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11:59:40 PM - Mon, May 28th 2012
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I recently discovered that my great-grandfather died at the Elgin Northern Hospital & Asylum for the Insane on March 18, 1896 where he had been been (according to the Kendall County Record)for "several years". How would I go about finding out when and why he was admitted. and the cause of death? I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to go about getting this information. Thank you.

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5:22:12 AM - Wed, May 30th 2012
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I recently discovered that my great-grandfather died at the Elgin Northern Hospital & Asylum for the Insane on March 18, 1896 where he had been been (according to the Kendall County Record)for "several years". How would I go about finding out when and why he was admitted. and the cause of death? I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to go about getting this information. Thank you.
Records that old would likely be at the archives in Springfield. I can check if you give me a name. Do you know where he is buried? There are about 800 names of patients buried there on findagrave.com Elgin State Hospital

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3:58:32 PM - Wed, May 30th 2012
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That would be wonderful! His name is Charles S. Dewey, the son of Abner and Cynthia Dewey. According to his obituary in the March 26, 1896 issue of the Kendall County News, he was born Oct. 22, 1845 at Turin, N.Y. He married my great-grandmother, Matilda Ledger at Turin Aug. 9, 1868. He died on a Wednesday morning, March 18, 1896. The March 25, 1896 Kendall County Record notes that he died at Elgin, where he was sent for insanity "several years ago". His body was shipped back to Plano on the March 19 evening train. He is buried at the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Kendall County, Illinois, which I assume is at or near Plano, Ill., because that is where he, his wife Matilda and children were living when she died on December l7, 1883 not long after she gave birth to my grandmother Grace Ruth Dewey. At the time of her death they also had two other young children, Milo C. and Harriet "Hattie" who both had been born at Turin, N.Y. According to the Kendall County Record of Dec. 27, 1883, Matilda died at the home of a D. C. Dewey. An inquest was held concerning her death because she had not yet been buried four days after she died. it was determined that she died of natural causes and Charles was exonerated from all blame. All of this information came to me as a total shock, as despite being close to my grandmother, I knew nothing about her father's mental illness. At the time Charles moved to Plano, he had a brother, Milo C. Dewey and sister, Mary A. Davis who were living there. Sometime after his death, Grandmother said she spent a brief time at an Auora orphanage, then lived with her aunt Mary Davis until she moved to Kansas to live on her own at about age 16. I will be so grateful if you can help me solving the mystery of this family. Thank you!

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3:43:28 AM - Fri, Jun 1st 2012
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Donna Koch
I am looking for the records of Jenny Bork, my grandmother who was a in the sanitarium in Wauwatosa in 1930.

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4:50:22 AM - Sat, Jun 2nd 2012
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In the 1880 census they still lived in Turin, NY with Hattie at age 4. The 1890 US census was lost in a fire unfortunately. I looked for death records from the 1890s but it appears they aren't online. Before 1916 when death certificates were made law in Illinois, the records were kept by the county. If the state archives is no help, you can try the Kane County Genealogical Society, where Elgin State Hospital is located. Here is their [email protected] & their website

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I am looking for the records of Jenny Bork, my grandmother who was a in the sanitarium in Wauwatosa in 1930.

In the 1930 census there is a Jenny Bork at the Milwaukee Sanitarium, born in Norway (1880) and widowed. As for records, try this info. The facility is now operating as Aurora Health Care on the same location as the old facility.

Milwaukee County Historical Society
Phone: 414-273-8288
email: [email protected]

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Darleen & Sherly Jean Howiatow
My sister and I was in Lapeer St Traing Home when I was 3 or4 i would lkie some info on us, What year was we in this place and when did we get out. I Darleen was adopted by my grandfather Lloyd Chance and wife Sadie I think when I was 4 Can I get this info.It would fill in some my younger life. Darleen Mell at whatmells@aol,com

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Appreciate your efforts and information. I've seen the 1880 census of Turin, NY and discovered the 1890 Illinois census schedules were destroyed by fire. I wrote requesting information from the Kendall County Clerk at Yorkville in April, but never received a reply. It does seem I keep hitting brick walls. About the time I discovered your website I ran across a site that had an Illinois State Archives Statewide Death Index. Charles S. Dewey's death at Elgin Insane Hospital was listed, and they gave a Certifica No. 10962. Perhaps I should find the address for the Archieves and write to them. I was encouraged, when I saw an 1880 census of patients at Elgin on the internet, that I might yet be able to get my great-grandfather's records. This may be a futile effort, but I'm not reeady to give up yet. Again, thank you for your help. I will write to the e-mail address you've provided. Your site is wonderful. I know a lot of people appreciate what you do.

