very limited education,
Protestant, and had been in the Athens County
Infirmary for 6 months. Admitted September 22,
1903. The 1880 Census shows a Jacob as 57,
resident of Moorefield Township in Clark County
OH, native of Pennsylvania, retired farmer,
widower and boarding with Seibert and Mary
Necklin. The 1900 Census shows a Jacob as 80,
born March 1820, resident of Troy Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, widower
and a lodger with James and Ruth Gates. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 17,
1904
3499: 3692 Adams:
Adams
1899: 1900 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 34, resident of Franklin Township in
Adams Co OH, farmer, single, very moderate
education, Orthodox, violent, maternal grandfather
and uncle insane. Admitted January 28, 1899. Readmitted March 22, 1900. The 1870 Census
shows him as 4, resident of Franklin Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Thomas (50, farmer), mother Sarah (25, keeping
house), Fenton (7) and Daniel (2). The 1880
Census shows him as 15, resident of Franklin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, living with father Thomas (59, farmer),
mother Sarah (34, keeping house), Fenton (17,
farmer), Daniel (12), Joseph (9), Jonas (7), Oscar
(5), and John (4). The 1900 Census shows him as
35, former farmer, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
461
577
Name
Born
Died
M Beavers
Joseph C.
1871
1910
F Beavers
Mary
1867
1930
Patient #
3844
2174*
County
Adams
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show him as 32, resident of
1890
Franklin Township in Adams Co OH, laborer,
single, moderate education, violent and
threatening at times, and maternal grand father
and uncle as well as brother insane. Admitted
February 13, 1901. The 1880 Census shows him
as 9, living with father Thomas (59, farmer),
mother Sarah (34, keeping house), Fenton (17,
farmer), Allen (15), Daniel (12), Jonas (7), Oscar
(5), and John (4). The 1900 Census shows him as
28, resident of Franklin Township in Adams Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single, could read and
write, living with mother Sarah (51, farmer),
Fenton (38, laborer), All (43, laborer), Daniel (32,
laborer) and Hannah (18, servant). The 1910
Census shows him as 41, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
December 5, 1910. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
d b i l missing.
D
bAdmission
7 1910 Records are
Headstone
missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 14,
resident of Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Vincent (57, farmer),
Lydia (31, keeping house), Elias (12), Isabella
(10), L---- (8), William (6), Susan (3) and James
(9 months). The 1900 Census shows her as 33,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 43, single and a patient of
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 52,
single and a patient of the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 62, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died
October 8, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
939
60
Name
Born
Died
M Beck
Rudolph
1894
1941
F Beebe
Martha
1838
1887
Patient #
8421*
1276
County
Cuyahoga
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1928 Admission Records are missing. The World War I
1883
Draft Registation shows him as 23, born 1894,
resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, and a
grocery clerk. The 1920 Census shows him as 26,
resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native
of Hungary, woodworker, single and a boarder
with Charles Lang. The 1930 Census shows him
as 44, native of Bohemia, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 54,
native of Bohemia, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died September
10, 1941. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as heart failure and burial on September
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Watertown in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, married, common education, no
religion, suicidal, homicidal, 4 children with
youngest 9. Admitted April 25, 1883. The 1860
Census shows her as 22, resident of Union
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with husband Jeremiah (24, farmer) and
Mary (3 months). The 1870 Census shows her as
30, resident of Union Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
husband Jerry (33, farmer), Mary (10) and
Wallace (7). The 1880 Census shows her as 41,
resident of Watertown in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
Jeremiah (44, farmer), Mary (20), Wallace (17)
and Frederick (6). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died February 8, 1887.
Th A l
G
B k h
b i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
838
245
634
Name
Born
Died
M Beery
Clayton
1882
1934
M Beihl
Jacob
1853
M Bell
Archibald
1876
1895
1921
Patient #
8580*
2388*
5850*
County
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Washingto
n
1890
Lawrence
1912
Census shows him as 18 (b. May 1882), resident
of Marion Township, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write, living with father Jacob (48,
farmer), mother Mary (47), Archie (13), Goldie
(11), Roy (8) and Gracie (6). The 1910 Census
shows him as 27, resident of Jackson Township in
Perry County, native of Ohio, oil field tool dresser,
married 3 years, could read and write, living with
wife Alice (19), Noble (2) and Velma (3 months).
The 1920 Census shows him as 37, resident of
Marion Township in Hocking County, native of
Ohio, oil field tool dresser, could read and write,
living with wife Alice (28), Noble (12), Velma (10),
Merrill (8), Sylvia (6)Wayne (4) and Dwight (3).
The 1930 Census shows him as 47, native of
Ohio, married, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as General Paralysis and burial on
N
b Records
3 1934 are missing. The 1870
Admission
Census shows him as 17, resident of Fearing
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm worker, idiotic, could not read or write, living
with father Jacob (48, farmer), mother Caroline
(41, keeps house), Emiline (18), Caroline (14),
Elizabeth (11) and Magdalene (2). The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on July 1, 1895.
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 42, born 1876,
nearest relative Mrs. Archie Bell of Ironton, and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 43 and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on June 17,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
772
Name
Born
Died
F Bellamy
Georgia
1872
1951
Patient #
5316*
County
Lawrence
1
245
F Bennett
Minerva
1825
1905
689: 1922
Pike: Pike
2
770
M Beougher
Simeon
1865
1930
8735*
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 Has headstone with name and dates.
1877: 1888
1930
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 47, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 57, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 75, married and a patient in
Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
Pee Pee Township in Pike Co OH, violent and
had been in an asylum in 1857-1858. Admitted
September 27, 1877. The 1880 Census shows
her as 56, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 16, resident of Good Hope
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father John (40, farmer),
mother Malinda (35, keeping house), Emanuel
(18, farm worker), Nomson (14), Margaret (12),
William (9) and Elizabeth (6). The 1900 Census
shows him as 35 (b. February 1865), resident of
Good Hope Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, rented and a farmer. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1034
306
Name
Born
Died
M Berger
Edger
1879
1949
F Berger
Lena
1885
1910
Patient #
6924*
4420*
County
Lawrence
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Has headstone with name and dates.
1907
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census an Edgar W. as 10 months, resident of
Upper Ashland Precinct in Boyd County KY, native
fo Ohio, living with John 23, gardener), mother
Maggie (18, keeping house) and servant Mary
Ward. The 1910 Census shows an Edgar as 30,
resident of Birmingham AL, native of Ohio, dry
goods merchant, single, could read and write and
boarding with Walter Leger family. The World War
I Draft Registration shows him as 39, born 1879,
resident of Ironton, laborer, medium height,
medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, nearest
relative Maggie Berger of Ironton. The 1920
Census shows him as 40, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 49, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
C
Headstone not numbered. Admission Records
are missing. The 1900 Census shows her as 15,
resident of Lee Township in Monroe Co OH, and a
native of Ohio. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmanary Tuberculosis and
burial on March 23, 1910.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
669
134
Name
Born
Died
M Berger
William
1853
1923
F Berry
Elma
1862
1895
Patient #
County
2096: 3722 Clermont:
Athens
1489
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1888: 1900 Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted May
1885
28, 1900, 47, laborer, married, poor education,
prior treatment at Dayton State and Athens. The
1880 Census shows him as 24, resident of
Goshen Township in Clermont Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer and living with wife Anna (28,
keeping house). The 1910 Census shows him as
58, native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 66,
native of Ohio, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died April 1, 1923. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Aortic Stenosis and
Admission Records show her as 23, resident of
Addison Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Gallia County, housewife, separated, common
education, Orthodox, suicidal, homicidal, and one
child 1 1/2 years. Admitted February 28, 1885.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died March 18, 1895. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 19, 1895.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
473
Name
M Berry
Isaac
Born
Died
1848
1911
Patient #
3414
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 50,
resident of Liberty Township in Clinton Co OH,
farm hand, married, poor education, Protestant,
homicidal, and one sister insane. Admitted June
25, 1898. The 1870 Census shows him as 17,
resident of Liberty Township in Clinton Co OH,
native of Kentucky, farm laborer, could not read or
write, living with mother Phoebe (60, keeping
house) and Belle (13, domestic servant). The
1880 Census shows him as 28, resident of Liberty
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Kentucky,
mulatto, farm laborer, living with Emma (2) and
mother Phoebe (55,) and boarding with brother-inlaw Polk Jones (36, farmer), Belle (23, keeping
house) and three sons. The 1900 Census shows
him as 52. native of Ohio, former farm laborer,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died December
6, 1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acute Regurgitation and burial on
D
b 11 1911
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
2
55
20
674
Name
Born
Died
F Beswick
Ann
1837
1886
F Bichtel
Esther
1802
F Bell Viola
C.
1903
Patient #
1514
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
Windsor Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Morgan County, married, can read, Methodist, 4
children with two living with youngest 7, an aunt
had been insane and brother Henry Wilson in
Athens Asylum. Admitted May 22, 1885. The 1870
Census shows her as 29, resident of Stockport in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house,
living with husband Frances (27, laborer), Fred (1)
and Laura (9 months). The 1880 Census shows
her as 40, resident of Stockport in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
Frances (37, laborer), Frank (4, idiotic) and Jesse
(3). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died August 19, 1886. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 19, 1886.
Additional marker placed in November 2012.
1882
1940
336
7692*
Fairfield
Cuyahoga
1874 Admission Records show her as 72 and a
1934
resident of Pleasant Township. Admitted
September 25, 1874. The 1870 Census shows
her as 66, native of Ohio, former house keeper
and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1880
Census shows her as 78, native of Ohio, widow
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows her as 27, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of
Alabama, married, could read and write, living
with father James Jennings (56, laborer), mother --- (52) and daughter Emery (9). The 1940 census
shows her as 53, native of Illinois, married and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died December 24, 1940. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cardio Renal
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
485
Name
Born
F Billingston
Sarah E.
Died
1923
Patient #
6149*
County
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1
167
F Bird Mary
1839
1899
3272
Gallia
1899
1
144
M Bissett
William
1845
1887
1765
Belmont
1886
shows she died June 10, 1923. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on June 12, 1923.
Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH and "bad" housewife.
Admitted June 17, 1899. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died
September 5, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 6, 1899.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 41, iron worker, resident of Pease
Township in Belmont Co OH, married, medium
education, worried over loss of children &
prolonged strike of workers. Admitted June
14,1886. The 1860 Census shows him as 17,
resident of Wood Co WV, native of Virginia, farm
laborer and living with the John Page family. US
Civil War Soldiers and US Soldiers Records &
Profiles show him as a Sergeant in Company H of
the 17th Virginia Cavalry Regiment and US,
Confederation Soldiers Compiled Service Records
show he enlisted in the 17th VCR in 1862 at 21.
Civil War Prisoner of War Records show him as a
Sergeant in Company H of the 17th VCR,
captured July 10, 1864 at Frederick MD, housed
in West's Building's Hospital and transferred to
Fort McHenry on August 19, 1864. Fold3 shows
him as a Sergeant in Company H of the 17th
VCR, enlisted October 10, 1862 at Sissonville
WV, 3rd Sergeant, promoted from 2nd Sergeant
on July 10, 1864, wounded (gunshot to the right
thi h
l ) d l ft i th h d f th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1015
481
Name
Born
Died
M Bitervich
Jacob
1874
1947
M Black
Charles
1840
1912
Patient #
9851*
4397*
County
Cuyahoga
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1935 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1904
Records are missing. The 1930 Census shows
him as 56, native of Yugoslavia, married, could
not read or write and a patient in the Cleveland
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 65,
former resident of Cleveland OH, native of
Yugoslavia, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Death Certificate shows him as about 73 (b.
about 1874), committed from Cuyahoga County
OH, native of Jugoslavia, laborer, married,
suffered from Dementia Praecox and died of
Pulmonary Tuberchlosis on July 12, 1947 and
Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as Charly, 12, resident of
Pickaway Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father William (67, farmer),
mother Elizabeth (56), Martha (22), Mary (19),
Elizabeth (17), George (15), Edward (14) and
William (27, drover). The 1860 Shows a Charles,
22. resident of Pickaway Township in Pickaway
Co OH, native of Ohio, clerk, living with father
William (75, farmer), mother Elizabeth (57), Mary
(27), George (26, farm laborer) and Edward (24,
farmer). The 1910 Census shows him as 70,
single, could not read or write and a patient of the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died March 16,
1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
March 18, 1912. There are six listed in Ohio
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
594
Name
Born
Died
M Black
Ephraim
1858
1918
Patient #
3284
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 39, resident of
Morgan Township, native of Ohio, single, no
education, and violent at times. Admitted July 27,
1897. The 1860 Census shows him as 1, resident
of Columbia Township in Meigs County, native of
Ohio, living with father Daniel (59, farmer), mother
Clarisa (44), Hiram (20, farmer), Natilie (18), John
(17), Vesta (14), William (12), James (10),
Thankful (9) and Delpha (7). The 1870 Census
shows him as 11, resident of Morgan Township,
native of Ohio, could not read or write, living with
mother Claracy (52, farmer), James (20, farm
worker), Thankful (18) and Lucinda (16). The
1880 Census shows him as 21, resident of
Morgan Township, native of Ohio, idiotic, living
with brother-in-law Joseph Hansher (28, farmer),
Thankful (28, keeping house), Clara (5), William
(3), James (2 months) and mother Clarissa (65).
The 1900 Census shows him as 42, native of
Ohio, former laborer, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 42, native of Ohio, single,
ld
d d it
d
ti t i th A l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
516
Name
M Black
William
Born
Died
1855
1914
Patient #
807
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1878 Admission Records show him as 23, resident of
Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH, result from over
study. Admitted April 2, 1878. The 1860 Census
shows him as 8, resident of Ohio Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Christopher (38, farmer), mother Catherine (28),
Conrad (14), Jacob (10), Samuel (6) and Isaac
(4). The 1870 Census shows him as 18, resident
of Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, living with father Christopher
(48, farmer), mother Catherine (38, keeping
house), Conrad (22, farm worker), Samuel (14,
farm worker), Isaac (12, farm worker), Martha (9),
Josphus (6), John (4) and Rosan (7 months). The
1880 Census shows him as 26, native of Ohio,
former farmer, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The same Census shows him as 26, former
resident of Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, not living with father
Christopher (58, farmer), mother Catherine (49,
keeping house), Isaac (21), John (16), Josaphine
(17) Rosa (10) and George (6) but living at the
A l
Th 1910 C
h
hi
56
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
435
366
Name
Born
Died
M Blackwoo
d James
1832
1908
F Blair
Elizabeth
1879
1914
Patient #
5121
5022*
County
Ross
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1912
him as 76, resident of Union Township, native of
Ohio, single, poor education, Protestant, and
violent. Admitted April 20, 1908. The 1850 Census
shows himas 17, resident of Malta Township,
native of Ohio, living with father George (64,
farmer), mother Martha (50), Rebecca (15,
idiotic), Sarah (14), George (8) and Mary Wood
(32, blind). The 1860 Census shows him as 27,
resident of Union Township, native of Ohio,
farmer, living with mother Martha (59), Rebecca
(26, idiotic), Sarah (22), George (18, farmer),
William Wood (42, farmer) and Mary Wood (40,
blind since age 14). The 1870 Census shows him
as 38, resident of Union Township, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, could not read or write, living with
mother Martha (70, keeping house), Rebecca (36,
idiotic) and Sarah (33). The Asylum Grave Book
O are missing. The 1880
Admission Records
Census shows an Elizabeth as 2, resident of
Wheelersburg in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father William (39, laborer), mother
Esther (38, keeping house), Maude (7) and
William (5). The 1900 Census shows her as
Libie, 20 (b. October 1879), resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with father William (58, shoe
worker), mother Ester (56) and Nana (17). Ohio
Deaths shows she died July 12, 1914. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
382
Name
Born
Died
M Blakeman
Alva
1887
1905
Patient #
4279
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 16, resident of
2
547
M Blevins
Samuel
1879
1916
4595
Scioto
1905
2
385
F Blinn Effie
1852
1915
4965*
Ross
1912
Galford, Union Township in Pike Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, very limited education, Protestant, no
occupation, attacks for last 10 years, suicidal and
violent, and an aunt insane. Admitted December
3, 1903. The 1900 Census shows him as 12,
resident of Union Township in Pike Co OH, native
of Ohio, could not read or write, living with father
Andrew (32, farmer), mother Martha (31),
Carolina (6) and Delpha (2 months). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
April 3, 1905. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records show him as about 37,
Resident of Union Township in Scioto Co OH,
lived in Ohio 12 years, no occupation, single, no
education, insane all his life, had been kept in
Scioto County Infirmary, deaf and nearly
speechless, and no living relatives. Admitted
March 6, 1905. The 1910 Census shows him as
31 and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died August 10, 1916. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 48, born 1852, resident of
Chillicothe in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, could read and write. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 11, 1915. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Intestitial Nephritis and burial on December 14,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
431
359
Name
Born
Died
M Bocock
John C.
1832
1908
F Boggs
Martha
1845
1913
Patient #
County
2325*:
3450*
Gallia
3010
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1889: 1898 Headstone missing. CIVIL WAR VETERAN 91st
1897
OVI, Company B - PRIVATE STONE NOT AT
CORRECT GRAVE. Admission Records are
missing. The 1860 Census shows him as 29,
resident of Ohio Township in Gallia Co OH, native
of Virginia, farm laborer, living with wife Mary (25),
Elizabeth (5), William (4) and Claire (1). The 1870
Census shows him as 38, resident of Ohio
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of West
Virginia, farm laborer, living with wife Mary (32,
keeping house), Amanda (16, helps mother),
William (14, laborer), Albert (9), John (7), Charles
(4) and Samuel (1). The 1900 Census shows him
as 60, born 1840, native of West Virginia, farmer,
widower, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
Jackson Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
housewife, married, no education, Bible Christian
and two children, youngest 17. Admitted June 4,
1897. The 1880 Census shows her as 37,
resident of Beaver Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, could not read or
write, living with husband Harrison (40, farmer),
Millard (14, laboer), Catherine (7) and Henry (1).
The 1900 Census shows her as 55, married with
two children, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 65,
married with two children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. Athens County
Deaths shows she died December 9, 1913. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Pneuchymatous Nephritis and burial on
D
b 11 1913
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
169
Name
Born
Died
F Bolden
Ellen
1856
1900
Patient #
3358
County
Highland
2
935
M Bolin
Edward
1887
1941
9623*:
10651*
Scioto:
Scioto
1
192
F Bolin
Loretta
(Etta)
1863
1901
3411*
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show her as 43, resident of
1934: 1939
Liberty Township, in state 10 years, housekeeper,
widow, slight education, slight religion and three
children, youngest 17. Admitted December 20,
1899. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died january 2, 1900. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 3,
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 22, resident of Lewis Co
KY, native of Kentucky, single, farm laborer, could
read and write, livi9ng with step-father Lindsey
Jordan (71, mother Harriet (56) and Arta Bolin
(30, farmer). The 1920 Census shows him as 33,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Kentucky, house painter, could read and write,
living with wife Emma (35), step son John Clark
(16), mother Harriet Jordan (65) and several
boarders. The 1940 Census shows him as 53,
former resident of Portsmouth OH, native of
Kentucky, divorced and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died May 28, 1941. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
1900 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows a Loretta Cotrill, 8, resident of
Knox Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father William Cotrill (38, farm laborer),
mother Susan (33, keeping house), Rebecca (10),
Thomas (6) and Amanda (2). The 1900 Census
shows her as 37 (b. 1863), native of Ohio,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Etta and died March 5,
1901. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
322
Name
Born
Died
F Bollis
Mary
Emma
1851
1911
Patient #
2656*
County
Perry
1
408
M Bolon
David H.
1851
1907
1726: 4710 Monroe:
Belmont
1
364
M Bolus
Richard
1854
1904
4342
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1894 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1886: 1905
1904
Census shows her as Emma, 49 (b. March 1851),
native of England, married with eight children,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows her as Mary E., 59,
married with eight children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died March 17, 1911. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Intestinal
Obstruction and burial on March 18, 1911.
Admission Records show him as 35, native of
Ohio, farmer, married, common education,
Protestant, violent, in Columbus Asylum 18771885, sister in Asylum, and mother suffered
nervousness. Admitted February 17, 1886. Readmitted September 11, 1905 from Belmont
County having been a resident of the County
Infirmary. The 1880 Census shows him as 28,
laborer, married and a patient in the Columbus
Asylum.. The 1900 Census shows him as 48,
native of Ohio, former laborer, single and a patient
in the Columbus Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died April 20,
Admissions Index shows him as Richard Bowlers.
Admission Records show him as Richard Bolus,
50, resident of Waterloo Township in Athens Co
OH, in state 12 or 15 years, native of another
place, coal miner, brown hair, gray eyes, 5' 7 1/2",
married, fair education, had been in jail in Kansas,
and wife in asylum. Admitted April 19, 1904. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 25,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
282
261
Name
Born
Died
M Bond
Wesley
1873
1898
F Bonshire
Annie
1840
Patient #
3059
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 Admission Records show him as 22, laborer,
resident of Huntington Township in Ross Co OH,
single, limited education, Protestant. Admitted
November 15, 1895. The 1880 Census shows a
Wesley as 8, black, resident of Lincoln County
GA, native of Georgia, living with father Jerry (60,
farmer), mother Jane (47, keeping house), James
(17, farm worker) and Simon (5). The 1880
Census also shows a Wesley as 6, black, resident
of Longstreet District in Elbert County GA, native
of Georgia, living with father Sam (45, farmer),
mother Jane (39, keeping house), Morgan (18,
laborer), Edney (10, laborer), Zacheriah (8) and
George (2). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died May 7, 1898. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on May 8, 1898.
1906
4214
Belmont
1905 The Asylum Index shows her as Anna Banshin
(4214, Belmont, 1905). Admission Records show
her as Anna Bonshire, about 60, resident of
Richland Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ireland, had been inthe County Infirmary for
several years, housewife, Protestant, separated
from husband and admitted September 11, 1905.
The 1880 Census shows an Anna Bonshire as 35,
resident of Pittsburg PA, native of Ireland and
living with husband Henry (38, glass house
worker). The 1900 Census shows her as Anna
Bonnsheier, 60 (b. 1840), native of Ireland,
widowed, could read and write and a patient in the
Belmont Co Infirmary. The Asylum Grave Book
shows her as Annie Bonshire and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
143
Name
Born
Died
F Bonum
Barbara
1844
1896
Patient #
293
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as 30, resident of
2
1016
M Borsos
Alex
1878
1947
8911*
Stark
1930
2
917
M Boster
Charles
1912
1939
10558*
Lawrence
1939
Bloom Township in Scioto Co OH and native of
another place. Admitted June 30, 1874. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows her
as Bonham and died April 16, 1896. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on April 17, 1896.
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1940 Census shows
him as 62, native of Hungary, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows him as 74 (b. May 2, 1873), committed
from Stark County OH, laborer wih the Berger Co
of Canton OH, married to Julia Talitska, parents
Alex and Julia of Austria-Hungary, suffered from
Dementia Praecox (Paranoid type) and died of
Chronic Valvular Heart Disease on October 31,
Admission Records are missing. The Death
Certificate shows him as 27 (b. January 28, 1912),
native of Lawrence County OH, father Sim,
mother Mazie (Woodyard), farmer, single and
died of suicide by hanging in woods near Albany,
OU on November 14, 1939 and buried November
15, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as sucide and burial on November 15,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
350
379
Name
Born
Died
F Botts
Amanda
1868
1913
M Botts
James M.
1851
1905
Patient #
4639
4260
County
Clinton
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
1903
Martinsville in Clark Township in Clinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, gray hair, blue eyes, 135 lbs.,
housewife, married, common education,
Protestant, no children, a relative was Clinton
Botts. Admitted July 13, 1909. The 1870 Census
shows her as Amanda Willison, 1, resident of
Clark Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father John (43, farm laborer), mother
Eliza (31, keeping house), Jonathan (12), Frank
(8) and Alonzo (6). The 1880 Census shows her
as 11, resident of Clark Township in Clinton Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father John (59,
farmer), mother Eliza (43, keeping house), Frank
(17, farm worker), Alonzo (14, farm worker) and
Lydia (9). The 1900 Census shows her as
Amanda Willison, 31 (b. November 1868),
resident of Martinsville OH, native of Ohio, single,
living with father John (66), mother Liza (66) and
Clinton Botts (29, boarder). Ohio Deaths shows
she died May 4, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
d b i l Records
M 5 show
1913him as 52, resident of
Admission
York Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
married, limited education, Protestant, former coal
miner, and mother was insane. Admitted
September 10, 1903. The 1870 Census shows
him as 18, resident of Nelsonville in Athens Co
OH, farm laborer and living in a hotel. The 1880
Census shows him as 28, resident of Dover
Township, native of Ohio, coal miner, living with
wife Alice (20, keeping house) and Eugene (4).
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 6,
1905. Private Marker placed August 2013.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
167
Name
M Botts
William
2
723
M Bowen
Elliott
1
10
F Bowers
Catherine
2
364
F Bowen
Maggie
Born
Died
1809
1889
Patient #
2147*
County
Clermont
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1820
1927
8165*
Jackson
1926
1814
1881
960
Lawrence
1880
1862
1914
2817
Meigs
1895
Census shows him as a resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH. The 1880 Census
shows him as 71, resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer and living with wife Nancy (51, keeping
house). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died August 2, 1889. The
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died January 9, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on January 11, 1927.
Admission Records show her as 66 and a
resident of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co
OH. Admitted February 12, 1880. The 1880
Census shows her as 66, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on January 6, 1881.
Admission Records show her as 33, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, house wife,
married with two children with youngest 12,
common education, Catholic, delusional and
sister Mary Curtis in Asylum. Admitted September
13, 1895. The 1900 Census shows her as 38,
native of Ohio, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 9, 1914. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcinoma of Uterus
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
539
409
Name
Born
Died
M Bowles
Scott
1862
1916
M Bowling
John
1852
1907
Patient #
County
1171: 4704 Belmont:
Belmont
4387
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1881: 1905 Admission Records show him as 19, resident of
1904
Pultney Township in Belmont Co OH, and single.
Admitted June 18, 1881. Re-admitted September
11, 1905 as Bowles, about 35, resident of
Richland Township in Belmont Co OH, single,
Protestant, had been in Columbus Asylum, and
transferred from Belmont County Infirmary. The
1880 Census shows him as Bowles, 19, resident
of Pultney Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm laborer, single, living with father J.N.
(37, painter), mother Harriet (35, keeping house),
William (16, farm laborer), Minnie (14), Frank
(12), Mary (4) and Lilly (3). The 1900 Census
shows him as Boals, 37, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Columbus Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 58, married, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows him as Bowles and died March 29, 1916.
The Asylum Grave Book shows last name as
Boals, cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis and
b
i l NATIONAL
A il 3 1916
OHIO
GUARD VETERAN. Admission
Records show him as 52, resident of Circleville in
Pickaway Co OH, had been in Columbus Asylum,
and transferred from County Infirmary. Admitted
July 14, 1904. The 1900 Census shows him as
46, native of Ohio, former printer, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Souvenir History of the 14th Regiment Ohio
National Guard shows a John T. Bowling as a 1st
Lieutenant ca. 1875-1890 in the Circleville Zouave
Company. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died May 27, 1907. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 27,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
647
725
321
Name
Born
Died
F Bowman
Bertha
1890
1938
M Bowsher
Frances
1860
M Boyd
Henry
1873
1927
1901
Patient #
5906*
4417*
3210
County
Lawrence
Pickaway
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1920 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1904
1897
Census shows her as 9 (b. August 1890), resident
of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father John (49, day laborer),
mother Maggie (46), George (23, coal miner) and
uncle Alfred Ward (25, day laborer). The 1910
Census shows her as 18, resident of Decatur
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and living with father
John (65, line bank). The 1920 Census shows
her as 26, resident of Decatur Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and living with father John (69,
miner). The 1930 Census shows her as 33, native
of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died January 22, 1938. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as General
P
i i i Records
d b i lare missing.
J
2The1938
Admission
1920
Census shows him as 60 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February 7,
1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on Feburary
BLACK. Admission Records show him as 24,
resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, common
education, Methodist, and violent at times.
Admitted January 29, 1897. The 1900 Census
shows him as 27, native of Ohio, former laborer,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died March 2, 1901. The
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
209
Name
Born
Died
F Boyd
Sarah
1842
1902
Patient #
934
County
Lawrence
1
166
F Boyce
Cora
1871
1899
2766: 3120 Clermont:
Clermont
2
635
M Boyer
Lambert
1841
1921
7289*
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 Admission Records show her as 37, resident of
1895: 1898
1921
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, vicious and
violent. Admitted October 27, 1879. The 1870
Census shows her as 27, resident of Perry
Township, native of Ohio, keeps house, living with
husband Ewell (35, laborer), Laura (3) and
Ulysses (9 months). The 1880 Census shows her
as 38, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900
Census shows her as 57, native of Ohio, married
with two children, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died July 1,
1902. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
No record of first admission ca. 1892. Called Cora
Boys, 24, resident of Tate Township in Clermont
Co OH, native of Ohio, house wife, married,
common education, Protestant, one child of 19
months and homicidal. Admitted April 17, 1895.
Readmitted May 10, 1898 as Cora Boyce, 27,
resident of Washington Township in Clermont Co
OH, native of Ohio, house wife and farm hand,
married with two children, very limited education,
Protestant and homicidal. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died June 21,
1899. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 79, native of Ohio and a
resident of the Pickaway County Infirmary. Ohio
Deaths shows he died June 21, 1921. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arterio Sclerosis (Aortic Stenosis) and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
87
Name
Born
Died
F Bradshaw
Betsy
(Elizabeth
?)
1850
1890
Patient #
2096*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1
117
F Brafford
Jane
1817
1893
2569*
Vinton
1893
1
16
F Bramer
Evaline O.
1838
1881
27
Athens
1874
1
39
F Brandt
Regina
1829
1884
332
Hocking
1874
Census shows her as 30, resident of Salisbury
Township in Meigs Co OH, keeps house, living
with husband Amos (35), Adda (7), May (5) and
James (3). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August 14, 1890. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August 14,
Admittance Records are missing. The 1880
Census has her, 63, native of England, married to
Jacob (68, farmer, native of Virginia) with children
William, Alice, Joseph, & Mary A. Seymour. Name
spelled Bragford in AC Death Records. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 22,
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 37, resident of Waterloo Township in
Athens Co OH, admitted February 2, 1874. The
1880 Census indicates her as 43, single, native of
Ohio. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Washington Township in Hocking Co OH and
violent. Admitted September 14, 1874. The 1880
Census shows her as 51, native of Germany,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died April 23, 1884. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
3
1056
843
Name
Born
Died
M Branham
Burns
1867
1954
F Branicks
Ophelia
1905
Patient #
12618
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1951 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 10, resident of Floyd
County KY, native of Kentucky, could not read or
write, living with father William (59, farmer),
mother Loricie (50, keeping house), Charles (12,
farm worker), Benjamin (7) and Catherine (5). The
1910 Census showsh him as 43, resident of
Chauncy in Athens Co OH, native of Kentucky,
coal miner, could read and write, living with wife
Mary (38), Newman (12), Arland (10), Kenneth
(7), father-in-law Daniel Collins (66, coal miner)
and mother-in-law Rinda (69). The 1920 Census
shows him as 50, resident of Dover Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner, could
read and write, living with wife Lizzie (38), Orland
1969
Cuyahoga
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates.
Not in Asylum Index. The 1930 Census shows
her as 23, resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co
OH, native of Tennessee, black, candy maker,
could read and write, living with husband
Marcellus (24, chauffeur) and mother-in-law The
1940 Census shows an Ophelia as 36. resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of
Tennessee, white, maid, married, four years of
college and living with the William Vorpe family.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 63, born in 1906, a
former resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH,
divorced and died June 27, 1969. The Social
Security Death Index shows she was born
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
O.U.
1
68
Name
Born
Died
F Brannan
Esther
1854
1910
M Brannan
Patrick
1838
1880
Patient #
4592
193
County
Athens
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Given to O.U. Admission Records show her as
1874
55, resident of Buchtel in York Township in
Athens Co OH, brown hair, blue eyes, 117 lbs., 5'
2 1/2", unknown occupation, unknown religion,
had seven children, and had been in the Athens
Asylum before. Admitted January 27, 1909. The
Asylum Grave Book shows removal on January 1,
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Transferred from
Longview Asylum, noted as "sick," admitted
March 24, 1874. The 1870 Census shows a
Patrick Brannan as 32, native of Ireland, resident
of the Soldier's Home in Dayton and a laborer.
The Ohio Roster shows him as 26, a Private in the
38th OVI, Company G, entering the service
September 26, 1864 as a substitute, absent sick
and mustered out May 27, 1865. This information
is confirmed by The National Park Service’s Civil
War Soldiers and Sailors System. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted as a veteran
substitute for George Cappell of Columbus OH
September 26, 1864 in Cleveland, 26, native of
Ireland, farmer, 5’ 5 ¼”, hazel eyes, brown hair,
dark complexion and sick at Goldsboro Hospital
April 9 – June 1865. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on July 5, 1880. VA marker
installed 10/29/11
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
270
Name
Born
Died
M Brannum
Joseph
1850
1897
1813
1
49
F Breeding
Sarah
1
69
F Bressell
Hannah
2
911
M Brickey
Chester
1
428
M Briggs
William
1919
Patient #
3205
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1885
775
Lawrence
1878
1888
1882*
Pike
1888
1939
10213*
Lawrence
1937
1908
4404*
Pickaway
1904
him as 47, farmer, resident of Franklin Township
in Adams Co OH, married, limited education,
Christian, admitted January 2, 1897. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Brauner and died September 15, 1897. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on September
Admission Records show her as 65, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, admitted
July 7, 1878. The 1860 Census indicates her as
47, farm manager, native of Virginia, with children
William W. (17, farm hand) & Hannah (13). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died June 25, 1885. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on June 26, 1885.
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died June 22, 1888. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 22,
Census shows him as 1, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Virginia, living with
father Willis (48, blast furnace laborer), mother
Ida (38) and siblings Robert (12), Hazel (11),
Bertha (7), and E--- (4). Ohio Deaths shows he
died April 26, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Miliary Tuberculosis and
burial on April 27, 1939.
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on June 18, 1908.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
269
81
Name
Born
Died
M Briggs
Nathaniel
1849
1897
M Brindle
Amos
1844
1881
Patient #
2610*
976
County
Monroe
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
1879
missing. The 1850 Census shows him as 4
months, resident of Somersett Township in
Belmont Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
John 23, farmer), Susanna (20), Nathaniel (65,
farmer) and Tensa (60). The 1860 Census shows
him as 10, resident of Wayne Township in
Belmont Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
John (34, farmer), Susanna (28), Henry (7),
Joseph (5), James (2), Charlie (2), William (6
months) and Nathaniel (75). The 1870 Census
shows him as 21, resident of Perry Township in
Monroe Co OH, farm laborer, could not read or
write, living with wife Sarah (21, keeping house),
and Margarett (1). The 1880 Census shows him
as 30, resident of Perry Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, could not read or
write, living with wife Sarah (31, keeping house),
Margaret (10), Elizabeth (9), Amen (11),Nancy (3)
and Elom (2 months). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died April 10,
1897
Th Amissing.
l
G Admission
B k Records
h
b show
i l
Headstone
him as 35 and a resident of Union Township in
Ross Co OH. Admitted November 13, 1879. The
1880 Census shows him as 36, native of Ohio and
a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on August 1, 1881.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
756
715
Name
Born
Died
F Brombach
er
Elizabeth
1859
1949
F Bromley
Frances
Jones
1880
1944
Patient #
8494*
7047*
County
Cuyahoga
Lake
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Has headstone with name and dates.
1929
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 41, native of Germany,
former house wife, married with four children and
a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 51, native of Germany,
married with four children, could read and write
and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 60, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows her as 71, native of
Germany, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 80, former resident of
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1930 Census shows her as 50,
native of Ohio, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1940 census hsow her as 60,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died December
24, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
December 29, 1944.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
330
Name
M Brookman
Thomas
Born
Died
1850
1902
Patient #
3937
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admissio9n Records show him as 51, resident of
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, in Ohio 27 years, no
occupation, single, no education, destructive,
transferred from the Gallia County Infirmary.
Admitted October 15, 1901. The 1880 Census
shows him as 30, native of Ohio, single, idiotic,
cannot read or write and a patient in the Gallia
County Infirmary. The 1900 Census shows him as
49, native of Ohio, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the Gallia County Infirmary. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died January 2, 1902. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 4, 1902.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
707
148
Name
Born
Died
F Brooks
Annie
1875
1943
F Brooks
Missouri
A.
1849
1897
Patient #
8493*
2549*
County
Cuyahoga
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1893
1880 Census shows an Annie as 5, resident of
Jasper County, TX, native of Texas, living with
father Madison (40, farmer), mother Nancy (36,
keeping house), Emma (14), Charity (13), Sallie
(12), Mary (11), William (8) and Roxy (7). The
1900 Census shows an Annie as 25, black,
resident of Justice Precinct 1 in Jasper County,
TX, native of Texas, house keeper, could read
and write, living with father Mack (62, farmer),
mother Nancy (51, house keeper) and Sallie (32,
house keeper). The 1904 Ashtabula OH City
Directory shows an Annie. The 1920 Census
shows an Annie Brooks as black, 43, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Texas,
no occupation, widow, could read and write, living
with son Charles Ross (29, factory worker), Fred
(28) and Obrie (11). The 1929 Painesville (Lake
Co OH) City Directory shows an Annie. The 1930
Census shows this latter Annie as black, 57,
resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native
of Georgia, widowed, could read and write, living
ith
J Records
H are
d (42
l b The
) S1870
d ll
Admission
missing.
Census shows a Missoura as 21, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, living with husband William
(27, farmer), Margaret (3) and Francis (1). The
1880 Census shows her as Adaline, 31, resident
of Green Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, living with husband William
(37, farmer), Eliza (13), Francis (11), Edwin (9),
Frederick (7), Laura (5) and Bertie (1). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
June 8, 1897. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
486
430
Name
Born
Died
F Brooks
Jerusha
1861
1923
M Brown
John
Quinn
1856
1908
Patient #
4669
5118
County
Jackson
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
1908
Liberty Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio but parents from Virginia, black hair, brown
eyes, 111 lbs., 5' 1 1/2", single, common
education, brothers and sisters all odd, and no
children. Admitted November 4, 1909. The 1880
Census shows her as Jerusia, 18, resident of
Liberty Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Thomas (50, farmer),
mother Rachel (49, keeping house), Josephine
(16), Ada (15), William (13) and Catherine (9).
The 1900 Census shows her as Jerusha, 38 (b.
July 1861), resident of Liberty Township in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could read
and write, living with mother Rachel (69), Ataway
(34), William (32, farm laborer) and Catherine (29,
portrait painter). The 1910 Census shows her as
Jerusha, 48, single, could read and write and a
patient inteh Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as Jerusha, 58, single, could read and write
and a paitent in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as Jerusha and died August 5, 1923. The
A
l
G Records
B k show
h him as 50,f d137thlbs., 5'
Admission
81/2", resident of New Vienna, Green Township in
Clinton Co OH, stone mason, single, Protestant,
and threatened to kill neighbors. Admitted April
19, 1908. The 1900 Census shows him as John
Q., 24 (b. April 1856), resident of Green Township
in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, stone mason,
single, could read and write, living with mother
Mary Leverton (64, widow) and Roy Brown (15).
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
Temple
249
63
Name
F Brown
Ada
Born
Died
1841
1905
F Brown
Effie J.
F Brown
Epihania
1887
1903
1980
Patient #
4183
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show her as single, 64,
Protestant, one brother insane, resident of Clay
Township in Gallia Co OH, admitted June 28,
1905. The 1870 Census shows her as 25,
resident of Clay Township in Gallia Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with mother Elizabeth (69, keeping
house) and James (32, farm worker). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
February [?] 19, 1905. The Asylum Grave Book
Could be Jane Brown (1137, Highland, 1881)
Admission Records show a Jane Brown as 34,
resident of Belfast (Jackson Township) in
Highland County, 2 years ago at Hillsboro,
formerly of Adams County, divorced, member of
the Christian Church, had torn down part of her
house and burned it and had been abused by her
husband. Admitted December 19, 1881. The
1870 Census shows an Eliza Jane as 28, resident
of Paint Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, living with husband Emoir
(38, laborer), Elizabeth (1) and baby (1 month).
The 1880 Census shows this Eliza as 38, resident
of Hillsboro, native of Ohio, keeping house, living
with husband Ervin (48, teamster), Elizabeth (11),
Mary (9) and mother-in-law Nancy (83). The
Asylum Grave Book shows her as Effie J. Brown
Not in Admissions Index. Died September 25,
1980 and buried October 2, 1980.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
545
1031
Name
Born
Died
M Brown
Jesse
1835
1916
M Brown
John
1893
1949
Patient #
6289*
8888*
County
Scioto
Trumbull
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
1930
missing. A Jesse Brown is listed in the 1870
Census as 35, farmer, native of Ohio, residing in
Allensville Post Office, Eagle Township, Vinton
County, with $9,000 in real estate and $1,000 in
personal property, with wife Sarah J. (32, keeping
house) and children Shadrick G. (12, working on
farm), Isaah R. (9), Simon W. (7), Herman J. (5),
and Elma (1) and parents George (63, infirm) and
Axie? (62, not capable of an occupation – insane)
[there are no female Browns from Vinton County
admitted to the Asylum from 1870-1880]. The
1880 Census indicates Jesse as 45, farmer, with
wife S.J. (42, keeping house) children I. Riley (19,
farming), Simon W. (17 farming), Herman J. (15,
farming), Elma (12), and Ella Ratcliff (12,
nephew?), George Brown (73, father, farmer,
native of New York)), and Jeramiah Wackman
(60, boarder). The 1900 Census indicates Jesse
as 65, born February 1835, farmer, could read
and write, with wife Sarah J. (62, born December
1837, mother born in North Carolina), grandson
E
tt (10) d with
ht name
El
R
t liff
(31 id )
Has headstone
and
dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows a John as 40, resident of Hubbard
in Trunbull Co OH, native of Hungary, immigrated
in 1921, jeweler, could read and write, living with
wife Selma (28), Jessica (6), Richard (3) and
Amiel Kresache (63, roomer). The 1940 Census
shows him as 46, native of Hungary, single and a
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
1
265
238
Name
Born
Died
M Brown
John
1843
1897
F Brown
Martha
1846
F Brown
Mary
1848
1904
1908
Patient #
County
380: 886:
1838
Gallia:
Gallia:
Scioto
3419
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1875: 1879: CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 25, resident of Huntington Township in
1886
1900
Gallia County, violent and "He has shown slight
symptoms ever since the war..." Admitted March
6, 1875. Re-admitted at 30 on March 14, 1879,
violent and "He was sent to the Asylum about
three years ago and was there about a year then
he ran away..." Re-admitted in 1886 from the
Scioto County Infirmary. The 1870 Census shows
him as 25, resident of Huntington Township in
Gallia County, native of Ohio, farm worker, could
read but not write, living with father George (60,
farmer). The 1890 Census Veterans Schedule
shows him as having been a private in the 56th
OVI Company E from 1861 through 1864 and was
from Gallipolis. The Ohio Roster indicates him as
18, a Private in the 56th OVI Company E, entering
the service October 15, 1861 and mustered out
November 12, 1864. This is confirmed by the
National Park Service's Soldiers and Sailors
System. The National Archives Rolls show he
enlisted October 15, 1861 at 18, 6’, fair
complexion, black eyes, dark hair, born in
CAdmission
l bi
C
t PA
l bher as 54, t d i t
Records
show
housework,resident of Wayne Township in Scioto
Co OH, native of Kentucky, separated, can read &
write, Protestant, with five children - youngest 20.
Admitted June 30, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on July 28, 1904.
Private Headstone.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
482
Name
M Brown
William J.
Born
Died
1851
1912
Patient #
1509
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Admission Records show him as 33, resident of
Green Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, married, common education, Protestant,
intemporate, and once threatened to kill his child.
Admitted June 27, 1884. The 1860 Census shows
him as 10, resident of South Bloomingville in
Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Lewis (31, farmer), mother Catherine (29),
Emanuel (11), Charles (6), Christina (4) and Mena
(6 months). The 1900 Census shows him as 49
(b. September 1851), miner, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as William J., 59, married, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 5, 1912. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Aortic
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
386
Name
M Bruce
John
Wesley
Born
Died
1848
1905
Patient #
4214
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 CIVIL WAR VETERAN - POW Admission
Records show him as 55, resident of Rush
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, blue
eyes, brown hair, 5' 8", farmer, Lyatha Ann Bruce
noted, illiterate, Protestant, and occasionally
violent. Admitted June 25, 1903. The 1900
Census shows him as 50 (b. 1850), resident of
Washington Township, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, no education, wife Lyatha (41), and
children Johnnie (17), Jackson (14), James (10),
and Frances (1). The Ohio Roster indicates him
as 18, a Private, in the 23rd OVI Company
F,entering the service December 26, 1863 and
mustered out July 26, 1865. This is confirmed by
the National Park Service's Soldiers and Sailors
System. The National Archives Rolls show he
enlisted December 7, 1863 at Rushy Ivania OH,
mustered in December 7, 1863, 18, farmer, born
in Logan County OH, gray eyes, light hair, light
complexion, 5’ 3”, $300 bounty, captured May 11,
1864 at Blacksburg VA, confined at Richmond,
paroled at Charleston SC on December 6, 1864
d
t dt C
Ch
D
b 10 1864
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
761
F Brumfield
Emma
1872
1950
Gallia
1
37
F Bryant
Barbara
1826
1884
698*
Lawrence
1877
2
690
F Bubek Ida
1870
1942
8206*
Cuyahoga
1937
Has headstone with name and date. The 1900
Census shows her as 31, resident of Guyan
Township in gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband John (32,
farmer), Raymond (3) and Eva (1). The 1920
Census shows her as 50, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The same
Census shows her as 49, resident of Guyan
Precinct in Gallia Co OH, could read and write,
living with husband John (50, farmer), Raymond
(27, farmer), Eva (20) and Quindora (9 months).
The 1930 Census shows her as 60, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
the 1940 Census hsows her as 70, married and a
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 54, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on March 8, 1884.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 50, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Germany and a
patient of the Cleveland Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as a patient in the Hawthorne
Hospital for the Insane in Summit County OH.
The 1940 Census shows her as 70, former
resident of Cleveland, native of Austria, single and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died September 13, 1942. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cancer of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
197
546
Name
M Buchana
n William
M Buchanon
John
Born
Died
1831
1891
1916
Patient #
1335
6559*
County
Ross
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 BLACK. CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission
1916
Records show him as 61, laborer, native of
Kentucky but living in Ohio for 18 years, poor
education, married, Baptist, admitted on
December 29, 1882. The 1850 Census shows a
William (no race noted) as 20, resident of Wolf
Creek Township in Mercer County PA, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, living with father William
(50, farmer), mother Catherine (40), James (18,
farmer), Alexander (10) and Joshua (7). The 1860
Census shows a William (no race noted) as 30,
resident of Pine Township in Mercer County PA,
native of Pennsylvania, carpenter, living with
father William (64, farmer), mother Catherine (44,
house wife), James (27, carpenter), Alexander
(21, farm laborer) and Joshua (18, farm laborer).
The 1860 Census shows him as 32, mulatto,
resident of Union Township in Ross County,
native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with the
Henry Lomack family (black). The 1870 Census
shows him as he had moved to Lancaster,
Greenfield Township, Fairfield County living in the
h
h ld Records
f
hit are
f missing.
M tiThe
GidAdmissions
Admission
Index shows him as James (John) Buchannan.
The 1910 Census shows a John Buchanan as 55,
resident of Rarden Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer, no education, wife Lizzie
(55, native of Kentucky). Ohio Deaths shows him
as Buchannan and died July 11, 1916. The
Asylum Grave Book shows him as Buchanon,
cause of death as Exhaustion and burial on July
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Temple
Name
Born
Died
F Buck
Catherine
1898
1977
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
1104
M Buckner
Harrison
1882
1965
2
554
M Buell
Henry
1852
1917
6654*
Scioto
1916
1
5
F Bulger
Charlotte
1832
1880
975
Lawrence
1880
Not in Admissions Index. Buried July 13, 1977.
The Social Security Death Index shows she was
born June 30, 1898, had resided in Newark, OH
and died in July 1977.
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Births shows he
was born July 5, 1882 at Cheshire in Gallia Co
OH. Ohio Deaths shows him as 82, formerly of
Meigs Co OH, widower and died February 27,
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 47, born July 1852,
resident of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH, could
read and write, day laborer, wife Emma (29) and
son John (4). Ohio Deaths shows he died
February 5, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
Admission Records show her as 48 and a
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH.
Admitted April 8, 1880. The 1870 Census shows
her as 35, resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
John (42, mill worker) and John (9). The 1880
Census shows her as 48, native of Ohio, widow
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on July 7, 1880.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
562
402
Name
Born
Died
M Bunch
Stephen
1849
1917
M Burch
Henry
1863
1906
Patient #
6714*
4242
County
Gallia
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1903
1850 Census shows him as 1, resident of
Raccoon Township in Gallia Co OH, living with
father Pleasant (38, farmer), Elizabeth (26), Lane
(13), William (11), Elijah (9) and Daniel (7). The
1860 Census shows him as 10, resident of
Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Pleasant (60), mother
Betsy (38), William (19), Elijah (17), Andrew (5)
and Mary (2). The 1870 Census shows him as 21,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with father
Pleasant (65, farmer), Betsy (40, keeping house),
Elijah (30, brick maulah), Andrew (16, farm
worker), Mary (14, house keeper), Samuel (12,
farm worker), John (10) and Martha (2). The 1880
Census shows him as 28, resident of Raccoon
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer,
living with father Pleasant (70, laborer), Elizabeth
(58, keeping house), Samuel (20, laborer), John
(17, laborer) and Martha (13). The 1910 Census
shows him as 59, resident of Raccoon Township
iAdmission
G lli C Records
OH
tishowf him
Ohi asf 40, resident
d l dof
Hecla Furnace, Elizabeth Township, native of
Kentucky, laborer, single, poor education,
Protestant, and tried to kill neighbors. Admitted
July 31, 1903. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died July 17, 1906. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 18,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
491
247
Name
Born
Died
F Burchett
Mabel
1897
1923
M Bureau
Arthur L
1840
1895
Patient #
5533*
2092*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Clermont
1888
Census shows her as 2 (b. March 1897), resident
of Marietta OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Joseph (30, cupelow tender), mother Lilie (26),
Elvy (7) and Beulah (2 months). The 1910
Census shows her as 13, resident of Marietta OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Joseph (40, cuplo
tender), mother Lillie (37), Elva (17, domestic),
Beula (10) and John (7). The 1920 Census
shows her as 22 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died October 6, 1923.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on October 8,
1923. Additional marker placed in November
Admission Records are missing. The 1863 Civil
War Draft Registration shows him as 26, resident
of Washington Township in Clermont Co OH,
native of Louisiana, farmer and married. The 1880
Census shows him as 40, resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Louisiana,
farmer, wife Clara (34, keeping house) Francis
(15) Leonette (12), Amelia (6), Latita (5) and
William (3). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
745
471
Name
Born
Died
F Burick
Anna
1907
1947
M Burke
Thomas
1869
1911
Patient #
7461*
5641*
County
Cuyahoga
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1932 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1911
Records are missing. The 1920 Census shows an
Anna as 3, resident of Lorain in Lorain Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with mother Louise (33),
August (14) and Mary (5). The 1940 Census
shows her as 33, native of Czechoslovakia, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows her as 42 (b. October 26, 1905),
committed from Cuyahoga County OH, native of
Ohio, single, housework, suffered from Dementia
Praecox (Paranoid type) and died of Pulmonary
Tuberculosis on December 1, 1947 and buried
BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1880 Census shows him as 11, resident of
Muskingum Township in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Nimrod (42, farm
laborer), mother Mary (34, keeping house),
William (13, farm laborer), Ephraim (9), Henry (5),
Sarah (3) and Sofrona (8 months). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Acute
Cardiac Ditatation and burial on October 6, 1911.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
900
280
Name
Born
Died
M Burke
Thomas
Jr.
1860
1938
F Burke
Rachel
1827
1907
Patient #
2223*
731
County
Vinton
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1877
Census shows him as 13, resident of Madison
Township in Vinton Co OH, native fo Ohio, living
with father Thomas (55, rail road worker), mother
Margaret (45, keeping house), Julia (11), John
(10), Catherine (5), James (3), Walter (2) and
Margaret (2 months). The 1900 Census shows
him as 46 (b. January 1860), native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 47, married could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 59, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 69, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died March 20, 1938. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
A
i
l Records
i
d show
b i lher M
h 23
1938of
Admission
as 50,
resident
Pebble Township in Pike Co OH and transferred
from County Infirmary. Admitted November 13,
1877. The 1870 Census shows her as 43, native
of Ohio, insane and a resident of the Pike County
Infirmary. The 1880 Census shows her as 53,
native of Ohio, married, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census
shows her as 73, married with two children, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows her
as Burks and died December 15, 1907. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on December
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
862*
Name
Born
Died
M Burkhart
Andrew
1861
1936
Patient #
9966*
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1936 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 19, resident of Seneca
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with father Andrew (50, farmer),
mother Hannah (44, keeping house), Peter (21,
farm laborer), Elias (15, farm laborer), Simon (14),
Katherine (13), Joseph (11), Filimera (10),
Nickolas (7), Jacob (7), George (5) and Adam (2).
Obituary (from Betty Hartley): "Word has been
received here of the death of Andrew Burkhart,
74, and well known resident of Seneca Township,
which occurred on Wednesday morning of last
week at the State Hospital, Athens, in which
institution he has been confined for about two
weeks prior to his death. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schwallie, of Lewisville
Route 4, with whom he made his home, and Mrs.
Lou Teufel of Wheeling, WV; and one sister, Mrs.
Mary Weisend of Lewisville, Route 4. The remains
were returned to Monroe County, where funeral
services were held and burial made near
Lewisville, Route 4." The Death Certificate
indicates him as about 74, born about 1862,
id
f
l f L i ill OH f
f
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
O.U.
1
6
Name
Born
Died
Burkhart
Jacob
1852
1912
F Burley
Amanda
1858
1880
Patient #
5693*
994
County
Monroe
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1911 Given to OU. Admission Records are missing.
1880
The 1870 Census shows him as 18, resident of
Malaga Township in Monroe County OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, could read and wite, living with
father Frederick (48, farmer), mother Margaret
(42, keeping house), Nicholas (16, farm worker),
Mary (13), Catherine (11), Margaret (8), John (5),
Theresa (3) and Spohia (7 months). The 1900
Census shows him as 47 (b. February 1853),
resident of Center Township in Monroe County
OH, native of Ohio, single, could read but not
write, boarder and living with Mary Norris (73,
farmer). The 1910 Census shows him as 57,
resident of Center Township in Monroe County
OH, native of Ohio, hired man, single, could read
but not write and living with Mary Norris (83).
Ohio Deaths shows he died December 14, 1912.
The Death Certificate shows him as 60 (b. 1852),
committed from Monroe County OH, native of US,
farmer, suffered from Epliptic mania and died of
Broncho Pneumonia on December 14, 1912 and
transferred to Ohio University. He is not recorded
iAdmission
th A l Records
G
B kher as 22 and a
show
resident of Lee Township in Athens Co OH.
Admitted June 9, 1880. The 1870 Census shows
her as 12, resident of Alexander Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother
Ellenor (47, keeping house), Martha (35), John
(30, farm laborer), Robert (21, farm laborer) and
Hannah (14). The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
264
Name
Born
Died
M Burnard
Aaron
1824
1897
Patient #
3240
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 73, day laborer,
resident of Logan in Hocking Co OH, married,
limited education, Protestant, and out of state
mother, two sisters, and brother insane. Admitted
May 1, 1897. The 1850 Census shows him as 26,
resident of Hopewell Township in Muskingum Co
OH, laborer, living with father Jonas (51, laborer),
mother Caziah (57), John (19), Mary (21), Sarah
(4) and Margaret (2 months). The 1860 Census
shows him as 36, resident of Trinble Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living with
Mary (28), Sarah (19), Margaret (10), William (7),
Nancy (4) and Mary (5). The 1870 Census shows
him as 46, resident of Trimble Township in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with
wife Mary (42, keeping house), Nancy (15), Mary
(12), Lincoln (9), Ulysses (2), Sarah Rutter (25,
domestic servant) and Thomas Rutter (1). The
1880 Census shows him as 56, resident of Ward
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, could read but not write, living with wife
Mary (53, keeping house), Abram (19, farmer)
d Ul
(11 f
) Th A l
G
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
344
Name
F Burns
Alice
1
267
M Burns
James
1
163
F Burns
Kate
Born
Died
1863
1912
Patient #
4972*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 37, resident of Valley
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, mother
of five children with two living, could read and
write, living with husband Sylvester (48, rail road
tie maker) and Jesse (11). The 1910 Census
shows her as 45, sales lady, married 28 years,
two living children, could read and write, living with
husband Micial S[ylvester] (56, laborer) and
Jessie (21, shoe factory last sorter). Ohio Deaths
shows she died August 19, 1912. The death
Certificate show her as 53 (b. 1859), committed
from Scioto County OH, native of US, married,
housewife and died of Dementia Paralytica on
August 19, 1912 and buried August 21, 1912.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
1897
1847
1899
2997*
Lawrence
1897
Could be James H. '83 (1347, Highland), & '97
(3233, Highland) or James M. '92 (2686, Scioto)
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died June 3, 1897. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on June 4, 1897.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 23, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Canada, keeping
house, living with husband Lawrence (24, rolling
mill worker), Anna (5 months) and Mary Sullivan
(13). The 1880 Census indicates her as 33,
resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Canada, housekeeper, father & mother natives of
Ireland, living with husband Lawrence (34, boiler),
Anna (10), Mary (8), Marcilla (6), and Rose (2),
and boarder Mary (22). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died April 2,
1899. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
226
600
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Burns
Martha
1853
1903
901: 3348
F Bush
Ellen
1859
1933
6285*
County
Adams:
Adams
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1879: 1899 Admission Records show her as 32, resident of
1923
Franklin Township in Adams Co OH, violent and
suicidal. Admitted June 18, 1879. Re-admitted
November 15, 1899 as 47, resident of Liberty
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Adams
County, transferred from County Infirmary,
housekeeper, single, limited education,
Protestant, and no children. The 1900 Census
shows her as 46 (b. September 1853), native of
Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
December 5, 1904 [?]. The Asylum Grave Book
Headstone Missing. Admission records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows her as 40,
resident of Walnut Township in Pickaway Co OH,
native of Indiana, no children, could not read or
write and living with husband George (51, farm
laborer). The 1910 Census shows her as 55,
resident of Circleville in Pickaway Co OH, native
of Ohio, one child, could not read or write and
living with husband George (60, laborer). The
1920 Census shows her as 42, resident of
Circleville in Pickaway Co OH, native of Indiana,
could not read or write and living with husband
George (72). The 1930 Census shows her as 59,
native of Indiana, widow, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows she was born about 1870, about 63, born
in Indiana, committed from Pickaway Co OH,
widow and died of Bronchial Asthma and senility
on September 6, 1933. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Asthma and
b i l
S t b 7 1933
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
108
Name
Born
F Buskirk
Pearly
Died
1892
Patient #
2406*
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
2
611
M Butcher
Emmett
1899
1919
6760*
Gallia
1917
1
116
F Butcher
Catherine
1850
1893
2285*
Lawrence
1891
Athens County Death Records shows her as
Perley W. and died June 2, 1892. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on June 3, 1892.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 6 months, resident of Perry
Township in Gallia Co OH, living with father
Benjamin (38, stone mason), mother Sula (32),
Fida (9), Ida (6) and Emily (3). The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 18, born 1900,
former resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH,
short, medium build, blue eyes, dark brown hair,
father Ben Butcher and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died June 25, 1919. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows a Catherine as 30, resident of
Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, keeping house, living with husband
John (33, laborer) and Lawrence (7). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows her as
Kate and died April 7, 1893. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on April 8, 1893.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1013
398
Name
Born
Died
M Butcher
William
1903
1947
F Butler
Mahala
1842
1917
Patient #
8647*
County
Gallia
1873*:2030 Ross
*
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1887: 1888
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
hum as 7, resident of Perry Township in Gallia Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Benjamin
(48, farm hand), Floyd (21, farm laborer), Lida
(19, servant), Emily (13), Ernest (9) and
grandmother Elizabeth (72). The 1920 Census
shows him as 18, resident of Gallipolis in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single,
could read and write, living with father Benjamin
(57, junk laborer), step-mother Emma (49) and
grandmother Elizabeth (82). The 1930 Census
shows him as 27, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1940 Census shows him as 37, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows him as about 44 (b. about 1903),
committed from Gallia County OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, single, father Benjamin and died of
P l
dI
i missing.
l T b The
l 1900
i
J
Admission
Records
are
Census lists her as 58 (born May 1842), married
with six living children out of eight, native of Ohio,
could not read or write, and a patient of the
Asylum. The 1910 Census lists her as 67, white
female, married with eight children, could not read
or write, native of the US, and a patient of the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 14,
1917. The death Certificate shows her as 77 (b.
1840), married, in Asylum 28 years, 5 months, 2
days and died March 14, 1917. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 17, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
451
Name
F Butts
Catherine
Born
Died
Patient #
1834
1920
747: 1737
County
Monroe:
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1877: 1886 Admission Records show her as about 43,
resident of Summit Township in Monroe Co OH,
had been in Asylums twice, in the Monroe County
Infirmary since 1864 and transferred, married, and
vicious. Admitted November 24, 1877. Readmitted October 6, 1886 from Monroe County
Infirmary. The 1880 Census shows her as 46,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 66,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
her as 76, married with two children, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 85 and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on March
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
358
Name
M Byers
David
Born
Died
1850
1903
Patient #
3933
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 VETERAN Admission Records show him as 51,
resident of Waverly, Mifflin Township, farmer,
married, common education, very quarrelsome,
and violent with property. Admitted October 1,
1901. The 1860 Census shows him as 10,
resident of Union Township, native of
Pennsylvania, living with father Peter (55, farmer),
mother Susannah (57), John (28, farm laborer),
Joseph (19, farm laborer), Head (16, farm
laborer), Peter (15, farm laborer), Margaret (13)
and Ellen Marder (8). The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a David, 19, laborer, native of
Lancaster PA, enlisting January 1, 1867 in
Lancaster PA in the ___ Infantry and transferred
to the 11th Infantry and discharged January 1,
1870 at Jefferson TX as a Captain. The 1870
Census shows him as 19, resident of Madison
Township in Scioto County, native of
Pennsylvania, farm laborer, could not read or
write, living with father Peter (62, farmer),
Susannah (59, keeping house), Martha (17) and
Catherine (15). The 1900 Census shows him as
50
id t f Miffli T
hi
ti
f Ohi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
429
Name
Born
Died
F Byland
Mary E.
1841
1918
Patient #
3053
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show her as 56, housewife,
resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Kentucky, married, good education,
Protestant, "mother confined in an asylum 50
years ago - died there, sister since 1875." The
1880 Census shows her as 35, resident of
Hillsboro in Highland Co OH, native of Kentucky
and living with husband George (37, picture
store). The 1900 Census shows her as 58, native
of Kentucky, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died November 3, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Artero Sclerosis and
burial on November 6, 1918.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
579
Name
Born
Died
F Cade
Rebecca
1861
1931
Patient #
1242
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show her as 22, resident of
Symmes Township in Lawrence Co OH, single,
very limited education, Missionary Baptist, suicidal
and hysterical. Admitted November 24, 1882. The
1870 Census shows her as 8, resident of
Symmes Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Thomas (36, collier),
mother Louisa (36, keeping house), Harriet (10),
John (6) and Fletcher (4 months). The 1880
Census shows her as 18, resident of Symmes
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Thomas (45, farmer), mother
Louisa (45, keeping house), Harriet (20), Marian
(16), Fletcher (10), Madara (7) and May (6). The
1900 Census shows her as 40, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 50,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census show her as 58, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows her as 69, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
di d F b
7 1931 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
516
Name
F Cade
Ruth
Born
Died
1872
1926
Patient #
4384
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 32, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Lawrence Co OH,
treated at Institute for Feeble Minded, dark hair,
blue eyes, 109 lbs., 5' 1 1/4", no occupation,
single, little education, Protestant, no children, and
father and mother insane. Admitted February 11,
1907. She had been placed in the County
Childrens Home and then transferred to the
Instiution for Feeble Minded Youths in Columbus,
Ohio on 23 Feb 1885 [source Luella Fern The
1920 Census shows her as 44, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died March 18, 1926. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on March 19,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
467
517
Name
Born
Died
F Cade
Sarah
1844
1921
F Cadell
Florence
1904
1926
Patient #
1857*
6156
County
Lawrence
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1887 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1922
Census shows her as Sarah Stumbo, 7, resident
of Windsor Township in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father William (55, farmer),
mother Jane (32), James (14), Berry (41), Adam
(9), Martha (8), Elizabeth (5), Eliza (2) and Martha
(10 months). The 1870 Census shows her as 25,
resident of Decatur Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, could not read or
write, living with husband William (37, laborer),
Catherine (1) and Elsie (4 months). The 1880
Census shows her as 36, resident of Decatur
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband William (48,
laborer), Catherine (11), Alsa (10), Ruthey (8),
William (5, crippled) and Margaret (2). The 1900
Census shows her as 56, native of Ohio, married
and mother of eight children with one living, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 66, married with eight
children, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 74
d
ti Records
t i th Aarel missing.
Ohi The
D 1920
th h
Admission
Census shows her as Cadle, 16, married, could
read and write and an inmate of the Girls
Industraial School in Delaware County. Ohio
Deaths shows she died March 23, 1926. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on March 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
234
543
Name
Born
Died
M Cady
Hezekiah
W.
1851
1894
F Calderwoo
d Agnes
1848
Patient #
2811*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 8, resident of Rutland
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with father John (50, farmer),
Rebecca (46), Mary (19), Beca (17) and Susan
(14). The 1870 Census shows him as 18, resident
of Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farm worker, could read but not
write, living with mother Rebecca (62, keeping
house), Susan (22), John (12, farm worker) and
Rebecca (8). The US and International Marriage
Records show he was married in 1874 in Ohio to
Louisa Virginia Mankin. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died April 20,
1928
388
Meigs
1875 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 27, resident of Salisbury Township in
Meigs Co OH and violent. Admitted February 15,
1875. The New York Passenger Lists shows her
as 2, arriving in August 1851 from Glasgow
aboard the Corra Linn . The 1870 Census shows
her as 21, resident of Pomeroy in Meigs Co OH,
native of Scotland, servant and living with the
Frank Humphrey family. The 1880 Census shows
her as 33, native of Pennsylvania and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 52,
native of Pennsylvania, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows has as 62, single, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 71, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died March 27, 1928. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Entero
C
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1
201
F Caldwell
Baby
1901
1901
Athens
1
346
M Caldwell
Edward M.
1850
1903
2305*
Gallia
1889
O.U.
M Caldwell
Franklin
1868
1907
2506*
Vinton
1891
Could be the child of Mary E. Caldwell #3538,
Noble Co, admitted 1901) The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on August 26, 1901.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 20, resident of Guyan
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father M.N. (57, farmer),
mother Jane (53, keeping house), Hugh (22,
laborer), Lewis (18, farm worker), Sarah (16) and
Joseph (14, farm worker). The 1880 Census
shows him as 30, resident of Guyan Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, cooper, living with
wife Eliza J. (24, keeping house), Lemie (7),
Charles (5), William (4), Emily (3), James (2) and
Mary (7 months). The 1900 Census shows him as
50, native of Ohio, cooper, married, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. (Note: his
wife claimed in the 1900 Census she was a
widow.) The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died February 11, 1903. The
A l to
G O.U.BAdmission
k h
b i l are
F bmissing.
12
Given
Records
The 1900 Census shows him as 32, native of
Kentucky, laborer, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died March 15,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows transfer on
March 20, 1907.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
518
Name
M Caldwell
John
Born
Died
1843
1914
Patient #
4547
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 58, sent to the Asylum from the Oxford,
OH Retreat, had lived on a farm, admission
application dated October 29, 1904 with note,
“Nov. 8, 1904 wrote P[robate] J[udge] we could
not admit this patient now on account no room
infirm[ary] ward,” admitted December 7, 1904.
There is a John Caldwell in the 1910 Census
listing him as a 50 year old single white male,
native of Ohio, no trade, can read and write, and
living at the Asylum. Graves Registration (ACRec)
shows he was in the 21st OVI, Company I, as a
Private from August 29, 1861. He was born in
1844 and died June 30, 1914. The Ohio Roster
indicates he entered the service at 18 on August
29, 1861 and was transferred to the Veteran
Reserve Corps January 1, 1864 by order of the
War Department. US Civil War Soldiers indicated
he mustered out as a Corporal. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted August 29, 1861
at Elmore OH, 18, born in Hillsdale County MI, 5’
3”, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair,
f
i ki h
it l t M f
b
J
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
590
Name
Born
Died
M Caldwell
Samuel
1864
1918
Patient #
County
2976:
Athens:
5366: 6507 Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1895: 1909: Admission Records show him as 28, resident of
Bern Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
1916
farmer, married, limited education, Protestant and
violent. Admitted March 28, 1895. Re-admitted
November 30, 1909 as Colwell/Caldwell, 43,
resident of Athens in Athens Co OH, laborer,
Protestant, married, common education, 6' 1/2",
167 lbs., brown eyes, black hair and brother
Charles Caldwell of Athens. Re-admission papers
in 1916 are missing. The 1870 Census shows
him as 4, resident of Rome Township in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Levi (43,
farmer), mother Sarah (37, keeping house),
Charles (11), James (9), Peter (8), Sarah (6),
Annie (2) and Margaret (8 months). The 1880
Census shows him as 14, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Levi (53), farmer), mother Sarah (49,
keeping house), Charles (21, laborer), James (19,
laborer), Peter (18, laborer), Sarah (16), Anna
(12), Margaret (11), Rosa (7) and Viola (5). The
1900 Census shows him as 35 (b. December
1864)
id t f B
T
hi i Ath
C
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
73
683
312
Name
Born
Died
M Calhoun
Joseph
1829
1881
M Callan
Frank
1924
M Calvin
Ernest
1900
Patient #
1109
7344*
2520*
County
Ross
Cuyahoga
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1921
1891
him as about 50, boat builder, resident of Scioto
Township, admitted November 18, 1880. 1880
Census indicates him as 51, carpenter, native of
Ohio, living in Chillicothe, a boarder with Nathanal
Act__. 1870 Census indicates him as 50[sb 40],
carpenter, $100 personal property, could read and
write, living in the home of Julia Henry. 1860
Census indicates him as 30, carpenter, native of
Ireland, $350 personal estate, living with Robert
and Julianna Henry. The Ohio Roster indicates
him as 32, Private in the 22nd OVI (3 months),
Company C, entering the service April 20, 1861
and mustered out August 19, 1861. This is
confirmed by the National Park Service's Soldiers
and Sailors System. The National Archives Rolls
show he enlisted April 20, 1861 for three months
at Chillicothe OH, mustered in April 27, 1861 at
Columbus, made color bearer at Regiment from
June 1, 1861 and mustered out August 19, 1861
at Athens OH. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
J are missing.
22 1881The
VA1908 k
Admission
Cleveland City Directory shows him as a laborer
living on St. Clair St. Ohio Deaths shows he died
July 23, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died May
23, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on May 24, 1900.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
371
376
Name
Born
Died
M Campbell
John M.
1855
1904
M Campbell
John W.
1865
1905
Patient #
4002
4389
County
Highland
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1904
him as 42, resident of Fairfield Township in
Highland County OH, native of Ohio, laborer,
married, no education, Protestant, 5' 5", gray eyes
and black hair. Admitted February 22, 1902. The
1870 Census hsows him asa 15, resident of
Madison Township in Highland County OH, native
of Ohio, farm hand, could not read or write, living
with father Samuel (51, farm laborer), mother
Sarah (40, keeping house), Daniel (21, farm
hand), Amaziah B. (17, farm hand), Philip (12,
farm hand) and Clara Rideley (4). The 1880
Census shows him as 24, resident of Fairfield
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, idiotic, could not read or write, living with
father Samuel (60, laborer), mother Sarah (49,
keeping house), Daniel (31, laborer), Benjamin
(29, laobrer), Philip (21, laborer), Clarrie (14),
Samuel (4) and Charles (3). The 1900 Census
shows him as 45 (b. March 1855), resident of
Fairfield Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, day laborer, could not read or write and
liAdmission
i
ith Records
if S hshow
( 37)him
ThasAJohn
l W.,
G 42,
resident of Lancaster in Fairfield County OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, limited education,
Protestant, had been in the county infirmary and
daughter Mrs. John Edwards of Lancaster. The
1880 Census shows a John as 15, resident of
Clear Creek Township in Fairfield County OH,
native of Ohio, could read but not write, living with
father Jacob (45, farmer), mother Elizabeth (40,
keeping house), Jackson (18), William (17),
Samuel (13), Harrison (11), Jacob (4) and Levi
(2). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
190
130
Name
Born
Died
M Campbell
Joseph
1842
1891
M Campbell
Levi
1830
1886
Patient #
1665
1492
County
Highland
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 CIVIL WAR VETERAN BLACK. Admission
1884
Records show him as 43, resident of Liberty
Township, native of Ohio, laborer, married,
Protestant, injured on railroad, and homicidal.
Admitted August 25, 1885. The 1850 Census
shows him as 8, resident of Liberty Township,
native of Ohio, living with father James (27),
mother Martha (26), Eliza (6), Julia (5), John (4)
and Dudley (2). The 1870 Census shows him as
28, resident of Hillsborough, native of Ohio,
laborer, living with father James (60, laborer),
mother Martha (48, keeping house), John (23,
laborer), Julia (18), Dudley (21), Martha (16),
Lizzie (14), David (10) and Nathan (6). The 1880
Census shows him as 39, resident of Liberty
Township, native of Ohio, white, carpenter, living
with wife Lucinda (33, keeping house), Eva (4)
and Martha (2). The US Colored Troops Military
Service Records shows him as 21 and enlisting
June 11, 1863 as a Private in the 55th
Massachusetts Company K. The US Civil War
Soldier Records confirms this information adding
h
d t A Records
t 29 1865
A 50,i
BLACK.t Admission
show Th
him as
resident of Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Virginia, plasterer, widower, no
education, Protestant, intemperate, violent, and
destructive. Admitted May 25, 1884. The 1870
Census shows him as 40, resident of Gallipolis in
Gallia Co OH, native of Virginia, white washer,
could not read or write, living with wife Dianna (44,
keeping house), James (18, deck hand), Charles
(5), Nora (1) and Hugh (19, deck hand). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died June 20, 1886. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
615
147
Name
Born
F Campbell
Margery
A.
M Campbell
Thomas
J.
Died
1934
1832
1888
Patient #
7350*
1650
County
Ross
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1931 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
1885
Census shows a Margary A. as 49, resident of
Louisville KY, native of Tennessee and living with
husband Philip (51, stone works moulder). The
"Scioto Gazette" of Chillicothe in Ross Co OH has
an obit on her September 24, 1934. The Ohio
Obituary Index shows she died September 24,
1934. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 53, cooper, resident of Gallipolis,
separated, fair education, Methodist, formerly of
County Infirmary, admitted 7/15/1885. 1870
Census indicates him as 38, resident of Ohio
Township, native of West Virginia, produce
dealer, living with father George (65, cooper),
mother Casandra (61) and George (19, farm
worker). The Ohio Roster indicates him as 33,
Private in the 181st OVI, Company E, entering the
service September 17, 1864 and mustering out
June 14, 1865. This is confirmed by the National
Park Service's Soldiers and Sailors System. The
National Archives Rolls show he enlisted
September 17, 1864 at Cincinnati OH at 33 (or
23), 5’ 7” (or 5’11”), born in Clermont County OH,
credited to Jackson township in Champaign
County OH, gray eyes, light hair, fair complexion,
laborer, 30 day furlough May 19, 1865, and
detailed to Brigade Quartermaster Department on
April 14, 1865. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
R i
t l hi t
Th I d t Ath
C
t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
164
Name
M Campbell
William
Born
Died
1847
1889
Patient #
719
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1877 Admission Records show him as 30, resident of
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH for six or seven
months, an imbecile, and violent upon others.
Admitted September 27, 1877. The 1850 Census
shows a William as 7, resident of Benton
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father George (45, farmer), mother Elizabeth
(43), Davin (21), John (18), Margaret (16),
Henkiah (12) and Sarah (9). The 1863 Civil War
Draft Registration shows a William Campbell, 28,
resident of Benton Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer and single. The 1880
Census shows him as 33, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
338
137
Name
Born
Died
F Canady
Anna
Myrtle
1879
1912
F Canary
Harriett
Henrietta
1834
1895
Patient #
4705*
2472*
County
Jackson
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
1892
missing. The 1880 Census shows her as Murty,
2, resident of Hale Township in Hardin Co OH,
living with father David (25, farm laborer) and
mother Mary (22, keeping house). The 1900
Census shows her as 20 (b. August 1879),
resident of Columbus in Franklin Co OH, native of
Ohio, seamstress, could read and write, living with
step father William Madison (42, day laborer),
mother Mary (37), Vernon Stewart (19,
seamstress), Minnie (17, seamstress) and Robert
(14). A Family Tree shows that Myrtie Stewart
(23, resident of Jackson, native of Kenton, OH,
domestic) married Henry Canada (22, resident of
Jackson, native of Jackson, laborer) on February
25, 1902. The 1910 Census shows her as 27,
married with three children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died April 11, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
d b i l Records
A il 13are1912
Admission
missing. 1880 Census
indicates a Henrietta, 46, in Porter Township in
Sandusky Co OH. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died April 23, 1895.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 23,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
444
381
1
1
505
Name
Born
Died
F Caplinger
Amy
1837
1919
F Caplinger
Mary E.
1865
M Carey
John
M Carlisle
James F
Patient #
4192
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show her as 68, resident of
Liberty Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, gray hair, gray eyes, housewife, widow,
limited education and Orhtodox. Admitted July 15,
1905. The 1900 Census shows her as 63,
resident of Green Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, widow with no children, could not
read or write and a lodger with the Edward Young
Family. The 1910 Census shows her as 73,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died August 11,
1919. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acuty Dysentery and burial on August
Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
Green Township in Clinton Co OH, formerly of
Highland Co OH, 113 lbs., 5' 4", housewife,
married, and a relative Joseph Caplinger of
Farmers Station, OH. Admitted May 22, 1905.
The 1910 Census shows her as 45, native of
Ohio, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died October 9, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on October 11, 1915.
1915
4166
Clinton
1905
1913
4455*
Fairfield
1904 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died August 29, 1913. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Lobar
Pneumonia and burial on August 30, 1913.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
Removed
2
662
118
623
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Carlson
Albertina
1869
1939
F Carpenter
Drusella
F Carr
Luella
XXXX
1893
XXXX
XXXX
1868
1935
2867
Washingto
n
8495*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Cuyahoga
XXXX
Census shows her as 51, native of Sweden and a
patient of the Cleveland Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 4, 1939. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tuberculosis Pneumonia & Plouritis and burial on
Removed.
1896 Admission Records show her as 28, resident of
Grandview Township in Washington Co OH, had
been in an asylum in Pennsylvania, transferred
from County Infirmary, domestic, separated,
common education, Protestant and husband in
Pennsylvania. Admitted March 11, 1896. The
1900 Census shows her as 32, native of Ohio,
divorced, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 42,
married with no children, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 51, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 61, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcinoma of Ascending
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
289
303
Name
Born
Died
M Carroll
Henry
1825
1898
M Carroll
Calvin
1853
M Carroll
John
Patient #
3374
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show him as 71, resident of
Jackson Township in Noble Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, single, common education, and
Protestant. Admitted March 11, 1898. The 1870
Census shows him as 40, resident of Jackson
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer,
could not read or write, living with mother Delila
(64, keeping house), Aaron (37, laborer), William
(26, laborer) and John (32, laborer). The 1880
Census shows him as 55, resident of Jackson
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, could not read or write, living with mother
Delila (78, keeping house), Aaron (43, farm
worker) and William (30, farm worker). The
1875
1899
487
2715*
Athens
Gallia
1875 Not in Grave Book nor in any County
1893
cemeteries. Admission Records show last name
spelled Carrell, 22, resident of Athens Township in
Athens Co OH and Jesse F. at Inquest. The 1860
Census shows him as last name spelled Carroll,
7, resident of Willow Island in Pleasants County
Virginia, native of Ohio, living with father Jesse F.
(35, farmer), mother Elizabeth (26), Martha (9),
Elijah (5) and William (2). The 1870 Census
shows him as last name spelled Carroll, 17,
resident of Athens Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm worker, living with father
Jesse F. (45, farmer), mother Elizabeth (37,
keeps house), Elijah (15, farm worker), Martha
(19, helps mother), William (12), Daniel (9), David
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
December 4, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on December 12, 1899.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
833
Name
Born
Died
M Carroll
William
1895
1934
Patient #
8980*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1931 WORLD WAR I VETERAN Admission Records
are missing. The World War I Draft Register
shows him as 22, born May 2, 1895, resident of
Ironton, laborer, brown eyes, brown hair, medium
height and single. Ohio Military Men 1917-1918
shows him as enlisted September 22, 1917 in
330th Infantry Company G until July 20, 1918 and
in 30th Infantry Company D making PFC
December 6, 1917, promoted to Corporal January
24, 1918, busted to Private May 13, 1918,
promoted to Corporal November 14, 1918 and
honorably discharged June 10, 1919. Ohio
Soldiers in WWI, 1917-1918 shows the same
information. The 1920 Census shows him as 24,
resident of Ironton, native of Ohio, moulder, living
with father-in-law William Myers (65, blast furnace
foreman), wife Edana (20) and Earlma (1). The
1930 Census shows him as 34, resident of Upper
Township, native of Ohio, foundry moulder,
widower, could read and write, veteran, living with
father James (70, native of Kentudky), mother
Sara (66), Virgie (26) and daughter Erlona (11).
Th A l
G
B k h
f d th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
425
750
Name
Born
Died
F Carson
Ida May
1855
1918
M Cartright
John
1869
1929
Patient #
County
1126:
Adams:
1579: 2108 Adams:
Adams
2874*
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1881: 1885: Admission Records show her as 26 and a
resident of Tiffin Township in Adams Co OH.
1889
1894
Admitted September 22, 1881. Re-admitted
December 16, 1885 as 30, resident of Winchester
Township in Adams Co OH, transferred from
County Infirmary, domestic, separated, fair
education, Methodist, suicidal, three children
youngest 3,and dismissed from Asylum in 1882.
Third Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 25, resident of Tiffin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with husband Samuel (21, farmer) and John (2).
The 1900 Census shows her as 45, native of
Ohio, widow, mother of five children with three
living, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 55,
married with five shildren, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died September 25, 1918. The Asylum Grave
B
k h Records are
f d missing.
th
A The
t 1900
S l
i
Admission
Census shows him as 31 (b. January 1869),
native of Ohio, former laborer, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 41, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 50,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 22, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
557
Name
Born
Died
M Cartwright
John M.
1844
1917
Patient #
4958
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission Records show him as about 76,
2
1012
M Casey
Alva
1872
1947
11961*
Lawrence
1947
2
669
F Cass
Ethel
1898
1940
7577*
Meigs
1933
resident of Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH,
150 lbs., 5' 7", widower, no education, Protestant,
and son in asylum in Kentucky. Admitted February
4, 1907. The 1910 Census shows him as 66,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 19,
1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mitral Insufficiency and burial on April 12,
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1880 Census shows
him as 8, resident of Elizabeth Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native fo Ohio, living with father
Randolph (44, blacksmith), mother Nancy (39,
keeping house), John (14), Truman (13), Thomas
(11) and Almie (8). The 1910 Census shows him
as 38, resident of Upper Township in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner, could read and
write, living with wife Emma (34), Violet (3) and
father-in-law Isaac Platt (69). The 1920 Census
shows an Alvy as 49, resident of Coalwood
Precinct in McDowell County WV, blacksmith,
could read and write, living with wife Mary (27)
and Grace (7). The Death Certificate show him
as 74 (b. 1872), committed from Lawrence County
OH, native of Lawrence County OH, blacksmith,
widower of Emma (Platt), father Adolph and died
of General Arteriosclerosis on June 25, 1947 and
b i d J Records
2 194 are missing. The 1940
Admission
Census shows her as 42, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died June 13, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Bilateral Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on June 15, 1940.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
645
Name
Born
Died
F Cassan
Effie
1894
1937
1853
2
509
F Cassels
Jane M.
1
72
F Cast
Barbara
Patient #
8184
County
Cuyahoga
1925
2645*:
2841
Jackson:
Jackson
1888
2012*
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1894: 1896
1888
1930 Census shows her as 36, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of South
Carolina, could read and write and living with
husband Moses (36, oil refinery laborer). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on November 1,
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. Readmitted as 43, housekeeper, single, fair
education, Methodist Episcopol, no children,
father died at Longview Asylum and sister
Jeremiah insane. Admitted January 31, 1896. The
1880 Census shows her as 27, resident of Lick
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with mother Frances (63, keeping house), George
(29, farm worker), John (24, teacher) and
Benjamin White (6). The 1900 Census shows her
as 46, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 57, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 66, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died October 7, 1925. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcunoma of stomach
d b i l Records
O t b are8 missing.
1925
Admission
The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
December 9, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on December 9, 1888.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
212
776
Name
F Castle
Mahala
M Casey
Frank
Born
Died
1834
1902
1930
Patient #
169
6750*
County
Gallia
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
1917
Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH, "she is
almost a stranger in this part of the County and
very little of her previous history is known,"
admitted March 7, 1874. 1880 Census indicates
her as 46 and a native of Tennessee. The 1880
Census indicates her as 46, widow and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 66
(b. 1834), parents nativity unknown, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
October 27 [?], 1902. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 22, resident of Gallipolis in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, single, stove foundry
finisher, could read and write, living with brother-inlaw Silas Roe (30, furniture packer), Bettie (24),
Cecil (1) and brother William (19, meat shop
delivery boy). The 1930 Census shows him as 40,
divorced, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died August 8,
1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Apoplexy and burial on August 9, 1930.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1
779
77
456
Name
M Cater
James
Born
Died
1865
1930
2741*
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 5, resident of Barnsville in
Belmont Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother
Elizabeth (40, keeping house), Josiah (16, marble
cutting apprentice) and Mary (14). The 1880
Census shows him as 15, resident of Barnesville
in Belmont Co OH, native of Ohio, had kidney
disease and living with mother Elizabeth Parker
(49, keeping house). The 1900 Census shows
him as 35 (b. 1865), single and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 56,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 65,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died September
12, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
F Cathy
Mary
M Cauley
Frank
Patient #
1889
1858
1910
2133*
5416*
Gallia
Lawrence
1889 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
1910
Athens County Death Records shows she died
October 13, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on October 13, 1889.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows a Frank Collie as 11, resident of
Union Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Joseph (51, farmer), mother
Charity (44, keeping house), Elton (16), Ellie (14),
Eddie (9), Laura (4) and Mary (75). The 1910
Census shows a Frank Colley as 52, native of
Ohio, could not read or write and a patient in the
Lawrence County Infirmary. Ohio Deaths shows
he died September 1, 1910. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Acute Empyema
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1083
828
Name
Born
Died
M Cavinee
Herbert
1902
1962
M Chamberl
ain
Albannas
1857
1934
Patient #
11086*
9588*
County
Hocking
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1934
Census shows him as 17, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write, living with father
Jacob (58, farmer), mother Caroline (55), Noah
(34, gas well tool dresser), Ada (15), Wilda (13)
and cousin Herold Hu-- (6). The 1930 Census
shows him as 32, resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, native of Ohio, carpet cleaner,
single, could read and write and lodging with the
Ezra Drake family. Ohio Deaths shows him as 59,
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as Albaneous, 4, resident of
Lawrence Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Morphert (43, farmer),
mother Sofrona (32), John (17), Mariza (15),
Sarah (13), Waler (12), George (10), Maria (7),
Catherine (1) and Richard Taylor (79 of New York
and blind). The 1870 Census shows an
Albannas, 13, resident of Lawrence Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, could read but
not write, living with father Morford (54, day
laborer), mother Shoprona (43, keeping house),
George (21, oil well worker), Maria (17), Catherine
(11), Alpheus (8) and Morford (4). The 1880
Census shows him as Alabannas, 23, resident of
Lawrence Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, laborer, single, disabled, living with fatehr
Moffit (63, fatmer), mother Sophrona (52, keeping
house), George (30, laborer), Alpheas (18,
laborer), Moffit (13, laborer) and Elizabeth Girt
(13). The 1910 Census shows him as 53, single,
could read and write and an inmate of the
W hi t C I fi
Th 1920 C
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
682
162
Name
Born
Died
F Chambers
Amanda
1862
1941
F Chaney
Mary
1859
1899
Patient #
8129*
3069
County
Athens
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1897
Census shows her as 18, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
living with father William (50, laborer), mother
Margaret (5), Jasper (20, laborer), William (14,
laborer) and Charles (3). The 1910 Census
shows her as 49, resident of Rome Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write, living with son Charles (33, farm
laborer) and Jasper (51, farm laborer). The 1920
Census shows her as 58, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
domestic, single, could read and write, living with
brother Jasper (60) and Charles (44, laborer).
The 1940 Census shows her as 78, former
resident of New England OH, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 24, 1941. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Bronchial
P
d b ishow
l
D
26 1941
Admissioni Records
her as b
38, housework,
living in Scioto Township, a native of Ross
County, separated from husband, had had three
labors with two children – youngest 11, illiterate
and a Protestant. Admitted November 18, 1897.
The 1880 Census shows her as 19, resident of
Twin Township, native of Ohio, keeping house,
living with husband James (21, mill worker) and
Sarah Saunders (75). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died March 21
[?], 1899. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1097
Name
Born
Died
M Changa
John
1890
1963
1825
1
175
M Chapman
Joseph
P.
