[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, Precinct 3, 1885-1893] (open access)

[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, Precinct 3, 1885-1893]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing information on courts and cases. The entries include information on justice fees, crimes, and specific details of cases. There are several inserts in this ledger including information on executions, notes from attorneys, fines/fees, and other misc pieces of paper.
Date: 1885/1893
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JP Inquest Record, Precinct 7, Cooke County, 1888-1919] (open access)

[JP Inquest Record, Precinct 7, Cooke County, 1888-1919]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing the minutes of inquests held by various justices of the peace. The inquests concern deaths in the area and note the deceased, witnesses and their statements, and the findings of the Justice of the Peace.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jail Register, Cooke County, 1897-1910] (open access)

[Jail Register, Cooke County, 1897-1910]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of prisoners confined in the county jail. Recorded information includes names, age, physical descriptions, dates of confinement, fines, offenses, and names of jailer. The ledger also contains a letter from Cook County Judge J. M. Wright, dated June 21, 1904, regarding his decision in the case of the State of Texas v. [Benye Bawden]. See entry 42 on page 98 of this ledger for more information on the defendant.
Date: 1897/1910
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1886-1893] (open access)

[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1886-1893]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the minutes of the county court involving criminal cases. The entries include information on the name and number of the cases, dates, and descriptions of what happened in the cases.
Date: 1886/1893
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1893-1916] (open access)

[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1893-1916]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the minutes of the county court involving criminal cases. The entries include information on the name and number of the cases, dates, and descriptions of what happened in the cases.
Date: 1893/1916
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1880-1885] (open access)

[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1880-1885]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of the criminal cases that were handled at the county court. The entries list information including names and number of court cases, dates, and what occurred that day in relation to the case.
Date: 1880/1885
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904] (open access)

[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing criminal records from the county court. The entries include information on the criminals convicted, their charges, and fines.
Date: 1899/1904
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes, Pleas of Guilty, County Court, Cooke County, 1892-1899] (open access)

[Minutes, Pleas of Guilty, County Court, Cooke County, 1892-1899]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing the guilty pleas of suspects, their crimes, and the resulting punishment.
Date: 1892-03~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes, Pleas of Guilty, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904] (open access)

[Minutes, Pleas of Guilty, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing the guilty pleas of suspects, their crimes, and the resulting punishment.
Date: 1899-07~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Pauper Record, Cooke County, 1895-1905] (open access)

[Pauper Record, Cooke County, 1895-1905]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a register of allowances for paupers. Recorded information includes names, amount allowed, term, and date issued.
Date: 1895/1905
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Sheriff's Fugitive Record, Cooke County, Early 1900s] (open access)

[Sheriff's Fugitive Record, Cooke County, Early 1900s]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing lists of criminal offenders. They are described by: age; height; eye and hair color; complexion; weight; distinguish marks or "peculiarities" ; their charge; where they are wanted; the name of the associated officer; a reward; and final remarks.
Date: 1900~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bar Docket and Appearances, Civil and Criminal District Court, Cooke County, 1871-1873] (open access)

[Bar Docket and Appearances, Civil and Criminal District Court, Cooke County, 1871-1873]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a list of appearances in the Civil and Criminal District Courts. The entries list information including the cause numbers, plaintiffs and defendants, dates, and some additional notes.
Date: 1871/1873
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bar Docket Criminal District Court, Cooke County, 1873-1883] (open access)

[Bar Docket Criminal District Court, Cooke County, 1873-1883]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing case criminal court docket information which includes dates, defendants, crimes, and witnesses.
Date: August 1873
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Convict Labor Record, Cooke County, 1878-1891] (open access)

[Convict Labor Record, Cooke County, 1878-1891]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of convicts that were hired out to do work. Recorded information includes names, dates of convictions, physical descriptions, fees and fines owed, and information about hire. Includes some inserts containing legal documentation of debts to the court. The record is listed alphabetically by convict name.
Date: 1878/1891
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket, Judges State Docket, District Court, Cooke County, 1857-1871] (open access)

[Criminal Docket, Judges State Docket, District Court, Cooke County, 1857-1871]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing criminal dockets, including such information as attorneys' names, the names of the involved parties, date of indictment, pleas, and the action taken by the court.
Date: 1857-05~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[J. P.  Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct, Cooke County,1858-1861] (open access)

[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct, Cooke County,1858-1861]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing criminal and civil dockets, minutes, and fees.
Date: August 1858
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct , Cooke County, 1866-1867] (open access)

[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct , Cooke County, 1866-1867]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing records of civil and criminal dockets, minutes, and fees.
Date: May 11, 1866
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Executions Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1927] (open access)

[Executions Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1927]

Docket from Cooke County, Texas containing records of executions between July 1876 and December 1927, including names of those executed, dates of judgement and execution, fees owed, and notes on the receipt of fees and return of personal items. There is also an alphabetical listing of court cases and the pages they appear on at the front of the book.
Date: 1876/1927
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Judges Docket, Criminal, County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1881] (open access)

[Judges Docket, Criminal, County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1881]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the name of the court case, charges, date of indictment and capias, state witnesses, and the proceedings of the court. The list is arranged by date.
Date: 1876-07~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Record of Fugitives, District Court, Cook County, 1865-1908] (open access)

[Record of Fugitives, District Court, Cook County, 1865-1908]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing an alphabetical list of criminal fugitives, identified by file number, name, offense, and date of filing.
Date: 1865-11~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Sheriff's Fee Book, Cooke County, 1873-1874] (open access)

[Sheriff's Fee Book, Cooke County, 1873-1874]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing a list of fees owed to the sheriff. Information typically includes the service rendered, the indebted party, whether or not the fee was paid, and the amount due.
Date: January 23, 1873
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[State Bar Docket, Criminal County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1885] (open access)

[State Bar Docket, Criminal County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1885]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a docket of cases from the county court. The entries contain information on the names of the parties, charge, dates for indictment and arrest, and some list the attorney involved and proceedings of court. It was meant for use by attorneys. Pages 106-107 glued together. Pagination skips 117-118.
Date: 1876/1885
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1903] (open access)

[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1903]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing criminal docket information for the county court. Recorded information includes the names of parties involved, attorneys, offenses, date of filing, names of witnesses, and orders of the court.
Date: 1899/1903
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]

The author says that everyone is doing fine. They had a little bit of horse trouble, some of the horses got scared and loose and ran away. They were able to recover the horses though. The author went hunting in Cooke county, which didn't go well, but he found a bee tree.
Date: July 28, 1872
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library