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Meet the many people who argued for and against carceral, institutional, and interpersonal confinement in the petitions filed in County and District Courts throughout the American West over the long nineteenth century. Browse or search people by name, demographic characteristics, case role, and/or relationships described in each petition. Our encoding practice for people features data pulled from the available case files and in some instances additional data from supplemental sources is also included. Only people with case roles are indexed here, while all persons named in a case are listed on the case page. The Glossary defines the attributes used to structure data from the habeas petitions. The Code Book explains the relational structure of the data and functionality of the database website.
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Cases
- In the matter of the Application of Ma-chu-nah-zha (Standing Bear) for a writ of Habeas Corpus 9
- In the matter of the application of Fred O. Lane for a writ of Habeas Corpus 4
- Matter of Application of Emma Clifton for Habeas Corpus 4
- The State of Nebraska On the Relation of Hermann Reiter, Complainant vs. Johanna Reiter, Respondent 4
- In re application of John F. Kinney for writ of Habeas Corpus for John F. Kinney Jr. Catherine Kinney and Margaret Kinney 3
- In Re Application of Russell and Nettie Watson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the matter of application of Ethel Siefken for and on behalf of Marvel Siefken, Elmo Siefken and Kennard Siefken, minors for writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the matter of the application of Anna Citta for writ of Habeas Corpus for Francis Citta 3
- In the matter of the application of Bonnie Manion for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Lera Manion and Howard Manion 3
- In the matter of the application of C. S. Nelson for a writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the matter of the application of Eddy Cramer, Willie Cramer, and Clarence Cramer, by George H. A. Cramer, for a writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the matter of the application of Harry E. Miller for a writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the Matter of the Application of Leta Eshom, formerly Leta Bassett, for a writ of Habeas Corpus for Wilber Bassett, age 11 years, and Alma May Bassett, age 8 years 3
- In the matter of the application of Martin D. Reilly and Christy Reilly for a writ of Habeas Corpus 3
- In the matter of the application of Nina P. Robotham, a minor, by Robert G. Robotham, her next friend, for a writ of habeas corpus 3
- In the Matter of the Petition of Aubrey Pickard for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Leonard Pickards 3
- State of Nebraska ex rel Agnes Donohue, et al. vs. Kittie F. Noonan, et al. 3
- Albert Schiessl, Plantiff Vs. Mrs. Gussie Maloney, Defendent 2
- Ex Rel Ruth Livingston vs. Dr. Ernest T. Manning Health Commissioner, City of Omaha and Alta Burger Superintendant Detention Home for Girls, For Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In re application for George W. Hahne and Elsie M. Hahne for writ of Habeas Corpus vs. Fred E. Sawtell and Mary A. Sawtell 2
- In re application of Edward Falconer for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In re application of Estella Lyell for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In re application of George A. Tarrant for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In re application of Herbert G. Flood for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Application of Arthur Miller in the Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Matter of a Petition of Harry Thompson, for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of application of Effie Norland for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of application of Harold Savage for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of application of Philmore David and Ellison Blackford for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of application of Ruth McLane for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Agnes Smith for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Matter of the Application of Albert Hall for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Alma Zerbst for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Alson B. Cole for a writ of habeas corpus 2
- In the Matter of the Application of Alson B. Cole for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Arthur L. Curfman for writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Belden Finley for writ of Habeas Corpus for Verne A. Finley 2
- In the matter of the application of Carl O. Nelson for a writ of Habeas Corpus for Georgia Catherine Nelson 2
- In the matter of the application of Charles [Charles scratched out 2
- In the matter of the application of Edgar I. Fuller father of Helen Dorothy Fuller for Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Matter of the Application of Emma Banks for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Enola Crater for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Esther A. Johnson, Chief Juvenile Officer for writ of Habeas Corpus (Harry Litter) [Little 2
- In the matter of the application of Frederick Jacobsen for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Helen Jacobsen 2
- In the matter of the application of George Brown for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Harry Chandler for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of James Cummings for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Matter of the Application of John P. Whitney for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Louis Loukas for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the Matter of the Application of Lucile Dawson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus by Lulu Dawson 2