2
679
M Charles
John
Patient #
8891*
County
Summit
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1940
1890
2304*
Gallia
1889
1924
7698*
Clinton
1923
Census shows him as 45, native of Hungary,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows him as 72, formerly of Summit Co OH,
single and died May 18, 1963.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN - POW Headstone
missing. Admission Records are missing. The
1870 Census shows him as 45, resident of Guyan
Township, native of Ohio, farm laborer, wife Ann
(42, keeping house), children Joseph (17), Mary
(15), John (13), Cornelia (11), Anna (9), Sarah (7),
Barbara (5), and Susan (1) and Lucinda Manager
(21, keeping house) and Peter Manager (22, farm
laborer). The Ohio Roster indicates him as 36,
private in the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C,
entering the service August 15, 1862 and
transferring to the Veterans Reserve Corps March
8, 1864. This is confirmed by the National Park
Service's Soldiers and Sailors System. The
National Archives Rolls show he was enlisted at
26 at Geneva OH August 15, 1862, mustered in
September 1, 1862, 5’ 7”, florid complexion, blue
eyes, dark hair, native of England, farm worker,
captured at Battle of Chickamauga September 20,
1863, confined at Richmond, paroled but not
exchanged at Chattanooga September 29, 1863,
admitted to Chase U.S. Hospital in Ward 5 for
h t Records
d i l ft
thimissing.
h O t b Ohio
1863
d
Admission
are
Deaths
shows he died April 10, 1924. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on April 11, 1924.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
532
609
Name
Born
Died
M Charlton
Max
1892
1915
M Chauncey
Alfred
1876
Patient #
6336*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 BLACK The Admissions Index shows him as Max
Charleton with the "e" crossed out. Admission
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
as Max Charlton as black, 8, resident of
Brunswick in Glynn Co GA, native of Georgia,
living with mother Emma (26, laundress and
widow), Rosa (7), Marie (5) and Hobson (2
months). The 1910 Census shows a Max
Charleton as black, 18, resident of Brunswick in
Glynn Co GA, native of Georgia, grocery store
clerk, could read and write, living with grandfather
Washington Oreats (50), grandmother Charlotte
(50, cook), Ada Woodson (24, wash woman) and
Lotta Akin (10). Ohio Deaths shows him as
Charlton and died May 2, 1915. The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as Charlton, cause of
1919
6930*
Pike
1918 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 23,
resident of Camp Creek Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, farm laborer, could read
and write, living with father Robert (48, farmer),
mother Elizabeth (52), Leonard (13) and greatgrandfather Bradford (89). The 1910 Census
Miracode shows him as 31, native of Ohio, living
with wife Minnie (30) and Floyd (3). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on April 27, 1919.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
839
826
Name
Born
Died
M Chavajda
Martin
1894
1934
F Chavis
Lelia G.
1898
1966
Patient #
8912*
County
Summit
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 23, born 1894, resident of Akron in
Summit Co OH, native of Hungary and a tire
repairman. The 1920 Census shows him as 34,
resident of Akron in Summit Co OH, native of
Hungary, sheet metal worker, single, could read
and write and a roomer with Steve Gasporelsky.
The 1930 Census shows him as 34, native of
Austria, immigrated in 1924, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Massillon Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates.
Not in Asylum Index. The 1920 Census shows
her as 20, resident of Columbus OH, native of
North Carolina, elevator operator, single, could
read and write, living with father John (57,
teamster), mother Ada (44), John (23, porter),
Essie (15), William (13) and Clarence (11). The
1940 Census shows her as 42, native of North
Carolina, single, second grade education and a
patient in the Columbus Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows her as 68, former resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, single and died April 10, 1966.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
108
857
Name
Born
Died
M Cheney
Robert S.
1840
1884
M Cherry
John
1857
1935
Patient #
1485
7240*
County
Gallia
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1921
him as 44, resident of Gallipolis Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, steamboat steward,
married, common education, Orthodox, violent
and destructive. Admitted May 8, 1884. The 1850
Census shows him as 11, resident of Gallipolis in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Joseph (44, hatter), mother Jane (33), Mary (9),
Joseph (6), Hannah (4) and Delinda (8 months).
The 1870 Census shows him as 31, resident of
Salisbury Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, steamboat steward, living with wife Almira
(32, keeping house) and Lilly Hutsenpiller (11).
The 1880 Census shows him as 43, resident of
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio,
blacksmith, living with wife Almira (42, keeping
house) and Lilly (21). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died May 27, 1884. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 27,
1884
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 62, resident of Marietta
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single, could read and
write and living with sister Henretta (67). The
1930 Census shows him as 73, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
76
906
Name
Born
Died
F Choguill
Sarah A.
1828
1889
M Chorba
Joseph
1881
Patient #
1476
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Admission Records show her as 57, resident of
Marion Township in Morgan Co OH, suicidal and
violent. Admitted January 24, 1885. The 1850
Census shows her as 18, resident of Marion
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with Elisha (69, farmer) and Ann Miller (50). The
1860 Census shows her as 32, resident of Marion
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
domestic, living with Elisha (78, farmer) and Ann
(70). The 1880 Census shows her as 53, resident
of Marion Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with brother John (71, farmer),
Elizabeth (69, keeping house), John (22, school
teacher) and Arthur (18). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows her as Chognill and
died August 21, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
1938
8425*
Cuyahoga
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows a Joseph as 34, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Hungary,
cabinet laborer, could read and write and a
boarder The World War I Draft Registration
shows a Joseph as 35, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, US citizen, tool maker, and
nearest relative Mrs. Barbara Chorba. The 1920
Census shows a Joseph as 40, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Hungary,
motor company laborer, single, immigrated in
1902 and could read and write. The 1930 Census
shows him as 49, native of Hungary, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died December 30, 1938. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as fatty
f
f
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
696
462
Name
Born
Died
F Christian
Edith
1893
1943
M Christian
James B
1858
1911
Patient #
7126*
4764
County
Summit
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
1906
Census shows her as 37, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 46, native of
Ohio, married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died February 28, 1943. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Intestinal Obstruction (p.o. adhesions) and burial
Admission Records show him as 48, resident of
Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co OH and
county jail, native of Ohio, laborer and wood
chipper, married, no education, Protestant, violent
and destructive, injury to head, and brother and
half brother idiots. Admitted January 25, 1906.
The 1870 Census shows him as 10, resident of
Lawrence Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with mother Fiba (49, keeping house),
David (13), Hulda (9) and George (3). The 1880
Census shows him as 23, resident of Lawrence
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, could not read or write, living with wife
H.C. (19, keeping house) and others. The 1910
Census shows him as 52, native of Ohio, married,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 17,
1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
D
b 7[?] 1910
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
934
Name
M Christie
James
2
533
M Church
George
1
228
F Church
Hattie
Born
Died
1868
1941
1879
Patient #
3972
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show him as 33, resident of
1915
5964*
Clinton
1913
1903
3154
Highland
1898
Pike Township in Perry Co OH, nothing known
about marital status, education, occupation, or
religion. Admitted December 19, 1901. The 1910
Census shows him as 42, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 61, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 71, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died February 13, 1941.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Lobar Pneumonia and burial on February 15,
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. Ohio Deaths shows he died May 12,
1915. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
May 13, 1915.
Admission Records show her as 19, resident of
Liberty Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Illinois, in the state 6 months, had been in asylum
in Spencer West Virginia, no occupation, single,
limited education, Protestant, no children.
Admitted July 28, 1898. The 1880 Census shows
her as 8 months, resident of Litchfield in
Montgomery Co IL, native of Ohio, living with
father Charles (30, house painter), mother Jennie
(28, keeping house) and Nettie (2). The 1900
Census shows her as 20 (b. September 1879),
native of Illinois, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died December
30, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
936
Name
Born
Died
M Circu
Nick
1885
1941
2
1032
M Clark
David
1879
1949
3
789
F Clark
Pearl
M Clay
William
Clifford
1871
1956
2
781
Patient #
8908*
12171*
County
Trumbull
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1940
1948
Census shows him as 55, Romanish, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on June 10, 1941.
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 21 (b. 1879), prisoner in
the Cincinnati Work House, native of Virginia,
farm laborer, single and could read and write. The
1910 Census shows him as 31 (b. 1879), resident
of Ross Township in Greene Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm laborer and servant, single, could read
and write and living with the Raymond Ritenour
family. The 1920 Census shows him as 36 (b.
1884), father native of North Carolina, resident of
Camp Sherman, native of West Virginia, soldier,
divorced, hotel porter and could read and write.
The World War I Draft Registration shows him as
David Henry Clark, 39, born 1879, resident of
Jamestown in Greene Co OH, farm laborer,
medium height, medium build, brown eyes, black
hair and nearest relative Tressie Clark. The World
War II Draft Registration shows him as David
Henry Clark, 61, born 1879, resident of Chillicothe
iHas
R headstone
C OH with
ti name
f Vi and
i i dates.
d Not
ddin
Asylum Index.
1896
1930
6678*
Ross
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 24 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 34,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died October 15,
1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
92
Name
Born
F Clayton
Sarah
Died
1891
Patient #
2023*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
1
407
M Clemens
Wilford
1840
1907
4454*
Pickaway
1904
2
804
M Clemens
William
1882
1932
9176*
Lawrence
1932
2
657
M Clemens
Al
1922
7286*
Lawrence
1921
Athens County Death Records shows she died
January 27, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 28, 1891.
CIVIL WAR DESERTER Admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 60,
native of Ohio, former farmer, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Columbus Asylum.
The Ohio Roster shows him as enlisting at 23 in
the 45th OVI Company A on July 17, 1862. The
US Civil War Soldiers confirms this information.
The National Archives Rolls show he enlisted July
17, 1862 at Darby OH at 23, mustered in August
19, 1862 at Camp Chase, born in Virginia, 5’ 9”,
light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, farmer and
deserted November 24, 1862 at Lexington KY or
December 19, 1862 from Camp Ella Bishop KY.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows him as Wilfred and died February 28,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 28, resident of Upper
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, could read and arite, boarding with
John Warren. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 24, 1932. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General Paralysis of the
Insane and burial on November 28, 1932.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died September 3, 1922. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Lobar
Pneumonia and burial on September 5, 1922.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
832
F Clemson
Ruth
1903
1968
Geauga
2
672
M Cleveland
Charles
1854
1923
5738*
Delaware
1912
2
896
M Clewers
Charles
K.
1870
1937
9267*
Jackson
1932
Has headstone with name and dates.Not in
Asylum Index. The 1920 Census shows her as
16, resident of Claridon Township in Geauga Co
OH, native of Ohio, could read and write and living
with father Emery (50, farmer), mother Lottie (48)
and brother Lyle (21, farm laborer). The 1930
Census shows her as 27, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. The 1940 Census hsows her
as 36, former resident of Clardon OH, native of
New York, divorced and a patient in the Asylum.
The Athens County Death Certificate indicates
she was seperated and the daughter of Emery
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 66, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died April 26, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Septeamia and
burial on April 27, 1923.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 31, resident of Jackson in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, printer, married 8
years, could read and write, living with wife
Elizabeth (31), Thomas (8) and John (9 months).
The 1920 Census shows him as 50, resident of
Jackson in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio,
printer, widower, could read and write, living with
brother Pearl (43). The 1930 Census shows him
as 60, resident of Jackson in Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, printer, widowed, could read and
write and living with brother Pearl (53, pharmist).
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Arteriosclerosis and burial on December
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
26
Name
F Clice
Sallie
Born
Died
Patient #
1835
1883
985: 1277
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Morgan:
1880: 1883
Washingto
n
Admissions Index shows her as Sallie. Admission
Records show her as Sallie, 45, resident of
Windsor Township in Morgan Co OH, housewife,
married, Christian, violent, and mother said to be
insane. Admitted May 13, 1880. Re-admitted April
25, 1883 as Sallie, 48, resident of Wesley
Township in Washington Co OH, housekeeper,
married to Daniel Clice, Christian Church, and at
least 7 children with youngest about 10. The 1860
Census shows her as Sarah, 25, resident of
Windsor Township, native of Ohio, living with
husband Daniel (27, farmer), John (5), Joseph (4)
and Sarah C. (4 months). The 1870 Census
shows her as Sally, 35, resident of Windsor
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband Daniel C. (37,
laborer), John 15, Joseph (12), Sally (10), George
(7), Charles (4), Ann (2) and baby (3 months).
The 1880 Census shows her as Sallie, 45, native
of Ohio, married and a patient in the Asylum. The
same Census shows her family in Windsor
Township in Morgan Co OH: Daniel (47, farm
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
797
Name
M Cliff Basil
Born
Died
1868
1932
Patient #
7912*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1925 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 32 (b. February 1868),
resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, married, could not read or write,
living with James (42, laborer) and Samuel (16,
laborer). The 1910 Census shows him as 42,
resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, could not read or write and living
with Bettie Gibson (35, widowed housekeeper).
Tina was in the Epileptic Hospital that year. The
1920 Census shows him as 55, resident of
Galipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, street
laborer, could not read or write, living with wife
Tina (52) and brother John (59 and single). The
1930 Census shows him as 64, native of Ohio,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths show he died April 13,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d th
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
938
Name
M Cline
Andrew
Born
Died
1856
1941
Patient #
7772*
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows him as 23,
resident of Madison Township in Vinton co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, farm worker, single, living
with father Andrew (65, farmer), Mary (55,
keeping house) and niece Mary McQauid (5). The
1900 Census shows him as 44, resident of
Madison Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, single, could read and write, living
with brother-in-law William Henninger (51, tinner),
sister Elizabeth (50) and Mary (22). The 1910
Census shows him as 52, resident of Jackson
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, own income, boarding with the
Albert Seitz family. The 1920 Census shows him
as 64, resident of Jackson Township in Vinton Co
OH, native of Pennsylvania, single, could read but
not write, living with brother-in-law John Ward (64)
and sister Matilda (66). The 1930 Census shows
him as single, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as
72, native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
264
Name
Born
Died
F Cline
Cornelia
Cora
1862
1906
Patient #
3652
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Admissions Index shows her as Cora. Admission
Records show her as Cora, 39, housekeeper,
resident of Independence Township in
Washington Co OH, married but separated about
7 years, common education, Orthodox, "one
brother insane & sent to hospital, do not know
where and uncle Abner Weddle had some kind of
spasms, not definite as to kind," five children youngest 7, admitted March 4, 1902. The 1880
Census shows her as Cornelia Weddle, 18,
resident of Benton township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with mother Jane (50,
keeping house), Sanford (24, farmer), James (20,
farmer), William (16), Samuel (14), Jane (11),
Elvira (8) and Lydia (5). A family tree indicates
she married David W. Cline on March 15, 1883 in
Monroe Co OH. 1900 Census shows her as Cora
Cline, 38 (b. April 1862), resident of
Independance Township in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, married (no husband at home),
housekeeper, parents natives of Ohio, could read
and write, with children Leasia (16), Mary
Ch l tt (14) G
(12) Willi
(7)
d
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
1
406
767
Name
Born
Died
F Cline
Matilda
1838
1917
F Coakley
Pearl
1892
F Cochenou
r Isabella
1843
Patient #
701
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1877 Admission Records show her as 37, resident of
Washington Township in Monroe Co OH, had
been in Central Asylum in 1865, widow and father
insane. Admitted October 9, 1877. The 1880
Census shows her as 43, widowed and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 62
(b. April 1838), native of Ohio, widow, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 72, widowed, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died May 16, 1917. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on May 18,
1951
1883
9843*
308
Hocking
Ross
1947 Has headstone with name and dates.
1874
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 27, resident of Murray City
in Ward Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Kentucky, could read and write, living with
husband John (38, coal miner), Edna (8) and
John (2). The 1930 Census shows her as 39,
resident of Murray City in Hocking Co OH, could
read and write, living with husband John (50, coal
Private Headstone. Admission Records show her
as 31, resident of Huntington Township in Ross
Co OH, married and an uncle died insane.
Admitted July 24, 1874. The 1880 Census shows
her as 38, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
337
Name
Born
Died
M Coffman
Sylvester
1855
1902
Patient #
4044
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1
103
F Cogan
Sabina
1824
1892
71
Highland
1874
2
483
F Cole
Rachel
1873
1923
5749*
Highland
1919
2
655
F Cole
Vamissie
Steed
1939
8414*
Meigs
1938
him as 50, resident of Pike Township in Perry Co
OH, farmer, single, and Protestant. Admitted July
2, 1902. The 1900 Census shows him as 35 (b.
1855), single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died August 18, 1902. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August 20,
Admission Records show her as 45, native of
Ireland, transferred from Dayton Asylum, married,
abused by husband. Admitted February 26, 1874.
The 1870 Census shows her as 46, native of
Ireland, former housewife and a patient in the
Dayton Asylum. The 1880 Census shows her as
55, native of Ireland, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Cagen and died March 19,
1892. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 47 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 19,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
March 21, 1923.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died January 6, 1939. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on January 6, 1939.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
659
Name
M Coleman
Joseph H.
2
536
M Collier
John
1
151
M Collier
Michael L
3
1090
M Collins
Henry A.
Born
Died
1883
1922
Patient #
6323*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 36,
born 1882, formerly of Chauncy in Athens Co OH
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 census
shows him as 37 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died November 1, 1922.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Septicemia and burial on November 2, 1922.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died December 31, 1915. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Arterio
Sclerosis and burial on January 3, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 15, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Michael (56, farmer), mother Hannah
(54), Daniel (25), Sarah (19) and Margaret (17).
The 1870 Census shows him as 24, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, living with father Michael (66,
farmer) and mother Hannah (64, keeping house).
The 1880 Census shows him as 34, resident of
Green Township, native of Ohio, laborer, single,
suffering from rhumatism, living with William
Johnson (37, farm laborer) and family. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows he died
August 25, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book shows
1915
6332*
Vinton
1915
1846
1888
1869
Adams
1886
1881
1962
5997*
Clinton
1913 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 58, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 81,
former resident of Clinton Co OH, single and died
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
438
Name
Born
Died
M Collins
Isaac
1853
1909
Patient #
5245
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show him as 56, resident of
1
74
F Collins
Mary A.
1815
1889
345
Washingto
n
1874
2
687
M Collins
William
1878
1924
7657
Lawrence
1923
Union Township in Ross Co OH, Protestant,
admitted January 23, 1909. Ohio Deaths show he
died March 31, 1909. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Paresis and burial on
Admission Records show her as Mary Ann, 59,
resident of Washington Co OH, had been in the
Columbus Asylum from July 1859 to 1864 and
admitted October 9, 1874. The 1850 Census
shows her as 34, resident of Fearing Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
husband Joseph (35, Cooper), William (13), Ann
(11), Amelia (9), Mary Ann (7) and Joseph (3).
The 1860 Census shows her as 45, native of Ohio
and a patient in the Columbus Asylum. The 1870
Census shows her as 56, resident of Marietta in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio and keeping
house. The 1880 Census shows her as 66, native
of Ohio, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died June 15,
1889. The Asylum Grave Book shows her as May
A
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15missing.
1889 The 1910
Admission
Census shows him as 32 (b. 1878), resident of
Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, mill
laborer, could read and write and living with wife
Mattie (25). The Ohio Soldiers in WWI shows a
William H., 41 (b. 1876), born in Portsmouth in
Scioto Co OH, in 1st ID, Company K as a cook,
made Sergeant January 8, 1917 and Mess
Sergeant the next day and was honorably
discharged May 25, 1921. Ohio Deaths shows he
died January 12, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
136
413
Name
Born
Died
F Coombs
Margaret
1835
1895
M Complime
nt John
1868
Patient #
908
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 The Admissions Index shows her as Margaret
Coombs. Admission Records show her as
Margaret Combs, about 46 or 47 and a resident of
Camp Creek Township in Pike Co OH. Admitted
July 8, 1879. The 1860 Census shows her as 25,
resident of Lebanon Township in Boone Co IN,
native of Ohio, living with husband James (30,
grocer), Mary (7), Dora (3) and William (10
months). The 1870 Census shows her as 36,
resident of Center Township in Boone Co IN,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
James (40, dry goods merchant), Mary (17) and
Dora (12) The 1880 Census shows her as
Margaret Coombs, 47, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
1907
4672
Scioto
1905 Admission Records show him as 36, resident of
Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Lawrence County, teamster, married but
separated, common education, Catholic, and
threatened to shoot his wife. Admitted July 21,
1905. The 1900 Census shows him as 31,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, teamster, married 1 year, could read and
write, boarder with Joe Tilton family. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Complement and died September 25, 1907. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on September
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
386
1109
Name
Born
Died
F Compton
Sina
1838
1916
M Compton
Warwick
1908
Patient #
4430
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission Records show her as about 69,
resident of Union Township in Clinton Co OH,
formerly of Cuba OH, had been in Dayton Asylum,
gray hair, gray eyes, 130 lbs., 5' 3", housekeeper,
widowed, Protestant, vicious and threatening.
Admitted June 21, 1907. The 1900 Census shows
her as 63, native of Ohio, widow, had three
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Clinton County Infirmary. Her Death Certificate
shows she was 78, born in 1838, former house
worker and a widow. Ohio Deaths shows she
died January 20, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
1966
Cuyahoga
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Asylum Index. The 1910 Census shows him as 1,
resident of Buffalo NY, native of New York, living
with father William (31, lithographer) and mother
Minnie (24). The 1920 Census shows him as 11,
resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native
of New York, living with father William (39,
lithographer), mother Georgie (26), William (2)
and Shiela (1). The 1920 Census shows him as
11, resident of Cleveland OH, native of New York,
could read and write, living with father William (39,
lithographer), mother Georgie (26) and William
(2). The 1930 Census shows him as 22, resident
of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, single, could
read and write, living with father William (50,
lithographer), mother Georgia (36), William (13)
and Shiela (11). Ohio Deaths shows him as 58,
formerly of Cleveland, single, died December 3,
O
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
405
205
Name
Born
Died
M Condee
Lyman A.
1841
1906
F Conger
Temperan
ce
1852
1901
Patient #
3894
3525
County
Meigs
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show him as 65, resident of
1901
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Illinois, physician, widowed, Protestant, and drug
addict. Admitted June 11, 1901. The 1900 Census
shows him as 58, native of Ohio, widower, could
read and write and a patient in the County
Infirmary. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on October 16, 1906.
Admission Records show her as 49, resident of
Bristol Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer's wife, married, fair education,
Protestant, suicidal, had 7 children with 6 living.
Admitted April 30, 1901. The 1860 Census shows
her as Temperance Ferra, 7, resident of
Meigsville OH, native of Ohio, living with father
William (49, farmer), mother Lovina (40), William
(21, farm hand), John (19, farm hand), Wilson
(14) and Francis (16). The 1880 Census shows
her as 18, resident of Meigsville OH, native of
Ohio, living with father William (65, farmer) and
mother Lavina (55, keeping house). The 1900
Census shows her as 47, resident of Bristol
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband William (26,
farmer), Esta Know (20), Emmet Woodward (17),
John (11) and Ellis (6). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows her as Temp
Congo and died December 10, 1901. The Asylum
G
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
31
Name
Born
Died
F Conner
Ann
1823
1883
Patient #
70
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as 51, native of
1
323
F Conner
Martha
1853
1911
3957
Pickaway
1904
2
514
F Conner
Mary J.
1858
1926
1478
Noble
1885
Ohio, transferred from Dayton Asylum and single.
The 1860 Census shows her as 40, native of
Ireland and a patient in the Southwestern Asylum
in Cincinnati. The 1870 Census shows her as 57,
former housewife and a patient in the Dayton
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records show her as 51, resident of
Circleville in Pickaway Co OH, native of Pickaway
County, transferred from County Infirmary, house
worker, widow, and brother Jacob Conner of Mt.
Sterling OH. Admitted July 14, 1904. The 1910
Census shows her as 57, widowed, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died March 17, 1911. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Apoplexy
and burial on March 21, 1911.
Admission Records show her as 27, resident of
Oliver Township in Noble Co OH, in state 24
years, housekeeper, married, medium education,
no religion, homicidal and no children. Admitted
January 31, 1885. The 1910 Census shows her
as 52, married with no children, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 60, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
show she died February 20, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on February 22, 1926.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
926
182
Name
Born
Died
M Conway
Clarence
1847
1940
M Conway
James
1834
1890
Patient #
2762*
1948
County
Scioto
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1887
1910 Census shows a Clarence Conway as 48,
white, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as
73 and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 83, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census
shows him as 93, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths show he died June 26,
1940. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mesenteric Thrombosis and burial on
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 53, resident of Penn Township, transferred
from County Infirmary, farmer, divorced, fair
education, Protestant, intemperate, and violent.
Admitted May 20, 1887. The 1890 Census
Veteran’s Schedule indicates he was from
Hillsboro in Highland County and a private in the
175th OVI, Company E. The Ohio Roster shows
him as 36, entering the service August 15, 1864
and mustering out June 27, 1865. This
information is confirmed by The National Park
Service’s Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.
The National Archives Rolls show he enlisted
August 15, 1864 at New Lexington OH, mustered
in September 16, 1864 at Camp Dennison, born in
Highland County OH, 36, farmer, hazel eyes,
black hair, dark complexion, 5’ 5”, $100 bounty,
sick in Nashville hospital November – December
1864 and in US General Hospital at Covington KY
January – July 1865. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died July 12, 1890. The
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
Temple
678
Name
Born
Died
M Conway
John
1850
1923
F Cook
Anna
1898
1984
Patient #
7403*
9349*
County
Perry
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Admission Records are missing. The US Army
1944
Register of Enlistments shows a John Conway, 21
(b. 1849), native of Cork Co Ireland, house
painter, enlisted on June 14, 1870 at Brooklyn NY
in the 20th Infantry Company D and was
discharged June 30, 1871. The US Army
Register of Enlistments shows a John, 21 (b.
1851), native of Ireland, teamster, enlisted
August 20, 1872 in the 20th Infantry Company D
and was discharged June 14, 1877. The US Army
Register of Enlistments shows a John, 29 (b.
1851), native of Ireland, laborer, enlisted October
14, 1880 at New York city in the 2nd Cavalry
Company A and deserted July 6, 1882. The US
Army Register of Enlistments shows a John, 34
(b. 1851), native of Waterford Ireland, soldier, reenlisted for the third time October 11, 1885 at
Buffalo NY in the 23rd Infantry Company A and
was discharged February February 5, 1891. The
1910 Census shows him as 60, single, native of
Ireland, immigrated in 1869, could read and write
and a patient in the County Infirmary. The 1920
C
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ti
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l d
d
Admissionh Records
The
Census shows her as 42, resident of Rome
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, maid,
single, sixth grade education, living with Oscar
Noce (63, farm laborer) and Eliza Noce (90).
Ohio Deaths shows her as 86 (b. 1898), native of
Ohio, single and died December 7, 1984. Buried
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
275
Name
Born
Died
M Cook
Joseph
1852
1897
Patient #
2830*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1894 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
1
411
M Cook
Mathias
1832
1907
4393
Fairfield
1904
1
14
F Cook
Rebecca
1807
1881
746
Guernsey
1877
Census shows him as 9, resident of Hamilton
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with mother Margaret (44, John (20) and
Theresa (8). The 1870 Census shows him as 19,
resident of Washington Township in Lawrence Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living with Elizabeth
(74, keeping house), Nancy (40) and Emma (12).
The 1880 Census shows him as 28, resident of
Washington Township in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, laborer, wife Lucinda (26, keeping
house), children Dora (8), Mary Jane (6), Lucy (5),
Penelope (3), and Gerty (8 months). The Asylum
Admission Records show him as 72, a native of
Virginia, a resident of Ohio for 40 years, resident
of Lancaster, had been treated at the Fairfield
County Infirmary, was a widower with no
occupation or education, a Protestant, A Mathias
Cook is listed in the 1870 Census as 39, living in
Dayton, Montgomery County, a stone mason,
originally from Wurtenburg [Germany], real estate
valued at $1,600, married to Caroline (25, keeping
house and Native of Hesse [Germany]), with
children Louisa (6), William (4), and Lewis (1).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died September 18, 1907. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on September 20, 1907.
Admission Records show her as 70 and a
resident of Cambridge in Guernsey Co OH.
Admitted November 21, 1877. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on April 8, 1881.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
711
443
Name
Born
Died
M Cookson
Isaac
1855
1926
M Cooley
Richard
1862
1909
Patient #
4730
5064
County
Pickaway
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show him as 50, resident of
1907
Circleville in Pickaway Co OH, transferred from
County Infirmary, and single. Admitted October
25, 1905. The 1910 Census shows him as 58,
single, native of Ohio, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 61, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
May 4, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and
burial on May 6, 1926.
Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, native of
Kentucky, timber worker, married, common
education, suspected wife unchaste, and violent.
Admitted December 7, 1907. The 1900 census
shows him as 35, resident of Mifflin Township in
Pike Co OH, native of Kentucky, farmer, married
11 years, could read and write, living with wife
Delila (31), Elizabeth (8), Della (5) and Luella (8
months). Ohio Deaths shows he died June 26,
1909. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
890
1060
Name
Born
Died
M Cooley
William
1871
1937
M Cooper
Homer
1892
Patient #
A4270
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 32, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, single, common education,
Protestant and "the whole family a little off. One
sister was at Athens Hospital 9 years ago."
Admitted October 28, 1903. The 1900 Census
shows him as 28, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, single, farm
laborer, could read and write, living with Thomas
(63, farmer), mother Mary (63), Albert (31, farm
laborer), Thomas (23, farm laborer), Jennie (21),
Lucinda Anderson (36) and Charles Anderson
(40). The 1910 census shows him as 39, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
1956
6738*
Adams
1917 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 8, resident of Henderson
KY, native of Kentucky, living with father George
(52, basket maker), mother Emma (46), Lola (10),
Fannie (5), Charles (21, basket maker) and Nanie
(19). The 1910 Census shows him as 18, resident
of Manchester Township in Adams Co OH, native
of Kentucky, basket maker, single, could read and
write, living with father George (72, basket
maker), mother Emma (66), Mentiez (19) and
Fanny (15). The World War I Draft Registration
show shim as 25, resident of Manchester
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Kentucky,
general repair work and single. The 1920 Census
shows him as 27, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 37, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
631
Name
Born
Died
F Cooper
Annie (#2)
1881
1936
Patient #
6657*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1926 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2
688
M Cooper
Thomas
1869
1924
4498
Scioto
1904
2
602
M Cooper
Alonzo
1876
1919
3422
Gallia
1898
Census shows has as 49, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tubercuolsis and burial on November
Admission records show him as 35, resident of
Union Township in Lawrence Co OH, dark blue
eyes, black hair, 5' 9 3/4", farmer, married, no
education, Christian, and violent. Admitted
September 3, 1904. The 1910 Census shows him
as 46, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 12, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage
and burial on November 13, 1924.
Admission Records show him as 22, resident of
Harrison Township in Gallia co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, limited education, and Protestant.
Admitted July 5, 1898. The 1900 Census shows
him as 24, native of Ohio, single, former laborer,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows him as 36, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 42, born 1876, formerly
of Gallipolis and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died February 3, 1919. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
873
Name
M Copas
William S.
Born
Died
1876
1936
Patient #
7971*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1925 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 3, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, living with father
Abram (27, farmer), mother Lehila (24, keeping
house) and Daniel (2). The 1900 Census shows
him as 23 (b. June 1876), resident of Rarden in
Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, rolling mill laborer,
could read and write, living with father Abraham
(44, farmer), mother Julia (44), Daniel (22,
railroad section hand), George (18, railroad tie
maker), Della (16), James (13), Mary (10), Orpha
(8) and Estey (11 months). The 1910 Census
shows him as 33, resident of Rarden in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, could read and write,
living with wife Grace (25), Ray (7), Mamie (5),
Donald (1) and Donna (1). The World War I Draft
Registration (1918) shows him as 44, born 1873,
resident of Rarden in Scioto Co OH and hospital
worker. The 1920 Census shows him as 41,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, railroad section hand, could read and write,
living with wife Luetta (39), Ray (17), Donald (10)
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
694
770
Name
Born
Died
M Copley
Albert
1853
1925
F Copper
Elizabeth
1850
1903
3
1098
M Cording
Henry A.
1
146
F Cornell
Lena
Patient #
6245*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1914 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 46, resident of Bloom
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky,
farm hand, could read and write, living with wife
Nora (35), Andrew (6), Bertha (3) and John (6
months). The 1910 Census shows him as 55,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Kentucky, laborer, could read and write, wife Nora
(47) and son Herbert (3). The 1920 Census
shows him as 68 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died January 25, 1925.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Epithelioma of face and burial on January 29,
1951
8914*
Athens
1941 Has headstone with name and dates.
1963
1896
2213*
Meigs
1890
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 86, resident of The Plains in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, widow, fifth grade
education and lodging with the William Stalder
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Asylum Index. The 1952 Ironton City Directory
shows him living with wife Mary on 3rd Street.
Ohio Deaths shows him as 60, formerly of Ironton
in Lawrence Co OH, widower and died May 23,
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows her as
Lenal and died August 25, 1896. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 28, 1896.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
274
785
Name
Born
Died
M Coryell
John
1877
1897
M Coss
Solomon
1852
1931
Patient #
3253
7851*
County
Clinton
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as a farmer, 20,
1924
resident of Union Township in Clinton Co OH,
single, very moderate education, Protestant,
admitted May 20, 1897. The 1880 Census shows
a John as 4, resident of Flemingsburg District in
Fleming County KY, native of Kentucky, living with
father William (29, farmer), mother Nancy (25,
keeping house), Charles (7), Jennie (6) and
Albertie (5 months). The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 8, resident of Washington
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father George (48, farmer), mother Sarah
(40, domestic), Margaret (22, domestic), Elizabeth
(20, domestic), Mahala (18, domestic), John (16,
farm laborer), Sarah (14), George (12), Mary (10),
Jacob (6), Lavina (4), Jacob (10 months) and
Margaret Williams (80). The 1870 Census shows
him as 18, resident of Washington Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm worker, could
read but not write, living with father George (59,
farmer), mother Sarah (56, keeping house),
Elizabeth (31), Washington (22, farm worker),
Malinda (24), Mary (20), Jacob (16, farm worker),
Lavina (14), David (12) and Ann (10). The 1880
Census shows him as 25, resident of Washington
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, single, living with father George (71,
farmer), mother Sarah (62, keeping house),
Malinda (34) and Ann (18). Ohio Deaths shows
he died April 27, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
345
881
Name
Born
Died
M Colton
John
1835
1903
M Cox John
1886
1936
Patient #
3659
4970
County
Meigs
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records shows him as John Coalton,
1907
65, resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co
OH, farmer, single, Spiritualist, had lived in Illinois
and Nebraska with a sister, and was in the Lincoln
Nebraska Asylum 20 years previously. The 1880
Census shows him as 44, resident of Decatur NB,
native of Ohio, farmer and living with sister Lucy
(57, keeping house). The 1880 Census shows
him as 48, resident of Decatur NB, native of Ohio,
crazy and living with sister Lucy (62, keeping
house). The 1900 Census shows him as 65 (b.
January 1835), native of Ohio, farm laborer, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows him as Colter and
Admission Records show him as 21, resident of
Webster in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, sandy
hair, brown eyes, 6', farmer, single, common
education, Protestant and homicidal. Admitted
March 23, 1907. The 1920 Census shows him as
33, native of Ohio, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Tuberculous
Pericarditis Myocarditis and burial on November
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
457
390
Name
Born
Died
F Coyle
Nancy
1857
1920
F Cozad
Myrtle F.
1874
1916
Patient #
County
1156:
Morgan:
1451:
Morgan:
1875: 2576 Morgan:
Morgan
4715*
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1882: 1884: Admission Records show her as 25, resident of
1888: 1893 Center Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
1910
Ohio, house wife, separated, very limited
education, M.P. Church, violent, suicidal,
homicidal, had 2 children with one living and
nearly 4. Admitted January 25, 1882. Re-admitted
November 19, 1884. Other re-admission records
are missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 23,
resident of Brookfield Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, house keeper, divorced, living with
father David Cordray (45, farmer), mother Jane
(40, keeping house), Rachel (17), John (17, farm
laborer), Milton (14), James (12), Ugenous (10),
Stewart (8), Samuel (7), Benton (5), Dora (1) and
Rosa Coyle (2). The 1900 Census shows her as
43, native of Ohio, married with two children,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 53,
married with two children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 62, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
h di d A Records
t 18 are
1920
Th AThe
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G
Admission
missing.
Census shows her as 36 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died July 18,
1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on July
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
123
Name
Born
F Craig
Eliza
Died
1893
Patient #
2331*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. There are two
2
716
F Craig
Jessie
1858
1945
9030*
Meigs
1942
1
152
F Craig
Mary E.
1836
1898
1133
Hocking
1881
Eliza's in the 1880 Census, the most likely being
Eliza E., 33, resident of Welston in Jackson Co
OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
husband John R. (47, suffering from chills), Jubel
Early (11) and Robert E. Lee (10 months). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died December 2, 1893. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on December 4, 1893.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1920 Census shows her as Thompson, 38,
resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, could not read or write, living with
husband Frederick (41, coal miner), Elizabeth (4)
and Claude (1). The 1940 Census shows her as
58, resident of Middleport in Meigs Co OH, native
of West Virginia, widow, private house worker and
living with son Claude Thompson (21, school
janitor). Ohio Deaths shows she died March 7,
1945. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as General Paralysis of the Insane and
Admission Records show her as Mary Eliza, 45,
resident of Starr Township in Hocking Co OH, had
been at Dayton Asylum in 1869, teacher and
milliner, single, Methodist, violent and dangerous
to others. Admitted November 14, 1881. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died January 15, 1898. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on January 16, 1898.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
969
619
Name
Born
Died
M Craig
William
1868
1944
M Cramblitt
Grover C.
1885
1920
Patient #
11362*
7064*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1943 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Pickaway
1919
Census shows him as 12, resident of Watertown
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father George (45, farmer), mother
Bridget (40, keeping house), James (15), Mary
(13), Catherine (10), Margaret (9), George (6) and
Ann (3). The 1920 Census shows him as 48,
resident of Watertown Township in Washington
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write, living with brother George (43,
farmer) and brother John (36). The 1930 Census
shows him as 58, resident of Watertown
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, single, could read and write, living with
brother George (52, farmer) and brother John (46,
farm laborer). The 1940 Census shows him as
70, resident of Watertown Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
single, eighth grade education and living with
brother George (65). Ohio Deaths shows he died
Janaury 15, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
d b i l Records
J
18missing.
1944 The 1900
Admission
are
Census shows a Grover Cramblet as 15, resident
of Scioto Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Ohio, could read and write, living with father
William (53, pensioner) and mother Tabatha (54).
The World War I Draft Registration shows
Cramblit as 33, born 1885, resident of Pickaway
Co OH and a laborer. The 1920 Census shows
him as 34, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 6, 1920. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
87
70
Name
Born
Died
M Crane
Arza B.
1836
1882
F Craner
Harriett
1841
1888
Patient #
1060*
1962
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1880 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Clermont
1888
Census shows him as 14, resident of New
Martinsville in Wetzel County VA, native of Ohio,
living with father Arza (50, sawyer), mother Lucy
(48), Adaline (12), Amaline (10), Granville (8),
Clifford (5) and Louisa Eberlin (21). The 1860
Census shows him as 23, resident of Lowell
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
steamboat pilot, living with mother Lucy (58),
Adaline (21, teacher), Granville (17, lock tender)
and Clifford (13). The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission records are missing. The 1880 Census
shows her as 39, resident of Ohio Township in
Clermont Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house,
husband Louis (46, saw mill worker). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
July 12, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on July 14, 1888.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
221
Name
F Crawford
Samantha
Born
Died
1825
1903
Patient #
3135
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show her as 73, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from the Old Women's Home, no
occupation, single, fair education, Protestant, with
father, mother and mother's sister said to have
been insane. Admitted June 18, 1898. The 1850
Census shows her as 25, resident of Fearing
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio
and living with David Chapman family. The 1860
Census shows her as 35, resident of Marietta,
native of Ohio and living with the R.D. Holcomb
family. The 1880 Census shows her as 55,
resident of Marietta OH, native of Ohio, chair
caner and suffering from dysentery. The 1900
Census shows her as 75 (b. February 1825),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
3
399
494
1055
Name
Born
Died
M Creeks
Charles
1860
1906
F Crose
Martha
1871
M Cross
Charles
1885
1924
1954
Patient #
4736
3730
County
Perry
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
1902
Clayton Township in Perry Co OH, miner and
former saloon keeper, married, and Protestant.
Admitted November 1, 1905. The 1860 Census
shows him as 1, resident of Clayton Township in
Perry co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
John (40), Lydia (35), Joshua (12), Rachel (8),
Franklin (7), Mary (5), Nancy (4) and George (2).
The 1880 Census shows him as 21, resident of
Zanesville in Muskingum Co OH, native of Ohio,
coal miner, single, living with father John (62, coal
miner), mother Lyida (54, keeping house), Frank
(26, miner), George (22, miner), Sarah (18, dress
maker), Rollie (17, miner), Nora (13) and Minnie
(8). The 1900 Census shows him as 41, resident
of Zanesville in Muskingum Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, divorced, could read and write,
living with brother-in-law Gilbert Davis family. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
him as Creek and died June 10, 1906. The
A
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B k show
h her
b as
i l32 or
J 33, 12
Admission
resident of Brush Creek Township in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, house work, separated,
common education, Protestant and no children.
Admitted October 18, 1902. The 1910 Census
shows her as 44, divorced with one child, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 49 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died January 9,
1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Asylum Index.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1
95
F Cross
Elizabeth
1833
1891
237: 1722
Washingto 1874: 1886
n:
Washingto
n
1
305
F Cross
Delilah
1843
1910
223: 1723
Washingto 1874: 1886
n:
Washingto
n
1
363
M Crum
Charles
W.
1878
1904
3713
Ross
1900
Admission Records show her as transferred from
Longview Asylum. Admitted March 24, 1874. Readmitted September 22, 1886 as a resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, transferred from
the County Infirmary, had been released from the
Asylum in 1886. The 1880 Census shows her as
47, native of Maryland and a patient in the
Asylum. Sister of Delilah Cross. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on May 11, 1891.
Admission Records show her as transferred from
Longview Asylum. Admitted March 24, 1874. Readmitted September 22, 1886 as a resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, transferred from
the County Infirmary, had been released from the
Asylum in 1886. The 1880 Census shows her as
34, native of Maryland and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 56 (b.
July 1843), native of Ohio, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Sister of
Elizabeth Cross. Ohio Deaths shows she died
March 18, 1910. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae and
Admission Records show him as 22, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, laborer, single,
no education, and talks to spirits. Admitted May
14, 1900. The 1880 Census shows him as 2,
resident of Brush Creek Township in Scioto co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Lewis (30,
farm worker) and mother Jane (24). The 1900
Census shows him as 22, native of Ohio, former
laborer, single, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died March 22, 1904. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
3
774
F Crumm
Addie
1876
1952
2
811
M Ayres
Franklin
1854
1933
Patient #
7924*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1925
Has headstone with name and dates. Could be
Lena Crum (3249, Noble, 1899) or Etta C. Crum
(4970*, Noble, 1912) or Sarah A. Crum (5528*,
Perry, 1917) or Marion (6748*, Noble, 1927)
The 1930 Census shows a Marion Crum as 41,
native of Ohio, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
a Marion Crum as 51, native of Ohio, married and
a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows as Franklin Ayrs as 66, resident of
Graham District in Mason Co WV, native of West
Virginia, farm laborer and living with wife
Margarett (70, basket maker). The 1930 Census
shows him as 78, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on March 27, 1933.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
1
593
842
100
Name
Born
Died
F Cullins
Cynthia
1852
1932
F Culter
Dorothy
1899
F Culver
Nancy
1969
1892
Patient #
4064
6214*
2246*
County
Muskingum
Ross
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
1923
1890
Falls Township in Muskingum Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary, blue
eyes, gray hair, house work, widow, fair
education, Methodist, violent, 7 children youngest
14 and two sisters said to be insane. Admitted
September 23, 1904. The 1900 Census shows
her as 50, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Muskingum County
Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows her as 58,
widow with seven children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 67, widow, could read and write and
a patient inthe Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 77, widow, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died December 27, 1932. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause fo death as Broncho
P
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D and bdates.
29 1932
Has headstone
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 12, resident of Chillicothe in
ross County, native of Ohio, could read and write,
living with mother Belle Ronaldson (49, teacher),
grandmother Mary Ronaldson (78) and brother
Ronaldson (18). The 1930 Census shows her as
30, native of Ohio, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. the 1940 Census shows
her as 40, native of Ohio, single and a patient in
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on January 25, 1892.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
266
Removed
326
3
782
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Cummans
Sarah
1846
1906
M Cumming
C. R.
F Gunderma
n Anna
XXXX
1901
XXXX
XXXX
1882
1954
7090*
Scioto
4353
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Fairfield
XXXX
Rush Creek Township in Fairfield Co OH, native
of Ohio, housekeeper, divorced, common
education, Methodist, no children, a brother Henry
Cummans of Breman OH, and second cousin
Charles Ward had been insane. Admitted October
18, 1906. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Cummons and died
November 29, 1906. The Asylum Grave Book
Removed to Portsmouth O 10-15-1901.
1930 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 48, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 57, native of Ohio, married
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
Removed
1023
12
158
Name
Born
Died
M Cunningh
am Frank
1909
1948
F Currant
Barbara
1856
F Curray
Sarah
XXXX
1881
1898
Patient #
12094*
1039
XXXX
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1948 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Athens
Scioto
XXXX
1880
XXXX
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
him as 9 months, resident of Chauncey in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Hary (35,
coal mine superintendent), mother Mary (37),
Hugh (13), Belford (12), Wyatt (7) and
grandmother Margurette Beebe. The 1920
Census shows him as 10, resdient of Athens in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Harry (45, coal mine superintendent), mother
Mary (42), Wyatt (17) and Frances (15). The
1930 Census shows him as 20, resident of Athens
in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, unemployed,
single, living with father Harry (53, bank guard)
and mother Mary (50, telephone operator). The
1940 Census shows him as 30, resident of Athens
in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, unemployed cab
driver, single, one year of college, living with
father Harry (65, unemployed) and mother Mary
(63, telephone supervisor). Ohio Deaths shows
he died March 6, 1948. The Death Certificate
shows him as 38 (b. June 30, 1909), single, father
H
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l
10 show
d
di 24,
d Mhousekeeper
h 6 1948
Admission
herd as
& laborer, married, resident of Brushcreek
Township in Scioto Co OH, Baptist, admitted
10/27/1880. The 1880 Census shows her as 25,
resident of Morgan Township in Scioto co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, living with husband Peter
(29), William (6), Fianna (3) and James (1). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 2,
Removed 2-07-1899.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
Private
532
Name
Born
Died
M Curry
John
1830
1886
F Curtis
Mary
1868
1927
Patient #
4
2628*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1874 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Private Headstone
Meigs
1894
between 134 and 135. Admission Records show
him as 44, resident of Waterford Township, father
insane and certified in 1871. Admitted January 24,
1874. The 1850 Census shows a John as 22,
resident of Waterford Township, native of Ohio,
farmer, living with Ann (46), Henry (20) and
Joseph (19). The 1870 Census shows him as 42,
resident of Waterford Township, native of Ohio,
living with brother James (38, farmer), Fannie (32,
keeping house), Stephen (11), Margaret (9) and
George (10 months). The 1880 Census shows
him as 55, resident of Waterford Township, native
of Ohio, insane and living with Rebecca Patterson
(68, insane). American Civil War Soldiers shows
him enlisting in the 148th OVI (NG) as a Private in
Company C at 28 on 2 May 1864 and mustered
out on 14 September 1864. This is confirmed by
US Civil War Soldiers. The Civil War Pension
Index shows him having been in Company C of
the 148th OVI, invalided with certificate number
623863 on July 21, 1882. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
R
i
t lRecords
hi t
Th missing.
I d t The
Ath 1900
C Censu
t
Admission
are
shows her as 32 (b. May 1868), native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 45,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 54 and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died April 13, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pernicious Anaemia and
burial on April 14, 1927.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
297
421
Name
Born
Died
M Davis
Daniel
1839
1899
M Davis L.
H.
1833
1908
Patient #
3448
3731
County
Jackson
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1900
him as 59, resident of Coal Township, native of
Wales, miner, widower, could read but not write,
no religion, delusional, and son an imbecile and in
Asylum. Admitted September 10, 1898. The 1880
Census shows him as 41, resident of Jefferson
Township, native of Wales, iron ore digger, living
with wife Mary (30, keeping house), Sarah (10,
David (8), Hannah (5) and Elizabeth (3). The Ohio
Roster shows him as 23, enlisted August 9, 1862
as a Private in Company B of the 91st OVI and
mustered out June 24, 1865. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted August 9, 1862 at
Centerville OH, mustered in September 7, 1862 at
Camp Ironton OH, 23, 5’ 6”, light complexion, blue
eyes, dark hair, born in Wales Great Britain, sick
in hospital at Gallipolis June 5 – July 1863 and
mustered out June 24, 1865 at Cumberland MD.
See http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died July 6, 1899. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 8, 1899.
VA
k records
i t ll show
d 10/29/11
Admission
him as L. Henry, 66,
resident of Olive Township in Noble Co OH, native
of Caldwell OH, stone mason, married, limited
education and no religion. Admitted June 6, 1900.
The 1900 Census shows him as 67 (b. April
1833), resident of Olive Township in Noble Co
OH, native of Ohio, stone cutter, could read and
write, living with wife Viola (42) and Fredrick (10).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died March 6, 1908 (at 74 yrs.). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 7,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
998
592
Name
Born
Died
M Dale
Lewis
XXXX
1945
F Dalrimple
Delia
1870
1932
Patient #
11246*
7068*
County
Scioto
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1943 Has headstone with name and dates.
1929
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 52, resident of Bertha in
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Kentucky, farm laborer, living with wife Hattie (48),
Rebecca (14), Ruby (12), Elza (8) and Catherine
(4). Ohio Deaths shows he died August 11, 1945.
The Death Certificate shows him as about 58 (b.
about 1886), committed from Scioto County OH,
native of Greenup County KY, farmer, married
and died from crushed skull & body with legs
broken by train on August 11, 1945 and buried on
August 11, 1945. The Athens Messenger
reported on August 13, 1945 that .... Dale...was
totally deaf and was housed in an open ward. He
had been employed in the piggery...." The Asylum
Grave Book shows he was killed by a train and
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 60, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died July 23,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death and Chronic Myocarditis and burial on July
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
798
Name
M Delzell
James
Born
Died
1845
1932
Patient #
4383
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Headstone missing.
Admission Records show him as 60, resident of
Circleville at the County Infirmary and formerly of
the Columbus Asylum. Admitted July 14, 1904.
The 1920 Census shows him as 75, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 85, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The Ohio
Roster shows him as 18, enlisted September 19,
1863 as a Private in Company B of the 12th OVC
and mustered out November 14, 1865. The
National Archives Rolls show he enlisted
September 19, 1863 at Alliance OH, $60 bounty,
18, 5’ 9”, light complexion, light eyes, light hair,
born in Mahoning County OH, farmer, appointed
Sergeant October 23, 1863, sick in hospital at
Camp Dennison January – May 1864, sick at
home in Smithfield Station in April 1864, at
Burnside Point Hospital July – October 1864, at
US Hospital at Camp Nelson November –
December 1864, reduced to the ranks May 16,
1865 and mustered out November 14, 1865 at
Nashville TN. See
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
198
363
Name
Born
Died
M Darling
Joseph
1820
1891
F Darlington
Addie
1855
1914
Patient #
2452*
5016*
County
Lawrence
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1912
Census shows him as 27, resident of Mason
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Virginia,
farmer, living with wife Harriet (25), John (7),
George (3), Lucinda (2), Diana (67) and Lidia (48).
The 1860 Census shows him as 43, resident of
Walnut Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Indiana, laborer, living with wife Harriet (30), John
(13), George (12), Lucretia (10), Lyddia (8),
Harrison (6) and Jabes (5). The 1870 Census
shows him as 50, resident of Aid Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Indiana, farmer, wife
Harriet (40, keeping house), children Harrison (17,
farm worker), Jabes (15, farm worker), Marian
(12, farm worker), Sary (9), Martha (7), and
Marietta (3). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died August 12, 1891. The
A
l
G Records
B k are
h missing.
b i lTheA1880 12
Admission
Census shows her as 25, resident of Elk Fork
Precinct in Lewis County KY, native of Ohio,
keeping house and living with husband O. (24,
farmer). The 1900 Census shows her as 44 (b.
December 1855), resident of Manchester
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband Oscar (44,
farmer) and Ralph (18). The 1910 Census shows
her as 56, resident of Manchester Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband Oswell (54, farmer),
Ralph (27, farm laborer) and Maggie (20). Ohio
Deaths shows she died April 9, 1914. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
76
972
Name
M Darr John
M Darro
Harry
Born
Died
1831
1881
1871
1944
Patient #
430
10682*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1875 Admission Records show him as 44, resident of
Pickaway
1940
Marietta in Washington Co OH, and violent.
Admitted July 24, 1875. The 1880 Census shows
him as 49, native of Germany, former shoe
maker, married and a patient in the Asylum. The
US Army Register of Enlistments shows him as
24, native of Germany, resident of , drummer,
enlisting November 21, 1856 in Baltimore in the
5th Infantry Company K and deserted. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 15,
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 69, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Cerebral Thrombosis - Chronic
Arteriosclerosis and burial on April 17, 1944.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
146
337
Name
Born
Died
M Daughert
y John
1846
1888
F Daugherty
Sarah
1827
1912
Patient #
1782
3977*
County
Monroe
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1904
him as 40 years old, married, a farmer, Catholic,
of ordinary education, very kind, and a brother
currently in the Asylum. “He wandered about the
county and tried to buy horses at exorbitant prices
and he talks continually about crops and what he
is going to do. Thinks he is buying horses and
tools for cutting timber and hauling lumber. He
owns no land.” He was ordered to the Asylum on
June 19, 1886 and admitted on June 24, 1886.
The 1860 Census shows him as 14,resident of
Wayne Township, living with father John (48,
farmer), mother Julian (43), Sarah (19), Eleanor
(18), Nancy (16), Daniel (12), Jane (9), Elizabeth
(6), Joshua (4) and Martha (2).. The 1870 Census
shows him as 24, resident of Wayne Township,
native of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Mary (26,
keeping house), Philip (4) and Madison (2).
Graves Registration (ACRec) shows him in the
122nd OVI, Company C, as a Private from March
8, 1864 through June 26, 1865. He was born in
1846 in Ohio and died March 17, 1888. The Ohio
R
t i di broken.
t h Admission
t d th Records
i
tare
18
Headstone
missing. The 1860 Census shows her as 30,
native of Ohio, pauper, insane with cause
unknown and a patient in the Fairfield Co
Infirmary. The 1900 Census shows her as 73,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died
March 24, 1912. The Death Certificate shows she
was 86 (b. 1826), housewife, in Asylum 7 years, 8
months, 5 days, died March 24, 1912 and buried
March 26, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Traumatic Septicaenia and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
295
815
Name
Born
Died
F Davidson
Minnie
1865
1909
F Davidson
Pearl
1886
1963
Patient #
3227
County
Highland
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show her as 34, resident of
Dodson Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Virginia, in the state 33 years, farmer's wife,
married, very meager education, Protestant,
threatening and no children. Admitted March 2,
1899. The 1900 Census shows her as 34, native
of West Virginia, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died April 29, 1909. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberloculosis and burial on May 1, 1909.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 24, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 34, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 43, single. Could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 53, single and a patient in
hte Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 77,
formerly of Highland County, single and died
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
513
Name
F Davidson
Sarah J.
Born
Died
1856
1926
Patient #
3224
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show her as 3, resident of
Clay Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Highland Co OH, farmer's wife, married, limited
education, Protestant, 4 children youngest 10,
brother Isaac Shaffer in Asylum and brother had
two children insane. Admitted February 22, 1899.
The 1880 Census shows her as 24, resident of
White Oak Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, living with husband Stephen
(32, farm laborer), Alexander (3) and Jessie (1).
The 1900 Census shows her as 43, native of
Ohio, married, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 54,
married with no children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
show her as 63, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died February 2, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
db i l
F b
3 1926
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
412
Name
M Davidson
Thomas
Born
Died
1857
1907
Patient #
2439*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 14, resident of Franklin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father Allen (50, farmer),
mother Anna (50, keeping house), James (23,
farm worker), John (20, farm worker), James (18,
farm worker), Jacob (16, farm worker), Dines (9),
Hannah (7), Mary (6) and Eliza (3). The 1880
Census shows him as 26, resident of Franklin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, living with Isaac Burns family. The 1900
Census shows him as 43, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows him as Davidsen and died September 21,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
128
604
Name
M Davidson
W. Allen
F Davis
Anna
Born
Died
1823
1886
1934
Patient #
139*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 28, resident of Brush Creek
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, living with wife Anna (26), Sarah (5),
James (3) and John (2 months). The 185? Iowa
Census shows him as 33, resident of Iowa, native
of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Anna (33), Sarah
(10), James (8), John (7), Robert (5), Jacob (3)
and Thomas (?). The 1860 Census shows him as
37, resident of Franklin Township in Adams Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Anna
(37), Sarah (14), James (13), John (11), Robert
(9), Jacob (7) and Thomas (4). The 1863 Draft
Registration shows him as 43, resident of Franklin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio and a
farmer. The 1870 Census shows him as 50,
resident of Franklin Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer, could read and write, living
with wife Anna (50, keeping house), James (23,
farm worker), John (20, farm worker), Robert (18,
farmer), Jacob (16, farm worker), Thomas (14,
farm worker), Dines (9), Hannah (7), Mary (6) and
Eli
1880
C
h
hi
Could(3)
be Th
Anna
C. (6021*,
Scioto,
1921
& 59
7317*,
1931) or Anna Marie (6331, Athens, 1923 &
6471, 1925 & 6839*, 1928 & 7448*, 1932) The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tubercuolsis and burial on February 1,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
943
Name
M Davis
Daniel D.
Born
Died
1878
1942
Patient #
3959
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show him as 23, resident of
Huntington Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, single, very poor education, and
Protestant. Admitted November 15, 1901. The
1910 Census shows him as 47, married, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 40
(b, 1878), former resident of Denver in Ross Co
OH, tall, thin, brown eyes, black hair, nearest
relative M. Daniel Davis in Ross Co OH and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 41, single, could not read or write or speak
English and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 51, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 41, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February
19, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral Thrombosis and burial on
F b
20 1942
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
636
Name
M Davis
Daniel W.
Born
Died
1921
Patient #
7142*
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1920 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 15, resident of Adelphi of
Colrain Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Francis (40, blacksmith), mother
Keziah (33), William (18, blacksmith), Mercilla (9),
Minerva (5), Richard (3) and Thomas (11
months). The Civil War Draft Registration show a
Daniel as 35, resident of Concord Township in
Ross Co OH, farmer, married and had served in
the 63rd OVI, but another Daniel as 35, resident
of Buckskin Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, married and a note "Gave age as 37
- doubtful.". The 1880 Census hsows a Damiel as
45, resident of Buckskin Township in ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer, could not read or write,
living with wife Lydia (44, keeping house), Sarah
(18), Eliza (16), Melvina (12), Aaron (9), William
(7), Henry (5) and Minnie (3). Ohio Deaths show
he died July 31, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Mitral Regurgitation and
b i l
A
t 3 1921
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
179
480
Name
Born
Died
F Davis
Drusilla
1835
1900
F Davis Ella
1857
1923
Patient #
3354
5440*
County
Jackson
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1916
her as 64, resident of Scioto Township in Jackson
Co OH, native of Jackson Co OH, housekeeper,
married, fair education, Protestant, 2 children
youngest 30, two sisters Polly Crabtree and
Elizabeth Kuhns insane. Admitted November 29,
1899. The 1870 Census shows her as 34,
resident of Scioto Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
Cicero (29, farmer), Macy (6) and Laury (1). The
1880 Census shows her as 44, resident of Scioto
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband Cicero (40,
farmer), Macy (16) and Laura (10). The 1900
Census shows her as 64, native of Ohio, married
with two children, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died May 21,
Admission RecordsGare missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 63 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died February
15, 1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Influenza and Senility and burial on
February 16, 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
542
Name
Born
Died
F Davis
Emma
1861
1928
Patient #
3310
County
Hocking
2
396
F Davis
Francis
1848
1917
4536:
4862*
Scioto:
Scioto
3
1046
M Davis Hal
1874
1951
12620*
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show her as 38, native of
1908: 1911
1951
Hocking Co Co OH, housework, single, very
limited education, Protestant and no children.
Admitted October 3, 1899. The 1900 Census
shows her as 38, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 49, single, could
reada and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 58, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 30, 1928. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on January 31,
Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Portsmouth in Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH,
107 lbs., 5' 2 1/2", housekeeper, married, no
education, Protestant, violent and no children.
Admitted July 17, 1908. Re-admission Records
are missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 35,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house and living with husband
Jefferson (38, roll mill worker). The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on January 17, 1917.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
643
Name
Born
Died
M Davis
James M.
1868
1921
Patient #
7394*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
Perry
2
992
M Davis
Jethro
1860
1945
7335*
Cuyahoga
1921
2
735
F Davis
Lizzie
1888
1946
8208*
Cuyahoga
1937
Removed
135
M Davis
Luther
XXXX
1887
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
missing. The 1920 Census shows him as 52,
resident of Reading Township in Perry Co OH,
native of Ohio, school superintendant, could read
and write, wife Jeanne (44) and son Ralph (10).
Ohio Deaths shows he died December 19, 1921.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arterio Sclerosis - Chronic Myocarditis and burial
on December 20, 1921.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 60, native of England,
married and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 68, native of
Wales, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 88, native of Wales, married and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as General Arteriosclerosis and
Black. Admission Records are missing. The
1940 Census shows her as 52, former resident of
Cleveland OH, native of Tennessee, widowed and
a patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows her as about 59 (b. about 1887), black,
committed from Cleveland OH, native of Ohio,
widow, former houseworker and died of Chronic
Myocarditis and Myocardital Degeneration on
October 8, 1946 and buried October 9, 1946.
Removed.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
401
675
Name
Born
Died
F Davis
Macy Ann
1862
1917
F Davis
Millie
1882
1940
Patient #
County
3624*:
4777*:
5036*
Jackson:
Jackson:
Jackson
6550*
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1901: 1910: Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 16,
1912
1926
resident of Scioto Township in Jackson co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Ciscero (40,
farmer), mother Druzilla (44, keeping house) and
Laura (10). The 1900 Census shows her as 37,
resident of Scioto Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, divorced with two children, could
read and write and living with father William C.
(60, widowed farmer), Laura (31) and Emma
Rapp (13). The 1910 Census shows her as 46,
resident of Scioto Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, widow with two children, could not
read or write, living with father Cicero (70,
widowed farmer), Jacob Allen (32, farmer) and
Emma Allen (24). The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 48, native of Ohio, widow,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 78, native of
Ohio, widowed and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died December 29, 1940. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Ulcerative Endocarditis with Myocardial
failure and burial on December 29, 1940.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
43
85
Name
Born
Died
F Davis
Rachel
1808
1884
M Davis
Robert
1845
1881
Patient #
1370
1057*:
1150
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Admission Records show her as 76, resident of
Troy Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
no occupation, widow, well education,
Universalist, 10 children youngest about 28,
nephew Louis Watterman insane. Admitted
January 29, 1884. The 1850 Census shows her
as 42, resident of Troy Township in Athens Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with husband David (53,
hack driver), Johnson (20), Matilda (18), Bennet
(13), Lucy (11) and John (7). The 1860 Census
shows her as 57, resident of Hockingport in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living with husband
David (62, laborer), Burnett (22, engineer), Lucy
(21), John (17, laborer), Richard (10) and Lilly (4).
The 1870 Census shows her as 62, resident of
Troy Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house and living with Richard (19, river
hand). The 1880 Census shows her as 72,
resident of Hockingport OH, native of Ohio, living
with son Richard (29, farm laborer), Josephine
(23, keeping house), Katie (6), Roy (2), Lucy (1)
and Betsy (1 month). The Index to Athens County
D
R
d Records
h
hare
di missing.
d O t b It was
18 1884
FirstthAdmission
Lawrence: 1880: 1881
deemed he was a danger to the safety of the
Lawrence
community. Admitted April 18, 1881. The 1880
Census shows him as 35, native of Ohio, single,
parents natives of Virginia and a prisoner of the
County Jail . The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows him as 23, from Portsmouth
OH, enlisting October 20, 1869 in the 4th Cavalry
Company H and deserted March 25, 1870. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 7,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
25
Name
Born
F Davis
Rosanna
Died
1883
Patient #
225
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as transferred from
1
367
M Davis
Rufus
1880
1904
4296
Scioto
1904
1
492
M Davis
Thomas
C.
1872
1913
5509*
Ross
1910
Longview Asylum. Admitted March 24, 1874. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 11,
1883.
Headstone missing. Admiission Records show
him as 24, resident of Washington Township in
Scioto Co OH for 6 months, native of North
Carolina, laborer, black eyes, black hair, 6' 1",
single, good education, Protestant, third cousin
died in Asylum, and thinks someone is trying to kill
him. Admitted January 12, 1904. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on June 20, 1904.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 28, native of Ohio, former
lumber dealer, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 38, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 6,
1913. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acute Dysentery and burial on January
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
867
98
Name
Born
Died
M Danison
David S.
1857
1936
F Dawley
Emliy C.
1840
1891
Patient #
County
1012: 3640 Perry:
Perry
809
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1880: 1899 Admission Records show him as 23, Danison,
1878
and a resident of Hopewell Township in Perry Co
OH. Admitted January 9, 1880. Readmitted
November 28, 1899, Inquest having him as
Dennis and Medical Certificate having him as
Davison, 40, transferred from Perry County
Infirmary, native of Ohio, farmer, single, limited
education, Protestant, violent and destructive.
Grave Book has him as Danison. The 1860
Census shows him as 3, resident of Hopewell
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Leonard (27, farmer), mother Caroline
(24), John (5) and Charles (2). The 1880 Census
shows him as 24, native of Ohio, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows
him as 40, native of Ohio, single, farm laborer,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 79, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
B
h P missing.
i Admission
d b i l Records
M 22 show
1936
Headstone
her as 38 and a resident of Falls Township in
Hocking Co OH. Admitted May 15, 1878. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died December 9, 1891. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on December 10, 1891.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
279
Name
Born
Died
M Dawson
Wilson
1861
1898
Patient #
2763*
County
Clermont
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 19, resident of Jackson
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, son of Joseph (69, farmer) with
siblings John (17, laborer) and Joseph (13,
laborer). The 1870 Census shows him as 9,
resident of Jackson Township in Clermont Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Joseph (58,
farmer), mother Amanda (46, keeping house),
Louisa (18, domestic servant), Sarah (14), Ella
(11), John (7) and Robert (4). The 1880 Census
shows him as 19, resident of Jackson Township in
clermont Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
could not read or write, living with father Joseph
(69, farmer), John (17, laborer), and Joseph (13,
laborer). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows him as William and died March
16 1898 Th A l
G
B k h
b i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
314
600
Name
Born
Died
F Dean
Hannah
1834
1910
M Dearth
Noah
1864
1919
Patient #
3341
6921*
County
Highland
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1918
her as 65, resident of Union Township in Highland
Co OH, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, single, slight education, unknown
religion, violent and no children. Admitted
November 15, 1899. The 1850 Census shows
her as 15, resdient of Dodson Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, living with fatehr
William (55, farmer) and mother Polly (50). The
1870 Census shows her as 35, resident of Liberty
Township in Highland Co OH, native of North
Carolina, living with father William (74, retired
farmer) and mother Ann (70, keeping house).
The 1900 Census shows her as 65 (b. 1835),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
her as 76, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died September 23, 1910. The Asylum Grave
B k h Records are
f d missing.
h
E Ohio
i i Deaths
db i l
Admission
shows he died January 17, 1919. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Moist
Gangrene and burial on January 17, 1919.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
801
105
Name
Born
Died
M Deason
John
1848
1932
F Deaver
Jane
1845
Patient #
1776
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records show him as 38, resident of
Pike Township in Perry Co OH, married, common
education, Catholic, violent, and suicidal. Admitted
June 18, 1886. The 1900 Census show shim as
51 (b. December 1848), native of Germany,
former laborer, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 62, native of Germany, married, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 70, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 81, native of Germany,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died June 11,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on June
1892
1811
Pike
1887 Admission Records show her as about 42,
resident of Marion Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, housekeeper, divorced, very
limited education, Methodist, vicious, homicidal, 5
children with 4 living and youngest 13. Admitted
June 9, 1887. The 1880 Census shows her as
35, resident of Marion Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, divorced, living
with Emeline (12) and Martha (6). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
April 2, 1892. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1009
Name
Born
Died
M Debolt
Frank
1867
1946
Patient #
6586*
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1916 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
3
829
F DeGarmo
Goldie
1893
1967
8452*
Columbian
a
1939
3
779
F Deckard
Addie
1898
1953
6633*
Gallia
1926
Records are missing. The 1920 Census shows
him as 53, native of Ohio, divorced, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 63, divorced, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 73, divorced and a patient
in the Asylum. The Death Certificate shows him
as 80 (b. December 26, 1865), committed from
Pickaway County OH, native of Union County OH,
farmer, divorced, mother Minerva, suffered from
General Arteriosclerosis and Gangrene of left foot
and died of Hemiplegia of left side on August 6,
Has headstone with name and dates, but in
male section between 1110 and 1111.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 46, former resident of East
Liverpool OH, native of West Virginia, married and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her
as 74, former resident of East Liverpool in
Columbiana Co OH, native of Ohio, married and
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 36, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census hsow her as 46, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
240
528
Name
Born
Died
F Decker
Caroline
1855
1904
F Decker
Catherine
1848
1927
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1546:
3982*
Hocking:
Fairfield
1885: 1904 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
741: 3629
Hocking:
Hocking
1877: 1901 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 30, resident of Falls Township in Hocking
Co OH, native of Ohio, threatening, destructive,
sister in Asylum and father insane. Admitted
August 7, 1885. Re-admission Records are
missing. The 1860 Census shows her as 6,
resident of Logan in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Nicholas (46, ore digger),
mother Catherine (44), Catherine (12) and Frank
(3). The 1880 Census shows her as 25, resident
of Logan in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, house
keeper, single, living with mother Catherine (57,
keeping house) and George (22, furnace filler).
The 1900 Census shows her as 44, native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
she was sent to the Asylum in Columbus in 1863
and released in 1866, sent ot the Dayton Asylum
in 1868 and released in 1870, sent to the
Carthage Asylum in 1872 and released that same
year. Admitted November 21, 1877. Re-admitted
December 18, 1901 as 53, resident of Falls
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Germany,
in state 42 years, servant, poor education,
Protestant, no children and sister Caroline in
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on February
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
551
336
Name
Born
Died
M Decker
Frank
1857
1916
F Deering
Nancy
1874
1912
Patient #
County
2468*:
5099
Hocking:
Hocking
4735*
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1891: 1908 First Admission Records missing. Re-admitted
1910
March 17, 1908 as 51, resident of Logan in Falls
Township in Hocking Co OH, laborer, single,
Protestant, alcoholic, and a sister in the Asylum.
The 1860 Census shows him as 3, resident of
Logan in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Nicholas (46, native of Germany, ore
digger), mother Catharine (44, native of
Germany), Catharine (12, native of Germany) and
Caroline (6, native of Ohio). The 1900 Census
shows him as 42, resident of Gore Township in
Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, parents natives of
Germany, steel polisher, could read and write and
living with sister Katie (51, native of Germany,
servant). The 1910 Census shows him as 53,
single, native of Ohio, laundry worker and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 8, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Tabes Dorsalis and
b
i l
N Records
b are
6 1916
Admission
missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 26 (b. April 1874), resident
of Perry Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Virginia, mother of 5 children, living with husband
William (25, coal miner), Clerice (4) and Nellie (2).
The 1910 Census shows her as 36, married,
seven children, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The same Census shows her as
35, resident of Perry Township, native of West
Virginia, mother of 5 children, could read and
write, living with husband William (35, coal miner),
Clara (14), Nellie (12), Richard (9), Irene (5) and
James (3). Ohio Deaths shows she died February
16, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book showscause
of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1
1057
150
Name
Born
Died
M Deko
Tony
1887
1955
M Deller
John
1833
1888
Patient #
10466*
2131*
County
Licking
Clermont
Yr Admitted Comments
1938 Has headstone with name and dates.
1888
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 68, native of Hungary,
single and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records are missing. The Admissions
Index shows him as John Deller. The 1850
Census shows him as Doller, 17, resident of Delhi
Township in Hamilton Co OH, native of Germany,
living with father John (46, farmer), mother
Elizabeth (39), Adam (18, farmer), Peter (14),
Velentine (12), Magdeline (9), Christinia
(5)Phillimenia (3) and Margaret (1). The 1860
Census shows him as Deller, 28, resident of
Stonelick Township in Clermont Co OH, native of
Bavaria, living with father John (56, farmer),
mother Elizabeth (49), Peter (24, farm laborer),
Adam (29, farm laborer), Magdaline (19),
Valentine (17), Christiana (15), Philomina (13),
Margaret (10), Mary (8) and Charley (4). The
1870 Census shows him as Dallar, 38, resident of
Stonelick Township in Clermont Co OH, native of
Bzmo, insane, could not read or write, living with
father John (66, farmer), mother Elizabeth (59,
keeping house), Adam (30, farm worker),
Christiana (24, helps mother), Margaret (20, helps
mother) and Charles (14, farm worker). The 1880
C
h
hi
D ll 47
id t f
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1
183
M Delong
Elisha
1824
1890
326: 1232: Washingto 1881: 1886
1823
n:
Washingto
n
2
932
M Delph
Charles
1879
1940
6369*
Highland
Admission Records show him as 50, resident of
Washington County Infirmary previous five years.
Admitted October 9, 1874. Re-admitted as 52,
resident of Aurelius Township in Washington Co
OH, and transferred from County Infirmary. Readmitted August 13, 1886 after being release the
previous 23rd of July and sent to the County
Infirmary. The 1860 Census shows him as 36,
resident of Aurelius Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, insane, living with fatehr Isaac
(70, farmer), mother Nancy (56), Hannah (17) and
James (14). The 1870 Census shows him as 46,
insane, pauper, could not read or write and a
patient in the Washington County Infirmary. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died July 14, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book
1915 Admission Records are missing. Jack possible
relative. The 1900 Census shows him as 24,
resident of Fairfield Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm hand, could read and write,
living with father R.C. (49, farmer), mother Laura
(43), Chester (19, photo engraver), Florence (10),
Daisey (8) and aunt Jessie Kinzer (37). The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 37, born
1879, formerly of Lynchburg in Clinton and
Highland Counties and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows him as 40, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 50, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 60, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 28, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cencer of the vertibral
(2 d th i ) d b i l
N
b 29 1940
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
699
617
Name
Born
Died
M Delph
Jack
1860
1925
M Dennis
David #2
1861
1919
Patient #
7762*
2480*:
3665:
4941:
7035*
County
Highland
Hocking:
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
1891: 1900:
1906: 1919
missing. Charles possible relative. The 1920
Census shows him as 60, resident of Fairfield
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer and could read and write. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 9, 1925. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis & Carcinoma of hand and burial on
1st Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
January 22, 1900 as 39, resident of Benton
Township in Hocking Co OH, blacksmith, married
but separated for 3 years, limited education,
Protestant, homicidal, and sister Mary Dennis in
Asylum since 1876. Re-admitted December 22,
1916. 43, resident of Benton Township in Hocking
Co OH, laborer, Protestant, and suicidal. 4th Readmission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 8, resident of Benton
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Eli (36, farmer), mother Mary (34,
keeping house), Ally (9), Barbara (6), Vance (4)
and Cynthia (2). The 1880 Census shiws him as
18, resident of Benton Township in Hocking Co
OH, native of Ohio, no occupation, living with
father Eli (46, farmer), mother Mary (39), Barbara
(16(, Vance (14), Cynthia (12), George (10),
Jacob (8), Danoma (6), Effie (4), Henry 4 months)
and nephew Ruben Delts (2). The 1900 Census
shows him as 39, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
N
b 17 1919 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
529
385
Name
Born
Died
M Denny
Hudson
1850
1915
M Devault
Hesekiah
1880
1905
Patient #
2332*
4098
County
Gallia
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1902
Census shows him as 49 (b. November 1850),
native of Ohio, widower, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as 60, native of Ohio and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died March
11, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Aortic Regurgitation and burial on
Admission Records show him as 21, resident of
Salk Creek Township in Hocking Co OH, brown
hair, brown eyes 5' 8", 140 lbs., native of Ohio, no
occupation, Protestant, violent, homicidal, and
relative Abraham Devault. Admitted September
15, 1902. The Ohio Births Index shows him as
Ezekiah Devault, born December 6, 1880 to
Abraham Devault and Emeline Lewis in Salt
Creek Township in Hocking Co OH. The 1900
Census shows him as Hesikiah Fetherolf, 19,
resident of Salt Creek Township in Hocking Co
OH, native of Ohio, single could read and write,
living with father Abraham Devault (57, farmer),
mother Emiline (51), sister Susie Fetherolf (22,
widow), sister Sarah Hoy (28, widow) and niece
Lillie Hoy (7). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died May 15, 1905. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 17,
1905
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
328
2
Name
Born
Died
F Devore
Sarah
1822
1911
F Dickerson
Mary A.
1839
1880
Patient #
4746*
867
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1910 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Belmont
1879
Census shows her as 26, resident of Cross Creek
Township in Jefferson Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with husband Daniel (32, farmer), Ann (9),
David (7), Dallas (5) and Mary (3). The 1860
Census shows her as 38, resident of Watertown
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with husband Daniel (41, farmer), Hester
(20), David (18), Dallas (15), Mary (12), James
(10), Amanda (7), Emma (5), Charles (2) and
Sarah (4 months). The 1870 Census shows her
as 48, resident of Watertown Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping
house, living with husband Daniel (52, farmer),
Henry (19, farm worker), Amanda (16), Emma
(14), Charles (12, farm worker), Sarah (10) and
Ida (6). The 1880 Census shows her as 57,
resident of Winsor Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with son-in-law Efield Brocaw
(28, farmer) and Sarah (20, keeping house). The
1910 Census shows her as 88, resident of Wesley
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
widow, had ten children with four living, insane,
ld
d Records
d it show
li i herith
ll (65of
Admission
as 40,Dresident
Flushing Township in Belmont Co OH, suicidal
and homicidal. Admitted February 11, 1879. The
1860 Census shows her as 23, native of Ohio,
pauper and a patient in the County Infirmary. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 22,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
919
194
Name
Born
Died
M Dickerson
Robert E.
1870
1940
F Dilley
Salley
1840
1901
Patient #
8330*
County
Meigs
2826: 2923 Noble:
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1895: 1896
Census shows a Robert E. as 1, resident of
Ruckersville in Greene County VA, native of
Virginia, living with father George (26, farmer),
mother Mary (25, keeping house) and George (3).
The 1880 Census shows a Robert E. as 10,
resident of Ruckersville in Greene County VA,
native of Virginia, living with father G.N. (34,
farmer), mother Mary (30, keeping house),
George (12), Charles (8), Jackson (7), Mary (5),
Abram (8) and Phillip (3 months). The 1920
Census shows Robert E. as 50, resident of
Ruckersville in Greene County VA, native of
Virginia, no occupation, could read and write,
living with mother (72, widower farmer) and
George (12). The 1930 Census shows him as 60,
native of Virginia, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died January 8, 1940. The Asylum Grave
B
k h Records show
f d th
t iresident
l ti of
Admission
her asA 55,
Beaver Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
servant, single, common education, Protestant,
violent, suicidal, homicidal and no children.
Admitted October 22, 1895. Re-admitted August
25, 1896 as a resident of Beaver Township in
Noble Co OH and transferred from County
Infirmary. The 1900 Census shows her as 60,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died March 21,
1901. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
647
475
Name
Born
Died
M Dillon
Edward
1848
1922
F Dillon
Samantha
1875
1922
Patient #
2084*
5538*
County
Clinton
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1917
Census shows him as 52 (b. January 1848),
native of Ohio, former blacksmith, divorced, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows him as 60, native of Ohio,
divorced, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 70 and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died Janaury 26, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis
(Arterio Sclerosis) and burial on February 28,
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 24 (b. June 1875), resident
of Winsor Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, could read and write, living with husband
Harvey (30, farmer), Mary (5), Julia (5) and
Harvey (3). The 1910 Census shows her as 33,
resident of Winsor Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, could read and write, living with
husband Mart (farmer), Mary (14), Julia (14) and
Fletchie (7). The 1920 Census shows her as 43
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died June 14, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberchlosis
and burial on June 19, 1922.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
423
Name
Born
Died
M Dixon
George
1834
1908
Patient #
63*: 1144
County
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1881 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Headstone missing. First
Admission Records are missing. Readmission
shows him as 47, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH but admitted by the State
Legislature, single, harness maker and son of a
Methodist minister, probably had 1st attack at age
19, had been in the Dayton and Athens Asylums,
suicidal, and had "enlisted at Columbus in 1864 in
the 12th OVC and served throughout the
remainder of the war when he was honorably
discharged and who for many years before and
since that time has been a wanderer through
several states except such times as he has been
an inmate of asylums or penitentiaries in Illinois or
Ohio" and admitted April 12, 1881. The 1850
Census shows him as 16, native of Ohio, saddler
and living with the Samuel Austin (46, tanner)
family. The 1860 Census shows him as 26, native
of Ohio, harness maker and in the Ohio
Penitentiary for horse stealing. The 1870 Census
shows him as 36, native of Ohio and in the Ohio
Penitentiary. The 1880 Census shows him as 46,
resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH,
i l i
d i th C
t I fi
Th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
864
307
Name
Born
Died
M Dixon
George
W. Jr.
1868
1936
M Dixon
Hampton
1840
1899
Patient #
2969
2846*
County
Scioto
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
1894
Harrison Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, miller, single, common education and
Protestant. Admitted March 18, 1895. The 1870
Census shows him as 2, resident of Harrison
township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with grandfather Silas (65, miller), grandmother
Mary (62, keeping house), aunt Catherine (23),
father Noah (30, miller), mother Mary (Eunice (27,
keeping house) and Mary (4). The 1880 Census
shows him as 14, resident of Harrison Township
in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Noah (40, miller and farmer), mother Eunice (37,
keeping house), James (9), Bertha (4), Tracy (11
months) and Gracie (11 months). The 1900
Census shows him as 32 (b. February 1868),
native of Ohio, single, miller, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 51, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 61, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
h
f d th
t
f Admissions
ti
Admission
Records
are missing.
The
Index shows him as Dixon. The Civil War Draft
Registration shows him as Dickson, 23, resident
of Vinton Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer and single. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died December
28, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Dickson and burial on December 29, 1899.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
866
256
780
Name
Born
Died
M Dixon
James
1866
1936
F Dodds
Amy
1839
M Doe John
#6
XXXX
1906
1930
Patient #
3399
4186
XXXX
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show him as 32, resident of
Jackson
Adams
XXXX
1905
XXXX
Coalton Coal Township in Jackson Co OH, native
of Mason County West Virginia, miner, separated
and no education. Admitted May 28, 1898. The
1880 Census shows him as 14, resident of
Hamilton Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Eli (41, farmer), mother
Sabrian (40, keeping house), Sariah (16),
Stephen (11), Ripley (8), William (5), Mary (3) and
Joseph (6 months). The 1900 Census shows him
as 32, born 1866 in West Virginia, widower, father
native of Germany and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows him as James
Seive[sic], 44, born 1866 in West Virginia, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 52, born 1866 in West Virginia,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 63 and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on May 22,
1936
Admission Records show her as 66, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, 5' 2 1/4", 84 lbs., house wife, widow, limited
education, Christian, 6 children youngest 18.
Admitted July 6, 1905. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died March 8,
1906. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
XXXX Ohio Deaths shows he died September
30, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral Arteriosclerosis and burial on
October 2, 1930.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
769
M Doe John
#7
XXXX
1930
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
2
916
M Doe John
#1
XXXX
1939
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
1
459
M Doe John
#2
XXXX
1910
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
2
984
M Doe John
#9
XXXX
1944
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
2
1041
M Doe John
J.W.
1894
1950
12265*
Athens
1949
XXXX Ohio Deaths shows he died March 14,
1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as General Paralysis of the Insane and
burial on March 15, 1930.
XXXX Ohio Deaths shows he died November 5,
1939. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Coronary Occusion and burial on
Possibly Edward Litmer. Admission records
indicate that all background information was
unknown about him, that he was violent at times
and noisy and filthy. “He can not or does not talk.
He seems not to be impressed by anything.” The
inquest was held at the County Infirmary “as it was
decided unsuitable or improper to bring said
person into court by reason of the character of his
affliction or insanity – the Judge personally visited
him and hereby certifies that he has ascertained
the condition of said person by actual inspection.”
He was admitted to the Asylum December 9,
1896. Ohio Deaths shows he died October 2,
1910. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death unknown and burial on October 4, 1910.
XXXX The 1940 Census shows him as 66,
formerly of Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Romania,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died September 18, 1944. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Coronary
Thrombosis and burial on September 21, 1944.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
136
861
Name
Born
Died
M Dollison
William
1830
1887
M Dombousk
i
Stanislaw
1882
M Dorich
Bogomill
1895
1936
1946
Patient #
County
1507:1598 Noble:
Noble
7347*
8428*
Cuyahoga
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1884: 1885 Admission records show him as 54, resident of
1921
1928
Wayne Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, married, prior marriage, slight education,
suicidal, and violent. Admitted June 26, 1884. Readmitted March 5, 1885. The 1870 Census shows
him as 40, resident of Wayne Township in Noble
Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with
wife Marinda (38, keeping house), Mary (18),
John (14, farm worker), Valantino (9), Jamee (7),
Sarah (7) and Martha (5). The 1880 Census
shows him as 50, resident of Wayne Township in
Noble Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, farmer,
living with wife Mariah (38, keeping house),
Valentine (18, farm worker), Harvy (17, farm
worker), Sarah (17), Martha (14), William (14) and
Artie (7 months). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died January 22, 1887.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January
22
1887 Records are missing. The 1930
Admission
Census shows him as 48, native of Poland,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pernicious
Anemia and burial on February 20, 1936.
Admission Records are missing. The Death
Certificate shows him as about 51 (b. 1895),
committed from Cuyahoga County OH, native of
Jugoslavia, laborer, single, suffered from
Dementia Praecox and died of Pulmonary
tuberculosis on February 8, 1946 and buried
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
825
Name
Born
Died
M Dorito
Mike
1895
1934
Patient #
8426*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1
105
M Dorney
Jeremiah
1821
1884
86*
Hocking
1874
1
425
M Doss
David
1858
1908
5136
Clinton
1908
Census shows him as 25, resident of Lakewood in
Cuyahoga Co OH, and a native of Austria. The
1930 Ceusus hsows him as 32, native of Italy,
single, not a citizen, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 59, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 31, 1884.
Admission Records show him as 50, resident of
Midland, Jefferson Township in Clinton Co OH,
day laborer, single, gray hair, gray eyes and
Protestant. Admitted May 25, 1908. The 1880
Census shows him as 22, laborer, single, living
with mother Mary (65, keeping house), Henry (38,
farmer), Barker (24, farmer), Jesse (20, laborer),
Samuel (18, laborer) and Mary (16). The 1900
Census shows him as 40, resident of Jefferson
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Virginia,
farmer, married 2 years and could read and write.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 3,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
284
Name
Born
Died
M Douglas
James
1838
1898
Patient #
3027
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as unknown age, single, no education, no
religion, occupation as a “tramp,” of unknown
disposition and habits, good health, bad business
and domestic relations, didn’t know attack’s onset
but duration a “short time, became so while in
penitentiary.” He had been found guilty of burglary
in 1893 and sent to the pen for three years. He
was sent to the Asylum August 21, 1895. The
1860 Census indicates a James Douglass, 18,
white male living in the northern sub-division of
Giles County, Lynnville P.O., Tennessee, working
as a clerk, and having $200 of personal property.
The 1870 Census indicates James as 30, white
male living at the Jefferson House in Hillsborough
in Highland County, working as a laborer, and
native of Kentucky. Graves Registration shows
him in the 1st OVHA, Company H, as a Private
from July 4, 1863 through July 25, 1865. He was
born in 1838 and died May 23, 1898. The Ohio
Roster indicates he entered the service at 25 on
July 4, 1863 and mustered out on July 25, 1865.
Thi i f
ti i
fi
d b Th N ti
l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
427
323
Name
Born
Died
M Douglass
Alonzo
1849
1908
M Dowler
Fletcher
1882
Patient #
4709
County
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show him as about 56,
homeopathic druggist, resident of Richland
Township in Belmont Co OH, formerly of Martin's
Ferry & Belmont County Infirmary, Methodist
Episcopal, admitted September 11, 1905. Letter
indicates transfer from Columbus State Hospital
ca. September 5, 1905. The 1850 Census shows
him as 4 months, resident of West Newton
Borough in Westmoreland County PA, living with
father John (43, merchant), mother Temperance
(20) and Rachel Grover (20). The 1860 Census
shows him as 10, resident of Wheeling WV,
native of Pennsylvania, living with father John (51,
huckster), mother Temperance (36), Zimra (5)
and Henry Rose (18, tobaccoist). The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on June 18, 1908.
1901
3601
Athens
1899 Admission Records show him as 18, resident of
Dover Township in Athens Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, laborer, single, limited
education, Protestant and a drunkard. Admitted
October 3, 1899. Ohio Births shows he was born
June 21, 1880 to George and Arddia (Moore). The
1900 Census shows him as 17 (b. June 1882),
native of Ohio, laborer, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
April [?] 4, 1901. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on February 5, 1901.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
397
Name
Born
Died
M Downey
James
1847
1906
2
544
M Driscoll
Roy
2
988
M Drumm
Elmer
1
80
F Dufour
Emily
Patient #
3997
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Admission Records show him as 55, resident of
1916
6515*
Highland
1916
1878
1944
11458*
Washingto
n
1944
1813
1890
2150*
Gallia
1890
Sprigg Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, gray hair, gray eyes, 5' 8", divorced and
moderate education. Admitted February 18, 1902.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died May 16, 1906. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on May 17, 1906.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 19, 1916. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Diabetes Mellitus
and burial on June 21, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 17, resident of Aurelius
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, could read and write, living with mother
Rebecca (59), Lizzie (23), Rannie (25) and border
Alfred Mayens. The World War II Draft
Registration shows him as 64, resident of
Macksburg in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
basket maker, "man of the road" and nearest
contact Mrs. Lizzie Miller. Ohio Deaths shows he
died November 26, 1944. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Hypertensive
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 57, resident of Ohio
Township, native of France, living with Agustus
(27, coal digger), Mary (25, keeping house),
Amelian (3), William (2) and Frank (4 months).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died February 20, 1890. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on February 20, 1890.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
878
Name
Born
M Dumonski
(Tumanski
) John
Died
1936
Patient #
9014*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1931 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Cuyahoga
2
694
F Duncan
Lula
1892
1942
8500*
Cuyahoga
Removed
814
XXXX
1933
XXXX
XXXX
1
127
M Dunkel
Walter
M Dunn
Friend C.
1834
1886
1494: 1742 Meigs:
Meigs
1939
XXXX
Admission Index show him as Dumonski and
Tumonski. The Asylum Grave Book shows shows
him as Dumonski, cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on October 15, 1936.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1920 Census shows her as 27, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of
Tennessee, could read and write and living with
husband John (32, steel mill machinist). The 1930
Census shows her as 39, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Georgia, could read
and write, living with husband Charlie (40, railroad
laborer), Pherson (20, William (14) and Marie
(18). The 1940 Census shows her as 63, former
resident of Cleveland, native of Georgia, widowed
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died December 23, 1942. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary &
Peritoneal Tuberculosis and burial on December
Grave Book shows he was struck by train. (Body
removed 11-8.)
1884: 1886 Admission Records show him as 41, resident of
Sutton Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, married, common education, and
sometimes destructive. Admitted May 27, 1884.