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1:47:43 PM - Wed, Jun 13th 2012
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To Forum Veteran: Thanks for your guidance in trying to get information on my great-grandfather who died at the Northern Hospital at Elgin. As you suggested, I contacted the e-mail address you provided and learned from a representative there that all records from Northern are sealed -- even if they are over 100 years -- under an Illinois state law. The only way to obtain these records is through a court order which, they noted, was quite difficult and expensive. The representative did, however, suggest that I contact the Illinois State Archives for a death certificate, which I did. I rec'd the certificate in the mail. The information on the certificate is minimal, which may be standard in such cases, but atleast I learned the cause of his death. Just wanted to let you know for future reference regarding inquiries on Northern Hospital & Asylum at Elgin, IL. Thank you.

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10:05:15 PM - Sun, Aug 12th 2012
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Dennis Fitzpatrick - Polk State Home for Feeble-Minded
My great-uncle Dennis Fitzpatrick was born in 1908 (I believe) in Pittsburgh, PA. He was living with his family in Pittsburg in 1920 per the 1920 Federal Census. By the 1930 Federal Census he was living at the Polk State Home for Feeble-Minded (age 20). I am unsure of his date of admission to the Home. I have no date of his passing but he was still living in 1940 at age 30.

I would appreciate any information on my great uncle or how I could that information. My e-mail address is [email protected]

Thank you,
Nancy Kendall Kruse
Grand Rapids, MI

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1:45:35 PM - Tue, Aug 14th 2012
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http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/genealogy/3183/vital_statistics/3...

PA is an odd state for acquiring records. The link above is to the access listing for birth and death certificates. You can access and order death certificates for persons deceased from 1906-1961. In searching the social security death index I am not finding a record for a Dennis Fitzpatrick, but records for the SSDI don't really start until about 1965ish. If he died prior to this time than his name may not be listed on the ssdi. The Pennsylvania state archives is really very selective in explaining what records it does and doesn't have. If a death certificate search doesn't work than I would try contacting them. You can contact their archivist here [email protected]

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I found several Dennis Fitzpatricks from PA born around 1908, including the census records you already found. 1 is from Cambria, but it has him enlisting in the Army for WW2, probably not him. Another on the SSDI was born in 1909 and died in Warren,Ohio in 1987. Says his SSN was issued in Pennsylvania in 1973. It's possible that could be him as they may have issued him a # upon being released from Polk State School. Another thing is that the "Industry of decedent" is listed as "Homemaker, student, unemployed volunteer". There is another but no information other then date of birth & death.

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12:26:58 AM - Tue, Aug 28th 2012
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Gallipolis State Hospital
I have found that my grandfather died in 1967 after a lengthy illness at Gallipolis State Hospital in Ohio. I don't have much information on him, and would love any information I can get.

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11:42:51 AM - Thu, Aug 30th 2012
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Institute of Feeble Minded (Columbus OH)
My mother was sent there at 16 years old by her father who did not want to care for her. She was normal. She spent 6 years there before a staff member helped her escape year 1936 where she spent the rest of her life living a normal life. On her death bed she told me her story. I have been trying to obtain her 6 year records (which I saw her name on a folder), but "they" would not allow me to see them. Instead they advise me they were (1)destroyed, (2)not there. Is there anyone out there that can help me. I gave up on attornies (all they want is there money and no record. I would be willing to pay for a complete record file. You can reach me at [email protected] or 937 698 6881. Her name was Thelma Worley (1930-1936)

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4:35:26 PM - Thu, Aug 30th 2012
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Ole Borgen
My grandfather Ole Borgen (born in Norway 31th July 1899)was an inmate at Cherokee State Hospital in 1940.
He came to Winnebago,Iowa in 1923. He left his family in Norway and never looked back.He died in Lake Mills in 1973.
Is it possible to get information about why he was in the hospital for insane and for how long he stayed at Cherokee State Hospital?
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2:10:31 AM - Tue, Sep 11th 2012
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Pilgrim State Hospital on Long Island
Any ideas how to access patient record for someone that was there from the 1930's to their death in 1988. Harriet or Henrietta Miles Wood is the name of the patient.

