This collection contains estate papers and financial documents of Dr. Charles Herbst.
Admin/Biographical History
Charles Herbst (1782-1865) studied medicine with Dr. William Fahnestock and started his practice in 1804. The following year he was a physician at the prison. In May 1813, he served as surgeon in Major Samuel Humes' Lancaster Battalion. Dr. Herbst is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Petition, concerning appointment of Constable of Earl Twp.
Additional names: Conrad Werntz, John Lutz, Jacob Forney, Frederick Seeger.
List of signatures: Christian Meyer, John Wohlfart, [signature in German], John Smith, Jacob Carpenter, Emanuel Carpenter, Adam Braim, [signature in German], Henry Carpenter, John Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter Jr., Daniel Gehr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Treasurer's return, list of persons recommended to keep public houses.
Names: John Kendrick, Philip Craver, Valentine Verns, John Swartz, William White, David Craig, John Gallbaugh, Peter Frey, John Finckel, John Bush, John Hart, Ann Shire, Alexander Scott, Joseph Daisert, John Funk, Samuel Bower, William Wilson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.