Hi list folks Searching for helps regarding gg gramps who as a physician administered morphine to infant child adolesants and the patient died. 1851 in christian co. illinois. 1854 the state of illinois brought suit against him for murder. I have no information whether he was jailed housearrested whipped or beaten or hung at time of his dec.1857 death in macon co. 20+ people gave witness statements (which i dont have) and i have not found a verdict or punishment for my gg gramps. His scant will only gave a wheat field that he had for his son Adam S.Smith oct.1857 i presume he was physically able to plant that. any news articles photos or information regarding this upsetting case in that time would be appreciated thankyou wayne smith