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3:09:22 AM - Tue, Sep 25th 2012
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Looking for records of James Welch, Winnebago Asylum, Oshkosh, WI
James Welch died in Oshkosh, WI March 9th, 1927 and was in the Winnebago Asylum until he died. His obituary was in the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern Newspaper.I don't know what he died of or how long he was at Winnebago. He was born in Sauk County, WI in 1875 and married Catherine Dwyer. Any information would be appreciated.

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6:26:03 PM - Wed, Sep 26th 2012
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Odilla/Odille Ducharme
This would have been my GG Paternal Grandmother. We have come up with Geneological records from Iroquois County with her husband having declared her insane, as well as the court, and Dr. too,.. they sent her to Illinois Central State hospital for the Insane. This all happened in Jan 1879. She dies less than 2 months later.We have her grave site as being at Immanuel SOuth Cemetary. Which is part of an unclaimed patient cemetary from that particular Mental institution. We are wanting to know where to go to for any sort of Death certificate/ medical information for family medical history. PLease help.....[email protected]

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4:18:49 PM - Thu, Sep 27th 2012
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Bessie Pauline Sullivan
I am trying to locate my Grandmother, I found in the census 1928 She was in The Chicago State Insane Hospital. Norwood Park Township Her name is Sophie Zieman. I would like to find a much information as possible, and were she is buried. [email protected]

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9:47:48 PM - Tue, Oct 9th 2012
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Med records Marcy State Hospital
My father was in Marcy State Hospital for alcoholism. Where would his medical records be housed? This was around 1966/1967.

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6:09:36 PM - Fri, Oct 12th 2012
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Russell Family Tree
I am searching for information about my paternal grandfathers sister.I believe she may have been a patient at the Bangor State Hospital in the 1930's.Family lore is that she died in the " insane asylum" Her name was Mary Russell. She was born in Penobscot,Maine in 1899.

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11:55:42 PM - Fri, Oct 12th 2012
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My father was in Marcy State Hospital for alcoholism. Where would his medical records be housed? This was around 1966/1967.

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You would have the contact the PA Dept Welfare. Honestly though since the place closed in the 1980s it is likely the records were left behind and no longer exist.


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I am searching for information about my paternal grandfathers sister.I believe she may have been a patient at the Bangor State Hospital in the 1930's.Family lore is that she died in the " insane asylum" Her name was Mary Russell. She was born in Penobscot,Maine in 1899.


Contact the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, thats what the hospital is called now.

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1:13:28 AM - Sat, Mar 23rd 2013
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Asylum for Criminally Insane in 1920s Pennsylvania
My grandfather was from Lithuania and coal-mined in Luzerne Pennsylvania. We were told he killed a man in the coal-mine with a shovel and went to a Mental Asylum for Criminally insane. I have searched Ancestry, Family Search, Find a Grave etc but unable to find where he may have been.
Do you have any idea which mental homes would have likely been where he went and how to find records?

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3:07:42 AM - Sun, Mar 31st 2013
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Finding former patient at Kalamazoo State Hospital
I believe my grandfather was an inmate at the State Hospital at Kalamazoo in the late 1940's and early 1950's. According to family stories he committed suicide at the hospital in 1954 by hanging. Is there a way to check for names of former inmates? Also, where would someone who did not have family be buried if they died at this hospital?

I've been trying to find a death record for my grandfather through Ancestry.com, Genealogy Bank, Berrien County, and just about everywhere I can think of. He seems to fall off the earth after 1945. His name was Adolph A. Lucius of Saint Joseph, MI.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. I would really like to find him and pay my respects.


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