Re-admitted March 25, 1886 as 41, married,
common education, Universalist, and having
trouble with parents. The 1870 Census shows him
as 36, resident of Sutton Township in Meigs Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm worker, living with Sarah
(17) and Sylvia (7 months). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died May 6,
1886. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
509
Name
M Dunn
Sylvester
Born
Died
1840
1913
Patient #
4258
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 63, resident of
Perry Township in Monroe Co OH, transferred
from County Jail, native of Ohio, gray hair, gray
eyes, 5' 6", farmer, single, limited education,
Protestant, intemperate, father intemperate,
brother "a little off," sister Mary Dunn and brother
Josiah. Admitted September 7, 1903. The 1850
Census shows him as 10, resident of Perry
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father James (45, farmer), mother Dilla (41),
Mary (20), Sarah (17), Maria (14), Josiah (13),
Nancy (4) and William (1). The 1880 Census
shows him as 39, resident of Perry Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, living
with mother Dilla (69, keeping house), Mary (50)
and nephew Francis (21, farm laborer). The 1900
Census shows him as 59, resident of Perry
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with nephew Francis (40,
farmer), sister-in-law Harriet (37), Malinda (14),
Mary (13), Franklin (11), James (9), Thomas (8),
O
(1) d M
(70) Th 1910 C
h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
802
Name
Born
Died
M Dunn
Thomas
F.
1880
1932
Patient #
8688*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 VETERAN Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows him as 50, native of
Pennsylvania, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows him as 21, resident of
Stokesdale Pennsylvania, laborer, enlisted
January 27, 1902 in the 26th Infantry Company D
and discharged January 26, 1905. He re-enlisted
January 31, 1905, made Sergeant, and was
discharged January 28, 1908. He re-enlisted
January 28, 1908 in the 9th Infantry Company B
and was discharged January 21, 1911. He reenlisted February 4, 1911 in the 22nd Infantry
Company C and was discharged June 11, 1912.
Ohio Deaths shows he died September 23, 1932.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Perforated Gastric Ulcer and burial on September
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
748
836
Name
Born
Died
M Durig
John
1876
1929
F Duscavich
Mary
1887
1968
Patient #
County
3105:
Monroe:
3823: 4700 Monroe:
Monroe
8453*
Harrison
Yr Admitted Comments
1896: 1900: Admission Records show him as 20, resident of
Perry Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio,
1905
1939
farmer, single, slight education, Protestant,
mother was "wrong" about time of his birth, and
an aunt insane ten years before. Admitted March
11, 1896. Re-admitted December 31, 1900 as 25,
resident of Perry Township in Monroe Co OH,
transferred from County Jail, native of Ohio,
single, fair education, Protestant, and mother had
religious mania when he was born. Re-admitted
September 9, 1905 as 26, resident of Perry
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Monroe
County, farmer, single, common education,
Protestant, father Fred Durig in Alexis, and had
been discharged November 12, 1901. The 1910
Census shows him as 31, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died January 12, 1929. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cancer of
th
d
d b name
i l and
J dates.
14 1929
HasDheadstone
with
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 52, former resident of
Adena OH, native of Poland, widowed and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
223
Name
M Dutiel
George
Born
Died
1859
1893
Patient #
2383*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 1, resident of Vernon
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with Lewis (30, farmer) and mother Martha (18).
The 1870 Census shows him as 11, resident of
Vernon Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Lewis (40, farmer), mother
Martha (29, keeping house), Rhuland (9), John
(7), Stephen (5), Vinton (3) and Harrison (1). The
1880 Census shows him as 21, resident of Vinton
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, could read but not write, living with father
Lewis (50, farmer), mother Martha (38, keeping
house), John (16), Stephen (15), Vinton (13),
Harrison (11), Jordan (10), Angeline (7), Fredrick
(5), Andy (4) and Alva (1). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died May 14,
1893 Th A l
G
B k h
b i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
213
Name
Born
Died
M Duvall
Joseph
1830
1892
Patient #
2644*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
missing. The 1860 Census shows him as 33,
resident of Elm Township in Putnam County MO,
native of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Mary (21)
and Phebe (1). The 1880 Census shows him as
50, resident of Windsor Township in Lawrence
County OH, native of Ohio, laborer, wife Mary (40,
keeping house), Mary Brammer (18) and Rose
Brammer (16). The 1890 Census Veterans
Schedule shows him as a resident of
Bartramsville in Lawrence County OH, had
enlisted in 1863 as a Private in the 41st Missouri
Infantry Company I. The National Park Service
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System does not
show a Duvall in the 41st but shows a Joseph
Duvall as serving as a Corporal in the 50th
Missouri Infantry. This is confirmed by American
Civil War Soldiers and US Civil War Soldiers.
See http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died September 2,
1892. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
S t b 3 1892
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
113
569
161
Name
Born
Died
M Dye
Thomas
1827
1884
404
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1875 Admission Records show him as 48, resident of
Caldwell, Brookfield Township in Noble Co OH.
Admitted May 25, 1875. The 1860 Census shows
him as 32, resident of Brookfield Township in
Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, insane, living with
Clark (26, farm laborer), Lucinda (19, domestic),
Milton (2 months) and Charles (9). The 1870
Census shows him as 42, resident of Brookfield
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, insane,
could not read or write, living with John (36,
farmer), Lucinda (28, keeping house), Milton (10,
Nancy (7) and Charles (19, farm laborer). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died August 1, 1884. The Asylum Grave Book
M Dyer
James A.
F Eakins
Hannah
Patient #
1917
1828
1899
6419*
2649*
Washingto
n
1915 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
Adams
1894
missing. Ohio Deaths shows he died September
15, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Intestinal Obstruction and burial on
September 18, 1917.
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows her as 29, resident of Meigs
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with husband Oliver (34, farmer), Sarah (10),
Victoria Florence (3) and Sarah Moore (24). The
1870 Census shows her as 42, resident of Meigs
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband Oliver (45,
farmer), Sarah (20) and Sarah Moore (30). The
1880 Census shows her as 52, resident of Meigs
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, wife of Oliver (56, farmer) and
daughter Bertha (9). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died March 4, 1899.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
110
180
Name
Born
Died
M Edson
Alman S.
1820
1884
F Edwards
Mary L.
1835
1900
Patient #
194
1035
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1874 Headstone missing. Private Marker placed May
Adams
1880
2011. Admission Records show him as
transferred from Longview Asylum, admitted
March 24, 1874 and "friend" was Mrs. F.P.
Harshbarger of Marietta. The 1860 Census shows
him as 40, native of New Hampshire, former tailor
and a patient in the Columbus Asylum. Brown
County records show John Allen and John Smiley
were made guardians of Almon in 1847 and upon
the death of his wife Margaret in 1853 his three
daughters were assigned guardians. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died May
30, 1884. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Adams Co OH, formerly of Washington Co OH,
married, Presbyterian and admitted after
September 28, 1880. James Edwards was one of
the witnesses. The 1880 Census shows her as
42, resident of Green Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
James (56, carpenter), Emma (16), Lilly (14),
Minda (9), Ollie (7) and Charley (4). The 1900
Census shows her as 65 (b. 1835), native of Ohio,
married with five living children, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
June 7, 1901 [?]. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
807
371
Name
Born
Died
F Eisenbarth
Adeline
1870
1962
F Elberfield
Sophia
1860
1914
Patient #
8180*
2497*:
3363
County
Cuyahoga
Meigs:
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1910
1892: 1900
Census shows her as 39, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 69, former
resident of Cleveland OH, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows her as a former resident of Cleveland,
married and died November 3, 1962.
Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
January 12, 1900 as 40, resident of Salisbury
Township in Meigs Co OH, formerly of Chester
Township in Meigs Co OH, released from Asylum
in 1896, no occupation, single and suicidal. The
1900 Census shows her as 40, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died December 13, 1914. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Oedema and burial on December 16,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
3
1080
678
769
Name
Born
Died
M Elk
Ernest
1887
1961
F Ellington
Evelyn
1908
F Elliott
Minnie
1872
1941
1951
Patient #
County
7124*:
7700*
Franklin:
Ross
8501*
Cuyahoga
8591*
Jefferson
Yr Admitted Comments
1919: 1923 Has headstone with name and dates.
1939
1939
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 22, resident of Chillicothe in
Ross Co OH, shoe maker, could read and write,
living with mother Ellen (61, shoe repairer),
Josephine (27, shoe factory worker), Louise (25,
shoe factory worker) and Othia (17). The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 29, shoe
worker, single and an inmate at the Ohio State
Reformatory. The 1920 Census shows him as 32,
resdient of Chillicothe OH, native of Ohio, single,
no occupation, coudl read and write, living with
sister Josephine (38, dry goods saleswoman),
Louise (36, dry goods saleswoman) and Otillie
(26). The 1930 Census shows him as 42, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census hsows him as 52, former
resident of Chillicothe OH, native of Germany,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
hi Admission
4 f Records
l f are
Chillimissing.
h
i The
l
BLACK.
1940 Census shows her as 32, former resident of
Cleveland, native of Tennessee, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 18, 1941. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on May 20, 1941.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 57, resident of Springfield
Township in Jefferson Co OH, native of Ohio,
widow, could read and write, living with son-in-law
Lindsay McLaughlin (36, mine laborer) and
daughter Vera (36, grocery saleswoman). the
1940 Census shows her as 66, native of Ohio,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1043
Name
Born
Died
M Ellis
Garfield
1885
1950
Patient #
12413*
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1950 Has headstone with name and dates.
2
741
F Ellis
Georgia
1870
1947
7744*
Lawrence
1934
2
887
M Ellis
Henry I.
1848
1937
10040*
Fairfield
1936
2
747
M Ellis
Simon P.
1929
8513*
Hocking
1928
Admission Records are missing. The World War II
Draft Registration shows a Garfield Ellis as 57,
born October 20, 1884 in Birmingham AL, black,
self-employed and wife Lizzie Ellis.
BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1940 Census shows her as 70, former resident of
Lawrence Co OH, native of Georgia, widowed and
a patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows her as 78 (b. February 20, 1869), black,
committed from Lawrence County OH, native of
Georgia, widow and died of Senile Dementia,
simple deteriation on July 14, 1947 and buried
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 62, resident of Lancaster in
Fairfield Co OH, native of New York, traveling
agent, could read and write and living with wife
Clara (65). The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Arteriosclerosis Heart Disease and
burial on June 7, 1937. There are eight in Ohio
units and thirteen in New York units in the
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died Janaury 7, 1929. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on January 10, 1929.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
903
609
Name
Born
Died
M Ellis
William
Dallas
1858
1938
F Ellsworth
Mary
1867
1934
Patient #
County
360: 676: Adams:
1756: 3052 Adams:
Adams
6835*
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1875: 1877: BLACK. Admission Records show him as 17,
1886: 1895 resident of Monroe Township in Adams Co OH,
and a laborer. Admitted January 7, 1875. Readmitted June 5, 1877 and noting he had been
released over 18 months previously. Re-admitted
May 4, 1886 as 28, resident of Monroe Township
in Adams Co OH, farmer, native of Ohio, single,
moderate education, both parents dead, had been
released in September 1878. Re-admitted
October 21, 1895. The 1900 Census shows him
as 43, native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 53,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died May 29, 1938. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 63, native of Ohio, married,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on June
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
560
348
684
Name
Born
Died
M Elsesser
Andrew
1859
1917
F Emerson
Margaret
F Emmick
Kate
1913
1863
1942
Patient #
6344*
4995*
8410*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1915 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Scioto
1912
Franklin
1938
Census shows him as 1, resident of Buffalo NY,
native of New York, living with father Andrew (30,
day laborer), mother Elizabeth (30), Elizabeth (4)
and Charles (3). The 1870 Census shows him as
11, resident of Niagara, native of New York, living
with father Andrew (40, wagon maker), mother
Elizabeth (40), Charles (13), Eugene (9) and Mary
(4 months). The 1900 Census shows him as 44,
resident of Marietta, native of New York, married 3
years, boilermaker, could read and write, wife
Abbie (37), step daughter Cronin (13) and motherin-law Anna Barton (56). The 1910 Census shows
him as 50, resident of Marietta in Washington Co
OH, native of New York, parents natives of
Germany, divorced, boilermaker, could read and
write and rented. Ohio Deaths shows he died
May 23, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis and burial on
M
24 1917
Admission
Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Lobar
Pheunomia and burial on March 11, 1913.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows a Catherine, 37, resident of
Columbus in Franklin Co OH, native of Kentucky,
house work, boarder and could read and write.
The 1940 Census hsows her as 77, former
resident of Franklin Co OH and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 2,
1942. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis & Myocardial
Degeneration and burial on March 5, 1942.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
744
Name
Born
Died
F Endicott
Anna
1869
1947
Patient #
9879*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1947 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1933 Ashland KY City
Directory shows her living on 47th Street. The
1935 Ironton OH City Directory shows her the
widow of husband Ransom. The 1940 Census
shows her as 71, resident of Fairview in Boyd Co
KY, native of Kentucky, former resident of Ironton
OH, widow, third grade education, living with son
George (56, garbage hauler). The Death
Certificate shows her as about 82 (b. about 1865),
committed from Lawrence County OH, native of
Ohio, widow and died of Senility on November 28,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
78
550
Name
Born
Died
M Enochs
Joseph
1829
1881
M Ensley
Frank
1916
Patient #
311
6171*
County
Ross
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1914
him as 45, had taken a bad bump on the head
and admitted to the Asylum September 23, 1874.
The 1860 Census shows a Joseph as 29, resident
of Jefferson Township in Noble County, farmer,
living with father Henry (53, farmer), mother
Rhoda (47, domestic), Malinda (28, domestic),
Maria (27, domestic), James (25, farmer), Emily
(21, domestic), Mary (18, domestic), Jane (17,
domestic), Henry (16, farmer), Sheppard (14),
Sarah (13), Charles (12), Julia (11), Swasey (7),
Pheba (6) and William Taylor (2). The 1870
Census shows a Joseph as 40, resident of
Lexington Township in McLean Co IL, native of
Ohio, stock dealer, could read and write, living
with Ellen Chambers (23, housekeeper), Maria
(13), Elmer (9) and Lottie (2). The 1880 Census
shows him as 51, single white male, had been a
laborer, could read and write, native of Ohio, and
in the Asylum. He is not listed in the Graves
Registration card index at the Athens County
Recorder’s Office. The Ohio Roster shows him
as 23, enlisting August 10, 1862 as a Private in
th
92 d OVI
C
C t
f Ohiod Deaths
t
Admission
Records
are missing.
shows he died October 23, 1916. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on October 25, 1916.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
360
Name
M Epps
Benton
1
313
M Epps
Huffman
2
627
M Erwin
Frank
Born
Died
1871
1903
Patient #
4226
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 32,
1900
1874
1920
6628*
Lawrence
1916
resident of Union Township in Lawrence Co OH,
laborer, single, poor education and Protestant.
Admitted July 7, 1903. The 1900 Census shows a
Vinton, 28, resident of Proctorville in Lawrence Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could not
read or write, living with father Joseph (60, farm
laborer), mother Phoebe (54, house work), Addie
(29, house work), Frank (15, farm laborer),
Garfield (12) and Otto (5). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died November
28, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on November 29, 1903.
Not in Admissions Index. The only Epps admitted
prior to 1900 was John (3516, Gallia (1899). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows a
John Epps and died July 3, 1900. The Asylum
Grave Book shows he was "trans to Athens 8-31900" and burial on August 11, 1900.
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. 1920 Census indicates him as 46,
married, and could read and write. 1910 Census
indicates him as 35, businessman, second
marriage for 9 years, native of Ohio, parents
natives of Ohio, wife Nora (26), children Frankie
(10), Alma (8), Robert (8), ____ (2) and ____
(1/12). The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Parechymatous Nephritis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
217
Name
Born
Died
F Erwin
Orpha
1868
1903
Patient #
2971
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show her as no age, resident
Gallia
1
211
M Enochs
Frederick
1848
1892
32
Noble
Removed
69
M Eurug W.
D.
XXXX
1880
XXXX
XXXX
1874
XXXX
of Morgan Township in Gallia Co OH, house wife,
married, poor education, Protestant, violent and
unknown number of children but youngest 35.
Admitted February 22, 1897. The 1900 Census
shows her as 32 and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 9,
Admission Records show him as 26, resident of
Elk Township in Noble Co OH and had been at
the Columbus Asylum. Admitted February 10,
1874. The 1850 Census shows him as 6, resident
of Elks Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Abraham (38, farmer),
mother Sarah (37), William (14), Dand (12), Roda
(10), Mary (9), Casa (3) and Joseph (8 months).
The 1860 Census shows him as 15, resident of
Elk Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Abraham (48, farmer), mother
Sarah (47, domestic), William (24, farmer), David
(22, domestic), Rhoda (20, domestic), Mary (18),
Cassa (13), Joseph (10), Enoch (8), Mary (6) and
Lydia (3). The 1880 Census shows him as 32,
native of Ohio, former farmer, single, could read
but not write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died July 2, 1892. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i l
J l 4 1892
Removed.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
139
Name
M Euth John
Born
Died
1856
1887
Patient #
1547
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Admission Records show him as 28, resident of
Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
painter, married, moderate education, Lutheran,
mother insane and committed suicide and father
committed suicide. Admitted September 30,
1884. The 1870 Census shows a John as 10,
resident of Ranson Township in Luzerne Co PA,
native of Pennsylvania, living with father Jacob
(49, farmer), mother Christina (45, keeping
house), Henry (19), Jacob (17), Goodhart (14),
Julia (13) and Benjamin (3). The 1880 Census
shows a John Auth as 25, resident of Toledo OH,
native of Ohio, bakery worker, living with wife Ida
(22, keeping house), Edward (3) and Lilian (1).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died July 18, 1887. The Asylum Grave
2
931
M Evans
Benjamin
1877
1940
Could be Benjamin (4834 Hocking 1906) or
Ben M. (7832 Gallia 1924) The 1910 Census
shows him as 33, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 62, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 72, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died October
11, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
October 12, 1940.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
Removed
469
1048
153
Name
Born
Died
F Evans
Emily E.
1898
1922
M Evans
Hiram
1873
F Evans
Jane
XXXX
Patient #
6071*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
Scioto
missing. The 1900 Census shows her as 1 (b.
October 1898), resident of East Loverpool in
Columbia Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
William (38, pottery printer) and mother Eva May
(21. The 1910 Census shows an Emma E., 13,
resident of Nile Township in Scioto Co OH, native
of Ohio, could not read or write, living with father
John (48, farm laborer), Elizabeth (25), Ethel (9),
Olsie (7), John (5), William (2) and Earnest (5
months). Ohio Deaths shows she died January 4,
1922. The Death Certificate shows her as 61 (b.
September 13, 1860), native of Ohio, in Asylum 1
month, 24 days, died January 4, 1922 and buried
January 7, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Artero Sclerosis (Senility) and
1952
1898
2330*
XXXX
1890 Has headstone with name and dates.
Athens
XXXX
XXXX
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 27 (b. June 1873), native of
Ohio, former farm laborer, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 37, single, native of Ohio,
could not read or write and was a patient in the
Asylum. The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 45, from Guysville in Athens Co OH
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 46, single, could read and write and
was a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 56, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
Removed 3-21-189?.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
40
617
Name
Born
Died
F Evans
Margaret
J.
1853
1884
F Evans
Mary B.
1854
1934
Patient #
48
County
Lawrence
3291:
Highland:
3663: 4622 Clinton:
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission records show her as 21 and a resident
1899: 1902:
1909
of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH. Admitted
February 18, 1874. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died September 17,
1884. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
September 19, 1884.
First Admission Records show her as 43, resident
of Madison Township in Highland Co OH, native
of Clinton Co OH, single, average education,
Protestant, no occupation and admitted August
15, 1899. Second Admission Records show her
as 46, resident of Wayne Township in Clinton Co
OH, former resident of Greenfield OH,
housekeeper and in laundry, single, Methodist,
blue eyes, brown hair, 5' 3", 170 lbs. and admitted
March 15, 1902. Third Admission Records show
her as about 53, resident of Greenfield OH, single,
housekeeper, Methodist, had been discharged
November 12, 1904, 5' 3", black hair, blue eyes,
157 lbs. and admitted June 4, 1909. The 1900
Census shows her as 45 (b. June 1854), native of
England, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as Mary J.,
54, native of England, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 65, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 75, native of England, single and a patient
i th A l
Th A l
G
B k h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
412
377
Name
Born
Died
F Evans
Susan
1877
1917
F Evilsizer
Eliza C.
1856
1915
Patient #
3960
2866
County
Pickaway
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as 52(?), resident of
1896
Perry Township in Pickaway Co OH, existing
attack 20 years, admitted July 14, 1904. The 1910
Census indicates her as 58, single, no trade,
could read and write. 1900 Census indicates her
as 45, born 1877, single, native of Ohio, parents
natives of Ohio, inmate of Pickaway County
Infirmary, could read and write. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 9, 1917. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Intestitial Nephritis and burial on December 13,
Admission Records show her as about 40,
resident of Center Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, no occupation, single, no
education, no religion and no children. Admitted
March 10, 1896. The 1870 Census shows her as
17, resident of Center Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, infirm, insane, living with
father Joshua (49, farmer) and mother Harriet (50,
keeping house). The 1880 Census shows her as
25, resident of Center Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, idiotic, could not read or
write, living with father Joshua (60, shoe maker)
and mother Harriet (60, keeping house). The
1900 Census shows her as 44 (b. 1856), native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
inthe Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 54,
single, could not read or write or speak English
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died May 3, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Eurpyemia and burial on
M 4 1915
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
128
Name
Born
Died
F Ewing
Mary
1840
1894
Patient #
2660*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1894 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
2
604
M Ewing
William
1847
1919
6954*
Gallia
1919
2
705
F Fagan
Helen
1890
1943
8165*
Cuyahoga
1937
2
819
M Falls
Edward
1934
8903*
Mahoning
1930
Census shows her as 30, resident of Ewington in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house,
living with husband Gilbert (36, physician), Ida
(10), W.B. (7), Anna (3) and Solomon (1 month).
The 1880 Census shows her as 40, resident of
Ewington in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping
house, living with husband Gilbert (46, physician),
W.B. (17), Anna (13), Solomon (10), son-in-law
Robert Berne (24, teacher), Ida (20) and father-inlaw George Ewing (63). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died July 19,
1894. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 63, native of Pennsylvania,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
County Infirmary. Ohio Deaths shows he died
April 18, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 40, native of Illinois, single,
could read and write and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her
as 49, former resident of Cleveland, native of
Illinois, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died July 21, 1943. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of the Insane and burial on July
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on January 22, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
661
529
Name
Born
Died
M Farber
Mandel
1900
1923
F Farley
Anna E.
1846
1927
Patient #
6085*
4478
County
Lawrence
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1913 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1907
Census shows him as 20, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died January 2, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on January 3, 1923.
Admission Records show her as 61, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from County Infirmary, domestic,
separated, no education, no religion and nine
children youngest twenty five. Admitted December
7, 1907. The 1910 Census shows her as 64,
divorced with nine children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 73, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died March 4, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
burial on March 5, 1927.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
950
Name
M Farley
Leroy
Born
Died
1869
1942
Patient #
3468:
9658*
County
Vinton:
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1898: 1934 Admission Records show him as 29, resident of
Knox Township in Vinton Co OH, laborer and
single. Admitted November 17, 1898. Admission
Records are missing. The 1870 Census shows
him as 1, resident of Columbia Township in Meigs
Co OH, living with father John (44, farm laborer),
mother Mary (40, keeping house), Thomas (19,
farm worker), Elmira (16), Adela (13), Nancy (10),
Jacob (7) and Mary (4). The 1880 Census shows
him as 11, resident of Knox Township in Vinton
Co OH, living with father John (56, farmer),
mother Mary (54, keeping house), Jacob (17, farm
laborer), Mary (14) and Katy (8). The 1900
Census shows him as 30, resident of Knox
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
farm laborer, could read but not write, living with
father John (74, farmer), mother Mary (74, having
nine children with five living) and Jacob (35,
laborer). The 1910 Census hsows him as Selden,
41, resident of Knox Township in Vinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, could not read or
it
d li i
ith b th J
b (47 l b
)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
324
Name
Born
Died
F Farley
Lydia
1878
1911
Patient #
County
4033: 4415 Meigs:
Meigs
1
66
F Farley
Martha A.
1851
1887
1808
Washingto
n
2
809
M Farmer
James
1911
1933
8529*:
9344*
Jackson:
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1904: 1907 Admission Records show her as 25, resident of
1887
1929: 1933
Ulrich in Letart Township in Meigs Co OH,
housewife, Methodist, had twins, and husband
Stephen Farley of Ulrich OH. Admitted August 8,
1904. Re-admitted May 10, 1907 as 29, resident
of Ulrich in Letart Township in Meigs Co OH,
black hair, brown eyes, 123 lbs., 5' 1 1/2",
housewife, married, Methodist Episcopol, suicidal,
violent, maybe one child and husband Stephen
Farley of Ulrich. The 1910 Census shows her as
31, married, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March
27, 1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Admission Records show her as 36, housewife,
resident of Warren Township in Washington Co
OH, common school education, Methodist,
"brother insane two years, died insane," six
children - youngest 4 1/2, admitted May 26, 1887.
The 1880 Census indicates her as 28, resident of
Warren Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Ohio, married to Andrew (33, farm laborer), native
of Ohio, parents natives of Ohio, with children
Boity[?} A. (9), Margaret J. (7), Mary Alice (3), and
Isaac (1). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died October 22, 1887. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 22,
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 19, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and an inmate in the Boys
Industrial School in Fairfield County. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on March 11, 1933.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
603
17
Name
Born
Died
M Farmer J.
Newton
1857
1919
F Farrell
Myrta
1862
1881
Patient #
County
4863:
6159*:
6428*
Scioto:
Scioto:
Scioto
83
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1906: 1914: Admission Records show him as 49, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, 141 lbs.,
1915
1874
5' 81/2", laborer, separated, moderate education,
Protestant and "some of the relatives are
hysterical." Admitted June 26, 1906. 1914 & 1915
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as J. Newton, 23, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, living with mother Susanna
(60), Peter (26, farmer), Nancy (21), Gustavus
(20), Susanna (18) and Harry 8 months). A Scioto
County Probate Court Marriage License of
February 1, 1889 shows Joseph N. Farmer to
marry Sarah Francis Roberson. A Scioto County
Probate Court record shows Newton (25) married
Katie Tumbleson (17) on March 12, 1898. A
Meigs County Probate Court record shows
Newton (55) married Electra Tubmleson (42) on
April 8. 1903. Ohio Deaths shows he died
February 5, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Intestinal Tuberculosis
d b i l missing.
F b
8 1919 Records show
Headstone
Admission
her as 12, transferred from Dayton Asylum.
Admitted February 26, 1874. The 1870 Censu
shows her as 9, resident of Penn Township in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, "boath sold
children," living with Abraham Griffith (76, farmer),
Mary Griffith (50, keeping house), brother Lesley
(12, farm hand) and Catharine Arment (75,
boarder). The 1880 Census shows her as 20,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Temple
Name
Born
Died
F Fasenmye
r Joan
1921
1975
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
523
F Fawley
Matilda
1858
1926
1462
Highland
1884
2
773
M Fekety
Mike
1855
1930
4838
Perry
1906
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows her
as 53 (b. 1922), former resident of Vinton Co OH,
widow and died February 12, 1975. Buried
February 2, 1975.
Headstone missing. Admission records show
her as 29, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Highland Co OH,
house wife, married, fair education, Protestant
and no children. Admitted December 10, 1884.
The 1900 Census shows her as 52 (b. February
1858), native of Ohio, married with three children,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows her as 55, married with
no children, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as
Falley, 69, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died June 18, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcinoma of both
Admission records show him as 51, resident of
Monroe Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Hungary, black hair, blue eyes, 125 lbs., 5' 7",
miner and a widower.Admitted May 19, 1906. The
1910 Census shows him as 50, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 64, native of Hungary,
widower, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 74,
native of Hungary, widowed, not a citizen, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died July 8, 1930. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
441
Name
M Feller
Jacob
Born
Died
1834
1909
Patient #
5239
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show him as 75, resident of
Chillicothe in Ross Co OH, native of Germany,
gray hair, gray eyes, 145 lbs., 5' 8 1/4", farmer
and Protestant. Admitted January 2, 1909. The
New York Ship Passenger Lists show he arrived
in the United States at the age of 24 in 1857 from
Wurttemberg through Le Havre aboard the
Admiral . The 1870 Census shows him as 31,
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Germany, farm laborer, living with wife
Louise (25, keeping house) and Joseph (8
months). The 1880 Census shows him as 45,
resident of Green Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Germany, farmer, living with Louise (35,
keeping house) and Joseph (10). The 1900
Census shows him as 66, resident of Springfield
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Germany,
farmer, married 31 years, could read and write
and living with wife Lousa (54). Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 12, 1909. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic Intestitial
N h iti
db i l
J
13 1909
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1075
658
Name
Born
Died
M Felton
Edward
1895
1960
M Fennell
John
1844
1922
Patient #
7263*
7435*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1921 Has headstone with name and dates.
Athens
1922 Census shows him as 76, resident of York
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 15, resident of Ludlow
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
could read and write, living with father Geroge (40,
farmer), mother Mary (40), Wesly (26, farm
laborer) and Minnie (17). The 1920 Census shows
him as 25, resident of Ludlow Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
single, could read and write, living with father
George (71, farmer) and mother Mary (68). The
1930 Census shows him as 34, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 34, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as 65, formerly of
Township in Athens Co OH, native of England,
widower, immigrated 1862, naturalized 1872,
could read and write, no occupation, living with
son-in-law John collins (49, coal miner), Elizabeth
(46) and Grace (14). Ohio Deaths shows he died
October 28, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis and
burial on October 27, 1922.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
466
Name
M Fenner
Oliver
Born
Died
1867
1911
Patient #
4181
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 35, resident of
New Market Township in Highland Co OH, native
of Ohio, dark hair, brown eyes, 5' 11", laborer,
married with four children, slight education, no
religion and wife Lizzie. Admitted April 9, 1903.
The 1870 Census shows him as 3, resident of
Union Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father William (49, farmer),
mother Hannah (48, keeping house), William (16,
farm worker), James (14, farm worker), Charles
(11, farm worker), Mary (8), Alice (5) and George
(8 months). The 1880 Census shows him as 12,
resident of Union Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (59,
farmer), step mother Rachel (35, keeping house),
William (25, farm worker), Chalres (19, farm
worker), Mary (17, farm worker), step sister Amy
Flemming (18) and step brother William (11). The
1900 Census shows him as 32, resident of New
Market Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, could read and write, living with wife
Minnie (29), Clarence (3) and William (1). The
1910 C
h
hi
38
i d
ld t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
469
387
204
Name
Born
Died
M Fenney
James C.
1859
1911
F Fenton
Elizabeth
1835
M Ferguson
James
Patient #
4420*
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 21, resident of Circleville in
Pickaway Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, married,
living with father Thomas (65, retired), mother
Margaret (44, keeping house), Francis (22,
laborer), Thomas (19, laborer), John (17, tinner
apprentice), Hugh (15), Michael (12), wife Dortha
(22), Charley (3) and Jimmy (1). The 1900
Census shows him as 41, native of Ohio, married,
mechanic, could not read or write and a patient in
the Columbus Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as Feeney, 63, native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows him as Feeney and died August 27,
1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acute Nephritis and burial on August 28,
1916
1891
715
Adams
1877 Admission Records show her as 42 and a
resident of Liberty Township in Adams Co OH.
Admitted October 30, 1877. The 1880 Census
shows her as 45, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1900 Census shows her as 65, native of Ohio,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 73,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died January 31,
1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial on
See grave 241. There is only one James in the
Asylum Index -- 1826 Noble 1886. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on November 6, 1891.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
319
2
1029
2
382
2
538
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
M Ferguson
F. J.
1829
1901
M Ferris
Rufus
F Fiddler
Mary
1870
1948
10785*
Fairfield
1940
1839
1915
1643
Scioto
1886 Admission records show her as 47, resident of
2717*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 71, born 1829, railroader,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died February 13, 1901. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on February 14, 1901.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
Valley Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Virginia, had been treated at Lucasville and 1 child
aged 22. Admitted June 29, 1886. The 1880
Census shows her as 41, resident of Valley
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Virginia,
keeping house, living with husband Dow (44,
farmer), Louiza (15) and John Custer (13). The
1900 Census shows her as 60, native of West
Virginia, married with one child, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 71, married with one child,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died October
23, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial
M Fields
Albert
1916
1
202
M Fillmer
Henry
1891
1
334
M Filmore
Freeman
1902
6047*
2397*
Lawrence
Gallia
1913 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1890
shows he died March 7, 1916. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on March 10, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
October 26, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on October 26, 1891.
Not in Admissions Index. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on May 6, 1902.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
116
448
Name
Born
Died
M Finch
Morton B.
1829
1884
F Finkbone
Mary
1859
1920
Patient #
1559
3964*
County
Scioto
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1904
him as 55, resident of Wayne Township in Scioto
Co OH, native of Ohio, stone mason, married, fair
education, and Protestant. Admitted November
18, 1884. The 1860 Census shows him as
Morten, 31, resident of Hillsborough in Liberty
Township in Highland Co OH, printer, living with
wife Mary (23), John (5) and Angeline Barker (14).
The 1870 Census shows him as Morten, 41,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, naitive of
Virginia, stone cutter, living with wife Mary (32,
keeping house) and John (15). The 1880 Census
shows him as Martin, 30, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of West Virginia, stone
mason, living with wife Mary (43, keeping house),
John (23, hotel cook) and Essie (1). The 1863
Civil War Draft Registration shows him as Morten,
35, resident of Liberty Township in Highland
County, native of Virginia and a printer. The Ohio
Roster shows him as Morton, enlisted October 11,
1864 at 35 in Company F of the 183rd OVI,
reduced from 1st Sergeant on February 14, 1865
d
t Records
d t J are
l 17
1865 Th
Admission
missing.
The Ohi
1880
Census shows her as 20, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Fairfield County Infirmary.
The 1910 Census shows her as 52, native of
Ohio, married, no children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 61 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died Febrary 5, 1920.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Lobar Pneumonia and burial on February 9, 1920.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
721
618
Name
Born
Died
M Finley Dr.
Joseph E.
1859
1926
F Finney
Nevada
1880
1934
Patient #
7816*
4210
County
Lawrence
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1905
Census shows him as 42, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Virginia, married 11
years, doctor, owned home, living with wife Edna
(36), James (9) and Joseph (6). The 1920 Census
shows him as 61, resident of Ironton in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Virginia, dentist, could read and
write, wife Edna (55) and children Joseph (28)
and Edna (19). Ohio Deaths shows he died
December 10, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General Paralysis of the
insane and burial on December 13, 1926.
Admission Records show her as 24, housework,
single, native of West Virginia, no education or
religion, twin children aged 5, resident of Bern
Township in Athens Co OH, admitted September
2, 1905. The 1900 Census shows her as Nevada,
20 (b. January 1880), resident of Athens OH,
native of West Virginia, house keeper, single,
could read and write, living with uncle Arch
McConalea (64, hostler) and Rachel (40). The
1910 Census shows her as 29, native of West
Virginia, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census indicates
her as 38, single, native of West Virginia, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows her as 48, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
b i l
N
b 3 1934
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
870
330
Name
Born
Died
M Fisher
Charles F.
1868
1936
F Fisher
Eleanor
1840
1911
Patient #
4828
812
County
Lawrence
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Private headstone but on wrong side of grave.
1878
Admission Records show him as 38, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, blue eyes, brown hair, 5' 10", boiler maker,
single, common education, Protestant, prior head
injury, suicidal, brother George E. of Ironton.
Admitted May 11, 1906. The 1910 Census shows
him as 39, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 57, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 65, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Headstone broken. Admission Records show her
as 38, resident of Summit Township in Monroe Co
OH for 2 years, native of Ohio, had moved to
Missouri in 1866 and been in the Missouri Asylum
in 1869-1870, married with 2 children. Admitted
May 22, 1878. The 1870 Census shows her as
27, insane and a patient in the Missouri Lunatic
Asylum. The 1880 Census shows her as 40,
native of Ireland, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 58,
native of Ireland, married with two children, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 69, native of Ireland,
married with two children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died August 16, 1911. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
181
Name
M Fisher
Jacob B.
Born
Died
1823
1890
Patient #
1680
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission records show
him as 62, native of Pennsylvania, married, fair
education, Methodist, violent, in Longview 18711872, and "several of his ancestors said to have
been insane." Admitted October 2, 1885. The
1860 Census shows him as 28, resident of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, furnace worker, living with wife
Jane (21), Homer (2) and Elizabeth (4 months).
The 1870 Census shows him as 49, resident of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, teamster, insane, living with wife
Jane (28, keeping house), Elizabeth (14), Homer
(12), Anna (10), Jane (8), Milly (6) and Ja- (4).
The 1880 Census shows him as 58, resident of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, living with wife Sarah (41,
keeping house), Elizabeth (20), Jane (17), Amelia
(15), Ida (12), Gertrude (8), John (6) and Florence
(4). The Ohio Roster shows him as 44, enlisted
September 2, 1861 as a Private in Company B of
the 34th OVI, transferred to Company 92 of the
2 d B tt li
f th V t
R
C
d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
841
347
Name
Born
M Fisher
John
F Fisher
Melvina
Died
1934
Patient #
9660*
County
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1934 BLACK Headstone broken. Admission Records
are missing. The 1900 census shows a John as
25 (b. June 1875), resident of Cincinnati OH,
native of Ohio, errand boy, single, living with aunt
Victoria Bowen (45, domestic), aunt Elizabeth
Evans (29, house keeper) and boarder Henry
Ross (33, day laborer). The 1910 Census shows
him as John W., 38, resident of Lancaster OH,
native of Kentucky, hotel cook, could read and
write, living with wife Elizabeth (28, laundress),
Lorene (10), Rollie (5), John (2) and Russell (5
months). The 1920 Census shows him as 44,
resident of Lancaster OH, native of Ohio, black,
dry goods store janitor, could read and write,
married, living with son Rolla (16, dry goods store
driver), Calvin (12) and Russell (8). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as General
Paralysis of the Insane and him as colored and
1828
1913
4450
Morgan
1907 Admission Records show her as 79, weaver of
carpets, resident of Morgan Township in Morgan
Co OH, widow, fair education, Presbyterian,
"about 12 years ago she was off mentally," one
daughter dead, admitted August 26, 1907. The
1870 Census indicates her as 40, keeping house,
living in Stockport, Windsor Township in Morgan
Co OH, value of real estate $500, value of
personal estate $100, native of Ohio, with child
Sarah (14) and Sarah Rolston (70, native of
Pennsylvania). The 1910 Census indicates her as
82 and could read and write. Ohio Deaths shows
she died January 19, 1913. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cuase of death as Acute Dysentery
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
714
73
Name
Born
Died
M Fitzer
John
1876
1926
F Flannigan
Mary
1826
Patient #
4265
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Headstone missing. Admission records show
him as 27, resident of Wellston in Jackson Co
OH, native of Ohio, miner, single and Protestant.
Admitted September 16, 1903. The 1900 Census
shows him as 23, resident of Wellston in Jackson
Co OH, native of Ohio, single, no occupation,
could read and write, living with father John (55,
coal miner), James (27, coal miner), Effie (22),
Joseph (17, coal miner) and Elmore (9). The
1910 Census shows him as 32, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient inthe
Asylum. The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 42, born 1876, formerly of Wellston
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 43, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died June 23,
1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows Acute
1889
294
Scioto
1874 Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
Green Township in Scioto Co OH and had been at
the Dayton Asylum. Admitted June 30, 1874. The
1870 Census shows a Mary as 45, resident of
Cincinnati in Hamilton Co OH, native of Ireland,
domestic servant and boarding with the G.W.B.
Clenney family. The 1880 Census shows her as
56, native of Ireland, widow, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 10, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on February 10, 1889.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
379
Name
Born
Died
F Fleming
Lucinda
1846
1915
Patient #
5323*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1
189
M Flemming
William
1891
1
287
F Flesher
Ada
1880
1908
4311
Ross
1906
3
820
F Flesher
Christina
1886
1964
5532*
Ross
1917
Census shows her as 64, resident of Harrison
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, single, could not read or write, son
Simon Boggs (39, railroad section man). Ohio
Deaths shows she died June 24, 1915. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Intestinal Obstruction and burial on June 26,
Could be William (#324 Washington 1874,
#1222 Washington 1881, #1824 Washington
1886) or William (1605 Vinton 1885) The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 14,
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 26, resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co
OH, brown hair, blue eyes, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, married, very moderate education,
Holiness Church, 2 children youngest 15 months,
relative Edgar Flesher, mother was insane and
sister in Asylum. Admitted June 1, 1906. The
1900 Census shows her as 20, resident of
Concord Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
no children, could read and write, and living with
husband Edgar (25, railroad laborer). The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on October 17, 1908.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 33, single, could read and
write and was a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 43, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 54, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as Christi,
78. former resident of Chillicothe OH, single and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
595
689
Name
Born
Died
F Flesher
Flora A.
1867
1933
F Flood
Lauretta
1884
1942
Patient #
2306*
8655*
County
Ross
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1939
Census shows her as Blazer, 3, resident of Union
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Abraham (25, farm laborer), mother
Mary (21, keeping house), Catherine (1) and
Edgar (3 months). The 1880 Census shows her
as 12, resident of Union Township in Ross Co
OH, living with father Abram (36, farmer), mother
Mary (31, keeping house), Katy (11), Noah (10),
Lulah (8), William (6), Mary (4), Charles (2) and
child (1 month). Ohio Marriages shows she
married John Flesher on February 14, 1883 in
Ross County. The 1900 Census shows her as 33,
married, mother of two children and a patient of
the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 42,
married, mother of four children and a patient of
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 52
and a patient of the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows her as 62, married, could read and write
and a patient of the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
H
h Records
d b are
i l missing.
M h The
16 1933
Admission
1930 Ph t
Census shows her as Laura, 46, native of New
Jersey, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 55, former resident of
Cleveland OH, native of New Jersey, married and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died August 30, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
burial on September 2, 1942.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
687
Name
Born
Died
F Flowers
Alice
1874
1942
Patient #
7124*
County
Summit
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 6, resident of Akron in
Simmit Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother
Elmira (34, washerwoman) and Anna (1). The
1900 Census shows her as 26 (b. 1874), native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Summit Co Infirmary. The 1910 Census
shows her as 36, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Masillon Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows her as 46, native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Masillon Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 57, native of Ohio, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 66, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died May 24, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
b i l
M 26 1942
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
977
477
Name
Born
Died
M Fluharty
John
Omar
1872
1944
F Foley
Mary
1875
1922
Patient #
County
3119: 3339 Hocking:
Hocking
5478*
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1896: 1898 Admission Records show him as 24, resident of
Ward Township in Hocking Co OH, coal miner,
single, limited education, and Protestant. Admitted
April 21, 1896. Re-admitted January 8, 1898 as a
resident of Murray City in Hocking Co OH and had
been discharged February 28, 1897. The 1900
Census shows him as 26, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as 37, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 45,
nearest relative Elizabeth Fluharty in Murray City
in Hocking Co OH and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows him as 46, native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 56,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 66,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 11, 1944. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic Ulcerative
Tuberculosis and burial on June 13, 1944.
1916 Admission Records are missing. The 1820
Census shows her as 45 and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Bronchial Astema and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
723
852
Name
Born
Died
F Ford
Rosa
1880
1945
M Foreman
Snowden
1880
1935
Patient #
8213*
7056*
County
Cuyahoga
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1919
1900 Census shows a Rosa as 24 (b. January
1876), resident of West Hull Magisterial District in
Graves County KY, native of Kentucky, white,
could read and write, living with husband James
(33, farmer), Harris (4) and Barney (2). The 1910
Census shows a Rosa as 34, resident of Justice
Precinct 4 in Howard County TX, native of
Kentucky, white, could read and write, living with
husband James (43, farm laborer), Horace (14),
Bina (11), Daisy (7), Velma (5) and Allden (2).
The 1940 Census shows her as 60, former
resident of Cleveland OH, native of Indiana,
divorced and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows her as about 61, black,
committed from Cuyahoga County OH, native of
Gallatin County KY, seperated from Jim Ford,
housework, parents Jim and Catherine Trumbull,
suffered from Mitral Regurgitation (not Rheumatic)
and died of Chronic Endocarditis on November
25, 1945 and burial November 26, 1945. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch
i E dmissing.
diti Admission
Mit l R Records
it ti are d
Headstone
missing. The 1930 Census shows him as 50,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Carcinoma of rectum and burial on
September 14, 1935.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
342
Name
M Forshey
Benjamin
Born
Died
1851
1903
Patient #
2891*
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1894 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 8, resident of Wayne
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with the Hugh Winland family. The 1880 Census
shows him as 29, resident of Liberty Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living
with Calvin (28) Margaret (16), Samuel (13),
Melville (6), and Sylvester (1 month). The 1900
Census shows him as 40 (b. 1860), native of
Ohio, former farm laborer, single, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
June [?] 13, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
472
271
Name
Born
Died
M Foster
Archibald
1828
1911
M Fox
Theodore
R.
1837
1897
Patient #
5561*
2893*
County
Scioto
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1911 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
1894
Census shows him as 31, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of Virginia, carpenter,
living with wife Allefair (31), Margaret (8), Robert
(5), James (4) and Louise (1). The 1870 Census
shows him as 42, resident of Portsmouth in Scioto
Co OH, native of Virginia, carpenter, could read
and write, living with wife Alofare (41, keeping
house), Maggie (17, keeping house), Robert (15),
James (13), Lewis (11), Mary (8), Ann (5), Arch[?]
(1) and Silas (22, carpenter). The 1880 Census
shows him as 51, resident of Ironton in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Virginia, carpenter, living with
wife Nancy (50, keepinghouse) and Ida (16). The
1900 Census shows him as 71 (b. November
1828), resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH,
native of West Virginia, carpenter, widower, could
read and write and living with step daughter Ida
Cline (36, music teacher). The Death Certificate
shows him as 84 (b. no month, no day, 1827), and
a former carpenter. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 5, 1911. The Asylum Grave Book
h
f d th
H
t The
ti PUS Civil i
Admission
Records
are missing.
War Draft Registration 1863 shows him as 25,
resident of Washington Township in Lawrence Co
OH, married and a teamster. The 1880 Census
shows him as 43, resident of Franklin Township in
Jackson Co OH, native of Bavaria, farmer, wife
Mary (38, keeping house) and son John (9). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died September 14, 1897. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on September 16, 1897. There
are three listed in Ohio units in the Civil War.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
23
764
Name
Born
Died
F Fraas
Sarah E.
1851
1882
F Francisco
Ella
1886
Patient #
233
County
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as 22. Admitted
April 4, 1874. The Admissions Index shows her
as Fraas. The 1860 Census shows her as Fraas,
8, resident of Columbus in Franklin Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father John C. (42), mother
Doratha (38), Sophia (13), John (10), Ellen (5),
Amilia (16), Edward (3) and Henry (9 months).
The 1870 Census shows her as Fraas, 19,
resident of Columbus in Franklin Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father John (52, retired grocer)
and siblings John (20), Amelia (24), Ellen (15),
Edward (13), and Henry (10) and Alonzo Fook (5).
The 1880 Census shows her as Frauce, 65,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
1950
5002*:
9902*
Scioto:
Scioto
1912: 1947 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 33, single, could read and
write and was a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 43, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
3
589
168
775
Name
Born
Died
F Frantz
Lizzie
1858
1932
F Freeman
Christina
1848
F Freeman
Cyrene
1872
1899
1952
Patient #
3374
County
Monroe
1830:
1862*
Jackson:
Jackson
7048*
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as 42, resident of
1887: 1887
1929
Switzerland Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary,
housekeeper, married, limited education,
Protestant and seven children youngest 6 months.
Admitted February 6, 1900. The 1900 Census
shows her as 41, native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 52, married with no
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 61,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 71,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died May 21,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on May
23
39, 1932
native of Ohio, housewife, married, common
education, Baptist, slightly destructive and no
children. Admitted July 21, 1887. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
November 20, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on November 21, 1899.
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 47, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 40, single, could read and
write and a patient inthe Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 50, single and a patient in
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
858
Removed
308
2
757
2
542
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
M Freeman
Lafayette
1875
1936
M French
Frank
F Friedley
Mary
M Frost
Edwin
XXXX
1900
XXXX
XXXX
1867
1950
8891*
Meigs
9353*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1933 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Vinton
Census shows him as 35, resident of Wilkesville
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, miner,
wife Laura (28) and children Maggie (10), Rosa
(7), Wilford (3) and father William (65). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of the Insane and burial on
Removed 11-8-1901.
XXXX
1941 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
1862
1916
5525*
Athens
1911 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1
338
M Frost
William
1835
1902
4006*
Adams
1902
1
234
F Fitzpatrick
Hester
1832
1904
3713
Highland
1902
Census shows him as 48, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, living with his brother Elvira
Meek (66). Ohiio Deaths shows he died April 22,
1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Measles and burial on April 22, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 65 (b. May 1835), native of
Ohio, divorced, could not read or write and a
patient in the Adams County Infirmary. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on September
Admission Records show her as 70, resident of
Liberty Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Highland Co, blue eyes, 5' 4", dressmaker, single,
good education, Protestant, and no children.
Admitted August 30, 1902. The 1850 Census
shows her as 16, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
Elizabeth (66) and Easther (61). The 1880
Census shows her as 45, resident of Hillsboro in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, dressmaker and
single. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
428
868
546
Name
Born
Died
F Frye
Amanda
1849
1918
M Frye
Henry L.
F Frye Mary
E.
1936
1849
1928
Patient #
5151*
10007*
3996*
County
Highland
Lawrence
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1914 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1936
1904
Census shows her as 1, resident of Brush Creek
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Jacob (27, shoemaker) and
mother Louisanna (22). The 1860 Census shows
her as 12, resident of Brush Creek Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Jacob (36, farmer), Susan (30), Farnces (10),
John (8), Margaret (5) and David Rhodes (17,
laborer). The 1880 Census shows her as 30,
resident of Brush Creek Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, single, living with father Jacob
(57, farmer), Susan (52, keeping house) and Flora
(16). The 1900 Census shows her as Frey, 49 (b.
June 1851), native of Ohio, single, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died October 28, 1918. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
H
h Records
d b are
i l missing.
O t b The
311930
1918
Admission
Census shows a Henry Frye as 57, born 1873,
resident of the Noble County Infirmary, single,
native of Ohio and could read and write. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Inanition and burial on May 22, 1936.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 44, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 71 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died November
9, 1928. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
394
758
Name
Born
Died
M Fulks
Joseph
1874
1906
M Fuller
David
Davis
1844
1929
Patient #
4619
7948*
County
Gallia
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission records show him as about 35,
1925
resident of Guyan Township in Gallia Co OH,
farmer, brown hair, gray eyes, 5' 10 1/2", 145 lbs.,
single, and insanity "supposed to be in the family."
Admitted April 7, 1905. The 1880 Census shows
him as 6, resident of Guyan Township in Gallia Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Joseph (47,
farmer), mother Jane (43, keeping house) and
siblings Charles (23), Wil (21), Mary (19), John
(17), Hannah (15), and Benjamin (8). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows he died
April 2, 1906. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 15, resident of Windsor
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Virginia
with all other data illegible. The 1870 Census
shows him as 24, resident of Windsor Township
in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
single, could not read or write and living with the
George Sowards family. The 1880 Census shows
him as 30, resident of Rome Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, farm worker,
living with wife Mary (37 (keeping house),
Jennette (6) and Tina (4). The 1900 Census
shows him as 56 (b. March 1844), resident of
Miller in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
could not read or write, wife Mary (48) and
children Janneta (20), William H. (15), Pearl (8)
granddaughter Garnet (7) and grandson Ernest
(3). The 1920 Census shows him as 75, resident
of Windsor Township in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, farmer, could not read or write, living with
wife Clemmie (25), Henry (38, farmer), daughterin-law Bessie (32) and grandson Ernie (24,
f
) Ohi D th h
h di d M 5
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
537
Name
F Fulton
Mary
Born
Died
1856
1927
Patient #
5773*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1919 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1
241
M Furguson
James
1895
1
O.U.
M Furguson
Webster
1847
1904
2045*
Clinton
1888
1
263
F Gallagher
Sarah
1810
1906
1957*
Clinton
1888
2
367
F Ganoe
Abahrilla
1914
5208*
Washingto
n
1914
Census shows her as 64 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died August 26,
1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on August
See grave 241. There is only one James in the
Asylum Index -- 1826 Noble 1886. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on April 5, 1895.
Given to O. U. No grave number. Admission
Records are missing. The 1870 Census shows
him as 23, resident of Wilmington Township in
Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living in
the home of Patrick Murphy. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on December 25, 1904.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 90, native of Germany,
divorced, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died October 7, 1906. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 9,
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as Rilla Yearian, 18 (b. May
1882), domestic, could read and write, living with
brother-in-law Henry Barnes (21,day laborer) and
sister Celia (16). The 1910 Census shows her as
Rilla, 28, resident of Marietta in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, mother of four children with
two living, could read and write, living with
husband Charles (35, house painter), Sarah (8)
and William (3). Find a Grave shows she died
July 20, 1914. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death asAcute Dilatation of the Heart
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
791
Name
Born
Died
M Garcia
Joseph
Jesus
1904
1931
Patient #
8729*
County
Lake
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2
637
M Garey
John W.
1880
1921
6716*
Perry
1917
2
599
F Garrett
Amanda
1861
1933
7085*
Adams
1930
Census shows him as 26, native of Mexico,
spanish speaker, unknown citizenship and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 5, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on September 5, 1931.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 1, resident of Monday
Creek Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father George (33, farmer), Mary (30,
keeping house), Louisa (12), Albert (9), Levi (7)
and Hannah (4). The 1900 Census indicates him
as 21 (b. December 1878), resident of Jackson
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, living with mother Mary (49,
farmer, widow), Charles (19, section hand), Pearly
(15) and Hattie (13). The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 38 (b. 1880), former
resident of New Lexington, tall, medium build,
blue eyes, brown hair, nearest relative his mother
Mary Garey of Junction City in Perry Co OH and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 39, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 12, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Typhoid Fever (Intestinal
P
f ti )Records
d b iare
l missing.
S t The
b 1910
13 1921
Admission
Census shows her as 49 and a patient in the
Adams County Infirmary. The 1930 Census
shows her as 68, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on August 21,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
296
Name
Born
Died
F Garrison
Priscilla
1871
1909
1864
2
657
F Garvey
Mary
1
132
F Gee Mary
Patient #
2610*
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
1939
7108*
Mahoning
1930
1894
2646*
Scioto
1894
missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 9,
resident of Marion Township in clinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Jackson (30,
laborer), mother Jemmea (28, keeping house),
Beckia (12), Sueanna (7), Calvan (4) and Mary (4
months). The 1900 Census shows her as 26,
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmanary
Tuberloculosis and burial on June 6, 1909.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 66, native of Pennsylvania,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died April 2,
1939. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Lobar Pneumonia and burial on April 13,
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
October 28, 1894. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on October 29, 1894.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
662
712
Name
Born
Died
M George
Isaac
1848
1923
F Gergely
Julia
1883
Patient #
5305
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 61, resident of Circleville in Pickaway Co
OH, laborer, widower, no education, parents may
have been from Pennsylvania, and had been in
jail. Admitted June 24, 1909. The 1870 Census
shows him as 23, resident of
MuhlenbergTownship in Pickaway Co OH, native
of Ohio, farm worker, living with father Isaac (63,
farmer), Julia (21, keeping house), William (32,
carpenter), Susan (18), John (12) and Scott (15).
The 1910 Census shows him as 46, married,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 71,
widower, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 6,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
1944
8559*
Cuyahoga
1939 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 37, resident of Cleveland
OH, native of Hungary, immigrated in 1910,
washwoman, could read and write and living with
husband John (42, laborer). The 1930 Census
shows her as 48, resident of Cleveland OH, native
of Romania, married at 19, alien, could read and
write and living with husband John (53 steel plant
handyman). the 1940 Census shows her as 56,
former resident of Cleveland OH, native of
Romania, widowed and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died July 24, 1944. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tuberculous Pneumonia and burial on July 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
9
Name
Born
Died
F Gerhart
Eliza
1824
1880
Patient #
105
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1880 Admission Records show her as 56, married,
Franklin
1911
2
613
M German
Frank
1857
1919
5736*
1
410
M Gheen
Lemuel
M.
1824
1907
744: 1894: Morgan:
3942
Morgan:
Morgan
1877: 1887:
1901
“always lived in Washington Co OH except in
Wisconsin 5 months,” “jailed 13 years ago,” her
sister was already in the Asylum. Admitted July 7,
1880. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 53, resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, native of Germany, single and a
patient in the Columbus Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died August 14, 1919. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on August 15, 1919.
Admission Records show he had been placed in
the Morgan Co OH Infirmary for insanity in
October 1858 and transferred and admitted
November 5, 1877. Re-admitted January 13, 1887
as a resident of the Morgan County Infirmary. Readmitted October 17, 1901 as 76, resident of
Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Virginia, no occupation, single, no education,
Protestant, and had injury to head. The 1850
Census shows him as 30, resident of Meigsville
Township, native of Virginia, laborer and living
with Abraham Hart family. The 1860 Census
shows him as 32, native of Virginia, insane and a
patient in the Morgan County Infirmary. The 1870
Census shows him as 45, native of Virginia,
insane and a patient in the Morgan County
Infirmary. The 1900 Census shows him as 75,
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Morgan County Infirmary. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
him as Leonard Ghreen and died July 26, 1907.
Th A l
G
B k h
b i l
J l 28
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
2
471
F Kiggans
Nettie
1855
1922
1
283
F Giles
Charlotte
1844
1908
Patient #
2575*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1893
Headstone missing. Not in Admissions Index.
The 1900 Census shows her as 45 (b. March
1855), native of Ohio, married and mother of 3
children with one living, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
show her as 55, married with 3 children, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 64, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her having died April 8, 1922. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cirrhosis of the liver and burial on April 10, 1922.
Admissions Index shows her as Charlotte.
Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows her as 7, resident of Clay
Township in Scioto Co OH, living with mother
Jane (38), Margaret (18), Franklin (16), Walter
(14), Thomas (10), Dennis (4) and Wheatly (2).
The 1860 Census shows her as Ann Rapp, 17,
resident of Madison Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with step father Jacob (64,
farmer), mother Jane (45), Thomas (19, farmer),
Sarah (16), Dennis (14), James (12) and May (4).
The 1880 Census shows her as 36, resident of
Madison Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, no occupation and living with mother Mary
Rapp (62, widowed). The 1900 Census shows
her as Scharlotte, 55 (b. August 1844), native of
Ohio, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows her as
Sh l k d b i l
M 5 1908
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
432
559
Name
Born
Died
M Gilkey
Charles
William
1881
1908
M Gillespie
Charles
1849
1917
Patient #
3672
4553
County
Monroe
Guernsey
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show him as 19, resident of
1904
Franklin Township in Monroe Co OH, no
occupation, single, Protestant, and had been in
the Monroe County Infirmary for eight years.
Admitted February 8, 1900. The 1900 Census
shows him as 19 (b. 1881), native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on September 24, 1908. Private marker
Admission Records show him as 55, resident of
Bird's Run, Will Township in Guernsey Co OH,
transferred from Guernsey County Infirmary,
farmer, single, and Protestant. Admitted
December 14, 1904. The 1880 Census shows him
as 30, resident of Wills Township in Guernsey Co
OH, native of Ohio, boarder, idiotic and could not
read or write. The 1910 Census shows him as 56,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths show he died May 8, 1917.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Mitral Insufficiency and burial on May 9, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
728
293
Name
Born
Died
M Gillespie
James H.
1857
1927
F Gillespy
Eliza
1872
1909
Patient #
3238
4334
County
Monroe
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 40, resident of
1906
Adams Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, common education, Protestant, and
violent. Admitted April 30, 1897. The 1870 Census
shows him as 13, resident of Adams Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother
Elizabeth (57, keeping house), George (22),
Elizabeth (18) and Obadiah (15). The 1880
Census shows him as 22, reisdent of Adams
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, living with Eliza (66, keeping
house), William (42, farm laborer) and servant
Sonia Fulton (14). The 1910 Census shows him
as 53, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 62, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died July 1, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
b
i l
J Records
l 1 1927
Admission
show her as 34, resident of
Union Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, single, slight education, Protestant,
homicidal, violent, no children, mother and sister
insane. Admitted August 3, 1906. The 1870
Census shows an Eliza as black, 9 months, living
with father Andy (30, farm laborer), mother
Amanda (19, keeping house), David (7) and
Sandy (4). Ohio Deaths shows she died March
18, 1909. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
283
140
Name
Born
Died
M Gillilan
David
1819
1898
M Gilliland
William
1818
1887
Patient #
3047
1118
County
Gallia
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 Admission Records show him as 76, resident of
1881
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
married, limited education, no religion, had been
at the County Infirmary, and had son in the
Asylum. Admitted October 7, 1895. The 1850
Census shows him as 32, resident of Walnut
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
living with wife Clarisa (30), George (8), Louisa
(6), Thomas (4) and Missouri (2). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Gillian and died May 10, 1898. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Gillian and died May 10, 1898. The Asylum
Admission Records show him as 63, resident of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, Bretheran,
dangerous to others, and one brother insane.
Admitted January 7, 1881. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died July 21,
1887. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
July 21, 1887.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
1
195
M Gillespie
John R.
1823
1891
2
556
F Gilmore
Amy
1885
1929
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Jackson
6196*
Lawrence
1923
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Private headstone.
Admission Records show him as 54, the duration
of the disease was unknown (but another paper
states it was for two years), he appeared to have
not had any prior medical treatment, he had been
living in the County Infirmary for five to six
months, and that he had a legal settlement in Lick
Township of Jackson County. He was ordered to
the Asylum on November 19, 1877 and admitted
on November 28th. The 1880 Census places him
in the Asylum as a 57 year old white farmer.
Graves Registration (ACRec) shows him in the
2nd OHA, Company B, as a Private from July 17,
1863 through August 23, 1865. He was born in
1823 in Ohio and died July 14, 1891. The Ohio
Roster indicates he entered the service at 26 on
July 17, 1863, was appointed as Artificer on
September 12, 1863, was reduced January 1,
1865 and mustered out on August 23, 1865. This
information is confirmed by The National Park
Service’s Civil War Soldier and Sailors System.
See http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
J l are
14 missing.
1891 The 1910
Admission
Census shows her as 24, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write and living with husband Alonzo (31, furnace
worker). The 1920 Census shows her as 35,
resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, could read and write and living with husband
Louie (42, contractor). Ohio Deaths shows she
died March 11, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on March 13, 1929.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
809
1000
Name
Born
Died
F Gilmore
Bertha L.
1884
1962
M Gilmore
Edward
1874
1946
Patient #
6059*
11310*
County
Hocking
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1943
Census shows her as 29, native of Ohio, married,
could not read or write and was an inmate in the
Hocking Co OH County Infirmary. the 1940
Census shows her as 49, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as 78, former resident of Hocking County,
divorced and died November 25, 1962.
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
him as 26, resident of Salem Township in Monroe
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write, living with father Dallas (55,
farmer), mother Mary (52), Flora (23, house
keeper), Callie (19, cigar maker), Ella (16) and
Clara (12). The 1910 Census shows him as 36,
resident of Salen Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, coal miner, single, could read and
write, living with father Dallas (65, farmer), mother
Mary (62), Flora (33) and Clara (22). The 1920
Census shows him as 45, resident of Salen
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, living with father Dallas (74, farmer),
mother Mary (72), Flora 43 and Clara (32). The
1930 Census shows him as 55, resident of Salem
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, coal
miner, single, could read and write, not a veteran,
living with Flora (53) and Clara (42). The Death
Certificate shows him as 71 (b. May 3, 1874),
cimmitted from Monroe County OH, native of
Cl i t OH
l i
i l
t D ll
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
2
224
684
660
Name
Born
M Gilpin
John
M Girt John
F Gittowitz
Pauline
Died
1893
Patient #
2303*
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 4, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father John (37, farmer), Jane (37), Nancy
(10) and Rachel (2). The 1870 Census shows a
John W., 13, resident of Jefferson Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm worker, living
with father John (48, farmer), mother Jane (48,
keeping house), Nancy (19, teacher), Rachel (12),
Columbia (8) and George (4). The 1880 Census
shows a John W., 23, native of Ohio, single and a
resident of the Clinton Co OH Infirmary as a
servant laborer to the Superintendent. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows he died
June 20, 1893. The Asylum Grave Book shows
1861
1897
1924
1939
7666*
7881*
Noble
Cuyahoga
1923 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1935
shows he died August 8, 1924. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Tabo
Paresis and burial on August 9, 1924.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 33, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Russia, immigrated in
1919, Yiddish speaker, dressmaker, boarder,
single, could read and write and living with the
Sam Kronenberg family. Ohio Deaths shows she
died October 6, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Coronary Thrombosis
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
552
Name
F Givens
Eliza
Born
Died
Patient #
1842
1929
688: 1693
County
Meigs:
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1877: 1886 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 35,
resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH,
transferred from jail and married. Admitted
September 30, 1877. Re-admitted September 1,
1886 from the Meigs County Infirmary. The 1910
Census shows her as 68, married with three
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 77,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died January 27,
1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause fo
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
685
Name
M Gladman
George
W.
Born
Died
1832
1924
Patient #
1334
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 50, resident of Wayne Township, laborer,
married three times, very limited education,
Protestant, and had earlier attack at 42. Admitted
December 13, 1882. The 1870 Census shows him
as 33, resident of Center Township, native of
Ohio, farm hand, boarding with Deborah Stine
family. The 1880 Census shows him as 48,
resident of Wayne Township, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with wife Mary (50, keeping house),
Sarah (7), Mary (5) step-grandson William Wilson
(5), Mary Wilson (2), step-daughter Virginia
Horseman (19) and her son Charles (1). The 1900
Census shows him as 68 (b. May 1832), native of
Ohio, married, former laborer, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 78, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows him as 86, native of
Ohio, married, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1890 Census Veterans
Schedule indicates he was a Private in the 1st
OC, enlisted in April 1861, left the unit in 1862 and
i th A l
Th t
S h d l h
hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
185
Name
Born
Died
M Goddard
David
1852
1890
Patient #
1801
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records show him as 34, resident of
Independence Township in Wshington Co OH,
native of Ohio, cooper, married, limited education
and Protestant. Admitted August 3, 1886. The
1860 Census shows him as 6, resident of
Independence Township in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Benjamin (29,
farm hand), mother Maria (19), Harrison (4) and
Rachel (2). The 1880 Census shows him as 26,
resident of Independence Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, could
not read or write, living with wife S.A. (22, keeping
house), Joseph (5) and Theo (4). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died July
22, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
3
1111
M Goethals
Rene
1885
1968
2
954
M Goines
John
1863
1942
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Seneca
10430*
Meigs
1938
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. Border Crossings from Canada
to US shows him as 22, native of Belgium, arrived
in 1907 at Quebec from Liverpool via the
Victoriaand cleared to Detroit, coal miner, 5'4",
light hair, blue eyes, single, could read and write
and emmigrating with his brother. The World War
Draft Registration shows him as 33, resident of
Detroit MI, in the soft drink business, married to
Ethel, 5'6", light hair, and blue eyes. The 1920
Census shows him as 34, resident of Detroit MI,
native of Belgium, taxi driver, innigrated in 1904
and naturalized in 1915, could read and write,
living with wife Ethel (41) and lodger Harry Boone.
The 1930 Census shows him as 40, resident of
Detroi MIt, native of Belgium, cement contractor,
married and could read and write. The World War
II Draft Registration shows him as 57, resident of
Libert Township in Seneca Co OH and a native of
Belgium. Ohio Deaths shows him as 62, former
resident of Seneca Co OH and a widower. The
S
i l S Headstone
it D thmissing.
I d
hAdmission
h di dRecords
i
BLACK
are missing. The 1940 Census shows him as 77,
former resident of Pomeroy OH, native of Ohio,
widower and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died September 22, 1942. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Bronchopneumonia Tuberculosis and burial on
September 25, 1942.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
653
Name
F Golden
Tillie
1
196
M Golding
John L.
2
691
F Goldsmith
Rosa
1
67
F Gones
Zerriff
1
248
M Goodwin
Haustin
Born
Died
1897
1938
Patient #
8187*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1891
2268*
Hocking
1889
1874
1942
8163*
Cuyahoga
1937
1857
1888
1843
Gallia
1887
1895
2079*
Clinton
1888
1930 Census shows her as 33, native of District of
Columbia, married, could read and write,
criminally insane and a patient in the Lima
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
21, 1938. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died July
23, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on July 23, 1891.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 68, former resident of
Cleveland OH, native of Wisconsin, former
nursemaid, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died October 27, 1942.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Brain Tumor and burial on October 29, 1942.
Admission Records show her as 30, resident of
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, house
wife, married, no education, Protestant and no
children. Admitted September 9, 1887. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows him as
Jerriff [sic] and died January 13, 1888. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 13,
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows a Hulstead, 21, resident of Marion
Township in clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, and a
forester. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows him as Houston and died July 25,
1895. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
174
Name
Born
Died
M Goodwin
Henry
1830
1890
1
101
F Gordon
Mary Jane
1845
1892
3
811
F Gorski
Rosa
1900
1963
Patient #
90*
47
County
Hocking
Lawrence
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1874
Census shows him as 20, resident of Starr
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, laborer, living with father Nathan
(50, farmer), mother Drantha (44), Lyman (18),
Salmon (15), Nathan (13), David (8), Almon (6),
Lewis (10), Joseph (4) and Mary (4 months). The
1860 Census shows him as 23, resident of Starr
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Vermont,
living with father Nathan (60, farmer), mother
Diantha (55), David (18), Almund (15), Joseph
(13) and Mary (10). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows him as Goodman and died
January 11, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show her as 29, resident of
Fayette Township in Lawrence Co OH and
perhaps one child. Admitted February 18, 1874.
The 1870 Census shows her as 26, resident of
Fayette Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Virginia, keeping house, living with husband
Samuel (34, farm worker) and Robert (2). The
1880 Census shows her as 35, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 5, 1892. The Asylum Grave Book
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows her as 63,
former resident of Cuyahoga County, single and
died June 30, 1963.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
503
Name
Born
Died
M Gott
William
1878
1913
Patient #
5678*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1911 Admission Records are missing. 1880 Census
1
151
F Grabill
Martha J.
1855
1897
2061*
Highland
1889
3
824
F Graham
Ethel P.
1884
1965
7882*
Cuyahoga
1935
indicates a William, 2, native of Ohio, parents
natives of Ohio, father Peter (35, laborer), mother
Sarah (32), sibs Lorenzo (4), Jammie (1) and
James (1/12). Ohio Deaths shows he died July
18, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows a Martha as 25,
resident of Plain Township in Stark Co OH, native
of Ohio and a servant at the Stark County
Infirmary. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Mahala and died August
20, 1897. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on August 21, 1897.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 16, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, could
read and write, living with father David (42, tailor),
mother Anna (43), Geraldine (11) and servant
Kate Freeman (18). The 1940 Census shows her
as 56, native of Pennsylvania, single and a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 81,
formerly of Cuyahoga County, single, had been a
patient in the Asylum and died June 5, 1965.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
912
Name
Born
Died
M Graham
Frank
1874
1939
Patient #
9384*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1933 Headstone broken. Admission Records are
2
531
F Graham
Hannah
1861
1927
5622*
Hocking
1918
2
579
M Grant
William
1872
1918
6585*
Gallia
1916
2
1027
M Graves
George
1882
1948
missing. The 1910 Census shows him as 36,
resident of Windsor Township in Lawrence Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, wife Annie (34),
Homer (10), Lennie (8), Evie (4) and Jasper (2
months). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 41, resident of Proctorville in
Lawrence Co OH, farm laborer and nearest
relative Anna Graham. The 1930 Census shows
him as 55, resident of Rome Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
could not read or write, living with wife Annie (56),
Homer (29, farm laborer), Lennie (28), daughter
Eva Wall (24) and grand-daughter Nellie Elliot (7).
Ohio Deaths shows he died May 8, 1939. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 59 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 27,
1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral hemorrhage and burial on
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 24, 1918. The
Death Certificate shows him as 45 (b. 1872),
black, committed from Gallia County OH, laborer,
married and died of Syphilis on March 24, 1918
and buried March 16, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on March 26, 1918.
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
322
433
Name
Born
Died
M Gray J.
W.
1853
1901
M Gray
Samuel
1836
1908
Patient #
3723
4269
County
Lawrence
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 BLACK Admission Records show him as 47,
1903
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Virginia, 37 years in Ohio, plasterer,
widower, 8th grade education, Baptist, and
formerly a hard drinker. Admitted May 30, 1900.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died March 19, 1901. The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as colored and burial on
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Headstone missing.
Admission Records show him as 66, resident of
Sprigg Township, native of Ohio, farmer, married,
common education, Protestant, and violent.
Admitted September 30, 1903. The 1860 Census
shows him as 22, resident of Huntington
Township in Brown County OH, native of
Kentucky, farmer, living with father Thomas (43,
farmer), mother Mary (43), William (22, farmer),
Catherine (21), Susan (19), Elmyra (17),
Margarett (15), John (13), Thomas (11), Rebecca
(9), Henry (6) and Lewis (4). The 1880 Census
shows him as 44, resident of Brandyville in Sprigg
Township, native of Kentucky, farmer, wife
Hannah (33, keeping house), and daughters
Marietta (12), Eliza (10), and Lucy (4). The 1900
Census shows him as 64, resident of Sprigg
Township, native of Kentucky, farmer, could read
and write, living with wife Hannah (54). Eliza (23),
Samuel (18, farm laborer), Lawson (9) and Nelson
(5). The Ohio Roster shows him as enlisting at 23
as a Private in the 17th OVI Company H on April
27 1861 d
t i
tA
t 15 1861 H
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
361
Name
Born
Died
F Greathous
e Mary
1850
1914
Patient #
5081*
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1913 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1
29
F Green
Emma
1860
1883
554
Gallia
1876
1
400
M Green
Joshua
1818
1906
1062*
Ross
1880
Census shows her as 50 (b. May 1850), resident
of Olive Township in Noble Co OH, native of West
Virginia, widow, two children living, could not read
or write and living with William (23, farm laborer).
Ohio Deaths shows she died February 4, 1914.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Artero Sclerosis and burial on February 6, 1914.
Admission Records show her as 16, resident of
Perry Township in Gallia Co OH, single and
violent. Admitted June 28, 1876. The 1870
Census shows her as 10, resident of Greenfield
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father George (61, farm laborer), mother
Sarah (51, keeping house), John (24, farm
worker) and grandmother Rachel (75). The 1880
Census shows her as 20, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 82, native of Ohio, single,
former laborer and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died June 26, 1906. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on June 27, 1906.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
959
1007
Name
Born
M Green
William
M Greer
Joseph
Died
1943
1891
1946
Patient #
11099*
8953*
County
Athens
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1935
shows he died March 19, 1943. The 1920
Census shows him as 3, resident of Athens OH,
native of West Virginia, living with father William
(28, coal miner), mother Marcia (22), James (1)
and uncle Fred (25, coal miner). The 1930
Census shows him as 13, resident of Slab Fork
District in Raleigh County WV, native of West
Virginia, could read and write, living with father
William (38, coal mine electrician), motehr Marcie
(33), Joe (10), Melvin (8), Virjean (6), Pearl (1)
and Marie (1 month). The 1940 Census shows
him as 23, resident of Athens OH, native of West
Virginia, hotel waiter, eleventh grade education,
living with uncle John Carmichael (40, city service
laborer), aunt Murial (28), Barbara (3) and sister
Blanche (20, retail sales). The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as General
A
t headstone
i
l
i with
d b name
i l and
M date.
h 23Admission
1943
Has
Records are missing. The 1920 Census shows
him as 29, single and a patient in the Cleveland
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 40,
native of New York, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 50, former resident of
Cleveland OH, native of New York, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows him as alias Long, 57 (b. December 3,
1888), committed from Cuyahoga County OH,
native of New York, watchman, single, suffered
from Dementia Praecox and died of Chronic
Myocarditis on May 19, 1946 and buried May 21,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
1
O.U.
M Grethers
Michael
1
239
F Grey
Lucretia
1
491
M Griffin
Charles
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1904
1833
1904
346: 3304
Athens:
Athens
1912
5518*
Scioto
1874: 1899
1910
Given to O. U. No grave number. The only
Grethers (also spelled Grethus) is Nicholas (135,
1874 and 4459, 1904 - Fairfield). The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on December 5, 1904.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 40, resident of Dover Township in Athens
Co OH, single, eight year old bastard child and
admitted October 19, 1874. Re-admission shows
her as 67, resident of Dover Township in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, single, no education,
Protestant, domestic and admitted October 3,
1899. The 1850 Census shows her as 18,
resident of Alexander Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Joel (63, farmer),
mother Eunice (56), Alfred (33, wheelwright),
Emeline (29), Abigail (25), Miles (21, wheelwright)
and Lois (16). The 1860 Census shows her as
23, resident of Hebbardsville OH, native of Ohio,
insane and living with mother Vinnie (60, widow).
The 1880 Census shows her as 46, native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 67
(b. 1833), native of Ohio, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
G
B kRecords
h
barei missing.
l
J l 31
1904
Admission
Ohio
Deaths
shows he died December 25, 1912. The Death
Certificate shows he was 40 (b. 1872), native of
Kentucky, farmer, married, in Asylum 2 years, 10
days, died December 25, 1912 and buried
December 27, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
and burial on December 27, 1912.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
311
Name
Born
F Griffith
Hannah
Died
1910
Patient #
4216
County
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show her as about 30,
resident of Richland Township in Belmont Co OH,
formerly of Pease Township in Belmont Co OH,
transferred from Belmont County Infirmary, single
and Catholic. Admitted September 11, 1905.
Ohio Deaths shows she died May 30, 1910. The
Death Certificate shows she was about 34, single,
in Asylum 4 years, 8 months, 19 days, died May
30, 1910 and buried June 1, 1910. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on June 1, 1910.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 24, farmer, resident of Monroe Township
in Perry Co OH, single, no education, Catholic,
admitted November 15, 1887. The 1870 Census
shows him as 8, resident of Union Township in
Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Lawson (41, farm laborer), mother Mary 40,
keeping house), Mary (17), Annice (14), John
(13), Rose (9), Mariah (3) and Charles (2). The
1880 Census indicates him as 18, laborer, native
of Ohio, father native of Pennsylvania, mother
native of Ohio, father Lawson (52, farmer), mother
Mary (51, keeping house), sister (14) and brother
(11). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died March 25, 1895. The Asylum
1
240
M Grimes
James O.
1863
1895
2001
Perry
1887
3
758
F Groetz
Nettie
1868
1950
7114*
Summit
1930 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 61, native of Ohio, divorced,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 70, native of
Ohio, divorced and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
177
Removed
1
2
97
760
Name
Born
Died
F Grooms
Cornelia
1871
1900
F Grooms
Jennie
F Group
Caroline
XXXX
M Grubb
Edward
1881
Patient #
3195
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
Adams
her as 25, housemaid, resident of Oliver
Township in Adams Co OH, single, common
education, United Presbyterian, first attack at 10
years, admitted October 26, 1898. The 1880
Census shows her as 9, resident of Oliver
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father John (63, farmer), mother Rebecca
(54, keeping house) and Amos (20). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows her as
Camelia A. Groows and died April 25, 1900. The
West Union Ohio Adams County.
1929
XXXX
XXXX
1891
2362*
Washingto
n
1891 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Fairfield
1904
1929
4410*
XXXX
Athens County Death Records shows she died
September 28, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 30, 1891.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 37, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 39 and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died July 19, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Septicemia and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
693
569
Name
Born
Died
M Gruber
Steve
1885
1925
F Guise
Julia
1838
1930
Patient #
7338*
5666*
County
Cuyahoga
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Grave Book notes suicide by hanging. Admission
1918
Records are missing. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 28, born 1889, resident
of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of AustroHungary and married with two sons. The 1920
Census shows him as 35, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Hungary, naturalized
in 1910, machine hand, wife Mary (30) and
children Steve (10), Joe (8) and Mary (2). Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 17, 1925. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
suicide by hanging and burial on April 29, 1925.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 60, resident of Newport
Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Germany, servant, single, could read but not write
and living with the Harry Hays family. The 1920
Census shows her as 82 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died February 8,
1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on February
10, 1930. Find a Grave shows she was born in
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
719
506
Name
Born
Died
F Guy
Victoria
1866
1945
F Gwynne
Lucinda
Alice
1868
1925
Patient #
County
4358:
4546*
Scioto:
Scioto
2196*
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1906: 1908 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 40,
1890
resident of Nile Township in Scioto Co OH,
domestic, uneducated, Catholic and 4 children.
Admitted November 7, 1906. Re-admission
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
her as 42, married with no children, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 53, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows her as 63, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census
shows her as 63, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her as
about 79 (b. about 1866), black, committed from
Scioto County OH, native of US, married to
William Guy, suffered from General
Arteriosclerosis and died of Chronic Myocarditis
and Myocardial Degeneration on April 30, 1945
and buried May 3, 1945. The Asylum Grave Book
h
f d th
Ch i The
M 1900
diti
d
Admission
Records
are missing.
Census shows her as 31, native of Ohio, married
with one child, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 42,
married with one child, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum.Ohio Deaths shows her as
Gwynn and died July 12, 1925. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Exhaustion
and burial on July 14, 1925.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1
762
291
Name
F Hackworth
Harriett
M Hagardey
Nicholas
Born
Died
1885
1950
1898
Patient #
County
4861*:
6257*
Scioto:
Athens
2207*
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1912: 1923 Private headstone. Admission Records are
1889
missing. The 1920 Census shows her as 28,
resident of Athens in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, servant, could read and write and living with
Fred Bush (50, "Athens Messenger" editor), wife
Georgia (48) and daughter Marian (18). The 1930
Census shows her as 44, single, could read and
write and a patient in The Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 53, single and a patient in
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Hagardy and died November 3, 1898. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November 4,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
506
1066
Name
Born
Died
M Hailer
Joseph
1866
1913
M Haines
James
1881
1957
Patient #
A4266
4856
County
Lawrence
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission REcords show him as 34, resident of
1906
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, black hair, black eyes, laborer, married but
separated, good education, Catholic, bordering on
violent, and sister in Asylum. Admitted October
15, 1903. The 1870 Census shows him as Hyler,
3, resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Joseph (45, saloon
keeper), mother Pauline (35, keeping house),
Anna (7), Mary (4) and John (2). The 1880
Census shows him as 14, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, nail mill worker,
living with father Joseph (57, rolling mill worker),
mother Polly (46, keeping house), Anna (17),
Mary (15), John (12), Henry (8) and Lizzie (6). The
1900 Census shows him as Hiler, 34 (b. March
1866), resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, nail feeder, married 1 year, could
read and write, living with wife Maud (24) and step
daughter Ella Williams (8). The 1910 Census
shows him as 44, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Athens County
D
th h Records
h di show
d S him
t as
b 25,
18 resident
1913 Th
Admission
of
Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
black hair, brown eyes, 5' 5", 145 lbs., shoe
worker, single, common education, Protestant and
relative Nancy Jane Haines of Portsmouth in
Scioto Co OH. Admitted June 16, 1906. The 1900
Census shows him as 19, show worker, single,
could read and write, living with mother Nancy
(42) and Maggie (16, shoe worker). The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as a patient in
the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 48,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
828
Name
Born
Died
F Hake
Eliza
1880
1966
Patient #
8162*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Has headstone with name and dates.
1
104
M Halahay
James
1822
1884
316
Fairfield
1874
1
201
M Halbgewa
ch Jacob
1840
1891
814
Adams
1878
1
41
F Hall
Adaline
1854
1884
925
Meigs
1879
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows an Eliza as 38, resident of Niles in
Trumbull Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, single,
could read and write and living with brother-inlaws Hofius family. The 1940 Census shows her
as 58, former resident of Cleveland, native of
Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her as 80, former resident of
Cleveland OH, married and died June 22, 1966.
Admission Records show him as 52, resident of
Pleasant Township in Fairfield Co OH and had
been in an asylum earlier. Admitted September
29, 1874. The 1880 Census shows him as 58,
native of Ireland, former laborer, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 17,
Admission Records show him as 38 and resident
of Liberty Township in Adams Co OH. Admitted
November 19, 1878. The 1880 Census shows him
as Jacob Halbgewach, 40, native of Germany,
former laborer, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 13,
1891. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
October 15, 1891.
Admission Records show her as 25, married with
three children “two living separate from her
husband,” admitted September 3, 1879. The
1880 Census shows her as 26, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
October 5, 1884. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on October 7, 1884.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
709
M Hall
Albert
1868
1926
2241*:
2427*
Clermont: 1889: 1890
Washingto
n
1
467
M Hall
J.O.B.
1829
1911
4552
Guernsey
1904
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 17, resident of Richland
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Richard (58, farmer), mother Nancy
(48, keeping house), Jepthath (23, farm hand)
and Rufus (14). The 1900 Census shows him as
32 (b. April 1868), native of Ohio, former laborer,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 54,
single and a patient of the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died February 18, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on February 19, 1926.
Admission Records show him as 75, resident of
Wills Township in Guernsey Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, farmer, single, and
Protestant. Admitted December 14, 1904. The
1910 Census shows him as 53, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died June 23, 1911. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Traumatic Septicaemia and burial on June 26,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
446
844
Name
Born
Died
M Hall
James M.
1862
1909
M Hall
Jesse S.
1872
1935
Patient #
County
4920: 5120 Clinton:
Clinton
5925*:
6079*:
6470*
Yr Admitted Comments
1906: 1908 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
Washingto 1913: 1913:
n:
1915
Washingto
n
him as 44, resident of Marion Township in Clinton
Co OH formerly of Blanchester, stone mason,
married, Orthodox, suicidal, and possible wife
Elizabeth Hall of Blanchester. Admitted October
26, 1906. Re-admitted April 20, 1908 as 46,
brown hair, brown eyes, 154 lbs., 5' 8", stome
mason, married to Elizabeth Hall, and Protestant.
The 1870 Census shows him as 7, resident of
Jefferson Township in Clinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Solomon (48, farm
laborer), mother Martha (39, keeping house),
Albert (17, farm laborer), Martha (16,
keepinghouse), Amanda (15), Perry (12) and
Mary (10). The 1880 Census shows him as 18,
resident of Clinton Valley in Clinton Co OH, native
of Ohio, laborer, living with father Solomon (58,
laborer), mother Martha (49, keeping house) and
Stephen Snell (12, boarder). The 1900 Census
shows him as 31, resident of Marion Township in
Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, stonemason, could
read and write, living with wife Lizzie (30), Stella
(12)
M
(10)
B lare(7)
H (3)
L 1920
(7
Admission
Records
missing.
The
Census shows him as 48 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 58,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Coronary Thrombosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
570
208
Name
M Hall Perry
F Hall
Susan
Born
Died
1858
1917
1864
1902
Patient #
6683*
3385
County
Clinton
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1900
Census shows him as 12, resident of Jefferson
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Solomon (48, farm laborer), mother
Martha (39, keeping house), Albert (17, farm
laborer), Martha (16), Amanda (15), Mary (10) and
Barnes (7). The 1880 Census indicates him as 22,
laborer, boarding with George T. Sheppard. The
1900 Census shows him as 39, resident of Marion
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, stone
mason, married 6 years, could read and write and
living with wife Louisa (35). The 1910 Census
indicates him as 52, brick layer, native of Ohio,
parents natives of Ohio, married 16 years to
Louisa (45). Ohio Deaths shows he died October
1, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Spinal Sclerosis and burial on
October 5, 1917. James Hall in grave #446 is his
b
th
Headstone
missing. Admission Records show
her as 36, land lady, resident of Athens Township
in Athens Co OH, married, common education,
admitted March 27, 1900. 1900 Census indicates
her as 36 (b. June 1864), married, native of Ohio,
parents natives of Pennsylvania, could read and
write. The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died June 9, 1902. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on June 11, 1902.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
792
463
Name
Born
Died
M Hall
Lorenza
1900
1931
F Halpin
Mary
1849
1921
Patient #
9009*
3287
County
Lawrence
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1931 BLACK. Headstone backwards. Admission
1899
Records are missing. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 18, born 17 January
1900, resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH,
employed at Dayton Media and nearest relative
Elizabeth Huston. Ohio Deaths shows he died
December 10, 1931. The Death Certificate shows
him as 31 (b. 1900), black, committed from
Lawrence County OH, native of Ironton OH, father
Peter Hall of Alabama, mother Elizabeth
(Hoskins) of Ohio, single, suffered from Syphilis
and died of General Paralysis of the Insane on
December 10, 1931 and buried December 12,
1931. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as General Paralysis of the Insane and
Admission Records show her as 50, resident of
Washington Township in Clinton Co OH, native of
Ireland, in country 15 years, farmer's wife and
Catholic. Admitted July 22, 1899. The 1900
Census shows her as 50, native of Ireland,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 61,
native of Ireland, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 70, native of Ireland, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 26, 1921. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Intestitial Nehpritis and burial on January
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
88
Name
Born
Died
F Halterman
Mariah
1841
1890
Patient #
615
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1877 Admission records show her as 36, resident of
2
808
M Hamilton
Benjamin
L.
1894
1933
9330*
Scioto
1932
2
883
M Hamilton
Charles
1869
1936
9198*
Athens
1932
Lick Township in Jackson Co OH, youngest child
2, admitted February 2, 1877. 1880 Census
indicates her as 40, keeping house, native of
Ohio, parents natives of Ohio, living as daughterin-law in the house of David (71, farmer), Mahala
(61, wife), Mathew (25), George (20), Aaron (7),
Elizabeth (30, servant), Mary (23, servant), and
(Myrta (2). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Maria and died August 27,
1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 24, resident of
Red Bush KY, native of Kentucky, teacher and
farmer, single, blue eyes and dark hair. The 1920
Census shows him as 26, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky, steel plant
time keeper, single, could read and write,
boarding with Bernard Wallin. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as General paralysis
of teh Insane and burial on January 18, 1933.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 51, resident of Athens
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, uncle of Charles Daily (34,
farmer), Estella (35), Orvile (10) and Pearl (6).
The 1930 Census shows him as 62, resident of
Lodi Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, single, could read and write and living with
sister Louisa Dailey (64, widow). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on December 1, 1936.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
730
196
Name
Born
Died
M Hamilton
John W.