- In the matter of the application of Maggie Summers for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Samuel Summers 2
- In the Matter of the Application of Margaret Purdy, for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Josephine Blairb 2
- In the matter of the application of Nellie E. Hurt for writ of Habeas Corpus for June Lucile Hurt 2
- In the matter of the application of Pierce H. O'Dell for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Russell G. Watson for a writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Ruth Morrisson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the Application of Sam Harris for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of Wendell Phillips Herrick for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2
- In the matter of the application of William Lemke, for writ of habeas corpus for Paul Lemke 2
- In the matter of the petition of Stella Williams for a writ of habeas corpus for Howard Edward Godden 2
- State of Nebraska ex rel Richard Seward by Kittie F. Noonan, his next friend, etc. vs. Agnes Donohue, et al. 2
- State of Nebraska ex Relative Alvira E. Britton, Plaintiff Vs. Stephen W. Bryant and Alice Bryant, Defendants 2
- State of Nebraska on the relation of Samuel J. Coffman vs. India A. Coffman 2
- A. J. Schmoker v. Felix J. McShane Jr. and Henry Schroeder 1
- Application of Ex Rel Henry Hoffman vs. Michael Clark Sheriff of Douglas County and Sherman Clayton Jailer 1
- Application of Marcus Glassman for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- Application of Pearl Lyles for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- application of Pearl Weaver v. Michael L. Clark Sheriff of Douglas County Nebraska and Sherman Clayton Jailer of Douglas County Jail, Nebraska, For writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- Application of Pete Johnson for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- Application of Rose Callahan for Writ of Habeas Corpus for James Callahan 1
- Charles Sitzman vs. L. C. Oberlies, A. E. Allyn, Catherine Worley, as the Board of Commissioners of State Institutions of the State of Nebraska and Doctor S. J. Stewart, Superintendent Institution for Feeble Minded Youth 1
- Dennis H. Cronin, U.S. Marshal, et al., Appellants, vs. Elmer R. MacNalley 1
- Dennis H. Cronin, U.S. Marshal, et al., Appellants, vs. Florence Godly 1
- Ellis M. Harrison vs. Eillen M. Harrison 1
- ex rel Joseph Miller, Bernard Miller, Peter Miller, and Ed Mazone vs. John Briggs and Michael Corcoran; Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- Harriet O'Grady, on behalf of Myrtle O'Grady, vs. Doctor J. N. Smith, Superintendent of the State Institution for Feeble Minded 1
- Ike Payne, Relator vs. Michael L. Clark, Sheriff, Respondent 1
- In re app Mack Sterns for writ H.C. 1
- In re app of Mack Dwyer for writ of H.C. 1
- In re application for Habeas Corpus, Charles Ferguson Relator vs. Michael Clark Sheriff, Respondent 1
- In re Application of Albert L. Rosenbloom for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Albert Larson for and on behalf of his Daughter Nellie E. Larson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Crystal Gilson for Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Curley Stenson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re Application of Ethel Allen and Nellie Roberts for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Ethel De Lafleur for writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Flossie Gordon for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Frank Diblasco for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Frank Kreishutz for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of George Coffey for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In Re application of Harriet -, real name unknown, assumed name Consecrate Mary of the Seven Dolars 1
- In re application of Ike Payne for writ of Habeas Corpus vs. Michael L. Clark Sheriff, Respondent 1
- In re application of Joe Petrovick for a writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of John J. Bohmer and Conselo Bohmer for a writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of John Larkovich, as known as, John Karkovich for a writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re Application of John Mexican for writ of Habeas Corpus. 1
- In re application of John Sullivan for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Joseph W. Fleming for a writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Lena Heaton for a writ of Habeas Corpus 1
- In re application of Louie Simmons and Joe Cavarra for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1
138 results
Download JSON Download CSVMa-chu-nah-zha (Standing Bear)
- Birth date: January 1, 1829
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Ta-xha-but (Buffalo Chip)
- Birth date: January 1, 1832
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Primo, Susette (Zazette Primeau)
- Birth date: January 1, 1837
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Ma-shud-da-de (Feather Crazy)
- Birth date: January 1, 1838
- Birth place: Unknown, Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Shan-gu-e-he-zhe (Yellow Horse)
- Birth date: January 1, 1838
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Me-tha-zhin-ga (Little Duck)
- Birth date: January 1, 1847
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Ta-nich-ing-ah (Little Buffalo Woman)
- Birth date: January 1, 1847
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Clifton, Charles T.
