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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #178
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Bartol, Elizabeth
Bartol, Margaret
Foster, Eli
Hornefius, Catherine
Hornefius, William
Kline, David
Kline, Jacob
Miller, George
Miller, Nancy
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #178
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/13.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Only those children residing in Mount Joy and Donegal Township have been identified; where the rest of them live is not known.
Bartol, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Bartol, Margaret. [Donegal Twp.]
Foster, Eli. Teacher.
Hornefius, Catherine.
Hornefius, William.
Kline, David. [Mount Joy]
Kline, Jacob. Mount Joy.
Miller, George.
Miller, Nancy.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
List of tax exonerations
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #014A
Date Range
1823
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
List of tax exonerations
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Albright, Christian
Bleam, Jacob
Boys, Abraham
Bradey, John
Bradly, John
Cafry, Thomas
Coats, Jacob
Cox, John
Eaches, Sylvester
Engel, Peter
Eshelman, Henry
Evans, David
Evans, Philip
Fleming, James
Garrison, John
Gohein, Sam
Good, John
Hart, Daniel
Henderson, Amos
Hinton, William
Mengel, Peter
Miller, George
Miller, Peter
Northamer, Adam
Pieler, David
Piersol, Daniel
Ronk, John
Shade, Christian
Shoeman, William
Silknitter, Michael
Weimert, William
Wort, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Tax exonerations
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #014A
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A May 1, 2001.
Additional Notes
Tax exonerations.
Albright, Christian. Insolvent.
Silknitter, Michael. Tax collector.
Boys, Abraham. [No reason was recorded.]
Cafry, Thomas. [No reason was recorded.]
Coats, Jacob. Insolvent.
Cox, John. [No reason was recorded.]
Engel, Peter. [No reason was recorded.]
Evans, Philip. Insolvent.
Fleming, James. [No reason was recorded.]
Gohein, Sam. [No reason was recorded.]
Good, John. Lived in Berks County. Deceased in 1822. Tenant on property insolvent.
Hart, Daniel. [No reason was recorded.]
Henderson, Amos. [No reason was recorded.]
Hinton, William. [No reason was recorded.]
Miller, Peter. [No reason was recorded.]
Northamer, Adam. [No reason was recorded.]
Pieler, David. [No reason was recorded.]
Piersol, Daniel. Run off.
Ronk, John. Moved out of county. Refused paying on account paying tax in Chester County.
Sargeson, _____. Insolvent.
Shade, Christian. Insolvent.
Shoeman, William. Moved off before tax was collecting.
Weimert, William. Insolvent.
Wort, Henry. [No reason was recorded.]
Zell, _____. Insolvent.
Freemen:
Bleam, Jacob. Refused paying betweeen the age 21 & 22. x
Bradly, John [or Bradey, John.]. Moved away before tax was collecting.
Evans, David. Paid in Earl Twp.
Eshelman, Henry. Insolvent.
Eaches, Sylvester. Insolvent.
Garrison, John. Run off.
Miller, George. Never could find him.
Mengel, Peter. Moved to Berks County before tax was collecting.
1 item 2 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #048
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Fursman, Buelah
Fursman, Rebecca
Larr, David
Larr, James
Meinwell, Eliza
Meinwell, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Isaac
Peebles, Munson
Ressler, Henry
Ressler, Lovina
Strohm, Christian
Strohm, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock Twp.
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #048
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1992/11/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Leacock Township / Earl Township, as noted.
Fursman, Buelah. Leacock Twp.
Fursman, Rebecca. Leacock Twp.
Larr, David. Earl Twp.
Larr, James. Earl Twp.
Meinwell, Eliza. Leacock Twp.
Meinwell, Isaac. Leacock Twp.
Miller, George. Leacock Twp.
Miller, Isaac. Leacock Twp.
Peebles, Munson. Teacher.
Ressler, Henry. Leacock Twp.
Ressler, Lovina. Leacock Twp.
Strohm, Christian. Leacock Twp.
Strohm, Conrad. Leacock Twp.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1894 F052
Date Range
1894
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1894
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1894
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0017
People
Gerfen, George W.
Gerfen, Sarah M.
Bruner, Alfred C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1894 F052
Box Number
017
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Gerfen, Sarah M.
Administrator: Bruner, Alfred C.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #048
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Fursman, Beulah
Fursman, Rebecca
Meixwell, Eliza
Meixwell, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Isaac
Pebbles, Munson
Ressler, Lovina
Strohm, Christian
Strohm, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #048
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered in Q & A 1993/07/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fursman, Beulah.
Fursman, Rebecca.
Meixwell, Eliza.
Meixwell, Isaac.
Miller, George.
Miller, Isaac.
Pebbles, Munson. Teacher.
Ressler, Lovina.
Strohm, Christian.
Strohm, Conrad.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1900 F036
Date Range
1900
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1900
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1900
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0019
People
Given, Sallie L.
Given, William M.
Bruner, Alfred C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1900 F036
Box Number
019
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Given, William M.
Administrator: Bruner, Alfred C.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #469
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Maxton, John
Maxton, Eliza
Miller, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #469
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/11/16,
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Maxton, John. Father of Maxton, John; Maxton, Eliza.
Miller, George. Teacher.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1779 F007 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1779
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Fiereston, John
Leder, Henry
Duck, George
Ream, Andrew
Rearer, John
Ream, Abraham
Ream, Tobias
Clark, Andrew
Killian, Margaret
Smith, William Jr.
Stedeson, Simon
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1779 F007 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Henry Leder, George Duck, Andrew Ream, John Rearer.
Recognizances of John Fiereston, Henry Leder, George Duck, Andrew Ream, John Rearer, Abraham Ream, Tobias Ream, Andrew Clark, Margaret Killian, William Smith Jr., Simon Stedeson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1779 F005 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1779
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Dougherty, Charles
Miller, George
Harkins, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: making threatening remarks
Charge: damaging property
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1779 F005 QS
Additional Notes
No date given.
Recognizance of George Miller, to prosecute Charles Dougherty and John Harkins for making threats and damaging property.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #132
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Culbertson, James
Eshliman, Christian
Goheen, Daniel
Miller, George
Miller, Mary Ann
York, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #132
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Culbertson, James. Teacher.
Eshliman, Christian.
Goheen, Daniel.
Miller, George.
Miller, Mary Ann.
York, Samuel.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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