Drummond, John

A young man, weak in body and mind – lives with his parents who are in rather poor circumstances.

11/05/1860 – 14/11/1862 – to be given such articles of clothing as the Inspector found he required.

13/11/1863 – In accordance with the recommendation of the Visiting Lunacy Commissioner, to get a bed for him that he may sleep apart from his mother.

11/11/1864 – case referred to the Committee of Management.

12/05/1865 – allowance reduced.

10/11/1865 – Inspector from Board of Lunacy had visited in September and was dissatisfied with his condition – was dirty and his clothing indifferent – he and his mother occupying one bed – Had been supplied with a suit of clothing and bed clothes – Board agreed that he was a fit subject for admittance to the Poorhouse and instructed the Inspector to arrange accordingly.

08/02/1867 – given a flannel shirt.

08/05/1868 – imbecile.

13/11/1868 –

14/05/1869 – has cost the Board £175. Inspector to investigate whether there is not some property belonging of right to the foresaid John Drummond.

This is an entry from the name index to the Beath Parochial Minute Board, 1845-81.

For the original - Minute Book see FCC/16/10/1.