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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Samuel Scott
Object ID
Inv 1777 F003 S
Date Range
1777
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Samuel Scott
Date Range
1777
Year
1777
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0109
People
Scott, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Persons of color
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1777 F003 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
109
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Please use photocopy.
Enslaved persons listed.
1 item, 9 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Sarah Hopkins
Object ID
Inv 1778 F004 H
Date Range
1778
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Sarah Hopkins
Date Range
1778
Year
1778
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0049
People
Hopkins, Sarah
Jane
Peter
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Women
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1778 F004 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
049
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one man.
Servant listed, one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from George Morgan
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It01
Date Range
1776/10/26
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from George Morgan
Description
Note, "Mr. Boreman Please to fill this womans little bag with Salt." (signed) G. Morgan. [The note may refer to an Indigenous woman.]
Date Range
1776/10/26
Creation Date
26 October 1776
Creator
Morgan, George, 1743-1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Boreman, John
Morgan, George
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Search Terms
Indigenous peoples
Native Americans
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Request
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0207_F019_It02 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/53d84b2e-b60d-429b-bc5e-094722620659
MG0207_F019_It03https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6bc21997-4353-4d82-b26f-231824626674
MG0207_F019_It04 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/df822bc3-a01c-400c-a418-383537476311
MG0207_F019_It05 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/539098c2-2641-4e3f-8a0d-536679645429
MG0207_F019_It06 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb633cdd-3661-4df0-b624-128430749140
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 19, Item 1
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 6 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It02
Date Range
1776/09/14
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Description
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates for powder and lead to be delivered to Simon Girty.
Admin/Biographical History
Congress appointed Jasper Yeates a commissioner of Indian affairs in the Middle Department in 1776.
Date Range
1776/09/14
Creation Date
14 September 1776
Creator
Yeates, Jasper, 1745-1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Boreman, John
Girty, Simon
Yeates, Jasper
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Indigenous peoples
Ammunition
Search Terms
Indigenous peoples
Native Americans
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Request
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0207_F019_It01 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/be1780af-0dca-46b4-93f6-871013937079
MG0207_F019_It03 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6bc21997-4353-4d82-b26f-231824626674
MG0207_F019_It04 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/df822bc3-a01c-400c-a418-383537476311
MG0207_F019_It05 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/539098c2-2641-4e3f-8a0d-536679645429
MG0207_F019_It06 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb633cdd-3661-4df0-b624-128430749140
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 19, Item 2
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It03
Date Range
1776/09/16
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Description
Request to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates for a [potash] kettle to be delivered to Simon Girty for [Guyasuta's use].
Admin/Biographical History
Congress appointed Jasper Yeates a commissioner of Indian affairs in the Middle Department in 1776.
Date Range
1776/09/16
Creation Date
16 September 1776
Creator
Yeates, Jasper, 1745-1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Boreman, John
Girty, Simon
Guyasuta
Yeates, Jasper
Subjects
Ammunition
Indigenous peoples
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Search Terms
Indigenous peoples
Native Americans
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Request
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0207_F019_It01 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/be1780af-0dca-46b4-93f6-871013937079
MG0207_F019_It02 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/53d84b2e-b60d-429b-bc5e-094722620659
MG0207_F019_It04 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/df822bc3-a01c-400c-a418-383537476311
MG0207_F019_It05 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/539098c2-2641-4e3f-8a0d-536679645429
MG0207_F019_It06 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb633cdd-3661-4df0-b624-128430749140
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 19, Item 3
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It04
Date Range
1776/09/25
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates
Description
Note to Mr. Boreman from Jasper Yeates requesting a list of items for the "Chief of the Chippewa."
Admin/Biographical History
Congress appointed Jasper Yeates a commissioner of Indian affairs in the Middle Department in 1776.
Date Range
1776/09/25
Creation Date
25 September 1776
Creator
Yeates, Jasper, 1745-1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Boreman, John
Yeates, Jasper
Subjects
Indigenous peoples
Ojibwa Indians
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Search Terms
Chippewa (Ojibwa)
Indigenous peoples
Native Americans
Ojibwa
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Note
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0207_F019_It01 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/be1780af-0dca-46b4-93f6-871013937079
MG0207_F019_It02 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/53d84b2e-b60d-429b-bc5e-094722620659
MG0207_F019_It03 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6bc21997-4353-4d82-b26f-231824626674
MG0207_F019_It05 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/539098c2-2641-4e3f-8a0d-536679645429
MG0207_F019_It06 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb633cdd-3661-4df0-b624-128430749140
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 19, Item 4
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from George Morgan
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It05
Date Range
1776/10/17
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Note to Mr. Boreman from George Morgan
Description
Note to Mr. Boreman from George Morgan to deliver white wampum to a Delaware woman to finish three belts.