1873
1927
F Hamilton
Maggie
1871
1901
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2638*:
4032
Ross: Ross 1892: 1902 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. Re-
3235*
Lawrence
1899
admitted May 29, 1902 as 29, resident of Paxton
Township in Ross Co OH, no occupation, single,
medium education, and Methodist. The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 45, born in
1873 and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 46, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died September 21, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cancer of
Intestine and burial on September 22, 1927.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 29 and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died April [?] 3, 1901. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 4,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
640
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Hamilton
Minerva
1856
1937
359: 4106
County
Hocking:
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1904 Admission Records show her as 18 and resident
of Marion Township in Hocking Co OH. Admitted
November 3, 1874. Re-admitted December 20,
1904 as AKA Minnie, 47, resident of Marion
Township in Hocking Co OH, in state 20 years,
gray hair, blue eyes, 5' 5 1/4", housework, single,
fair education, Protestant and no children. The
1860 Census shows her as 5, resident of Marion
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father David (35, farmer), mother Mary (33),
Noah (13), Elizabeth (11), Anna (9), Amos (2) and
John Kinney (12). The 1870 Census shows her as
14, resident of Marion Township in Hocking Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with mother Mary (43,
keeping house), Noah (22, farmer), Elizabeth
(20), Anna (18), Amos (12) and Jacob (10). The
1880 Census shows her as 24, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900
Census shows her as 44, resident of Marion
Township, native of Ohio, no occupation and
single. The 1910 Census shows her as 53, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Th 1920 C
h
h
62 i l
ld
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
722
Name
Born
Died
F Hamilton
Virginia
1913
1945
Patient #
8127*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 7, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Thomas (39, blast furnace foreman), mother Rose
(33), Clarence (13), Thomas (2) and uncle William
Widdle (28). the 1940 Census shows her as 68,
former resident of Leatherwood OH, native of
West Virginia, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her as
about 74 (b. 1871), committed from Lawrence
County OH, native of West Virginia, married to
J.O. Hamilton and died of Senility, Senile
Psychosis (presbyphrenic type) on November 3,
1945 and buried November 6, 1945. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Senility,
1
182
F Hammond
Sarah
1900
1
224
F Hammond
Sarah
1903
2
732
M Hampton
John
1869
1927
6882*
Gallia
1918
Could be Sarah (3366, Meigs, 1900) -- see
grave # 224 The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died June 26, 1900. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 26,
Could be Sarah (3366, Meigs, 1900) -- see
grave # 182 The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on October 27, 1903.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 51, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died October 15, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on October 17, 1927.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
244
Name
Born
Died
M Hampton
Thomas
1849
1895
Patient #
199
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show him as transferred from
1
62
F Hanna
Similda
1839
1887
1113
Scioto
1881
1
50
F Hanover
Louisa
1840
1885
1551
Pike
1885
Longview Asylum, noted as "worse," admitted
March 24, 1874. The 1850 Census shows him as
1, resident of Wilkesville in Vinton Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father James (27, laborer),
mother Sarah (19), Hiram (5) and Ann (3). The
1860 Census shows him as 10, resident of
Wilkesville in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father James (39, farmer), Sarah (32), Hiram
(15), Ann (13), Levi (7), Almira (5) and Columbus
(2). The 1880 Census indicates him as 31, native
of Ohio, former farmer, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died June 12, 1895. The
Admission Records show her as 42, resident of
Vernon Township in Scioto Co OH, housekeeper,
married, Baptist and one sister insane. Admitted
August 8, 1881. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows her as Salinda and died
March 24, 1887. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on March 25, 1887.
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Marion Township in Pike Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, in state 32 years, housekeeper,
married, limited education, no religion and 5
children, youngest 13. Admitted August 25, 1885.
The 1870 Census shows a Lousia as 35, resident
of Madison Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, keeping house, living with husband
Philip (40, farm laborer), Peter (9), Elvira (7), Mary
(4) and Adaline (1). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died Novermber 11,
1885. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
316
499
Name
Born
Died
M Hardee
Marion
1859
1900
M Harding
Andrew
1853
1913
Patient #
3643
5733*
County
Lawrence
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission records show him as 40, resident of
1912
Union Township in Lawrence Co OH, laborer,
separated, poor education, Protestant and mother
an imbecile. Admitted December 5, 1899. The
1900 Census shows him as 29, native of Ohio,
former laborer, widower, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows him as Hardy and
died November 2, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on November 3, 1900.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 17, resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, native of Ohio, brick yard worker,
could read but not write, living with fatehr Peter
(50, hauls bricks), Lena (16, keeping house),
Pater (14) and John (12). The 1880 Census
shows an Andrew Harding as 28, resident of
Marion Township in Franklin Co OH, boarder and
a laborer. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 26,
1913. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Inanition and burial on April 28, 1913.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
1
288
M Harding
Harrison
1829
1898
584: 1905
Athens:
Athens
3
1103
M Hardwick
Edward
Lee
1885
1965
11829*
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1876:1887
Admission Records show him as 42, resident of
York Township in Athens Co OH and transferred
from the County Infirmary. Admitted September
16, 1876. Re-admitted January 25, 1887. The
1860 Census shows him as 31, resident of New
York City, native of Nova Scotia, stucco moulder,
living with father Benjamin (63, chemist),
Margarett (50), Maria (21), Alice (19), Beatrice
(14), Lalia (11), Abby (35), Margaret (12), Lucia
(8), Minnie (5) and six boarders. The 1880
Census shows him as 51, native of Nova Scotia,
gilder, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
him as Harris Hardings and died September 4,
1898. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
1946 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 14, resident of Point
Township in Pulaski Co KY, native of Kentucky,
could not read or write, living with father Sani-(34, laborer), mother Lee (28), Leslie (16), Emma
(12), Lizzie (11), Jolly (6), Rolla (4) and Frank (2).
The 1930 Census shows him as 38, resident of
Chester Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Kentucky, farmer, could read and write, living with
wife Bedie (25), Lena (16), Edward (5) and
Joseph (3). Ohio Deaths shows him as 80, former
resident of Vinton Co OH, married and died
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
788
133
Name
Born
Died
M Hardwick
Samuel
1875
1931
M Hardy
James
1780
1886
Patient #
8609*
1583
County
Meigs
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 Admission Records are missing. The World War I
1885
Draft Registration of 1918 shows him as George
Samuel, 43, born 1875, resident of Middleport in
Meigs Co OH, no occupation and blind the last six
weeks. The 1930 Census shows him as 47,
native of West Virginia, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died July 4, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General Paralysis of the
insane and burial on July 7, 1931.
?VETERAN?. Admission Records show him as 75
or 80, transferred from County Infirmary, native of
England, suicidal, and violent. Admitted January
3, 1885. The Gretna Green Scotish Marriage
Records shows a James marrying Ann Johnston
August 12, 1836 in Cumberland England. The
1808 Tax List shows a James as a resident of
Warren Township in Jefferson County. The 1810
Tax List for Ohio shows the only James as a
resident of Warren Township of Jefferson Co OH
who owned 50 acres in Range 2, Township 5,
Section 23 for a tax of $.50. The 1830 Census
shows a James in Cross Creek Township in
Jefferson Co OH. The 1840 Census shows one
James in Pickaway Co OH, one in Clermont, one
in Cuyahoga and one in Hamilton. The Passenger
and Immigration List for 1854 shows a James in
Ohio. The 1860 Census shows a James as 59,
resident of Syracuse Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of England, coal miner, could not read or
write, living with Joseph (17, coal miner), William
(10) and Jane (19). Athens County Infirmary
R
d i di t h
d itt d J
16 1876
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
876
268
Name
Born
Died
M Harkins
Herman
1890
1936
M Harmen
Daniel
1862
1897
Patient #
7846*
1830
County
Morgan
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1886
Census shows him as 11, resident of Morgan
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, at
school, could read and write, living with father
Damiel (66, no occupation), mother Sarah (59),
Evlin (34, laborer), Daniel (41, laborer), Bessie
(13) and Harriet (33). The 1910 Census shows
him as 21, resident of Morgan Township in
Morgan Co OH, single, no occupation, could read
and write, living with father Daniel (77, widowed),
Evlin (53, laborer) and Daniel (50, foundry
worker). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 28, resident of McConnelsville in
Mogan Co OH, general clerk, taking care of
father, tall, slender, blue eyes, gray hair and
weakly The 1920 Census shows him as 31,
resident of Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, grocery salesman, could
read and write, living with Evlin (63, widow) and
Damiel (60, no occupation). The 1930 Census
shows him as 40, single, native of Ohio, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
A
l
G Records
B k show
h him as 24,f dresident
th of
Admission
Salt Creek Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, single, common education and
Protestant. Admitted August 23, 1886. The 1880
Census shows him as 17, resident of Salt Creek
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, could read but not write, living with father
Joel (55, farmer), mother Jariah (53,
keepinghouse), Annah (20, laborer), Miles (17,
laborer) and Beacher (9). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows him as Harmon and
died June 11, 1897. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
837
Name
Born
M Harmon
George
Died
1934
Patient #
9668*
County
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1934 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2
370
F Harper
Jane
1836
1914
4988*
Athens
1912
2
479
F Harr
Hattie
1852
1922
6138*
Pickaway
1922
Census shows him as 7, native of Georgia, could
not read or write or speak English and a resident
of the Bureau of Juvenile Research in Columbus
OH. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease and burial
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 41, resident of York
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, could not read or write, living with
husband James (36, coal miner), Mary (14),
Charles (12), Viola (9), Rilla (7) and Sarah (2).
The 1910 Census shows her as 74, native of
Ohio, widow, had five children with four living and
a patient In the Athens County Infirmary. Ohio
Deaths shows she died November 27, 1914. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on November 30,
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 68, native of Ohio, divorced,
could read but not write and a patient in the
Pickaway County Infirmary. Ohio Deaths shows
she died January 30, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Bronchio
Pneumonia and burial in January 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1087
Name
Born
Died
M Harr
Thomas
1885
1962
Patient #
County
8131*:
9473*
Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1926: 1933 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1
341
M Harrington
James
1853
1903
3555
Clinton
1899
2
644
F Harris
Caroline
1864
1937
6876*
Jackson
1928
1
100
M Harris
Edward
1851
1883
1166*
Meigs
1881
Census shows him as 48, resident of New Boston
in Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky, monument
work foreman, could read and write, married to
Mary (52), children Lunata (21, teacher), Lucile
(15), William (14), Wilber (11), Loeda (8) and
Jonas (6). The 1940 Census shows him as 53,
native of Kentucky, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 76, formerly
of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, single and died
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 46, resident of Union Township in Clinton
Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, plasterer, single,
and Catholic. Admitted June 16, 1899. The 1900
Census shows him as 46, native of Pennsylvania,
former farmer, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 8, 1903.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 66, native of Virginia,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Tubercular Peritonitis and burial on
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1880 Census shows an Edward Harris, 30, black,
native of Virginia, resident of Salisbury Township
in Meigs Co OH, idiotic and in the Meigs County
Infirmary. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
67
641
Temple
2
449
Name
Born
Died
M Harris
John
1812
1880
M Harrison
Watson
Vanhorn
1872
F Harroll
Nellie
F Hart Mary
1921
Patient #
325
7039*
County
Washingto
n
1874 Admission Records show him as 62, resident of
Perry
1919
1920
Marietta in Washington Co OH, and transferred
from County Infirmary where lived for five years.
Admitted October 9, 1874. The 1860 Census
shows a John as 45, resident of Ludlow Township
in Washington Co OH, native of Virginia, farmer,
living with wife Nancey (56), Landon (11), Elias (9)
and Allen (7). The 1870 Census shows him as
58,native of Virginia, pauper and a resident of the
Washington County Infirmary. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on June 16, 1880.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 7, resident of Lambertville
in Hunterdon Co NJ, living with father Henry (47,
carter), mother Martha (44, keeping house), Elmer
(19, felt mill worker), Harriet (18), Carrie (16),
Willet (4) and Elmera (1). The 1900 Census
shows him as 28, resident of Lambertville in
Hunterdon Co NJ, native of New Jersey, rubber
shoe maker, single, could read and write, living
with mother Martha (62, widowed), William (23,
clerk) and Myra (21). The 1920 Census shows
him as 47, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died December 4, 1921.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of the insane and burial on
Not in Admissions Index. Buried August 11, 1986.
1986
1851
Yr Admitted Comments
5726*
Ross
1919 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1920 Census shows her as 69, unknown birth
place and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died February 6, 1920. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Artero
Sclerosis and burial on February 10, 1920.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1079
528
Name
Born
Died
M Hart
Solomon
D.
1906
1961
M Hart
William
Henry
1864
1914
Patient #
13073*
6272*
County
Unknown
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1953 Has headstone with name and dates.
1914
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows a Solomon as 14, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio,
could read and write, living with father Albert (47,
clerk), mother Annie (44), William (23, fruit
worker), Ralph (21, towel company foreman),
Harry (16, poultry driver), Sanford (11), Fannie
(19) and brother-in-law George Arain (24, painter).
Ohio Deaths shows he was 89, former resident of
Lawrence Co OH, single and died August 28,
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 16, resident of Salt Creek
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Elijah (49, farmer), Samantha (29,
keeping house), Ida (9), Adda (7) and Elijah (5).
The 1900 Census shows him as 38, resident of
Bloom Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm laborer, could read and write, living
with wife Isabel (39), Pearl (19, farm laborer), Ora
(14, house keeper), Blanch (12), Charles (10),
Ethel (5), Gracie (3) and Clarence (2). The 1910
Census shows a William Hart as 46, resident of
Bloom Township in Hocking Co OH, farmer,
married to Isabel (48), with son Charles (20,
laborer) and daughters Grace (13) and Lillian (8).
The US Army Register of Enlistments shows him
as 21, native of Scioto County, boatman, enlisted
at Cincinnati April 8, 1889 in the 2nd Artillery,
Company K, "Des." December 9, 1889. Ohio
Deaths shows he died December 20, 1914. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
A ti R
it ti
db i l
D
b 22
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
1107
M Harter
Joseph
1932
1966
Cuyahoga
1
341
F Hartley
Harriett
1878
1912
4824*
Ross
1911
3
803
F Hartline
Ella
1884
1961
9464*
Belmont
1945
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1940 Census shows him
as 8, resident of Cleveland OH, native of Ohio, in
first grade, living with uncle Lawrence (36, truck
driver), aunt Helen (39), Robert (9), Patricia (5)
and Richard (4). Ohio Deaths shows him as 34,
formerly of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, single
and died September 24, 1966.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 22, resident of Jefferson
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, married
nine with two children and one living, could read
and write, living with husband Sherman (29, farm
laborer) and William (9 months). Ohio Deaths
shows she died May 31, 1912. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on June 3, 1912.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 46, resident of Bridgeport in
Pease Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ohio, could read and write, living with husband
Charles (48, carpenter) and Emma (18). Ohio
Deaths shows her as 77, widow and died July 3,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
107
915
Name
Born
Died
M Hartnett
Thomas
1832
1884
M Harvey
John
1860
1939
Patient #
89*
2235*:
3766
County
Gallia
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
1889: 1900
Admissions Index shows him as Thomas Hartnett.
The Asylum Grave Book shows him as Thomas
Hartouth. US Naturalization Records shows a
Thomas Hartnett, born 1831 in Ireland, living in
Cambridge MA and naturalized on October 20,
1860, another Thomas living in Exeter NH who
arrived in 1848 and was naturalized in 1859. The
1860 Census shows a Thomas Hartnet as 28,
native of Ireland, resident of Thurman in Raccoon
Township in Gallia Co OH, grocer, living with wife
Mary Ann (21), William (2) and George (6
months). The 1880 Census shows him as
Thomas Hacknett, 49, native of Ireland, widower,
former coach ??, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died May 9[?],
1884. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
M
6 1884
Admission
Records are missing. Re-admitted as
40, resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single, poor
education, Protestant, mother & sister & brother
distressed, and father killed in the war. The 1910
Census shows him as 50, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 59, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 69, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
October 10, 1939. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
51
Name
Born
Died
F Harvey
Margaret
1830
1886
Patient #
1359
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Admission Records show her as 53, resident of
2
910
M Harvey
Vincent O.
1861
1939
2441*
Lawrence
1891
1
239
M Hatfield
Alfred
1828
1895
247
Perry
1874
Bristol Township in Morgan Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary and a widow. Admitted
December 19, 1883. The 1870 Census shows her
as 42, native of Ohio and a patient in the Morgan
County Infirmary. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died January 11, 1886.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1900 Census shows him as 39 (b. January 1861),
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows him as 49, native of
Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 58 and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 38,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died March 24,
1939. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as about 45, and formerly of the Toledo
Asylum. Admitted May 3, 1874. The 1860 Census
shows him as 31, insane and a patient in the
Licking County Infirmary. The 1870 Census shows
him as 45, resident of Thorn Township in Perry Co
OH, farm laborer, insane, living with Mahala
Kindle family. The 1880 Census shows him as 52,
native of Ohio, laborer and a patient of the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died February 8, 1895. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 10,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
482
335
Name
Born
Died
F Hatfield
Anna
1850
1923
F Haughay
Hannah
1833
1912
Patient #
3976*
4658
County
Fairfield
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1909
Census shows her as 69, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 78 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 11,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
Mitral Regurgitation and burial on March 13, 1923.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 76, resident of Wellston in Jackson Co OH,
parents born in Pennsylvania, gray hair, brown
eyes, 85 lbs., 5' 3/4", domestic, common
education, Protestant and no children. Admitted
September 14, 1909. The 1870 Census shows
her as 38, resident of Bloom Township in Scioto
Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, living with father
John (64), mother Mary (58), Mary (35), Rachel
(31), William (24), James (22), Mana (20),
Margaret (17) and Belle (15). The 1880 Census
shows her as 48, resident of Madison Township in
Vinton Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, living with
mother Mary (69), Mary (44), Rachel (40) and
William (34, laborer). The 1900 Census shows
her as 68, resident of Milton Township in Jackson
Co OH, single, could read and write, living with
brother William (54, coal miner) and Rachel (62).
The 1910 Census shows her as 76, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died February 12, 1912. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch i I t titi l N h iti
db i l
F b
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
606
378
Name
Born
Died
F Haught
Julia
1878
1934
M Hauple
Jacob
1845
1905
Patient #
4892*
3447
County
Monroe
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1898
Census shows her as 42 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 60,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tubercuolsis and burial on
Admission Records show him as 53, resident of
Liberty Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Bavaria but in Ohio for 30 years, transferred from
County Infirmary, gardner, married, moderate
education, Presbyterian, suicidal, and brother in
Asylum for over 30 years. Admitted September 6,
1898. The New York Passenger Lists shows him
as Jacob Heupel, 23, native of Bavaria and
arrived from Breman aboard the America on
November 2, 1868. The 1880 Census shows him
as Jacob Heupel, 35, resdient of Covington KY,
native of Bavaria, laborer, living with wife Cicillia
(38, keeping house), Louisa (15), Cicillia (10),
Peter (8), Jacob (3) and Emma (1). The 1900
Census shows him as Hauple, 55 (b. 1845),
native of Germany, former gardner, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 1,
1905
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
249
961
Name
Born
Died
M Hauss
Fredrick
1829
1895
M Haverilla
John
1883
1943
Patient #
2527*
11187*
County
Clermont
Guernsey
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
1942
missing. The 1870 Census shows a Fredrick
Hauss as 41, native of Germany, resident of Ohio
township, laborer, married to Caroline (26,
keeping house) with children Fredrick (12), Danie
(10), Caroline (8), Elizabeth (7), August (4), and
Spohia (5 months). The Ohio Roster indicates him
at an unknown age, entered the service on March
23, 1864 as a Corporal in the 67th OVI, Company
E and was discharged August 15, 1865 by order
of the War Department. This information is
confirmed by The National Park Service’s Civil
War Soldier and Sailors System. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted March 24, 1864
at Toledo, joined Regiment March 26, 1864, 18,
native of England, brick maker, 5’ 4”, dark
complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, $300 bounty,
sick in hospital at Point of Rocks August 16, 1864,
promoted to Corporal March 27, 1865, on furlough
June 29, 1865, listed as deserter August 14, 1865
but noted correction mustered out August 15,
1865. According to letter from his father to the
G
14are
t th
ti
f li1930
t
t
AdmissionhRecords
missing.
The
Census shows him as 47, native of Hungary,
immigrated in 1899, single, could read and write,
criminally insane and a patient in the Lima
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died May 21,
1942. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
402
423
238
Name
Born
Died
F Hawk
Amanda
1836
1917
F Hawkins
Albina
1852
M Hawkins
Lewis
Patient #
4587*
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 43, resident of Wilkesville in
Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house,
living father Jack Hawk (73, farmer), Francis (47,
farmer), Melissa (46) and David (30, farmer). The
1900 Census shows her as 63 (b. August 1836),
resident of Wilkesville in Vinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, could read and write and living with brother
David (49, farmer). The 1910 Census shows her
as 74, resident of Wilkesville in Vinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, own income, divorced, could read
and write, living with nephew Frank (23, farmer),
Carrie (24) and Nealie (1). Ohio Deaths shows
she died April 14, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Mitral Regurgitation and
1918
1895
906
Lawrence
1879 Admission Records show her as 27, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH and had
been earlier confined. Admitted June 26, 1879.
The 1880 Census shows her as Mary, 18,
married, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 58,
married with four children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Parenchymatous Nephritis and burial on August 8,
Not in Admissions Index. The only Hawkins prior
to 1895 is Leonard (2942*, Lawrence, 1894). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
him as Leonard and died January 1, 1895. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 1,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
316
Name
Born
Died
F Hawkins
Mary E.
1829
1910
Patient #
3316
County
Ross
2
663
F Hayden
Marie
1896
1940
8503*
Cuyahoga
2
558
M Hayes
Mordecai
1854
1917
633: 1794* Meigs:
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 BLACK. Admission Records show her as over 70,
1939
1877: 1886
transferred from the Ross County Infirmary, no
occupation, married, very limited education,
Catholic, violent, had several children. Admitted
October 13, 1899. The 1900 Census shows her
as 70 (b. 1830), native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 81 and a patient of the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
21, 1910. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Auto-Intoxication and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 24, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Michigan, accountant,
single and rooming at the house of Cora Blair.
Ohio Deaths shows she died January 26, 1940.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Lobar Pneumonia and burial on January 27, 1940.
Admission Records show him as 23, and resident
of Bedford Township in Meigs Co OH. Admitted
February 7, 1877. Re-admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows him as 27,
native of Ohio, former farmer and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows him as 50,
single, former farmer, native of Ohio, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Lobar Pneumonia and burial on May 1, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
399
Name
Born
Died
F Hays
Sarah Ann
1852
1917
Patient #
3516
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
2
368
F Haines
Mary A.
1847
1914
46
Lawrence
1874
1
71
F Hazell
Mary
1832
1888
1464
Noble
1884
her as 46, resident of Hillsboro in Liberty
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Clermont
County, married, poor education, housewife,
Christian Church, only child died at 7 months.
Admitted April 8, 1901. The 1900 Census shows
her as 47 (b. December 1852), resident of
Hillsboro in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write and living with husband Joel (54,
day laborer). The 1910 Census shows her as 55,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 30,
1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
Admission Records show her as Haynes, 24 and
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH.
Admitted February 18, 1874. The 1900 Census
shows her as 53, native of Kentucky, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 63, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her as Haines and died August 2,
1914. The Asylum Grave Book shows her as
Haines, cause of death as Acute Dysentery and
burial on August 5, 1914.
Admission Records show her as about 43,
resident of Buffalo Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Noble County, housewife, married, no
education, Protestant and no children. Admitted
December 17, 1884. The 1880 Census shows her
as 48, resident of Buffalo in Noble Co OH, native
of Ohio, keeping house, wife of Robert (57,
painter). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died September 24, 1888.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1039
648
Name
Born
Died
M Hebner
Charles
M Hedges
Joseph
1877
1949
Patient #
12377*
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1949 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
1843
1922
4762
Fairfield
1906 Admission Records show him as 63, resident of
1
486
M Helton
Frank
1858
1912
5644*
Gallia
1911
1
28
F Henderso
n Ann
1831
1883
697*
Lawrence
1877
1
463
M Henderso
n Harry
1911
5503*
Ross
1910
Greenfield Township in Fairfield Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, divorced, limited education, no
religion, violent and destructive. Admitted January
24, 1906. The 1910 Census shows him as 67,
native of Ohio, divorced, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 66, native of Ohio, divorced, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 10, 1922. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia (Senility) and burial on April
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1910 Census shows him as 52, native of West
Virginia, resident of Gallipolis Township in Gallia
Co OH, mulatto, laborer, no education, living with
wife Nannie (33) and Hattie (8). Ohio Deahts
shows he died June 2, 1912. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on June 4, 1912.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census indicates her as 49, single, native of Ohio.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 28,
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died January 22, 1911. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Acute
Endocarditis and burial on January 24, 1911.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
415
Name
Born
Died
M Henderso
n Joseph
W.
1851
1907
1864
1
484
M Henderso
n William
1
176
M Herbert
Isem
Patient #
1673*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 49, born
in 1851, native of Ireland, miner, no education and
a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 15,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
October 16, 1907.
Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
Center Township in Noble Co OH, parents from
Pennsylvania, blue eyes, brown hair, 168 lbs., 5'
9", and driller. Admitted September 31, 1909. The
1900 Census shows him as 36, resident of Marion
Township in Noble Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, oil well driller, married 9 years,
could read and write, living with wife Eva (32),
Marie (8), Joseph (5) and Clair (9 months). The
1910 Census shows him as 49, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died May 11, 1912. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
1912
5337
Noble
1909
1890
2274*
Clermont
1889 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows him as
Isam and died March 2, 1890. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on March 3, 1890.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
342
Name
F Herb
Dordie
2
902
M Herman
John
1
273
F Herre
Mary
1
258
F Herrick
Mary
Born
Died
1852
1912
Patient #
1380
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Headstone missing. The Admissions Index
1938
1871
1907
3879
Meigs
1904
1906
4218
Belmont
1905
shows her as Herb. Admission Records show her
as Herb, 32, housewife, native of Germany,
resident of Marion Township in Noble Co OH for
three years, married, ordinary education,
Lutherian, sister insane and had four children.
Admitted March 20, 1884. The 1900 Census
shows her as Dardie, 48 (b. February 1852),
married with four children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as Dordia, 58, married with four
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths show her as Dordie and
died July 8, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book
Could be John G. (#5715, Scioto, 1912) or
John #2 (#8902*, Stark, 1930) Ohio Deaths
shows him as Herman and died April 7, 1938.
The Asylum Grave Book shows him as Herman,
cause of death as Intestinal Obstruction and and
Admission Records show her as 33, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, gray eyes,
brown hair, house wife, married, Catholic and 3
children. Admitted January 18, 1904. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on April 24, 1907.
Admission Records show her as about 60,
resident of Richland Township in Belmont Co OH,
native of Bohemia, transferred from County
Infirmary, housewife, widow, Catholic and cannot
speak English. Admitted September 11, 1905.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died July 28, 1906. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on July 30, 1906.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
138
860
Name
Born
Died
F Hess
Nancy
1838
1895
M Hess
Ross J.
1892
1936
Patient #
1204
5791*
County
Guernsey
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show her as 44, resident of
1912
Wills Township in Guernsey Co OH, native of
Guernsey Co OH, housekeeper, widow, ordinary
education, Protestant, 4 children youngest 14, and
several distant relations insane. Admitted July 21,
1882. The 1870 Census shows a Nancy as 30,
resident of Wills Township in Guernsey Co OH,
native of Ohio, domestic servant living with
daughter Josephine (3) and the William Smith
family. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died May ??, 1895. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 16,
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 25, from Sitka OH, single, deaf and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 27 and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 37, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Hernia and
burial on February 20, 1936.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
O.U.
2
465
Name
Born
Died
F Hester
Martha
1853
1916
F Hicks
Margaret
1865
1921
Patient #
5333*
2089*:
3216
County
Ross
Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 Given to O.U. No grave number. Admission
1889: 1899
Records are missing. The 1880 Census shows
her as 27, resident of Buckskin Township in Ross
Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
husband Daniel (32, farmer), Lizzie (2) and
"infant" (1 month). The 1900 Census shows her
as 47, resident of Buckskin Township in Ross Co
OH, native of Pennsylvania, living with husband
James D. (51, farmer), Harvey (14) and James D.
(82, farmer). The 1910 Census shows her as 57,
resident of Buckskin Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, mother of three children,
could read and write, living with husband Daniel
(61, laborer) and Harvey (23, laborer). Ohio
Deahts shows she died January 16, 1916. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 17,
Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
January 7, 1899 as 35, resident of Washington
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from County Infirmary, no occupation,
single, can read, Protestant and no children. The
1900 Census shows her as 34 (b. June 1865),
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 55, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Typhoid Fever and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
Removed
2
726
350
652
Name
Born
Died
M Hicks
Nicholas
1869
1927
M Hill Joel
M Hill
Lorenzo
D.
XXXX
1852
1903
1922
Patient #
4703
XXXX
7234*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show him as 36, resident of
Belmont
XXXX
Jackson
XXXX
Richland Township in Belmont Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, had been at Columbus
Asylum in 1898, Protestant, violent, and mother
simple minded. Admitted September 11, 1905.
The 1910 Census hsows him as 35, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 50, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 31, 1927. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on April 5, 1927.
Removed.
1921 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 68, resident of Liberty
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, cound read and write, living with Cora
Whaley (46, house keeper). Ohio Deaths shows
he died May 19, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Aortic Regurgitation
(Arterio Sclerosis) and burial on May 20, 1922.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
965
813
Name
M Himelrick
Fletcher
M Hindel
Oscar
Born
Died
1867
1943
1933
Patient #
11312*
County
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1943 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 32 (b. October 1867),
resident of Church District of Wetzel County WV,
native of West Virginia, farm laborer, could read
and write, living with wife Sarah (41) and Pearl
(10). The 1910 Census shows a Fletcher as 44,
resident of Church District in Wetzel County WV,
native of West Virginia, carpenter, married 24
years, could read and write, living with father
William (75), mother Julia (80), Spencer (39, farm
laborer), wife Sarah (49) and daughter Pearl (18).
The 1920 Census shows a Fletcher as 53,
resident of Church District in Wetzel County WV,
native of West Virginia, carpenter, widower, could
read and write, living with son-in-law Alford Cross
(26, farmer), Pearl (29), Verna (6) and Melvin (4).
Ohio Deaths shows he died November 21, 1943.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Arteriosclerosis - Cellulitis of left ??? and
b
N
b Index.
23 1943
Noti inl Admissions
The 1870 Census
shows an Oscar as 3, resident of Franklin
Township in Putnam County Indiana, native of
Indiana, living with father Reubin (31), mother
Mary (31), Andrew (5) and Hettie (1). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
hemorrhage and burial on August 11, 1933.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
920
Name
Born
Died
M Hines
Michael
D.
1863
1940
Patient #
4848
County
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show him as about 44,
2
520
F Hippe
Angelica
1843
1926
6165*
Scioto
1922
2
845
M Hirsh
William
1855
1935
5735*
Franklin
1912
resident of Lancaster in Fairfield Co OH, native of
Ireland, bridge carpenter, single, Catholic, violent,
and homicidal. Admitted June 5, 1906. The 1910
Census shows him as 48, native of Ireland, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 57, native of Ireland, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 67, native of Ireland,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 76, resident of Nile
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Hesse,
single, immigrated in 1856, could read and write,
living with cousin Alex Lurch (68, farmer) and
Jeannette (18). Ohio Deaths shows she died May
14, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on May 15,
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 65, native of Germany and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 75, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
3
483
784
834
Name
Born
Died
M Hite
Wilbur
1851
1912
F Hobbs
Koneta
F Hochovar
Anna
1922
1955
Patient #
5558*
10828*
County
Fairfield
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1911 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1952
Census shows him as 19, resident of Thorn
Township in Perry Co OH, farm worker, living with
father Isaac (42, farmer), mother Elizabeth (34,
keeping house), Laura (12) and Caroline Wells
(20, seamstress). The 1880 Census shows him
as 29, resident of Walnut Township in Fairfield Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Isaac (53)
and Laura (22). The 1900 Census shows him as
48 (b. June 1851), resident of Walnut Township in
Fairfield Co OH, native of Ohio, stock buyer,
single, living with brother-in-law Benjamin Wilson
(52, restaurant keeper) and nephew Clay (17).
The 1910 Census shows him as 58, resident of
Walnut Township in Fairfield Co OH, native of
Ohio, no occupation, single, living with brother-inlaw Benjamin Wilson (61, mill laborer) and
nephew Clay (27, junk dealer). Ohio Deaths
shows he died April 26, 1912. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Aortic
R
it ti
dwith
b iname
l
Aand
il 29
1912
Has headstone
dates.
Admission Records are missing.
1890
1968
8560*
Cuyahoga
1939 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 29, native of Hungary,
single and a patient in the Cleveland Asulym.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 78, former resident of
Cleveland OH, single and died June 9, 1968.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
190
743
Name
Born
Died
F Hodson
Martha
1830
1901
M Hoffman
John
1842
1928
Patient #
1940*
3653
County
Clinton
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1899
Census shows her as 20, resident of Green
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Hezekiah (48, farmer), Ann (19),
Rebecca (10), Isaac (6) and Clara (8 months).
The 1860 Census shows her as 30, resident of
New Vienna in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio,,
seamstress and living with the Hussy family. The
1900 Census shows her as 69 (b. September
1830), single and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died February 11, 1901. The Asylum Grave
Admission Records show him as 57, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, married, fair education, and Protestant.
Admitted December 22, 1899. The 1860 Census
shows a John W. as 18, resident of Barlow
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
carpenter, living with father David (53, carpenter),
mother Sarah (44), David (20, carpenter), Rich
(16, carpenter), Samuel (13), Francis (11), Ruth
(6) and Edward (3). The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a John as 21, enlisting at
Nashville in the 2nd US Artillery, Company M on
December 11, 1862 and discharged June 6, 1864.
The US Army Register of Enlistments shows a
John P as 26, farmer, enlisting December 14,
1867, serving in the 28th Infantry Company C and
19th Infantry Company I and discharged
December 17, 1870. Ohio Deaths shows he died
May 26, 1928. The Asylum Grave Book shows
f d th
C b lH
h
d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
305
Name
Born
Died
M Hoffman
Lew
1853
1899
2
660
M Hohenstei
n Fred
1853
1922
1
138
M Hohn
Nicholas
1806
1887
Patient #
3452
1411
County
Athens
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1883
him as 45, resident of Trimble Township in Athens
Co OH, music teacher, widower, common
education, and Protestant. Admitted October 3,
1898. The 1900 Census shows a Louis Hoffman,
51, born 1849, former farmer, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum.?? The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died December 15, 1899. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on December 16, 1899.
Not in Admissions Index. The 1920 Census
shows him as 67, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Archives. Ohio Deaths shows he
died November 12, 1922. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic Spinal
Muscular Atrophy and burial on November 15,
Admission Records show him as 77, resident of
Belpre in Washington Co OH, native of Germany,
married, fair education, Catholic, and violent.
Admitted August 9, 1883. The 1870 Census
shows him as Honn, 65, resident of Belpre in
Washington Co OH, native of Germany, butcher,
living with wife Margaret (41, keeping house),
Charles (4) and Rachel Look (20). The 1880
Census shows him as 70, resident of Belpre in
Washington Co OH, native of Holland, butcher,
could not read or write, living with wife Margaret
(40, keeping house), Charles (13) and Nicholas
(4). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows him as Hohrr and died July 10, 1887. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 12,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
48
311
Name
Born
Died
F Holbert
Amanda
1866
1885
M Holeran
James
1842
1900
Patient #
County
1167: 1400 Athens:
Athens
2978
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1882: 1884 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 16,
1895
native of Athens County, no occupation, single, no
education, no religion, violent and no children.
Admitted March 10, 1882. Re-admitted May 27,
1884 as 18, resident of Rome Township in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, no occupation, single, can
read a little, no religion, homicidal, violent and no
children. The 1870 Census shows her as 4,
resident of Barlow Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with Bathsheba (34,
keeping house), Eliza (13), Ellen (9), James (7),
Joseph (5) and John (2). The 1880 Census shows
her as 14, resident of Rome Township in Athens
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with John (47),
Susan (28), Ellen (18), James (17), Joseph (16),
John (12), Mark (2) and Ester (3 months). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died June 16, 1885. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
J show
16 1885
Admission
him as 53, resident of
Pike Township in Perry Co OH, had been in
Central Asylum from May through August 1894,
single, and Catholic. Admitted April 6, 1895. The
Ohio Roster shows a James, 21, enlisted as a
Private November 5, 1861 in the 22nd OVI
Company C and was discharged August 18, 1862.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows him as Holran and died March 15, 1900.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
462
Name
F Holland
Eliza
Born
Died
Patient #
1848
1921
461: 4101
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Guernsey: 1875: 1904 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 24 or
25, resident of Cambridge Township in Guernsey
Guernsey
Co OH, could read and write, Methodist, and
dangerous to others. Admitted August 27, 1875.
Re-admitted December 14, 1904 as 59, resident
of Wills Township in Guernsey Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, housewife, married,
Protestant, and dangerous to others. The 1870
Census shows her as 22, mulatto, native of Ohio,
helps mother, living in Cambridge with Father
Nelson (64, journeyman tanner, native of Virginia,
mulatto) and mother Nancy (54, housekeeper,
native of Virginia, mulatto). The 1910 Census
shows her as 64, married with no children, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 74, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 5, 1921. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Artero Aclerosis and burial on January 11, 1920.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1010
Name
M Holland
George E.
Born
Died
1887
1946
Patient #
10114*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
him as 12, resident of Harrison Township in Perry
Co OH, living with mother Nancy (50, house
keeper) and Ellen (15). The 1910 Census shows
him as 23, resident of Harrison Township in Perry
Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner, married 1 year,
living with mother Nancy (60), sister Dozy Garrett
(25) and nephew Otis (3). The 1920 Census
shows him as 33, resident of Harrison Township
in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, miner, divorced,
could read and write, living with mother (69) and
son Otis Garett (13). The 1930 Census shows him
as 43, resident of Harrison Township in Perry Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, married at age 32,
could read and write, not a veteran, living with wife
Gladys (23, married at age 15), Raymond (5) and
Martha (3). The 1940 Census shows him as 53,
former resident of Crooksville in Perry Co OH,
native of Ohio, divorced, and a patient in the
Asylum. Ancestry Family Tree shows he was
married (1909) to and divorced (1911) from Lola
L
(1891 ) d
i d (1911) t M
t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
643
Name
F Holland
Mary
Born
Died
1859
1937
Patient #
1319:
1638:
2088*:
2452*:
3037:
3580:
4322:
5461*
County
Perry:
Perry:
Perry:
Perry:
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1883: 1886:
1889: 1892:
1897: 1901:
1906: 1916
Admission Records show her as 24, resident of
Pleasant Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Ohio, no occupation, single, common education,
Protestant, violent and no children. Admitted
August 10, 1883. Re-admitted June 18, 1886 as
28, native of Ohio, house work, single, very limited
education, Methodist, violent and no children. 2nd
& 3rd Re-admission Records are missing. Readmitted August 13, 1897 as a resident of
Pleasant Township in Perry Co OH and had been
discharged from Asylum in October 1894. Readmitted September 2, 1901 as 42, resident of
Pleasant Township in Perry Co OH, domestic,
single, Baptist, and had been living with W.A.
Ashbaugh. Re-admitted July 2, 1906 as 46,
resident of Pleasant Township in Perry Co OH,
house work, brown hair, blue eyes, 152 lbs., 5' 1",
single, Methodist, and living with cousin C.F.
Ashbaugh. Last Re-admission Records are
missing. The 1910 Census shows her as 50,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 60,
i l
ld
d d it
d
ti t i th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1011
84
Name
Born
Died
M Holliday
John
1886
1947
F Holliday
Martha
1851
1890
Patient #
5417*
1730
County
Monroe
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1886
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
him as 13 (b. October 1886), resident of Summit
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio,
adopted, could read and write, living with John
Gramlich (59, farmer) and Adaline (53). The 1910
Census shows him as 22, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the County
Infirmary. The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 30, former resident of Cameron in
Adams Township in Monroe Co OH, single,
medium build, medium height, blue eyes, light
brown hair and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 32, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 42, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 52, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The Death Certificate shows him
about 59 (b. about 1888), committed from Monroe
County OH, native of US, laborer, single and died
of Myocarditial Degeneration due to Chronic
Parenchymatous Nephritis on January 26, 1947
d b i d Records
J
28
1947
Admission
show
her as 35, resident of
Pike Township, native of England, in state 10
years, no occupation, married, limited education,
Protestant and no children. Admitted September
29, 1886. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died June 25 [?}, 1890. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
292
Name
Born
Died
M Hollister
B. Frank
1856
1898
Patient #
2888*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1894 Admission Records are missing. 1880 Census
1
33
F Holmes
Ellen
1827
1883
1102
Lawrence
1881
1
236
F Holmes
Harriett
1837
1904
3307
Athens
1899
indicates him as 24, a baggage master, native of
Ohio, father native of Connecticut, mother native
of Ohio, father Whiting B. (65, marble cutter)
mother Aurelia R. (61 keeping house) sibs Harry
(22), Charles (19), and Mattie (17). 1860 Census
indicates him as 5. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died November 29,
1898. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
November 30, 1898.
Headstone missing. BLACK. Admission Records
show her as 54, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Kentucky, in state 30
years, housekeeper, married but separated,
Methodist, "formerly a Slave," at least 1 child.
Admitted June 28, 1881. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on November 10, 1883.
Admission Records show her as 62, resident of
Dover Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
had been in County Infirmary, housewife, widow,
common education, Protestant. Admitted October
3, 1899. The 1900 Census shows her as 61,
native of Ohio, married with three children, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 3, 1904.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
591
321
1038
Name
Born
Died
M Holmes
William D.
1875
1918
F Holsinger
Emily J.
1855
M Holsinger
Forest
1906
1911
1949
Patient #
County
4496:
5405*:
6008*
Highland:
Highland:
Highland
1552
Adams
8569*
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1904: 1910: Admission Records show him as 29, resident of
Dodson Township in Highland Co OH, native of
1913
1885
1929
Ohio, brown eyes, brown hair, 5' 7 1/2", sign
painter, single, fair education, Protestant, aunt
died in Asylum, and grandmother Margaret
Holmes of Lynchburg, OH. Admitted August 30,
1904. 1910 and 1913 Admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 25 (b.
May 1875), resident of Dodson Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, hotel waiter,
single, could read and write and living with
grandmother Margaret (70, landlady). The 1910
Census shows him as 34, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died October 28, 1918.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia (Influenza) and burial on
O
b 31Records
1918 show her as 29, living in
Admission
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, married,
some education, Baptist, a housewife, had six
children – youngest five months, admitted August
26, 1885. The 1910 Census lists her as 54, white
female, married with six children, could not read
or write, native of United States, and in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as General Miliany Tuberculosis and burial
on March 15, 1911. Private stone installed
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 22, native of Kentucky,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 32,
native of Kentucky, single and a patient in the
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1110
Name
M Holsinger
Thomas
Born
Died
1904
1967
Patient #
9199*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1932 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 5, resident of Lewis County
KY, native of Kentucky, living with father Thomas
(31, laborer), mother Tilda (30), Arthur (9), Dewey
(7), Floyd (3) and Bertha (2). The 1920 Census
shows him as 15, resident of Washington
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Thomas (43, lumber camp
laborer), mother Matlidie (38), Arthur (19, tile plant
worker), Dewey (17, tile plant worker), Floyd (13),
Berthie (11), Carl (7), Marthie (4) and Edward (7
months). The 1930 Census shows him as 24,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Kentucky, timber worker, single, could not read or
write, living with father Thomas (52, timber
worker), mother Tilda (49), Carl (18, timber
worker), Edward (11) and Louise (6 months). The
1940 Census hsows him as 35, native of
Kentucky, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as 63, formerly of Scioto
C
t
i l
d di d N
b 12 1967
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
453
567
Name
Born
Died
M Holt
Henry
1870
1910
M Holt John
1863
1917
Patient #
3922
4406*
County
Ross
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 26,
1904
resident of Buckskin Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, no occupation, single, poor
education, suicidal and violent, and brother in
Asylum. Admitted August 28, 1901. The 1880
Census shows him as 10, resident of Paxton
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Evans (40, farmer), mother Louisa
(34), John (5), Mary (3) and Theodore (1). The
1900 Census shows him as 30, resident of Scioto
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer
and servant, single, could read and write, living
with Eliza Poe (45, capitalist), Maranda Poe (74),
Eff Kirkpatrick (85, lodger) and William England
(28, servant). Ohio Deaths shows he died April
14, 1910. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Acute Ditalation of Heart and burial on
A
il 16 1910
Admission
Records are missing but packet notes
he was transferred from the Columbus Asylum.
The 1900 Census shows him as 37, native of
Ohio, former farmer, single and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him
as 47, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial
on September 5, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
7
790
Name
Born
Died
F Hood
Elizabeth
1832
1880
F Hood
Hattie
1868
Patient #
816
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1878 Admission Records show her as 46, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH and had a
son die. Admitted July 3, 1878. The 1870 Census
shows her as 35, resident of Perry Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Kentucky, keeping
house, could not read or write, living with husband
Albert (54, iron miner), Sarah (19), Joseph (18,
coal miner), George (15), Polly (13), William (12)
and George Sanders (7). The 1880 Census
shows her as 49, native of Kentucky, married and
a patient in the Asylum. The same Census shows
her as 45, resident of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Kentucky, insane, living with husband
Albert (63), Sarah (30, dress maker), Polly
Williams (23) and son-in-law John Williams (23,
rolling mill worker). The Asylum Grave Book
1957
6076*
Fairfield
1921 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1900
Census shows her as 33, resident of Lancaster in
Fairfield Co OH, native of Ohio, seamstress,
single, living with Mariah (53), brother Frank (32,
painter), brother Thomas (27, painter) and aunt
Janey Applegate (62). The 1910 Census shows
her as 41, resident of Lancaster in Fairfield Co
OH, native of Ohio, single, no occupation, living
with mother Mariah (62), brother Frank (42,
railroad worker) and brother Thomas (37, printer).
The 1920 Census shows her as 48, resident of
Lancaster in Fairfield Co OH, single, no
occupation, living with mother Mariah (74) and
brother Frank (50, railroad painter). The 1930
Census shows her as 61, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 66, native of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1084
676
Name
Born
Died
M Hook
John J.
1874
1962
F Hoop
Sarah E
1901
1941
Patient #
12339*
7499*
County
Morgan
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1949 Has headstone with name and dates.
1932
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as a farmer living
outside Beverly in Washington Co OH. The 1920
Census shows him as 45, resident of Center
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, divorced, could read and write, living with
brother Dolph (49, farmer) and sister-in-law Alice
(45). The 1930 Censuss shows him as 56,
resident of Center Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, divorced, could read
and writeand living with James Sherlock. Ohio
Deaths shows him as 87, formerly of Morgan
County, divorced and died May 22, 1962.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 39, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died January 24, 1941. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia
and burial on January 30, 1941.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
233
797
Name
Born
Died
F Hootzel
Rosa
1838
1904
F Hope
May
1882
1960
Patient #
3614
5830*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1901 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
Jackson
1920
Watertown in Washington Co OH and at least one
child. Admitted August 22, 1878. Re-admitted
November 6, 1901 as unknown age, resident of
Marietta Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Germany, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, widow, limited education, Protestant
and 2 sons of unknown age. The 1860 Census
shows a Rosa as 22, resident of Mason Township
in Mason County VA, native of Germany and living
with husband Martin (25). The 1870 Census
shows her as 30, resident of Belpre in
Washington Co OH, native of France, keeping
house, living with husband John (41, farm hand),
Mary (9), William (8), Anna (3), Charles (1) and
John (1 month). The 1880 Census shows her as
43, native of Germany, pauper, married and a
patient in the Washington County Infirmary (with
Peter, 70). The 1900 Census shows her as 60,
native of Germany, widow with one child, could
read but not write and a patient in the Washington
County Infirmary. The Asylum Grave Book shows
b
l
A il 19with
1904
Hasi headstone
name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 38, single, can not read or
write and was an inmate of the Jackson County
Infirmary. The 1930 Census shows her as 47,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 61, former resident of
Portage Co OH, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
was 78, former resident of Jackson in Jackson Co
OH, single and died April 26, 1960.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
879
470
Name
Born
Died
M Hope
James
1871
1936
M Hopper
John
1858
1911
Patient #
8451*
3728
County
Athens
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1900
Census shows him as 10, resident of Jackson
Township in Jackson CoOH, native of Ohio, could
not read or write, living with father Jack (40, coal
miner), mother Mary (36, keeping house), Jerry
(17), Charlotte (14), Hannah (7), William (3) and
Flora (2). The 1900 Census shows him as 29
(born March 1871), resident of Coal Township in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner,
single, could not read or write, living with mother
Mary (59, widow) and Mary (17). The 1910
Census shows him as 40, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient of the Jackson
County Infirmary. The 1930 Census shows him as
60, native of Ohio, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia
d b i l Records
O b show
19 him
1936as 42, resident of
Admission
Addison in Gallia Co OH, laborer, and very
religious. Admitted June 1, 1900. The 1900
Census shows him as 41, native of Ohio, 42,
former laborer, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The same Census shows
him as 42, resident of Addison Township in Gallia
Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, widower, could
read and write and boarding with Nancy Scyse
family. Ohio Deaths shows he died September 8,
1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
775
614
Name
Born
Died
M Horton
Lafayette
1850
1930
F Hosak
Anna
1899
1934
Patient #
7825*
7125*
County
Gallia
Mahoning
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
1930
Census shows him as 8, resident of District 7 in
Jackson County TN, living with father Robert (46,
day laborer), mother Sally (30), William (13) and
Mary (3). The 1880 Census shows him as 28,
resident of Green Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Virginia, laborer, living with wife Sarah
(28, keeping house) and Ida (8). The 1900
Census shows him as 50, born in 1850, resident
of Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Tennessee, farm laborer, could not read or write,
living with wife Sarah (63). The 1910 Census
shows him as 56, resident of Gallipolis Township
in Gallia Co OH, native of Tennessee, laborer,
could not read or write and living with wife Mary
(40). The 1920 Census shows him as Lafe, 50,
widower and divorced, could not read or write,
native of Ohio, and an inmate of the Gallia County
Infirmary. The 1930 Census shows him as 78 and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died July 21, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book
h
f d th
Ch i The
M 1930
diti
d
Admission
Records
are missing.
Census shows her as 31, native of Austria,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
September 24, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
539
Name
Born
Died
F Hoskins
Elizabeth
C.
1859
1927
Patient #
6644*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1926 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
2
625
M Hostettle
James
1864
1920
4158*
Gallia
1903
2
630
M Howard
James D.
1848
1921
1645
Vinton
1885
Census shows her as 51, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Virginia, second
marriage, no children, could read and write, living
with husband William (63, carpenter) and Ceola
(28, cigar maker). Ohio Deaths shows she died
November 21, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General Paralusis of the
insane and burial on November 21, 1927.
Cannot find first admission. Re-admission
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
him as 57, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 56, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died October 7, 1920. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Moist Gangrene (senile) of right foot and burial on
Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
Wilkesville in Vinton Co OH, in state for five years,
native of Virginia, farm hand, single, no education,
Baptist, suicidal and violent. Admitted July 6,
1885. The 1910 Census shows him as 60 and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 65, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum.Ohio Deaths shows he died
March 9, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death and Chronic Myocarditis and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
81
772
Name
Born
Died
F Howard
Martha
1852
1890
M Howard
Sylvester
1857
1930
Patient #
2123*
6347*
County
Gallia
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1915
Census shows her as 28, resident of Walnut
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping
house, husband William (30, Cabinet maker) and
children Eva (7) and Laura (5). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
April 15, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 3, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Hugh (48), mother Katherine (41),
Mary (24), Lucy (22), Sarah (18), Henretta (15),
George (10), Alabama (8) and Thomas (4). The
1870 Census shows him as 12, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, doing
chores, could not read or write, living with mother
Catherine (60, keeping house), Elizabeth (32,
helping mother), George (20, farm laborer),
Alabama (18, spinning), Thomas (14, farm
laborer) and Abram Ansel (6 months). The 1880
Census shows him as 22, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
living with mother Kate (66, widowed), Elizabeth
(44) and Jefferson (23). The 1920 Census
shows him as 64 and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 74, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died June 14, 1930. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch i M
diti
db i l
J
17 1930
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
202
329
Name
Born
Died
F Howe
Julia
1861
1901
F Howell
Anna
1866
1911
Patient #
3564
4749*
County
Scioto
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
1910
Wayne Township, native of Kentucky, in state 12
years, housewife, married, primary education,
Protestant, morphine addict, and 1 child aged 20.
Admitted July 20, 1901. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died August
30, 1901. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on August 31, 1901.
Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1870 Census shows her as 5,
resident of Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with fatehr Jacob (37, farm
laborer), mother Matilda (32, keeping house),
James (8), Nimrod (3) and William (4 months).
The 1880 Census shows her as 14, resident of
Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio,
could not read or write, living with grandmother
Nancy Henthouer (63, keeping house), uncle
Nimrod Henthouer (24, laborer), mother Matilda
(412, keeping house), James (16), Nimrod (12),
William (10), John (8), Edith (6) and Jane (3).
The 1900 Census shows her as 34 (b. March
1866), resident of Ohio Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, single, could read and write,
living with William (30, John (28) and niece Maud
Fisher (6). The 1910 Census shows her as 44,
resident of Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, washer woman, single, could read
and write, with adpoted daughter Maud Fisher
(16). Ohio Deaths shows she died July 3, 1911.
Th A l
G
B k h
f d th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
848
Name
Born
Died
M Howell
James
1861
1935
1823
1
66
M Hownan
Michael
2
884
M Hubbard
Edward J.
Patient #
7563*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1922 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1880
318
Fairfield
1874
1937
10084*
Scioto
1936
Census shows him as 59, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Washington County Infirmary. The
1930 Census shows him as 74, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows him as 79
(b. 1856), committed from Washington County
OH, native of Washington County OH, single,
suffered from Senility and died of Toxemia due to
Gangrene of leg on April 1, 1935 and buried April
3, 1935. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Toximia due to Gangrene of leg and
Admission Records show him as 51, resident of
Pleasant Township in Fairfield Co OH, tailor, and
paints objects from morbit imagination. Admitted
September 29, 1874. The New York Passenger
Lists shows him as 30, native of Ireland,
immigrating on August 19, 1854 from London
aboard the Victoria . The New York Emmigrant
Bank of 1861 shows him as born in 1823 in
Charelville in Cork County Ireland, residence at
6th Avenue between 38th and 39th Streets, tailor,
single and both parents dead. The 1870 Census
shows him as 47, native of Ireland, a pauper and
a patient in the Fairfield County Infirmary. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 23,
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 9, resident of Portsmouth in
Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Peter (45, puddling), mother Elizabeth (43,
keeping house), Frank (20, store clerk), Peter (17,
store clerk), Mary (15), Elizabeth (12), John (7),
Alfred (5) and Anna (2). The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
2
415
444
856
Name
Born
Died
F Hubbard
Martha E.
1867
1918
M Hudson
C. G.
1846
M Hudson
Charley
1860
Patient #
2158*
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 13, residing in Sabina,
Richland Township, Clinton Co OH, living with
Levin (57, laborer, native of Maryland) and
Margaret (52, wife, native of Ohio). The 1900
Census shows her as 33 (b. December 1867),
parents natives of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as
33[sb43], single, native of Ohio, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died February 6, 1918. The Death
Certificate shows her as 51 (b.1867), committed
from Clinton County OH, single and died of
Pulmonary Tuberculosis on February 6, 1918 and
buried February 11, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on February 11, 1918.
1909
1935
4384
8747*
Pickaway
Highland
1904 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 58,
1930
resident of Circleville in Pickaway Co OH, jockey,
transferred from County Infirmary, single, and son
was Ward Shank. Admitted July 14, 1904. Ohio
Deaths shows he died August 5, 1909. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
ementia Paralyticue and burial on August 7, 1909.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1910 Census shows him as 50, resident of Liberty
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer and single. The 1930 Census shows him
as 70 and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on November 30, 1935.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
571
Name
Born
M Hudson
Henry
Died
1917
Patient #
6687*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. Ohio Deaths shows he died October 22,
1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Lobar Pneumonia and burial on October
25, 1917.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 13, resident of Green
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with father Armstead (55, farmer),
mother Frances (50, keeping house), Elmeda
(17), Roberta (11), William (9), Charley (6) and
James (23, teacher). The 1880 Census shows
him as 24, resident of Green Township in Adams
Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living with father
Armstead (65, farmer), step-mother Fanny (55,
keeping house), William (20, farm laborer),
Charlie (17) and servant Eleanor Cook (45). Ohio
Deaths shows he died November 10, 1928. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on December 3,
2
746
M Hudson
Talbert
1856
1928
2924*
Adams
1894
2
784
M Huff
Owen E.
1886
1931
8959*
Highland
1931 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 34, resident of New Market
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, wife Lucilla (25) and children Lark-- (5)
and Edward (3). Ohio Deaths shows he died April
9, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on April
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
346
638
Name
Born
Died
F Huff
Susan
1855
1912
F Huffer
Martha
1897
1937
Patient #
4001*
7250*
County
Pickaway
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
1931
Admissions Index shows her as Susan Huff. The
1910 Census shows her as 55, married with no
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as Susanna and
died November 18, 1912. The Death Certificate
shows her as Susanna Huff, 57 (b. 1855),
committed from Puckaway County OH, native of
US, married, housewife and died of Acute Miliary
Tuberculosis on November 18, 1912 and buried
November 21, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book
shows her as Susan Hoff, cause of death as
Acute Miliary Tuberculosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 23, resident of Muhlenberg
Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with husband Lawrence (36, farm laborer),
Walter (8), Charles (6), Marybell (3) and Grover (6
months). The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Tuberculosis Peritonitis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
798
Name
Born
Died
F Huffman
Christina
1877
1960
Patient #
3845
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Has headstone with name and dates.
3
840
F Huffman
Zela
1897
1969
10650*
Franklin
1951
2
649
F Hughes
Bessie
1892
1938
8315*
Scioto
1938
Admission Records show her as 27, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
light hair, blue eyes, 5' 6", house wife, married,
moderate education, Baptist, no children, prior
treatment at Hawk's Mt. Carmel Hospital, father
and mother insane, nearest contact Ellsworth
Huffman c/o Standard Cereal Co. in Chillicothe in
Ross Co OH. Admitted September 2, 1903. The
1910 Census shows her as 33, married, no
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 42,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 62,
married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows her as 83, former resident of Chillicothe in
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows her as 72, former resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, widow, had been a patient in the
Asylum and died February 8, 1969. The Social
Security Death Index shows she died February
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 38, resident of Vernon
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky,
could read and write and living with husband John
(48, farmer). Ohio Deaths shows she died June
17, 1938. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as General Paralysis of the Insane and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
677
30
Name
Born
Died
M Hughes
Eugene
1892
1923
F Hughes
Sarah
1816
1883
Patient #
7449*
299
County
Lawrence
Brown
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 FIRST WORLD WAR VETERAN BLACK.
1874
Admission records missing. The 1900 Census
shows a Eugene as 8, resident of Raleigh NC,
native of North Carolina, living with father James
(56, drayman), mother Gracie (46), Henry (21,
farmer), James (19, farm hand), Eddie (17), Mary
(15), Joseph (13) and John (13). The 1920
Census shows him as 38, resident of Ironton,
native of North Carolina, junk wagon driver,
single, could read and write and rooming with
Jeanie Weaver. Graves Registration (ACRec)
shows him in the 158 Dep. Brig., Company 14, as
a Private from October 29, 1917 through June 9,
1918, SN 196735, born in 1887 in Rocam, NC
and died November 11, 1923. Ohio Soldiers in
WWI shows him as 25, from Ironton, entered the
service as a Private October 19, 1917 with the
158 Dep. Brig. 39 Company, transferred to the
161 Dep. Brig. 14 Company and honorably
discharged Jun 9, 1918 with a 25% disability.
Ohio Deaths shows he died November 21, 1923.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on November
22
1923 Records show her as about 58,
Admission
resident of Sterling Township in Borwn Co OH
and had been in an asylum. Admitted July 2,
1874. The 1880 Census shows her as 64, native
of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 23, 1883.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
488
1035
Name
Born
Died
M Hummel
Jeremiah
1852
1912
M Humphrey
Charles
1883
Patient #
5734*
County
Delaware
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Admissions Index shows him as Hummell. The
1880 Census shows him as 29, resident of Troy
Township in Delaware County OH, native of
Pennsylvania, single, unemployed, could not read
or write, living with father Peter (75, farm laborer),
mother Mary (64, keeping house), Samuel (32,
farm laborer) and Elias (26, farm laborer). Ohio
Deaths shows him as Hummel and died
September 2, 1912. The Death Certificate shows
him as Hummel, 60 (b. 1852), committed from
Delaware County OH, native of US, suffered from
Depression Mania and died of Acute Dysentery on
September 2, 1912 and buried September 4,
1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Hummell, cause of death as Acute Dysentery and
1949
5506*
Clinton
1910 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 35, born 1883,
former resident of Clarksville in Clinton Co OH,
medium height, slender build, blue eyes, dark
hair, nearest relative Mrs John Humphrey of
Clarksville in Clinton Co OH and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 46,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 66,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
674
236
Name
M Humphrey
s John W.
Born
Died
1852
1923
M Hunt
Milton V.
1894
1
248
F Hunter
Jessie
1905
1
212
M Hunter
William
1892
Patient #
2733*
2884*
2477*
County
Jackson
Perry
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1894
1891
Census shows him as 22, resident of Lick
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with father Joseph (43, farmer),
mother Elizabeth (25, keeping house), James (20,
farm laborer), Josephine (17), Sarah (14), Nancy
(12), Minerva (10) and William (7). The 1880
Census shows him as 25, resident of Jefferson
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio,
could not read or write, living with wife Mary (27,
keeping house) and sister Jane (18). The 1900
Census shows him as 49, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as 59, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 68, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as Humphrey
and died November 14, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
H
h Records
d b are
i l missing.
N
b 16
1923
Admission
The
Index
to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
September 9, 1894. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 10, 1894.
Not in Admissions Index. Could be Andrew J.
(4037, Athens, 1902) The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on July 18, 1905.
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
August 11, 1892. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 13, 1892.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
297
Name
Born
Died
F Hupp
Anna
1873
1909
Patient #
3424
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as 27, resident of
1
326
F Hurt
Victoria
1852
1911
2230*
Lawrence
1890
1
210
F Hurt
Frances
1878
1902
3701
Gallia
1902
2
633
F Huss
Sadie
1877
1937
6986*
Athens
1929
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, married, no education, Protestant with
2 children youngest 3. Admitted July 13, 1900.
The 1900 Census shows her as 27, married with
two children, could read and write and a patient in
the Lawrence County Infirmary. Ohio Deaths
shows she died July 16, 1909. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmanary
Tuberloculosis and burial on July 17, 1909.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 58 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died May 19,
1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Headstone missing. BLACK. Admission Records
show her as 24, resident of Raccoon Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of North Carolina, 5' 5 1/2",
house wife, married, poor education, Baptist, 1
child died at 3 weeks, 3 cousins insane. Admitted
August 5, 1902. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 15, 1902.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 53, native of Ohio, widow,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on March 23, 1937.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Born
Died
F Huston
Belle
1888
1942
Temple
M Huston
Delbert
1944
1977
Temple
F Huston
Sharon
1947
1980
F Hutchinso
n Louisa
E.
1871
1922
2
2
683
474
Name
Patient #
5493*
3534
County
Perry
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1901
Census shows her as 32 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 42,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 52,
married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died February 9, 1942. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as General
Arteriosclerosis and burial on February 10, 1942.
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows him
as 33 (b. 1944), former resident of Morgan Co
OH, single and died August 24, 1977. Buried
August 24, 1977.
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows her
as 33 (b. 1947), native of Ohio, former resident of
Monroe County OH, single and died February 12,
1980. Buried February 14, 1980.
Headstone missing. BLACK. Admission Records
show her as 30, resident of Madison Township in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, housewife,
married, common education, Baptist and 6
children youngest 1. Admitted May 16, 1901. The
1900 Census shows her as 29, resident of Oak
Hill in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, mother of
six children, could read and write, living with
husband Thomas (36, farm laborer), Lula (9),
Truda (8), Ethel (6), Ina (4) and Florence (2). The
1910 Census shows her as 39, married with three
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 48,
married, could read and wite and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died May 17,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on May
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
58
117
Name
Born
Died
F Hutchinso
n
Elizabeth
1850
1886
M Hutchinso
n William
A.
1818
1885
Patient #
1605
1195
County
Guernsey
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1881
her as 36, washerwoman, resident of Cambridge
Township in Guernsey Co OH, widow, very limited
education, unknown religion, four children youngest "about 12 or 13". Admitted March 11,
1886. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died October 21, 1886. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November
Admission Records show him as 63, resident of
Belpre in Washington Co OH, formerly of Monroe
County, had been in the Washington County
Infirmary, farmer, married and Protestant.
Admitted September 13, 1881. The 1880 Census
shows him as 63, resident of Belpre in
Washington Co OH, native of Pennsylvania,
farmer, living with wife Caroline (46, keeping
house), Amanda (19), Flora (16), Rose (13) and
Ernest (8). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died January 13[?], 1885.The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 5,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
383
437
18
Name
Born
Died
M Hysell
Benjamin
1816
1905
F Hysell
Sarah
1845
F Hysell
Sarah J.
1827
1919
1882
Patient #
4613
5711*
711
County
Meigs
Vinton
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1918
1877
him as about 70, resident of Scipio Township,
formerly of Harrisonville, OH, 5' 9", 132 lbs.,
farmer, married, Methodist, sisters were Nancy
Spires and Sophia Eblin. Admitted March 27,
1905. The 1850 Census shows him as 34,
resident of Salisbury Township, native of Ohio,
grocer, living with wife Rachel (34), Edward (10),
Larancy (8), Candace (6), Adrienna (4) and
Wilson (9 months). The 1860 Census shows him
as 43, resident of Salisbury Township, native of
Ohio, laborer, living with wife Rachel (43), Edward
(20), Loransa (18), Candice (16), Adreanno (14),
Wilson (10) and Lila (1). The 1870 Census shows
him as 52, resident of Middleport, native of Ohio,
teamster, living with wife Rachel (49, keeping
house), Wilson (24, teamster), Lelia (10), Stella
(6), Leak Johnson (20, clerk) and Porter Johnson
(23, merchant). The 1880 Census shows him as
64, native of Ohio, resident of Middleport, with
daughters Lelia (20) and Stella (16). The Ohio
Roster shows him as Benjamin Hisel who enlisted
t 44
D Records
b 10
i th Ohio
82 Deaths
d OVI
Admission
are 1861
missing.
shows she died March 1, 1919. The Death
Certificate shows her as 74 (b. 1845), native of
Ohio, in Asylum 2 months, 1 day and died March
1, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Artero Sclerosis and burial on March 7,
Admission Records show her as 50 and a
resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH.
Admitted October 27, 1877. The 1880 Census
shows her as 54, native of Ohio, married, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 17,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
495
733
Name
Born
Died
F Hysle
Mary
1848
1924
F Imes
Martha
1867
1946
Patient #
6337*
County
Lawrence
1299: 3537 Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1883: 1901
Census shows her as 72, reisdent of Mason
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
husband Squire (73, farmer). Ohio Deaths shows
she died March 1, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Metral Regurgitation and
burial on March 5, 1924.
Admission Records show her as 16, native of
Bloom Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Lawrence County, school girl, single, no religion,
homicidal, violent and no children. Admitted June
18, 1883. Re-admitted January 20, 1901 as 35,
resident of Washington Township in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, single, fair education,
Protestant, mute and had been a patient in the
Infirmary for 11 years. The 1880 Census shows a
Martha as 13, resident of Hunnewell Township in
Greenup Co KY, native of Ohio, living with father
George (50, collier), mother Emeline (49, keeping
house), William (26, collier), Solomon (18, collier),
Mary (16), George (8), Marian (7) and Charles (3).
The 1910 Census shows her as 44, single, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 53, single, coudl read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 63, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows her as about 80 (b. about 1866),
committed from Scioto County OH, native of the
US i l
d di d f A t i
l ti h t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
686
Name
Born
Died
M Ingerman
Charles
1850
1924
Patient #
7210*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1920 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1
O.U.
M Inman
Charles
1886
1906
4517
Perry
1904
1
362
M Irvine
William
1877
1904
4272
Washingto
n
1903
Census shows him as 60, resident of Manchester
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, widower and could read and write. Ohio
Deaths shows he died October 2, 1924. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Diarrhea & Enteritis and burial on October 3,
Given to O. U. No grave number. Admission
Records show him as18, resident of Shawnee in
Salt Lick Township in Perry Co OH, miner,
Protestant and had been kicked in head by a
horse. Admitted September 26, 1904. The 1900
Census shows his as 14 (b. November 1885),
resident of Salt Lick Township in Perry Co OH,
native of Ohio, could read and write, living with
mother Annie (47), John (19, coal miner) and
Charles Hoffman (56, boarder). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
June 3, 1906. The Asylum Grave Book shows
BLACK. Admission Records show him as 24,
resident of Belpre in Washington Co OH, native of
Ohio, had been in jail and Spencer Hospital in
West Virginia, black hair, black eyes, 5' 7 3/4",
laborer, single, poor education, Protestant and
mother died at Athens Asylum. Admitted
November 7, 1903. The 1880 Census shows him
as 3, resident of Belpre in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (60,
laborer), mother Esther (45, keeping house),
Mildred (10) and Cornelia (7). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
June [sic] 28, 1904. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
149
Name
Born
F Irwin
Laura
Died
1897
Patient #
2476*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
1
68
F Isenburg
Ellen
1860
1888
1613
Jackson
1886
2
901
M Jabor Joe
1884
1938
8894*
Trumbull
1930
Grave Book has her as Esther Irwin but there is
an Esther Irvine (#3029* in 1887 from Washington
Co) and a Laura Irwin in the Admissions Index.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows her as Ester and died August 12, 1897.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August
Admission Records show her as 26, married, fair
education, Methodist, two children - yongest 4 1/2,
admitted April 8, 1886. The 1880 Census shows
her as 20, resident of Milton Township in Jackson
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with husband James
(20, teamster), James (1 month) and Elmer (18,
teamster). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Isenbery [sic] and died
January 21, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 21, 1888.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 46, native of Croatia,
immigrated in 1907, an alien, single and a patient
in the Massillon Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died March 28, 1938. The Death Certificate
shows him as 50 (b. 1888), native of Croatia, in
Asylum 7 years, ? months, 17 days, died March
28, 1938 and buried March 30, 1928. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Addison's
Disease and burial on March 30, 1938.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
582
247
Name
Born
Died
M Jackson
Charles N.
1863
1918
F Jackson
Elizabeth
1826
Patient #
County
1970:2267 Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1887: 1889 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as farmer, 24, resident of New Market
Township in HIghland Co OH, single, good
education, Protestant, admitted July 25, 1887.
Readmitted but records are missing. 1910 Census
indicates him as 37, native of Ohio and a patient
in the Asylum. 1900 Census indicates him as 38,
born July 1862, single, former farm laborer, native
of Ohio, parents natives of Kentucky, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 24, 1918. The Death
Certificate shows him as 49 (b. 1869), committed
from Highland County OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
single and died of Chronic Parenchymatous
Nephritis on April 24, 1918 and buried April 29,
1918. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Parenchymatous Nephritis and burial on
1905
2573*
Ross
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 73 (b. August 1826), native
of Ohio, single, could not read or write, father
native of WV and mother native of OH and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died June 14
[?], 1905. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
957
610
Name
Born
Died
M Jacobs
John
Leslie
1895
1943
M Jarnagin
Alfred M.
1870
1919
Patient #
10264*
3576
County
Scioto
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1937 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1899
Census shows him as 14, resident of Olive Hill in
Carter County KY, could read and write, living with
father Hiram (48, brickyard laborer) and mother
Mary (43). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 21, native of Kentucky, wood
worker in new Boston OH, short, medium build,
blue eyes, light hair, married and expecting. The
1920 Census shows him as 24, resident of Clay
Township, native of Kentucky, tobacco retailer,
could read and write, living with wife Norma (23)
and daughter Mary (2). The 1940 Census shows
him as 44, former resident of Portsmouth OH,
native of Kentucky, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 22,
1943. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Syphilitic Meningo Encephalitis and
b
i l
J Records
26show
1943him as 30, resident of
Admission
Liberty Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, widower, fair education, Protestant
and brother Eric was admitted in 1896. Admitted
August 15, 1899. The 1880 Census shows him
as 10, resident of Jackson Township in Highland
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father P.W. (36,
teacher), Sarah (35, keeping house), Sedora (14),
Alice (10), Amanda (8), James (6), Eric (2) and
unnamed (1 month). The 1900 Census shows
him as 49 (b. June 1870), native of Ohio, former
farmer, widower, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 41, widower, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Intestinal Obstruction
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
796
734
Name
Born
Died
M James
Arthur D.
1874
1932
M James
General
1854
1927
Patient #
6823*
1180
County
Jackson
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Spanish-American War Veteran Admission
1881
Records are missing. The 1880 Census shows
him as 6, resident of Jackson, native of Ohio,
living with father John (32, day laborer), mother
Annie (28, keeping house), Myrtle (3) and Mary
(1). The US Army Register of Enlistments shows
an Arthur, 21, born in Youngstown, OH, laborer,
light brown eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion,
5'51/2", enlisted September 20, 1898 as a Private
in Cleveland, OH, Company A of 7th Cavalry and
discharged in Cuba April 21, 1899. The 1920
Census shows him as 45 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 55,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The World War I Draft Registration shows him as
44, born 1874, medium height, slender build, blue
eyes, brown hair and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died March 2, 1932. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch i M
di i Records
d b i show
l
M
h 327,
1932
BLACK.
Admission
him as
resident of York Township in Athens Co OH,
violent, and "a collard [sic] man." Admitted July
23, 1881. The 1880 Census show a General as
23, resident of Palmyra Township in Halifax Co
NC, native of North Carolina, farm laborer, single,
could not read or write, living with mother Jennie
(60, keeping house) and Basha (21). The 1910
Census shows him as 56, native of Virginia,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 64,
native of Virginia, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he
died November 16, 1927. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
564
443
Name
F James
Rachel
Born
Died
1856
1929
Patient #
3549
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Headstone broken. Admission Records show her
Noble
F Jarnigan
Elsie
1919
125
F Jefferson
Mollie
1894
1909*
Lawrence
O.U.
M Jenkins
Charles
1907
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
5737*
County
Highland
1919
1888
XXXX
as 44, resident of Center Township in Noble Co
OH, native of Ohio, domestic, limited education,
no religion, violent, homicidal with 2 children
youngest 8. Admitted June 17, 1901. The 1870
Census shows her as 14, resident of Sharon
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
crippled, living with brother-in-law Samuel Michell
(22, laborer), sister Margaret (18, keeping house),
mother Delila (50. The 1880 Census shows her
as 22, resident of Center Township in Noble Co
OH, native of Ohio, could not read or write and
unclear abode. The 1900 Census shows her as
44 (b. April 1856), native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Noble County
Infirmary. The 1920 Census shows her as 62,
married, coudl read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died October
10, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
f d h Records
A
i are
l missing.
i
d b Ohio
i l Deaths
O b
Admission
shows she died August 10, 1919. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Acute
Dysentery and burial on August 11, 1919.
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
June 19, 1894. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on June 20, 1894.
Given to O.U. No grave number. Could be
Charles S. (1363, Gallia, 1883) or Charles
(1724, Athens, 1886) The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 11,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows transfer on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
351
Name
Born
Died
F Jenkins
Lydia
1861
1913
Patient #
1260
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show her as 24, resident of
2
536
F Jenkins
Myrtle
1899
1927
6763*
Scioto
1927
2
602
F Jinks
Anna
1881
1933
7371*
Perry
1931
3
1062
M Doe John
#8
1880
1957
8901*
Cuyahoga
1920
2
807
M Johnson
Alex
1933
9329*
Athens
1931
Jefferson Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Kentucky, in state 15 years, no occupation,
married, can read and write, Protestant with three
children youngest four months. Admitted January
31, 1883. The 1900 Census shows her as Lidia,
39 (b. June 1861), native of Kentucky, married
with three children, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 12, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on May 13, 1913.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died August 24, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on August 25, 1927.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 39, resident of Salt Lick
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband William (38,
miner), Mary (10), Ester (7), father-in-law Malvin
(64), mother-in-law Nancy (54), sister-in-law
Ester(7) and uncle-in-law James (69). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of Insane and burial on
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows he could be John (46, native of
Greece) or John (35, native of the US), both in
the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 59, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on January 11, 1933.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
419
230
Name
Born
Died
F Johnson
Eliza
1848
1918
F Johnson
Elizabeth
A.
1904
Patient #
3446
3548
County
Scioto
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
1901
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, widow, common education, Protestant
and no children. Admitted September 19, 1900.
The 1910 Census shows her as 64, widowed,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 30,
1918. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Bronchitis and burial on April 2,
Admission Records show her as 26, resident of
Clarksville in Vernon Township in Clinton Co OH,
married, housewife, Protestant and admitted June
13, 1901. The 1880 Census shows her as
Elizabeth Collins, 6, resident of Vernon Township
in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Edmon (34, farmer), mother Sarah (35, keeping
house), Mary (11), Bertha (8), and James (3).
The 1900 Census shows her as 25 (b. April 1875),
resident of Vernon Township in Clinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, could read and write, living with
father Ed Collins (54, farmer), mother Sarah (58),
George (18, farm laborer), Ed Thompson (8) and
daughter Bertha (1). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died January 25, 1904.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
987
576
Name
M Johnson
Frederick
M Johnson
George
Born
Died
1875
1944
Patient #
4561
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 29,
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, 5' 7", laborer, single, fair
education, Methodist, and David Johnson, 290
Mechanic St., Chillicothe may be a relative.
Admitted December 30, 1904. The 1900 Census
shows him as 24, resident of Chillicothe in Ross
Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer and could read and
write. The 1920 Census shows him as 44, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 54, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1940 Census shows him as 64, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 16, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
1918
3953
Washingto
n
1901 Admission Records show him as 50, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, had been in
County Infirmary, native of Ohio, farmer, married,
limited education and Protestant. Admitted
November 6, 1901. The 1900 Census shows a
George as 59, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Washington
County Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows a
George as 53, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
February 10, 1918. The Death Certificate shows
him as 66 (b. 1857), committed from Washington
County OH, native of Ohio, farmer, married and
died of Cirrhosis of the Liver on February 10, 1918
and buried February 14, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cirrhosis of Liver
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
281
Name
M Johnson
Israel
Born
Died
1843
1898
Patient #
3387
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Headstone missing. BLACK. CIVIL WAR
VETERAN Admission Records show him as 54,
married, no education, Protestant, farmer, of good
disposition and habits before attack, had domestic
and financial trouble, rather noisy, and intensely
religious and wants to be an angel. The Probate
Judge held the inquest at the County Infirmary as
“it was deemed imprudent to bring said person to
Court by reason of the character of his
affliction…” Johnson was admitted to the Asylum
April 4, 1898. Johnson was listed in the 1850
Census as an eight year old living in Barlow
Township, Washington County, living with
Benjamin Barnet (29, black, farmer from Virginia)
and Ellen (22, black, from Virginia). Neighbors on
either side were black or mulattoes and included
on the one side the Joseph Holbert family from
Virginia, the Richard Harris family from Virginia,
the Agustus Hartson Family (white), the Shadrack
Whitfield family from Virginia, and the John
Holbert family from Virginia, to the other side the
Joseph Barnet family from Virginia, the Peter
B
t f il f
Vi i i th J
hB i
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1006
102
Name
Born
Died
M Johnson
Jack
1884
1946
F Johnson
Jane
1846
1892
Patient #
8826*
12
County
Lawrence
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Has headstone with name and date.
1874
Admissions Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 26, resident of Fayette
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, could read and write, living with wife
Delia (28), Mary (5) and John (3). The 1940
Census shows him as 57, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows him as 63 (b. December 8,
1882), committed from Lawrence County OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, married to Delia, parents
Frank and Alice (Silverthorn), suffered from
Dementia Praecox and died from Coronary
Admission Records show her as 28, resident of
Hamilton Township in Jackson Co OH and had
been at Longview Asylum from May 1871 to
February 1872. Admitted January 27, 1874. The
1880 Census shows her as 31, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 9 [?], 1892. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on February 8, 1892.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
345
Name
Born
Died
F Johnson
Jane
1833
1912
Patient #
4870*
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1911 BLACK The Asylum Admissions Index shows her
as Johnson. Admission Records are missing.
The 1870 Census shows her as 35, resident of
Pebble Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
mulatto, keeping house, could read but not write,
living with husband Thomas (39, farmer) and
Martha (12). The 1880 Census shows her as 46,
resident of Pebble Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, could read and
write and living with husband Thomas (50,
cooper). The 1900 Census shows her as 66 (b.
December 1833), resdient of Pebble Township in
Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, black, mother of three
children with two living, could read but not write
and living with husband Thomas (71, farmer).
The 1910 Census shows her as 75, resident of
Pebble Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
mulatto, mother of three children with two living,
could read but not write and living with husband
Thomas (80). The Death Certificate shows her as
Johnson, 73 (b. 1830), white, housewife, died
August 19, 1912 and buried August 21, 1912.
Ohi D th h
h di d A
t 19 1912
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
568
Name
Born
Died
M Johnson
John
1866
1917
1
166
M Johnson
John F.
1
92
M Johnson
John J.
1889
1825
1882
Patient #
2735*
2077*
County
Ross
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1888
1870 Census shows a John, 6, resident of Union
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with mother Mary (37, keeping house, native of
Ohio), Benjamin (18, farm laborer), Samuel (16,
farm laborer), Richard (15, farm laborer), William
(12), Mary (10) and James (8). The 1900 Census
shows him as 34, born 1866, native of Ohio,
single, former laborer, could not read or write,
parents natives of Kentucky and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died September
6, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Lobar Pneumonia and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
June 9, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on July 31, 1889.
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN Admission Records
show a John Johnson, patient #949 from Pike
County was admitted on August 8, 1879, but this
person was 36 years old, born about 1843, so was
too young to be a Mexican War veteran. There
are no other John Johnson’s admitted prior to
1882, but there was a John F. Johnson admitted
in 1888 (six years after burial) as patient #2077
from Gallia County. Admission records are
missing. Graves Registration (ACRec) shows him
in the 4th OVI, Company G, as a Private from
June 30, 1847 through July 20, 1848. He was
born in 1825. No date of death is reported. The
Ohio Roster indicates he entered the service at 22
on June 30, 1847 and mustered out on July 20,
1848. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1064
668
Name
Born
Died
M Johnson
Thomas
1865
1957
M Johnson
Walla
1923
Patient #
5726*
7466*
County
Franklin
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1922
Census shows him as 55, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 65, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 75, single and a patient in
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows a Stonewall J. as 5, resident of
Lubeck District in Wood Co WV, native of West
Virginia, living with father Bryant (36, farmer),
mother Laura (36, keeping house), George (16,
farmer), Peter (14, farmer), Harry (12), Sarah
(10), Dora (8), Maggie (4) and Fred (1). The 1900
Census shows a Stonewall or Stone Walla as 25
(b. October 1874), resident of Lubeck District in
Wood Co WV, native of Ohio, railroad bridge
carpenter, could read and write, living with wife
Edith (21) and Virgil (4 months). The World War I
Draft Registration shows a Stonewell J. as 44 (b.
October 18, 1874), resident of Massillon in Stark
Co OH, railroad carpenter foreman, blue eyes,
gray hair and nearest relative Edith. The 1920
Census shows a Stonewall as 44, resident of
Massillon in Stark Co OH, native of West Virginia,
railroad foreman, could read and write, living with
wife Edith (39), Virgil (19, steel company
electrician), Irene (17, steel company
t
h ) L
(17) L t ll (11) D th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
495
534
Name
M Johnson
William D.
F Johnston
Della
Born
Died
1862
1913
1927
Patient #
5090
6790*
County
Meigs
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 Admission Records shows him as 49, resident of
1927
Olive Township in Meigs Co OH, formerly of
Chester OH, barber, single, Methodist, gray hair,
gray eyes, 5' 11", 137 lbs., cousin Mrs. Dor
DeWolf of Racine OH and admitted February 25,
1908. The 1870 Census shows a William as 10,
resident of Chester in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ohio and living with the Johy Story family. The
1880 Census shows him as 20, resident of
Chester in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
living with father William (64, Justice of the
Peace) and S.W. (36, school teacher). The 1900
Census shows him as 38 (b. May 1862), resident
of Chester in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio,
barber, divorced, could read and write, living with
father William (84) and step-mother Mary (52).
The 1910 Census shows him as 50, native of
Illinois, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February 9,
1913. The Death Certificate shows him as 54 (b.
ca. 1859), formerly of Pomeroy in Meigs Co OH,
barber, married, in Asylum 4 years, 11 months, 4
d
d diRecords
d F b are missing.
9 1913 The
Th 1910
A l
Admission
Census shows her as 3, resident of Windsor
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Charles (44, barker), mother Margaret
(42), Harry (18, pottery laborer), Dorothy (17),
Denver (11) and Gladys (3 months). The 1920
Census shows her as 12, resident of Windsor
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Charles (54, laborer), Denver (21,
laborer) and Gladys (9). Ohio Deaths shows she
died August 2, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral hemorrhage
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
893
720
Name
Born
Died
M Jolley
Charles H.
1858
1937
F Jones
Anna M.
#1
1863
1945
Patient #
10031*
2735
County
Gallia
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1936 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1895
Census shows him as 22, resident of Addison
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with James (50, farm worker),
mother Martha (38, keeping house), William (24,
farm worker), Charles (22, farm worker), Ella (19),
Missouri (17), Madison (15), Richard (13), Bulah
(11), Wyat (6) and Elizabeth (3). The 1900
Census shows him as 42, resident of Gallipolis in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, day laborer,
widower, could read and write, living with father
James (67, laborer), mother Martha (64), Belle
(37), Bulah (31), Fannie (23) and Maud (14). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records show her asa 31, resident of
the Jackson County Infirmary, native of Ohio,
single, limited education and Protestant. Admitted
January 24, 1895. The Death Certificate shows
her as about 82 (b. about 1863), committed from
Jackson County OH, single, suffered from
General Arteriosclerosis, Chronic Myocardial
Degeneration, Dementia Praecox and
Hebephrenic and died of Hypostatic Pneumonia
on September 9, 1945 and buried September 11,
1945. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Hypostatic Pneumonia and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
639
Name
Born
F Jones
Anna #3
1
200
F Jones
Caroline
2
753
M Jones
Charles
Died
1937
1825
Patient #
3912
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as about 60,
1901
1795
Perry
1887
1929
8397*
Scioto
1928
resident of Union Township in Clinton Co OH,
"cannot find anything about her past history…has
been in the Clinton County Infirmary." Admitted
4/6/1904. The 1910 Census indicates her as 73
and native of Ohio. The 1920 Census indicates
her as 81, widow, could read and write. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on July 23, 1937.
Admission Records show her as 62, resident of
Monroe Township in Perry Co OH, native of
England, long time in state, housework, widow,
common education, Protestant, had been in
English "Mad House" twice before and 6 children
1 living. Admitted April 28, 1887. The 1880
Census shows her as 55, resident of Salt Lick
Township in Perry Co OH, native of England and
living with husband Charles (57, ore miner). The
1900 Census shows her as 75, widow, mother of
six children with one living, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows her as Carstine S.
and died August 14, 1901. The Asylum Grave
BLACK Admission Records are missing. Ohio
Deaths shows he died February 21, 1929. The
Death Certificate shows him as about 27 (b. ca.
1902), formerly of New Boston in Scioto Co OH,
native of South Carolina, former laborer, single, in
Asylum 9 months 3 days, died February 21, 1929
and buried February 23, 1929. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as General Paralysis
of the Insane and burial on February 22, 1929.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
2
574
M Jones
George
#1
1859
1917
1
426
M Jones
Howard
1879
1908
Patient #
4944
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1906
Could be George (852, Lawrence, 1878), or
George (2033*, Lawrence, 1888) or George
(6268*, Meigs, 1914). The 1870 Census shows a
George M. as 8, resident of Salem Township in
Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Issac (40, farmer), mother Sarah (40, keeping
house), John (17, farm worker), Martin (15, farm
worker), Jacob (14, farm worker), Job (6), Waldo
(3) and amd Issac (1). The 1880 Census show a
George M. as 24, resident of Lebanon Township
in Meigs Co OH, native of Maryland, parents from
Wales, farm worker, single, living with mother
Gwenalloyn Davis (49, keeping house), sister
Mary Davis (14), brother Carrman (27, farmer),
brother Davis (18, farm laborer), Milton Shumway
(29, farm laborer), William Shumway (5) and
Eleanor Shumway (2). The 1900 Census shows
him as 41 (b. January 1859), native of Ohio,
single, farm laborer, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 51, native of Ohio, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
Admission Records show him as 35, unknown
residence in Scioto Co OH, no occupation, single,
can read and write, all rest unknown. Admitted
December 26, 1906. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on June 9, 1908.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1073
430
Name
Born
Died
M Jones
Howard
1888
1959
F Jones
Isabelle
1885
Patient #
12828*
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1952 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 22, resident of
McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
cigar roller, married 2 years, could read and write
and living with wife Minerva (21, tobacco stripper).
The World War I Draft Registration shows him as
29, resident of McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH,
monument salesman and a wife and two
dependents. The 1920 Census shows a Howard
C. as 31, resident of Malta Township in Morgan
Co OH, native of Ohio, commercial traveler, could
read and write, living with wife Minena (30), Earl
(9), Gwendolyn (5) and Anita (2). The 1930
Census shows him as 41, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows him as 71, formerly of Morgan County,
1918
5548*
Hocking
1916 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 25, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Hocking County infirmary. Ohio
Deaths shows she died November 4, 1918. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia (Influenza) and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
406
246
Name
Born
Died
M Jones J.
C.
1876
1907
M Jones
Jacob
1854
Patient #
3621
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 24, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
the County, farmer, single, moderate education,
suicidal and violent. Admitted November 11, 1899.
The 1880 Census shows a James C. as 6,
resident of Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father M.F. (50, farmer),
mother Margaret (37, keeping house), William
(17, farm laborer), Ann (16), Samuel (13, farm
laborer), Salina (12), Henry (10) and John (8). The
1900 Census shows him as 24, native of Ohio,
former farm laborer, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died February 4,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
1895
2370*
Ross
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 5, resident of Liberty
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Mason (39), Clarissa (31), Corwin (10),
William (7), Jane (3), Ralph (6 months), Mary
Sharp (10) and Susan Day (25). The 1870
Census shows him as 15, resident of Liberty
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father Mason (49, farmer),
mother Clarissa (40), Thomas (20, student),
William (17, farm worker), Jane (12), Eugene
(10), Samuel (8), John (4), Margaret (2) and
Catherine Snyder (22, servant). The 1880
Census shows him as 26, resident of Harrison
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with wife Sarah (19) and Henry (1 month). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
di d J
29 1895 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
598
Name
M Jones
John #3
Born
Died
1919
Patient #
6943*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows a John B. as 20, resident of
Canaan Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, day laborer, living with father George (45,
miller), mother Sarah (36), George (13), Amanda
(8), Rosella (7) and Lucretia (4). The Civil War
Draft Registration shows a John 25, resident of
Rome Township in Athens Co OH, mechanic and
married. The 1870 Census shows a John C. as
28, resident of Nelsonville in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, express agent, living with wife
Mattie (28, keeping house) and Carrie (5 months).
