Monday, September 19, 2011

It is clear Ella White (of African or West Indian origin) was one such victim…

What's In Kay's Mind?: Martha White aka Tabram…updated

Ella White 

I think this is also who my father was possessed of when he left for Long Island, New York…

Hyde County Lunacy Records

ELLA WHITE

White, Ella
25 Nov 1914
R.E. Windley
R.E. Windley

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Questionnaire
Name of Patient: Ella White
Race: Colored
Age: 35
Born: Lake Landing, N.C.
Occupation: field hand
Married? No
How many attacks of mental disease has patient had?  This is the 1st attack
Has she been subject of epilepsy?  No
Has she any delusions?  Yes, she thinks someone is going to kill her.
Is she destructive of clothing or furniture?  No
Is she filthy or indecent?  Yes
Has patient manifested any propensity to injure herself or others?  No
Has patient threatened or attempted suicide?  No
Has patient threatened or attempted to commit homicide?  No
Has she any family?  Yes, she has one child, a boy 3 yrs old
Are any of them insane?  No
Are parents of the insane person related by blood?  If so, what is the degree of relationship?  All her people are dead except her sister and son.
Are any of the relatives deaf, dumb, blind, idiotic, epileptic or paralyzed?  No
What is her bodily disease?  Don't know
Has any medical treatment been pursued?  None
Is she in jail?  Yes
Is she under forcible restraint?  Yes, jailor is forced to re_____ with her all the time.
Has patient any property?  No
What is her income?  No income
Has patient received aid from the county?  No
Give name & P.O. address of nearest relative.  Mrs. Albert Eason, sister, Scranton, N.C.
/s/ R.E. Windley, MD; Walker [x] Spencer; J.E. Spencer

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