Date Range
1776/10/17
Creation Date
17 October 1776
Creator
Morgan, George, 1743-1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Boreman, John
Morgan, George
Subjects
Delaware Nation (To 1795)
Indigenous peoples
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Wampum
Search Terms
Delaware Nation
Indigenous peoples
Native Americans
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Wampum
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Note
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F019_It05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
MG0207_F019_It01 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/be1780af-0dca-46b4-93f6-871013937079
MG0207_F019_It02 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/53d84b2e-b60d-429b-bc5e-094722620659
MG0207_F019_It03 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6bc21997-4353-4d82-b26f-231824626674
MG0207_F019_It04 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/df822bc3-a01c-400c-a418-383537476311
MG0207_F019_It06 https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb633cdd-3661-4df0-b624-128430749140
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 19, Item 5
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Letter from Edward Burd to Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0207_F024_It03
Date Range
1770/07/05
  1 document  
Collection
Yeates, Carson Collection
Title
Letter from Edward Burd to Jasper Yeates
Description
Letter from Edward Burd in Philadelphia to Jasper Yeates in Lancaster. Regarding an inquiry to employ a servant boy or purchase an enslaved boy, the receipt of certificates of immigrants naturalized at York, Carlisle, and Reading in May 1769 and requesting a certificate for Lancaster, and a case in Mayor's Court for a woman indicted for adultery.
Date Range
1770/07/05
Creation Date
5 July 1770
Creator
Burd, Edward, 1749-1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 05
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Yeates, Jasper
Burd, Edward
Dickinson, John
Subjects
Household employees
Letters
Mayors' courts
Naturalization
Search Terms
Charge: adultery
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Letters
Mayor's Court
Naturalization
Persons of color
Servants
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0207_F024_It03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-207
Other Number
MG-207, Folder 24, Item 3
Classification
MG0207
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Object ID
MG0268_S02
Date Range
1759-1928
  1 document  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Title
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Description
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2 was carefully curated by Mr. Slaymaker and contains papers dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. This series is primarily composed of correspondence related to business, railroads, legal affairs, and personal matters. The personal letters are rich in details of social history and genealogy. Legal documents include estate papers for the Fleming, Slaymaker, Leech, and Boyd families. The remaining documents include land surveys, receipts, tickets, accounts, bonds, and wills.
System of Arrangement
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection is divided into six series according to the original order; Series 1, 2 and 4 have been cataloged and are available for research.
Series 1 Trunk: SRS I and Minnie
Series 2 Document Boxes
Series 3 Family Papers
Series 4 Museum Cases and Metal Box
Series 5 Slaymaker Lock Company Records
Series 6 Papers of Samuel R. Slaymaker II
Date Range
1759-1928
Year Range From
1759
Year Range To
1928
Date of Accumulation
1759-1928
Creator
Slaymaker, Samuel Redsecker, 1923-1989
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
People
Slaymaker, Amos
Slaymaker, Henry Fleming
Slaymaker, Minnie Louise Cohr
Slaymaker, Samuel Cochran, 1828-1894
Slaymaker, Samuel Redsecker
Other Creators
Slaymaker family
Subjects
African Americans--History
Business records
Court records
Deeds
Family records
Invitation cards
Legal documents
Letters
Postmasters
Railroads--Pennsylvania
Railroads--Records and correspondence
Real property surveys--Pennsylvania
Kinzers (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Salisbury (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Search Terms
Accounts
Business records
Columbia Store
Correspondence
Court records
Deeds
Enslaved persons
Family records
Finding aids
Invitations
Kinzers, Paradise Twp.
Legal documents
Letters
Manuscript groups
Persons of color
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Postmasters
Railroads
Railroads, Records and correspondence
Reading and Chesapeake Railroad
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
Reading, Lancaster and Baltimore Railroad
Real property surveys
Receipts
Salisbury Twp.
White Chimneys
Wilmington and Reading Railroad
Extent
7 boxes, 113 folders, 3.5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
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Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Much of this series was microfilmed by the Pennsylvania State Archives. The microfilmed items are noted within the finding aid and the microfilm is available in LancasterHistory's Research Center.
Documents
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Patrick Harrow
Object ID
Inv 1770 F003 H
Date Range
1779
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Patrick Harrow
Date Range
1779
Year
1770
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0049
People
Harrow, Patrick
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1770 F003 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
049
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed, one man and one woman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

INV_1770_F003_H.pdf

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