The 1880 Census shows an O. John as 38,
resident of Athens Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, railroader, living with wife Matty
(35, keeping house), Carry (10) and Bertha (8).
The 1900 Census shows a John K. as 65 (b.
August 1834), resident of Athens Township in
Athens Co OH, native of Wales, coal miner,
single, could read and write, living with brother
David (60, mining), Melissa (53), Mary (23),
R h l (20) J h (17
l i ) G
(14
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
843
Name
Born
Died
M Jones
John #1
1867
1935
Patient #
4108
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Headstone broken. Admission Records shows
him as 35, resident of Elizabeth Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, single, poor
education, Protestant, no occupation, blue eyes,
black hair, 5'6" and father Joseph. Admitted
October 21, 1902. The 1880 Census shows a
John as 11, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Jospeh (40), mother Ellen (34), James (14),
Joseph (11), Margaret (10), Hester (8), Robert (6)
and Emery (3). The 1910 Census shows him as
43, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 52, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 62, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral hemorrhage
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
304
582
254
Name
Born
Died
M Jones
John D.
1833
1899
F Jones
Julia
1835
F Jones
Mary J.
1842
Patient #
1758
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 53, native of Wales, resident of Upper
Township in Lawrence Co OH, boiler, single,
moderate education and had been in Columbus
Asylum and County Infirmary. Admitted May 10,
1886. The 1860 Census shows him as 28, native
of Wales, former boilermaker and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1863 Draft Registration
shows a John D. as 30, resident of Perry
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Wales,
farmer and married. The 1880 Census shows a
John D. as 47, resident of Newburgh in Cuyahoga
Co OH, native of Wales, iron mill worker, living
with wife Mary (43, keeping house), John (11),
Martha (6), Meley (4) and Margaret (2). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died December 10, 1899. The Asylum Grave
1931
1905
6849*
3933
Hocking
Adams
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
1904
Census shows her as 95, native of West Virginia,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 2,
1931. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on June 4,
Admission Records show her as 62, resident of
Franklin Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, gray hair, brown eyes, housewife, widow,
limited education, unknown religion, unknown if
she had children. Admitted June 1, 1904. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died October 3, 1905. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on October 5, 1905.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
822
Name
Born
Died
F Jones
Mary V.
1892
1965
Patient #
5326*
County
Adams
1
35
F Jones
Mary S
2
730
F Jones
Nancy
1858
1946
7075*:
7636*
Noble,
Noble
2
706
M Jones
Nathaniel
1842
1926
7145*
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 Has headstone with name and dates.
1883
1929: 1933
1920
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 27, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 37 and a patient in the
Asylum. the 1940 Census shows her as 47,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows her as 72, single, had been in the Athens
Could be Mary A. (374, Gallia, 1874) or Mary E.
(1351, Gallia, 1882) The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on December 29, 1883.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 72, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 82, native of
Ohio, widowed and a patient in the Asylum. The
Death Certificate shows her as about 90 (b. about
1856), committed from Noble County OH, former
resident of Batesville OH, native of Ohio, suffered
from Arteriosclerosis and died of Myocardial
Degeneration and Chronic Myocarditis, not
rheumatic on April 29, 1946 and buried on May 1,
Admission Records are missing. The Death
Certificate shows he was 83 (b. September 19,
1842), native of Ohio, laborer, widower, in Asylum
5 years, 11 months, 5 days, died April 13, 1926
and buried April 14, 1926. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
and burial on April 14, 1926.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
160
Name
Born
Died
M Jones
Robert
1852
1889
1859
2
422
F Jones
Sarah
1
156
M Jordan
Abraham
3
1070
M Joseph
Lloyd
Hamblin
1958
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1882: 1888 Admission Records show him as 30, resident of
1285:
2184*
Perry:
Perry
1918
3955
Pickaway
1904
1888
2056*
Noble
1888
1958
XXXX
Athens
XXXX
Madison Township in Perry Co OH for 24 years,
native of Ireland, laborer, single, common
education and Episcopalian. Admitted June 20th,
1882. Re-admission Records are missing. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died March 31, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on March 31, 1889.
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Harrison Township (County Infirmary) in Pickaway
Co OH, single and admitted July 14, 1904. The
1880 Census shows her as 18, single, insane and
a patient in the County Infirmary. The 1900
Census shows her as 41 (b. 1859), native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
County Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows her as
51, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died July 4,
1918. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial on July 6,
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
December 9, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on December 9, 1888.
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows him
as 1 hour, formerly of Perry County and died
November 26, 1958. He was probably the son of
Anne B. Joseph of Perry County admitted as
patient #10907 from Perry County.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
131
Name
M Joy
Jesse
Born
Died
1828
1886
Patient #
County
1365: 1530 Monroe:
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1883: 1884 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 55, resident of Lee Township in Monroe
Co OH, shoemaker & watch tinker, widower,
limited education, and Protestant. Admitted March
20, 1883. Re-admitted September 20, 1884. The
1850 Census shows him as 22, resident of
Washington Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, shoemaker and living with wife Susan (17).
The 1860 Census shows him as 31, resident of
Graysville in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, shoe
maker, living with wife Susanna (28, domestic),
Mary (8), Thomas (7), Margaret (5), Benjamin (3)
and James (1 month). The US Civil War Draft
Registration 1863 shows him as 34, resident of
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, shoemaker and
married. The 1870 Census shows him as 41,
resident of Magnolia Township in Wetzel Co WV,
native of Ohio, shoe maker, living with wife Susan
(38, keeping house), Mary (18), Thomas (17),
Margaret (15), Benjamin (12), James (9) and
George (7). The 1880 Census shows him as 51,
resident of Lee Township in Monroe Co OH, shoe
k li i
ith if S
(48 k
i h
)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
701
Name
Born
Died
M Julian
Norman
1847
1925
Patient #
7834*
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 3, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Eli (39, laborer), mother Emiline (33),
William (14), Salem (13), Sophia (10), Mary (7)
and John (1 month). The 1860 Census shows
him as 13, resident of Perry Township in Hocking
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Eli (53,
farmer), mother Emiline (45), Salen (23, farm
laborer), Sophia (20) and John (11). The 1870
Census shows him as 23, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with father Eli (61, farmer), mother
Emiline (54, keeping house), Sophia (28, helps
motehr) and John (21, farm laborer). The 1880
Census shows him as 33, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, living with father Eli (72, farmer),
mother Emiline (64, keeping house) and John (30,
farm laborer). The 1900 Census shows him as 56
(b. June 1833), resident of Perry Township in
Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, could
d d it li i
ith b th J h (53
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
904
593
Name
Born
Died
M Justice
Daniel
1870
1938
M Kogg
Samuel
1858
1918
Patient #
9810*
4458*
County
Lawrence
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1935 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1904
Census shows him as 10, resident of Upper
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native fo Ohio,
living with father Philip (42, farmer), mother Nancy
(44, keeping house), Benjamin (14, farm worker),
Elizabeth (12), Charles (9), Philip (3) and stepbrother William Neal (29). The 1900 Census
shows him as 30, resident of Coal Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner,
widower, could read and write and a boarder with
James Talbert. The 1910 Census shows him as
41, resident of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Ohio, coal miner, widower, could
read and write, living with father Philip (73, farmer)
and motehr Nancy (74). Ohio Deaths shows he
died August 27, 1938. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
b
i l
A Records
29 are
1938
Admission
missing. The Asylum
Admissions Index shows him as Samuel Kagg.
The 1860 Census shows a Samuel G. Kagg as 11
months, born 1859, resident of Eden Township in
Seneca Co OH, living with father Henry Kagg (39,
farmer), mother Lucinda (25), Margaret (15,
domestic), Hannah (13), Anne (8), Rudolph (6)
Catherine (5), Hannah (79) and Frederick Miller
(19). The 1910 Census shows him as Kogg, 52,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as Kogg and
died November 3, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book
shows him as Kogg, cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia (Influenza) and burial on November 6,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
215
960
Name
Born
Died
M Kain
Michael
1838
1892
M Kamorask
y Thomas
1873
1943
Patient #
1465
8915*
County
Ross
Jefferson
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1930
him as 46, resident of Huntington Township for
five years, native of Austria, farmer, single, fair
education, Lutheran, and threatening. Admitted
February 28, 1884. The 1880 Census shows him
as 42, resident of Huntington Township, native of
Europe, farmer, living with brother Frank (30,
farmer), mother Anna (71, keepinghouse) and
Anna (1). The Ohio Roster shows him as 32,
enlisted October 31, 1861 in the 61st OVI
Company B and transferred to Company G,
transferred March 31, 1865 to the 82nd OVI
Company G and mustered out July 24, 1865. The
US Civil War Soldiers confirms this information.
The National Archives Rolls show he enlisted
February 3, 1864 at Bridgeport AL, transferred
from the 61st OVI, 37, 5’ 6”, light complexion, blue
eyes, dark hair, native of Clair County Ireland,
laborer, in Ambulance Corps at 3rd Brigade April
– May 1865, docked one month’s pay for court
martial and mustered out July 24, 1865 at
Louisville KY. See
htt
//
itd
/ missing.
/ ldi The f1930
f
Admission
Records
are
Census show a Thomas as 57, native of Ohio,
parents natives of Poland, married, could read
and write and a patient in the Massillon Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows him as 67, native of
Poland, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died May 14, 1943. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on May 15, 1943.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
766
Name
Born
M Kampfer
Jonah
Died
1929
Patient #
7720*
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Mount
Blanco
I-5
F Kapp
Emma
1900
1974
9602*
Lawrence
1945
3
846
F Kapral
Mary
1882
1971
8594*
Columbian
a
1939
Census shows a Jonas as 50, resident of Justice
Township in Travis TX, native of Wisconsin,
single, farmer, could read and write and living with
Louisa Bohls (58, widow). Ohio Deaths shows he
died December 28, 1929. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on December 31, 1929.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows her as 74 (b. 1900), former resident of
Lawrence Co OH, single and died October 14,
1974. Buried October 18, 1974. Cemetery
located in Meigs County, OH.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 10, resident of Perry
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Loius (62, farmer), mother Mary
(46), Annie (11) and Beldon Kitts (25). The 1930
Census shows her as 30, resident of Norfolk VA,
native of Ohio, nurse maid, single, could read and
write and living with the Frank Schlagel family.
The 1940 Census shows her as 34, resident of
Ironton OH, native of Virginia, eighth grade
education and lodger with the Jennie Wilson
family. Ohio Deaths shows her as 88, widow, had
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
243
409
Name
Born
Died
M Kaston
Frederick
1834
1895
F Keefe
Mary
1835
1917
Patient #
267
1187
County
Ross
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show him as 40, resident of
1882
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, and suicidal.
Admitted July 13, 1874. The 1860 Census shows
a Thomas Caston, 26, resident of Brooklyn NY,
native of Bremen, porter and living with Teressa
(23 of Saxoney). The 1870 Census shows him as
38, resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Holland, tailor and living with wife
Barbara (40, keeping house). The 1880 Census
shows him as 46, resident of Chillicothe in Ross
Co OH, native of Bavaria, insane and living with
wife Barbara (54, keeping house). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died May
28, 1895. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Admission Records show her as 47, resident of
Chillicothe in Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ireland, in state 30 years, housekeeper,
widowe common education, Catholic, had 3
children. Admitted May 14, 1882. The 1870
Census shows her as 34, resident of Chillicothe in
Ross Co OH, native of Ireland, washer woman,
living with Jerry (11) and John (9). The 1900
Census shows her as 65, widow, mother of three
children with one living, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 70, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died September 5, 1917. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on September
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
217
292
Name
Born
Died
M Keeser
William
1893
F Keller
Christina
1909
Patient #
2257*
1979*
County
Monroe
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
1888
Admissions Index shows him as William Keeser.
The 1860 Census shows a Wm. Keeser as 26,
resident of Waterford Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Pennsylvania, living with wife Sarah
(26), Marietta (6), Matilda (5) and Wheeler (3
months). The 1870 Census shows a William
Keeser as 36, resident of Scranton PA, native of
Pennsylvania and a cabinet maker. The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as Wm. Keeser and burial
on January 23, 1893.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows her as Kellar and died March 15, 1909.
The Asylum Grave Book shows canuse of death
as Dementia Paralytcia and burial on March 17,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
739
125
Name
Born
Died
M Keller
John
1848
1928
M Kelley
Marion
1859
1886
Patient #
8055*
1436
County
Monroe
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1926 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1883
Census shows a John as 53 (b. December 1846),
resident of Switzerland Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, saw mill laborer, widower,
could read and write and living with the Jacob
Bury family. The 1910 Census shows a John as
62, resident of Green Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, cheese maker, widower and could
read and write. The National Home for Disabled
Volunteer Soldiers in Dayton OH shows a John J.
as 68, born in Harrisburg PA, 5'6", fair
complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, could read and
write, molder, widower, daughter Nellie Keller of
Harrisburg PA, served in Co E of the 194th PVI
and Co D of the 78th PVI, both times as Corporal,
admitted on November 13, 1914 to the Southern
Branch, discharged October 16, 1918, readmitted
to the Central Branch on June 19, 1919,
transferred to the Southern Branch on April 9,
1920. The 1920 Census shows a John J. as 73,
native of Pennsylvania, widower, could read and
write, and living in the National Home for Disabled
V
l t
SRecords
ldi
i show
D thimOH
Ohiresident
D thof
Admission
as 24,
Olive Township in Meigs Co OH, cooper, single,
common education, and "two maternal aunts on
father's side insane, both died in Asylum."
Admitted November 9, 1883. The 1880 Census
shows him as 20, resident of Olive Township in
Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, cooper, living with
father St. Clair (51, cooper), Annie (46, keeping
house), Charles (17), Ella (12), Estelle (9) and
Louis (1). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on April 13, 1886. His sister is Ella Kelley in grave
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
711
859
812
Name
Born
Died
F Kelley
Ella
1867
1944
M Kelley
Francis M.
1863
M Kelley
James
1858
1936
1933
Patient #
2042*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 12, resident of Olive
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father St. Clair (51, cooper), mother Annie
(46, keeping house), Marion (20, cooper), Charles
(17), Estelle (9) and Louis (1). The 1900 Census
shows her as 32 (b. October 1867), native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1910 Census hsows her as 43,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 52 and
a patient of the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 62, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 69, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died July 12, 1944. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pyclo-nephritis and burial on July 15, 1944. Her
b
th i M missing.
i K ll Admission
i
#125
Headstone
Records are
7712*:
8140*
Lawrence: 1923: 1926
missing. The 1930 Ceusus shows him as 67,
Lawrence
6286*
Perry
1914
native of Ohio, divorced, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
burial on February 3, 1936.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 62 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 72, born
1858, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
90
869
Name
Born
Died
M Kelley
John W.
1860
1882
M Kelley
Julian
Patient #
691
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1877 Admission Records show him as 17, and resident
of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH. Admitted
June 29, 1877. The 1860 Census shows a John
as 3 months, resident of Ashland in Boyd Co KY,
native of Kentucky, living with father M.D. (39,
laborer), mother Maggie (41), Michael (7), Daniel
(6), Bridget (3) and Mary (2). The 1870 Census
shows a John as 10, resident of Ashland in Boyd
Co KY, native of Kentucky, living with father
Michael (52, laborer), mother Magy (40, keeping
house), Michael (16, coal company clerk), Daniel
(15, laborer), Bridget (13), Mary (12), Edward (7),
Magy (5) and John Flin (70). The 1880 Census
shows him as 20, native of Kentucky, laborer,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 24, 1892.
1936
9426*
Scioto
1933 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows a Julian Kelley as 14, native of
Kentucky, could read and write and an inmate of
the House of Reform in Fayette Co KY. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Lung Abscess and burial on May 25, 1936.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1005
Name
Born
Died
M Kelley
Nelson
1883
1946
1821
1
145
M Kelley
Thomas
1
53
F Kelly
Margaret
1
223
F Kendle
Emma
1888
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1906: 1945 BLACK. Has headstone with name and date.
4871:
11565*
Perry:
Perry
1427
Noble
1883
1959*
Clinton
1888
1886
1851
1903
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 16, resident of Rendville in
Perry Co OH, naïve of Ohio, coal miner, could
read and write, living with father Paul (40, coal
miner), mother Hatie (33), John (15, mine traper),
Glen (13), Nola (11) and Orza (7). The World War
I Draft Registration shows him as 38, short,
medium build and a patient in the Lima OH
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows him as 62
(b. November 21, 1883), black, committed from
Perry County OH, native of Ohio, coal miner,
single, suffered from Dementia Praecox and died
from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on March 5, 1946
Admission Records show him as 65, resident of
Sharon Township, native of Ohio, farmer, married,
little education, Baptist, and daughters act
nervous. Admitted October 18, 1883. The 1860
Census shows him as 39, resident of Sharon
Township, native of Pennsylvania, farmer, could
not read or write, living with wife Sarah (33,
domestic), Sarah (8), Almira (6), Francenia (5),
Emaline (3) and Mary (7 months). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
February 12[?], 1888. The Asylum Grave Book
Could be Margaret (104, Monroe, 1874) or
Margaret (416, Franklin, 1875) The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on April 6, 1886.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
census shows her as 49, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died August
13, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
439
Name
Born
Died
M Kinnison
David
1875
1909
Patient #
4761
County
Pike
1
348
M Kennison
James E.
1865
1903
3707
Morgan
2
874
M Keplinger
William C.
1878
1936
4754:
9772*
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show him as 35, resident of
1900
1905: 1935
Pebble Township Pike Co OH, farmer, married,
limited education, and Protestant. Admitted
January 23, 1906. Ohio Deaths shows him as
Kinneson and died April 10, 1909. The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as Kennison, cause of
death as Senile Dementia and burial on April 12,
Admission Records show him as 35, resident of
Eagleport in Bloom Township in Morgan Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, native of Ohio,
laborer, single, no education, no religion, and
violent. Admitted April 27, 1900 after first having
been rejected. The 1900 Census shows him as
35, native of Ohio, former laborer, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 5,
Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
Brush Creek Township in Highland Co OH, native
of Highland Co OH, farmer, single, fair education,
Protestant, and violent. Admitted December 28,
1905. The 1910 Census shows him as 32, native
of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 56, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Lobar Pneumonia and burial on July
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
242
Name
F Keppler
Katherine
Born
Died
1904
Patient #
3556
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Not in Admissions Index under Keppler. The
Admissions Index shows a Caroline Kepler as
patient #3556 and admitted from Scioto County in
1901. The Inquest paper shows her as Catherine
Kepler. The Medical Certificate shows her as
both Catherine and Caroline. Admission records
show her as 70, native of Germany, resident of
the County Infirmary, widowed, fair German
education, Protestant, and a housekeeper. The
1870 Census shows a Caroline Kepler as 49,
resident of Harrison Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Bien [Germany], keeping house and
living with husband Frederick (66, farmer). The
1880 Census shows a Caroline Kepler, 57,
resident of Portsmouth OH, native of Baden
Germany, living with brother-in-law Mike
Englehardt (55, rolling mill worker), Barbara (55,
keeping house), Philipp (24, rolling mill worker),
Lenhart (21, rolling mill worker), Mike (15, foundry
worker) and Caroline (19). The 1900 Census
shows a Caroline Keppler, 71 (b. 1829), resident
of the County Infirmary and a native of Germany.
Th A l
G
B k h
h
K th i
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
251
Name
M Kern
Adam
Born
Died
1834
1895
Patient #
9
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 40 years old and a resident of Green
Township. Admitted January 27, 1874. The 1850
Census shows an Adam Kerns as 15, resident of
McArthursville in Vinton County, laborer, living
with Elias Barnes (40, farmer). He does not
appear in the 1860, 1870 or 1880 Census’. The
1890 Census Veterans Schedule indicates
Kern(s) was a Private in the 17th OVI, Company
D (and was a patient in the Asylum originally from
Logan OH) from April 18, 1861 to January 1865.
The Ohio Roster confirms this information (adding
that he was 27, entered the service on September
10, 1861 and transferred to the Veteran Reserve
Corps on December 14, 1864. This information is
confirmed by The National Park Service’s Civil
War Soldiers and Sailors System. The American
Civil War Soldiers database indicates he
mustered out August 15, 1861. When Kern was
with the 17th OVI the Regiment participated in the
following battles: Wild Cat, KY; Corinth, MS;
Stone River, TN; Tullahoma Campaign, TN;
Hoover’s Gap, TN; Chickamauga, GA; Orchard
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
981
Name
Born
Died
M Kerns
Charles
Franklin
1919
1944
Mount
Blanco
I-6
F Kerns
Ethel
1895
1974
1
389
M Kerns
William
1850
1905
Patient #
11402*
4683
County
Lawrence
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1944 Admission Records are missing.The 1920 Census
1905
shows him as 1, resident of Elizabeth Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
grandfather Terry Aldridge (63, farmer),
grandmother Mary (61) aunts and uncles John
(34), Tella (20), Hella (20), Goldie (15) and cousin
Harry (10). The 1930 Census shows him as 12,
resident of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with grandfather Perry
Aldridge (74, farm laborer), grandmother Mary
Aldridge (72) and John Aldridge (45). Ohio
Deaths shows he died August 9, 1944. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
accidential drowning in slop tank and burial on
Not in Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows her
as 79 (b. 1895), single and died October 29, 1974.
The Social Security Death Index shows she was
born May 19, 1895, former resident of Chauncey
OH and died in October 1974. Buried November
5, 1974. Find a Grave shows she is buried in
Mount Blanco Cemetery in Meigs Co OH.
Admission Records show him as 55, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH for 30
years, transferred from County Infirmary, native of
Kentucky, gray hair, 147 lbs., 5' 8 1/4 ", laborer,
single, illiterate, and Protestant. Admitted August
12, 1905. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on October 16, 1905.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
628
722
Name
Born
Died
M Keye
James
1842
1921
M Kille
Clayton
1853
1926
Patient #
7213*
5551*
County
Lawrence
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1920 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1911
Census shows him as 28, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of England, mill worker,
living with mother Sarah (48), George (26, wharf
mate), Emma (24), Adam (22, moulder), Joseph
(18, mill worker), Mary (15), William (12) and Belle
(23). Ohio Deaths shows he died January 19,
1921. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis with Arterio
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 27, resident of Bern
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, at
home, living with father Isaac (72, farmer), Sarah
(57, keeping house), Rachel (20), Charles (16),
Edward (15) and James (12). The 1900 Census
shows him as 47 (b. March 1853), resident of
Bern Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, could read but not write, living with father
Isaac (92) and Mary (52). The 1920 Census
shows him as 64, widower, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died December 17, 1926. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
1
320
282
332
Name
Born
Died
M Kille
Benjamin
W.
1850
1901
F Kincade
Prudence
1841
M Kincaid
Ellis
1862
1908
1902
Patient #
3755
4065
2043*
County
Vinton
Muskingum
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show him as 50, resident of
1903
1888
Madison Township in Vinton Co OH, suicidal, and
formerly of the Methodist Episcopal Chruch.
Admitted July 21, 1900. The 1850 Census shows
him as Benjamin Killey, 10, resident of Vinton
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Thomas (46, carpenter), mother
Hannah (43), Rachael (18, servant), Elizabeth
(16), John (13), Ann (11) and Edward (6). The
1870 Census shows him as Benjamin Kelly, 19,
resident of Columbia Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm worker, could not read or
write, living with father Thomas (57, carpenter),
mother Hannah (52, keeping house), John (23,
farm worker) and Edward (15, farm worker). The
1880 Census shows him as 29, resdient of Grees
Fork Township in Randolph Co IN, native of Ohio,
laborer, could not read or write, living with father
Thomas (67, carpenter), mother Hannah (62,
keeping house), John (33, laborer) and Edward
(25, laborer). The 1900 Census shows him as 49,
resident of Madison Township in Vinton Co OH,
ti
f Ohi
f
l b her as 63,
i d resident
15
Admission
Records
show
of
Falls Township, native of Ohio, housewife, widow,
fair education, unknown religion, had been in
Columbus Asylum at 36 with 2 children youngest
27. Admitted September 23, 1904. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on April 18, 1908.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 38, born 1862, native of
Ohio, single, laborer and patient of the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died February 12, 1902. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on February 18, 1902.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1025
Name
Born
Died
M Kinder
William
1872
1948
Patient #
County
3699:
8092*
Gallia:
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1900: 1926 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
2
712
M King
Andrew
1859
1926
5732*
Belmont
1912
1
289
F King
Catherine
1844
1908
4230
Perry
1905
Records show him as 28, resident of Gallipolis
Township of Gallia Co OH, married, Catholic, had
lived in Illinois for three years. Second Admission
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
him as 38, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 47, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 57, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 47, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 42,
could not read or write, and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him
as 61, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died May 17, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Acute
Dilitation of heart and burial on May 17, 1926.
Admission Records show her as 61, resident of
New Straitsville in Coal Township in Perry Co OH,
light hair, gray eyes, 5' 3 1/4", 127 lbs., house
work, married, Baptist and dangerous to others.
Admitted October 2, 1905. The 1870 Census
shows her as 26, resident of Hopewell Township
in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, keeping house,
living with husband William (32, farmer), Charley
(8) and Cora (6). The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on November 18, 1908.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
616
Name
Born
Died
M King
Edward
1874
1946
F King
Lizzie
1895
1934
Patient #
11062*
7050*
County
Belmont
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1929
1880 Census shows him as 2, resident of SeventyFirst Township in Cumberland County NC, native
of North Carolina, living with father Levy (24,
laborer), Kate (21, keeping house), Cardeemus
(4) and Rogers (9 months). The 1900 Census
shows him as 20 (b. 1880), resident of Newton
Township in Cumberland County NC, native of
North Carolina, day laborer, could read and write,
living with father Levy (50, railroad laborer),
mother Kartie (45), William (23), Agnes (22),
Richard (18), Kattie (16), Pilina (3) and William
(1). The Death Certificate shows him as 71 (b.
August 15, 1874), black, committed from Belmont
County OH, native of North Carolina, mill worker,
married, parents Liza and Rachael King of
McDowell County WV and died from Cerebral
Thrombosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease and
Ch
i N
h iti
F b
28missing.
1946 The
d
BLACK.
Admission
Records
are
1930 Census shows her as 35, resident of
Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Georgia,
could read and write, living with husband Clarence
(50, tailor), William (19, laborer), niece Philistine
Wright (6) and niece Doris Wright (4). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on October 9,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
174
468
Name
Born
Died
F King
Maud
1878
1900
F Kinstler
Maggie
1843
1921
Patient #
2439*
3218
County
Athens
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1899
Census shows her as 2, resident of Lodi
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father William (42, carpenter), mother
Lucinda (41) and siblings George (20), Bethsheba
(17), Arnold (14), Jacob (11), Rhoda (8) and Hala
(5). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died February 19, 1900. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on February 21, 1900.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 56, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Germany, in state 50
years, domestic, separated, moderate education,
Protestant and no children. Admitted January 18,
1899. The 1880 Census show a Maggie as 34,
resident of New York City, native of Switzerland
and living with husband John (28, butcher). The
1900 Census shows her as 57, native of
Germany, widow, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
her as 67, native of Germany, divorced, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 76, married could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths show she died December 26, 1921. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberchlosis (Broncho Pneumonia)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
370
36
Name
Born
Died
M Kirby
Cornelius
1838
1904
F Kirkendall
Elizabeth
1862
1884
Patient #
60*: 4395
1302
County
Fairfield:
Fairfield
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1904 First Admission Record missing. Second
1883
Admission Records show him as 66, resident of
Lancaster in Fairfield Co OH, native of Ireland,
transferred from Columbus Asylum and County
Infirmary, unknown occupation, single, very
limited education, and Catholic. Admitted July 14,
1904. The 1861 England Census shows a
Cornelius Kirby as 23, native of Limerick Ireland
and a resident of Yorkshire. The 1870 Census
shows him as 34, resident of Butterville in Warren
Co OH, harness maker and living with the family
of Philip Snyder. The 1880 Census shows him as
43, native of Ireland, former saddler, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show her as 21, resident of
Union Township in Scioto Co OH, housewife,
married, common education, no religion, deserted
by husband, violent with 3 children youngest 3.
Admitted June 26, 1883. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on March 3, 1884.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
583
Name
M Kiser
George
Born
Died
1876
1918
Patient #
3394
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 BLACK. Headstone missing. Admission Records
show him as 22, resident of Upper Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single,
no education, Protestant, violent, and had been in
the Ohio Penitentiary. Admitted May 5, 1898. The
1880 Census shows him as 3, resident of Ironton
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Peter (37,
laborer), mother Martha (24, keeping house),
Nancy (12), Mary (15), James (13), Maria (11 and
Benjamin (7 months). The 1900 Census shows
him as 24 (b. May 1876), native of Ohio, single,
laborer, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 34,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as
Kaiser and died July 6, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Acute Miliary
Tuberculosis and burial on July 9, 1918.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
978
1049
Name
Born
Died
M Kisner
Albert
1904
1944
M Kitts
Beldon
1888
1952
Patient #
10938*
6826*
County
Belmont
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1941 Admission Records are missing. OneWorldTree
1916
indicates he was born in Morristown in Belmont
Co OH in 1904, was married to Edna Cole and
had a daughter Lillian, but no sources are cited.
The 1910 Census shows him as 7, resident of
Portland District in Preston Co WV, native of West
Virginia and living with the uncle James
Stonebroke and family. The 1920 Census shows
him as 17, resident of Fairmont in Marion Co WV,
native of West Virginia, could read and write,
living with father Clark (42), mother Cora (45),
John (14) and Mary (10). The 1920 Fairmont WV
City Directory shows him a student living with
father Clark and mother Cora. The 1925
Fairmont WV City Directory shows him as a
student living with father Clark and mother Cora.
The 1930 Census shows him as 28, resident of
Portland District in Preston Co WV, native of
Maryland, coal mine driver, could not read or
write, living with wife Edna (33), Iona (11) and
Edneta (9). The 1940 Census shows him as 38,
resident of Shadyside in Belmont Co OH, native of
W
Vi i i
l iname
l dand dates.
i th The
d 1910
Has theadstone
with
Census shows him as 25, resident of Perry
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Kansas,
farm laborer, could read and write, living with stepfather L--- Kapp (62, farmer), mother Mary (46),
sister Annie (11) and sister Emma (10). The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 32,
formerly of Ironton in Lawrence Co OH and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 33, single, could read and write and was a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
821
Name
Born
Died
M Klass
George
1860
1934
Patient #
2171*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
3
813
F Kleeman
Fannie
1878
1963
8215*
Cuyahoga
1937
3
1093
M Klimbiewic
z Walter
1885
1963
12489*
Athens
1950
Census shows his as 40 (b. 1860), native of Ohio,
single, miner, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as
50, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 59 and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 69, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
injured by fall, fracture of hip and burial on March
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 37, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Vienna, living with
husband Charles (35, laborer). The 1940 Census
shows her as 55, native of Germany, divorced and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her
as 85, former resident of Cleveland OH, divorced
and died July 21, 1963.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The Death
Certificate shows he was born April 25, 1885 in
Poland, former resident of Rt. 3 Athens OH, father
Panol Klimbiewicz, formar coal miner and buried
February 11, 1963. Ohio Deaths shows him as 77
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
3
1081
1050
Name
Born
Died
M Kline
Pearl
1881
1961
M Klingman
Jacob
1875
1952
Patient #
8819*
12615*
County
Hocking
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Has headstone with name and dates.
1951
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 19, resident of Laurel
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, could read and write, living with
father Martin (50, farmer), mother Hannah (43),
Bertha (17), Chester (12, farm laborer) and Palus
(2). The 1910 Census shows him as 26, resident
of Laurel Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, married 3 years, could read and
write, living with wife Nora (20 and Florence (1).
The 1920 Census shows him as 38, resident of
Falls Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
railroad shop laborer, living with wife Nora (30),
daughter Florence (11) and son Murray (8). The
1930 Census shows him as 48, resident of Falls
Township in Hocking Co OH, steam engineer,
divorced, could read and write, living with father
Martin (78) and mother Hannah (70). The 1940
Census shows him as 57, native of Ohio, divorced
and a patient in the Asylum. The World War II
Draft Registration shows him as 60, born 1882,
t f H kiwith
C name
OH and dates.
l
d di
Hasidheadstone
Admission Records are missing.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
520
Name
Born
Died
M Knapper
W. Louis
1840
1914
1
115
M Knapper
William
2
658
F Kneisley
Elizabeth
Patient #
2805*:
3586
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Ross: Ross 1893: 1899 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. Readmitted August 30, 1899 as unknown age,
resident of Liberty Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, unknown occupation, single, no
education, no religion, violent, "was kicked by a
horse in the forehead 20 years ago," and
"brothers excitable and one said to have
murdered a man near Columbus." The 1900
Census shows him as 69, native of Ohio, single,
former laborer, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 68, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
July 7, 1914. The Asylum Grave Book shows
1884
1859
1939
2060*
Pike
1889
Could be William Knauer (333, Muskingum,
1874 and 983, Muskingum, 1879) The 1880
Census shows a William Knauer as 28, native of
Ohio and a patient in the Asylum.The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on October 23, 1884.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 61 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 70,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 30,
1939. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on May
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
262
101
Name
Born
Died
M Knowles
Christoph
er J.
1815
1896
M Knowlton
Russell D.
1820
1883
Patient #
2181*
920: 1374
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 35, resident of Olive
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with fatehr James (74, farmer), mother H.H. (58),
Ezra (33, farmer), J.C. (21, farmer), Philena (20),
R.J, (18) and W. (15). The 1860 Census shows
him as 44, resident of Olive Township in Meigs Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living with Harriet
(48), Mary (46), Ezra (42, laborer) and Warwick
(25, laborer). The 1870 Census shows him as 55,
resident of Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, retail dealer in a store, living with
James Lawrence family. The 1880 Census shows
him as 65, resident of Olive Township in Meigs Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living with wife
Caroline (46, keeping house) and J.F. (5). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died November 3, 1896. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
N show
b him
5 1896
Admission
as about 60,
Guernsey: 1879: 1883
resident of Spencer Township in Guernsey Co
Guernsey
OH, and transferred from County Infirmary. Readmitted April 21, 1883 as 55, resident of
Cumberland, Spencer Township in Guernsey Co
OH, native of Guernsey Co OH, peddler, violent
and homicidal. The 1880 Census shows him as
60, resident of Spencer Township in Guernsey Co
OH, native of Virginia, selling eye glasses, living
with his brother Josiah (64, notary) and Sarah (61,
keeping house). The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
799
Name
F Knox
Minnie
2
586
M Knox John
2
362
F Koch
Lillie
Born
Died
1880
1960
1883
Patient #
6173*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1918
5636*
Ross
1911
1914
3672
Ross
1902
Census shows her as 38, resident of Great River
in Meigs Co OH, native of West Virginia, no
occupation, living with father Wat (66, farm
laborer), brother James (21, circus show), and
sister Margaret (18). The 1930 Census shows
her as 49, native of West Virginia, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1940 Census shows her as 28, native of West
Virginia, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her as 80, former resident of Meigs
Co OH, single and died May 19, 1960.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died July 20, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Acute Miliary
Tuberculosis and burial on July 22, 1918.
Admission Records show her as about 17,
resident of Colerain Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, brown eyes, brown hair, no
occupation, single,, no education, no religion,
violent, mother insane, no children. Admitted April
18, 1902. The 1900 Census shows her as 17,
single, could read but not write and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her
as 25, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died
February 28, 1914. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Eudocarditis and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1092
Name
Born
Died
M Koewler
George
1881
1963
Patient #
County
Brown
Yr Admitted Comments
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1900 Census shows him
as 19, resident of Huntington Township in Brown
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write, living with mother Catherine (60,
widowed farmer), Rosie (26), John (15) and
Heather (3). The 1910 Census shows him as 29,
resident of Huntington Township in Brown Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could read
and write, living with mother Catherine (69), John
(24, farmer), Ella Philhower (39, carpet weaver)
and Leon Philhower (5). Ohio Deaths shows him
as 83, formerly of Adams Co OH, widowed and
died January 8, 1963. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 38, resident of
Manchester in Adams Co OH, farmer and nearest
relative Josie. The 1930 Census shows him as
49, resident of Jefferson Township in Brown Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, married 33 years,
could read and write and living with wife
Josephine (49). Ohio Deaths shows him as 83,
f
l f Ad
C OH id
d di d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
726
964
Name
F Koher
Sarah
Born
Died
1876
1946
Patient #
7445*
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1932 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 39, resident of Jackson
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband John (69, river
boat laborer) and Paul (3). The 1930 Census
shows her as 54, resident of Jackson Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, married at age 15,
could read and write, living with husband John
(77, farmer) and Paul (15). The 1940 Census
shows her as 65, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The Death Certificate
shows her as 71 (b.October 16, 1874), committed
from Monroe County OH, native of Ohio, married
to John Koher, housewife and died of Lobar
Pneumonia on January 11, 1946 and burial on
M Kontra
George
1943
11332*
Belmont
1943 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Death
1
325
F Koontz
Lillian
1870
1911
2626*
Gallia
1894
3
817
F Korb
Grace
1876
1964
7051*
Cuyahoga
1929
shows he died October 6, 1943. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as suicide drank carbolic acid before commitment to state
hospital and burial on October 9, 1943.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 40 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died April 8,
1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 44, native of New York,
married and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows her as 38, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 48, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths show her as 72, former resident of
Cleveland OH, married and died March 23, 1964.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
747
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Kossky
Anna
1948
1891
2539*
1928
883: 1880* Athens:
Athens
1
203
M Kratzer
John
2
545
F Kratzer
Julia
1863
9674*
County
Guernsey
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1946 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1891
1879: 1888
Records are missing. The 1940 Census shows
her as 52, native of Hungary, married, fourth
grade education and a patient in the Columbus
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
October 29, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on October 30, 1891.
Admission Records show her as 16, resident of
York Township in Athens Co OH, violent and
dangerous. Admitted April 15, 1879. Readmission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 7, resident of Brown
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Virginia,
living with father John (51, coal miner), mother
Francis (48, keeping house), Mary (23), Henry
(21, coal miner), Joseph (16, coal miner),
Christian (12, coal miner) and Frances (10). The
1880 Census shows her as 17, resident of York
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Virginia,
living with father John (61, farmer), mother
Francis (58), John (28, coal miner), Joseph (26,
coal miner), Christa (22), and Francis (20). The
1900 Census shows her as 34, native of West
Virginia, single, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 44,
native of Virginia, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 53, native of Virginia, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
D th h
h di d A
t 9 1928 Th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
565
Name
Born
Died
M Kratzer
Phillip W.
1863
1917
Patient #
6705*
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
2
566
M Kraugh
Walter
1892
1917
6376*
Lawrence
1915
1
38
F Kreiger
Caroline
1854
1884
791
Pike
1878
Census shows him as 36 (b. July 1863), resident
of Brush Creek Township in Scioto Co OH, native
of Kentucky, farm laborer, could read and write
and living with wife Adda (18). The 1910 Census
shows him as 47, resident of Rarden Township in
Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky, house
carpenter, could read and write, living with wife
Anna (20), Mervin (10), Muriel (6), Hazel (4) and
Ora (1). Ohio Deaths shows he died July 18,
1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cardiac Asthma and burial on July 20,
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 25, born in 1892,
native of Utah, single, medium height, medium
build, blue eyes, brown hair and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died August 30,
1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
September 1, 1917.
Admission Records show her as 24, resident of
Beaver Township in Pike Co OH, and abused.
Admitted February 27, 1878. The 1870 Census
shows her as 16, resident of Beaver Township,
native of Ohio, living with father Lewis (48,
farmer), mother Doratha (45, keeping house),
France (20, farm laborer), Lewis (14, farm
laborer), John (11, farm laborer), Henry (8), Fritz
(6) and Margaret (4). The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
753
Name
Born
Died
F Krestline
Amelia
1904
1949
3
1074
M Kubala
Mike
1887
1959
3
1059
1881
1956
2
623
M L______
John
M Lacey
Almon W.
1863
1920
Patient #
7052*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 25, native of Austria,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 59,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 42, native of Slovakia,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census hsows him as 52,
native of Slovakia, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 72 and died
Has headstone with name and dates.
8432*
Cuyahoga
1927
3594
Adams
1899 Admission Records show him as Almon, 36,
resident of Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, no education,
Christian, violent and homicidal. Admitted
September 22, 1899. The 1910 Census shows
him as 47, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as Almon and died April
14, 1920. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Almund, cause of death as Aortic Regurgitation
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
555
Name
F Lacey
Jane
Born
Died
1850
1929
Patient #
6211*
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 Admission Records are missing. The Admissions
Index shows her as Jane Lacy. The 1910 Census
shows a Jane Lacey as 59, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the Ross
Co Infirmary. The 1920 Census shows a Jane
Lacy as 67, resident of Buckskin Township in
Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, widow, servant,
could read and write, living with Elmer McGough
and wife. The 1920 Census shows a Jane Lacey
as 70, native of Ohio, divorced, could not read or
write and a patient in the Ross County Infirmary.
The Grave Book shows her as Jane Lacey. Ohio
Deaths shows her as Lacy and died March 8,
1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Brocho Pneumonia and burial on March
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
452
659
Name
Born
Died
M Lafferty
Absalom
1844
1910
F Laird
Anna
1862
1939
Patient #
5175
6957*
County
Highland
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 CIVIL WAR DESERTER Headstone missing.
1929
Grave Book notes accidental arowning. Admission
Records show him as about 50, resident of
Hillsboro, Liberty Township in hIghland Co OH,
native of Ohio, blond hair, gray eyes, 5' 5 1/2", 142
lbs., laborer, married, no education, no religion,
and five brothers insane. Admitted August 14,
1908. The 1850 Census shows him as 6, resident
of Salem Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father John (31, farmer), mother
Mary (37), Matilda (10), Elijah (8) and Adaline (1).
The 1860 Census shows him as 16, resident of
Salem Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father John (42, farmer), mother
Mary (35), Matlida (20), Elijah (17), Jane (10) and
Rebecca (9). The 1900 Census shows him as 59,
born 1841, resident of Paint Township in Highland
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, married 30
years, could not read or write and living with wife
Mary (50). The Ohio Roster shows him as
enlisting at 18 as a Private in the 11th OVC
Company G on June 22, 1863. American Civil
W
S ldi Records
h
hi missing.
li tiThe 1920P i t
Admission
are
Census shows her as 58, resident of Wayne
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, single
and could read and write. The 1930 Census
shows her as 67, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died August 5, 1939. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tuberculosis Peritonitis and burial on August 7,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
827
Name
Born
Died
F Lambert
Viola B.
1896
1966
Patient #
9243*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1943 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 3 (b. December 1896),
resident of Union Township in Lincoln Co WV,
native of West Virginia, living with father John (32,
farmer), mother Virginia (31) and Lonna (2). The
1920 Census shows her as 23, resident of Union
Township in Lincoln Co WV, native of West
Virginia, single, living with father John (53,
farmer), Jennie (50), Lonnie (22), Virnie (19),
John (17), Clarissa (16), Mircia (15), Albert (14),
Yarcie (9) and Lucie (8). The 1930 Census shows
her as 33, resident of Carroll Township in Lincoln
Co WV, native of West Virginia, single, could read
and write, living with Donald (63, farmer), Virginia
(60), Lattie (32), Virnie (29) and John (27). The
1940 Census shows her as 43, resident of
Morgan Township in Gallia Co OH, native of West
Virginia, eighth grade education, living with
brother John (37, farmer), mother Virginia (70)
and Lonnie (42). The Social Security Index shows
h
b
D
b 25 1896 d di d J
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
109
822
Name
Born
Died
M Lamping
Thomas
E.
1851
1884
M Lanagan
John
1872
1934
Patient #
1458
5727*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1884 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
Muskingum
1912
him as 33, resident of Kentucky, native of Ohio,
made a state patient by resolution of the Ohio
House of Legislature, physician, married, colligate
education, no religion, violent and destructive.
Admitted February 6, 1884. The 1870 Census
shows him as 19, resident of Grandview Township
in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, store clerk,
living with Owen Parr (24, cooper) and family and
William Lamping (29, dry goods merchant).
Kentucky Marriage Records of April 13, 1874
show him as 23, resident of Owensboro KY,
native of Ohio, physician, married Lucy Brush, 22,
native of Shelbyville VA. The 1880 Census shows
him as 29, resident of Owensboro KY, native of
Ohio, physician, living with wife Lucy (28, keeping
house), Fred (4) and Sarah Cartwright (22,
servant). His obituary is in the Marietta Times of
June 5, 1884. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died May 27, 1884. The
A l
G Records
B k are
h missing.
b i lTheM
Admission
192027
Census shows him as 48, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on March 9, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
214
794
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Lancraft
Anna M.
1845
1902
481: 1107
F Lane Etta
1883
1959
10029*
County
Perry
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1875: 1881 The Admissions Index shows her as Mary M. in
1948
1875 but Admission Records shows her as Ann
M., about 33, resident of Coal Township in Perry
Co OH, married and had been in the Longview
Asylum about 1869. Second Admission Records
show her as 36, resident of Coal Township in
Perry Co OH, "supposed to be a widow and no
positive evidence of death of husband," Catholic,
formerly of Straitsville, Perry Co OH, formerly
treated at Longview & Athens Asylums, admitted
July 9, 1881. The 1880 Census shows her as
Mary, 38, native of Ohio, married and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1900 Census indicates her as
48, born October 1852, native of Ohio, father
native of Ireland, mother native of Germany, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on December
29
Has1902
headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 33, resident of Washington
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Iowa and
living with husband Walter (44, farmer). Ohio
Deaths shows her as 74, former resident of Logan
OH, widowed and died March 22, 1959.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
384
601
Name
Born
Died
F Lane
Mary
1846
1915
F Lanier
Elizabeth
1864
1933
Patient #
5277*
4649
County
Scioto
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1915 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1909
Census shows her as 24, resident of District 9 in
Bennett in Meade Co KY, native of Kentucky,
keeping house, living with James (25, farmer),
and Martha (4). The 1880 Census shows her as
30, resident of Brush Creek Township in Scioto
Co OH, native of Kentucky, keeping house, living
with husband James L. (34, farmer), William (11),
Mahala (8), Nancy (6) and Sadie (8 months). The
1900 Census shows her as 54 (b. July 1846),
resident of Brush Creek Township in Scioto Co
OH, native of Kentucky, farming, married for 33
years, had 12 children of which 8 living and could
read and write. The 1910 Census show her as
66, native of Kentucky, could not read or write and
a patient in the Allen Co KY Poor Farm. Ohio
Deaths shows she died November 16, 1915. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
C
b l A Records
l
d b her
i l as N
b 21of
Admission
show
45, resident
Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Gallia Co OH, 78 lbs., 4' 9", gray eyes, brown hair
and brother Wayne Lanier of Gallipolis. Admitted
August 27, 1909. The 1910 Census shows her as
45, native of Ohio, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 55, native of Ohio, single, could read adn
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 65, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows her about 69 (b. about 1864),
committed from Gallia Co OH, single, had
accidental fracture of left femur and died of
Chronic Mycarditis on September 12, 1933. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
738
626
Name
F Lankester
Maude
M Lannan
Henry
Born
Died
1881
1947
1920
Patient #
7883*
6081*
County
Cuyahoga
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1935 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1913
Census shows her as 29, resident of Celveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write and living with husband Edward (33, ice
company credit manager). The 1920 Census
shows her as 39, resident of Celevland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write and living with husband Edward (43, building
supply manager). The 1930 Census shows her as
49, resident of Lakewood in Cuyahoga Co OH,
native of Ohio, could read and write and living with
husband Edward (53, building supply manager).
The 1940 Census shows her as 36, native of
Ohio, widowed and a patient in the Asylum. The
Death Certificate shows her about 54 (b. about
1893), committed from Cuyahoga County OH,
native of Ohio, single and died of Bilateral Lobar
Pneumonia on March 9, 1947 and buried March
11
The1947
Asylum Admissions Index shows him as
Lanna. Admission Records are missing. The
1920 Census shows him as Lannau, 28, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as Lannan and died
November 14, 1920. The Asylum Grave Book
shows him as Lannan, cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on November
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
157
478
Name
Born
Died
F Larcamp
Mary
1851
1898
M Lattimer
Albert
1862
1912
Patient #
3070
5317
County
Scioto
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1909
her as 49, resident of Harrison Township in Scioto
Co OH, native of Germany, house work, single,
common education, Protestant and violent.
Admitted November 18, 1897. The 1860 Census
shows her as 9, resident of Hamilton Township in
Jackson Co OH, native of Hanover, living with
father Henry (44), mother Catherine (43), William
(7) and Henry (4). The 1870 Census shows her
as 18, resident of Jefferson Township in Jackson
Co OH, native of Hanover, living with father Henry
(58, miner), mother Eliza (54, keeping house),
William (16, miner) and Henry (14, miner). The
1880 Census shows her as 29, resident of
Harrison Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Hanover, living with father Henry (64, farmer),
mother Eliza (63, keeping house) and Henry (24,
farm worker). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August 23, 1898. The
A l
G Records
B k show
h him
b as
i l 50, A
23
Admission
blacksmith,
resident of Sarahsville, Center Township in Noble
Co OH, widower, common education, Methodist,
blue eyes, black hair, 167 lbs., 5'7 1/2 ". Admitted
July 20, 1909. The 1900 Census shows him as
37 (b. September 1862), resident of Jackson
Township in Guernsey Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, single, blacksmith and could read
and write. 1910 Census indicates him as 50,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 28,
1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Intestinal Obstruction and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
575
Name
Born
Died
M Lattimer
George
1859
1918
Patient #
6783*
County
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The Admissions
Index shows him as Lattimer. The 1870 Census
shows him as 11, resident of Liberty Township in
Fairfield Co OH, infirm, idiotic, living with George
Graser (59, journeyman shoemaker), Catherine
Graser (35) and Henry (10 months). The 1880
Census shows him as 17, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Fairfield Co Infirmary. The
1910 Census shows him as 56, native of Ohio,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Fairfield Co Infirmary. Ohio Deaths shows him as
Lattimore and died January 11, 1918. The Death
Certificate shows him as 65 (b. 1852), committed
from Lawrence County OH, single and died of
Broncho Pneumonia on January 11, 1918 and
buried January 14, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows him as Lattimer, cause of death as
Borncho Pneumonia and burial on January 14,
1918
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
446
F Lauer
Barbara
1849
1919
896: 3610
Washingto 1879: 1901
n:
Washingto
n
2
686
F LaVoie
Della
1893
1942
8216*
Cuyahoga
M Lawwell
William A.
1881
1
373
1904
4350
Pike
1927
1904
Admission Records show her as Lawer, 30,
resident of Muskingum Township in Washington
Co OH and suicidal. Admitted June 10, 1879. Readmitted March 6, 1901 as Lauer, 50, resident of
Marieta Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Germany, in state 30 years, transferred from
County Infirmary, no occupation, married, limited
education, Lutheran and no children. The 1880
Census shows her as 26, resident of Lower
Salem OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living
with husband Daniel (30, wagon maker), Howard
(1) and George (4 months). The 1900 Census
shows her as Laner, 50 (b. July 1849), native of
Germany, immigrated in 1866, married, could not
read or write and a patient in the County Infirmary.
Ohio Deaths shows her as Lauer and died
December 14, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows her as Lauer, cause of death as Pulmonary
T
b hl Records
i
d b are
i l missing.
D
b 1940
16 1919
Admission
The
Census shows her as 47, former resident of
Cleveland, native of England, widowed and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 11, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Senile Psychosis and
Admission Records show him as 22, resident of
Camp Creek Township in Pike Co OH, brown
eyes, brown hair, 5' 7 1/4", farmer, single, limited
education, and Protestant. Admitted Spril 28,
1904. The 1900 Census shows him as 19,
resident of Morris Township in Knox Co OH,
native of Kentucky, student at Mt. Vernon
Academy, boarding with Mary Maxon. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
268
287
Name
Born
Died
F Layman
Maggie
1878
1907
M Lazarus
Charles E.
1863
1898
Patient #
4315
1606
County
Lawrence
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show her as 28, resident of
1885
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, black hair, black eyes, 5' 6", 140 lbs., house
work, single, poor education, Protestant, no
children, one cousin insane and relative Lucinda
Layman of Ironton. Admitted June 9, 1906. The
1880 Census shows her as 3, resident of Harmer
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with fatehr Eli (39, farmer), mother Mary (45,
keeping house), Albert (17, farm laborer), Grant
(15, farm laborer), Rachel (13), Lyda (10), Alva (6)
and Lawrence (2). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died January 28, 1907.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January
Admission Records show him as 22, resident of
Pleasant Township in Perry Co OH, single,
common education, Protestant, "was struck on
the head with a rock, done maliciously… a year
and a half ago." Admitted March 24, 1885. The
1870 Census shows him as 7, resident of York
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father William (37, farmer), mother Mary (40,
keeping house), Emma (12), Edwin (11), Harriet
(10), Lamon (8), Ida (6), Ulysses (4), William (1)
and Wesley (1 month). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died August 7,
1898. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
752
344
Name
Born
Died
M Leatherwo
od
Edward D.
1853
1929
M Lee
Thomas
1863
1903
Patient #
8301*
3604
County
Lawrence
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1899
Census shows him as 47 (b. March 1853),
resident of Wellston in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, coal miner, could read and write, living with
wife Emma (48), earnest (11) and boarder
Thomas Jonas (52, coal miner). The 1920
Census shows him as 56 (s/b 66), resident of
Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, miner,
could read and write and living with wife Emma
(66). Ohio Deaths shows he died February 7,
1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Lobar Pneumonia and burial on
Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
Green Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Hocking Co OH, farm hand, single, no education,
and Protestant. Admitted October 5, 1899. The
1870 Census shows him as Thomas L., 7,
resident of Swan Township in Vinton Co OH,
attending school, living with mother Sarah J. (38,
keeping house), Anna (10), Jasper (9) and
George (5). The 1880 Census shows him as
Thomas I., 17, resident of Mt. Pleasant in
Washington Township in Hocking Co OH, native
of Ohio, parents natives of Ohio, could read but
not write, living with mother Sarah (53, keeping
house), Anna (21) and George (14). The 1900
Census shows him as 36 (b. December 1863),
native of Ohio, parents natives of Ohio former
farm laborer, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died January 19,
1903 Th A l
G
B k h
b i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
135
Name
F Leffel
Elizabeth
1
507
M Leichleide
r Louis
3
835
F Leike
Catherine
2
541
2
755
Born
Died
1824
1895
Patient #
2343*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1913
6040*
Ross
1913
1874
1968
5760*
Morgan
1919
M Lemming
Wesley
1858
1916
1472
Adams
1884
F Lemo
Vera
1894
1949
7117*
Summit
1930
Census shows her as 56, resident of Pomeroy in
Meigs Co OH, native of Bavaria, keeping house,
husband Peter (56, laborer) and daughter A--(20). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. Athens County
Deaths shows he died September 28, 1913. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Acute Dysentery and burial on September 30,
Has headstone with name and dates. The
Admissions Index shows her as Leike. The 1920
Census shows her as 45, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 55, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 65, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The Social Security Index shows her
as Lieke and died in June of 1968.
Admission Records show him as a farmer, 26,
resident of Meigs Township in Adams Co OH,
single, admitted April 2,1884. 1900 Census
indicates him as 42 (b. 1858), native of Ohio,
parents natives of Ohio. 1910 Census inducates
him as 52, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
April 14, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Inanition and burial on April 18,
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 36, native of Hungary,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 45,
native of Hungary, maried and a patient int he
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
O.U.
831
Name
Born
Died
M Lenhart
Max
1814
1904
F Leport
Willa B.
1898
1968
Patient #
4532
County
Scioto
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Given to O. U. Admission Records show him as
about 80, resident of Washington Township in
Scioto Co OH, native of Germany, in state 42
years, gray hair, gray eyes, farmer, widower, poor
education and Catholic. Admitted November 14,
1904. The 1900 Census shows him as 85, born
1814, resident of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Germany, could not read or write, living
with his son George (42, day laborer, native of
Pennsylvania). The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on December 25, 1904.
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1910 Census shows her
as 10, resident of Porter Township in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with grandfather Hardin
Courtney (70, brick mason), grandmother Emma
(59) and mother Anna Thompson (29). Ohio
Deaths shows her as 69, former resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, married and died
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1100
Name
M Lett
Joseph
Born
Died
1880
1964
Patient #
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1880 Census shows him
as 3 months, resident of Stonewall Township in
Wayne Co WV, native of West Virginia, living with
father Harrison (42, farmer) and mother Catherine
(31). The 1900 Census shows him as 20, resident
of Stonewall Township in Wayne Co WV, native of
West Virginia, farm laborer, single, could read and
write, living with father Thomas (58, farmer), Katy
(51), Rosella (18), Thomas (16) and Helen (14).
The 1910 Census shows him as 30, resident of
Stonewall Township in Wayne Co WV, native of
West Virginia, farmer, single, could read and
write, living with mother Catherine (61, widow
farmer), Thomas (26, farmer) and Helen (23). The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 38,
resident of Wayne Co WV and a carpenter. The
1920 Census shows him as 39, resident of
Armilda in Stonewall Township in Wayne Co WV,
native of West Virginia, carpenter, single, could
read and write, living with mother Catherine (70),
Thomas 35, farm laborer), Helen (34), and
h
W l
(9) Th 1930 C
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hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
734
Name
F Levi
Laura
Born
Died
1875
1946
Patient #
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
Has headstone with name and dates. The
1900 Census shows her as 25, resident of Brush
Creek in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, mother of
three children with one living, could read and
write, living with husband Charles (43, farmer) and
Rosa (1). The 1920 Census shows her as 45,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 55,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 65,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her as
about 71 (b. about 1874), committed from Scioto
County OH, native of the US, former houseworker
and died of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
707
Name
M Lewis
Casper
Born
Died
1840
1926
Patient #
21: 1906:
3598
County
Athens:
Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1887: CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 20, resident of Dover Township, and
1899
papers call him "Jasper." Admitted February 2,
1874. Re-admitted January 25, 1884 as "Casper"
from the County Infirmary. Re-Admitted October
3, 1899 as 60, resident of Dover Township, native
of Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary,
farmer, single, common education, Protestant and
violent. The Ohio Roster shows him as 18, Private
in the 1st OVLA Battery H, enlisted February 24,
1864 and mustered out June 14, 1865. The 1870
Census shows him as 24, resident of Dover
Township, native of Ohio and an insane pauper.
The 1880 Census shows him as 35 and a patient
inthe Asylum. The 1900 Census shows him as 60
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as 71 and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 80 and a patient in
the Asylum. The National Archives Rolls show he
enlisted February 25, 1864 at Van Buren in
Putnam County OH, mustered in March 4, 1864 at
Toledo OH, born in Seneca County OH, 18, 5’ 5”,
hazel eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, $300
b
t f
d
t d tJ
14 1865 t
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
496
473
Name
Born
Died
M Lewis
Colby
1864
1913
F Lewis
Eliza
1856
1922
Patient #
3587
3319
County
Lawrence
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 35, resident of
1899
Lawrence Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, married, poor education, Protestant,
violent and homicidal. Admitted September 11,
1899. The 1870 Census shows him as 4, resident
of Lawrence Township in Lawrence Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father James (37, coal worker),
mother Margaret (27, keeping house), Rhoda (6)
and Andrey (2). The 1880 Census shows him as
Coalable, 14, resident of Lawrence Township in
Lawrence Co OH, farmer, could not read or write,
living with father James (42, farmer), mother
Margaret (38, keeping house), Andrew (12,
farmer), James (8), Eliza (5), Adaline (2) and
Emma (2 months). The 1900 Census shows him
as 35, native of Ohio, former laborer, married,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 46,
married, could not read or write and a patient int
he Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial
F b Admission
28 1913
BLACK.
Records show her as
unknown age, resident of Chillicothe in Ross Co
OH, domestic, married, limited education, Baptist
with one child. Admitted October 13, 1899. The
1880 Census has her as 30, black, resident of the
Ross County Infirmary and native of Ohio. The
1900 Census shows her as 43 (b. September
1856), native of Ohio, married, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died May 8, 1922. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberchlosis and burial on May 9, 1922.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
559
1
374
3
825
2
818
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
1920 Headstone Missing. Admission Records are
1929
M Lewis
William
F Liberatore
Laberta
1904
2858*
Lawrence
1894
1965
8465*
Stark
1939 Has headstone with name and dates.
M Lightner
Edward
1896
1934
6935*
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
F Lewis
Sallie
1885
5891*
County
Washingto
n
1918
missing. The 1920 Census shows a Sallie N. as
55, native of Virginia, widow, could read and write
and a patient in the Longview Asylum in
Cincinnati. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 19,
1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on June
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on December 6, 1904.
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows her as 49, former resident of
Canton OH, native of Italy, married and a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 79,
former resident of Canton in Stark Co OH, widow,
had been a patient in the Asylum and died
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census hsows him as 4 (b. December 1895),
resident of Marietta OH, native of Ohio, living with
father J. Oscar (30, laborer), mother Alda (25),
Mable (3) and Gertrude (10 months). The 1910
Census shows him as 15, resident of Marietta
OH, native of Ohio, could read and write, living
with father J.O. (40, foundry watchman), mother
Alda (36), Mable (13), Gertrude (11), Madge (9),
Eska (6) and Norman (2). The 1920 Census
shows her as 24, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 34, single, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Epilepsey and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
119
369
Name
Born
Died
M Likins
John W.
1860
1885
F Lindemoo
d Mariah
1873
1914
Patient #
887
4647
County
Highland
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 Admission Records show him as 19 and a
1909
resident of Jackson Township in Highland Co OH.
Admitted March 19, 1879. The 1880 Census
shows him as 20, native of Ohio, single, insane
and a patient in the Highland Co Infirmary. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on September
Admission Records show her as 35, resident of
Sycamore Valley in Bethel Townhip in monroe Co
OH, brown hair, brown eyes, 103 lbs., 5' 3 3/4",
housewife, married, common education,
Protestant, 2 children youngest 11 and husband
W.L. Lindemood of Sycamore Valley. Admitted
August 25, 1909. The 1900 Census shows her as
26, resident of Bethel Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, could read and write, living
with husband William (32, farmer), Cora (6) and
Rosa (3). The 1910 Census shows her as 35,
married with two children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Acute Miliary
Tuberculosis and burial on November 19, 1914.
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
487
118
Name
Born
Died
M Lindsey
George
1851
1912
M Lindsey
Johnsey
T.
1827
Patient #
5400*
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 28, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, could read but not write, living with
grandfather Daniel Eberett (74, farmer) and
grandmother Mary (76, keeping house). The 1900
Census shows him as 49, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, single, could not read or write, living with
uncle John Ebert (61, farmer), aunt Jurah (59),
Alice (36, servant), Charles (27, photographer),
Cora (23, school teacher) and Grace (20). The
1910 Census shows him as 59, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died June 20, 1912. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
1885
1004
Belmont
1880 Admission Records show him as 55, and resident
of Flushing Township in Belmont Co OH.
Admitted January 14, 1880. The 1860 Census
shows him as 33, resident of Athens Township in
Harrison County, native of Maryland, farm hand,
living with wife Comfort (20, keeping house) and
Martha (2). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1095
Name
M Linn Fred
C.
Born
Died
1894
1963
Patient #
5679*:
5930*:
9345*:
12894*
County
Vinton:
Vinton:
Vinton:
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1911: 1913: Has headstone with name and dates. All
1933: 1952 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Births
shows he was born August 27, 1894 of James
Linn and Clara Engel in Swan Township in Vinton
Co OH. The 1900 Census shows him as Lynn, 5
(b. November 1894), resident of Swan Township
in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
James (42, farmer), mother Clara (32) and
Charles (7). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 22, born 1895, former resident of
Creola in Vinton Co OH, medium build, stout, light
brown hair, light brown eyes and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 25,
resident of Swan Township in Vinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could read
and write, living with father James (52, farmer),
mother Clara (52) and John (11). The WWII Draft
Registration shows him as 46 (b. November 27,
1895), resident of Creola in Vinton Co OH, native
of Vinton Co OH, unemployed and contact person
Ethel Davis of Orland OH. Ohio Deaths shows
him as 63, formerly of Vinton County, single and
di d A il 20 1963
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
120
Name
M Littler
Nathan
C.
Born
Died
1830
1885
Patient #
1519
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 54, tailor, resident of Buckskin Township, a
common school education, no religion, “health not
good since return from the Army” with injuries
“re’d some ____ ____, injury in head in R.R.
accident – also contusion of ____ bone recently,”,
admitted on August 11, 1884. He does not show
up in the 1860 Census. The 1870 Census shows
him to be 40 years old, married with six children,
working on the railroad, $500 of real estate and
$800 of personal estate, living in Chillicothe, and a
native of Ohio. The 1880 Census indicates he
was a tailor and farmer, was married with four
children at home (all natives of Ohio) and a
boarder (native of Virginia). He does not show up
in the Graves Registration (Athens County
Recorder). The Ohio Roster indicates he entered
the service at 31 as a private in the 73rd OVI,
Company I, then appointed as Sergeant on
December 24, 1862, and 1st Sergeant ____. He
was promoted to Sergeant Major on June 1, 1865.
He entered the service on October 31, 1861 and
t d t
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1
795
942
126
Name
Born
Died
F Lloyd
Jennie
1883
1959
M Lobe
Frank
1890
M Lockard
John H.
1829
1942
1886
Patient #
4252
9454*
425
County
Jackson
Cuyahoga
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Has headstone with name and dates.
1933
1875
Admission Records show her as 22, resident of
Hamilton Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, dark hair, dark eyes, 102 lbs., 5' 2", house
wife, married, common education, Protestant, 14
month old child, one uncle on paternal side and
great aunt on maternal side and grandfather and
aunt insane and contact Hudson Brumton of
Jackson in Jackson Co OH. Admitted December
1, 1905. The 1910 Census shows her as 27,
married with one child, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 36, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 46, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 56, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 76, former resident of
Jackson,married, had been a patient in the
A l
dRecords
di d A are
il 30missing.
19 9 The 1940
Admission
Census shows him as 50, former resident of
Cleveland, native of Yugoslavia, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 18, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Carcinoma lower lobe
left lung and burial on January 20, 1942.
Admission Records show him as 40, and resident
of Huntington Township in Ross Co OH. Admitted
July 14, 1875. The 1880 Census shows him as
51, native of Virginia, married, former farmer and
a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died April 18,
1886. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1
387
M Long Al
1905
1
103
M Long
Jared
1828
1883
1399
Meigs
1883
2
1001
M Longa
Andrew
1887
1946
9854*
Cuyahoga
1935
Not in Admissions Index. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on July 25, 1905.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 55, resident of Sutton Township, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, widower, reads and writes,
Methodist, and wounded at battle of
Murfreesboro. Admitted June 28, 1883. The 1860
Census shows him as 32, resident of Lebanon
Township, native of Pennsylvania, laborer,
married to Matilda (31), with children Anna (10),
William (9), Cynthia (7), Melissa (5), Margaret (3),
and Jared (1). The 1870 Census shows him as
41, resident of Hanover Township in Beaver Co
PA, native of Pennsylvania, farm laborer, living
with wife Matilda (40, keeping house), William (19,
farm laborer), Catherine (17), Melissa (15),
Margaret (13), Jared (11), Eva (9), Emma (4) and
Samuel (2). The Ohio Roster indicates he was
34, in the 18th OVI Company K, entering the
service September 25, 1861, appointed Corporal
on an unknown date and transferred to the
Veteran Reserve Corps December 12, 1863. This
is confirmed by the National Park Service's
Soldiers and Sailors System. The National
A
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li and
t d Sdate.
t Admission
b 24
Hashiheadstone
Records are missing. The 1940 Census shows
him as 53, former resident of Cleveland, native of
Slovakia, married and a patient in the Asylum.
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
438
448
Name
Born
Died
F Longberry
Mary
1861
1919
M Louden
William
1846
1910
Patient #
5662*
3669
County
Pickaway
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
1900
Census shows her as 3, resident of Monroe
Township in Pickaway Co OH, native fo Ohio,
living with father Henry (40, farmer), mother
Elizabeth (40), Isaac (29, farmer), Martin (25,
farmer), Jeremiah (18, farmer) and Margaret (9
months). The 1870 Census shows her as 12,
resident of Monroe Township in Pickaway Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Henry (60,
farmer), mother Mary (70), Martha (30), Jeremiah
(32, farm laborer), Huldah (9) and Isaac McKinney
(40, farm laborer). The 1880 Census shows her
as 20, resident of Monroe Township in Pickaway
Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could not read or
write, living with brother Isaac (40, farmer), Martha
(38, keeping house), and Jerry (35). The 1900
Census shows her as 40 (b. 1860), resident of
Monroe Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Ohio, housekeeper, could not read or write, living
with Martha (60, farmer), Jerry (55, farm laborer),
Hulda (17) and Isaac McKinney (60, farm laborer).
The 1910 Census shows her as 60, resident of
M
T missing.
hi i PiAdmission
k
C Records
OH
tishowf
Headstone
him as 54, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, transferred from
the County Infirmary, farmer, single, no
occupation, German Baptist, vicious, and
homicidal. Admitted January 25, 1900. The 1900
Census shows him as 53, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
199
1024
231
Name
M Lowder
Nathan
M Lowry
Charles I.
F Lucas
Elizabeth
J.
Born
Died
1847
1891
1948
Patient #
1501
12093*
County
Jackson
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 The Asylum Index shows him as Lowder.
1948
Admission Records show him as 37, native of
Kentucky, in state 30 years, laborer, single, fair
education, no religion, vicious, "he has one sister
in the Asylum at Athens, she has been there for
six or seven years," he had "been in penitentiary
since 1876 for manslaughter and arson," and "he
was attacked during his confinement in
penitentiary," and violent. The 1850 Census
shows him as Lowder, 4, resident of District 1 in
Greenup Co KY, native of Kenticky, living with
father William (37, colier), mother Barbara (36),
Christina (13), Matthew (12), Joyce (10), Mary (9),
J.W. (5) and Martha (6 months). The 1860
Census shows a Nathaniel Louder, 12, resident of
Bloomfield Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Virginia, living with mother Barbara (43, farmer),
Joicey (20), James (15, farmer) and Martha (10).
The 1870 Census shows him as Lauder, 20,
resident of Scioto Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, living with mother Barbara
(55, keeping house), James (22, laborer and
M
(18) Th with
I d name
t Ath
C Admission
t D th
Hasthheadstone
and date.
Records are missing.
1855
1904
1854
Highland
1887 Admission Records show her as over 50,
widowed, and had been in the Dayton Asylum in
1869. Admitted October 26, 1887. The 1900
Census shows her as 45, one child, widow, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows her
as Eliza and died March 9, 1904. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 10, 1904.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
237
793
Name
Born
Died
F Lucas
Ella
1856
1904
M Lucas Le
Roy
1877
1932
Patient #
926
5199
County
Highland
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 23,
1908
resident of Liberty Township In Highland Co OH,
and married. Admitted September 23, 1879. The
1880 Census shows her as 24, native of Ohio,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on July 12, 1904.
BLACK. Admission Records show him as 31,
resident of Hillsboro, Liberty Township in Highland
Co OH, mulatto, barber, single, common
education, Protestant, and mother and brother
died at Athens Asylum. Admitted September 15,
1908. The 1900 Census shows him as 22 (b.
October 1877), resident of Hillsboro OH, native of
Ohio, single, porter, could read and write, living
with uncle David Young (39, barber) and aunt
Marie (40). The 1910 Census shows him as 33,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 41, formerly of
Hillsboro in Highland Co OH and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him
as 42, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 52,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d th
A t M
diti
db i l
J
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
941
352
Name
M Luchs
Sidney
M Lumbatis
Wilson
Born
Died
1882
1941
1903
Patient #
3513
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 17, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, single, no
occupation, poor education, Hebrew, viscious,
and homicidal. Admitted March 14, 1899. The
1900 Census shows him as 18, resident of
Marietta in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, no occupation, could read and wite, living
with father Morris (38, liquor dealer), mother Mary
(43), Clarence (14) and Herbert (10). The 1900
Census also shows him as 17 or 18, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 37, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 47, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 54, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died October
3, 1941. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Nephritis and burial on October
3
Not1941
in Admissions Index, closest being William
Lefkovits (3751, Scioto, 1900). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
August 2, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 4, 1903.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
531
91
Name
Born
Died
M Lupp
George
1860
1915
F Lutz Mary
1860
1891
Patient #
County
230: 1802: Highland:
3624
Highland:
Highland
1413
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1886: Admission Records show him as no age, resident
of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH, and "he
1899
1884
was picked up in this County three years ago in
his present condition." Admitted May 5, 1874. Readmitted August 9, 1886 from the Highland
County Infirmary. Re-admitted November 15,
1899 as 39, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, no occupation,
single, no education, no religion and "received
injury to head many years ago." The 1900
Census shows him as 39 (b. 1861), native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as
50, native of Ohio, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died April 13, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Gastric Carcinoma and
b
i l
A Records
il 14 191
Admission
show her as 23, resident of
Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
domestic, single, fair education and Catholic.
Admitted June 26, 1884. The 1860 Census
shows has as 1, resident of Ironton OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Fite (39), mother Mary
(30), Elizabeth (9), Francis (8), Lawrence (6) and
William (3). The 1880 Census shows her as 21,
resident of Ironton OH, native of Ohio, servant,
single, living with mother Mary (50, keeping
house), William (23, farmer), Frank (12) and Anna
(10). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died January 25, 1891. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on January 26, 1891.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
431
155
Coolville
3
2
783
629
Name
Born
Died
F Lynch
Margaret
1865
1918
M Lyndon
Michael
1805
M Lyons
Glenn
F Lyons Ida
F Mackey
Elizabeth
1888
Patient #
5135*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1913 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
2064*
Ross
1888
6083*
Pike
1922 Has headstone with name and dates.
1991
1882
1876
1954
1936
Census shows her as 45, resident of Milton
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio,
single and could read and write. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia (Influenza) and burial on November 6,
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 50, native of Ireland,
laborer, insane and living at the Ross County jail.
The 1880 Census shows him as 75, resident of
the Ross County Infirmary and a native of Ireland.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died November 20, 1888. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on November 20, 1888.
Not in Admissions Index. Burial on January 30,
1991.
7104*
Mahoning
1930
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 27, resident of Marion
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, servant,
single, could read and write, living with father
William (60, farmer), mother Susan (53), Edgar
(23, farm laborer), Nellie (20, servant), Pearlie
(17, farm laborer), Stella (15) and Oakley (13).
The 1930 Census shows her as 47, native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 57,
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 54, native of Pennsylvania,
maried, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on June
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
814
Name
F Mackey
Emma
Born
Died
1897
1963
Patient #
7127*
County
Mahoning
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Has headstone with name and dates.
1
122
F Madden
Margaret
1893
1
375
M Madden
Michael
1870
1905
3607
Ross
1899
2
553
M Mader
John F.
1845
1916
2291*
Lawrence
1889
2
853
M Madgor
Peter
1935
9035*
Cuyahoga
1931
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 33, native of Pennsylvania,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 40,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 66, formerly of
Youngstown in Mahoning Co OH, single, had
been a patient in the Asylum and died July 29,
Not in Admissions Index. Could be Catherine
(1165, Muskingum, 1882) or Jane (1562,
Lawrence, 1885) The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on November 3, 1893.
Admission Records show him as 25, native of
Ohio, formerly of the Ross County Infirmary,
mechanic, single, common education, and
Catholic. Admitted October 13, 1899. The 1900
Census shows him as 24, native of Ohio, former
mechanic, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Birth Registry shows he
was born July 1870. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 16, 1905. Additional
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 54, native of Germany,
married and a patient at the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 65, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died November 21, 1916. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Inanition
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as General
Paralysis of the Insane and burial on September
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
94
Name
Born
F Maffey
Mary
Died
1891
1
112
M Mahaffy
Frank M.
1847
1884
3
776
F Manice
Lavira
1897
1952
2
571
F Manning
Anna
1849
1
253
M Manning
John
2
889
M Manuel
Joseph
1905
Patient #
2135*
County
Clermont
Yr Admitted Comments
1889 Admission records are missing. 1880 Census
1514
Adams
1884
1930
2050*:
2189*
Perry:
Perry
1896
2118*
Vinton
1888
1937
8692*
Cuyahoga
1929
1888: 1890
indicates two Marys: mother, 56, native of Baden
and parent native of Baden; daughter 35, native of
Ohio, father native of France and mother native of
Baden. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died February 25, 1891. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 26,
Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
Oliver Township in Adams Co OH, mechanic,
single, Methodist and mute from birth. Admitted
July 22, 1884. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died July 31, 1884. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August 1,
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. Could be Lavina Marion (4535,
Scioto, 1908) The 1940 Census shows a Lavina
Mains, 64, former resident of Jackson Co OH,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 71, native of Ireland and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 23, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book
showscause of death as Mitral Regurgitation and
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
April 16, 1896. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on April 17, 1896.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 25, native of Spain, single,
could not read or write English and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
August 17, 1937.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
3
2
778
802
800
Name
Born
Died
F Margraff
Louise
F Marquis
Rosa
1878
1953
M Marshall
Sherman
1861
Patient #
10591*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1951 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
1898
1961
1932
5729*
8723*
Perry
Morgan
1919 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1929
Census shows her as 21, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 31, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 41, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as 63, former resident of Perry Co OH, single
and died April 29, 1961.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 5, resident of Pleasant
Township in Fairfield Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Alexander (30, farm laborer), mother
Caroline (28, keeping house) and Elizabeth (3).
The 1880 Census shos an Andrew S., 15,
resident of Deerfield Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with father Alex
(42, farm laborer), mother Caroline (39, keeping
house) and Sarah (13). The 1910 Census shows
him as Sherman S., 45, resident of Malta in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, railroad laborer,
could read and write and living with wife Clara
(50). The 1920 Census shows him as 55,
resident of Deerfield Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer, could read and write and
living with wife Clara (60). The 1930 Census
shows him as 69, native of Ohio, widower, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died May 15, 1932. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
M
diti
db i l
M 17 1932
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1
273
M Martin J.
B.
1897
1
220
M Martin
Benjamin
F.
1818
1893
2726*
Meigs
1893
2
1002
M Martin
Charles
#1
1892
1946
6863*
Muskingum
1918
Could be John Martin (792, Jackson, 1878) or
Jesse Martin (2146*, Meigs, 1888) or Joseph
Martin (2412, Waverly, 1890) or James Martin
(3219, Jackson, 1897) or John Worton (918,
Meigs, 1879) The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on November 9, 1897.
Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 34, resident of Alexander
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Vermont,
farmer, living with wife Eliza (35) and Lucy (8).
The 1860 Census shows him as 38, resident of
Knox Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Virginia, farmer, living with wife Eliza (33), Lucina
(19, servant), Eliza (8), Mary (5), Idea (3) and
John (10 months). The 1870 Census shows him
as 50, resident of Rutland Township in Meigs Co
OH, native of Vermont, farm laborer, wife Eliza
(44, keeping house), Marietta (14), Ida (12), John
(10), E---- (8), Albert (6) and Georgetta (4). The
1880 Census shows him as 57, resident of
Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Vermont, farmer, living with wife Jane (54,
keeping house), Albert (17, farm worker),
Georgietta (15) and Charles (9). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
M
h 19Has
1893
Th A with
l
G
h
BLACK.
headstone
name B
andkdate.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 28, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 38, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 48, married and a patient in
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
922
543
Name
Born
Died
M Martin
Hugh
1875
1940
M Martin
James
1850
1916
Patient #
3608
3219
County
Perry
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 24, resident of
1897
Coal Township in Perry Co OH, formerly of New
Straitsville, laborer, Methodist, and threatening.
Admitted October 14, 1899. The 1880 Census
shows a Hugh as 10, resident of New Straitsville
in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother
Caroline (46, keeping house), Nancy (18),
Thomas (18), Matilda (12) and Hanah (7). The
1900 Census shows him as 23, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 33,could not read or write
and a patient int he Asylum. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 43, born 1875,
former resident of New Straitsville in Perry Co OH,
nearest relative Mrs. Caroline Wilson, medium
height, slender build, blue eyes, dark hair and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 44, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 54, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 64,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
h diRecords
d A il show
23 1940
Th47,
A native
l
G
Admission
him as
of
Jackson County, laborer, separated, and limited
education. Admitted February 19, 1897. The
1900 Census shows him as 40 (b. June 1850),
native of Ohio, former coal miner, divorced, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows him as 66, native of Virginia,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died May 7,
1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Parenchymatous Nephritis and
burial on May 12, 1916.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
989
765
Name
Born
Died
M Martin
James
1872
1944
M Martin
John
1888
1929
Patient #
9855*
8718*
County
Cuyahoga
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1935 Admission Records are missing. The 1940
1929
Census shows him as 68, former resident of
Cuyahoga Co OH, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died November
29, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
BLACK. FIRST WORLD WAR VETERAN
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Graves book shows him as John Martin (col) and
buried December 28, 1929. The 1900 Census
shows a John as 12, resident of Louisville KY,
native of Kentucky, teamster, could read and
write, living with grandfather Harris Brown (72,
laborer), grandmother Katy Brown (70), George
Brown (42, laborer), Mary Brown (4), cousin
Charles Campbell (17, servant) and cousin Cora
Matthews (11). Graves Registration (ACRec)
shows him in the 36th Bn., US Gds. Cp.,
Company A, Grant, ILL from July 28, 1918
through January 31, 1919, born December 27,
1891 in St. Marys, OH and died December 28,
1929. This information is incorrect. The black
Martin, born July 20, 1888 in Louisville KY,
entered the service as a Private at 28 from
Portsmouth OH on August 5, 1918 in the 158
Dep. Brig. To August 22, 1918, then Company F
813 Pioneer Infantry in the defensive sector of the
AEF from September 15, 1918 to July 16, 1919
and honorably discharged July 25, 1919. Ohio
D th h
h di d D
b 26 1929 Th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
718
Name
F Martin
Lydia
Born
Died
1851
1945
Patient #
7109*
County
Summit
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 79, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 81, native of
Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
Death Certificate shows her as 71 (b.February
1874), committed from Sumit County OH, native
of Canal Fulton OH, parents William and Maggie
(Freet) of Canal Fulton OH, single, suffered from
General Arteriosclerosis and died of Chronic
Myocarditis and Myocardial Degeneration on April
18, 1945 and buried April 20, 1945. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Rupture of
left ventricle and burial on April 20, 1945.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
354
Name
F Martin
Mary
Born
Died
1862
1913
Patient #
1179:
2041*:
3074
County
Scioto:
Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1882: 1888: Admission Records show her as 20, resident of
Green Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Scioto
1897
Co OH, housekeeper, single, common education,
Catholic, violent and no children. Admitted April
25, 1882. Re-admission Records are missing. Readmitted December 13, 1897 as probably 35,
resident of Washington Township in Scioto Co
OH, transferred from County Infirmary, probably a
native of Ohio, no occupation, single, unknown
education, Catholic, homicidal, violent and no
children. The 1870 Census shows her as 8,
resident of Green Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with the Joseph Slimp family.
The 1880 Census shows her as 17, resident of
Green Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
could not read or write, living with father Mike (55,
farmer), Peter (21) and Margaret (19, keeping
house). The 1900 Census shows her as 37 (born
Dec 1862), single, native of Ohio, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 48, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
h di d J l 6 1913 Th A l
G
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
947
937
466
Name
Born
Died
M Martin
Thomas
A.
1868
1942
M Mason G.
Joseph
1890
F Mason
Jane
1941
1921
Patient #
5812*
10543*
5863*
County
Perry
Holmes
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1939
1920
Census shows him as 13, resident of New
Straightsville in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with mother Caroline (46, keeping house), Nancy
(14), Matilda (12), Hugh (10) and Hanah (7). The
1900 Census shows a Thomas as 35, resident of
Roseville in Perry Co OH, minister, married 15
years, living with wife Ruth (33), Elmer (14), Lora
(12), Bernard (10), Henry (8), Gerald (5), Oola (2)
and Marion (2 months). The 1920 Census shows
him as 52, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 62, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 71, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died March 27, 1942. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on March 28,
1942
Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1940 Census shows him as 50,
native of Yugoslavia, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died July 11,
1941. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Hypernephroma of left kidney and burial
on July 14, 1941.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died October 12, 1921. The Death
Certificate shows she was 76 (b. ca. 1845) widow,
at Asylum 1 year, 5 months, 5 days and died
October 12, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Artero Sclerosis and
burial on October 15, 1921.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
Temple
817
Name
Born
Died
M Mason
William
1867
1933
F Matheny
Thelma
1905
1984
Patient #
4010
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 35,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, poor education, Protestant,
and brother suicidal. Admitted March 24, 1902.
The 1880 Census shows him as 10, born 1870,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Geroge (58,
laborer), mother Mary (35, keeping house), Sylvia
(15), Louisa (13), John (7) and James (5). The
1900 Census shows him as 26, born 1873,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, parents natives of Virginia, single,
farm laborer, could read and write, living with
father George (80, farmer), mother Mary (62),
John (24, farm laborer) and James (22, farm
laborer). The 1910 Census shows him as 43, born
1867, single, native of Ohio, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 62, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage
b Admissions
i l
D
b 18Ohio
1933
Notd in
Index.
Deaths shows her
as 78 (b. 1906), former resident of Belpre OH,
widow and died January 16, 1984. The Social
Security Index shows her as born May 1, 1905,
formerly of West Virginia and died in January
1984. Buried January 20, 1984.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
717
91
Name
Born
Died
F Matchett
Effie
1878
1945
M Mathews
Nicholas
1847
1882
Patient #
9152*
1297
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1943 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Gallia
1882
Census shows her as 26 (b. June 1874), resident
of Marietta OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband Frank (25, day laborer),
mother-in-law Sarah Penkington (56, widow), Etta
Pardew (20), Luther Pardew (22) and Nellie
Pardew (2). The 1920 Census shows her as 49,
resident of Pittsburgh PA, native of Ohio, could
read and write and living with husband Frank (46,
truck driver). The 1939-40 Marietta City Directory
shows her living on 4th Street. The 1941 Marietta
City Directory shows her as the widow of Frank
and living on New Street. The Death Certificate
shows her as 67 (b. January 10, 1878), committed
from Washington County OH, native of Watertown
OH, widow, parents John and Sarah Pinkerton
and died of General Arteriosclerosis - Chronic
Nephritis on April 16, 1945 and buried April 18,
1945. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as General Arteriosclerosis - Chronic
N
h iti Records
d b i l show
A him
il 18as1945
Admission
35, resident of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, farmer,
married, very limited education, and Baptist.
Admitted July 29, 1882. The 1880 Census shows
him as 34, resident of Greenfield Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, married,
living with William Meyers (49, farmer) and family.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
512
1101
Name
Born
Died
M Mattler
John
1862
1913
M Matthews
James
1910
Patient #
5333
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records shows him as 48, resident of
Walnut Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Kansas, laborer, Protestant, widowed, meager
education, in jail and admitted August 28, 1909.
The 1870 Census shows him as 9, resident of
Washington Township in Hocking Co OH, native
of Kansas, living with father Charles (34, shoe
maker), Silas (15), Alice (10), Amanda (5) and
Isabel (2). The 1900 Census hsows him as 37 (b.
August 1862), resident of Swan Township in
Vinton Co OH, native of Kansas, could read and
write, living with wife Alwilda (33) and Jason (13).
Athens County Deaths shows he died November
15, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on
1964
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates. Not
in Admissions Index. The 1930 Census shows a
James, 20, resident of Cincinnati in Hamilton Co
OH, native of Alabama, laborer, single, could read
and write, living with mother Ellie (57, domestic),
Ellie (28, domestic), Augusta (25, laundress) and
Rogers (22, laborer). Ohio Deaths shows him as
53, born 1911, non-white, single and died June
30, 1964. May have been a World War II veteran.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1
701
260
Private
Name
Born
Died
F Maxwell
Alice
1858
1943
F May
Martha
1862
M Maye C.
F.
XXXX
1906
XXXX
Patient #
4490
2087*:
3095
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 Admissiion Records show her as 50, resident of
Jefferson Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, had been at Park View Sanitarium in
Columbus, housekeeper, single, fair education,
Protestant, suicidal, threatening, no children,
uncle dies in Asylum and second cousin Claude
Meeker in Asylum. Admitted January 24, 1908.
The 1870 Census shows her as 12, resident of
Jefferson Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Henry (33, plasterer),
mother Julia (30, keeping house), Wesley (11),
William (6) and Edgar (2). The 1880 Census
shows her as 22, resident of Jefferson Township
in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, single, living with
father Henry (43), mother Julia (40), Wesley (21),
William (16), Edwin (12) and Lela (1). The 1910
Census shows her as 52, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 61, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 71, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
C
h
81missing.
ti Re-admitted
f Ohi
i l
Admissionh Records
are
Lawrence: 1889: 1897
March 9, 1898 as having been in the Asylum in
Lawrence
April 1889 and discharged in October 1891 and
married. The 1900 Census shows her as 38,
native of Kentucky and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died August 9, 1906. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 10, 1906.
Private Headstone.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1086
Name
M Mayenchi
en
William
2
561
F Mayle
Alice
3
845
F Maynard
Dorothea
Born
Died
1888
1962
1929
1926
1969
Patient #
6581*
6869*
County
Lawrence
Athens
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1916 Has headstone with name and dates.
1928
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 21, resident of Union
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, car
shop machine man, could read and write, living
with father Adam (55, farmer), mother Lucy (53),
Bessie (18), Earl (17), Fay (14) and Vergil (9). The
World War I Draft Registration Card shows him as
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 30, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 40, single, coud read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 50, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as 74, formerly of
Private headstone. Admission Records are
missing. Maiden name Smith, first marriage
name Parmiter and was admitted with syphilis and
died of it -- per Richard Davis of Marietta, her
grandson. Ohio Deaths shows she died
September 1, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause fo death as Cerebral hemorrhage
and burial on September 3, 1929.
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. Ohio Deaths shows her as 43,
former resident of Scioto County, divorced and
died September 10, 1969.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
895
Name
Born
Died
F Mayo
Freda
1900
1947
M Maziol
Joseph
1892
1937
Patient #
7772*
9856*
County
Gallia
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1934 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1935
1910 Census shows her as 10, resident of
Springfield Township in Gallia County OH, native
of Ohio, could read and write, living with father
Eugene (38, farmer), mother Sarah (27), Mildred
(4) and Beulah (1). The 1920 Census shows her
as 19, resident of Springfield Township in Gallia
County OH, native of Ohio, single, could read and
write, living with father Eugene (47, farmer),
mother Sarah (37), Mildred (13), Gail (9), Gilbert
(7), Garing (6), Thomas (53, railroad sectionman)
and Robert Holmes (46, railroad sectionman).
