E.W. Hendon
812 Gageway Dr.
Mesquite, Texas 75150-4355
 

Dear Mr. Hendon:

Enclosed is the information you requested. I have checked the convict ledgers we received from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in regards to your request for information about J. H. Hill. There are two sets of ledgers that contain personal information about convicts in the prison system:  the convict record ledgers and the Conduct ledgers.  Enclosed with this letter are forms containing information transcribed from those ledgers. Due to the age and condition of the ledgers, they cannot be photocopied. If I can be of further help, please let me know.

It has been a pleasure to assist you, and thank you for your interest in the Texas State Archives.

Sincerely,

Bill Simmons
Research Assistant

Number:  2619
Name:  J. H. Hill
Age: 22
Height:  5’ 7”
Weight: 150
Complexion: Fair
Eyes:  Hazel
Hair: Dark
Marks on person:  None
Marital relations: Yes
Use of tobacco:  Yes
Habits: Temperate
Education:  None
Occupation:  Laborer
Nativity:  Texas
Time of conviction: Feb. 26, 1887
Offense: Theft of horse
Terms of imprisonment: 5 years
County: Comanche
Residence: Comanche
Plea: Not guilty
When received: March 11, 1887
Expiration of sentence: Feb. 26, 1892
Remarks: Discharged   June 26, 1891
 

CONDUCT REGISTER TRANSCRIPTION FORM

Number:  2619
Name: J. H. Hill
County: Comanche
Location: Rusk   March 11, 1887
Punishments:  Discharged   June 26, 1891

1884-1886    J.W. Cunningham
1886-1888    John D. Rowe
1888-1890    F.E. Wilson
1890-1896    A.B. Foster