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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #396
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
Barton, John
Bixler, Abram
Brown, Jeremiah Jr.
Dunckel, George
Dunkle, George
Ferguson, Robert
Fogel, Adam
Fogle, Adam
Gorner, Jacob
Heinitsh, Henry E.
Heinitz, Henry E.
Hibshman, Jacob
Hoffman, George
Kenneday, Maxwell
Kennedy, Maxwell
Leeder, Lewis
Lightner, John
Lueder, Ludwig
May, David
McClure, James
Myers, Jacob
Neel, John
Peelor, Jacob
Pixler, Abraham
Rohrer, John
Schranz, Samuel
Slaymaker, Jasper
Wallace, Joseph S.
Weidman, Peter
Zell, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #396
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Return Judges of election districts for services rendered aty the election of electors of a president and vice president of the United States.
Barton, John. Leacock.
Bixler, Abram. [Signature is Pixler, Abraham.] Brecknock.
Brown, Jeremiah Jr. Little Britain.
Dunckel, George. Martic. [Signed as Dunkle, George.]
Ferguson, Robert. Colerain.
Fogel, Adam Esq. Sadsbury. [Signed as Fogle, Adam.]
Gorner, Jacob. Maytown.
Heinitz, Henry E. Petersburg. [Signed as Heinitsh, Henry E.]
Hibshman, Jacob Esq. Reamstown.
Hoffman, George Esq. Strasburg.
Kenneday, Maxwell. Salisbury. [Signed as Kennedy, Maxwell.]
Leeder, Lewis. Marietta. [German signature appears to say Lueder, Ludwig.]
Lightner, John Esq. New Holland.
May, David Esq. Manheim.
McClure, James. Bart.
Neel, John. Drumore.
Myers, Jacob. Mount Joy Schoolhouse.
Peelor, Jacob Esq. Elizabethtown.
Rohrer, John. Lampeter.
Schranz, Samuel. Lititz.
Slaymaker, Jasper Esq. City of Lancaster.
Wallace, Joseph S. Esq. Columbia.
Weidman, Peter. Erbs.
Zell, Jacob S. Churchtown.
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
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #210
Date Range
1821
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 Range
1821
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Sillhard, Jacob
Neal, James
Stoner, Jacob
Rohrer, John
Hershey, Christian
Johnston, James
Hoak, Mathias
Reynolds, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Jurors
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #210
Box Number
001
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Pay for jurors.
Sillhard, Jacob.
Neal, James.
Stoner, Jacob.
Rohrer, John.
Hershey, Christian.
Johnston, James Esq.
Hoak, Mathias.
Reynolds, 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

The opinion of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County in the case of Robert W. Houston against Gen. John Dicks and others : on the question respecting the authority under which courtsmartial should be constituted, for the trial of militiamen charged with delinquency

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18753
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Date of Publication
1817.
Call Number
090 L244di 1817
345.025 H843
Responsibility
as delivered on the 10th of February, 1817 by President Franklin.
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.]
Publisher
Printed by William Dickson,
Date of Publication
1817.
Physical Description
21 p. ; 17 cm.
Notes
Original copy housed in Rare Books (090 L244di 1817).
Shaw & Shoemaker,
Subjects
Houston, Robert W.
Dicks, John, - fl. 1812-1817.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry - Pennsylvania.
Military offenses - Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Houston, Robert W.
Dicks, John,
Franklin, Walter,
Place
United States Pennsylvania Lancaster.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
090 L244di 1817
345.025 H843
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1848 F069
Date Range
1848
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
1848
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1848
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Shuhmacher, William
Rohrer, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
West Lampeter Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1848 F069
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Rohrer, John.
Administrator: None.
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
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F018
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Walsh, George
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F018
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Walsh, George.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
534.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F019
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Smith, Jacob
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F019
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Smith, Jacob.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
535.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F020
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Rubertes, Lena
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F020
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Rubertes, Lena.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
536.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F021
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Tangert, Albert
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F021
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Tangert, Albert.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
537.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F022
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Gray, Katie
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F022
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Gray, Katie.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
538.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F023
Date Range
1884
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0015
People
Hoover, Doll
Stackhouse, Doll
Burkholder, D. K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1884 F023
Box Number
015
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Alias Stackhouse, Doll.
Petitioner: Hoover, Doll. Alias Stackhouse, Doll.
Filed against: Burkholder, D. K. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
539.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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