The 1930 Census shows her as Freeda, 23,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia County
OH, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and living with father Eugene (45, widower farm
laborer). The 1940 Census shows her as Frieda,
41, former resident of Jackson OH and a patient
in the Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her
as 47 (b. February 22, 1900), committed from
Gallia County OH, native of Ohio, single, suffered
from Dementia Praecox and died of Pulmonary
tAdmission
b
l i Records
O t are
b missing.
29 1947ThedWorld
b i dWar
t I
Draft Registration shows him as 26, born 1889,
native of Russia, single and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him
as 28, native of Russia,single and a patient in the
Cleveland Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him
as 35, native of Russia, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Carcinoma
of Gastrointestinal system and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
697
111
Name
Born
Died
M McKibben
Jesse
1868
1925
M McBride
John
1856
1884
Patient #
County
1832:
3326:
5845*
Vinton:
Vinton:
Vinton
1201
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1886: 1897: Admission Records show him as 18, resident of
Madison Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
1912
1881
Ohio, single, common school education, farmer,
and father's (Sullivan) cousin Mary Tufts had been
in the Columbus Asylum. Admitted August 24,
1886. Re-admitted November 27, 1897 from
Madison Township in Vinton Co OH, had been
released from the Asylum in 1893 and had a
recurrence in 1894. 1912 Admission Records are
missing. The 1870 Census shows him as 1,
resident of Knox Township in Vinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father James S. (31,
farm laborer) and mother Mary (23, keeping
house). The 1880 Census shows him as 11,
resident of Zaleski in Madison Township in Vinton
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Sullivan
(41, blacksmith), mother Mary (38, keeping
house) and Purley (7). The 1900 Census shows
him as 31 (b. August 1868), resident of Zaleski in
Madison Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, could read and write, "in State
Hospital in Athens," father Sullivan (63, farmer),
th M missing.
(59) d Admission
P l (28 Records
tt
k )
Headstone
show
him as 25, resident of Stock Township in Noble
Co OH, from Illinois, blacksmith, single, and
Methodist-Episcopol. Admitted September 23,
1881. The 1880 Census shows a John as 22,
resident of Glenville in Cuyahoga Co OH, native of
Ohio, blacksmith, single, living with father James
(50, blacksmith), mother Ellen (49, keeping
house), Margaret (18), Marin (16), Nickolas (17)
and Michael (10). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died June 12, 1884.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 15,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
1078
M McCain
Charles
1891
1961
Scioto
2
693
F McCamic
Delia
1872
1942
8106*:
8391
Washingto 1937: 1938
n:
Washingto
n
2
671
F McCann
Ida
1940
7868*
Scioto
1935
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The World War I Draft
Registration shows a Charles Stanley McCain as
23, born in 1893, a resident of Scioto County,
farm laborer, married with one child. This same
person shows up in the World War II Draft
Registration as 48, resident of Scioto County,
unemployed and living with wife Emma. Ohio
Deaths shows him as 48, former resident of
Portsmouth OH, single and died April 9, 1961.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 58, resident of Waterford
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
housecleaner, could read and write, living with
husband John (54, miner) and William (24,
miner). Ohio Deaths shows she died December
19, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Senile Dementia & Presbyophrenic
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows an Ida McKann as 53, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
West Virginia, could read and write and living with
husband Anthony (59, carpenter). The 1940
Census shows her as 61, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as McCann and died September 2, 1940. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on September 3,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
194
178
Name
M McCaske
y Joseph
F McCleary
Mary Ann
Born
Died
1842
1891
1900
Patient #
2349*
1978*
County
Meigs
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1890 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
1888
missing. The 1850 Census shows him as 7,
resident of Salem Township, native of
Pennsylvania, living with father William (57,
farmer), mother Elizabeth (48), Henry (19), Nancy
(22), Sarah (18), William (16, farmer), Appalonia
(12), Phebe (5), Reuben Russell (22, farmer) and
Catherine Russell (16). The 1880 Census shows
him as 8, resident of Salem Township, native of
Ohio, living with father Henry (50, farmer), mother
Hannah (47, keeping house), Lewis (20, farm
laborer), Annie (10), and Margaret (6). The 1890
Census Veterans Schedule indicates he was a
Private in the 7th OC, Company K. The Ohio
Roster confirms this information and adds he was
22 and entered the service on September 12,
1862. This information is confirmed by the
National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and
Sailors System, US Civil War Soldiers and the
Civil War Pension Index. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Index to Athens County
D
th R Records
d h arehmissing.
di d M The
20 Index
189[2]
Admission
to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
May 17, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on May 18, 1900.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
966
Name
Born
Died
M McClure
John
Robert
1877
1943
Patient #
3919
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Headstone broken. Admission Records show
him as 24, resident of Adams Township in Clinton
Co OH, formerly of Highland Co OH, had been at
Columbus Asylum, single, Protestant, vicious, and
had "always been feeble minded." Admitted
August 20, 1901. The 1880 Census shows him as
3, resident of Paint Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (34,
farmer), mother Sarah (32, keeping house),
Joseph (10), William (8) and Ida (4). The 1910
Census shows him as 33, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 41, born 1877,
former resident of Ogden in Clinton Co OH,
medium height, slender build, grey eyes, dark
hair, nearest relative Mrs Margaret McClure of
Ogden and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 43, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows him as 52, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
December 2, 1943. The Asylum Grave Book
h
f d th
C
f th
t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
416
Name
Born
Died
M McClung
Jack
1840
1907
1
75
F McColloug
h Sarah
1
189
F McCollum
Mary
Patient #
3660
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 BLACK. Admission Records show him as about
60, resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co
OH, supposed to be from Virginia, no occupation,
and single. Admitted January 15, 1900. The 1870
Census shows him as 28, native of Virginia,
idiotic, could not read or write and a patient in the
Meigs County Infirmary. The 1880 Census shows
him as 40, native of Virginia, idiotic and a patient
in the Meigs County Infirmary. The 1900 Census
shows him as 60 (b. May 1840), native of Ohio,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows him as Jacob and died November
18, 1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
1889
1856
1901
3338
Highland
1899
Could be Sarah J. (264, Meigs, 1874 & 1697,
1886) or Sarah A. (1781, Adams, 1887) The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died July 7, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on July 7, 1889.
Admission Records show her as 44, resident of
Paint Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio
has been for 18 years a resident of this State,”
single, slight education, no religion, no occupation,
had been treated in the Infirmary and “never
speaks a word.” Admitted November 15, 1899.
The 1900 Census shows her as 44 (b. 1856),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on January 7, 1901.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
713
Name
M McCormi
ck James
Born
Died
1895
1926
Patient #
7963*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1925 WORLD WAR I VETERAN Admission Records
are missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 4
(b. June 1895), resident of Scott Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Enoch (36, farmer), mother Emma (28,,
housekeeper), Ella (9), Mary (8) and Frank (1).
The 1910 Census shows him as 15, resident of
Scott Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, could read and write, living with
father Enoch (46, farmer), step-mother Clara (38),
Mary (13), William (11), Clarence (6), Joseph (3)
and Sarah (2 months). The Ohio Soldiers in
World War I, 1917-1918 shows him as 22, born
1895 in Adams Co OH, enlisted in the National
Guard June 1, 1917 at Hillsboro, Private in the 1st
Infantry ONG Company D to August 12, 1917 and
4th ONG Company D (166th Inf.), made PFC
December 4, 1918 and honorably discharged
May 17, 1919. The 1920 Census shows him as
25, resident of Scott Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, concrete worker, could read and
write, wife Lucelle (26). Ohio Deaths shows he
di d J
10 1926 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
420
Name
F McCormic
k Sarah
A.
Born
Died
1839
1918
Patient #
4341
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 67, resident of Somerset in Reading
Township in Perry Co OH, gray hair and gray
eyes. Admitted August 30, 1906. The 1900
Census shows her as 60, resident of Somerset,
native of Ohio, widow, mother of six children with
none living and could read and write. The 1910
Census shows her as 71, widowed, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died May 10, 1918. The Death
Certificate shows her as 79 (b. 1839), committed
from Perry County OH, widow, housewife and
died of Bronchial Asthma on May 10, 1918 and
buried May 14, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Bronchial Asthma and
1
250
F McCourtn
ey Amie
1905
1
396
M McCune
William
1906
2
695
M McCune
William
1925
Could be Inez Courtney (3489, Highland, 1901)
or Ann McCarthy, 1672, Washington, 1886 &
1894*, 1888) The Asylum Grave Book shows her
as Amie McCourtney and burial on July 28, 1905.
Could be William (4491, Muskingum, 1904) or
William #2 (4551, Guernsey, 1904) or William
(2750, Perry, 1893) or William (1856,
Muskingum, 1886) or William (889,
Muskingum, 1879). The Asylum Grave Book
Could be William (4491, Muskingum, 1904) or
William #2 (4551, Guernsey, 1904) or William
(2750, Perry, 1893) or William (1856,
Muskingum, 1886) or William (889,
Muskingum, 1879). The 1910 Census shows
him as 34, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
February 7, 1925. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
740
Name
F McDowell
Abbie
Born
Died
1870
1946
Patient #
4425
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 BLACK. Admission Records show her as 37,
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, black hair, black eyes, 5' 6", 118
lbs., housewife, married, poor education,
Protestant and had 7 children with 3 living
youngest about 3. Admitted June 10, 1907. The
1910 Census shows her as 40, married with
seven children, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 49,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 59,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 59,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Death Certificate shows her as
about 77 (b. 1870), black, committed from
Lawrence County OH, native of US, widow,
housewife, suffered from Dementia Praecox
(Paranoid type) and died of Carcinoma of the
breast (Paget's disease with Pulmonary
M t t i )
J
21 1947 d b i d J
23
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
261
405
Name
Born
Died
M McElfresh
Evan J.
1848
1896
F McElheny
Nancy
1869
1917
Patient #
3043
2319*
County
Monroe
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
1890
Franklin Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, married, good education,
Protestant, suicidal and violent. Admitted
September 30, 1895. He was born in 1848 in
Monroe Co OH, son of Joshua and Mary Ann
(family Bible). The 1850 Census shows him as
Joshua, 2, resident of Franklin Township in
Monroe Co OH, living with father Joshua (36,
farmer), Mary (37), Adam (11), William (7), Mary
(5) and Elizabeth (68). The 1860 Census shows
him as Irvin, 11, resident of Franklin Township in
Monroe Co OH, living with father Joshua (46,
farmer), mother Mary (47, domestic), William (18,
farm laborer), Mary (14) and Henry (9). The 1870
Census shows him as Evan J., 21, resident of
Franklin Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, living with father Joshua (56,
farmer), mother Mary (57, keeping house) and
Henry (18, farm worker). He married Josephine
Williams in 1871 and Elizabeth Miller in 1876 (per
John Owens). The 1880 Census shows him as
J
h
31 missing.
id t Admission
f F kli TRecords
hi are
i
Headstone
missing. The 1900 Census shows her as 30 (b.
October 1896), native of Ohio, married with three
children, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 61,
married with three children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died May 10, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on May 11, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
184
651
Name
Born
Died
F McFarland
Jane
1837
1900
M McFeeder
s John
1847
1922
Patient #
1466
6127*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1884 Admission Records show her as 47, resident of
Jackson
1914
Barlow Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer's wife, widow, common education,
Presbyterian, 4 children youngest 21, husband
and 2 children died within two weeks, father had
been insane and cousin Sarah Lamb in Asylum.
Admitted December 31, 1884. The 1860 Census
shows her as 22, resident of Barlow in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
husband William (36, farmer), Isabella (3), Ann (9)
and Catherine Cochran (7). The 1880 Census
shows has as 42, resident of Barlow in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, widowed,
living with brother Robert Lamb (40, farmer), Delia
(26, keeping house), Emily (16), Mary (13),
Margaretta (5), Martha (2) and her son William
McFarland (16). The 1900 Census shows her as
63, widow, mother of four children with two living,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died August 22, 1900. The Asylum
G
B kRecords
h
barei missing.
l
A The
t 23
1900
Admission
1910
Census shows him as 63, resident of Wellston in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, miner, living with
wife Lydia (58), Grover (22) and Laura (20). The
1920 Census shows him as 75 and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died May 17,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Artophic Cirrosis of liver and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
585
991
Name
Born
Died
M McGee
John J.
1862
1918
M McGill
William
1944
Patient #
4058
11526*
County
Scioto
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Admission Records show him as McGee, 40,
1944
resident of Washington Township in Scioto Co
OH, native of Ohio, formerly of County Infirmary,
farmer, single, ordinary education and Protestant.
Admitted July 14, 1902. The 1880 Census shows
a John as 18, resident of Decatur Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single,
living with mother Fanny (50. keeping house),
Philip (23, laborer) and Hannah (16). Ohio
Deaths shows him as McGee and died July 15,
1918. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
McGhee, cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows a William B. as 12, resident of
Warren Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Albert (47, farmer), mother
Susanna (48), Alice (18), Bertha (16) and Dorothy
(6). The 1920 Census shows a William as 21,
resident of Warren Township in Belmont Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could read
and write, living with father Albert (56, farmer),
mother Susan (55), Alice (28, teacher), Bertha
(26, teacher) and Dorothy (16). The 1930 Census
shows a William B. as 32, resident of Barnesville
in Warren Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ohio, cut glass factory shipping clerk, could read
and write, living with wife Margaret (27) and Mary
(6). BUT: The 1910 Census shows a William T.
as 52, resident of Warren Township in Belmont
Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, could read and
write, living with wife Sarah M. (48), Mary (18),
John (17), William (5) and Mary (75). The 1920
Census shows a W[illiam?] T. as 62, resident of
Warren Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Ohi f
ld
d d it li i
ith if
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
572
729
Name
Born
Died
M McGilton
Harvey
1891
1917
M McGinn
George
1854
1927
Patient #
6448*
4918
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1915 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Adams
1906
Census shows him as 8, resident of Newport
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Cammel (44, day laborer),
Thomas (12, day laborer) and Robert (10, day
laborer). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 26 (b. 1891), formerly of Newport
OH, single, tall, medium build, brown eyes, black
hair and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Admission Records show him as 52, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm hand, single, limited education, and
violent. Admitted October 25, 1906. The 1870
Census shows him as 14, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, idiotic,
living with mother Mary (39, keeping house),
Hannah (16), John (13) and Nancy (8). The 1880
Census shows him as 25, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, single, living with mother Mary (49,
keeping house), John (22, laborer), nephew
Leander Cooper (8) and several boarders. The
1900 Census shows him as 44, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, farm laborer, could not read or write,
living with mother Mary (68), Lee (28, farmer) and
niece Bertha (17). The 1910 Census shows him
as 56, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 65, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio deaths shows he died July 14,
1927 Th A l
G
B k h
f
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
1
327
F McGowan
Amanda
2
663
M McGowan
David B.
1
78
F McJunkin
Mary E.
Born
Died
1816
1911
1824
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1923
7471*
Highland
1922
1889
582
Pike
1876
Only McGowan in Admissions Index is
Lucinda A. (1134, Adams, 1880) The 1910
Census shows her as 94, widow, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died May 28, 1911. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Hypostatic
Pneumonia and burial on May 29, 1911.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows a David B. as 55, resident of
Wayne Township in Clinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, servant and farm laborer, could read
and write, living with the Hattie Steele family.
Ohio Deaths shows he died February 16, 1923.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Embolism and burial on February 17,
Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
Waverly, Camp Creek Township in Pike Co OH,
admitted September 30, 1876. The 1870 Census
indicates her as 46, keeps house, personal
peoperty value $200, with children Mary (21, helps
mother) and William J. (17, farm laborer). The
1880 Census indicates a Mary, 54, mother-in-law,
native of Ohio, father native of Virginia, mother
native of Ohio, insane, living with her son William
J. in the home of Cyrus Dodd. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows her as Polly
and died October 17, 1889. The Asylum Grave
Book shows as Polly McJunkins and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
433
Name
Born
Died
F McKay
May
1891
1918
Patient #
4387
County
Lawrence
2
380
F McKee
Anna
1853
1915
898:3364
Meigs
1
61
F McKee
Ellen
1826
1887
1691
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission Records show her as 16, resident of
1878: 1899
1886
Girls Industrial Home in Delaware OH, single, fair
education, Protestant, "good while at Childrens
Home," admitted February 15, 1907. The 1910
Census indicates her as 19, single and could read
and write. Ohio Deaths shows she died Noverber
21, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Broncho Pneumonia (Influenza) and
burial on November 25, 1918.
Admission Records show her as 23, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, single, "was
seduced about one year ago," admitted June 11,
1879. Readmitted January 12, 1900, 47, resident
of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, formerly
of Middleport, "was in Athens Asylum about 15
years ago and discharged as incurable." The
1900 Census shows her as 47 (b. February 1853),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census indicates
her as 57, single, could read and write. Ohio
Deaths shows she died July 2, 1915. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Sopraemia
and burial on July 3, 1915.
Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ireland, in state 25 years, housekeeper, widow,
reads, Presbyterian, violent and one child 30
years. Admitted September 1, 1886. The 1860
Census shows an Ellen G., 40, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ireland, living with husband James (44, day
laborer) and Margaret (8). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died February
16, 1887. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
735
441
Name
M McKee
James
F McKey
Agnes
Born
Died
1855
1927
1919
Patient #
7514*
5763*
County
Scioto
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1919
Census shows him as 55, resident of Valley
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
grocery store merchant and could read and write.
Ohio Deaths shows he died November 27, 1927.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on November
Admission Records are missing. Admissions
Index shows her as McKeys. Ohio Deaths shows
her as McKey and died August 3, 1919. The
Death Certificate shows her as McKey, 70 (b. ca.
1849), formerly of Wilmington in Clinton Co OH, in
Asylum 1 month, 9 days and died August 3, 1919.
The Asylum Grave Book shows her as McKee,
cause of death as Artero Sclerosis and burial on
August 6, 1919.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
681
172
Name
Born
Died
F McKeever
Anna
1873
1941
F McKeever
Vena
1870
1900
Patient #
4105
2854
County
Ross
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Headstone broken. Admission Records show her
1896
as 31, resident of Paint Township in Ross Co OH,
housekeeper, single, common education,
Methodist with 1 child of 11 and father Reuben
McKeever of Fruitdale, OH. Admitted December
17, 1904. The 1880 Census shows her as 5,
resident of Paint Township in Ross Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Ruben (51, farmer),
mother Cristena (45, keeping house), Clarissa
(26), Ruben (16), David (13), William Newland
(37), Elizabeth Woods (24) and Simon Lindly (16).
The 1900 Census shows her as 25, resident of
Paint Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, single, could read and write, living
with father R.B. (71, farmer), mother Christiana
(65, keeping house), Ruben (36, farm laborer),
Anna (6) and Ottis (23). The 1910 Census shows
her as 37, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 46, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 56, single, could read and write and a
ti t i thRecords
A l show
Th her
1940
C resident
h of
Admission
as 26,
Bratton Township in Adams Co OH, housewife,
married, moderate education, Dunkard with 3
children youngest 15 months. Admitted February
8, 1896. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died February 2, 1900. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 3,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
270
Name
Born
Died
F McKenzie
Mary
1844
1907
Patient #
3989*
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1
56
F McKinley
Catharine
1846
1886
862
Belmont
1878
1
4
F McKnight
Sarah
1843
1880
288
Lawrence
1874
2
703
M McKnight
William S.
1856
1925
2643*
Lawrence
1892
Census shows her as 56, resident of Circleville in
Pickaway Co OH, native of Pannsylvania, married,
could read and write, children David (27), William
(23), Howard (21) and Thomas (13). The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 27, 1907.
Admission Records show her as 32 and a
resident of Mead Township in Belmont Co OH.
Admitted December 30, 1878. The 1860 Census
shows her as a 13, resident of Mead Township in
Belmont Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
William (46, farmer), Mary (24), Clara (4), Robert
(3 months) and Thomas (35). The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on September 21, 1886.
Admission Records show her as 31 and a
resident of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co
OH. Admitted June 23, 1874. The 1880 Census
shows her as 37, native of Virginia, married, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 16,
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1910 Census shows him as 55,
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 64, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died October 3,
1925. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
750
Name
F McLaughli
n
Josephine
2
505
F McMahon
India
2
460
F McManus
Elizabeth
2
490
F McMillen
Mary
Born
Died
1873
1948
1925
1840
1920
1923
Patient #
8469*
County
Columbian
a
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 27, resident of Center
Township in Columbiana Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, could read and write, living with
husband Edward (29, fireman), Earl (6) and
Walter (2). The 1940 Census shows her as 49,
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died June 14, 1925. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Myocarditis
and burial on June 16, 1925.
5613*:
5925*
Washingto 1918: 1920
n:
Washingto
n
534: 2244* Adams:
1876: 1890 Private Headstone moved from Cemetery #1.
Admission Records show her as 36, resident of
Gallia
5348*
Washingto
n
1915
Winchester Township and violent. Admitted April
27, 1876. The 1900 Census shows her as 60 (b.
1840), native of Ohio,, married with five children,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 78,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Senile Gangrene of left foot and burial
Admissions Index shows her as McMillen.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 38, resident of Watertown
OH, native of Missouri, could read and write and
living with husband Joseph (57, oil company
operator). The 1920 Census shows her as 56,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows her as
McMillan, cause of death as Hunington's Chorea
and burial on August 31, 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
689
923
Name
Born
Died
M McMullen
Charles A.
1864
1924
M McNeal
Ell
1861
1940
Patient #
County
2297*:
7569*
Morgan:
Morgan
4438*
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1889: 1923 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1904
Census shows him as 36, resident of Meigsville in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
single, could read and write, living with brother-inlaw Joshua Spencer. Ohio Deaths shows he died
December 1, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
and burial on December 3, 1924.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 59, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 69, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 79, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died June 4,
1920. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Nephritis with Uremia and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
269
Name
Born
Died
F McPeek
Rachael
1838
1907
Patient #
County
1520: 4203 Noble:
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1885: 1905 Admission Records show her as 47, resident of
Elk Township in Noble Co OH, native of Noble Co
OH, farmer's wife, married, fair education,
Methodist and 3 children youngest 16. Admitted
June 5, 1885. Re-admitted August 24, 1905 as
67, resident of Jefferson Township in Noble Co
OH, brown hair, black eyes, 5' 3 1/2", 93 lbs.,
domestic, married, common education,
Protestant, suicidal, three children, and relatives
husband Alex McPeek and son Martin McPeek
both of Masterton OH. The 1860 Census shows
her as 21, resident of Lebanon Township in
Monroe Co OH, domestic, living with husband
Alexander (23, tobaccoist) and Lincoln (3
months). The 1870 Census shows her as 29,
resident of Liberty Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
husband Ezekiel (31, farmer), Martin (10), Milton
(4) and Charles (1). The 1900 Census shows her
as 62 (b. February 1838, resident of Elk Township
in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, could read but not
write, living with husband Elexander (61, farmer),
M ti (40) d D id (11) Th I d t Ath
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
257
Name
F McQuade
Phoebe
Born
Died
1835
1906
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
No McQuade in Admissions Index but
McTuadge (1901:3627) and McAfoe
(1910:4815) The 1850 Census shows her as 16,
resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Benjamin (48, farmer),
mother Basheba (40), Elnora (18), Elizabeth (14),
David (12), Perry (10), Lucetta (8) and Sarah (6).
The 1860 Census shows her as 24, resident of
Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Benjamin (58), mother Basheba (50),
Elizabeth (22), David (20), Perry (19), Loucetta
(17), Sarah (15) and Westly (8). The 1870 Census
shows her as 35, resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co
OH, native of Ohio, helps mother, living with father
Benjamin (68, farm hand), mother Basheba (60,
keeping house), David (30, invalid) and Wesley
(18, day laborer). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died July 7, 1906. The
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
350
591
Name
Born
Died
M McQuestio
n James
1827
1903
F Meadows
Martha
1887
1932
Patient #
4182
5268*
County
Jackson
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admissions Index shows him as McQuestin.
1914
Admission Records show him as 76, laborer,
resident of Milton Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, widower, common
education, Protestant, admitted April 13, 1903.
The 1850 Census shows him as McQuisten, 23,
resident of Morgan Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with father
David (64, farmer), mother Isabel (57), John (20,
farmer), William (9), and the Swick family of Jesse
(30, farmer), Eunice (28), John (8), David (6),
Martin (4) and James (9 months). The 1860
Census shows him as McQuestin, 33, resident of
Morgan Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, living with wife Rebecca (31), David
(7), Samuel (4) and Issabel (2). The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as McQuestion and burial
M 14 Records
1903
Admission
are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 33 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 43,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died July 20,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on July
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
165
Name
F Mechling
Elizabeth
Born
Died
Patient #
1852
1899
362: 1239
County
Perry:
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1882 Admission Records show her as 22, resident of
Hopewell Township in Perry Co OH and
threatening. Admitted November 5, 1874. Readmitted November 11, 1882 as about 28, native
of Ohio, house work, single, common education,
Protestant, violent and no children. The 1860
Census shows an Elizabeth as 8, resident of
Hopewell Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with Julianna (37), Levina (12), Martha
(9), Mary (6) and John (3) four residences away
from Shepard Mechling's family. The 1870
Census shows her as 17, resident of Hopewell
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Shepard (51, farmer), mother Liddie
(50, keeping house), Leah (30), Adeline (29),
Jonas (27), Levi (22), Liddie (19), Shepard (15),
Martha (13) and Louisa (10). The 1880 Census
shows her as 27, resident of Hopewell Township
in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, single, living with
father Shepard (63, farmer), mother Lezetia (59,
keeping house), Leah (39, housekeeper), Adaline
(35, housekeeper), Washington (32, farmer),
M th (23) d L tt (14) Th I d t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
210
Name
M Meek
John
Born
Died
1842
1892
Patient #
2547*
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 CIVIL WAR VETERAN - POW Headstone
missing. Admission Records are missing. The
1850 Census shows a John as 8, resident of
Bedford Township in Vinton County, native of
Ohio, living with father Jacob (30, miller), mother
Ann (29), Eli (6), James (4), Isaac (2) and Malinda
(1). The 1860 Census shows this John as 18,
resident of Bedford Township, native of Ohio,
living with father J.W. (40, farmer), mother Ann
(39), Eli (17), James (15), Isaac (13), Malinda
(11), Lucinda (9) and Lewis (2). The 1870 Census
shows him as 28, resident of Chester Township in
Meigs County, native of Ohio, farmer, living with
wife Flora (23, keeping house), Milford (2) and
Emory (7 months). The Ohio Roster shows him at
20 enlisting on August 5, 1862 as a Musician in
the 75th OVI Company E, captured August 17,
1864 at battle of Gainesville, transferred as
Private to Battalion through Company B
December 24, 1864 and mustered out June 23,
1865. This information is confirmed by American
Civil War Soldiers. The National Archives Rolls
h
h
li t d A
t 5 1862 t B li h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
540
F Meek
Mary
1851
1927
6084*:
6448*:
6486*
Washingto 1922: 1924:
n:
1925
Washingto
n:
Washingto
n
1
479
M Meeks
Anthony
1843
1912
252: 1908
Athens:
Athens
All Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows her as 11, resident of Decatur
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Jacob (66, farmer), mother
Margaret (48), Samuel (17), Josephine (11),
Lewis (9) and Sylvester Fish (12). The 1870
Census shows her as 19, resident of Decatur
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house and living with Lewis (24, farmer).
The 1910 Census shows her as 59, resident of
Decatur Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, no children, could read and write and
living with husband Lewis (64, farmer). Ohio
Deaths shows she died December 11, 1927. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
1874: 1887 Admission Records show him as 31, resident of
Dover Township in Athens Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, and violent. Admitted June
8, 1874. Re-admitted from County Infirmary on
January 25, 1887. The 1910 Census shows him
with no age, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February
6, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
February 8, 1912.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
188
Name
Born
Died
F Meister
Florence
1840
1900
Patient #
3337
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show her as 59, resident of
2
986
M Mekeilek
John
1862
1944
8914*
Mahoning
1930
2
974
M Mellontree
Arthur
1897
1944
8282*
Hocking
1927
Madison Township in Highland Co OH, married,
inferior education, unknown religion, formerly
treated at Highland County Infirmary, admitted
November 15, 1899. 1900 Census indicates her
as 59 (b. March 1841), had two children one still
living, native of Ohio, father native of
Pennsylvania, mother native of Ohio, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
December 2, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census hsows a John Mekeilek as 68, native of
Austria and a patient in the Massillon Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows him as 56, native of
Austria, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died September 21, 1944.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Hypertensive Heart Disease and burial on
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows him as 33, native of West
Virginia, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 43, native of West Virginia, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary & Intestinal
Tuberculosis and burial on May 4, 1944.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
153
Temple
2
620
Name
Born
Died
M Mercer
Levi
1804
1888
M Mercer
Lewis
Clark
1908
1980
F Mercer
Retta
1877
1934
Patient #
2048*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1820
Census shows a Levi as a resident of Franklin
Township in Jackson Co OH. The 1830 Census
shows a Levi as a resident of Hamilton Township
in Jackson Co OH. The 1850 Census shows him
as 46, resident of Hamilton Township in Jackson
Co OH, native of Virginia, farmer, living with wife
Malinda (40), Josephine (16), Martha (11),
Caroline (8) and Levi (5). The 1860 Census
shows him as 56, native of Virginia, former farmer
and a patient in the Columbus Asylum. The 1880
Census shows him as 80, resident of Jackson
OH, native of Virginia, insane, living with J.V.
Lynch (26, jailor) and family. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died November
8, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
7412*
Cuyahoga
1932
Not in Admissions Index. The 1940 Census
shows him as 31, resident of Orange Township in
Meigs Co OH, native of OH, farm laborer, single,
sixth grade education, living with father Clark (60,
road laborer) and mother Emma (58). Ohio
Deaths shows him as 71 (b. 1909), native of Ohio,
single and died June 4, 1980. Burial on June 6,
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 33, resident of Cincinnati in
Hamilton Co OH, native of Missouri, tailor, no
children, could read and write and living with
husband George (33, railroad brakeman). The
1930 Censwus shows her as 43, native of
Missouri, married, could read and write, could not
speak English and a patient in the Dayton Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause fo death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on December
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
180
251
Name
Born
Died
M Merrill
Edwin P.
1851
1890
F Mershon
Angeline
1840
1905
Patient #
1372
3006
County
Lawrence
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Admission Records show him as 32, resident of
1897
Ironton in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
moulder and Ohio Penitentiary guard, common
education, no religion, suicidal and homicidal.
Admitted April 10, 1883.The 1880 Census shows
him as 29, resident of Columbus in Franklin Co
OH, native of Ohio, penitentiary guard, living with
wife Rachel (29), Edna (4) and Bertha (2). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died April 8, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show her as 57, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary, domestic,
single, common education, Protestant, violent and
a sister in Asylum. Admitted May 27, 1897. The
1880 Census shows her as 43, resident of
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, could not read or write, living with brother-inlaw Robert McClary (42, farmer), sister Mary (41),
Nancy Hamilton (23), Hulda (19), Runess (17) and
Leona (10). The 1900 Census shows her as 59
(b. October 1840), native of Ohio, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
August 20, 1905. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 21, 1905.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
2
170
192
754
Name
Born
Died
F Mershon
Ellen
1821
1900
M Messeritz
Charles
W.
1830
F Metcalf
Daisy
1895
Patient #
2616*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows her as 29, resident of Franklin
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with mother Margaret (68, farmer), Andrew (39,
farmer), Banjamin (37), Nathan (35), E. (33) and
Malinda (24). The 1870 Census shows her as 49,
resident of Franklin Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, helps mother, living with mother
Margaret (89, keeping house), Nathan (57,
farmer) and Malinda Thomas (44). The 1880
Census shows her as 59, resident of Bratton
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house and living with brother Nathan (66,
farmer). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died January 15, 1900. The
1891
1949
2420*
9429*
Adams
Athens
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1944
Census shows him as 50, resident of Liberty
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, living with wife Sarah (35, keeping house),
Hannah (18), Mary (11), John (9), Charles (7),
Elizabeth (5) and Emma (3). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died March 5,
1891. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 24, resident of Rome
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, living with brother-in-law
Lewis Harra (68, farmer) Myrtle ((38) and Dale
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
Removed
119
64
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Metzker
Cecelia
1865
1893
F Meyer
Albina
1842
1887
118
Monroe
M Miars
Joseph
XXXX
1907
XXXX
XXXX
2605*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Perry
1874
XXXX
Census shows her as 15, resident of Reading
Township in Perry Co OH, father Michael (64,
farmer), mother Catharine (49) and siblings Jacob
(23), Mary (21), Philo--- (19), Joseph (13), and
Catharine (11). The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on September 16, 1893.
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 32, married, native of Ohio, in Longview
Asylum since October 1871. Admitted February
26, 1874. The 1880 Census shows her as 40,
native of Ohio, at Athens Asylum, husband
George (51) living in New Castle in Green
Township. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Taken Home. No grave number.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
169
Name
M Mikesell
Jeremiah
Born
Died
1824
1889
Patient #
County
1259:
Vinton:
1390: 1727 Vinton:
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1882: 1883: Admission Records show him as 58, resident of
Elk Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
1886
Pennsylvania, farmer, married, could read and
write, Methodist-Episcopal, suicidal and homicidal.
Admitted March 20, 1882. Re-admitted June 7,
1883. Discharged October 13, 1884. Re-admitted
February 17, 1886. The 1850 Census shows him
as 26, resident of Lick Township in Jackson Co
OH, native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with
father John (52, farmer), mother Lydia (47),
Samuel (21, farmer), Rachel (17), Lydia (13),
Martha (12), Naomi (10) and Sophiah (6). The
1860 Census shows him as 36, resident of Elk
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, living with mother Lydia
(50), Priscila (12) and Ripley (5). The 1870
Census shows him as 46, resident of Elk
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, living with Lydia (60) and
Ripley Stevens (14). The 1870 Non-Population
Schedule shows he had 90 acres of improved
land, 30 acred of wood all valued at $3,000 and
i
t l d t $15 th
h
t
il h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
587
Name
M Miller
Charles
2
875
M Miller
Charles H.
2
496
F Miller
Delia
1
24
F Miller
Delilah J.
2
636
F Miller
Edith
Born
Died
1854
1918
Patient #
4481
County
Muskingum
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show him as about 50,
1936
9281*
Ross
1932
1874
1924
5306*
Highland
1915
1841
1882
763
Ross
1877
1937
7155*
Cuyahoga
1930
resident of Falls Township in Muskingum Co OH,
formerly of the Columbus Asylum and County
Infirmary, native of Ohio, stock buyer, single, good
education, and unknown religion. Admitted August
24, 1904. The 1870 Census shows him as 16,
resident of Zanesville in Muskingum Co OH,
native of Ohio, in school, living with father John
(39, iron moulder), mother Esther (37, keeping
house), Mary (12), Alice (9), Emma (7) and Harry
(4). The 1910 Census shows him as 56, native of
Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Arterio
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Empyema
and burial on July 20, 1936.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 46 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 10,
1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Admission Records show her as 36 and a
resident of Huntington Township in Ross Co OH.
Admitted December 28, 1877. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on July 29, 1882.
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease and burial on May
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
434
803
Name
Born
Died
F Miller
Elmira
1842
1919
M Miller
Eugene
1888
1932
Patient #
3947
9202*
County
Fairfield
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as 62, resident of
1932
Liberty Township in Fairfield Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmaty, no
occupation, widow, very limited education,
Protestant and no children. Admitted July 14,
1904. The 1900 Census shows her as 57, native
of Ohio, widow, mother of four children with two
living, could read and write and a patient in the
Fairfield County Infirmary. The 1910 Census
shows her as 68, native of Ohio, widow, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 3, resident of Marietta
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father William (45, farmer), Ann (39,
keeping house), John (7), William (5) and no
name (6 months). The 1900 Census shows him
as 22 (b. January 1888), resident of Marietta
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
day laborer, single, could read and write, living
with father William (64, farmer), mother Ann (48),
William (25, day laborer) and Ernest (19, day
laborer). The 1910 Census shows him as 28,
resident of Marietta Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, wagon driver, single, could
read and write and living with mother Ann (75,
widow). The 1920 Census shows a Eugene M. as
39, resident of Lawrence Township in Washington
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write and living with the Edward Sans
family. Ohio Deaths shows he died October 3,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d th
G
l P l i f th i
d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Temple
2
1
716
137
Name
Born
Died
F Miller
Glenna
Bowles
1886
1978
M Miller
Jacob
1870
M Miller
John
Patient #
9198*
County
Wayne
Yr Admitted Comments
1943 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 14 (b. March 1886),
resident of Wooster OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with father Andrew (37,
plumber), mother Mary (Mary (38), Irene (10) and
Louis (1 month). The 1920 Census shows her as
33, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Massillion Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 44, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the
Massillion Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her
as 53, native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 90 (b. 1888),
widow and died July 15, 1978. The Social
Security Death Index shows she was born March
1926
1887
2796*
Scioto
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 50 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died August 14,
1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Could be John (161, Stark, 1874) or John
(1290, Scioto, 1882) The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died July 3, 1887. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 5, 1887.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
667
Name
Born
Died
M Miller
John M.
1850
1923
Patient #
4953
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission Records showh him as 57, resident of
Center Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, married (Hattie Miller of
Woodsfield, OH), good education, and Protestant.
Admitted January 22, 1907. The 1860 Census
shows him as 10, resident of Manheim Township
in York Co PA, in school, living with John
Ruhlman (27, farmer), Catharine (26), Sarah (1),
Ellen (1 month) Elizabeth Trone (14) and Jesse
Rabenstein (39, day laborer). The US Army
Register of Enlistments shows a John as 22,
native of Philadelphia, teamster, enlisted
September 4, 1873 in the 13 Infantry Company C
and dishonorably discharged November 11, 1873.
The 1910 Census shows him as 60, native of
Pennsylvania, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 69,
native of Pennsylvania, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died February 25, 1923. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Arterio
S l
i & Ch i M
diti
db i l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
Remove
d
Name
F Miller
Laura
Born
Died
1850
1931
Patient #
7222*
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 29, resident of Beaver
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio and
living with husband Oscar (28, laborer). The 1900
Census shows her as 49 (b. July 1850), resident
of Olive Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
could read and write and living with husband
Oscar (48, carpenter). The 1910 Census shows
her as 55, resident of Caldwell in Noble Co OH,
native fo Ohio, could read and write and living with
husband Osker (55, concrete manager). The
1920 Census shows her as 69, resident of Noble
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio,
weaver, could read and write and living with
husband Oscar (68, carpenter). Ohio Deaths
shows she died February 10, 1931. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis, burial on February 11, 1931 in
#580 d b d
d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
347
241
Name
M Miller
Lewis
Born
Died
1846
1903
F Miller M.
1
121
F Miller
Nancy
1
418
M Miller P.
S.
Patient #
72*
County
Jefferson
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
missing. The 1870 Census shows him as 23,
resident of Ross Township in Jefferson Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm worker, living with father
Alexander (52, farmer), Sarah (54, keeping
house) and Christina (16). The 1880 Census
shows him as 34, native of Germany, former
farmer, married, and a patient in the Asylum. The
1900 Census shows him as 54, native of
Germany, former farmer, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Ohio
Roster shows him as 18, enlisted January 28,
1864 as a Private in the 4th OVC Company C and
mustered out June 9, 1865. The National Archives
Rolls show he enlisted January 28, 1864 at
Cincinnati, mustered in January 29, 1864 at
Cincinnati, 18, gray eyes, light hair, light
complexion, 5’ 10 ½”, $300 bounty, moulder, sick
October 1864 – March 1865 in hospital at
Nashville and Cincinnati, sick May 1865, AWOL
June 2 to 8, 1865 and discharged June 9, 1865 at
Camp Dennison. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
R
i bet Malinda
l hi t
Th IKnox,
d t 1874)
Ath or Mary
C
t
Could
(121,
1904
1820
1893
1908
696*
Lawrence
1877
(3514, Scioto, 1901) or Mary E. (3714,
Highland, 1902) The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on October 17, 1904.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 60, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died October
11, 1893. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Not in Admissions Index. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on February 12, 1908.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
1
381
M Miller
William
2
624
M Miller
William H.
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1905
1895
1920
7179*
Washingto
n
1920
Could be William (597, Fairfield, 1876) or
William (780, Washington, 1877) or William
(4083, Ross, 1902) or William (4391, Fairfield,
1904) The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
March 25, 1905.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 15, resident of Green
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write and bound to Anton Longacher
(64, cheese maker). The 1920 Census shows
him as 25, native of Ohio, single, and a patient in
the County Infirmary. Ohio Deaths shows he died
August 11, 1920. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Inanition resulting from insanity
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
720
M Milligan
Charles
1873
1926
2019*:
2040*
Washingto 1888: 1888
n:
Washingto
n
1
205
M Milligan
Seth H.
1853
1891
2269*:
2442*
Washingto 1889: 1891
n:
Washingto
n
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1900 Census shows him as 47, born November
1853, native of Ohio, single, former laborer, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 56, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died November 19, 1926. The
Asylum Grave Book showsThe 1900 Census
shows her as 41, native of Germany, former
house wife, married with four children and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 51, native of Germany,
married with four children, could read and write
and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 60, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows her as 71, native of
Germany, married, could not read or write and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 80, former resident of
Cleveland, native of Germany, widowed and a
ti t i thRecords
A l are
b missing.
i l
NThe 1860
b 21
Admission
Census shows him as 8, resident of Marietta in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
father Thomas (59), mother Mary (52), George
(22), William (18), Sarah (16), Margaret (13),
Rosa (5) and Sarah (89). The 1880 Census
shows him as 27, resident of Harmer in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, living
with wife Lottie (21, keeping house). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
November 14, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
666
736
Name
M Mills
Charles
M Mills
Donald
Born
Died
1856
1923
Patient #
7599*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 44, resident of Addison
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
could read and write, living with wife Anna (45),
James (16), Earl (14), Pearl (11), Elvadone (8)
and step-daughter Bertha Frazier (17). The 1910
Census shows him as 51, resident of Cheshire in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, carpenter, could
read and write, living with wife Anna (52, odd
jobber) and step-son Pearl White (20). The 1920
Census shows him as 63, resident of Addison
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer
and could read and write. Ohio Deaths shows he
died February 25, 1923. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis &
1927
8256*
Monroe
1927 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died December 21, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on December 22, 1927.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
355
Name
M Mills
Simon B.
Born
Died
1832
1903
Patient #
841
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1878 CIVIL WAR VETERAN - POW Admission
Records show him as 40, resident of Marion
Township, and "that he suffered abuse in the
Rebel Prisons of the South & injuries on the Rail
Road…" Admitted August 23, 1878. The 1850
Census shows him as 18, resident of Dimock
Townzhip in Susquehanna Co PA, native of
Pennsylvania, living with Isa (44), Christopher
(20), Benjamin (16), Theodore (13), Susanna (6),
Delia (3) and Amos (1). A Simon Mills was a
private in the 121st Pennsylvania Infantry,
Company I. The 1880 Census shows him as 45,
single, cabinet maker, insane and living in the
home of Anna Foster in Summerfield, OH. The
1900 Census shows him as a patient of the
Asylum, 68 (b. 1832), native of Pennsylvania,
single, had been a cabinet maker, and parents
from Pennsylvania. The National Archives Rolls
show he enlisted August 14, 1862 at Philadelphia,
$25 bounty and was 29. See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
Regimental history. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i l
S t b 16 1903 VA
k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
824
620
Name
Born
Died
M Milstead
Erastus
1867
1934
M Minard
John
1855
1920
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
8863*:
9483*
Lawrence: 1930: 1933 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 2, resident of Union
Lawrence
5102
Lawrence
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with Newman (67, farm laborer), Clara (67,
keeping house) and Clora (13). The 1880 Census
shows him as 13, resident of Union Township in
lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Harvey (53, farmer), mother Kesiah (48), Newman
(24), Sherman (15) and Isaac (11). The 1900
Census shows him as 35, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a prisoner in the Ohio
Penitentiary in Columbus. The 1920 Census
shows him as 58, native of Ohio, single, planter,
could read but not write and a prisoner in the
Union County KY jail. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
1908 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 53,
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
140 lbs., 5' 5 1/2", native of Kentucky, laborer,
single, no education, no religion, and violent.
Admitted March 25, 1908. The 1880 Census
shows him as 27, resident of Ironton in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Kentucky, works at iron furnace,
single, living with father Frank (48, iron furnace
worker), mother Eliza (49, keeping house),
George (15, brickyard worker), James (14),
Elizabeth (9), Henry (8) and Gertrude (3). The
1910 Census shows him as 55, native of
Kentucky, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 63, native of
Kentucky, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 22, 1920. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Angina Pectoria and
b i l
J
27 1920
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
221
113
Name
Born
Died
M Mischal
Daniel
1827
1893
F Mitchell
Anna
1874
1892
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2361*:
2558*
Ross: Ross 1890: 1891 BLACK. CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission
2494*
Gallia
1892
Records are missing. The 1870 Census shows
him as 43, resident of Scioto Township, plasterer,
wife Elizabeth (36, keeping house), and children
Martha (12), Daniel (7), Willard (3), James (2),
and Elizabeth (5 months). The 1880 Census
shows him as 49, resident of Massieville, native of
Ohio, plasterer, wife Elizabeth (47, keeping
house), and children Daniel (17, laborer), Willard
(14), and Ida (9). The 1890 Census Veterans
Schedule indicates he was a Sergeant in the 27th
USCT, Company H. The Ohio Roster shows he
was 36, entering the service May 28, 1864,
appointed Corporal on June 4, 1864, made
Sergeant on an unknown date, and mustered out
September 21, 1865. This information is
confirmed by The National Park Service’s Civil
War Soldiers and Sailors System. The US
National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
shows him as being admitted July 25, 1889 and
discharged November 8, 1889 having served in
the 27th USCT Company K as a Private and
Sergeant from May 28, 1864 to September 21,
1865
ff i fRecords are
l i missing.
USCT The
BLACK. dAdmission
1880 Census shows her as 6, resident of Green
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Tony (52, laborer), mother Emmeline
(44, keeping house), Dabner (23, laborer), Eliza
(17), Frank (12, laborer), Charles (9), Mary (8),
Emma (7), Anna (6), John (5) and Addie (6
months). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on November 3, 1892. Private marker installed
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
336
Name
Born
Died
M Mitchell
Charles
1852
1902
1868
1
502
M Mitchell
Frank
1
447
M Mitchell
James
Patient #
4017
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 50,
1913
5531*
Gallia
1911
1909
5351
Washingto
n
1909
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
minstrel man, single, fair education, and no
religion. Admitted April 18, 1902. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on June 13, 1902.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1880 Census shows him as 12, resident of
Greene Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with his father Tony (52, laborer), Emmeline
(44, keeping house) and siblings Dabner (23,
laborer), Eliza (17), Charles (9), Mary (8), Emma
(7), Anna (6), John (5), and Addie (6 months). The
1900 Census shows him as 35, former laborer,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died July 4, 1913.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cholecystitis and burial on July 5, 1913. Private
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as about 45, resident of Coal Run in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, transferred
from County Infirmary, farmer, and Protestant.
Admitted October 21, 1909. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on October 13, 1909.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
222
Name
F Mitchell
Mary
Born
Died
1870
1903
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2121*:
Gallia:
1889: 1891: BLACK. First two Admission Records are missing.
2303*:
Gallia:Galli 1900: 1902 Re-admitted May 3, 1900 as 30, resident of
Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH, single and
3400: 3724 a:
Baptist. Re-admitted October 1, 1902 as 32,
Muskingum
resident of Philo in Muskingum Co OH, native of
Ohio, slight education and Protestant. The 1880
Census show her as 8, resident of Green
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Toby (52, laborer), mother Emmeline
(44, keeping house), Dabner (23), Eliza (17),
Frank (12), Charles (9), Emma (7), Anna (6), John
(5) and Addie (6 months). The 1900 Census
shows her as 29 (b. December 1870), native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August 10, 1903. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on Augsut 11,
1
65
F Mitchell
Susan
1845
1887
1586
Adams
1886 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 41, resident of Meigs Township in Adams
Co OH, native of Ohio, housewife, widow, limited
education, Protestant and 3 children youngest 5.
Admitted January 26, 1886. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died
September 6, 1887. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 8, 1887.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
790
983
Name
Born
Died
M Mitchell
Walter P.
1849
1931
M Mitten
Francis O.
1868
1944
Patient #
4154
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 53, resident of
2667*:
Ross:
1892: 1900:
3738: 5871 Ross: Ross 1912
Union Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio,
blue eyes, gray hair, 5' 7 1/4", single, no
occupation, no religion, injury to head at six, and
father Rev. Walter Mitchell of Wilmington, OH.
Admitted January 23, 1903. The 1900 Census
shows hima s 50 (b. June 1849), resident of
Wilmington OH, native of Indiana, single, could
read and write and living with father Walter (80,
capitalist) and mother Mary (79). The 1930
Census shows him as 79, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died August 22, 1931. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
June 7, 1900 as 31 (b. 1868), resident of Scioto
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from jail, no occupation, single,
ordinary education, and Protestant. Admission
Records for 1912 are missing. The 1900 Census
shows him as 32 (b. 1868), native of Ohio, single,
former farm laborer, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1905 Chillicothe City
Directory show him as a border living on Locust
Street. The World War I Draft Registration show
him as 43 (b. 1875), from Ross Co OH, medium
height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 64, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died September 17, 1944.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Gangrene of the colon due to Mesenteric
Th
b i
db i l
S t b 21 1944
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
442
524
Name
Born
Died
M Monfielde
s Joseph
1840
1909
M Monroe
William
1848
1914
Patient #
4708
6122*
County
Belmont
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1914
him as 65, resident of Richland Township in
Belmont Co OH, formerly of County Infirmary,
native of France, laborer, married, and Protestant.
Admitted September 11, 1905. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 22, 1909. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on June 23, 1909.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission records are
missing. The 1860 Census lists William as 13,
white male, and living at home in Homer
Township, Morgan Co OH. The 1880 Census has
him 28, married with one child, a laborer, living in
Malta Township in Morgan Co OH. The 1900
Census has him 51, married with two children,
living in Deerfield Township in Morgan Co OH.
The 1910 Census lists Monroe as 63, widower
white male, living in the Almshouse in Washington
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, no
trade, who could read and write. Graves
Registration (ACRec) shows him in the 29th OVI,
Company D, as a Private from October 12, 1864
through July 13, 1865. He was born in 1847 or
1848 and died October 23, 1914. The Ohio
Roster indicates he entered the service at 16 as a
draftee on October 12, 1864 and mustered out on
July 13, 1865. This information is confirmed by
The National Park Service’s Civil War Soldiers
and Sailors System, with the additional note that
he was William L. The National Archives Rolls
h
h
d ft d O t b 12 1864 t N
k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
315
498
Name
Born
Died
M Mooney
Charles
1857
1900
M Moore
General
1846
1913
Patient #
3159
5945*
County
Monroe
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1896 Admission Records show him as 39, resident of
1913
Jackson Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, oil pumper, married, fair education,
Catholic, and suicidal. Admitted July 24, 1896.
The 1900 Census shows him as 43, native of
Pennsylvania, oil pumper, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
October 8, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on October 9, 1900.
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 13, resident of Center
Township in Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Robert (50, farmer) and mother Cintha
(52, domestic). The 1870 Census shows him as
22, resident of Center Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm worker, could read but not
write, living with father Robert (61, farmer),
mother Cytha (64, keeping house) and William
Young (80, infirm). The 1880 Census shows him
as 32, resident of Center Township in Noble Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, wife Lydia (28,
keeping house) and children Nellie (6), John (3)
and Abbott (10 months). The 1900 Census
shows him as 53 (b. 1846), resident of Pleasant
City in Guernsey Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
could read but not write, living with wife Lydia (48),
John (22, farmer), Albert (20, coal miner), Joseph
(18, farmer) and Bertie (14). Ohio Deaths shows
he died March 18, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Oedenia and
b i l
M h 21 1913
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
452
F Moore
Mary
1891
1920
2
877
M Morehead
Isaac
1849
1936
1736
Vinton
1886
1
121
M Moran
John
1842
1885
1523
Muskingum
1884
Could be Mary (1069, Muskingum, 1881) Mary
J. (1343, Washington, 1883) or Mary (5063,
Noble, 1913) The 1920 Census shows her as 29,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 4,
1920.The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberchlosis and burial on
Admission Records show him as 37, resident of
Brown Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio,
coal miner, married, common education,
Methodist-Episcopal, "Mary Ann Ansel died in
Athens Asylum in Dec. 1883," and "Eliza Mahala
Turner, a sister, died in the Athens Asylum 6 or 7
years ago from what was called brain fever..."
Admitted March 14, 1886. The 1920 Census
shows him as 69, widower, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 80, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
and burial on September 16, 1936. Additional
Admission Records show him as 42, resident of
Zanesville in Muskingum Co OH, native of Ireland,
transferred from County Infirmary, single, limited
education, and Catholic. Admitted August 19,
1884. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died October 24, 1885. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1069
Name
Born
Died
M Morgan
William K.
1889
1958
Patient #
9231*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1932 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Cuyahoga
2
695
F Morgantha
ler Clara
1886
1943
4843*
Lawrence
Removed
270
XXXX
1897
XXXX
XXXX
2
395
M Morris A.
J.
F Morris
Agnes
1856
1917
4863*
Monroe
1911
XXXX
Census shows him as 30, resident of Steubenville
in Jefferson Co OH, native of Indiana, tin mill
worker, single, could read and write, living with
father Morgan (62, tim mill worker), mother Kate
(53) and Ruth (19). The 1940 Census shows him
as 50, native of Wales, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 68, formerly
of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH, single and died
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 34 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 44,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 54,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died February 21, 1943.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on February
Removed 9-6-1897.
1911 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 53, resident of Salem
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, could not read or write and living with
mother Hannah (77, tobacco stripper). The 1870
Census shows her as 15, resident of Clarington
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father John (40, steamboat fireman), mother
Hannah (39, keeping house), Charity (13) and
Almady (4). Ohio Deaths shows she died January
2, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
690
Name
Born
Died
M Morris
David B.
1859
1924
Patient #
6884*
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1
159
F Morrison
Sarah
1899
2407*
Vinton
1892
2
523
M Martysink
Samuel
1914
5569*
Athens
1911
2
921
M Mosier
James
1940
6039*
Clinton
1913
1873
Census shows him as 61 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio deaths shows he died December
13, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Bronchitis (non T.B.) and
burial on December 15, 1924.
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 5, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on February 7, 1899.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died September 19, 1914. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Asphyxiation and burial on September 22, 1914.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 38, resident of Wilmington
in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single,
living with uncle James McKinney (44, railroad
section hand), Pearl (32, laundress), Ulyses (13),
Ora (11), Josephine (9) and Charles (3). The
1920 Census shows him as 47, native of Ohio,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 57, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died January 16, 1940. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on January 18, 1940.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
204
Name
Born
Died
F Mosher
Leora
1854
1901
1834
1
315
F Moss
Catherine
1
32
F Moss
Margarett
e
Patient #
969
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 The Asylum Index shows her as Mosher.
1910
4044
Muskingum
1904
1883
1330
Ross
1883
Admission Records shows her as Mosey, 26,
resident of Clinton Township in Vinton Co OH and
admitted March 9, 1880. The 1880 Census
shows her as Mosher, 26, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census
shows her as Mosher, 46 (b. 1854), native of
Ohio, divorced, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records show her as 70 and a
resident of Falls Township in muskingum Co OH.
Admitted August 24, 1904. The 1910 Census
shows her as 76, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died October 31, 1910. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Instestitial
Nephritis and burial on November 1, 1910.
Headstone broken. BLACK. Admission Records
show her as about 48 or 49, resident of Scioto
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Virginia, in
state three years, domestic, widow, no education,
Baptist, hit in the head with a brick and two
children youngest 27 or 28. Admitted October 12,
1883. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
524
777
Name
Born
Died
F Mossman
Grace
1850
1926
F Mueller
Mary
1897
1952
Patient #
4646
7884*
County
Gallia
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1935
her as 55, resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH,
no occupation, father from New Jersey, mother
from West Virginia, brown eyes, brown hair, 5' 3",
110 lbs., divorced, suicidal with 1 child about 30.
Admitted August 24, 1909. The 1870 Census
shows her as 19, resident of Gallipolis, native of
Ohio, living with mother Malina (48, keeping
house) and Sarah (14). The 1880 Census shows
her as 27, resident of Gallipolis, native of Ohio
and living with mother Malinda (58, keeping
house). The 1900 Census shows her as 49 (b.
September 1850), resident of Gallipolis, native of
Ohio, divorced with no children, could read and
write and living with mother Mary (78, carpet
weaver). The 1910 Census shows her as 56,
married with two children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 65, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died September 16, 1926. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Exhaustion S
D
ti with
d bname
i l and
S dates.
t b 18
Hasilheadstone
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 23, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, could read and
write, living with husband George (25, draftsman)
and Phyllis (3). The 1930 Census shows her as
33, resident of Euclid in Cuyahoga Co OH, native
of Ohio, could read and write, living with husband
George (35, builder), Phyllis (13) and George (4).
The 1940 Census shows her as 42, native of
Germany, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
738
Name
Born
Died
M Mugrage
Silas S.
1850
1928
Patient #
5922*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
2
562
F Muhlbach
Mary A.
1853
1929
3535
Washingto
n
1901
1
259
F Mullen
Susan
1870
1906
3480
Adams
1900
Census shows him as 70 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February 23,
1928. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on February
Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
Marietta Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, had been in Columbus Asylum, house
wife, married, common education, Protestant,
suicidal with 2 children younget 11. Admitted May
17, 1901. The 1910 Census shows her as 57,
married with two children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum, The 1920 Census
shows her as 66, married, could read and write
and a paitent in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died September 21, 1929. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on September 23, 1929.
Admission Records show her as 30, resident of
Winchester Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, married, moderate education and unknown
religion. Admitted December 22, 1900. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows her as
Susay and died July 28, 1906. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on July 31, 1906.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
209
Name
Born
Died
M Munn
John W.
1813
1892
Patient #
2124*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The Admissions
Index shows him as John W. as does the Grave
Book. The 1860 Census shows a John L. as 48,
resident of Porter Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, teacher, living with wife
Evaline (41), marion (21, farm laborer), Elvira
(18), Malvina (17), Omar (15), John (11) and
Joana (8). The 1870 Census shows a John S. as
57, resident of Green Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, farmer, wife Eviline (57,
Keeping house) and children Marrion (31,
laborer), Alvira (28, housekeeper), Melissa (26,
housekeeper), John (25, laborer), and Luticia (18,
housekeeper). The 1880 Census shows him as
67, resident of Green Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, farmer, living with wife
Evaline (66, keeping house) and grandson Harris
Oscarman (11). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died February 13, 1892.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
F b
16 1892
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
152
286
Name
Born
Died
M Murnahan
Madison
1860
1888
F Murphin
Sarah
Edith
1868
1908
Patient #
1733
2051*:
2402*:
3173
County
Lawrence
Highland:
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records show him as 26, resident of
Lawrence Township in lawrence Co OH, farmer,
single, no religion, and dangerous to others.
Admitted March 5, 1886. The 1870 Census shows
him as 10, resident of Lawrence Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Edward (41), farmer), mother Ann (37, keeping
house), Lurany (20), Amy (18), Catherine (12,
Beverly (12, farm worker), James (8), Mary (6),
Arabet (3) and Edward (1). The 1880 Census
shows him as 21, resident of Lawrence Township
in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, idiotic
and insane, living with father Edward (52, farmer),
mother Anna (48, keeping house), James (18,
farmer), Mary (16), Arabell (13), John (8) and
George (3). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows him as Murinham and died
August 29, 1888. The Asylum Grave Book shows
b
i l2 Admission
A
t 29
1888 are missing. ReFirst
Records
1888: 1892:
admitted September 6, 1898 as 30, resident of
1898
Washington Township in Highland Co OH, native
of Highland Co OH, domestic, single, very meager
education, Protestant, violent and no children.
The 1880 Census shows a Sarah as 12, resident
of Washington Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father West (70, farm
laborer), mother Nancy (52, keeping house),
Emma Ballentine (24) and E. Ballentine (1). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on August 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1088
Name
Born
Died
M Murphy
Lawrence
1916
1962
Patient #
11614*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1945 Has headstone with name and dates.
1
207
F Murray
Elizabeth
1860
1902
3360
Clinton
1899
1
187
M Murray
James
1821
1890
905
Jackson
1879
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 14, resident of Nelsonville
in Athens Co OH, could read and write, living with
father Luke (50), mother Eliza (40, school janitor),
Lester (19, railroad section worker) and Wilbert
(16, railroad section worker). Ohio Deaths shows
him as 46, divorced and died July 20, 1962.
Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
Green Township in Clinton Co OH, formerly of
Brown Co OH, housewife, married, Catholic,
brother died at Dayton Asylum and aunt insane.
Admitted December 23, 1899. The 1900 Census
shows her as 40 (b. January 1860), native of
Ohio, married with two children, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 16, 1902. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show him as 58, resident of
Jackson Township in Jackson Co OH, transferred
from County Jail, and violent. Admitted May 5,
1879. The 1850 Census shows him as 30,
resident of Jackson Township in Jackson Co OH,
native of Virginia, farmer, living with father
Archibald (60, farmer) and mother Lycy (67). The
1880 Census shows him as 60, native of Virginia,
former farmer, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows him as Murry and died September 1, 1890.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
September 1, 1890. Private marker installed
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
124
1
219
3
1065
Name
M Murray
John
F Murray S.
J.
M Meyers
Fred
Born
Died
1840
1886
Patient #
1571
County
Perry
1957
1884 Admission Records show him as 44, resident of
Monroe Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Ireland, coal miner, widower, no education,
Catholic, and violent. Admitted December 4, 1884.
The 1880 Census shows a John as 35, native of
Ireland, former laborer, married and a patient in
the Longview Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died March 18,
1886. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Not in Admissions Index. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on May 3, 1903.
1903
1873
Yr Admitted Comments
3815
Ross
1900 Has headstone with name and dates. The
Admissions Index shows him as Meyers.
Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, in state 17
years, butcher, single, above average education,
Protestant and homicidal. Admitted December 12,
1900. The 1918 World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 43, born in 1873, former resident of
Chillicothe, medium height, medium build, black
eyes, dark hair, nearest relative Mrs. Hugh
McCory of Chillicothe and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows him as 46, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 56, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as Meyers, 66, single and a
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
975
751
355
Name
Born
Died
M Meyers
Frederick
#2
1860
1944
F Myers
Laura
F Myers
Mary Ann
1890
Patient #
4345
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show him as 34, resident of
Meigs Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
dark hair, blue eyes, 6', farmer, single, fair
education, Christian and violent. Admitted April
17, 1904. The Admissions Index shows him as
Myers. The 1920 Census shows him as 49,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as Meyers, 59, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census
shows him as Meyers, 69, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Find a Grave shows he died May 3,
1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Meyers, cause of death as Hpyostatic Pneumonia
1948
9852*
Ross
1947 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
1832
1913
3423
Ross
1900 Admission Records show her as 68, resident of
Paxton Township in Ross Co OH, house wife,
married, poor education, dunkard, suicidal and 2
of 4 children living with youngest 26. Admitted July
6, 1900. The 1860 Census shows a Mary as 28,
black, resident of Franklin Township in Ross Co
OH, native of Virginia, living with husband Andy
(27, servant), Thomas (11), Samuel (9), Hannah
(9), Mary (4) and Charles (1). Ohio Deaths shows
she died July 9, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneunomia
and burial on July 10, 1913.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
343
Name
Born
Died
F Myers
Sarah
1860
1912
Patient #
4973*
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows her as 2 months, resident of
Monroe Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Henry (25, farmer), mother
Katherine (26), Alexander (3) and Margaret (1).
The 1880 Census shows her as 20, resident of
Meigs Township in Adams Co OH, house worker,
single, living with father Henry (45, farmer),
mother Catherine (46, keeping house), John (23,
farm worker) and Margaret (21, house worker).
Ohio Deaths shows she died July 18, 1912. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1910
Census shows him as 26, resident of The Plains
OH, native of Ohio, miner, sngle, could read and
write, living with mother Liddie (59), Theodore (37,
miner), Grace (32) and Joseph (28). The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 32,
resident of Athens in Athens Co OH and a coal
miner. The 1920 Census shows him as 36,
resident of Athens in Athens Co OH on West
Washington St., native of Ohio, coal mine driver,
living with wife Flora (28). The 1940 Census
shows him as 60, resident of Athens, native of
Ohio, WPA laborer, divorced and eighth grade
education. The World War II Draft Registration
shows him as 61, resident of Athens in Athens Co
3
1051
M Nagle
George
1880
1952
12898*
Athens
1952
1
303
F Nation
Alexandra
(Unknown
Woman)
XXXX
1910
3496
Vinton
1901 Headstone missing. All facts unknown and found
wandering in Cannan Township in Vinton Co OH.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cuase of death as
Eudo Carditis and burial on March 5, 1910.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
961
Name
Born
Died
M Haverilla
John
1883
1943
Patient #
11187
County
Gurensey
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 Has headstone with name and date. The 1930
2
847
M Neal
Joseph
1876
1935
9755*
Scioto
1934
2
749
F Neighbors
Ida
1872
1948
4260*
Jackson
1905
1
71
M Netting
Jacob
1840
1881
734: 992
Monroe:
Monroe
1877:1879
Census shows him as 47, native of Hungary,
single, could read and write, immigrated in 1899
and an inmate in the Lima Criminal Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died May 21, 1943. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Valvular
Heart Disease and burial on May 24, 1943.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shiws him as 54, resident of Valley
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, could not read or write, living with wife
Martha (27) and Anna (4). The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 47, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows her as 57, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 61, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records show him as 37, and a
resident of Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH.
Admitted October 26, 1877. The 1880 Census
shows him as 40, native of Ohio, former farmer,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The same
Census shows him as 38, resident of Barnsville in
Belmont Co OH, native of B----, insane, living with
brother Chris (20, farmer), Anna (18) and Mary (3
months). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on January 3, 1881.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
725
768
Name
Born
Died
F Newbeck
Lillie
1865
1945
F Newell
Cora
1894
1951
Patient #
County
1550: 3123 Highland:
Highland
5479*
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1885: 1898 Admission Records show her as 19, resident of
1915
Madison Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, single, good education, Protestant, suicidal,
homicidal and brother had been insane. Admitted
August 20, 1885. Re-admitted May 18, 1898 as
33, native of Ohio, single, high school education,
Presbyterian, and sister and brother had been in
Asylum. The 1870 Census shows her as 5,
resident of Greenfield Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father John (40,
farmer), mother Elizabeth (34), Henry (14) and Ida
(8). The 1880 Census shows her as 14, resident
of Greenfield Township in Highland Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Fred (50, tanner),
mother Elizabeth (44) and Ida (18, store clerk).
The 1900 Census shows her as 34 (b. September
1865), native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 44, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 54, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
h
64 i l with ld
it
d 1920
Has headstone
named andd dates.
The
Census shows her as 25, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
census shows her as 35, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows her as 77, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
685
568
Name
Born
Died
F Newhouse
r Barbara
1873
1942
F Newland
Frances
1850
1930
Patient #
8599*
County
Summit
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2436*:
Pike: Pike: 1892: 1895:
2770*:
Pike: Pike: 1896: 1897:
2870*:
Pike
1898: 1901
2965:
3182: 3574
Census shows her as 57, native of Hungary,
immigrated in 1902, widow, could read and write
and a patient in the Massillon Asylum. The 1940
Census shows heer as 77, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died May 6, 1942. The Athens County Death
Certificate shows she lived at the Asylum for 2
years, 8 months, 22 days, was born about 1874,
about 68, native of Hungary, sent to teh Asylum
from Summit Co OH and died May 6, 1942. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Carcinoma of Gall Bladder and burial on May 9,
First three Admissions Records are missing. Readmitted January 13, 1897. Re-admitted
September 26, 1898 as 48, resident of Perry
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, married, fair education, Protestant,
homicidal, violent and possibly 3 children
youngest 20. Re-admitted August 19, 1901 as 50,
resident of Perry Township in Pike Co OH, house
wife, married, common education, Protestant,
homicidal, violent with 3 children youngest 22. The
1900 Census shows her as 48, native of Ohio,
married with three children and two living, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 68, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
and she died February 5, 1930. The Asylum
G
B k h
b i l
F b
6 1930
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
601
400
Name
Born
Died
M Newland
William V.
1862
1919
F Newman
Belle
1866
1917
Patient #
3646
3921
County
Ross
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as about 52,
1904
resident of Paxton Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ross Co OH, farmer, separated,
illiterate, no religion, violent and threatening and
records says he was sent to the County Infirmary
in 1880 and the Athens Asylum in 1883 - no
record of the latter. Admitted December 14, 1899.
The 1910 Census shows him as 48 and a patient
of the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 26, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arterio Sclerosis and
Admission Records show her as 38, resident of
Union Township in Clinton Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary, black hair, black eyes, 5'
2", and Protestant. Admitted April 30, 1904. The
1910 Census shows her as 44, widow, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died April 6, 1917. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial on April 9,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
312
Name
Born
Died
F Newsom
Minerva
1849
1910
Patient #
2758
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 The Admission Index shows a Minerva Newsom,
admitted in 1895 from Morgan County. Admission
Records show Minerva as 46, resident of Penn
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
housewife, married, limited education, Protestant
and with 5 children, youngest 2. Admitted April 3,
1895. The 1870 Census shows a Miranda, 19,
resident of Penn Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
Joseph (21, domestic servant) and Willard (3
months). The 1880 Census shows a Maranda,
30, resident of Penn Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
J.E. (32, farmer) and Carl (8). The same 1880
Census shows a Mary, 29, resident of Penn
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, living with husband Thomas (27,
farmer), Mary (4), Clyde (1) and Minerva Newsom
(65, boarder). The 1910 Census shows her a
Minerva Newsome, 60, resident of Penn
Township in Morgan Co Oh, native of Ohio,
married 36 years, had 6 children with 5 living,
ld
d d it li i
ith h b d Th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
186
763
Name
Born
Died
F Newton
Mary S.
1826
1900
F Nice
Florence
M.
1888
1950
Patient #
County
1394:
Morgan:
1717: 3345 Morgan:
Morgan
9365*:
9994*
Yr Admitted Comments
1884: 1886: Admission Records show her as 58, resident of
Center Township in Morgan Co OH, farmer's wife,
1899
Washingto 1944: 1948
n:
Washingto
n
separated, Christian Church, suicidal and
threatening. Admitted May 5, 1884. Re-admitted
September 14, 1886 having been released in
August 1885. Re-admitted November 15, 1899 as
74, resident of Center Township in Morgan Co
OH, native of Ohio, housekeeper, good education
and Protestant. The 1880 Census shows her as
54, resident of Center Township in Morgan Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with husband Thomas
B. (43, farmer). The 1900 Census shows her as
74 (b. May 1826), native of Ohio, divorced, had
one child, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August ??, 1900. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November
10
Has1900
headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as Flossie, 36, resident of
Decatur Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, could read and write, living with husband
Ralph (38, farmer), Maxine (15), Lola (13), Glen
(11) and Claire (8). The 1940 Census shows her
as Flossie, 46, resident of Decatur Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, house keeper,
divorced, seventh grade education and living with
Clair (18, WPA laborer). The 1945 Marietta OH
City Directory show her living on Gilman Ave. The
1947 Marietta OH City Directory shows her llving
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
147
Name
F Nichols
Fannie
2
892
M Nickas
Gus
1
139
F Nixon
Jane
1
75
M Noel
Nicholas
Born
Died
1862
1897
Patient #
2606*
County
Meigs
1937
10153*
Scioto
1840
1895
196: 1650
Hocking:
Hocking
1824
1881
903
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1936
1874: 1886
1879
1880 Census shows her as 18, resident of Scipio
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Virginia,
father George (59, farm laborer), mother Harnell
(54, keeping house) and brother William (24) and
grandson William (7). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died February
26, 1897. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
on February 27, 1897.
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Paresis and
burial on October 4, 1937.
Admission Records show her as Nickson, 34 and
a resident of Ward Township in Hocking Co OH.
Admitted March 23, 1874. Re-admitted July 31,
1886 as Nixon after release in March 1881. The
1850 Census shows a Jane Nixon as 11, resident
of Athens OH, native of Ohio, living with sister
Matilda (4) and the William Abbott family. The
1880 Census shows her as Nickson, 40, native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died December 30, 1895.
The Asylum Grave Book shows her as Nixon and
burial on December 31, 1895.
Admission Records show him as 55, and a
resident of Sutton Township in Meigs Co OH.
Admitted May 2, 1879. The 1870 Census shows
him as 46, resident of Minersville in Meigs Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, calker, could read and
write, living with Lucretia (24, keeping house),
John (15, apprentice bookbonder), George (13),
William (10), Avey (2) and Benjamin (1). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on February 24,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
178
581
Name
Born
Died
M Noell
William J.
XXXX
1890
F Noland
Nancy
1836
1931
Patient #
1875*
28: 1675
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Private Headstone. Admission Records are
Washingto 1874: 1886
n:
Washingto
n
missing. Admission Index shows him as William J.
Nowell. The 1870 Census shows a William J.
Noell as 6, resident of Hamilton Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Chesley (41, farmer), mother Amanda (36,
keeping house), John (15), Thomas (14) and
Margaret (12). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died March 20 [?], 1890. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 3,
Admission Records show her as about 38,
resident of Newport Township in Washington Co
OH and had been sent to the Central Asylum in
October 1868 and released in August 1871. Readmitted August 26, 1886 having been released in
November 1883 and transferred from the
Washington County Infirmary. The 1880 Census
shows her as 44, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows
her as 64 (b. May 1836), native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 74,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 85 and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 93, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 29, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause fo death as Chronic Myocarditis and
b i l
M 29 1931
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
384
851
Name
Born
Died
M Norman
Granderso
n
1815
1905
M Norman
James
1855
1935
Patient #
4362
2936*:
3361
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 89,
Washingto 1894: 1898
n:
Washingto
n
resident of Dover Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary,
married, limited education, Protestant, and had
been in Asylums twice before. Admitted May 21,
1904. The 1850 Census shows him as 35,
resident of Stokes Township in Logan Co OH,
farmer, living with wife Susan (33), Amon (12),
Francis (10), Ellen (5) and Samantha (1). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on May 13,
Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
February 13, 1898 having been discharged in
1895 and as a resident of Adams Township in
Washington Co OH. The 1920 Census shows him
as 65 and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Adenocarcinoma of rectum and burial on July 15,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
157
1058
Name
Born
Died
M Norris
James
1817
1889
M Noto
Roseo
1901
1955
Patient #
1301
8438*
County
Athens
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show him as 65, resident of
1928
Troy Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, widower, can read, United Brethern,
violent and destructive. Admitted August 5, 1882.
The 1850 Census shows him as 32, resident of
Troy Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
cooper, living with Siscenon (54) and Benjamin
(16). The same Census shows him as 30,
resident of Troy Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, cooper, living with Ceclia (54),
Bradford (17, cooper) and Nancy (14). The 1860
Census shows him as 40, resident of Troy
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer and living with wife Sarah (41). The 1870
Census shows him as 52, resident of Troy
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with wife Amanda (35, keeping
house), Mary Price (9) and Elizabeth Price (8).
The 1880 Census shows him as 60, resident of
Troy Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
cooper, living with nephew Allden Warren (33,
fHas headstone
) d f ilwithThname
A land G
B k
date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1930 Census shows
him as 29, single, native of Italy, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ther 1940
Census hsows him as 39, former resident of
Cleveland, native of Italy, single and a patient in
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
721
583
144
Name
Born
Died
F Nusum
Cora
Marie
1904
1945
F Ober
Rebecca
1866
F Oblinger
Amelia
1820
Patient #
9176*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1943 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 26, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of West Virginia, servant,
single, could read and write, living with Mark
Crawford family. The 1930 Portsmouth City
Directory shows her as a domestic and living with
Mark Crawford. The Death Certificate shows her
as about 41 (b. 1904), committed from Scioto
County OH, native of West Virginia, single,
suffered from Psychopathic Personality with
Psychosis and died of Acute Peritonitis due to
perforation of the bowel from ingestion of foriegn
bodies (nine spoon handles) on September 19,
1945 and buried September 21, 1945. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Acute Sippurative Peritonitis and burial on
1931
1896
5970*
431
Adams
Monroe
1920 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
1875
Census shows her as 64, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died August 24, 1931.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on August 25,
Admission Records show her as 55, resident of
Malaga Township in Monroe Co OH and had
several children. Admitted June 16, 1875. The
1860 Census shows her as 42, resident of Malaga
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with Clarinda (3), Maria (22),
Elizabeth (22), Sarah (17), Emily (15), Lewis (14),
John (12), Henry (10), Solomon (7) and
Washington (5). The 1880 Census shows her as
60, native of Ohio, widow and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
90
Name
Born
F O'Brian
Susan
Died
1890
Patient #
2156*
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
2
567
F O'Conner
Mary
1846
1929
3981*
Fairfield
1901
2
727
M O'Day
James
1878
1926
8216*
Erie
1927
Athens County Death Records shows she died
December 24, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on December 24, 1890.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 74 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
19, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Carcinoma of the breast and burial on
December 21, 1929.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 22, resident of Sandusky in
Erie Co OH, native of Ohio, brakeman, single,
could read and write, living with father Patrick (58,
day laborer), John (25, laborer) and Lillian (20).
The World War I Draft Registration shows him as
40, born 1878, resident of Sandusky in Erie Co
OH, laborer, short, medium build, gray eyes and
dark hair. The 1920 Census shows him as 40,
resident of Sandusky in Erie Co OH, native of
Ohio, hustler, could read and write, living with wife
Anna (40) and children Clifford (13) and Mildred
(11). Ohio Deaths shows he died April 19, 1927.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
General Paralysis of the Insane and burial on April
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
130
Name
Born
Died
F O'Dell
Margaret
1848
1894
Patient #
1280
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Admission Records show her as 35,
housekeeper, resident of Pebble Township in Pike
Co OH, separated, unknown education,
Protestant, "had one sister who was insane about
August 1872," formerly treated at Pike County
Infirmary, six children - youngest 8 months.
Admitted May 2, 1883. The 1870 Census shows
her as 22, resident of Seal Township in Pike Co
OH, native of Ohio, house keeping, living with
husband William (25, farmer), Sarah (62, keeping
house), Jane (28), Martha (26) and Mary (22).
The 1880 Census shows her as 31, resident of
Seal Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, could not read or write, living with
husband William (36, farmer), William (14),
Thomas (4), Lillie (3) and Robert (2). The Asylum
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Coolville
Name
Born
Died
M Oder
Chester
1913
1990
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Not in Admissions Index. The 1920 Census
shows him as 7, resident of St. Clair Township in
Butler Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Claude (34, foundry moulder), mother Miley (34),
Claude (11), Cleezer (10), James (5) Lily (2) and
Emma (63). The 1930 Census shows him as 17,
resident of Hamilton OH, native of Kentucky,
plasterer, could read and write, living with father
Claude 45, plasterer), mother Miley (45), Claude
(22, plasterer), Era (20), James (15), Lily (12),
John (9), Delores (6) and Doris (11 months). The
1931 City Directory shows him living in Hamilton
OH with his father. The 1933 City Directory
shows him living in Hamilton OH with his father.
The 1935 City Directory shows him as a laborer
and living in Hamilton OH with his father. The
1938 City Sirectory shows him as a laborer and
living in Hamilton OH with his wife Mildred. The
1940 Census shows him as 27, resident of New
Miami OH, native of Kentucky, steel mill laborer,
one year of high school and living with wife
Mild d (21) Ohi D th h
h
77 (b
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
89
Name
M O'Donnell
John T.
1
288
F O'Heare
Mary
1
513
M Ohlinger
Anthony
Born
Died
1811
1882
Patient #
777
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1877 MEXICAN WAR VETERAN Admission Records
show him as about 45. “He was sentenced to the
Ohio Penitentiary in May 1863 for Arson, was
returned to this county April 20th 1876 by order of
the Warden of the O.P. adjudged insane and is
now confined in County Jail.” He was ordered to
the Asylum November 24, 1877 and admitted
November 26, 1877. Graves Registration
(ACRec) shows him in the 3rd OVI, Company A,
as a Private from May 27, 1846 through June 18,
1847, he was born in 1813 or 1811 in Ohio and
died March 18, 1882. The Ohio Roster indicates
he entered the service at 35 on May 27, 1846 and
mustered out on June 18, 1847.The US Veterans
Gravesite shows he was born in 1813, a Private
int he Army, died in 1882 and buried at teh
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
1908
1867
1913
5923*
Meigs
1912
Could be Mary O'Hearn (3343, Highland, 1896)
or Mary O'Harra (4114, Pickaway, 1905) or
Mary O'Hara (4244, Pickaway, 1905) The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 3, resident of Pomeroy in
Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Henn (46, coal miner), mother Catherine (44,
keeping house), Catherine (15, helping mother),
Caroline (12) and Albert (8). The 1900 Census
shows an Anthony Ohlinger as 35, resident of
Pomeroy in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, parents
from Germany, day laborer and a boarder in the
house of John Ebersbach. Ohio Deaths shows he
died December 14, 1913. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Eutero Colitis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1
823
500
Name
Born
Died
F Oskner
Eva
1891
1965
M Oldaker
George
1860
1913
Patient #
8471*
5953*
County
Summit
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 Has headstone with name and dates.
1913
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 28, native of Austria,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Massillon Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as
74, former resident of Barberton in Summit Co
OH and married. The 1940 Census shows her as
58, native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 10, resident of Clendenin
Precinct, Mason WV, native of West Virginia,
living with father Martin (35, keeping house),
mother Levena (30, keeping house), Mary (7),
Joseph (5), John (4) and Frances (1). The 1900
Census shows him as 38, resident of Clendenin
Precinct in Mason County WV, native of West
Virginia, farm laborer, could not read or write,
living with wife Lucy (27), Clarence (5), Lula (3)
and brother John (28, farm laborer). The 1910
Census shows him as 50, resident of Springfield
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of West
Virginia, farmer, second marriage, could read but
not write, living with wife Lucie (43), Clarence (14)
and Clyde (1). Ohio Deaths shows he died April
29, 1913. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on
Pi
k i
ll d A il 20
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
134
Name
M Oliver
David
Born
Died
1833
1886
Patient #
1787
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 55, resident of Greenfield Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of Wales, stone mason,
married, limited education, and Baptist. Admitted
July 6, 1886. The New York Passenger Lists
shows a David as 27, gilder and arrived May 31,
1856 aboard the Cornelia Lawrence from
Liverpool UK. The Ohio Roster shows he was 29,
enlisted as a private in Company M of the 7th
OVC on October 10, 1862 and was discharged
April 30, 1863 at Lexington KY on Surgeon's
Certificate of Disability. The 1863 Civil War Draft
Registration shows him as 29, resident of Walnut
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Wales,
farmer, married and had been discharged after 8
months in the 7th OVC. The 1870 Census shows
him as 35, resident of Symmes Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Wales, stone cutter,
living with wife Cynthia (33, keeping house),
Uphema (8), Ella (3) and Violetta (6 months). The
1880 Census shows him as 47, resident of
Walnut Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
W l
t
li i
ith if C thi (44
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
905
Name
Born
Died
M Oliver
Emanuel
1855
1938
Patient #
9568*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1934 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 15, resident of York
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Augustus (37, coal miner), mother
Emily (36, keeping house), Martha (17), Edgar
(12), John (10) and Albert (4). He married Dora
Price in 1878 and Elizabeth Rizer in 1879. The
1880 Census shows him as 23, resident of York
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, coal
miner, living with wife Elizabeth (18, Keeping
house), Charley (1) and Dine Brooks (25, coal
miner). The 1900 Census shows him as 43,
resident of York Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, coal miner, could not read or write,
living with wife Elizabeth (37), John (18), Cora
(14), Mary (11), Jessie (9), Essie (6), Maud (3)
and Charles (6). The 1910 Census shows him as
50, resident of Nelsonville in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, miner, could read but not write,
living with wife Elizabeth (46), Maud (14), Bertha
(9) and boarders. Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 28, 1938 in Athens County. The
A l
G
B k h
f d th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
392
1112
Name
Born
Died
M Oney
Joseph
1832
1906
M Orloff
Melvin
1891
1968
Patient #
4094
County
Ross
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Admission Records show him as 70, resident of
Liberty Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm hand, widower, poor education, and no
religion. Admitted September 8, 1902. The 1850
Census shows a Joseph Owney as 20, resdient of
Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, living with father Richard (68,
farmer), Mary (35), Hiram (21), Hannah (18),
Richard (16), John (14), Clayton (12), Elizabeth
(10), Mary (8), William (6), Margaret (4) and
Nancy (11 months). The 1860 Census shows a
Joseph as 27, resident of Washington Township
in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio and living with
Amanda (19). The 1870 Census shows him as 36,
resident of Greenfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, coal worker, living with wife
Amanda (29, keeping house), John (9), William
(7), Sarah (5), James (2) and David (1). The
A
G
Bwithk name
h
b idates.
l
MNot h
Hasl headstone
and
in14
Admissions Index. The 1940 Census shows him
as 49, formerly of Cleveland OH, native of
Bulgaria, single, unknown education and a patient
in the Dayton Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as
76, a former resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga
Co OH and single. The Social Security Death
Index shows he was born December 1, 1891 and
died in December 1968.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1114
639
Name
Born
Died
M Orosz
Michael
1885
1969
M Orr
Wallace
1853
1921
Patient #
5233*
189:4554
County
Athens
Guernsey
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 Has headstone with name and dates.
1874: 1904
Admission Records show him as 23, resident of
Hollister in Athens Co OH, native of Hungary (in
US 13 years), single, miner, Greek Catholic,
common education, homicidal and erotic dreams.
Admitted December 21, 1908. The 1910 Census
shows him as 23, native of Hungary, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 34, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows him as 44, native of Hungary,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 54,
native of Hungary, single and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as 83, single
and died August 25, 1969. The Social Security
Admission Records show him as transferred from
Longview Asylum, noted as "quiet," admitted
March 24, 1874. Readmitted December 14, 1904,
age unknown, resident of Guernsey County
Infirmary, had been transferred from Columbus
State Hospital June 15, 1891, Protestant. 1920
Census indicates him as 75, single, native of
Ohio, could read and write. 1910 Census
indicated him as 63 and married. 1880 Census
indicates him as 27, former laborer and at
Longview. Ohio Deaths shows he died October
12, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage (Arterio
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
522
Name
Born
Died
M Osborn
Alexander
1858
1914
Patient #
2199*
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
1
173
M Osman
Isaac W.
1848
1889
2152*
Adams
1888
2
727
F Ostendorf
Lauretta
1877
1946
6497*
Jackson
1924
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 42,
laborer, could not read or write and was a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 19, 1914. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Asphyxiation and burial
on September 22, 1914.
Admission Records are missing. The 1850
Census shows him as 2, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Simon (41, farmer), mother Mary (44),
Marandy (17), Charles (15), Mary Ann (13), Simon
(12), William (9), Hannah (4) and Jane (2). The
1860 Census shows him as 12, resident of
Jefferson Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Simon (52, farmer), mother
Mary (54), Simon (21), William (18), James (10),
Mary (23, domestic) and Hannah (14). The 1870
Census shows him as 22, resident of Jefferson
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father Simon (61, farmer),
mother Mary (64, keeping house), Mary (30),
Hannah (23), James (20, farm worker), Mary
Smith (11) and Clara (9). The 1880 Census
shows him as 32, resident of Jefferson Township
in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, loafing, living
with mother Mary (73, keeping house) and Mary
Ann (43). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died November 8, 1889. The
A
l
G Records
B k are
h missing.
b i lTheN1930 b 8
Admission
Census shows her as 53, native of Kentucky,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 63,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
498
Name
F Ott Mary
1
2
464
993
M Owens
M Pack
Archibald
1
191
M Palfrey
Thomas
Removed
442
M Palmer
A.B.
Born
Died
1860
1924
1849
1876
XXXX
Patient #
1915*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Ross
1911
1945
10481*
Lawrence
1939
1891
2444*
Clermont
1891
1909
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
Census shows her as 60 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died August 1,
1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Could be David (2082*, Clinton, 1885) The 1880
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 4, resident of Green
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Arch (45, farmer), mother Evaline (38,
keeping house), George (9), Sarah (6) and aunt
Jane Billips (38). The 1910 Census shows him as
33, resident of Fayette Township in Lawrence Co
OH, native of Ohio, no occupation, single, could
read and write and living with mother Evaline (68,
widow). The World War I Draft Registration shows
him as 42, born 1876, farmer, blue eyes and black
hair. The 1920 Census shows him as 43, resident
of South Point in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, single and could read and write.
The 1940 Census shows him as 60, former
resident of Ironton OH, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Coronary
Th
b i Records
d b are
i l missing.
F b
2 Index
1945 to
Admission
The
Athens County Death Records shows he died
January 31, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on February 2, 1891.
Removed to Jackson (6-20-1909).
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
339
Name
M Palmer
John H.
Born
Died
1862
1902
Patient #
County
2998:3100: Meigs
3193
Yr Admitted Comments
1895: 1896: Headstone missing. Admission Records show
him as 32, farm hand, resident of Lebanon
1896
Township in Meigs Co OH, married, common
education, admitted June 3, 1895. Readmitted
February 25, 1896, discharged November 10,
1896, readmitted December 11, 1896. The 1870
Census shows him as 7, resident of Wilksville
Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Jacob (43, laborer), mother Margaret
(42, keeping house), Ruth (20), Jenoc (18), Susan
(14), Robert (10), John (7), Clement (6) and
Rebecca (5 months). 1900 Census indicates him
as 37, born October 1862, former farmer, married,
native of Ohio, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 29,
1902 The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
October 31, 1902. Private marker installed
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
696
Name
M Palmer
William
Born
Died
1880
1925
Patient #
4979:
6489*:
7123*:
7785*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto 1907: 1916: Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
n:
1920: 1924 Athens Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Washington Co OH, farm hand, single, limited
Washingto
education, Protestant, violent, and grandfather
n
committed suicide and brother Fred treated at
Athens Asylum around 1890. Admitted April 9,
1907. Re-admission Records are missing. The
1900 Census shows him as 19 (b. December
1880), resident of Barlow Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write, living with father Daniel (55,
laborer) and mother Christina (55). The 1910
Census show shim as 30, resident of Barlow
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm laborer, married with two children, could read
and write and living with the Clarence Woodruff
family. The World War I Draft Registration shows
him as born in 1880, resident of Washington Co
OH, farmer working for Joe Wynn, tall, medium
build, brown eyes, black hair and nearest relative
Fred Palmer. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 4,
1925. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d th
Ch i M
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A il 6
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
816
832
Name
Born
Died
M Filippella
Giacomo
1877
1933
M Papadimet
ria
Michael
1882
Patient #
8895*
County
Stark
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The Admissions
Index shows him as Giacomo Palpiolelli. The
New York Passenger Lists shows him as
Filippella, 27, native of Italy, laborer, married,
never a prisoner, not a polygamist or an anarchist
and arrived March 8, 1904. The 1910 Census
shows him as Philipella, 34, resident of Manhattan
NYC, native of Italy, immigrated in 1904, building
laborer, could not read or write, living with wife
Vincenzia (24) and Francesca (1). The 1930
Census shows him as Giacom Valpeallili, 65,
native of Ohio, resident of the Massillon Asylum,
married, not a veteran and could read and write.
