Clay County, KY
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Submitted by: Nell Dwyer
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April 12, 1852
Page 3
Commonwealth VS George Freeman FOR FORNICATORS
This day came the atty for the Commonwealth and the defendant tho called came not but made default and the process having been executed. It is considered by the court that the defendant make good therefore to the Commonwealth by the payment of sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents and that the Commonwealth recover her costs.

Page 3
Commonwealth VS Wesley Corh? And Polly Peters FORNICATORS
This day came the atty for the Commonwealth and the defendant tho called came not but made default and the process having been executed. It is considered by the court that the defendant make good therefore to the Commonwealth by the payment of sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents and that the Commonwealth recover her costs.

April 12, 1852
Page 3
Commonwealth VS Isham Gambrel FOR ADULTERY
This day came the atty for the Commonwealth and the defendant tho called came not but made default and the process having been executed. It is considered by the court that the defendant make good therefore to the Commonwealth by the payment of thirty three dollars and thirty three cents and that the Commonwealth recover her costs.



April 12,1852
Page 9
Ordered that William Coldwell be allowed $2.29 for guarding John Collins charged with felony which is ordered to be certified.

April 12,1852
Page 15
Commonwealth VS William Bledsoe ADULTERY
This day came as will the attorney for the Commonwealth as the said defendant and her attorney filed his demer? And plea of "not guilty" and the court being advised on the law are ------------ on the demer? Overruled the same and after hearing the ---------------. It is considered by the court that the defendant William Bledsoe make good his fine to the Commonwealth by payment of
sixteen dollars & sixty six cents and that the deft Amelia Cobb make good her fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of sixteen dollars & sixty six cents and that the Commonwealth recoveer of the defts her cost.
Note: On the 1850 Clay census there is a William Bledsoe age 33 and a woman in
his household, Amelia Cox age 24


April 12, 1852
Page 16
Commonwealth VS William Bledsoe ASSAULT
This day came as will the attorney for the Commonwealth as the said defendant and by his attorney filed his plea of "not guilty" and the attorney for the Commonwealth and thereupon came a jury to wit John C. D------- 1. T. T. Garrard 2. John Hays 3. John Davidson 4. Thomas Scott 5. Austin Webb? 6.Martin Davidson 7. Elijah ---------- 8. Clifton Mobly 9. William R. Swafford 10. Thomas Carr? 11. John Lewis 12. Who was elected -------- ---------- ---------
after hearing the evidence returned the following verdict to wit We of the jury find the ------- named defendant guilty as charged in the Indictment and ---------- that he make good his fine to the Commonwealth by payment of Twenty dollars and damages.
Signed T.T. Garrard



April 16, 1852
Page 16
Commonwealth VS William Bledsoe INDICT FOR FELONY
For cause shown upon affidavit filed and proof the review in this cause is changed to the Laurel Circuit Court and the clerk of this court is hereby directed to --------------- the record and proceeding had hence ------------- William Bledsoe, William White, and Thomas M. Bledsoe acknowledged themselves indebited to the Commonwealth in the penal sum of Two hundred dollars.----------
Note: This last one was a toughy to read.

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