- Birth date: January 1, 1849
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Holding party
Redick, Charles R.
- Birth date: April 13, 1857
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner attorney, petitioner, bound party
Coffman, Samuel J.
- Birth date: March 1, 1858
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Redick, William A.
- Birth date: January 1, 1860
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Judge
Lemke, William
- Birth date: January 1, 1860
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Reilly, Elizabeth
- Birth date: January 1, 1862
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, holding party
Tarrant, George A.
- Birth date: January 1, 1863
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Oo-Mod-ah (Good Provision)
- Birth date: January 1, 1863
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Holmes, George
- Birth date: January 1, 1864
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White, Irish
- Case role(s): Police magistrate, authority ordering detention, judge
Bryant, Stephen W.
- Birth date: January 1, 1865
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Holding party, respondent
Armstrong, Mary Jane
- Birth date: January 1, 1869
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Primo, Laura (Primeau)
- Birth date: January 1, 1869
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Indigenous
- Case role(s): Petitioner, bound party
Pollard, Frances
- Birth date: January 1, 1873
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Pollard, Charles
- Birth date: January 1, 1874
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Reiter, John
- Birth date: August 1, 1874
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White, German
- Case role(s): Bound party
Kinney, John (John F. Kinney)
- Birth date: January 1, 1875
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Noonan, Marie
- Birth date: January 1, 1875
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Moriarty, Margaret
- Birth date: January 1, 1876
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White, Irish
- Case role(s): Respondent
Worley, Katherine F.
- Birth date: October 12, 1876
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Van Duesen, Charles H. (Van Deusen)
- Birth date: January 1, 1877
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Responding party, holding party, respondent
Whitney, John P. (John B. Whitney)
- Birth date: January 1, 1877
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Lyell, Estella
- Birth date: January 1, 1877
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Powers, Joseph F.
- Birth date: January 1, 1878
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner attorney
Noonan, Kittie F.
- Birth date: January 1, 1878
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner, holding party, respondent, responding party
Smith, Charles A.
- Birth date: January 1, 1878
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, holding party
Watson, Edna M. (Gerould, Edna M. )
- Birth date: March 1, 1878
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Clifton Jr., Charles
- Birth date: April 1, 1880
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Curfman, Eveline W.
- Birth date: January 1, 1881
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Swedish
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Robotham, Minnie
- Birth date: January 1, 1881
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Smith, Tessie
- Birth date: January 1, 1881
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
McKelvie, Samuel Roy
- Birth date: April 15, 1881
- Birth place: United States, Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Authority ordering detention
Miller, Evelyn Estelle
- Birth date: October 7, 1881
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Unknown
- Case role(s): Bound party
Clifton, Roy (Royden A. Clifton)
- Birth date: January 1, 1882
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Johnson, Esther A.
- Birth date: January 1, 1882
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: Swedish
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Stewart, May L.
- Birth date: January 1, 1882
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Manion, Bonnie
- Birth date: January 1, 1882
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
McShane, Jr., Felix J. (F. J.)
- Birth date: July 10, 1882
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Holding party, responding party, respondent
Clifton, Clarence
- Birth date: January 1, 1883
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Adams, Jennie Belle (Jennie Belle Scott)
- Birth date: January 1, 1884
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Deles Dernier, Chester
- Birth date: July 11, 1884
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Bound party
Uhling, Cassius M. (Uhlig)
- Birth date: January 1, 1885
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, responding party, holding party
Eshom, Leta
- Birth date: January 1, 1886
- Birth place: Nebraska, United States
- Sex: Female
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Petitioner
Boler, Thomas D.
- Birth date: January 1, 1886
- Birth place: Nebraska
- Sex: Male
- Race or ethnicity: White
- Case role(s): Respondent, holding party