The Asylum Grave Book shows him as Giacomo
Palpiolelli, cause of death as Chronic Intestitial
Hephritis and and burial on October 31, 1933.
1934
8896*
Summit
1930 Admission Records are missing. Asylum Index
indicates "(Mike Pender)." The Wrold War I Draft
Registration shows a Michael Papademetrew as
25, born 1882, resident of Akron in summit Co
OH, native fo Greece, candy maker, single,
medium height, medium build, brown eyes and
brown hair. The 1930 Census shows a Michael
Pupademstric as 37, single, could read and write,
not a citizen and a patient in the Massillon
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Bronchopneumonia and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
142
Name
Born
Died
F Parkinson
Susannah
1824
1896
Patient #
973
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 Admission Records show her as 56, Clinton
1
129
F Parsons
Elizabeth
1834
1894
2500*
Ross
1892
1
349
F Patrick
Charlotte
1843
1913
3817
Scioto
1903
2
565
F Patterson
Martha
1929
7042*
Adams
1929
Township in Vinton Co OH, "been in Asylums
twice: 1st time about 1 year, the 2nd time about
two years, discharged the last time about the
close of the Rebellion." Admitted 3/27/1880. The
1880 Census shows her as 56, native of Wales,
widow and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on March 25, 1896.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1870 Census shows her as 36, resident of
Chillicothe in Ross Co OH, native of Virginia,
could not read or write, living with husband
Thomas (58, laborer), Josephine (16), Andrew
(13, saloon worker), Melissa (11), Casander (6),
Amos (3) and Phillip (1 month). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
September 20, 1894. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show her as about 60,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
West Virginia, in state 24 years, transferred from
County Infirmary, gray eyes, brown hair, 5' 4",
housekeeper, widow, very good education,
Catholic, had 2 children and son in Asylum.
Admitted June 9, 1903. The 1910 Census shows
her as 67 and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died March 12, 1913. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on March 14,
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 7, 1929. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on December 8, 1929.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
46
Name
Born
Died
F Patterson
Mary A.
1841
1885
Patient #
946
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 Admission Records show her as transferred from
1
21
F Patterson
Rebecca
1811
1882
882
Washingto
n
1879
1
96
M Paxton
Lewis
1828
1883
203
Hocking
1874
1
272
M Payne
William
1897
the Scioto County Infirmary. Admitted December
11, 1879. The 1880 Census shows her as 39,
native of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died May 20, 1885. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on May 20, 1885.
Admission Records show her as 68, resident of
Waterford Township in Washington Co OH,
violent and suicidal. Admitted April 14, 1879. The
1880 Census shows her as 68, resident of
Waterford Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Pennsylvania, insane, living with John Perkins
(53, farmer), Sarah (48, keeping house), Charles
(13), Joseph (8) and John Curry (55). The same
Census shows her as 70, native of Pennsylvania,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
March 26, 1882.
Admission Records show him as Paxton, 46 and
resident of Laurel Township. Admitted April 4,
1874. The 1850 Census shows a Lewis as 24,
resident of Cumberland Township in Green Co
PA, native of Pennsylvania, laborer and living with
the Russell Armstrong family. The 1870 Census
shows him as 41, native of Pennsylvania, former
farmer and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum.
The 1880 Census shows him as 50, former
farmer, single, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
him as Paxon and burial on February 10, 1883.
Could be William J. (126, Licking, 1874) or
William F. (3160, Scioto, 1896) The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on October 28, 1897.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
450
Name
Born
Died
M Pearce
George
1851
1910
Patient #
2799*
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
2
374
F Peck
Angeline
1857
1915
127: 1710: Belmont:
4217
Belmont:
Belmont
1874: 1886:
1905
2
590
F Peck
Nannie
1886
1932
6547*
Gallia
1925
2
407
F Pegler
Dollie
1895
1917
5088*
Hocking
1913
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 49 (b.
September 1851), native of England, immigrated
in 1883 and naturalized in 1886, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died February 21, 1910. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on February
Admission Records show her as 17, single, native
of Ohio and entered Longview Asylum September
1870 and transferred February 26, 1874. Readmitted September 14, 1886 from the Belmont
County Infirmary. Re-admitted September 11,
1905 as about 55, resident of Richland Township
in Belmont Co OH, formerly of Colerain Township
in Belmont Co OH, transferred from County
Infirmary, dangerous, had been in Columbus
Asylum until 1891 and also from 1901 to 1903.
Ohio Deaths shows she died January 7, 1915.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Mitral Regurgitation and burial on January 9,
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows her as 44, native of Ohio,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 13,
1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 15, resident of Harrison
Township in Perry Co OH, could read and write,
living with father Richard (54, pottery turner) and
mother Adaline (42). Ohio Deaths shows she
died June 8, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
899
Name
M Pence
Allen
Conner
Born
Died
1869
1938
Patient #
2622*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1892 Headstone backwards. Admission Records are
missing. The 1870 Census shows him as 1,
resident of Liberty Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (46, farm
laborer), mother Harriet (32, keeping house),
Albertine (16), Mary (12), Daniel (11), Lyman (9),
George (8), Amanda (7), Philip (5) and Cora (3).
The 1880 Census shows him as 11, resident of
Bentonville in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father William (56, farmer),
mother Harriet (40, keeping house), Lyman (21,
farm worker), George (18, farm worker), Phillip
(15, farm worker), Bettie (17), Della (13), Ida (9)
and Eva (1). The 1900 Census shows him as 29,
native of Ohio, single and a patient int he Asylum.
The 1910 Census shows him as 40, single and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 49, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 59, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
March 8, 1938. The Asylum Grave Book shows
f d th
C i
f th P
d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
376
521
Name
Born
Died
F Pence
Margeret
1834
1915
M Penrod
George
1850
1914
Patient #
1540
5886*
County
Adams
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Admission Records show her as 51, resident of
1912
Meigs Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Adams Co OH, housewife, married, quite limited
education, Methodist with 5 children youngest 16.
Admitted July 28, 1885. The 1870 Census shows
her as 36, resident of Meigs Township in Adams
Co OH, native of Ohio, could read but not write,
living with husband Peter (39, farmer), Samuel
(14), William (11), Ethel (8) George (1) and Nancy
Mathenia (79). The 1880 Census shows her as
46, resident of Meigs Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, could read but not
write, living with husband Peter (49, farmer),
William (21, farm worker), Ethalinda (18) and
George (11). The 1900 Census shows her as 66,
married with four children, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Find a Grave shows
she died March 2, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral Apoplexy and
b
i l
MRecords
h 4 1915
Admission
are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 10, resident of Symmes
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Jacob (72), mother Anna (55),
John (27) and Jacob (22). The 1910 Census
shows him as 60, resident of Hamilton Township
in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, blast furnace
laborer with wife Mary (59). Ohio Deaths shows
he died September 19, 1914. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Asphyxiation and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1102
Name
Born
Died
M Penrod
John
1898
1964
Patient #
County
5597*:
6519*:
7321*
Athens:
Athens;
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1911: 1916: Has headstone with name and dates. The 1930
Census shows him as 30, native of Ohio, single,
1921
1
165
M Peoli
Joseph
1808
1889
901
Morgan
1879
2
840
M Peoples
Amos
1894
1934
7141*
Ross
1920
2
616
M Perry
William
C.
1919
7023*
Pickaway
1919
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Possible relatives in the Asylum include William
(admitted 1818 & 1921, Athens), Aaron (admitted
1927 & 1932) and Leslie (admitted 1951). The
1940 Census shows a John #2, 40, native of
Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows him as 66, single and died October
Admission Records show him as bout 70, resident
of Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH, and
transferred from County Infirmary. Admitted April
16, 1879. The 1880 Census shows him as 72,
native of France and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died June 29, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows him as 36, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on November
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died October 3, 1919. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Arterio
Sclerosis and burial on October 4, 1919.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
625
Name
F Persons
Elizabeth
Born
Died
1874
1935
Patient #
7393*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1932 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 26, resident of Chester
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, married
eight years, five children with three lving, could
read and write, living with husband Freeman (52,
farmer), Leo (6), Ellis (4) and Eustine (3). The
1910 Census shows her as 37, resident of
Chester Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ohio, married seventeen years with four children,
could read and write, living with husband Freeman
(63, farmer), Elchard (16), Ellis (14), Eunice (12)
and Janette (4). The 1930 Census shows her as
56, resident of Akron in Summit Co OH, native of
Ohio, widow, could read and write, living with son
Ellis (34, rubber factory tractor driver), Austine
(32), Edward (19) and Janet Garen (23). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch i M
di i
db i l
D
b 28
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
973
Name
M Peters
Charles
Roy
Born
Died
1877
1944
Patient #
7340*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 22, resident of Kingsville
Township in Ashtabula Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farm laborer, adopted, could read
and write, living with Simon Peters (57, farmer),
Delila (43), Rose Bookman (16, domestic) and
grandfather-in-law John Sturgis (81). The World
War I Draft Registration shows him as 41,
resident of Meadville PA, laborer, tall, medium
build, blue eyes and brown hair. The 1930 Census
shows him as 51, native of Pennsylvania, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows him as 61, native of
Pennsylvania, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Death Certificate shows him as 66, born
1877, former resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga
Co OH, native of Meadville PA, former laborer,
single, former patient in Cleveland Asylum, died of
tuberculosis and not embalmed. The Donald
Hotchkiss Family Tree on Ancestry includes a
photo of Peters, indicates Peters was originally
named Charles Roy Smock (mother Malissa
"Li d
"S
k) d h
i dR
Ell
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
3
1096
M Peters
Clair
1916
1963
11463*:
13079*:
14175*
Washingto 1944: 1953:
n:
1959
Washingto
n:
Washingto
n
2
597
F Peters
Lavina
1872
1933
4500
Ross
1908
Has headstone with name and dates. The
1920 Census shows him as 3, resident of Tygart
District in Wood Co WV, native of West Virginia,
living with father Charley (32, railroad worker),
mother Ruby (27), Glen (8), Clyde (6) and Preston
(9 months). The 1930 Census shows him as 13,
resident of Belpre OH, native of West Virginia,
living with father C.D. (43, bioler worker), mother
Ruby (37), Clyde (17), Preston (11) and Russell
(7). The 1940 Census shows him as 23, resident
of the Frederick MD jail, formerly of Ohio, native
of West Virginia, farm laborer, single and a sixth
grade education. Ohio Deaths shows him as 46,
formerly of Washington County, single and died
BLACK. Admission Records show her as 36,
resident of Union Township in Ross Co OH, native
of Ohio, 5' 2", 122 1/2 lbs., house wife, married,
no education, Protestant, 7 1/2 months pregnant,
2 children youngest 3 and relative William Peters
of RFD #3, Chillicothe.. Admitted March 16, 1908.
The 1910 Census show her as 38, married with
two children, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 47,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Cenuss shows her as 57,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Broncho Pneumonia and burial on June
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
806
Name
Born
Died
F Petras
Mary
1904
1962
Patient #
7055*
County
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1929 Has headstone with name and dates.
2
930
M Petrova
Septina
1878
1940
8693*
Cuyahoga
1929
1
99
M Petty
William
H.
1818
1883
1364
Hocking
1883
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 25, native of Austria, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 35, native of
Ohio, married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows her as 58, formerly of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, single, had been a patient in
the Asylum and died October 11, 1962.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 42, native of Italy and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 50, native of Italy, single
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died September 23, 1940. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cirrhosis of liver
Admission Records show him as 65, resident of
Salt Creek Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Prince William County, Virginia, farm laborer at
County Infirmary, separated, very limited
education, Methodist, "his father, mother, borthers
& sisters were deficient mentally except one
brother and sister..." Admitted March 17, 1883.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 25,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
129
556
181
Name
M Peyton
Andrew
Born
Died
1862
1886
1777
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 BLACK.Admission Records show him as 23,
resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH,
school teacher, married, good education,
Protestant, and father had been in the Asylum.
Admitted June 18, 1886. The 1870 Census shows
him as 8, resident of Liberty Township in Highland
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father William
(47, laborer), mother Hannah (36, keeping house)
and Frederick (14). The 1880 Census shows him
as 18, resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father William (58),
Douglas (25) and Levina Rogers (63, keeping
house). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died June 20, 1886. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 20,
M Pfeister
George
F Phelps
Margaret
Patient #
1917
1824
1900
5491*
3365
Clinton
Meigs
1910 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
1900
shows he died February 28, 1917. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Lobar
Pneumonia and burial on March 2, 1917.
Admission Records show her as 76, widow,
resident of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH,
formerly of Rutland, Methodist, formerly treated in
Meigs County Infirmary, admitted January 12,
1900. The 1880 Census indicates her as 63,
native of West Virginia, parents natives of France,
living at the home of John Stevens (69, farmer),
Dorcas (72, wife), Laura McAboy (neice, 25,
servant), and John McAboy (great nephew, 7).
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 16,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
11
Name
Born
Died
F Phemister
Susan
1836
1881
1843
1
102
M Phillips
Thomas
E.
1
124
F Phoebe
Jane
1883
1894
Patient #
188
1226
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1874 Admissions Records show her as 38, resident of
Meigs
1881
Lawrence Township in Washington Co OH and
violent. Admitted March 15, 1874. The 1880
Census shows her as 44, native of Ohio, widow
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on January 21, 1881.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 38, resident of Pomeroy, steamboat cook,
married, and skull fracture two years prior.
Admitted December 1, 1881. The 1880 Census
shows him as 38, resident of Pomeroy, native of
Ohio, river boat cook, living with wife Elizabeth
(24, keeping house), Percilla (3), Elizabeth (2) and
Edward (7 months). The Ohio Roster shows him
as 19, enlisting August 12, 1862 as a Corporal in
the 98th OVI Company F, appointed as full
Corporal March 15, 1864 and mustered out June
1, 1865. This information is confirmed by the
American Civil War Soldiers and US Civil War
Soldier Records and Profiles. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted August 12, 1862
in Harrison County, mustered in August 21, 1862
at Camp Steubenville OH, 19, 5’ 6”, dark
complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, born in
Harrison County OH, farmer, $100 bounty, sick in
hospital at Louisville February 28 – May 1863,
promoted to Corporal March 15, 1864 and
mustered out June 1, 1865 near Washington D.C.
See http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
R
t l hi t Index.
Th AThe
l Asylum
G
B k
Not iin Admissions
Grave
Book shows burial on June 9, 1894.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
226
80
Name
Born
Died
M Pickerell
Pendleton
1868
1893
M Pickerell
Stephen
1825
1881
Patient #
2366*
1169
County
Meigs
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1881
Census shows a George H.P. as 1, resident of
Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Stephen (45, farmer),
mother Eliza (31, keeping house), Ella (9), Virginia
(6) and Ada (4). The 1880 Census shows him as
George H.P., 12, resident of Lebanon Township in
Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Stephen (54, farmer), mother Eliza (41, keeps
house) and siblings Ann (16), Blanche (14), Laura
(9), Charles (7), Oscar (4) and Alfred (1). The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died July 30, 1893. The Asylum Grave Book
Admission Records show him as about 56,
resident of Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Virginia, farmer, married, Baptist, and
violent. Admitted June 9, 1881. The 1870 Census
shows him as 45, resident of Lebanon Township
in Meigs Co OH, native of West Virginia, farmer,
living with wife Elvia (31, keeping house), Ella (9),
Virginia (6), Ada (4) and George (1). The 1880
Census shows him as 54, resident of Lebanon
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Virginia,
farmer, wife Eliza (41, keeps house) and children
Ann (16), Blanche (14), George H.P. (12, farm
worker), Laura (9), Charles (7), Oscar (4) and
Alfred (1). The Athens Messenger on May 21,
1881 reported "Stephen Pickerell, of Lebanon
Township, recently declared insane, has been
taken home by his family, as his health is such as
to indicate that he is near his end." The Asylum
G
B k h
b i l
J l 24 1881
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
72
Name
Born
Died
M Pickle
John
1806
1881
Patient #
564
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1876 Admission Records show him as 70, resident of
2
608
F Pierce
Barbara
1866
1934
5010*
Fairfield
1912
1
429
M Pierce
William
1850
1908
5130
Meigs
1908
Decatur Township in Washington Co OH and may
have been at Longview the year before. Admitted
July 14, 1876. The 1870 Census shows him as
65, resident of Belpre, native of Ohio, laborer,
living with wife Julia (55, keeping house). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on January 6,
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 54 and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Carcinoma of Stomach and burial on
Admission Records show him as 58, resident of
Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH, farmer, gray
hair, gray eyes, 146 lbs., 5' 11 1/2", and son J.E.
Pierce of Middleport RFD. Admitted March 14,
1908. The 1870 Census shows him as 20,
resident of Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with father
David (47, farm laborer), mother Mary (39,
keeping house), Mary (12) and Laura (3). The
1880 Census shows him as 29, resident of
Rutland Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, living with wife Adaline (26, keeping
house) and James (6). The 1900 Census shows
him as 49 (b. June 1850), resident of Rutland
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer,
married 26 years, could read and write and living
with wife Adaline (45, mother of 1 child). The
A l
G
B k h
b i l
A
1
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
708
756
Name
M Pinkerman
Orville
M Piotrkows
ki John
Born
Died
1895
1926
1929
Patient #
6793*
7339*
County
Lawrence
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1921
Census shows him as Arvel, 4 (b. March 1896),
resident of Mason Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (28,
farmer), mother Mary (27), Oliver (2) and Clara (9
months). The 1910 Census shows him as 15,
resident of Mason Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, living with brother
Luther (33, farmer), Myrta (32), Laurence (11),
Aulta (7), Flossie (5) and Melia (2). The same
Census shows him as 14, resident of Guyan
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, could read and write, living with mother
Mary (37, widow), Oliver (12, farm laborer), Alta
(9), Bertha (7), Arthur (6) and Beatrice (2). The
World War I Draft Registration of June 1917
shows an Orvill Pinkerman as 22, born 1895 in
Scottown OH, resident of Green Bottom WV,
married, road laborer with brown eyes, black hair,
medium height and stout build. The 1920 Census
shows him as 24 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died January 12, 1926.
Th
A l Records
G
Barekmissing.
h
f d th
Admission
The 1925
Cleveland City Directory shows a John living in
Newburgh Heights, timekeeper, living with Bruno
and Marie. The 1930 Census shows a John as
21, resident of Newburgh Heights in Cuyahoga Co
OH, native of New Jersey, machine factory
checker, single, could read and write, living with
father Bruno (49, steel mill operator), mother
Francis (40), Ignatuis (19, maching factory
laborer) and Rose (17). The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
361
Name
M Pixler
John
Born
Died
1837
1903
Patient #
4274
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1903 Admission Records show him as 66, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
formerly of the County Infirmary, 5' 8 1/4", farmer,
widower, no education, no religion, and suicidal.
Admitted November 10, 1903. The 1860 Census
shows him as 24, resident of Green Township in
Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living with wife Sarah
(20) and James Allen (18, farm laborer). The 1870
Census shows him as 33, resident of Green
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, could read but not write, living with wife
Sarah (30, keeping house), Horace (9), John (6),
Charles (3) and George (10 months). The 1880
Census shows him as 43, resident of Scioto
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer,
could read or write, living with wife Sarah (40,
keeping house), Horace (19, farm laborer),
Thomas (17, farm laborer), Charles (14, farm
laborer), George (11) and James (8). The 1900
Census shows him as 63, resident of Union
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, widower, could read but not write and
li i
ith Th
J
f il Th I d t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
3
551
301
1108
Name
Born
Died
F Pixley
Martha
1856
1929
F Plaunso
Elizabeth
1824
M Pleasant
Lee
Verne
1909
1910
1966
Patient #
County
2613*:
2780
Perry:
Hocking
4525
Highland
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1893: 1895 Admission Records are missing. Re-admitted
June 6, 1895 as 39, resident of Falls Township in
Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio, housewife,
married, reads and writes, Baptist, violent,
destructive, homicidal, 4 children youngest 5
months and husband Charles. The 1900 Census
shows her as 44, native of Ohio, married with four
children and three living, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 54, married with four children, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 63, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died January 21, 1929. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause fo death as
1908 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 84, resident of Liberty Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Highland Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, gray hair, gray
eyes, 4' 9 1/2", 120 lbs., housekeeper, married,
poor education, unknown religion and possibly 2
children. Admitted June 10, 1908. The Asylum
Grave Book showscause of death as Asthma and
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates. Not
in Admissions Index. The 1920 Census shows
him as 12, resident of Dover Township in Mason
Co KY, native of Kentucky, living with father
James (56, farm laborer), mother Maggie (29),
Sallie (15), Hannah (9), Edna (7) and Robert (10
months). Ohio Deaths shows him as 57, formerly
of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, non-white, single
and died September 30, 1966.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
281
Name
Born
F Poling
Euda
Died
1908
Patient #
3464
County
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as about 64,
resident of Center Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, domestic, single limited education,
no religion and no children. Admitted November
23, 1900. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died March 29, 1908. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 30,
BLACK. Admission Records show him as 33,
resident of Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH,
144 lbs., 5' 8", laborer, separated, no education,
and Protestant. Admitted April 23, 1908. The 1880
Census shows him as 3, resident of Chillicothe in
Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
John (28, laborer), mother Eliza (29, keeping
house), Henry (8), Charles (6), Alice (1) and
grandmother Catherine Hart (42, washer woman).
The 1900 Census shows him as 26, resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, mill
laborer, could read but not write, living with father
John (47, plasterer), mother Eliza (52), James
(19, house porter), Earl (18) and Mable (13). The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 31,
1
436
M Polly
George
E.
1877
1908
5123
Scioto
1908
2
501
F Ponice
Kate
1850
1924
6413*
Hocking
1924 Admission Records are missing. The only Kate is
in the 1880 Census which shows her as 30,
resident of Brooke County WV, native of Ireland,
keepinghouse, living with husband James (30,
laborer), Patsy (12) and Michael (10). Ohio
Deaths shows she died August 29, 1924. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on August 29,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
250
Name
M Pool
Aaron
Born
Died
1816
1895
Patient #
2055*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
missing. The 1850 Census shows him as 37,
resident of Harrison Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Ohio, farmer, living with father Andrew
(72, farmer), mother Sarah (62), wife Hulda (22),
Hasmon (10), Joseph (5), Lucinda (4) and Sarah
(2). The 1890 Census Veterans Schedule
indicates he was a Private in the 27th OVI,
Company G. The Ohio Roster shows he was 45,
entering the service August 3, 1861 and
discharged June 9, 1862 at St. Louis on
Surgeon’s certificate of disability. This information
is confirmed by The National Park Service’s Civil
War Soldiers and Sailors System. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted August 3, 1861 at
Camp Chase, mustered in August 14, 1861 at
Camp Chase, 47, 5’ 6 ½”, dark complexion, brown
eyes, sandy hair, born in Scioto County OH,
detached to guard Regimental baggage February
1862, sick in hospital March – June 1862 and
discharged June 9, 1862 at St. Louis MO “by
reason of protracted illness.” See
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm for
R i
t l hi t
Th I d t Ath
C
t
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
854
Name
Born
Died
M Porter
William
1878
1935
Patient #
9892*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1935 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERAN
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 41, resident of Wayne
Township, native of Kentucky, steel mill laborer,
widower, and could read and write. The 1930
Census shows him as 52, resident of Green
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Kentucky,
retail grocer, living with wife Grace (22), Elijah (18,
farm laborer), Diward (13) and Vernon (1). The
US Army Register of Enlistments shows him as
19, resident of Bowling Green, KY, native of
Kentucky, musician, dark hair, dark eyes, dark
brown complexion, enlisted August 26, 1898 in
the band Company I of the 24th Infantry and
discharged January 15, 1899. The Death
Certificate shows him as born in 1872, committed
from Scioto County OH, laborer, married, suffered
from Syphilis and died of Cirrhosis of the liver on
November 2, 1935 and buried November 4, 1935.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ci h i f li
db i l
N
b 6 1935
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
838
Name
F Postlethw
ait Sadie
Born
Died
1879
1968
Patient #
4249
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records show her as 26, resident of
Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Meigs Co OH, 115 lbs., 5' 5", black hair, black
eyes, house work, married, Methodist, domestic
trouble, husband Clem of Zanesville, father
George Cochran of Ravenswood WV, and brother
Andrew Cochran of Ravenswood. Admitted
November 29, 1905. The 1900 Census shows her
as Zada, 21, resident of Grant in Jackson County
WV, dress maker, could read and write, living with
her brother William (27, farmer), sister-in-law
Malinda (25), cousins Eva (3), George (2), Mary
(10 months) and sister Sarah (16). The 1920
Census shows her as 40, married and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 50,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 63,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 88, former
id t f M i C OH
i d d di d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
2
232
285
968
Name
Born
Died
M Potts
Landon O.
1833
1893
F Potts
Rebecca
1859
M Poulen
John
1876
1908
1944
Patient #
2113*
4452
10586*
County
Clermont
Monroe
Carroll
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1907
1939
Census shows him as 38, resident of Tate
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Virginia,
farmer, living with wife Serena (30), Nawal (8) and
George (2). The 1860 Census shows him as 47,
resident of Tate Township in Clermont Co OH,
native of Virginia, farmer, wife Sarena (40) and
children Norvall (18), Barton (9), Sarah (7) and
Ann (4). The 1870 Census shows him as 55,
resident of Tate Township in Clermont Co OH,
native of Virginia, insane, living with wife Serena
(49, keeping house), Norvel (28, farmer),
Elizabeth (28, house keeping), Barton (19, farm
worker), Sarah (17, house keeping), Sabastian
(10) and Seymour (6). The 1880 Census shows
him as 66, native of Ohio, former farmer, married
and a patient in the Dayton Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
N
b Records
19 1893 show
Th her
A as
l 48,
G resident
B kof
Admission
Center Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Monroe Co OH, transferred from County
Infirmary, gray hair, gray eyes, 5' 7 1/2', 11 lbs.,
housewife, married, limited education, Protestant
and 2 children youngest about 15. Admitted
August 29, 1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 64, former resident of
Carroll OH, native of South Carolina, single and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
January 9, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Cerebral Arteriosclerosis and
burial on January 11, 1944.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
806
Name
M Powel
Harvey
1
390
M Powell
Andrew
2
880
M Powell
Arthur
2
909
M Powell
Elliott
Born
Died
1896
1932
Patient #
7683*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1905
1872
1936
3512
Meigs
1899
1939
8929*
Lake
1930
World War I Draft Registration shows a Harvey
Powell as 24, born in 1892, living in Portsmouth in
Scioto Co OH, laborer, single, contributes to
mother's support and a speech impediment. The
1930 Ceusus shows him as 34, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died December
20, 1932. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Could be Andrew J. (3015, Jackson, 1895 &
4099, Jackson, 1902) or Andrew H. (1960*,
Monroe, 1887 & 4180, Monroe, 1903) The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died December 24, 1905. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on December 26, 1905.
Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH, laborer,
single, and Methodist. Admitted March 10, 1899.
The 1900 Census shows him as 28, single, native
of Ohio, former laborer, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 47, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 57, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Myocarditis and burial
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died March 23, 1939. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Nephritis and burial on March 25, 1939.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
45
186
Name
Born
Died
F Powell
Evaline
1830
1885
M Powell
Jefferson
1852
1890
Patient #
1387
1197
County
Meigs
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1884 Admission Records show her as 54, resident of
1881
Sutton Township in Meigs Co OH, native of West
Virginia, in state 9 years, housekeeper, married,
no education, Baptist, abused by husband and
had 6 children. Admitted April 8, 1884. The 1880
Census shows her as 48, resident of Sutton
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of West
Virginia, could not read or write and living with
husband Thomas (54, miner). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
February 3, 1885. The Asylum Grave Book
BLACK. Admission Records show him as 29,
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, born
in Chillicothe in Ross Co OH, laborer, Baptist, and
violent. Admitted September 13, 1881. The 1860
Census shows him as 11, resident of Chillicothe in
Ross Co OH, native of North Carolina, living with
father Weitt (50, laborer), mother Pricilla (41),
Malinda (19), Edward (14), Lucy (6), Wellington
(3) and Allie (5 months). The 1880 Census shows
him as 28, resident of Chillicothe in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, living with mother Pricilla
(58, keeping house), husband Wyatt (22, laborer),
Edward (31, paper mill worker), Wellington (23,
laborer) and Eaton (19, laborer). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
July 26, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
309
Name
Born
Died
M Powell
John
1850
1900
Patient #
3331
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 47, resident of
1
112
F Powell
Mahala
1849
1892
2122*
Meigs
1889
2
871
M Powell
Martin
1868
1936
2608*
Washingto
n
1892
Athens Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Virginia, barber, separated, no education, and
Methodist-Episcopal. Admitted December 8,
1897. The 1880 Census shows him as 28,
resident of Nelsonville in Athens Co OH, native of
Virginia, barber, could read but not write, living
with wife Hannah (26, keeping house) and Frankie
(3). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died January 27, 1900. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on January 27, 1900.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 31, resident of Olive
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house and living with husband William
(29, laborer). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died October 13, 1892. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 15,
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 31 (b. November 1868),
native of Ohio, laborer, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 51, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as rupture of left ventricle
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
886
Name
M Prall
Edward
Born
Died
1877
1937
Patient #
5985*
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1913 Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1910 Census shows him as 32,
resident of Ward Township in Hocking Co OH,
native of Ohio, married 12 years, miner, living with
wife Sarah (32), Arthur (10), Delmar (9), Luetta
(7), Sylvia (6) Edith (3) and William (1). The World
War I Draft Register shows him as 41, born 1877,
former resident of Carbon Hill in Hocking Co OH
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 43, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows him as 52, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Septicaemia and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
164
Name
F Prather
Mary
Born
Died
1850
1899
Patient #
3107
County
Clermont
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show her as 48, resident of
Washington Township in Clermont Co OH, native
of Ohio, no occupation, single, common
education, Protestant, violent, threatening,
suicidal, had been expelled from church and no
children. Admitted April 16, 1898. The 1850
Census shows her as 5 months (b. ca. April
1850), resident of Franklin Township in Clermont
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother Hannah
(35), Charles (8), John (3), Elizabeth Browning
(11), John McMahan (16, boatman) and James
Huntington (79). The 1860 Census shows her as
11, resident of Washington Township in Clermont
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother Hannah
(45, farmer), Charles (18, farm laborer), John (12)
and James Huntington (89). The 1870 Census
shows her as 20, resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with mother Hannah (55, keeping house)
and John (22, farm laborer). The 1880 Census
shows her as 30, resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Ohio and
li i
ith
th H
h (65 k
i h
)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1
560
118
170
Name
F Prather
Nancy E.
Born
Died
1852
1929
F Price
Elizabeth
M Price
George
W.
1893
1837
1889
Patient #
1261
2159*
783: 1819
County
Adams
Scioto
Jackson:
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1890
1877: 1886
her as 31, resident of Tiffin Township in Adams
Co OH, formerly of West Union in Adams Co OH,
living with her brother, single and Methodist.
Admitted January 31, 1883. The 1860 Census
shows her as 7, resident of Manchester OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Henry (44,
hackman), mother Mary (44), John (17), William
(15), Charles (9) and Alfred (4). The 1880
Census shows her as 28, resident of Manchester
OH, native of Ohio, keeping house, living with
father Henry (67, mail contractor) and Alfred (23,
bus driver). The 1900 Census shows her as 47
(b. October 1852), native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 58, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 67, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died August 1, 1929. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause fo death as
C
i
f th i htAdmission
b
t dRecords
b i l
Headstone
missing.
missing. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Eliza and died July 24,
1893.The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records show him as 40, resident of
Madison Township in Jackson Co OH, and
formerly in the County Infirmary. Admitted
November 28, 1877. Re-Admitted August 12,
1886. The 1880 Census shows him as 43, native
of Ohio, former farmer, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died September 15, 1889.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
104
365
Name
Born
Died
F Price
Hannah
1848
1892
F Price
Margaret
1838
1914
Patient #
1178
3626*
County
Scioto
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show her as 34, resident of
1901
Clay Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Scioto
Co OH, housekeeper, single, slight education,
Protestant, violent and destructive. Admitted April
25, 1882. The 1850 Census shows her as 5,
resident of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH, native
of Ohio, living with father Elie (37, farmer), mother
Mary (35), William (10), Eliza (9), Sarah (7) and
M.A. (2). The 1860 Census shows her as Anna,
14, resident of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Eli (46, laborer),
mother Mary (46), William (19, laborer), Eliza (18),
Sarah (16), Mary (12), John (7), Joanna (6), Levi
(2) and Harriet (2 months). The 1880 Census
shows her as 37, resident of Portsmouth OH,
native of Ohio, single, living with brother-in-law
Freeman (38, drayman), sister Sarah (34, keeping
house), and their children. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died March 30,
1892. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
A
il 2 1892
Admission
Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 62, native of Ohio, widow,
could read but not write and a patient in the Gallia
County Infirmary. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death asAortic Regurgitation and burial
on May 20, 1914.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
575
599
Name
Born
Died
F Price
Mary
Jane
1859
1930
M Price
William. S.
1844
1919
Patient #
4079
6944*
County
Pike
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
1918
Pebble Township in Pike Co OH, native of Pike
Co OH, brown eyes, brown hair, house keeper,
very limited education, Protestant, viscious,
homocidal, violent and had three children. The
1870 Census shows her as 11, resident of
Jackson Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father John (47), mother Anna (45),
William (18), Rose Anna (16), Lucinda (14),
Margaret (9), Anna (5) and Berith (4). The 1880
Census shows her as 18, resident of Jackson
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
idiotic, could not read and write, living with father
John (57, farm laborer), mother Anna (46, keeping
house), Margaret (16), Anna (15) and Burtha (12).
The 1920 Census shows her as 60, single, could
read and write and a patient at the Asylum. The
1930 Census shows her as 70, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died September 22, 1930. The
Death Certificate shows her as about 71 (b. about
1859), forner resident of Pike Co OH, single and
di
d S t Records
b 22 are
1930
Th AThe
l 1860
G
Admission
missing.
Census shows him as 16, resident of Salisbury
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father St. Clair (40, farmer), mother Cylinda
(40), James (15), Mary (14), Robert (12), Clarissa
(11), Franklin (7), Daniel (5) and Justicia (2).
Ohio Deaths shows he died January 11, 1919.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Myocarditis and burial on January 13, 1919.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
709
515
Name
Born
Died
F Priest
Josie
Alice
1860
1944
M Prindle
Daniel
1845
1914
Patient #
5015*
4533
County
Gallia
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1904
1920 Census shows her as 60 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 70,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as Alice J.,
73, native of Alabama, married and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died January
20, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral Thrombosis and burial on
Admission Records show him as 59, resident of
Scioto Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Pickaway Co OH, farmer, widower, Methodist,
had been in the penitentiary, violent, destructive,
mother, sister, and uncle insane, and had brother
David at Circleville RFD and sister Elizabeth
Hudson at Orient RFD. Admitted November 15,
1904. The 1850 Census shows him as 5, resident
of Scioto Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father David (49, farmer), mother
Hannah (40), Ann (21), Salinda (18), David (16),
Mary (15), Orilla (13), Elizabeth (10), John (7) and
Sarah (2). The 1860 Census shows him as 15,
resident of Scioto Township in Pickaway Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father David (59,
farmer), mother Hannah (49), Elizabeth (18), John
(17, farm hand) and Sarah (12). The 1870 Census
shows him as 22, resident of Ohio Township in
Pickaway Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
single, living with father David (69, farmer),
mother Hannah (59, keeping house), John 25,
farm laborer), Jane 19), Ann (1) and Flora Hudson
(5) Th 1880 C
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
572
507
Name
Born
Died
F Pryor
Lucy
1848
1930
F Pryor
Nancy
Ann
1849
1925
Patient #
5560*
5654*
County
Noble
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1850
1918
Census shows her as Lucy Prean or Preor
(Pryor), 2, resident of Elk Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father Howard
Prean or Preor (33, farmer), mother Phoebe (31),
Ann (9), Isaac (6), John (5), Margaret (4) and
Caroline (1). The 1860 Census shows her as 13,
resident of Elk Township in Noble Co OH, living
with father Milward (Howard) Prior (Pryor) (41,
farmer), mother Pheba (39, domestic), Ann (19,
domestic), Isaac (17, farmer), John (16, farmer),
Jane 14), Evaline (10), Emaline (8), James (5)
and Malinda (1). The 1870 Census shows her as
20, resident of Elk Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, helps mother, living with father
Howard (51, farmer), mother Phoebe (51, keeping
house), Isaac (24, farm laborer), Jane (22, helps
mother), Caroline (18, helps mother), Evaline (17,
helps mother), Emaline (15, helps mother), James
(14, farm laborer), Malinda (11), Phoebe (7) and
Lucy (85). The 1880 Census shows her as 32,
resident of Elk Township in Noble Co OH, native
f Ohi h Records
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Admission
are missing.
1910
Census shows her as Nancy A, 62, resident of
Woodsfield in Monroe Co OH, native of Indiana,
married 19 years (ca. 1891), mother of one child,
could read and write and living with husband
Smiley (58). The 1920 Census shows her as 71
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died August 31, 1925. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Carcunoma of
uterus and burial on August 31, 1925. Additional
marker placed in November 2012.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
944
Name
M Pryor
Smiley
Born
Died
1852
1942
Patient #
6876*
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1860 Census shows him as 8,
resident of Wayne Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Smiley (52,
farmer), mother Mary (47, domestic), Adaline (22,
domestic), Clia (20, domestic), Joseph (18, farm
laborer), Sarah (17, domestic), William (12),
Hartless (6) and Thomas (3). The 1870 Census
shows him as 18, resident of Wayne Township in
Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm worker, could
not read or write, living with father Smiley (62,
farmer), mother Mary (59, keeping house),
William (21, cabinet maker), Nancy (16), Hartless
(16, farm worker) and Mary (3 months). The 1880
Census shows him as 28, resident of Wayne
Township in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
laborer, living with father Smiley (72, farmer) and
mother Mary (68, keeping house). The 1910
Census shows him as 58, resident of Woodsfield
in Monroe Co OH, native of Ohio, no occupation,
married 19 years, could not read or write and
living with wife Nancy (62, mother of 1 child, could
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
719
589
Name
Born
Died
M Puckett
Monroe
1856
1926
M Pulliam
William C.
1860
1918
Patient #
5448*
6839*
County
Pickaway
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1918
Census shows him as 23, resident of Buckskin
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Virginia,
farmer, could not read or write and living with wife
Jennie (22, keeping house). The 1900 Census
shows him as 46, resident of Perry Township in
Pickaway Co OH, native of Virginia, married 20
years, farmer, could read and write, rented, living
with wife Jane (40) and Lena (1). The 1910
Census hsows him as 54, resident of Perry
Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, married 30 years, owned farm, living with
wife Jane (53) and Lena (10). The 1920 Census
shows him as 64, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died November 9, 1926. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
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10 1926The 1880
Admission
are
Census shows him as 20, resident of Salem
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father ---- (59, brick mason) and mother
---- (39, keeping house). Ohio Deaths shows he
died September 29, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on September 30, 1918.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
533
Name
F Purdue
Mariah
Born
Died
1860
1927
Patient #
County
1802:
Adams:
3100: 3754 Pike: Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1887: 1898: 35, resident of Meigs Township in Adams Co OH,
native of Pike Co OH, housewife, married, no
1903
education, no religion, very violent, suicidal,
homicidal, 5 children, 4 living youngest 8 months.
Admitted May 17, 1887. Re-admitted March 30,
1898 as 38, resident of Mifflin Township in Pike
Co OH, housekeeper, married, no education,
Protestant, violent, six children, 4 living youngest
3. Re-admitted January 7, 1903 as 42, resident of
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, housekeeper,
married, no education, Protestant, violent, 5
children youngest 5. The 1900 census shows her
as 39 (b. September 1860), native of Ohio,
married, mother of 8 children with 4 living, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows her as 49, married, mother of
5 children, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 58,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 30,
1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
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Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
745
Removed
332
1
298
Name
Born
Died
M Purdum
Caleb
1856
1928
F Purdum
Ellen
M Purl
Josiah
XXXX
Patient #
3322
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 41, resident of
Ross
1911
XXXX
XXXX
1899
2289*
Perry
XXXX
Twin Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ross Co
OH, had been in County Jail, farmer, divorced,
limited education, Protestant, homicidal, father
and brother insane. Admitted November 9, 1897.
The 1860 Census shows him as 5, resident of
Twin Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father James (36, farmer), mother Mary
(36), John (17, farm hand), George (15), Margaret
(13), Catherine (11), Jeramiah (9), William (7) and
Jane (1 month). The 1870 Census shows him as
14, resident of Twin Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm worker, could not read or
write, living with father James (50, farmer), mother
Mary (50), Catherine (20), Jerry (18), William (16),
Sarah (12), Mary (7) and Dayton (5). The 1900
Census shows him as 43 (b. August 1856), native
of Ohio, former laborer, widower, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows him as 63, divorced, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died October 16, 1928. The
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1889 Admission Records are missing. Admissions
Index shows him as Purl. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died July 17,
1899. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Josiah Purl and burial on July 20, 1899.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
804
Name
F Purtee
Myrtle
2
414
F Pyles
Nancy
1
127
F Pyles
Sarah E.
Born
Died
1898
1962
1855
Patient #
6069*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
1918
5372*
Athens
1915
1894
15
Washingto
n
1874
Census shows her as 40, resident of Porter
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Iowa, could
read and write, living with husband George (62,
carpenter), Roy (19), Nellie (11) and Elizabeth (5).
The 1930 Census shows her as 31, native of
Ohio, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 39,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 64, former resident of
Portsmouth OH, single and died April 16, 1962.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died January 20, 1918. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on January 26, 1918.
Admission Records show her as 19, resident of
Liberty Township in Washington Co OH, had been
at Columbus Asylum and transferred from County
Infirmary. Admitted January 28, 1874. The 1880
Census shows her as 25, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died July 13,
1894. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
279
Coolville
2
549
Name
Born
Died
F Quimby
Louisa
1830
1907
F Quinn
Sadie
1912
M Rabbitt
John
Patient #
3611
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show her as 44, resident of
Marietta Township in Washington Co OH, had
been in some asylum and at the County Infirmary
for 25 years. Admitted October 9, 1874. Readmitted August 26, 1886 from the Washington
County Infirmary after being released from Asylum
in October 1883. Re-admitted November 6, 1901
as 70, resident of Marietta Township in
Washington Co OH, no occupation, single, limited
education, Protestant and no children. The 1850
Census shows her as 17, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Columbus Asylum. The 1860
Census shows her as 27, native of Ohio, insane
and a patient in the Washington County Infirmary.
The 1870 Census shows her as 40, native of
Ohio, pauper, insane, could not read or write and
a patient in the Washington County Infirmary. The
1880 Census shows her as 50, native of Ohio,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 70,
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Washington County Infirmary. The
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1990
1916
6168*
Perry
1914
shows her as 78 (b. September 4, 1912), resident
of Zanesville, native of Kentucky, formerly of
Marion Co OH, former typist, three years of
college and died October 4, 1990. The Social
Sceurity Index shows her as born September 6,
1912 and died in October 1990 in Athens OH.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died October 8, 1916. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on October 9, 1916.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
478
Name
F Racy
Anna
2
708
F Radcliff
Alice
2
705
M Radhgebe
r Adam
Removed
693
M Radiff
James
Born
Died
1882
1922
Patient #
5211*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1914 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Scioto
1943
8351*
Athens
1938
1865
1926
6437*
Hocking
1915
XXXX
1925
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
Census shows her as 38 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
19, 1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
December 23, 1922.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 49, resident of Athens in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, servant, roomer,
widow, could read and write and living with Frank
Webster (75). The 1940 Census shows her as
70, native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died November
20, 1943. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Senile Psychosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 35, born 1865, resident of
Manhattan, NY, native of Germany, immigrated in
1892, cooper, could not read or write or speak
English, rented house, living with wife Anne, 33,
native of Germany, immigrated in 1892, no
occupation and could not read or write or speak
English. The 1920 Census shows him as 51,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died January 2,
1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Body Removed.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
515
Name
Born
Died
F Ragland
Agnes
1831
1926
Patient #
4754*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1910 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1
266
M Raglin
Henry C.
1897
2104*
Highland
1888
2
618
M Rakes
Gilbert
1919
6989*
Pickaway
1919
1920 Census shows her as 89 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March 5,
1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on March 6,
1926.
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows a William H., 7, resident of Dodson
Township in Highland Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father David (29, farmer), mother
Elizabeth (27), Martha (2), John Pugh (16, farm
laborer) and Margaret Pugh (21). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
March [?] 20, 1897. The Asylum Grave Book
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows him as 5,
resident of Globe School House Precinct in
Greenup Co KY, living with father John (39,
blacksmith), motehr Sarah (39, keeping house),
Ella (15), Charles (13, farm worker), Frances (11),
Myrta (9) and Lucinda (7). The 1910 Census
shows him as 37, resident of South Union
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Kentucky,
farm laborer, married 4 years on third marriage,
could not read or write, living with wife Belle (25),
Bessie (9) and boarder Benjamin Vest (63,
widower, farm laborer). Ohio Deaths shows he
died December 11, 1919. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
499
203
Name
Born
Died
F Ralph
Harriett
1845
1924
F Ralph
Sarah J.
1852
Patient #
3019
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show her as 52, resident of
Gallipolis Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
West Virginia, in state 30 years, house work,
married, poor education, Protestant and 8 children
youngest 11. Admitted July 3, 1897. The 1900
Census shows her as 55, native of West Virginia,
married with eight children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 65, married with four children, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows her as 74, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died August 24, 1924. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Broncho Pneumonia and burial on August 25,
1901
435: 3429
Morgan:
Morgan
1875: 1900 Headstone broken. Admission Records show her
as 23 and a resident of Meigsville Township in
Morgan Co OH. Admitted June 20, 1875. Readmitted July 25, 1900 as 48, resident of Morgan
Township, transferred from Morgan County
Infirmary, hired help, single, limited education,
Methodist and no children. The 1860 Census
shows her as 8, resident of Meigsville OH, naive
of Ohio, living with father Joseph (65, farmer),
mother Mary (65), Alexander (22, farm hand) and
Mary (19). The 1870 Census shows her as 18,
resident of Meigsville OH, native of Ohio,
domestic, Could read and write and living with
Samuel Fitch family. The 1880 Census shows
her as 28, native of Ohio, single and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died October 6, 1901. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on October 7,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
740
357
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
M Ramsey
John
1859
1928
596: 1895
M Ramsey
Joseph
1857
1903
County
Morgan:
Morgan
1115:3786 Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1876: 1887 Admission Records show him as 20, resident of
1881: 1900
Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH and admitted
October 12, 1876. Re-admission Records him as
formerly of the Morgan County Infirmary and readmitted January 13, 1887. The 1880 Census
shows him as 24, native of Ohio, former printer,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 46, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 61,
native of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 6, 1928. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Admission Records show him as 24, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, admitted
December 17, 1880. Readmitted October 2, 1908,
laborer, single, poor education, Protestant,from
Lawrence County Infirmary. The 1860 Census
shows him as 3, resident of Ironton in Lawrence
Co OH, native of Ohio and living with mother Ann
(25). The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died October 12, 1903. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on October 14, 1903.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
2
216
106
607
Name
Born
Died
M Rankin
Lewis
1851
1892
M Ranson
Phillip
1809
F Rapp
Viola
XXXX
1884
1934
Patient #
1079
737
7074*
County
Gallia
Gallia
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 Admission Records show him as 27, resident of
1877
1929
Guyan Township in Gallia Co OH, from Crown
City, laborer, and single. Admitted August 6, 1880.
The 1860 Census shows him as 10, resident of
Guyan Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father William (32), mother Barbary
(32), Hiram (8), Ellen (6), Jane (4) and William
(2). The 1870 Census shows him as 19, resident
of Guyan Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, cooper, living with father William (42,
grocer), mother Barbara (42, keeping house),
Hiram (17, laborer), William (11), Harriet (9) and
Rosina (6 months). The 1880 Census shows him
as 29, resident of Crown City in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, cooper, living with father William
(52, farmer), mother Barbara (52, keeping house),
H.W. (28, grocer), Harriet (19) and Rosanna (10).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died November 4, 1892. The Asylum
G
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b 5 show
1892
Headstone
him as a resident of Addison Township in Gallia
Co OH. Admitted October 30, 1877. The 1870
Census shows him as 61, resident of Gallipolis
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of New York,
insane and living in the County Infirmary. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died April 22, 1884. The Asylum Grave Book
Private headstone installed. Admission Records
are missing. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmonary Tubercuolsis and
burial on April 28, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
805
Name
Born
Died
F Rarey
Anna
1900
1962
1842
2
578
M Rathburn
Lewis
2
588
F Rauch
Mattie
Patient #
6615*
County
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1926 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1920
Census shows her as 19, resident of Columbus in
Franklin Co OH, native of Ohio, servant, married,
could read and write, living with Francis Landacre.
The 1930 Census shows her as 29, native of
Ohio, divorced, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as
39, former resident of Clarksburg in Pickaway Co
OH, native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 62, former
resident of Pickaway Co OH, divorced and died
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census show him as 58, born 1842, resident of
Middleport in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, and living as an uncle with
Goldwmith Cornwell (24, day laborer), and his
mother Eliza (60), sister Ida (22), Cora (18), and
cousin Samuel Rathburn (31). The 1910 Census
shows a Louis Rathburn, 67, resident of
Middleport in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, single
and a border. Ohio Deaths shows he died March
10, 1918. The Death Certificate shows him as 76
(b. 1842), committed from Meigs County OH,
farmer, single, suffered from Senility and died of
Broncho Pneumonia on March 10, 1918 and
buried March 12, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
1918
5996*
Meigs
1913
1932
3951
Fairfield
1904 Admission Records show her as unknown age,
resident of Lancaster Township in Fairfield Co
OH, had been in Columbus Asylum, transferred
from County Infirmary, no education and
Protestant. Admitted July 14, 1904. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on May 20, 1932.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
335
Name
Born
Died
M Rausbotto
m Meers
1871
1902
Patient #
2561*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1
314
M Ray
William A.
1862
1900
3519
Ross
1899
2
672
F Raybourn
Biola
1859
1940
6107*
Fairfield
1922
3
808
F Reagan
Margaret
1912
1962
Census shows him as 29 (b. 1871), farm laborer,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
June 6, 1902.
Admission Records show him as 37, barber,
resident of Scioto Township in Ross Co OH,
widower, good education, Protestant. Admitted
March 22, 1899. The 1900 Census shows him as
37 (b. October 1862), native of Ohio, former
barber, widower, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died July 14,
1900. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
August 26, 1900. Additional marker placed in
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1930 Census shows her as 71,
native of Ohio, widow, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died October 10, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia and
burial on October 10, 1940.
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1940 Census shows her
as 32, native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Asylum.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1022
356
Name
Born
Died
M Rebstock
Cary
1874
1948
F Reddy
Anna M
1826
1913
Patient #
5808*
4215
County
Ross
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1912 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
1905
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
him as 26, resident of Deerfield Township in Ross
Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, could not
read or write, living with father Chris (65, harness
maker), mother Sarah (61), George (34, jack of all
trades), James (22, house cleaner) and Ernest
(18). The 1910 Census shows him as 34, resident
of Deerfield Township in ross Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm laborer, single, could read and write,
living with father Christopher (75, retail merchant),
mother Sarah (70), William (43, farm laborer),
James (30, house painter) and Ernest (28, no
occupation). The World War I Draft Registration
shows him as 44, born 1874, former resident of
Clarksburg in Ross Co OH, medium height,
medium build, brown hair, borwn eyes, nearest
relative Chris Rebstock and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 45,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 55,
native of Germany, single, could not read or write
d
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1940 79,
C
Admission
as about
resident of Richland Township in Belmont Co OH,
formerly of Martin's Ferry OH, transferred from
County Infirmary, had been at Columbus Asylum,
widowed and German Lutheran. Admitted
September 11, 1905. The 1900 Census shows
her as Ready, 74, native of Germany, widow and
a patient in the Columbus Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died July 22, 1913. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Carcinoma of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
764
Name
Born
M Reed
Daniel
Died
1929
Patient #
7559*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
Pickaway
2
389
F Reed
Emma
1857
1916
3847
Pike
Removed
505
F Reed
Hannah
A.
XXXX
1925
XXXX
XXXX
1903
XXXX
shows he died November 24, 1929. The Death
Certificate shows him as 77 (b. ca. 1852), native
of Ross Co OH, at Asylum 6 years, 11 months, 3
days, died November 24, 1929 and buried
November 25, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis and
burial on November 25, 1929.
Admission Records show her as 45, resident of
Pebble Township in Pike Co OH, native of Pike
Co OH, house keeper, single, very limited
education, no religion, arsonist with one 13 year
old child. Admitted April 19, 1903. The 1870
Census shows her as 13, resident of Perry
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Leonard (45, keepinghouse), mother
Ann (46, keeping house), Samuel (16, farm
laborer), Harriet (11), Eliza (8) and Mary (5). The
1880 Census shows her as 22, resident of Perry
Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio, single,
living with father Leonard (55, farmer), mother
Ann (56, keeping house), Samuel (26), Ella (18),
Mary (15) and cousin Birch Trebur (6). The 1900
census shows her as 42 (b. September 1857),
native of Ohio, single with one child, could not
read or write and a patient in the Pike County
Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows her as 49,
married, no children, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
di
d MRemoved.
14 1916 Th D th C tifi t h
Body
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
642
622
Name
Born
Died
M Reed
Merle
1891
1921
M Reed
Nelson
1862
1920
Patient #
6889*
3098:
6146*
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
Washingto 1896: 1914
n:
Washingto
n
1920 Census shows him as 29 and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 5, 1921. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Status Epilepticus and
burial on November 7, 1921.
Admission Records show him as 34, resident of
Aurelius Township in Washington Co OH, laborer,
separated, very ordinary education Protestant,
and violent. Admitted February 18, 1986. Readmission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 8, resident of Aurelius
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Erastus (43, farmer), mother
Nancy (31, keeping house), Caroline (11), Juliete
(9), Joseph (4) and Mary (1). The 1880 Census
shows him as 17, resident of Aurelius Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
father Erastus (53, farmer), Carry (21), Joseph
(14), Mary (11), Jane (8) and C.W. (7). The 1920
Census shows him as 57, widower, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 9, 1920. The Death
Certificate shows him as 58 (b. ca. 1862), laborer,
widower, in Asylum 5 years, 11 months, 29 days,
died April 9, 1920 and buried April 10, 1920. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
G
f b th f t (
lt f
f
f t)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
2
317
422
742
Name
Born
Died
M Reed
Samuel
1860
1900
M Reed
William
1859
M Reese
Abraham
L.
1867
1908
1928
Patient #
3286
4994
6481*
County
Perry
Pickaway
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as about 28,
1907
1916
resident of Coal Township in Perry Co OH, native
of Pennsylvania, coal miner, separated, very little
education, Baptist, violent at times, and brother in
Asylum. Admitted August 4, 1897. The 1880
Census shows a Samuel as 22, resident of
Zaleski Township in Vinton Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, coal miner, could not read or write,
living with grandfather John (65), grandmother
Anne (65, keeping house), aunt Cornelia (28),
nephew John Turner (9), aunt Anne Shaw (26),
nephew Williams Shaw (9), mother Nancy (47,
keeping house), Anne (16), George (12) and ---(9). The 1900 Census shows him as 40, native of
Pennsylvania, miner and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died December 4, 1900. The Asylum
G
B k missing.
h
b Admission
i l
D Records
b 6 show
1900
Headstone
him as a farm laborer, 48, resident of Scioto
Township in Pickaway Co OH & Pickaway County
Infirmary. Admitted May 21, 1907. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
March 6, 1908. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 53, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 12,
1928. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on April 13,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
525
Name
M Reis Leon
1
227
M Reynolds
J. W.
2
835
M Reynolds
John D.
2
530
M Reynolds
Roscoe
Born
Died
1860
1914
Patient #
3475
County
Scioto
1893
2714*
Lawrence
1873
1934
2499*:
2661*
Gallia:
Gallia
1882
1915
5739*
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show him as 39, resident of
1893
1891: 1892
1912
Washington Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
France, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, separated, no education, Catholic,
violent and homicidal. Admitted December 8,
1898. The Admissions Index shows him as Reis.
The 1900 Census shows him as Reis, 40 (b.
1860), native of France, divorced, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 50, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows him as Rais and died October 30, 1914.
The Asylum Grave Book shows him as Reis,
cause of death as Nephnolithiasis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows a C.J. as 23, native of Ohio,
former farmer, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died August ?,
1893. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 37, native of Ohio, single
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on October 13, 1934.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census has him as 28, native of Alabama, single,
and a patient in the Columbus Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 18, 1915. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on March 20,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
3
927
1116
1047
Name
Born
Died
M Rhoads
Jarrett
1881
1940
M Rhoads
Lindley
1895
M Rhodes
John
1892
1971
1952
Patient #
County
4514:
4793:
10285*
Highland:
Highland:
Highland
9398*
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1904: 1906: Admission Records show him as 23, native of
Ohio, farmer, brown eyes, brown hair, 6', single,
1937
1933
limited education, Protestant, feared, and "father
suicidal some years ago, was insane for a short
period." Other names noted on the form are
Catherine Rhoads, S??? Sprink, Albert Fecke and
Bert Carrol. Admitted September 21, 1904. Readmitted March 8, 1906 with note only:
"Trans[ferred] to Lima State Hospital, May 4,
1921. Attacked a patient, Thomas Askrin #4732,
with intent to kill." Re-readmission Records are
missing. The 1900 Census shows him as 19,
resident of Brush Creek Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, could read and
write, living with mother Catherine (59, farmer),
George (31, farm laborer) and Joshua (26,
farmer). The 1940 Census shows him as 58,
former resident of Sinking Springs OH, native of
Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died July 13, 1940. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
D
l Ul
d b name
i l and
J l dates.
16 1940
Hasdheadstone
with
Admission Records are missing. The 1940
Census shows him as 42, native of Ohio, divorced
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
him as 75, formerly of Highland County, divorced
and died September 18, 1971. The Social
Security Death Index shows he was born
Has headstone with name and dates. Could be
John (7566*, Hocking, 1922) or John (9419*,
Scioto, 1933)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
940
M Rhodes
Otto W.
1859
1941
2556*:
3834
Washingto 1891: 1901
n:
Washingto
n
1
328
M Rholeder
Gustave
1867
1901
1927
Perry
1887
First Admission Records are missing. Readmitted January 24, 1901 as 42, resident of
Muskingum Township in Washington Co OH,
native of Ohio, no occupation, divorced, common
education, Protestant, suicidal and homicidal. The
1860 Census shows him as 1, resident of Union
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Joseph (31, day laborer), mother
Clarissa (24) and Isabella (4). The 1870 Census
shows him as 11, resident of Muskingum
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father Jaseph (42, engineer), mother
Clara (34, keeping house), Isabella (13, cripple)
and Melvin (3). The 1880 Census shows him as
21, resident of Muskingum Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, saw mill
worker, living with father Joseph 52, saw mill
worker), mother Clarissa (44, keeping house),
Isabella (23) and Melvin (13, saw mill worker).
The 1920 Census shows him as 60, divorced,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 70, divorced,
ld
d Records
d it show
d himtias tai coal
th miner,
A l 20,
Admission
resident of Monroe Township in Perry Co OH,
native of Germany, single, common education,
Lutheran and admitted April 8, 1887. The 1900
Census shows him as 33, native of Germany,
miner, single, immigrated in 1868, could not read
or write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 9, 1901.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
421
1017
Name
Born
Died
F Rice
Caroline
1860
1918
M Rice
Harold
1899
1947
Patient #
1490
8442*
County
Jackson
Lake
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Admission Records show her as 25, native of
1928
Gallia County, nee Grover, housekeeper, poor
education, Protestant, violent with 1 child of 7
months. Admitted March 10, 1885. The 1900
Census shows her as 39, native of Ohio, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 50,
native of Ohio, married with one child, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died June 10, 1918. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1910 Census shows
him as 10, resident of Kirkland Township in Lake
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Ira (39,
farmer), mother Emma (29), Isabelle (9), Sarah
(6) and Evelyn (1). The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 19, born 1899, resident
of Willoughby in Lake Co OH, machinist, tall,
medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. The
1920 Census shows him as 20, resident of
Kirkland Township in Lake Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, could read and write, living with father Ira
(49, farmer), mother Emma (39), Isabel (18),
Sarah (16), Evelyn (11) and Christine (4 months).
The 1930 Census shows him as 29, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1940 Census shows him as 39, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows him as 48 (b. August 25, 1899),
committed from Cuyahoga County OH, native of
Louisville OH, carpenter, single, suffered from
Dementia Praecox and died of Pulmonary
T b hl i
D
b 21 1947 d b i d
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
419
404
Name
M Rice
John
F Richards
Elizabeth
Born
Died
1833
1908
1841
1917
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1880:
2224*:
2363
Athens:Ath 1886: 1889: CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 56, resident of York Township in Athens
ens:
1890
Co OH, native of Ohio, saloon keeper, married,
Athens
364
Lawrence
1874
limited education, no religion, suicidal, violent,
homicidal, and wounded in the Army. Admitted
December 9, 1886. The 1870 Census shows him
as 36, resident of Harmer in Washington Co OH,
native of Ireland, roll mill worker, could not read or
write and living in the James Galagher boarding
house. The 1900 Census lists him as 67 (b.
1833), single, native of Ireland, parents from
Ireland, a former laborer, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The US Army
Register of Enlistments shows a John as 21, from
Tipperary Ireland, farmer, enlisting on September
16, 1854 at Baltimore in Battery L and deserted
November 19, 1856. The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a John as 21, from Carlow
Ireland, a shoemaker,enlisting on September 27,
1856 at Albany in the 1st Artillery Battery E and
deserted June 24, 1858. The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a John as 32, from Ireland,
li ti
M h 31
1864
H 33i and
b a th 16th
Admission
Records
show
her tas
resident of Elizabeth Township in Lawrence Co
OH. Admitted November 13, 1874. The 1880
Census shows her as 39, native of Germany,
married and a patient in the Asylum. The 1900
Census shows her as 59, native of Germany,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 69,
native of Germany, married with no children, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
401
Name
M Richardso
n Amos
Born
Died
1836
1906
Patient #
4860
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 Admission Records show him as 70, resident of
Pike Township in Perry Co OH, gray hair, brown
eyes, 138 lbs., 5' 5", cooper, railway engineer &
farmer, divorced, and Campbellian. Admitted June
19, 1906. The 1860 Census shows an Amous as
24, resident of Coventry in Toland County CT,
native of Connecticut and living with the Rufus
Chamberlain family. The 1870 Census shows an
Amos as 34, resident of Dresden in Muskingum
Co OH, native of Massachusetts, engineer, living
with wife Margaret (32, keeping house), Clara (8),
Elizabeth (6), Amos (2) and Thomas (9 months).
The 1880 Census shows the same Amos as 42,
resident of Dresden in muskingum Co OH, native
of Massachusetts, sawyer, living with wife Mary
(42, keeping house), Carrie (17), Elizabeth (15),
Albert (12), Thomas (9), Almira (8), Jennie (6) and
Anna (3). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died July 14, 1906. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on July 16,
1906
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
222
Name
M Richardso
n Samuel
Born
Died
1853
1893
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
919: 2478* Ross: Ross 1879: 1891 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 26, and
resident of Union Township in Ross Co OH.
Admitted June 19, 1879. Re-admission Records
are missing. The 1860 Census shows him as
mulatto, 6, resident of Union Township in Ross Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father John (45,
farmer), John (22, farm hand), William (20, farm
hand), Maria (19, house keeper), Joseph (9),
David (5) and Charles (3). The 1870 Census
shows him as mulatto, 16, resident of Union
Township in Ross Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father John (53, farmer),
Caroline (29, house keeper), Joseph (19, farm
worker), David (15, farm worker), Charles (14),
Sarah (3) and Daniel (2). The 1880 Census
shows him as white, 28, native of Ohio, single,
former laborer and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
di d M ? 1893 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
418
F Richardso
n Sibyl
1848
1918
2226*:
2265*:
3613
Washingto 1890: 1890:
n:
1901
Washingto
n:
Washingto
n
2
697
F Rickabaug
h Viola
1871
1943
9093*
Athens
1942
First two Admissions Records are missing. Readmitted November 6, 1901 as 50, resident of
Marietta Township in Washington Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, no occupation,
single, limited education, Protestant and no
children. The 1870 Census shows her as Sybil,
27, resident of Warren Township in Washington
Co OH, native of Ohio, helps at home, living with
mother Catherine (44, keeping house), William
(22, farm hand), John (19, farm hand) and Levi
(17, farm hand). The 1880 Census shows her as
Sybil, 33,resident of Warren Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, single, living
with mother Catherine (68, keeping house), Levi
(27, farmer), William (31, farm laborer) and John
(29, farm laborer). The 1900 Census shows her
as Syble, 50, native of Ohio, single, could not read
or write and a patient in the Washington County
Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows her as Syble,
55, single, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March
14, 1918. The Death Certificate shows her as 66
(b
1851) Records
itt dare
f missing.
W hiThe
t 1930
C
t
Admission
Census shows her as 59, resident of National City
CA, native of Sweden, could read and write and
living with husband E.J. (69, carpenter). The Ohio
Death Record shows Elmer J. dying in 1944 in
Athens in Athens Co OH. Ohio Deaths shows she
died March 12, 1943. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Myocardial
Degeneration & Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
349
Name
Born
Died
M Rickman
Matthew
1873
1903
Patient #
3005
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 BLACK. Admission Redords show him as 22,
2
1021
M Rider Asa
1875
1948
12032*
Jackson
1947
3
1067
M Rider
Edgar
1883
1957
5993*
Jackson
1913
2
563
M Riffle
Harry
1890
1917
6193*
Gallia
1914
resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, no education, no
religion, violent, homicidal, and "mother is insane
and is at present an inmate of the Highland
County Infirmary." Admitted July 3, 1895. The
1900 Census shows him as 27, former laborer,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died April 15, 1903. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April ?, 1903.
BLACK. Has headstone with name and date.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 6, resident of Jackson in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Thomas (30, day laborer), mother Anna (28,
keeping house), Manaces (8), Stella (3) and
Bessie (1). The 1910 Census shows him as 35,
resident of Jackson in Jackson Co OH, laborer,
single, could read and write, living with father
Thomas (69, school janitor), mother Anna (59),
Murry (36, butcher), Will (26, ice house fireman)
Has headstone with name and dates. The
World War I Draft Registration shows him as 37
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows him as 38, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 48, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 58, divorced and a patient in the Asylum.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 17, 1917. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on June 20, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
777
Name
Born
Died
M Rigdon
Harry O.
1892
1930
Patient #
8318*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1
120
F Riggleswo
rth Jane
1848
1893
1948*
Clermont
1888
1
84
M Rigney
John
1817
1881
728*
Lawrence
1877
O.U.
M Riley
Frank
1907
4431*
Pickaway
1904
Census shows him as 8, resident of Sprigg
Township in Adams Co OH and living with father
Foster (52, farm laborer). The 1910 Census
shows him as 18, resident of Sprigg Township in
Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, single, farm
laborer, could read and write, living with father
Foster (62, farmer), Belle (16), May (15) and
Joseph (13). The 1930 Census shows him as 38,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
August 15, 1930. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as General Paralysis of the Insane
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows her as 32, resident of Washington
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Kentucky,
keeping house, living with husband Charles (40,
farmer), James (5) and George (2). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows her as
Sarah and died September 18, 1893. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on September 20, 1893.
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows him as 63,
native of Ohio, single, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 14, 1881.
Given to O.U. No grave number. Admission
Records are missing. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 2,
1907. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
October 4, 1907.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
457
Name
Born
Died
M Riley
William
1838
1910
Patient #
County
2902: 3198 Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1894: 1896 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Private Headstone.
Admission records are missing. Re-admitted as
58, a resident of Caldwell, had been discharged
from the Asylum about the 21st of November
1896 and it was found the disease had recurred
and he was sent back. Re-admitted to the Asylum
December 24, 1896. The 1860 Census lists him
as 23, living in Sunsbury Township, Beallsville
Post Office, Monroe County, born in Ohio, value
of real estate of $120, with wife Brida (?) A. (21,
born in Ohio) and Prudence Orn (72, born in New
Jersey). The 1870 Census lists him as 32, living
in Sunsbury Township, Woodsfield Post Office,
Monroe County, working as a cropper, value of
real estate $300, value of personal estate $2,265,
with wife Prudy A. (31, keeping house), and
children Pearson (9), William (6), and Dixon
(7/12). The 1880 Census lists him as 41, living in
Sunsbury Township, working in flour mill, with wife
Prudence (38, keeping house and parents from
West Virginia), and children Pearson (19, working
flour mill), William (16), and Dixon (11). The 1900
C
li t hi
WM 62
id t f th
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1018
Name
M Ripley
Dudley
Born
Died
1897
1947
Patient #
10332*
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1938 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1920 Census shows
him as 23, resident of Aurelius Township in
Washington Co OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer,
single, could not read or write, living with father
David (59, farmer) and mother Lilly (59). The 1930
Census shows him as 37, farmer, single, could
not read or write, not a veteran, living with mother
Lillian (69, farm manager), David (68, farm
helper), William (46, oil driller) and Josephus (44,
oil driller). The 1940 Census shows him as 50,
former resident of Aurelius Township in
Washington Co Oh, native of Ohio , single and a
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
207
Name
M Ripley
Hiram
Born
Died
1812
1892
Patient #
2513*
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
missing. The 1850 Census shows him as 38,
resident of Adams Township in Washington Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Minirva
(37), Ebanezer (31, farmer), Almira (18), Eli (17),
Orinda (16), Margaret (14), Elizabeth (11), Mary
(10), John (8), Hiram (7), Minerva (5), Gerlinda (3)
and Moses (1). The 1850 Non-Population
Schedule shows he had 30 acres of improved and
85 unimproved acres valued at $2,000 and
equipment valued at $75, one horse, two milch
cows, two cattle and five swine valued at $110,
110 bushels of wheat and 200 bushels of Indian
corn. His marriage to Freelove Gilbert was on
December 6, 1853 and recorded on the 15th. The
1860 Census shows him as 47, resident of Adams
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, living with wife Freelove (44), Joshua (5)
and David (2). The 1870 Census shows him as
58, resident of Adams Township in Washington
Co OH, native of Ohio, saw mill worker, living with
wife Freelove (55, keeping house), Joshua (14)
d D id (11) Th 1880 C
h
hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
1
592
263
110
Name
Born
Died
M Ritchie
Frank
1879
1918
M Rither
William
1847
F Roberts
Caroline
1896
1892
Patient #
6693*
233
2386*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1917 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Meigs
1874
Clermont
1891
Census hsows a Frank as 6 months, resident of
Alexander Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father William (42, carpenter),
mother Mary (40, keeping house), Hattie (18) and
George (12). The 1885 Kansas State Census
shows a Frank as 10, resident of Grant Township
in Reno Co KS, native of Ohio, living with father
W.H. (39, farmer), mother Paulina (39), Melvin
(16), Van (11), Charles (7), Floyd (5) and Maggie
(4). The 1900 Census shows a Frank as 25 (b.
May 1875), resident of Medford Township in Reno
Co KS, native of Ohio, farmer, married four years,
could read and write, one child not living and living
with wife Nettie (23). The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a Frank as 24, native of
Cleveland OH, blue eyes, dark brown hair, 5' 8
1/2", former laborer, enlisted in Denver CO July 1,
1901 in the 18th Field Artillery and discharged
June 27, 1904. The 1910 Census shows a Frank
as 29, resident of Youngstown OH, native of Ohio,
dd j bb Records
id
d 27,
d and
it resident
d
Admission
showldhim as
of Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH. Admitted
May 13, 1874. The 1870 Census shows him as
35, native of Ohio, idiotic, could not read or write
and a patient in the Meigs County Infirmary. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died November 11, 1896. The Asylum Grave
Book shows burial on November 13, 1896.
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
September 19, 1892. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on September 20, 1892.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
555
Name
Born
Died
M Roberts
Dwight
1859
1917
Patient #
3641
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as about 41,
1
109
F Roberts
Margaret
1845
1892
1742
Scioto
1886
1
141
M Roberts
Samuel
1841
1887
1849
Belmont
1886
resident of Rike Township in Perry Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, Protestant, and
"it is said he was committed to an asylum in the
State of New York. Admitted November 28, 1899.
The 1900 Census shows him as 41, born 1859,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 52, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died February 15, 1917. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on February 16, 1917.
Admission Records show her as 41, resident of
Wayne Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Wales, in state 4 years, housekeeper, married,
very small education, Presbyterian, youngest
brother and paternal cousin insane, 3 children
youngest 20. Admitted October 21, 1886. The
1870 Census shows a Margaret as 28, resident of
Pomeroy in Meigs Co OH, native of Wales,
keeping house, living with husband Samual (29,
coal miner), Cassey (4), Arthur (2) and Amelia (2
months). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died June 23, 1892. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 24,
Admission Records shows him as 45, coal miner,
resident of Pultney Township in Belmont Co OH,
married, Methodist, formerly of Bellaire and
admitted September 23, 1886. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
August 16, 1887. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 18, 1887.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
733
Name
Born
M Robinett
G.G.
Died
1927
Patient #
7847*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1924 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
2
655
M Robinson
George
W.
1865
1922
2
894
M Robinson
John
1874
1937
2
492
F Robinson
Stella
1923
6187*
Scioto
1922
2
913
M Rodknoski
Carl
1939
8910*
Trumbull
1930
shows he died October 20, 1927. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on October 24, 1927.
Could be George (3094, Brown, 1875) or
George (3091, Monroe, 1896) or George (4185,
Jackson, 1903) The 1920 Census shows him as
55, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died June 27,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Endocarditis Pyelitis and burial on June
Could be John (3756, Lawrence, 1900: 3266,
Lawrence, 1897) or John #2 (8998*, Lucas,
1931) or John S. (9627*, Gallia, 1934) The 1930
Census shows him as 56, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Epilepsy
and burial on October 25, 1937.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died October 30, 1923. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on November 1, 1923.
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on May 20, 1939.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
54
Name
F Rolfe
Martha
1
173
F Romine
Mary E.
1
480
M Ross
Charles
Born
Died
1865
1886
1887
Patient #
1491
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1885 Admission Records show her as 20, resident of
1900
3355
Meigs
1899
1912
5229
Morgan
1908
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, native of Pike
County and no children. Admitted March 14, 1885.
The 1870 Census shows her as 5, resident of
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father John (54, farmer), mother
Rebecca (46, keeping house), Mary (19), Charles
(17, farm laborer), Ira (17, farm worker), Elizabeth
(13), Sarah (12) and William (7). The 1880
Census shows her as 15, resident of Defiance
OH, native of Ohio, servant, single and living with
the A.S. Latty family. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died June 15, 1886.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on June 15,
Admission Records show her as 41, resident of
Middleport in Meigs Co OH, married 22 years,
neglected life, Bible Christian and appears to have
been taken to court by Moses. Admitted
November 30, 1899. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows she died February 18,
1900. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
February 20, 1900.
Admission Records show him as 21, unknown
residency, brown hair, blue eyes, 140 1/2 lbs., 5'
10 3/4", laborer, single, no religion, had been hit in
head by brick, horse thief, and "mother in W. Va.
Hospital for insane at Weston." Admitted
November 24, 1908. The 1910 Census shows him
as 23, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 8, 1912. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on March 9,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
465
Name
Born
Died
M Ross
Namely
1837
1911
Patient #
5329
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show him as 72, resident of
2
898
M Ross
Pearl O.
1878
1938
5424*
Athens
1910
2
799
M Roth
George
1868
1932
5729*
Franklin
1912
Wakefield in Scioto Township in Pike Co OH,
native of Ohio, blue eyes, 111 lbs., 5' 3 1/4", junk
dealer and Protestant. Admitted August 19, 1909.
Ohio Deaths shows he died March 16, 1911. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pneumonia and burial on March 18, 1911.
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 40, born 1878,
former resident of New Marshfield in Athens Co
OH, short, slender, black eyes, black hair and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 40, widower, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 51, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March
5, 1938. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on March 7,
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1920 Census shows him as 52,
native of Germany and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 62, native of
Germany and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died April 21, 1932. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on April 22, 1932.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
313
Name
F Rouainzoi
n Esther
Born
Died
1850
1910
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1139:1441 Muskingum 1881: 1884 Admission Records show her as 31, school
teacher, resident of Zanesville in Muskingum Co
: Morgan
OH, single, Christian, formerly of Morgan County,
admitted December 21, 1881. Readmitted
September 9, 1884, 34, resident of Windsor
Township in Morgan Co OH. The 1850 Census
shows her as 1 month, resident of native of Ohio,
living with father Adam (25, farmer), mother Sarah
(18), Isaac Hill (13) and George Price (6). The
1860 Census shows her as 10, resident of
Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with Mary (6), Adam (4), Henry Teter
(57, physician), Sarah (28), William (19), Philip
(14) and Martha Longley (20). The 1880 Census
shows her as 30, resident of Windsor Township in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, single, living with
step-father Henry Teter (78, farmer and
physician), mother Sarah (48, keeping house),
James (19, farm worker), Lovina (17), Susanna
(12), Harry (10), Nellie (8) and sister Mary (26,
school teacher). The 1910 Census shows her as
60, single, could not read or write and a patient in
th A l
Th A l
G
B k h
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
131
Name
Born
Died
F Roush
Rebecca
1843
1894
Patient #
1345
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
Hamer Township, farmer's wife, married, fair
education, Protestant and 6 out of 9 children living
youngest 6 months. Admitted November 13, 1883.
The 1870 Census shows her as 26, resident of
Danville in Harmer Township in Highland Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
George (29, huckster), Oliver (5) and Mary (3).
The 1880 Census shows her as 36, resident of
harmer Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, could read and write, living
with husband George (40, farmer), Alvin (14, farm
laborer), Mary (13), Charles (9), Nancy (5),
Edward (2) and not named (5 months). The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows she died
October 20, 1894. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on October 22, 1894.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
1014
863
255
Name
Born
Died
M Roush
William
1872
1947
M Ruark
Robert
1873
M Rucker
Josiah
1829
Patient #
10377*
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1938 Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1880 Census shows
him as 8, resident of Liberty Township in Adams
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father Michael
(36, farmer), mother Elizabeth (38, keeping
house), Florence (15), Andrew (15), Peter (11),
Edna (6), Bertha (4) and Michael (5 months). The
1900 Census shows him as 27, resident of Green
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
farmer, could read and write, living with wife
Emma (23), Jesse (4) and Lewis (2). The 1940
Census shows him as 51, native of Ohio,
divorced, formerly of Winchester in Adams Co OH
and a patient in the Asylum. The Death
Certificate shows him as 57 (b. August 12, 1889),
committed from Adams County OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, divorced, suffered from Psychosis
with Cerebral Arteriosclerosis and died of
1936
1896
9286*
1008
Adams
Noble
1932 Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
1880
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on April 7, 1936.
Admission Records show him as 51, resident of
Marion Township in Noble Co OH, farmer,
Methodist and suicidal. Admitted January 28,
1880. The 1850 Census shows him as 21,
resident of Seneca Township in Noble Co OH,
naitve of Ohio, laborer, living with Garland (45,
farmer), Sarah (36), Joseph (19, farmer), Unis
(14), Nancy (12), Marlin (10), Elizabeth (8),
William (6), Jane (4) and Martha (1 month). The
1880 Census shows him as 51, former farmer,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows he died
April 28, 1896. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
77
489
Name
Born
Died
M Ruffner
Angus
1812
1881
M Ruggles
Scott
1868
1912
Patient #
1131
5688*
County
Gallia
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1881 Admission Records show him as 69 or 70,
1911
resident of Ohio Township in Gallia Co OH, coal
miner & farmer, divorced and Baptist. Admitted
February 22, 1881. The 1850 Census shows him
as 38, resident of Guyan Township in Gallia Co
OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living with wife
Elizabeth (33) and Catherine (15). The 1860
Census shows him as 48, resident of Guyan
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with wife Elizabeth (39) and several other people.
The 1870 Census shows him as 54, resident of
Ohio Township in Gallia Co OH, native of West
Virginia, coal digger, wife Elizabeth (52, keeping
house), and children Elias Caldwell (13, day
laborer) and Sophia Caldwell (16). The 1880
Census shows him as 68, resident of Ohio
Township in Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, mained
or crippled or bedridden, boarder and living with
John Mayner (72, farmer) and wife family. The
A
l
G Records
B k are
h missing.
b i lTheJ191014
Admission
Census shows him as 42, resident of Washington
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
coal miner,widower, could read and write, living
with step son Ralph Turvey (17, coal miner) and
step son John (12). Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 22, 1912. The Death Certificate
shows him as 45 (b. 1876[?]), committed from
Lawrence County OH, native of US, coal miner,
widower, suffered from Parenchymatous and died
of Dementia Paralytica on September 22, 1912
and buried Seoptember 24, 1912. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralyticae and burial on September 24, 1912.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
535
Name
Born
Died
F Running
Eliza
1843
1927
2
615
M Rush
John
3
773
F Russell
Annie
1919
1881
1952
Patient #
6152*
2971
County
Noble
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1922 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1895
Census shows her as 67, resident of Noble Co
OH, native of Ireland and living with brother
William Hall. Ohio Deaths shows she died August
21, 1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on April
Admission Records show him as unknown age,
resident of Pebble Township in Piker Co OH,
native of Virginia, transferred from County
Infirmary, laborer, single, no education, unknown
religion, violent and homicidal. Admitted March
19, 1895. The 1900 Census shows him as 45,
born in 1855, native of West Virginia, former
laborer, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 37,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
September 28, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Acute Dysentery and
Has headstone with name and dates. There is
an Addie Russell (8114*, Franklin, 1937)
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
449
159
Name
Born
Died
M Russell
George
1858
1910
M Russell
Levi
1841
1889
Patient #
5303
1901
County
Lawrence
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Headstone missing. Admission Records show
1887
him as 51, resident of Ironton in Upper Township
in Lawrence Co OH, native of Lawrence Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, 110 lbs., black
hair, gray eyes, 5' 5 1/2", laborer, single, common
education, Protestant, violent and suicidal.
Admitted June 23, 1909. The 1870 Census shows
him as 14, resident of Mason Township in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Vinton (37), mother Elizabeth (31), Evaline (16),
Calvin (15), Mary (10), Myrta (8), Vinton (5) and
??? (1). The 1880 Census shows him as 22,
resident of Mason Township in Lawrence Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Vinton (49,
farmer), mother Elizabeth (46, keeping house),
Mary (20), Myrtie (18), Vinton (14), Celia (11),
Edward (8), Addie (8) and Reuben (3). Ohio
Deaths shows he died February 5, 1910. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on February 9,
1910
Admission Records show him as 46, resident of
Noble Township in Noble Co OH, farmer,
unknown religion, and dangerous. Admitted
January 18, 1889. The 1880 Census shows him
as 39, resident of Buffalo Township in Noble Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single, living with
brother Samuel (27, farmer) and family. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows he
died March 17, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
497
Name
Born
Died
F Russell
Maria
1855
1924
Patient #
2345*
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
2
544
F Russell
Susan
1880
1928
6325*
Gallia
1923
2
621
F Rust
Bertha
1875
1935
7573*
Lawrence
1933
Census shows her as 45 (b. February 1855),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 64 and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died June 18, 1924. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on June 19, 1924.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as Susie, 40, resident of
Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, servant, could read and write, living with S.
Samuel Denney (67, Baptist preacher) and
Mahala (64). Ohio Deaths shows she died July
16, 1928. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on July
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 45, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Kentucky, could read
and write, living with husband James (66,
teamster) and Edward (39, laborer). The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on March 5, 1935.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
664
392
493
Name
Born
Died
M Rust John
A.
1862
1923
F Rutter
Belle
1873
F Rutter
Sarah
Patient #
6866*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1918 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 23, resident of Elizabeth
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, laborer, idiotic, living with mother Jemima
(56, keeping house) and William (27, laborer).
The 1900 Census shows him as 38, single, could
not read or write and a patient in the Lawrence
County Infirmary. The 1910 Census shows him
as 48, single, native of Ohio, could not read or
write and a patient in the Lawrence County
Infirmary. The 1920 Census shows him as
unknown age, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died February 22,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial on
1916
1923
2901:
4725*
Athens:
Athens
6295*
Athens
1896: 1910 Admission Records show her as 23, resident of
1923
Trimble Township in Athens Co, married, no
education, Catholic, housewife, no children and
admitted June 19, 1896. Second Admission
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
her as 27 (b. February 1873), native of Ohio,
married, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1901 Columbus City Directory
shows a Belle as a milliner. The 1906 Columbus
City Directory shows a Belle as a dressmaker.
The 1910 Census shows her as 37 and a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died
August 17, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows she died December 21, 1923. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on December 21, 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
320
Name
Born
Died
F Ryan
Jane
1854
1911
Patient #
4593
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1909 Admission Records show her as 55, resident of
2
654
F Sally
Gertrude
1921
1938
6621*
Scioto
1926
2
676
M Salters
Harvey B.
1853
1923
3333
Lawrence
1897
Union Township in Ross Co OH, gray hair, brown
eyes, 111 lbs., 5' 4", Protestant, violent with 4
children youngest 14. Admitted January 29, 1909.
The 1910 Census shows her as 55, single, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died March 10, 1911.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Aortic Regurgitation and burial on March 11,
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows her as 9, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died December 26, 1938. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Strangulation from
mucous & phlegm in throat and burial on
Admission Records show him as about 44,
resident of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH,
had been in Pennitentiary Asylum for bigamy,
married, unknown education, and unknown
religion. Admitted December 27, 1897. The 1870
Census shows a Harvey as 14, resident of Milton
Township in Jackson Co OH, living with father
Ezra (40, furnace worker), mother Susan (40,
keeping house), Thomas (18), William (13),
Susan (11), John (7), Jesse (4), Peter (2) and
servant Melinda Dewey (18). The 1900 Census
shows him as 46, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 57, married and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1920 Census shows him as 66, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows he died October 17, 1923.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Ch i M
diti
db i l
O t b 18
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
333
Name
Born
F Sams
Mary E.
Died
1911
Patient #
4901*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto
n
1911 Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
28, 1911. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Dementia Paralyticae and burial on
December 26, 1911.
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1910 Census shows himas 57, resident of Bern
Township in Athens Co OH, native of West
Virginia, laborer, second marriage, could not read
or write, living with wife Carrie (24), Vergie (2) and
Orpha (1 month). The 1920 Census shows him as
70, resident of Bern Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Virginia, farmer, could not read or write,
wife Carrie (36) Jenzil (12),Theodore (8), Stella
(5) and Clarence (3). The US Army Register of
Enlistments shows a James Sanders, 21, of
Jefferson Co VA, dark complexion, 5' 7 1/2",
enlisted February 9, 1874 in New Orleans, illegible
unit, and discharged October 9, 1895. Ohio
Deaths shows he died October 11, 1925. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
2
704
M Sanders
James
1850
1925
7969*
Athens
1925
1
218
F Sanders
Jane
1875
1903
3750
Lawrence
1902 Admission Records show her as 27, resident of
Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, blue eyes, brown hair, housewife,
separated, no education, no religion, 5 children
youngest 13 months, maternal uncle insane.
Admitted December 26, 1902. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
April 2, 1903. The Asylum Grave Book shows
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
219
971
Name
Born
Died
M Sanders
Noah D.
1872
1893
M Sandker
George
1870
1944
Patient #
2731*
9742*
County
Lawrence
Hamilton
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1935
Census shows him as 8, resident of Mason
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with his father George (55, farmer), mother
Mary (48, housekeeper), America (27), Lucinda
(20), Winna (15), John (14), Rhoda (11), and
Joshua (7). The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 12, resident of Cincinnati in
Hamilton Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Bernard (40, store clerk), mother Mary (37,
keeping house), Theresa (6), Frank (4) and
Joseph (5 months). The 1900 Census shows him
as 30, native of Ohio, former barber, could not
read or write and a patient in the Longview
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 67,
former resident of Hamilton Co OH, native of
Ohio, married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died February 14, 1944. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arterioscleratis Gangrene of the extreme ??? and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
995
3
Name
Born
Died
M Sansone
Pietro
1894
1945
F Saparitis
Mary
1880
Patient #
11543*
County
Belmont
Yr Admitted Comments
1945 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 36, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Italy, not naturalized,
immigrated in 1920, shoe repairer, could read and
write, living with wife Rose (29), Josephine (11
months) and brother-in-law Tony Ruggueri (24,
telegraph operator). The US Naturalization Index
shows a Pietro as 47, naturalized 6 June 1941,
resident of 116th St. in Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co
OH and a native of Italy. The Death Certificate
shows him as about 58 (b. 1887), committed from
Belmont County OH, native of Italy, father John,
mother Antonia (Toseko), laborer, single and died
of Acute Tuberculous Pneumonia on June 19,
1945 and buried June 30, 1945. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Acute
Tuberculosis Pneumonia and burial on June 30,
194
Could be Mary A. Steincepher (#499, Adams,
1875) The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
May 19, 1880.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
982
Name
M Saufferer
William
Born
Died
1881
1944
Patient #
8404*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 29, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, shoe factory
laster, single, could read and write, living with
father John (54, cigar maker), mother Elizabeth
(57), George (32, show factory laster) and John
(30, shoe factory laster). The World War I Draft
Registration shows him as 36, born 1881, resident
of Scioto Co OH and a bartender. The 1920
Censuss shows him as 39, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, shoe factory
laster, could read and write, living with father John
(67, cigar maker), mother Elizabeth (63) and
George (42). The 1930 Census shows him as 47,
born 1883, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
him as 57, native of Ohio, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died August
13, 1944. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as General Paralysis of the Insane and
b i l
A
t 15 1944
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
699
Name
F Saum
Martha
Jane
Born
Died
1857
1943
Patient #
4511:
7821*
County
Fairfield:
Fairfield
Yr Admitted Comments
1908: 1935 Admission Records show her as 50, resident of
Richland Township in Fairfield Co OH, native of
Ohio, housewife, married, common education,
Lutheran, gray hair, gray eyes, 5' 3", 114 1/2 lbs.,
no children, sister and brother insane, and
husband Henry of Thornville and brother William
Mechling of Glenford. Admitted April 8, 1908. Readmission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows her as 3, resident of Hopewell
Township in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Shepard (35, farmer), Lydia (36), Leah
(19), Adaline (16), Jonas (15), William (13), Levi
(11), Lydia (9), Catherine (7) and Allen (5). The
1870 Census shows her as 13, resident of
Hopewell Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Shepard (51, farmer),
mother Liddie (50, keeping house), Leah (30),
Adeline (29), Jonas (27), Levi (22), Liddie (19),
Elizabeth (17), Shepard (15) and Louisa (10).
The 1880 Census shows her as 23, resident of
Hopewell Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Ohi
i l li i
ith f th Sh
d (63
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
333
637
Name
Born
Died
M Saunders
George
W.
1825
1902
F Saunders
Lillie
1882
1937
Patient #
3876
7860*
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Gallia
1901 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
Gallia
him as 76, a resident of Harrison Township in
Gallia Co OH, a native of Virginia, but for 63 years
a resident of Ohio, education poor, Protestant, a
farmer, good disposition and habits, no parental
insanity, existing attack of six or eight months of
unknown cause but judged suffering from acute
mania and noisy. “He wanted to borrow a gun,
will need watching.” Admitted to the Asylum on
May 8, 1901. Saunders is listed in the 1900
Census as a 73 year old white male born in March
1827, married with two children, living in Harrison
Township in Gallia Co OH, a native of Virginia, a
farmer, could read and speak English but could
not write, and rented the farm. Graves
Registration (ACRec) shows him in the 36th OVI,
Company D, as a Private from August 5, 1861
through July 27, 1865. He was born in 1825 or
1823 in Ohio and died April 20, 1902. The Ohio
Roster indicates he entered the service at 38 on
August 5, 1861 and mustered out as a veteran on
July 27, 1865. This information is confirmed by
Th
N ti Records
l P k Sarei missing.
’ Ci il The
W 1930
S ldi
Admission
1935
Census shows her as 48, resident of Gallipolis in
Gallia Co OH, native of West Virginia, cleaning
woman, married, could read and write, living with
Charlie (17), James (4) and Phillip Harold (29).
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tubercuolsis and burial on June 11,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
497
439
Name
Born
Died
M Sanderso
n John #1
1856
1913
F Savage
Emma
1863
1919
Patient #
2159*
1531
County
Clinton
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Headstone missing. The Admissions Index
1885
shows him as Sanderson. Admission Records
are missing. The 1860 Census shows him as 4,
resident of Green Township in Clinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Joel (34, farmer),
mother Olive (32), Nancy (12), Robert (10), Frank
(8), Silas (6), Silva (1), M. Gilotch (22, farm
laborer), Absolem Dudly (26, farm laborer), David
Gillespy (28, day laborer), Morris Moody (30, day
laborer), John Bellen (22, engineer), E. Trainun
(22, engineer) and Matlide Lofferty (19, servant).
The 1870 Census shows him as 14, resident of
Green Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm worker, living with father Joel (40, farmer),
mother Olive (43, keeping house), Melissa (20),
Frank (18, farm worker), Silas (16, farm worker),
Elmer (8), Helen Cerdelo (16, domestic servant)
and Levi Ames (20, farm worker). The 1880
Census shows him as 24, resident of Green
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
worker, living with father Joel (54, farmer), mother
Olive (53, keeping house) and Elmer (17, farm
k ) Ohi
D thshow
h her hi
S d of
Admission
Records
as 22, resident
Adams Township in Washington Co OH, native of
Ohio, housewife and teacher, married, high school
education, Protestant with 1 child of 10
months.Admitted July 3, 1885. The 1900 Census
shows her as 37, native of Ohio, married with one
child, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 47,
married with one child, could not read or write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died May 19, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Inanition and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
187
163
Name
F Savage
Ida
Born
Died
1872
1900
Patient #
3462
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1900 Admission Records show her as 29, resident of
Clinton
Union Township in Clinton Co OH, formerly of
Fayetteville OH, single, Catholic and had been in
Dayton Asylum. Admitted November 8, 1900. The
1880 Census shows her as 9, resident of Green
Township in Brown Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father John (32, farmer), mother Mary (30,
keeping house), Sarah (7), Mary (5), Bernadette
(2) and Genevieve (1). The 1900 Census shows
her as 28 (b. February 1872), resident of
Wilmington OH, native of Ohio, single, could read
and write, living with mother Mary (65), Bernadette
(22), Genevieve (21) and Lucy (13). The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
December 1, 1900. The Asylum Grave Book
M Saxton
John
1889
2044*
1888 Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Clinton
2
956
M Scenczy
John
1870
1942
8444*
Cuyahoga
Removed
340
F Schaffer
Mary
XXXX
1912
XXXX
XXXX
1928
XXXX
Athens County Death Records shows he died
June 7, 1889. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on June 7, 1889.
Admission Records are missing. The 1930
Census shows him as 60, native of Hungary,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The 1940
Census shows him as 70, native of Hungary,
married and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died November 21, 1942. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Lobar
Pneumonia and burial on November 24, 1942.
Removed 10-16-1913 by Lowery.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
872
Name
M Schallers
Ellis
2
673
M Schell
Fred B.
1
83
F Schneider
Hettie
2
646
M Schneider
Joseph
#3
Born
Died
1868
1936
Patient #
5060
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission Records show him as 39, resident of
1923
7589*
Washingto
n
1923
1852
1890
1813
Pike
1887
1858
1922
6742*
Athens
1917
Rittsburg in Scioto Co OH, native of Pennsylvania,
5' 63/4", 159 lbs., structural worker, single,
primary education, Lutheran, dangerous, and had
been shot in the head. Admitted November 22,
1907. The 1910 Census shows him as 49,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as 51,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 61,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows him as 22, resident of Marietta
OH, native of Ohio, roll mill worker and boarding
the with Thomas Saviers Family. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 2, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Paralylicae and burial on June 4, 1923.
Admission Records show her as 35, resident of
Mifflin Township in Pike Co OH, native of Ohio,
domestic, single, no education, no religion, mother
and sister insane, and no children. The 1873
Cincinnati City Directory shows her as a servant.
Admitted June 13, 1887. The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died June 21,
1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
June 21, 1890.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows him as 62, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died February 1, 1922. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage (Arterio Sclerosis) and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
2
664
F Schneider
Mary A.
1855
1940
2
527
F Schneider
Matilda
1856
1926
Patient #
1041
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1880
Could be Mary (#2689*, Lawrence, 1884) or
Mary (#4407. Monroe, 1907) The 1910 Census
shows her as 56, single, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 65, single, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 75, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died February 5, 1940. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
Headstone missing. Admission Records show
her as 24, resident of Salem Township in Monroe
Co OH, working in Wheeling West Virginia,
formerly of Charington OH, hired help, single and
Catholic. Admitted October 30, 1880. The 1910
Census shows her as 34, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows has as 63, single, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows she died November 23, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cerebral
Hemorrhage and burial on November 26, 1926.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
554
435
Name
Born
Died
F Schroder
Mary
Jane
1844
1929
F Schuwalte
r Maria
1840
Patient #
1116
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1881 Admission Records show her as 37, resident of
Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH, had been
treated at New Martinsville WV, house servant,
single and Methodist. Admitted August 10, 1881.
The 1870 Census shows her as 24, resident of
Ohio Township in Monroe Co OH, native of West
Virginia, living with mother Elizabeth (56, keeping
house), William (32, steamboat hand), Thomas
(22, steamboat hand), Susan (16) and Sarah (11).
The 1910 Census shows her as 66, single, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylujm. The
1920 Censu shows her as 75, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows she died February 16, 1929. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on February 19, 1929.
1919
3322
Ross
1899 Admission Records show her as about 60, native
of Ross Co OH, transferred from County
Infirmary, no education, no religion and husband
deserted her. Admitted October 13, 1899.Ohio
Marriages shows a Maria Chester married George
Shoewalter on May 30, 1878 in Ross Co OH. The
1880 Census shows a Maria Shuwalter, 30,
resident of Springfield Township in Ross Co OH,
native of Ohio, keeping house, living with husband
George (25, laborer) and mother Mary Chester
(59). The 1900 Census shows her as 60 (b.
1840), native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows her as 71, could not read or write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died February 3, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Inanition and burial on
F b
5 1919
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
1
114
M Scott
John
1
276
F Scott
Julia
1
44
F Scott
Mary
1
199
F Scott
Sarah A.
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
1884
1852
1907
2278*
Jackson
1890
198*
Adams
1874
1884
1836
1901
Could be John W. (868;, Belmont, 1879) or
John (1134, Belmont, 1881 and 1511, Belmont,
1884) The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
August 7, 1884.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 48 and a patient In the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
July 30, 1907. Private marker installed April 20,
Headstone missing. Could be Mary E. (#101,
Guernsey, 1874) or Mary E. (#1105, Morgan,
1881) The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died December 19, 1884.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records are missing. Admitted March
23, 1874 from Dayton Asylum. The 1880 Census
indicates her as Sarah A., 44 and widow. The
1900 Census indicates her as 64, (b. February
1836), single, native of Ohio, parents natives of
Ireland, could read and write. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
August 10, 1901. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on August 10, 1901.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
417
395
Name
Born
Died
F Scott
Tressie
1898
1918
M Search
Cornelius
1827
1906
Patient #
5463*
4489
County
Gallia
Muskingum
Yr Admitted Comments
1916 BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1904
1910 Census shows her as Tressa, 12, mulatto,
Raccoon Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with mother Laura Monyose (36,
washerwoman), Emma (14) and Elsie (9) and
Parthena (80). Ohio Deaths shows she died
February 24, 1918. The Death Certificate show
her as 20 (b. 1897), colored, committed from
Gallia County OH, native of US, single and died of
Pulmonary Tuberculosis on February 24, 1918
and buried February 26, 1918. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on February 26, 1918.
Admission Records show him as 76, resident of
Falls Township in Muskingum Co OH, native of
Muskingum Co OH, transferred from County
Infirmary, carpenter, single, fair education, and
Methodist. Admitted August 24, 1904. The 1880
Census shows him as 56, resident of Zanesville in
Muskingum Co OH, native of New Jersey and a
carpenter. The 1900 Census shows him as 73,
born 1827, resident of Falls Township in
Muskingum Co OH, native of Ohio, and in the
County Infirmary. The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died April 17, 1906.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 19,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Removed
299
Name
M Searls
Enos
Born
Died
XXXX
1899
Patient #
XXXX
County
XXXX
Yr Admitted Comments
XXXX
Removed 10-21-1899. The Athens Messenger &
Herald, Aug. 24, 1899, page 5, column 2 "Uncle
Enos" Dead. Enos J. Searls, a patient in the state
hospital died Saturday of apoplexy. "Uncle Enos"
as he was familiarly known to the people of
Athens, carried the hospital mail for several years
and his hearty good natured laugh and jovial
manner made him many friends about the
institution and about town. His home was in
Clermont Co OH. The deceased was a soldier in
the civil war and he was buried in the hospital
cemetery under the auspices of the Golden Post
G. A. R. on Tuesday evening.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
749
231
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
M Seaton
Henry
1858
1929
950: 4705
M Secoy
Charles
1834
1893
2777*
County
Belmont:
Belmont
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1879: 1905 BLACK. Admission Records show him as 21 and
1893
resident of Pultney Township in Belmont Co OH.
Admitted August 18, 1879. Re-admitted
September 11, 1905 as about 47, resident of
Richland Township in Belmont Co OH, and
previously at "Athens Insane Asylum, transferred
from Columbus State Hospital from there to…The
County Infirmary." The 1860 Census shows him
as mulatto, 2, resident of Rostravor Township in
Westmoreland Co PA, native of Pennsylvania,
living with father Samuel (54, day laborer), mother
Elizabeth (37), Robert (14), Louisa (8) and Jessee
(6). The 1870 Census shows him as white, 18,
resident of Titusville PA, native of Pennsylvania,
laborer and living with Mary Alkins family. The
1880 Census shows him as black, 23, native of
Pennsylvania, barber, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 43,
white, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows him as black,
61, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 21,
1929
Th Records
A l
Gare missing.
B k The
h 1880
f
Admission
Census shows him as 46, resident of Portsmouth
in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, drayman, living
with wife Sarah (47, keeping house) and grandson
Charles McAfee (5). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows he died November 3, 1893.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
November 4, 1893.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
538
Name
Born
Died
F Secoy
Margaret
1858
1927
Patient #
4848*
County
Meigs
1
145
F Secoy
Sarah
1833
1896
2268*
Scioto
1
334
F Sedgwick
Adelia
1857
1912
3265:
4364:
4916*
Athens:
Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1911 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1891
1899: 1906:
1911
Census shows her as 62 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died October 6,
1927. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on October 8,
Headstone missing. Admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 47,
resident of Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house, living with husband Charles
(46, drayman) and grandson Charles McAfee (5).
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows she died August 7, 1896. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 24, 1896.
Admission Records show her as 42, resident of
Bern Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
housekeeper, single, limited education,
Protestant, violent and no children. Admitted May
25, 1899. Re-admitted November 23, 1906 as 49,
resident of Bern Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, blue eyes, 110 lbs., 5' 2", house
work, single, limited education, Methodist, a
cousin insane, had been at Athens Asylum at age
42, and no children. Re-admission Records are
missing. The 1880 Census shows an A. Delilia as
19, resident of Goshen Township in Tuskawaras
Co OH, native of Ohio, single, living with father
Lewis (49, steamboat worker), mother Mattie (47,
keeping house), Flora (13), Mary (10) and Henry
(4). The 1910 Census shows her as 52, resident
of Athens in Athens Co OH and a boarder with
Lucy Shirley. Ohio Deaths shows she died
January 1, 1912. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and
b i l
J
2 1912
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
393
Name
Born
Died
F Seifert
Mary
1845
1916
Patient #
County
142: 1681: Scioto:
1898*
Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1874: 1886: Admission Records show her as 29, married and
in Dayton Asylum since September 1873 and
1888
transferred. Admitted February 26, 1874. Readmitted August 30, 1886 from the County
Infirmary. Re-admisstion Records are missing.
Ohio Deaths shows she died December 7, 1916.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Uraemia and burial on December 11, 1916.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as T Richard, 31 (b. January
1862), resident of Cincinnati in Hamilton Co OH,
native of Germany, immigrated in 1881, music
teacher, could read and write, living with wife
Catherine (35), Louise (11), Oscar (3) and Albert
(1). The 1910 Census shows him as 48, resident
of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH, native of
Germany, naturalized in 1882, piano and organ
salesman, could read and write, living with wife
Catherine (46), Louisa (21), Richard O. (13) and
Albert (11). The 1920 Census shows him as 59,
resident of Clay Township in Scioto Co OH, native
of Saxony, music store keeper, wife Catherine
(55) and children Albert (21) and A--- (18). The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on March 26, 1934.
2
823
M Seiler
Richard P.
1862
1934
9522*
Scioto
1934
1
519
M Severbeck
Jacob
1858
1914
5730*
Franklin
1912 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 52, native of Germany,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on June 30, 1914.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
759
M Seward
Robert
1868
1929
1
274
F Sexton
Harriett
1853
1907
2986
Gallia
1897
2
411
F Shacklefor
d Jane
1835
1917
3965*
Fairfield
1904
No in Admissions Index as Robert, but could be
Rollo (3909, Perry, 1901) The 1920 Census
shows him as 52, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died July 17, 1929. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Carbuncle
of the Back and burial on July 18, 1929.
Admission Records show her as 44, resident of
Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, single, poor education, Protestant,
violent and no children. Admitted April 9, 1897.
The 1860 Cenus shows her as 6, resident of
Springfield Townsghip in Gallia Co OH, native of
Ohio, living iwth father George (49), Elizabeth
(43), William (15), Sarah (14), Margaret (12) and
Mary (9). The 1880 Census shows her as 26,
resident of Springfield Township in Gallia Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, insane, could not read or
write, living with mother Elizabeth (63, keeping
house) and James (19, farmer). The 1900 Census
shows her as 47, native of Ohio, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died May 15, 1907. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b Admission
i l
M Records
17 1907are missing. The
BLACK.
Admissions Index shows her as Shackleford. The
1910 Census shows her as 75, native of Ohio and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her
as Shackleford and died October 29, 1917. The
Asylum Grave Book shows her as Shackelford,
cause of death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and
burial on November 1, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
810
626
Name
Born
Died
M Shaffer
Charles
1871
1933
F Shaffer
Elizabeth
1848
1936
Patient #
2464*
5386*
County
Highland
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1916
Census shows him as 29 (b. 1871), single, native
of Ohio, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 41,
married, native of Ohio, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 37, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 58,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Hemorrhage from Gastral Uncer and
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 72, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia and
burial on March 13, 1936.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
3
388
1061
Name
Born
Died
M Shaffer
Isaac L.
1851
1905
M Shaffer
James
1876
1956
Patient #
County
1449: 1738 Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1884: 1886 Admission Records show him as 33, resident of
Salem Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, farmer, married, limited education,
Protestant, violent and threatening. Admitted
January 23, 1884. Re-admitted March 17, 1886.
The 1870 Census shows him as 19, resident of
Harmer Township in Highland Co OH, native of
Ohio, farm worker, living with father Eli (53,
auctioneer), mother Maria (50, keeping house),
Henry (17, farm worker), Jane (15), William (12,
farm worker), Louisanna (9), Agustin (7) and John
(26, carpenter). The same Census shows him as
18, resident of Salem Township in Highland Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm hand and living with the
Jacob Landess family. The 1880 Census shows
him as 29, resident of Salem Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, farmer, living
with wife Altha (24, keeping house) and Theodore
(11 months). The 1900 Census shows him as 48,
native of Ohio, former farmer, married, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index
to Athens County Death Records shows him as
Sh
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1905
Th Not
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dates.
Admissions Index. Admission Records are
missing. The US Army Register of Enlistments for
1905 shows a James C. as 25, born in Coshocton
in Coshocton Co OH, laborer, enlisted at Peoria in
Company I of the cavalry and was discharged
without honor January 26, 1908.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
502
Name
F Shaffer
Tillie
Born
Died
Patient #
County
1844
1924
987: 3339
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1880: 1899 Admission Records show her as 33, resident of
Harmer Township in Highland Co OH, married to
a farmer, member of the Christian Church and
had one or more children. Admitted May 17,
1880. Re-admitted November 15, 1899 as 55,
resident of Liberty Township in Highland Co OH,
transferred from County Infirmary, married,
unknown education, unknown children. The 1900
Census shows her as 55, native of Ohio, married,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 66,
married with no children, could not read or write
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census
shows her as 76, married, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
793
Name
Born
Died
F Shane
Dorothy
1896
1959
Patient #
County
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
Has headstone with name and dates. Not in
Admissions Index. The 1900 Census shows her
as 3, resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father H.B. (27, cigar
maker) and mother Ida (27). The 1910 Census
shows her as 13, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Harry Edward (37, salesman), mother Ida (38)
and Marian (8). The 1920 Census shows her as
23, resident of Cleveland in Cuyahoga Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write, living
with Father Harry (46, cigar store manager),
mother Ida (46) and Marian (18, electric company
clerk). The 1930 Census shows her as 32,
resident of Steubenville in Monroe Co OH, native
of Ohio, single, could read and write, living with
father Harry (48, salesman), mother Ida (48),
brother-in-law David Brady (38, furniture
manager), sister Marian (28) and David (1). The
1940 Census shows her as 42, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
698
680
Name
Born
Died
M Shannon
Henry
1863
1925
F Shaone
Safrina
1886
1941
Patient #
County
1829:
2525*:
2820*:
3169
Athens:
Athens:
Athens:
Athens
8186*
Cuyahoga
Yr Admitted Comments
1886: 1891: Admission Records show him as 22, resident of
1893:1896 Bern Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
1937
farmer, single, no education, Methodist and
violent. Admitted August 17, 1886. Re-admitted
September 16, 1896 as 33, farmer, single, fair
education, Protestant and violent. The 1870
Census shows him as 7, resident of Bern
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Lorenzo (49, farmer), mother Mary (46,
keeping house), Salista (18), Samuel (16, farm
laborer), Rachel (14) and Theresa (5). The 1900
Census shows him as 37 (b. September 1863),
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 47, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 56, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
May 4, 1925. The Asylum Grave Book shows
f d Records
th
Diare
b missing.
t M llitThe 1920
db i l
Admission
Census shows her as 34, native of Ohio, divorced,
could read and write and a patient in the Lima
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 34,
native of Ohio, divorced, could read and write and
a patient in the Lima Asylum. The 1930 Census
shows her as 47, native of Hungary, divorced,
could not read or write and a patient in the Lima
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 57,
native of Italy, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died September 14,
1941. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Strepocoscic Cellulitis, right lower
extremity and burial on September 14, 1941.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
1040
1085
Name
Born
Died
M Sharp
Charles
1878
1950
M Shaw
Nelson
1901
1962
Patient #
3520
10716*
County
Vinton
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Has headstone with name and dates. US Army
1940
Deserter. Admission Records show him as 21,
resident of Vinton Township in Vinton Co OH,
laborer, single, "was in the 1st US Heavy Artillery."
Admitted March 24, 1899. The Army Register of
Enlsitments shows him as 21, from Vinton Co OH,
farmer, brown eyes, light brown hair, ruddy
complexion, enlisted 15 July 1898 at Indianapolis
in the 1st Artillery and deserted on 9 January
1899. The 1940 Census shows him as 62, single
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 2, resident of Nile
Township in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with mother Sarah (30, Garoline (12), Theodore
(10), Frank (9) and Elza (4). The 1910 Census
shows him as 12, resident of Portsmouth in Scioto
Co OH, native of Ohio, living with mother Sarah
(41, widowed), Garlina (22, domestic), Theodore
(21, laborer), Frank (19, shoe factory worker),
Elza (15), Charlie (9) and boarder Bertha Kiser.
The 1920 Census shows him as 20, resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, shoe
factory worker, could read and write, living with
mother Sarah (50), Theodore (31, street worker),
Frank (29, shoe factory worker), Charles (18,
shoe factory worker) and boarder Earl Kinnison.
The 1930 Census shows him as 30, resident of
Portsmouth in Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, shoe
factory worker, single, could read and write, living
with mother Sarah (60), Theodore (41, brick
helper), Frank (39, show factory worker) and
b d Willi
V ki k Ohi D th h
hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
300
200
Name
Born
Died
F Sheeley
Emma
1869
1909
M Sheen
George
1891
Patient #
3485
County
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1901 Admission Records show her as 30, resident of
Monroe Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio, no occuparion, single, no education, no
religion, slightly violent and no children. Admitted
January 5, 1901. The 1880 Census shows her as
10, resident of Monroe Township in Adams Co
OH, native of Ohio, living with father John (49,
farmer), mother Roseann (49, keeping house),
Lewis (23, farmer), John (22, farmer), Daniel (20,
farmer), William (18, farmer), Samuel (17,
farmer), Henry (15, farmer), Davis (12, farmer),
Charley (8) and Ida (5). The 1900 Census shows
her as 31 (b. February 1869), single, could read
but not write, living with mother Rosanna (67,
widow), Daniel (43, farmer), Edith Graham (26),
Norman Graham (29, farmer) and Oscar Graham
(2). Ohio Deaths shows she died December 9,
1909. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
d
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i l Asylum
D Grave
b 10
Not th
in Admissions
Index.
Book shows burial on September 22, 1891.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
2
476
F Sheets
Ada
1860
1922
1355:
1776:
2044*:
2378*:
2680*:
2865:
2944:
3292: 4670
Morgan:
Morgan:
Morgan:
Morgan
1
176
F Shelby
Martha
1849
1900
3299
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1883: 1886:
1888: 1891:
1894: 1896:
1896:1899:
1909
1899
Admission Records show her as 25, resident of
McConnelsville in Morgan Township in Morgan Co
OH, housekeeper, single, Methodist and violent.
Admitted December 5, 1883. Re-admitted March
3, 1887 having been discharged in April 1884.
Next 3 Re-admission Records are missing. Readmitted March 10, 1896 having been discharged
in November 1894. Re-admitted November 26,
1896 having been discharged in November 1896.
Re-admitted August 16, 1899 as 40, resident of
Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH, no occupation,
single, fair education, Protestant, had been
discharged in November 1898, violent and no
children. Re-admitted November 8, 1909 as 51,
resident of Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH,
native of McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH, 5' 4",
140 lbs., gray eyes, black hair, housekeeper,
common education, Protestant and suicidal. The
1870 Census shows her as 11, resident of
McConnelsville OH, native of Ohio, living with
father Daniel (43, laborer), mother Kate (45,
keeping house), Albert (22, laborer), Martha (19),
Milli
(9) Records
d Lid Stshow
t (20
) of
Th
Admission
her as 50, tnative
Adams Co OH, housewife, married, limited
education, no religion, suicidal, homicidal and
violent. Admitted September 22, 1899. The 1880
Census shows her as 31, resident of Scott
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio,
keeping house, could not read or write, living with
husband W.A. (34, farmer), Eliza (3), James (67,
farmer), Margaret (66, keeping house) and
Rebecca (35). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died March 27, 1900. The
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
837
Name
Born
Died
F Shelton
Nancy
1895
1968
Patient #
5829*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1920 BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates.
2
737
M Sheridan
Michael P.
1870
1928
6197*
Lawrence
1914
2
488
F Sheron
Eliza
1853
1923
2434*
Pike
1892
The 1920 Census shows her as 25, resident of
Rendville in Perry Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with husband George (26,
coal miner), Margaret (5), George (3) and Dorothy
(7 months). The 1930 Census shows her as 35,
native of Ohio, married, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 49, native of Ohio, married and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 73,
former resident of Perry Co OH, married and died
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 40, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, retail grocery
salesman, could read and write, and a boarder.
The 1920 Census shows him as 47, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died January 13, 1928. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on January 16, 1928.
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows her as 47 (b. April 1853), native of
Ohio, single, could not read or write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as
57, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 66
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
she died August 7, 1923. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Broncho
Pneumonia and burial on August 8, 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
388
831
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
F Sherrard
Mary
1851
1916
348: 4100
M Sherrick
Emanuel
1864
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Guernsey; 1874: 1904 Admission Records show her as 25, resident of
Cambridge Township in Guernsey Co OH,
Guernsey
common education, Presbyterian, husband
Joseph, had been in the Dayton Asylum three
years earlier. Admitted October 13, 1874.
Readmittance shows her as 53, resident of Wills
Township in Guernsey Co OH, housewife,
Protestant and formerly in Columbus Asylum.
Admitted December 14, 1904. The 1880 Census
shows her as 31, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
her as 59, native of Ohio, married with no
children, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died March
14, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial
1934
2425*
Hocking
1890 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 16, resident of Perry
Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
single, farmer, could not read or write, living with
mother Margaret (44, keeping house), Emma
(23), Isaac (21, laborer) and Lewis (5). The 1900
Census shows him as 36, native of Ohio, married
and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census
shows him as 47, native fo Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 56, native of Ohio, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1930
Census shows him as 66, married and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Intestinal Obstruction and burial
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
2
404
585
573
Name
Born
Died
M Sherrick
Frank
1856
1906
F Sherrick
Hannah
1859
M Sherrick
John
1887
Patient #
3633
County
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 44, resident of
Perry Township in Hocking Co OH, native of
Hocking Co OH, farmer, married, poor education,
Protestant, violent and homicidal. Admitted
November 18, 1899. The 1870 Census shows him
as 15, resident of Perry Township in Hocking Co
OH, native of Ohio, could not read or write, living
with father Isaac (39, farmer), mother Margaret
(34, keeping house), Sallie (16), Emiline (13),
Isaac (11), and Aaron (7). The 1900 Census
shows him as 44, native of Ohio, former farmer,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died September 22, 1906.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
1931
1917
3873*
4610
Hocking
Hocking
1903 Admission Records are missing. The 1920
1905
Census shows her as 61 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 71,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died October
11, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral hemorrhage and burial on
Admission Records show him as 18?, resident of
Perry Township in Hocking Co OH and the County
Infirmary, single, limited education, Protestant,
father (Isaac) committed October 13, 1902,
mother (Hannah) committed December 10, 1903,
admitted March 25, 1905. 1910 Census indicates
him as 23, single, native of Ohio, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died December 14, 1917. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Inanition
and burial on December 17, 1917.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
86
Name
F Sherwood
Comfort
Born
Died
1822
1890
Patient #
920
County
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1879 Admission Records show her as 57, resident of
Jackson (Pebble crossed out) Township in Pike
Co OH, husband died a year earlier, and
destructive. One of the witnesses at her Inquest
was B.J. Farmer, Superintendant of the Pike
County Infirmary. Admitted August 19, 1879. The
1850 Census shows her as 22, resident of District
165 in Monroe County OH, native of Ohio and
living with husband Johnsey (42, laborer). The
1860 Census shows her as 39, native of Ohio and
a patient in the Columbus Asylum. The 1880
Census shows her as 58, native of Virginia,
widow, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August 6, 1890. The
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
420
Name
Born
Died
M Shetley
Peter
1830
1908
Patient #
County
1345: 4940 Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1883: 1906 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Headstone missing.
Admission Records show him as 53, native of
Germany but in Ohio for 30 years, married, limited
education, no religion, a laborer, lively disposition,
had “used stimulants pretty freely,” good general
health but sleeps poorly, and sometimes violent.
He was admitted to the Asylum January 13, 1883
from Athens Co OH. Readmitted as Sheltey, 77
years old, native of Germany but in Ohio for 40
years, gray hair, brown eyes, 148 lbs., 5’4”,
brother George in Toledo, widower, limited
education, Protestant, farm hand, not very good
disposition, and intemperate habits. He was readmitted to the Asylum on December 21, 1906.
The Civil War Draft Registration shows him as 30,
resident of Rome Township in Athens Co OH,
mechanic and single.The Athens Co OH county
Commissioners Annual Report shows him as a
night watchman. The 1870 Census shows him as
30, resident of Fairfield Township in Washington
Co OH, native of Ohio, carpenter, living with wife
Harriet (25, keeping house), William (6), Julia (4)
dL
tt (1) Th 1880 C
h
hi
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
83
Name
M Shifflet
Delany
Born
Died
1826
1881
Patient #
1100
County
Muskingum
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as 54, resident of Zanesville, violent and
threatening. Admitted October 22, 1880. The 1850
Census shows a Delany as 22, resident of Bureau
County IL, native of Virginia, farmer, living with
wife Lydia (26) and Fanny (1 month). The 1860
Census shows this Delany as 34, resident of
Dover Township in Bureau County IL, native of
Virginia, laborer, living with wife Lydia (38),
Francis (10), Mary (8), Sarah (4) and Catherine
(1). The US Civil War Draft Registration for 1863
in dover township in Bureau County Illinois shows
him as 36, farmer and a native of Virginia. The
1880 Census shows him as 54, resident of Dover
Township in Bureau County Illinois, native of
Virginia, farmer, living with wife Lydia (59, keeping
house), Frank (18, farm hand), Catherine (21) and
Lillie Powell (5). The US Civil War Soldier
Records and Profiles shows this Delaney of
Freedom IL enlisting March 8, 1864 as a Private
in the 64th IVI Company I and mustering out July
11, 1865. This information is confirmed by the
A
i
Ci il W S ldi
Th N ti
l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
95
454
Name
Born
Died
M Shipman
William
1819
1883
M Shivener
James
1882
1910
Patient #
128*
5319
County
Scioto
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records are
1909
missing. The 1850 Census shows him as 32,
resident of Portsmouth, native of Virginia, clerk,
living with William Kenney (35, hardware
merchant) and family. The 1860 Census shows a
William as 37, resident of Washington Township,
native of Virginia, grocer, living with wife Catherine
(25), Frank (9) and Ida (6). The 1880 Census
shows him as 61, native of Virginia, former
merchant, married and a patient in the Asylum.
The Ohio Roster shows him as 41, enlisting
October 23, 1861 in the 1st OVLA Company L as
a Private and mustering out October 23, 1864.
This information is confirmed by The US Civil War
Soldier Records and Profiles, American Civil War
Soldiers and US Civil War Soldiers. The National
Archives Rolls show he enlisted October 23, 1861
at Portsmouth OH, mustered in February 18, 1862
at Camp Chase VA, 42, 5’ 6”, light complexion,
gray eyes, brown hair, born in Virginia, salesman,
$100 bounty, detailed to extra duty March 12 –
August 16, 1862 and mustered out October 22,
1862
tC d
C kshow
VA him
S as 27, resident of
Admission
Records
West Union in Jefferson Township in Adams Co
OH, native of the Township, 117 lbs., 5' 8", black
hair, black eyes, elevator operator, single,
common education, no religion, with a relative
John H. of West Union. Admitted July 21, 1909.
The 1910 Census shows him as 27, single, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on May 28,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
93
Name
Born
Died
F Shivlin
Anna
1835
1891
Patient #
2250*
County
Clinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1891 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
2
805
M Shivlin
Robert
1869
1932
2810*
Perry
1893
2
522
F Shoemake
r Mary A.
1853
1926
1685*
Adams
1886
Census shows her as 45, resident of Union
Township in Clinton Co OH, native of Ireland,
keeping house, disordered nerves, living with
husband Michael (46, laborer), John (18, laborer),
Frank (14, laborer), Robert (12), Catherine (10),
Elizabeth (8) and Anna (5). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows she died February
22, 1891. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial
Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 30 (b. October 1869),
native of Ohio, former laborer, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows him as 41, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
him as 50, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 60, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died
November 29, 1932. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Skull Fracture and burial
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 67 and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died June 16,
1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arteriosclerosis and burial on June 17,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
70
642
Name
Born
Died
M Shores
Stephen
R.
1815
1880
F Shorts
Annie
1857
1937
Patient #
1093
4046
County
Belmont
Muskingum
Yr Admitted Comments
1880 Admission Records show him as 65, resident of
1904
Wheeling Township in Belmont Co OH, farm
hand, married, Methodist, and threatening.
Admitted September 3, 1880. The 1860 Census
shows him as 46, resident of Mount Pleasant,
Jefferson Co OH, native of Virginia, laborer, living
with wife Mary (48), Janey (18), Mary (17),
Thomas (13), William (12), George (10), Alfred
(8), Joseph (6), Alice (4) and Setphen (3 months).
The 1870 Census shows him as 57, resident of
Richland Township in Belmont Co OH, native of
Virginia, farm laborer, living with wife Mary (41),
keeping house) and Stephen (10). The 1880
Census shows him as 65, resident of Wheeling
Township in Belmont Co OH, native of Virginia,
farm laborer, living with wife Mary (58, keeping
house), William (36, laborer), Henry (26, farm
laborer), Joseph (25, farm laborer), Alice (24) and
Stephen (20, laborer). The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
N show
b her
13as
1880
Admission
47, resident of
Falls Township in Muskingum Co OH, native of
Muskingum Co OH, had been in Columbus
Asylum, transferred from County Infirmary,
housework, single, very limited education,
Methodist, threatening and no children. Admitted
August 24, 1904. The 1910 Census shows her as
53, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 62,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Censu shows her as 72, single,
could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
508
632
Name
Born
Died
M Shott
Andrew
1843
1913
F Shropshir
e Alice
1863
1937
Patient #
2031*
1980*
County
Meigs
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1880
1888
Census shows him as 37, native of Germany and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows
him as 57, native of Germany, single, could not
read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows him as 67, native of
Germany and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died October 6, 1913. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Acute Dysentery and burial on October 7, 1913.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 48, single, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1920
Census shows her as 57 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 67,
single and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
3
1054
801
Name
Born
Died
M Shry
Holden
1877
1954
F Shuit
Eveline J.
1911
1961
Patient #
11183*
8416*
County
Vinton
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 Has headstone with name and dates.
1939
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 3, resident of Elk Township
in Vinton Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
Andrew (40, farmer), mother Susan (34, keeping
house), Minnie (8), Tishia (6), Marvin (4) and
Henry (3). The 1900 Census shows him as 23 (b.
April 1877), resident of Elk Township in Vinton Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write, living with mother Susanah (59,
farmer), Marion (25, farm laborer), Henry (21,
farm laborer) and Anna (15). The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as 41 (b. April 14,
1877), resident of Creola in Vinton Co OH,
medium height, medium build, gray eyes, brown
hair, closest relative Marion Shry in McArthur OH
and a laborer. The 1930 Census shows him as
55, resident of Swan Township in Vinton Co OH,
native of Ohio, farm laborer, single and lodging
with the George Miller family. The 1940 Census
shows him as 63, native of Ohio, unemployed,
thi
d d with
ti name
d li iandi dates.
th Vi Asylum
t C
Hasd headstone
Index shows her as Eveline Joyce. The 1920
Census shows her as 9, resident of Pikeville KY,
native of New York, living with father Morgan (31,
mining engineer) and mother Eveline (31). The
1940 Census shows her as 28, former resident of
Chillicothe OH, native of Ohio, single and a patient
in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 50,
former resident of Chillicothe in Ross Co OH,
single, had been a patient in the Asylum and died
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
1
286
715
82
Name
M Shuler
John
Born
Died
1852
1898
Patient #
273
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show him as 22 and resident
of Salem Township in Meigs Co OH. Admitted
July 23, 1874. The 1860 Census shows him as 8,
resident of Salem Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Antony (48,
farmer), mother Elizabeth (40), Mary (18), Peter
(16), Antony (14), Catharine (10 and Joseph (3).
The 1870 Census shows him as 17, resident of
Salem Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio,
farm worker, could not read or write, living with
father Antony (58, farmer), mother Elizabeth (50,
keeping house), Katharine (20), Joseph (14),
Margaret (10) and Adam (7). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died August 2,
1898. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
M Shumaker
Sanford
1926
F Shuman
Catherine
1890
7475*
2169*
Adams
Washingto
n
1922 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1890
Census shows a Sanford Shumaker as 33,
resident of Magisterial District 8 of Orangeburg in
Mason County KY, native of Kentucky, married 11
years, farmer, could read and write, living with
wife Birtie (28), father William (67, native of Ohio,
farmer), Dora (9), Robert (7), Harry (6), Leander
(3) and Walter (2). Ohio Deaths shows he died
July 25, 1926. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Mitral Regurgitation and burial
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
June 16, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on June 16, 1890.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
580
1115
Name
Born
Died
M Sidders
Newton
1861
1918
M Silcott
Paul
1905
Patient #
6604*
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1916 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census shows him as 39, resident of Waterloo
Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, coal
miner, single, could read and write, living with
mother Margaret (62), George (29, coal miner),
Flora (21), John (18, trapper in mine) and Mary
(15). Ohio Deaths shows he died March 25,
1918. The Death Certificate shows him as 52 (b.
January 16, 1866), committed from Athens
County OH, native of Ohio, miner, single and died
of Dementia Paralytica on March 25, 1918 and
buried March 28, 1918. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Dementia Paralyticae
1970
9737*:
9973*
Athens:
Athens
1935: 1935 Has headstone with name and dates. The 1910
Census shows him as 5, resident of Nelsonville in
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
grandfather John Ginitty (76, tea salesman),
mother Bessie (28, widow) and Fern (3). The
1920 Census shows him as 15, resident of
Nelsonville in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, could
read and write, living with mother Bess (39,
novelty store clerk) and brother Fern (12). The
1930 Census shows him as 23, resident of Athens
in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, bottling works
salesman, could read and write and a lodger with
Della Thompson family. The 1940 Census shows
him as 34, former resident of Nelsonville OH,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in hte Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows him as 65, formerly of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
308
1008
Name
Born
Died
F Sill
Trophina
Jane
1849
1910
M Simmers
Edward
1903
1946
Patient #
1661
10039*
County
Noble
Pickaway
Yr Admitted Comments
1886 Admission Records show her as 24, resident of
1936
Elk Township, formerly of West Virginia, wife of
farm laborer, married and had at least 1 child.
Admitted August 13, 1886. The 1900 Census
shows her as 51 (b. February 1849), native of
Ohio, married with one child, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as Trophia and she died April 14, 1910. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tuberculosis of Intestines and burial on April 18,
Has headstone with name and date. Admission
Records are missing. The 1940 Census shows
him as 37, former resident of Pickaway Co OH,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Death Certificate shows him as 44 (b. May
21, 1902), committed from Pickaway County OH,
native of Ohio, laborer, single, parents George of
Kentucky and Nancy (Brown) of Lawrence County
OH, suffered from Dementia Praecox and died of
Pulmonary Tuberculosis on July 1, 1946 and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
2
627
534
557
Name
Born
Died
F Simmers
Nora
1897
1936
M Simmons
Edmond
1830
F Simmons
Mary
1870
Patient #
6714*
County
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
Census indicates her as 3 (b. May 1897), resident
of Upper Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of
Ohio, parents natives of Ohio, a grand daughter
living in home of Margaret Brown. The 1910
Census shows her as 13, resident of Hamilton
Township in Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio,
living with father George (58, miner), mother
Nancy (39), Maggie (16), Joseph (15), Katie (10),
Edward (8), Polly (5) and Jessie (1). The 1920
Census shows her as 20, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her
as 31, native of Ohio, single, could read and write
and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia
1915
1929
6394*
4856*
Highland
Scioto
1915 Admission Records are missing. The 1900
1911
Census shows him as 69, born 1830, resident of
Fairfield Township in Highland Co OH, native of
England, divorced and living with D--- Cochran.
The 1910 Census shows him as 78, resident of
Fairfield Township in Highland Co OH, native of
England, laborer and could not read or write. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Intestitial Nephritis and burial on
First two Admission Records are missing. Readmitted May 7, 1897 after having been
discharged in November 1895. The 1920 Census
shows her as 50 and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died April 9, 1929. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cancer of the stomach and burial on April 11,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
3
541
844
Name
Born
Died
F Simpson
Flossie
1908
1928
F Simpson
Martha
1891
1969
Patient #
6251*
5848*:
6327*
County
Meigs
Highland:
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1923 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
1920: 1923
Census shows her as 2, resident of Scipio
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with step-father John Russell (28, farm laborer),
mother Bessie (22), Eva (6) and Ruth (4). The
1920 Census shows her as 12, resident of
Pleasant Township in Putnam Co OH, native of
Ohio, a companion, could read and write and
living with Lewis Waltz (64) and Margaret (59).
Ohio Deaths shows she died January 14, 1928.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on January 16,
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows her as 18, resident of Marshall
Township in Highland Co, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write, living with father James (62,
farmer) and mother Ida (48). The 1920 Census
shows her as 28, resident of Marshall Township in
Highland Co OH, native of Ohio, single, could
read and write, living with father James (70,
farmer). The 1930 Census shows her as 39,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows her as 47,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows her as 77, former resident of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
306
232
Name
Born
Died
M Simpson
Solomon
1827
1899
F Singleton
Catherine
1820
1904
Patient #
3599
County
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records show him as 72, resident of
323: 1674: Washingto 1874: 1886:
3615
n:
1901
Washingto
n:
Washingto
n
Dover Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, transferred from County Infirmary,
miner, married, limited education, and Protestant.
Admitted October 3, 1899. The 1870 Census
shows him as 47, resident of Clinton Township in
Vinton Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, ore miner,
could not read or write, living with wife Sarah (27,
keeping house), Margaret (16), Sarah (14), John
(18, ore miner), Jerimi (20, ore miner), Harvey
(10), Sidelia (3), Phoebe (6 months) and
Greeman (12). The 1880 Census shows him as
54, resident of Monday Creek Township in Perry
Co OH, native of Pennsylvania, ore miner, could
read but not write, living with wife Sarah (30,
keeping house), Cedelia (13), Arabella (9) and
Nora (3). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows him as Simson and died
December 16, 1899. The Asylum Grave Book
h
b i Records
l
D show
b her
18as
1899
Admission
51 and had been
in the Columbus Asylum. Admitted September 8,
1874. Re-admitted August 26, 1886 from the
Washington County Infirmary having been
discharged in August 1886. Re-admitted
November 6, 1901 as 81, resident of Marietta
Township in Washington Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from County Infirmary, no occupation,
widow, limited education, Protestant, violent and 1
child. The 1900 Census shows her as 80, native
of Ohio, and a patient in the Washington County
Infirmary. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows her as Katie and died March 19,
1904. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
535
Name
Born
Died
M Sisson
John
1886
1915
Patient #
4734
County
Gallia
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 The Admissions Index shows him as Sissin.
2
836
M Six
Elbridge
1863
1934
7350*
Athens
1921
2
891
M Skiffington
Patrick
1867
1937
6184*
Jackson
1914
Admission Records show him as Sisson, 19,
resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co OH, had been in
County Infirmary, light hair, blue eyes, 5' 2", 112
lbs., no occupation, single, and vicious. Admitted
October 31, 1905. The 1910 Census shows him
as Sissin, 24, native of Ohio, single, could read
and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows him as Sisson and died September
5, 1915. The Asylum Grave Book shows him as
Sisson, cause of death as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis and burial on September 7, 1915.
Admission Records are missing. The 1897-98
Chillicothe City Directory shows him as a
brakeman with the C.W.&B. railroad. The 1930
Census shows him as 67, native of Ohio, single,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tabes Dorsalis and burial on October 19, 1934.
Admission Records are missing. The 1880
Census shows him as 13, resident of Milton
Township in Jackson co OH, native of Kentucky,
living with mother Mary (47, keeping house),
Michael (20, teamster), Mary (18), Barney (15,
laborer) and Rosa (19). The 1900 Census shows
him as 28, resident of Wellston in Jackson Co
OH, native of Kentucky, no occupation, single,
could read and write and living with brother
Michael (38, laborer). The 1930 Census shows
him as 61, single, could read and write and a
patient at the Athens Asylum. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Carcinoma of
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
736
339
Name
Born
Died
F Skinner
Alta
1872
1946
F Skiver
Mary
1878
1912
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
6903*:
7531*
Ross: Ross 1928: 1933 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
4254
Athens
1905
Census shows her as 58, native of Ohio, married,
could read and write and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1940 Census shows her as 65, native of
Ohio, married and a patient in the Asylum. The
Death Certificate shows her as about 72 (b. about
1874), committed from Ross County OH, native of
Ohio, married and died of Coronary Occlusion on
November 20, 1946 and buried November 23,
The Admissions Index shows her as Skiver.
Admission Records show her as Skiver, about 38,
resident of York Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Ohio, transferred from County Infirmary,
5' 5", 112 lbs., brown eyes, light hair, housework,
separated, no education, Protestant, married 3
times with 3 children youngest 2 1/2. Admitted
December 9, 1905. The 1900 Census shows her
as Skivers, 21 (b. November 1878), resident of
York Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Germany, immigrated in 1879, could read but not
write, living with husband Harley (27, coal miner)
and Leonard (2). The 1910 Census shows her as
Skivers, 30, resident of Nelsonville OH, native of
Germany, first marriage with four children, could
read and write, living with husband Harley (38,
clay mine motorman), Leonard (12), Charlotte (9),
Evert (7) and Bernard (5). Ohio Deaths shows
her as Skiver and died may 7, 1912. The Asylum
Grave Book shows her as Skivers, cause of death
as Acute Dysentery and burial on May 9, 1912.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
2
755
M Skivington
Frederick
1862
1929
1130:
1327:
2003*
Washingto 1881: 1882:
n:
1887
Washingto
n: Wash.
1
155
F Slack
Martha
1826
1898
3094
Noble
1898
Admission Records show him as 18, resident of
Adams Township in Washington Co OH, had lived
in Morgan Co OH, student, married, Methodist,
suicidal and violent, and father a doctor. Admitted
February 25, 1881. Re-admitted November 14,
1882 as 20, resident of Lowell in Washington Co
OH since 1869, student, Protestant, and father Dr.
John Skivington. 3rd Admission records missing.
Ohio Deaths shows he died March 2, 1929. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Arteriosclerosis and burial on March 5, 1929.
Admission Records show her as 72, papers have
her as "Mrs.", resident of Jefferson Township in
Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, housewife, widow,
no education, Christian with 12 children. Admitted
March 8, 1898. The 1850 Census shows a
Martha as 27, resident of Franklin Township in
Monroe Co OH, living with husband James (38,
farmer), John (6), James (5), Thomas (2) and
Charles (1 month). The 1880 Census shows a
Martha as 56, resident of Stock Township in
Noble Co OH, native of Maryland, keeping house,
widow, living with Richard (22, farmer), Martha
(20, keeping house) and Abraham (16, farm
laborer). The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died August 23, 1898. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 26,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
829
Name
Born
Died
M Slack
William
1858
1934
Patient #
1434
County
Muskingum
Yr Admitted Comments
1883 Admission Records show him as 25, resident of
2
360
F Slagle
Harriett
1851
1913
2017*
Adams
1888
1
440
M Slaughter
Michael
1833
1909
4385
Pickaway
1904
Jefferson Township in Muskingum Co OH, native
of Ohio, no occupation, single, limited education
and no religion. Admitted November 3, 1883. The
1910 Census shows him as 51, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
him as 70, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Chronic Myocarditis and burial on July 5, 1934.
Admission Records are missing. The 1870
Census shows her as 19, resident of Green
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, house
keeper, could not read or write and living with the
James Jarvis family. Ohio Deaths shows she
died December 30, 1913. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Cerebral Apoplexy
and burial on January 2, 1914.
Admission Records show him as 71, resident of
Perry Township in Pickaway Co OH, native of
Ireland, transferred from County Infirmary, no
occupation, and Catholic. Admitted July 14, 1904.
The 1860 Census shows a Michael as 30,
resident of Memphis TN, laborer, living with
James Welch and family. The 1900 Census
shows him as 67, native of Ireland, single,
immigrated in 1849, could not read or write and a
patient in the Pickaway County Infirmary. Ohio
Deaths shows he died may 27, 1909. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Dementia
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Temple
Name
Born
Died
F Slemp
Esther
1892
1983
Patient #
County
2
897
M Sloan
George
W.
1864
1938
7019*:
7204*
Morgan:
Morgan
2
670
M Sloan
James
1853
1923
5242
Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1919: 1920
1909
BLACK. Not in Admissions Index. The 1900
Census shows her as 8 (b. May 1892), resident of
Richmond VA, native of Virginia, living with father
Jacob (51, farmer), mother Dara (35), Joseph
(14), Bissie (11), Thomas (9), Eunice (5), Ollie (4),
Ella (2) and Willie (11 months). The 1910 Census
shows her as 17, resident of Richmond VA, native
of Kentucky, servant, single, could read and write,
living with father Jake (60, laborer), mother Emma
(41, washerwoman), Bessie (20, cook) and Willie
(10). Ohio Deaths shows her as 91 (b. 1892),
native of Kentucky, single and died September 18,
1983. The Social Security Index shows she was
born May 28, 1892. Buried September 21, 1983.
Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 50, resident of York
Township in Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio,
laborer, married, living with father James (75,
laborer) and mother Mary (70). The 1930 Census
shows him as 66, native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows he died March 1, 1938.The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as LaGrippe
Admission Records show him as 56, resident of
the Adams County Infirmary, violent and suicidal.
Admitted January 18, 1909. The 1910 Census
shows him as 57, married and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died April 10,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
611
Name
F Sloan
Sarah
Born
Died
1858
1934
Patient #
3144
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1898 Admission Records show her as 40, resident of
Harrison Township in Perry Co OH, formerly of
Roseville, housewife, married and no formal
religion. Admitted July 11, 1898. The 1900
Census shows her as 42 (b. May 1858), native of
Ohio, married, could read and write and a patient
in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her as 52,
married, no children, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 61, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 71, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Chronic Myocarditis and
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
717
Name
Born
Died
M Sloan
William
1861
1926
Patient #
4945
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1906 SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETERAN
Admission Records show him as 45, single,
common limited education, Christian, a day
laborer, natural disposition inoffensive, good
general health habits before attack. He was
admitted to the Asylum on December 28, 1906.
Graves Registration (ACRec) shows him in the
2nd Engineers, Company C, as a Private from
June 28, 1898 through May 16, 1899. He was
born in 1861 in Ohio and died August 18, 1926.
Ohio Soldiers in the War with Spain confirms that
he was a Private First Class, was 35 and from
Nelsonville in Athens Co OH. The 1880 Census
shows him as 21, resident of Deavertown in
Morgan Co OH, native of Ohio, laborer, could
read and write and living with father James (45,
laborer), mother Mary (40, keeping house),
George (20, laborer), John (19, laborer), Rosa (7)
and Edgar (2). The 1910 Census shows him as
49 and a patient in the the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died August 18, 1926. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Cancer of
St
h db i l
A
t 19 1926
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
963
596
Name
M Sly John
F Small
Catherine
Born
Died
1856
1943
1859
1933
Patient #
3225
5503*
County
Jackson
Lawrence
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show him as 41, native of
1917
Ohio, transferred from Jackson County Jail,
miner, single, moderate education, Christian
Church, and cousin insane. Admitted March 17,
1897. The 1860 Census shows him as 5, resident
of Lick Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Levi (31), mother Susan
(38), George (10), Anna (9), Martha (7) and Mary
(1). The 1870 Census shows him as 15, resident
of Lick Township in Jackson Co OH, native of
Ohio, coal miner, living with father Levi (41, coal
miner), mother Suzanna (40, keeping house),
Jane (17), Mary (12), Sarah (9) and Louisa (6).
The 1880 Census shows him as 27, resident of
Jackson in Jackson Co OH, coal digger and
single. The 1900 Census shows him as 44 (b.
1856), native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1910 Census shows him as 54,
native of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum.
The 1930 Census shows him as 73, single, could
not read or write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1940 Census shows him as 83, single and a
ti t i thRecords
A l areOhi
D th
Admission
missing.
The h1930 h di d
Census shows her as 71, married, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Asylum
Grave Book shows cause of death as Apoplexy
and burial on May 8, 1933.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
290
Name
Born
Died
M Small
Charles E.
1852
1898
Patient #
County
2180*:
2740*:
3247
Gallia:
Gallia:
Gallia
1
329
M Small
Henry
1844
1901
1498
Gallia
Removed
641
M Smallbridg
e Andrew
XXXX
1921
XXXX
XXXX
Yr Admitted Comments
1888: 1893: First two Admission Records are missing. Readmitted May 7, 1897 after having been
1897
1884
XXXX
discharged in November 1895. The 1880 Census
shows him as 28, resident of Ohio Township in
Gallia Co OH, native of Ohio, coal dealer,
widower, living with mother Mary (69, keeping
house) and Nellie (6). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows he died October 29,
1898. The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
him as about 40, single, cannot read or write,
Orthodox, a laborer, and that he “has threatened
persons at various times.” “Two or three times a
month he gets violent, noisy and threatening, has
at different times threatened to kill his neighbors
without any provocation, talks to himself cursing
violently without any cause known.” The 1850
Census shows him as 7, resident of Madison
Township in Richland Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with Frederick (24, farmer),
Elizabeth (44), George (22, carpenter), Abraham
(21, farmer), Hannah (12) and Ann (2). The 1860
Census shows him as 17, resident of Madison
Township in Richland Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, farm hand, living with Abraham (28,
farm hand), Susan (27) and John (10 months).
The 1870 Census shows him as 25, resident of
Guilford Township in Franklin Co PA, native of
Pennsylvania, farmer, living with wife Elizabeth
(21, keeping house) and Henry (5 months). The
1880 Census shows him as 37, resident of Penn
T
hi i 11-11-1921
Sh lb C IL
ti
fP
l
i
Removed
to Chillicotte.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
13
605
Name
Born
Died
F Smith
Amanda
1829
1881
M Smith
Beck
1877
1919
Patient #
330
County
Jackson
3112: 3994 Adams
Yr Admitted Comments
1874 Admission Records show her as 45 and a
1896: 1902
resident of Hamilton Township in Jackson Co OH.
Admitted September 13, 1874. The 1880 Census
shows her as 51, native of Ohio, married and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on April 5, 1881.
Admission Records show him as 19, resident of
Green Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Adams Co OH, farmer, bad education, Protestant,
violent and homicidal. Admitted March 25, 1896.
Re-admitted February 3, 1902 as 25, resident of
Liberty Township in Adams Co OH, had been in
County Infirmary, native of Ohio, gray eyes, light
hair, 5' 9", laborer, single, no education, Orthodox,
violent, and relative Richard Smith of Buena Vista,
OH. The 1900 Census shows him as 23, resident
of the Adams County Infirmary, native of Ohio and
could not read or write. The 1910 Census shows
him as 33, single, native of Ohio, could not read or
write and a patient in the Asylum. The World War
I Draft Registration shows him as 41, born in 1877
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
he died March 24, 1919. The Death Certificate
shows him as 42 (b. 1877), formerly of Adams Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer, single and died of
Pulmonary Tuberculosis in March 24, 1919. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on March 26,
1919
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
Name
O.U.
M Smith
Casper H.
272
F Smith
Catherine
Born
Died
1842
1913
1907
Patient #
3: 1272
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Washingto 1874: 1882
n:
Washingto
n
CIVIL WAR VETERAN Body Given to O. U. No
grave number. Admission Records show him as
28, resident of Marietta, violent, suicidal and
threatening. Admitted January 24, 1874. Readmitted May 9, 1882 as 37, resident of
Watertown Township, farmer, Camilite, had been
in Longview in 1873, released from Athens
Asylum in fall of 1874, suicidal and dangerous to
others.The 1860 Census shows him as 14, native
of Ohio, living with his father Casper (80, farmer
from New York), mother Anna (50), and siblings
Jonathan (17, laborer), and Edith (12). The 1900
Census shows him as 55, native of Ohio and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1910 Census shows
him as 63, native of Ohio and a patient in the
Asylum. The Ohio Roster indicates him in the 77th
OVI, Company H as 18, entering the service
November 4, 1861 and discharged December 23,
1861 at Camp Tupper on Surgeon's certificate of
disability. This information is confirmed by The
National Park Service's Soldiers System. The
National Archives Rolls show he enlisted
N
b Catherine
4 1861 i #2
W (3972*,
hi t Fairfield,
C
t OH
18
Could be
1904)
or Catherine #1 (3987*, Fairfield, 1904) or
Catherine #3 (4042, Muskingum, 1904) The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
she died April 21, 1907. The Asylum Grave Book
shows burial on April 24, 1907.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
952
Name
Born
Died
M Smith
Cecil
Orville
1911
1942
Patient #
11091*
County
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2
624
F Smith
Eliza
1869
1935
4324
Gallia
1906
2
677
F Smith
Estella
1878
1941
8650*
Scioto
1939
Census shows him as 22, resident of Jackson in
Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, molder, single,
could read and write and living with the Ester
Blanton family. The 1940 Census shows him as
29, resident of Liberty Township in Jackson Co
OH, native of Ohio, laborer for W.P.A., sixth grade
education, living with wife Daisy (28), Walter (7),
Jerry (6) and William (1). Ohio Deaths shows he
died July 3, 1942. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as General Paralysis and
BLACK. Admission Records show her as 37,
widow, servant, resident of Gallipolis in Gallia Co
OH, religion unknown, admitted July 7, 1906. The
1910 Census shows her as 44, black female
widow with no children, native of the US, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
1920 Census shows has as 50, white female
widow, native of the US, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. The 1930 Census shows
her as 60, widow, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Cerebral hemorrhage
BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1930 Census shows her as 24, resident of
Montgomery AL, native of Alabama, private
cleaning, could not read or write, living with
husband Willie (28, junk yard worker) and Inez
(2). The 1940 Census shows her as 34, former
resident of Friendship in Scioto Co OH, native of
Alabama, married and a patient in the Asylum.
Ohio Deaths shows she died April 19, 1941. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Tuberculous Peritonitis and burial on April 23,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1077
Name
M Smith
George
E.
Born
Died
1914
1961
Patient #
19560*
County
Franklin
Yr Admitted Comments
1939 BLACK. The 1940 Census shows him as 24,
1
168
M Smith
George
W.
1889
106*
Adams
1874
2
700
M Smith
Henry
Clay
1925
7519*
Scioto
1922
2
762
M Smith
Herman
P.
1929
1697
Meigs
1885
1862
former resident of Columbus, native of West
Virginia, single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio
Deaths shows him as 46, former resident of
Columbus in Franklin Co OH, single, had been a
patient in the Asylum and died February 13, 1961.
Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 24, resident of Winchester
Township in Adams Co OH, native of Ohio, farm
hand, living with Jeremiah Fenton (52, farmer).
The 1870 Census shows him as 32, resident of
Winchester Township in Adams Co OH, native of
Ohio and a farmer. The 1880 Census shows him
as 64, native of Ohio and a patient in the Asylum.
The Index to Athens County Death Records
shows he died August 27[?], 1889. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on August 4, 1889.
Admission Records are missing. Ohio Deaths
shows he died June 10, 1925. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Arteriosclerosis
and burial on June 13, 1925.
Admission Records show him as 23, resident of
Rutland in Meigs Co OH, native of Meigs Co OH,
section hand on railroad, single, common
education, and Christian. Admitted November 27,
1885. The 1900 Census shows him as 38 (b.
February 1862), native of Ohio, former laborer,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows he died September
25, 1929. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
185
Temple
2
537
Name
Born
Died
F Smith
Henrietta
1868
1900
M Smith
James
1910
M Smith
John R.
1988
1916
Patient #
2859
County
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1896 The Asylum Index shows her as Etta. Admission
Records shows her as Ettie, 28, resident of
Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH, single,
limited education, imbecile and mother had been
a patient at Longview. Admitted March 2, 1896.
The 1870 Census shows her as Henrietta, 3,
resident of Lebanon Township in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Henry (50,
farmer), mother Lucinda (44, insane), John (20,
farm laborer), George (19, cooper), Elizabeth (17,
keeping house), Margaret (16, keeping house),
Mary (14), Edwin (12, farm laborer), Perry (10),
Vivian (7) and grandmother Elizabeth Hively (68,
keeping house). The 1880 Census shows her as
Henrietta, 13, resident of Lebanon Township in
Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, could not read or
write, living with father Henry (61, farmer), mother
Lucinda (55, keeping house and insane), John
(30, school teacher), Mary (24), Edwin (22, farm
laborer), Perry (20, farm laborer), Vivian (17) and
grandmother Elizabeth Hively (78). The 1900
Census shows her as Etta, 31 (b. July 1868),
ti Admissions
f Ohi
iIndex
l shows
ld at James
d H. it
The
(#11844, Meigs, 1946). Ohio Deaths shows him
as 78 (b. 1910), native of Pennsylvania, former
janitor, single and died December 30, 1988.
Burial on January 6, 1989.
Could be John (82, Guernsey, 1874) or John R.
(6487*, Jackson, 1916) or John (6613*, Athens,
1916) Ohio Deaths shows him as John A and
died January 23, 1916. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Lobar Pneumonia and
burial on January 25, 1916.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
310
613
Name
Born
Died
M Smith
John R.
1827
1900
F Smith
Lillie
1868
1934
Patient #
1930
7122*
County
Ross
Columbian
a
Yr Admitted Comments
1887 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1930
him as 60, resident of Deerfield Township, native
of Ohio, farmer, married, Methodist, intemperate,
and “imagines that he belongs to the army and
that he is on furlough and wants to get back to the
army…that he is not able to do active duty.”
Admitted April 12, 1887. The 1860 Census shows
him as 33, resident of Deerfield Township, native
of Ohio, farmer, living with wife Peney (30),
George A. (9), Elizabeth (7), George M. (5) and
Alice (4). The 1890 Census Veteran’s Schedule
indicates him as a Private in the 61st OVI,
Company A, enlisting in March 1862 and
discharged in June 1864 from Clarksburg, Ross
County. The Ohio Roster shows him as a Private
in the 61st OVI, Company A, 35, entering the
service March 12, 1862, absent sick at Camp
Dennison and transferred to Company G, 7th
Veteran Reserve Corps on March 15, 1864. This
information is confirmed by The National Park
Service's Soldiers System. The National Archives
Rolls show he enlisted March 12, 1862 at
Clarksburg OH, mustered in the same date, 35,
16 A Thet 11
1862
Admission RecordsJare missing.
1910
Census shows another Lillie as 29, resident of
Washington Township in Columbiana Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with husband Joseph (22),
Walter (10) and Floyd (5). The 1930 Census
shows her as 62, native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on August 8,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
681
65
Name
Born
Died
M Smith
Michael
1855
1924
M Smith
Phillip
1816
1880
Patient #
County
3717: 4617 Athens:
Athens
981
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1900: 1905 Admission Records show him as 45, resident of
1879
Carthage Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, laborer, married, common education,
Baptist, and threatening. Admitted May 23, 1900.
Re-admitted April 3, 1905 as 49, resident of
Carthage Township in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, blue eyes, 117 lbs., 5' 5", farmer, widower,
fair education, no religion, violent and homicidal.
The 1860 Census shows him as 5, resident of
Coolville in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with father Valentine (46, farmer), mother Phebe
(41), Anthony (20, farm laborer), John (19, farm
laborer), Phebe (17), Sophia (15), Peter (12),
Ferdinand (10), George (9), Jacob (8) and
Elizabeth (2). The 1870 Census shows him as 14,
resident of Coolville in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father Valentine (57, farmer),
mother Phebe (52, keeping house), John (28,
farm worker), Ferdinand (21, farm worker),
George (19, farmer), Jacob (18, farmer), Elizabeth
(11) and Mary (9). The 1880 Census shows him
as 24, resident of Carthage Township in Athens
C
OH
tiRecords
f Ohishow
f himl b
i
ithof
Admission
as 63, liresident
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH, threatening to
others, and mother and sister died insane.
Admitted November 29, 1879. The 1880 Census
shows him as 64, native of Ohio and a patient in
the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on January 26, 1880.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
424
Name
F Smith
Phoebe
Born
Died
1837
1918
2
561
M Smith
Samuel
1917
2
588
M Smith
Samuel
#3
1918
2
820
M Smith
Samuel #2
1934
Patient #
3038
County
Washingto
n
Yr Admitted Comments
1897 Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Lawrence Township in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, housekeeper, married, very little
education, Protestant, violent with 1 child.
Admitted August 17, 1897. The 1900 Census
shows her as 62, native of Ohio, married, could
read and write and a patient in the Asylum.Ohio
Deaths shows she died August 7, 1918. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Mitral Regurgitation and burial on August 12,
Headstone missing. Could be Samuel (3310,
Clinton, 1897) or Samuel (4642, Vinton, 1905)
or Samuel (4967, Athens, 1907) or Samuel W.
(6543*, Morgan, 1916) Ohio Deaths shows he
died May 24, 1917. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Mitral Insufficiency and
burial on May 26, 1917.
Could be Samuel (3310, Clinton, 1897) or
Samuel (4642, Vinton, 1905) or Samuel (4967,
Athens, 1907) or Samuel W. (6543*, Morgan,
1916) The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Cerebral Hemorrhage and burial on
September 6, 1918.
Could be Samuel (3310, Clinton, 1897) or
Samuel (4642, Vinton, 1905) or Samuel (4967,
Athens, 1907) or Samuel W. (6543*, Morgan,
1916) The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Acute Myocarditis and burial on February
23, 1934.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
472
191
Name
Born
Died
F Smith
Sarah
Frances
1860
1922
F Smith
Sarah J.
1819
1901
Patient #
3978*
145: 977
County
Fairfield
Monroe:
Monroe
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 BLACK Admission Records are missing. The
1874: 1880
1880 Census shows her as 20, resident of
Lancaster OH, native of Ohio, single, living with
brother Mike (32, barber) and sister Laura (22,
keeping house). The 1900 Census shows her as
40, native of Ohio, single and a patient in the
Columbus Asylum. The 1910 Census shows her
as 51, single, could read and write and a patient in
the Asylum. .The 1920 Census shows her as 60,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died April 24,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberchlosis and burial on
Admission Records show her as 54, married,
destructive, in Dayton Asylum since January 1874
and transferred. Admitted February 26, 1874. Readmitted April 14, 1880 as 61 and a resident of
Independence Township in Monroe Co OH. The
1860 Census shows her as 43, resident of Knox
Township in Holmes Co OH, native of
Pennsylvania, living with husband Jonathan (48,
farmer), Harrison (19, farm hand), George (17,
day laborer), Caroline (15), Olive (13), Adaline
(11), Matilda (9), Lewis (5), Priscilla (3) and
Martha (2). The 1870 Census shows her as 51,
resident of Center Township in Monroe Co OH,
native of Pennsylvania, keeping house and livng
with husband Jonathan (58, farm laborer). The
1880 Census shows her as 60, native of
Pennsylvania, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1900 Census shows
her as 80 (b. October 1820), native of
Pennsylvania and a patient in the Asylum. The
Index to Athens County Death Records shows
h di d M h 3 1901 Th A l
G
B k
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
841
953
Name
Born
Died
F Smith
Virgie
1882
1969
M Smith
William H.
1879
1942
Patient #
6807*
County
Lawrence
4512: 4777 Athens:
Athens
Yr Admitted Comments
1927 Has headstone with name and dates.
1904: 1906
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 38, resident of Ironton in
Lawrence Co OH, native of Ohio, single, grocery
store sales lady, could read and write, living with
brother Harry Mountain (47, coal miner), sister-inlaw Amelia (38) and his mother-in-law Elizabeth
Frost (73). The 1930 Census shows her as 49,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1940 Census shows
her as 59, native of Ohio, single and a patient in
the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows her as 86,
former resident of Lawrence Co OH, single and
Headstone broken. Admission Records show
him as William H., 27, resident of Athens OH,
native of Ohio, miner, single, Protestant, common
education, had been treated at Lancaster OH and
"was taken away before papers were received."
Re-admission shows him as 28, resident of
Athens Co OH, native of Ohio, miner, single,
common education, Methodist, 106 lbs., 5' 7", red
hair, blue eyes, relative H.J. Smith at Ohio Hotel in
Athens and admitted February 12, 1906. The
1910 Census shows him as 32, native of Ohio,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows him as 51,
single, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1940 Census shows him as 61,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died July 24, 1942. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as nonspecific
Gangrenous Colitis with perforation and burial on
J l 2 1942
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
651
Name
Born
Died
F Smith
Willie
May
1911
1938
Patient #
7231*
County
Ross
Yr Admitted Comments
1930 Admission Records are missing. The 1930
2
850
M Smothers
Lee
1845
1935
9634*
Meigs
1934
2
1030
M Snider
George
1850
1949
10804*
Vinton
1940
Census shows a Willie M. as 19, resident of
Columbia Township in Ross Co OH, native of
Kentucky, married 1 year, could read and write
and living with husband Jasper (20, truck driver).
The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on August 25,
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1920 Census shows him as 75, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Virginia, boot black, single, could read and write
and a lodger. The Asylum Grave Book shows
cause of death as Anterior Fosea Meningeoma
and burial on July 15, 1935.
Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
Name
Born
Died
3
810
F Snowden
Agnes
1894
1963
2
648
F Snowden
Louie
1876
1938
Patient #
County
Yr Admitted Comments
Cuyahoga
5338*
Athens
1915
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates. Not
in Admissions Index. Cuyahoga County Marriage
Records shows her as Mary A., wed to Freddie
Smith on November 17, 1915 in Cleveland at the
age of 24, native of Howard Co MD, father's name
Dennis Snowden and mother's name Mary Linn.
The 1920 Census shows her as Smith, 27,
resident of Cleveland OH, native of Maryland,
could read and write and living with husband Fred
(26, machine shop laborer). Cuyahoga County
Marriage Records show she was wed to John
Howard on January 22, 1924 in Cleveland at the
age of 33 having divorced in 1923, married name
Smith, native of Hart MD, father's name Dennis
Snowden and mother's name Mary Linn. The
1930 Census shows her as 29, resident of
Philadelphia PA, native of Maryland, married,
domestic, could read and write, living with Richard
(10), John (6), Marietta (1) and four boarders.
The 1940 Census shows her as 46, native of
Maryland, divorced, fourth grade education and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
h Records
69 f are missing.
id tThe
f Cl1920l d i
Admission
Census shows her as 44 and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1930 Census shows her as 58,
married, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
474
Name
Born
Died
M Snyder
James V.
1863
1912
Patient #
5031
County
Vinton
Yr Admitted Comments
1907 Admission records show him as 44, resident of
1
253
F Snyder
Kate
1855
1905
3952
Fairfield
1904
2
503
F Snyder
Mary E.
1848
1924
2746
Clinton
1895
Eagle Township in Vinton Co OH, native of Perry
Co OH, brown hair, brown eyes, 150 lbs., 5' 10",
farmer, married, good education, Catholic and
brother insane. Admitted August 22, 1907. The
Asylum Grave Book shows cause of death as
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on January 23,
Admission Records show her as 49, resident of
Bern Township in Athens Co OH, native of Ohio,
transferred from County Infirmary, no occupation,
single, no education, Catholic, no children, and
sister Sarah Vagnier in Columbus. Admitted July
14, 1904. The 1880 census shows a Kate as 29,
resident of Millersport in Athens Co OH, native of
Ohio, keeping house and living with husband John
(34, school teacher). The Index to Athens County
Death Records shows her as Katie and died
August 25, 1905. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on August 25, 1905.
Admission Records shows her as 47, resident of
Marion Township in Clinton Co OH, native of
Ohio, house keeper, widowed, limited education,
Protestant, no children and admitted February 20,
1895. The 1900 Census shows her as 52 (b. April
1848), native of Ohio, widowed, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The 1910
Census shows her as 52, native of Ohio,
widowed, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1920 Census shows her as 71,
widow, could read and write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died October
30, 1924. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Chronic Myocarditis and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
O.U.
Name
Born
Died
M Snyder
Peter
1820
1904
1860
2
645
M Sollars
Albert
1
162
2
774
M Solsbury
Wesley
M Somberg
Gerza
1871
Patient #
2794*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1893 Given to O. U. No grave number. Admission
Records are missing. The 1900 Census shows
him as 80, native of Germany and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died March 8, 1904. The
Asylum Grave Book shows transferal on March 9,
Headstone broken. Admission Records are
missing. The 1920 Census shows him as 60,
resident of Canaan Township in Athens Co OH,
native of Virginia, farm laborer and could not read
or write. Ohio Deaths shows he died January 28,
1922. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Bronchial Pneumonia and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The Asylum
Grave Book shows burial on May 22, 1889.
1922
7265*
Athens
1921
1889
2232*
Adams
1889
1930
8443*
Cuyahoga
1928 Admission Records are missing. The 1910
Census shows him as 26, native of Hungary,
single and a patient in the Cleveland Asylum. The
1920 Census shows him as 49, single and a
patient in the Cleveland Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows he died July 7, 1930. The Asylum Grave
Book shows cause of death as Chronic
Myocarditis and burial on July 8, 1930.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
229
Name
Born
Died
F Southern
Rosa
1865
1904
Patient #
2784
County
Highland
Yr Admitted Comments
1895 The Admissions Index shows her as Rosa
3
818
F Southers
Lila
1891
1964
8508*
Cuyahoga
1939
1
216
F Sowards
Ora Etta
1866
1903
3236*
Gallia
1899
Southern. Admission Records show her as Rosa
Southern, 30, resident of Lincoln Township in
Highland Co Oh, native of Ohio, , married, fair
education, M.E. Church, housewife, three children
with youngest two years and admitted June 11,
1895. The 1900 Census shows her as 35 (b.
1865), married with three children, could read and
write and a patient in the Asylum. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows her as Rose
and died January 1, 1904. The Asylum Grave
Book shows her as Rose Southard and burial on
BLACK. Has headstone with name and dates.
Admission Records are missing. The 1920
Census shows her as 25, resident of Cleveland in
Cuyahoga Co OH, native of Georgia, could read
and write, living with husband Clarence (26,
foundry chipper), Verna (3), Hester (6 months),
brother Clark McDaniel (21, foundry chipper) and
sister-in-law Olah (20). The 1940 Census shows
her as 49, white, native of West Virginia, single
and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows
her as 72, former resident of Cleveland OH,
BLACK. Admission Records are missing. The
1900 Census shows her as 33 (b. October 1866),
native of West Virginia, married with three
children, could not read or write and a patient in
the Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died February 27, 1903. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on March 1,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
946
Name
M Sowards
Solomon
Born
Died
1942
Patient #
7993*:
10442*
County
Jackson:
Jackson
Yr Admitted Comments
1925: 1938 Admission Records are missing. Ohio Births
shows he was born July 19, 1871 in Lawrence Co
OH of George and Mary. The 1880 Census
shows him as 9, resident of Bloom Township in
Scioto Co OH, native of Ohio, living with father
George (36, collier), mother Mary (28, keeping
house), Seymour (12), Tempey (11), George (7),
Sarah (5) and Oney (1). The 1900 Census shows
him as 28 (b. May 1872), resident of Coal
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, coal
miner, widower, could read and write, living with
father William (58, coal miner), mother Mary (54),
Ella (21), Cass (18, miner) and William (1). The
1910 Census shows him as 42, resident of Coal
Township in Jackson Co OH, native of Ohio, coal
miner, on second marriage, could not read or
write, living with wife Ella (23), June (8), Case (4)
and Willie (2). The 1919 Zanesville City Directory
shows him as a coal miner and living with Rachel.
The 1922 Zanesville City Directory show him as a
coal miner and living with Rachel. The 1930
Census shows a Saul as 56, resident of Coal
T
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C OH
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
1113
Name
M Sparks
Jesse C.
Born
Died
1898
1969
Patient #
11151*
County
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1942 WORLD WAR I VETERAN Has headstone with
name and dates. Admission Records are missing.
The 1910 Census shows a Jesse as 13, resident
of Red Bush Precinct, native of Kentucky, living
with father Silvanus (50, farmer), mother Alice
(43), Samantha (18) and Grover (17). The World
War I Draft Registration shows a Jesse Sparks as
21, born September 24, 1896, resident of Akron
OH, native of Williamsburg KY, working for B.F.
Goodrich and nearest relative David Sparks of
Clay WV. The Ohio Soldiers in WWI shows him
as inducted at Akron OH July 24, 1918, born in
Williamsburg WV, 21 years old, in 156th Dep.
Brig. until July 29, 1918, transferred to the FA
Rep. Dep. to August 9, 1918 and then Battery B of
the 105th FA until discharge, with AEF August 22,
1918 to March 13, 1919 and honorably discharged
April 7, 1919. The 1920 Census shows him as 23,
resident of Red Bush Precinct, native of Kentucky,
farmer, could read and write, living with wife Ethel
(24) and Mary (1 month). The 1930 Census
shows a Jesse as 33, resident of Johnson County
KY
ti
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Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
621
Name
M Sparks
Theophilu
s C.
Born
Died
1856
1920
Patient #
1311
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1882 Admission Records show him as 26, resident of
Morgan Township in Morgan Co OH, formerly of
McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH, painter, single,
Baptist, had had injury to head, and maternal
grandmother was insane. Admitted September
26, 1882. The 1860 Census shows him as 3,
resident of McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father William (55,
shoemaker), mother Rebecca (47), Elizabeth (16),
Sarah (13), William (10), Joseph (7) and Mary (1
month). The 1870 Census shows him as 13,
resident of McConnelsville in Morgan Co OH,
native of Ohio, printing office worker, living with
father William (56, shoemaker), mother Rebecca
(47, keeping house), Joseph (16, laborer) and
Mary (11). The 1880 Census shows him as 24,
resident of Wesley in Washington Co OH, native
of Ohio, painter and boarding with W.G. Jewell
family. The 1900 Census shows him as 43, native
of Ohio, single and a patient in the Asylum. The
1910 Census shows him as 54, native of Ohio,
single and a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths
h
h di d F b
11 1920 Th A l
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
795
Name
M Spence
Henry
Born
Died
1867
1932
Patient #
4001
County
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1902 Admission Records show him as 30, resident of
Center Township in Morgan Co OH, native of
Ohio, light hair, gray eyes, 5' 8 1/2", farmer, poor
education, no religion, suicidal, violent, homicidal,
and father James of Woodsfield, OH. Admitted
February 18, 1902. The 1870 Census shows him
as 2, resident of Woodsfield Center OH, native of
Ohio, living with father James (39, farm laborer),
mother Elizabeth (29, keeping house), George
(13), Arthur (11), Harriet (8), John (4) and William
(1). The 1880 Census shows him as 11, resident
of Wayne Township in Monroe Co OH, native of
Ohio, living with father James (47, farmer), mother
Elizabeth (38, keeping house), George (22, farm
laborer), Arthur (21, farm laborer), John (14), Jane
(8), Eliza (6), Charles (4) and James (2). The
1900 Census shows him as 32 (b. September
1867), resident of Center Township in Monroe Co
OH, native of Ohio, farm laborer, single, could
read and write, living with father James (63,
farmer), mother Elizabeth (57), James (22, farm
laborer), Every (17, farm laborer), LIda (26) and
Ed (3) Th 1910 C
h
hi
38
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
372
584
Name
Born
Died
M Spence
Andrew J.
1832
1904
F Spencer
Agnes
1872
1931
Patient #
4354
6000*
County
Scioto
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1904 CIVIL WAR VETERAN Admission Records show
1921
him as 71, resident of Portsmouth, native of
Virginia, in Ohio 29 years, gray hair, blue eyes, 5'
7", farmer, married, common education and
Protestant. Admitted May 7, 1904. The 1850
Census shows him as 16, resident of Johnson
County KY, native of Virginia, farmer, living with
father Jobe (37, farmer), mother Sarah (33),
Rhoda (15), Mary (13), Lenton (11), Alafair (9),
Emily (7), Mariah (6), Nancy (4) and Arter (1). The
1860 Census shows him as 27, resident of
Johnson County KY, native of Virginia, farmer,
living with Alfin (21), Lafayette (5), William (4) and
Mary (3 months). The 1880 Census shows him as
47, resident of Jefferson Township in Adams
County, native of Virginia, farmer, living with wife
Alafare (41, keeping house), Mary (20, Sarah
(15), Andrew (13), John (11), Ancy (7), Eli (5) and
George (2). The 1900 Census shows him as 62,
resident of Meigs Township, native of Virginia,
preacher, married 47, years, could read but not
write, living with wife Adafare (62), Essie (16), soniHeadstone
l
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f
) d Records
ht S areh
backwards.
missing. The 1930 Census shows her as 58,
native of Virginia, widow, could read and write and
a patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died August 30, 1931. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Broncho Pneumonia
and burial on September 1, 1931.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
1
225
271
Name
Born
Died
F Spencer
Elizabeth
1864
1903
F Spencer
Hannah
1823
1907
Patient #
3318
3646
County
Ross
Hocking
Yr Admitted Comments
1899 Admission Records shows her of unknown age,
1902
transferred from Ross County Infirmary,
housewife, married, some education, unknown
religion and 2 children. Admitted October 13,
1899. The 1900 Census shows her as 36 (b. April
1864), native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died November 23, 1903.
The Asylum Grave Book shows burial on
Admission Records show her as 79, resident of
Ward Township in Hocking Co OH, native of Ohio,
gray eyes, gray hair, 5' 2 1/2", no occupation,
limited education and Protestant. Admitted
February 3, 1902. The 1900 Census show her as
77, resident of Ward Township in Hocking Co OH,
native of Ohio, widow, mother of eight children
with six living, could read and write, living with
Zoath Hammond (35, coal miner), Nancy
Hammond (35, keeping house), Salvester
Hammond (21, coal miner), Ugene Hammond
(19, coal miner), Andy Hammond (16, coal miner),
William Hammond (14), Marion Spencer (25) and
Charlotte Spencer (17). The Index to Athens
County Death Records shows her as Harriet and
died April 17, 1907. The Asylum Grave Book
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
2
1
783
447
85
Name
Born
M Spencer
John E.
Died
1931
F Spencer
Mary
1847
F Spencer
Mary E
1866
1919
1890
Patient #
5188
3953
2199*
County
Ross
Pickaway
Morgan
Yr Admitted Comments
1908 Admission Records show him as 29, resident of
1904
1890
the jail in Chillicothe OH, native of Ohio, brick
mason, Protestant, dark hair, gray eyes, 130 lbs.,
5' 8", claimed to be a good boxer, acted a
gentleman but very dirty and a relative of Carrie
Spencer of Chillicothe. Admitted August 27,
1908. The 1910 Census shows a John A., 29,
resident of Lancaster OH, native of Ohio, shoe
factory worker, could read and write and living
with wife Carrie (32). The 1920 Census shows a
John A., 38, resident of Lancaster, native of Ohio,
real estate agent, could read and write and living
with wife Carrie (42). The 1930 Census shows
him as 50, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows him as
John E. and died February 25, 1931. The Asylum
Grave Book shows him as John E., cause of
death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis and burial on
M
h 26 1931
Admission
Records show her as 57, resident of
Scioto Township in Pickaway Co OH, transferred
from County Infirmary and single. Admitted July
14, 1904. The 1910 Census shows her as 63,
single, could not read or write and a patient in the
Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she died December
15, 1919. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause
of death as Artero Sclerosis and burial on
Admission Records are missing. The Index to
Athens County Death Records shows she died
July 7, 1890. The Asylum Grave Book shows
burial on July 8, 1890.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
665
Name
M Spicer
Albert E.
Born
Died
1923
Patient #
6174*
County
Perry
Yr Admitted Comments
1914 Admission Records are missing. The 1860
Census shows him as 14, resident of Abingdon in
Harford Co MD, native of Maryland, living with
father Alfred (50, stone mason), mother Sarah
(45), J. Calvert (18, app stone mason) and
George (11). The 1870 Census shows him as 24,
resident of Baltimore MD, plasterer, single, living
with mother Sarah (45, keeping house), James
(28, clerk) and George (21, railroad fireman).
The 1910 Census shows him as 64, resident of
Monroe Township in Perry Co OH, native of
Maryland, coal miner, widower, could read and
write and living with brother James (68, coal
miner). Ohio Deaths shows he died February 23,
1923. The Asylum Grave Book shows cause of
death as Arterio Sclerosis & Senility and burial on
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
2
265
487
Name
Born
Died
F Spires
Nancy
Hysell
1834
1906
F Sprague
Anna
1866
1923
Patient #
4143
4558
County
Meigs
Pike
Yr Admitted Comments
1905 Admission Records show her about 80,
1908
housewife, divorced, resident of Harrisonville,
Scipio Township in Meigs Co OH, Methodist,
Sophia Eblin & Electra Hysell sisters, admitted
March 30, 1905. The 1850 Census shows her as
Nancy Spires, 23, resident of Salisbury Township
in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living with
husband John (23, laborer) and Sophia (6
months). The 1860 Census shows her as Nancy
Hysell, 30, resident of Scipio Township in Meigs
Co OH, native of Ohio, insane, living with father
Owen (50, farmer), mother Sophia (57), Benjamin
(29), Sophia (19), Owen (19), Sophia Spires (10)
and Olive Spires (8). The 1870 Census shows
her as Nancy Hysell, 40, resident of Scipio
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, idiotic,
could not read or write, living with father Owen
(73, farmer), Sophia (46, keeping house) and
Benjamin (35, farm worker). The 1880 Census
shows her as Nancy Sparrs, 50, resident of Scipio
Township in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, insane,
widow, living with brother Benjamin (45, farmer)
d i t El
t (34
k her
i as
h 42, resident
) Th 1900
Admission
Records
show
of
Omega in Jackson Township in Pike Co OH, gray
eyes, brown hair, 5' 6", 112 1/2 lbs., housewife,
suicidal and no children. Admitted September 5,
1908. The 1910 Census shows her as 44, married
with no children, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The 1920 Census shows
her as 53, married, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. Ohio Deaths shows she
died August 5, 1923. The Asylum Grave Book
shows cause of death as Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and burial on August 8, 1923.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
1
206
Name
Born
Died
M Springer
Julius
1841
1891
Patient #
2114*
County
Clermont
1
290
F Sprouse
Mary
1846
1908
4342
Ross
1
235
F Squires
Emma
1848
1904
693: 1899* Scioto:
Scioto
Yr Admitted Comments
1888 Admission Records are missing. The 1870
1906
1877: 1888
Census shows him as 29, resident of Pierce
Township in Clermont Co OH, native of Baden
(Germany), shoemaker and living with the William
Johns family. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows he died March [?] 25, 1891. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on November
Admission Records show her as 60, resident of
Scioto Township in Ross Co OH for 25 years,
widow, meager education, Protestant, says she
was present at Lincoln’s assassination and
locates same at McArthur, Ohio, had had 13
labors with 2 children [at home?], admitted to the
Asylum August 31, 1906. The 1880 Census
shows a Mary J. as 40, resident of Circleville OH,
native of Ohio, servant and housekeeper, widow,
living with John Meneley (50, saloonist), Frank
Meneley (19, bar-tender), Ida Sprouse (17) and
Anna Sprouse (13). The Asylum Grave Book
shows her as Spoonce burial on November 22,
Admission Records show her as 29, resident of
Porter Township in Scioto Co OH and violent.
Admitted October 9, 1877. Re-admission Records
are missing. The 1880 Census shows her as 39,
native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The 1900 Census shows her as 57,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Asylum. The Asylum Grave Book
shows her as Emily and burial on June 12, 1904.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
2
1
646
154
Name
Born
Died
F Stack
Margaret
1886
1938
F Staffer
Rebecca
1840
1898
Patient #
County
4497:
6294*
Noble:
Noble
165
Noble
Yr Admitted Comments
1908: 1923 First admission as Maggie Dye, 19, resident of
1874
Jefferson Township in Noble Co OH, native of
Noble Co OH, gray eyes, medium hair, 5' 5 1/2",
148 lbs., housekeeper, single, limited education,
Protestant, arsonist and no children. Admitted
March 5, 1908. Re-admission Records are
missing. The 1900 Cenus shows her as Maggie
Dye, 14 (b. January 1886), resident of Jefferson
Township in Noble Co OH, naitve of Ohio, living
with father Zeke (44, laborer), mother Margaret
(35), George (18, laborer), William (16, laborer),
Edward (12), Hugh (7), Lizzie (4) and Letta (3).
The 1910 Census shows her as Maggie Dye, 22,
resident of Jefferson Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write, livin
gwith father Ezekeil (49, railroad laborer), mother
Margaret (48), Hughey (17), Lettie (13) and
Harvey (6). The 1920 Census shows her as 28,
resident of Jefferson Township in Noble Co OH,
native of Ohio, could read and write, living with
husband Ephraim (54, farmer), Ephraim (7),
H
ld (4) Records
d Tild S
(10)
Th resident
1930 of
Admission
show her
as 34,
Olive Township in Noble Co OH and maybe a
child. Admitted March 1, 1874. The 1860 Census
shows her as 20, resident of Olive Township in
Noble Co OH, native of Ohio, domestic, living with
husband Aaron (25, farmer), George (3), John (3)
and Parcilla (1). The 1880 Census shows her as
40, native of Ohio, married and a patient in the
Asylum. The Index to Athens County Death
Records shows she died April 14, 1898. The
Asylum Grave Book shows burial on April 15,
Athens Lunatic Asylum Cemeteries Directory
Cemetery Grave # M/F
3
2
1082
548
Name
Born
Died
M Stalter
Joseph
1897
1962
F Stansbury
Dora
1862
1928
Patient #
7225*
1191
County
Perry
Meigs
Yr Admitted Comments
1921 Has headstone with name and dates.
1882
Admission Records are missing. The World War I
Draft Registration shows him as Joseph Francis,
22, resident of Somerset in Perry Co OH, farmer
and single. The 1920 Census shows him as 22,
native of Ohio, single, could read and write and a
patient in the Columbus Asylum. Ohio Deaths
shows him as 64, formerly of Perry Co OH, single
and died March 9, 1962.
Admission Records show her as 20, resident of
Salisbury Township in Meigs Co OH, native of
Meigs Co OH, house work, single, very limited
education and Methodist Episcopal Church.
Admitted June 3, 1882. The 1870 Census shows
her as 8, resident of Rutland in Meigs Co OH,
native of Ohio, living with father Charles (53,
farmer), Mary (47, keeping house) and William
(15). The 1880 Census shows her as 18, resident
of Rutland in Meigs Co OH, native of Ohio, living
with brother-in-law Knowlton Ta

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