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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1825 F015
Date Range
1825/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1825/04
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Cross, Andrew
Nicholas, Frederick
Ream, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: larceny
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1825 F015
Additional Notes
Nicholas, Frederick.
Ream, Abraham.
Larceny.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
15.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1825 F018
Date Range
1825/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1825/04
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Cross, Andrew
Nicholas, Frederick
Ream, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: larceny
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1825 F018
Additional Notes
Nicholas, Frederick.
Ream. Abraham.
Larceny.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
18.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #166
Date Range
1823
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
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.
Date Range
1823
Year
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Alexander, Clarisa
Balmer, Christian
Bausman, John
Baymont, Crampton
Bonnett, John
Bortet, John
Boyd, Robert
Boye, Henry
Bradey, Dennis
Brungan, Martin
Burch, Maria
Burg, William
Burns, Henry
Butler, William
Chalmbers, Samuel
Chor, John
Clymer, Isaac
Con, John
Corr, Joseph
Cowick, John
Cromwell, Jeremiah
Cross, Samuel
Curren, William
Derr, Jacob
Doebler, Joseph
Eckels, Samuel
Eckels, William
Edwards, Samuel
Fanny, Rupp
Ferguson, Moses
Fetter, Frederick
Findley, John
Flanagan, Peter
Gallegher, Francis
Garrison, Daniel
George, John
Goodman, John
Grubb, Mark
Hallowell, John
Heitwald, John
Hill, Tom
Hoake, Jonathan
Holtry, Samuel
Hopkins, Samuel
Housekagle, Lewis
Huffkin, James
Hutson, Samuel
Ihlins, John
Jackson, Josiah
Johnston, Robert
Johnston, Sarah
Jones, Elijah
Jones, Eliza
Kauffman, Isaac
Kenny, James
Kerney, John
King, Conrad
Kyler, John
Kyner, Jacob
Lamb, James
Leaman, Alexandria
Lengel, John
Marshall, Jane
McDonnald, Anna
McDonnald, Betsy
McDonnald, Hugh
McGranagen, Richard
McKoy, Louisa
Merkel, Jacob
Milford, John
Miller, Andrew
Miller, Elizabeth
Mitchell, Dennis
Mordoch, James
Neal, David
Nodle, Jacob
Norbrel, William
Null, George
Oconner, Richard
Palmer, Able
Parmer, Daniel
Pendland, Peter
Pendleman, Peter
Pentz, George
Peters, Lambert
Ream, Abraham
Ressler, George
Rice, Selah
Roweborough, John
Royer, Oliver
Rupp, Fanny
Sawyer, William
Shumer, John
Slow, Elizabeth
Smith, James
Souders, Jacob
Steward, Ben
Steward, John
Switzer, Conrad
Todd, Elijah
Trigor, William
Tucker, Greenbury
Updegroff, Jacob
Vonvanlier, John
Walker, James
Williams, John
Williamson, John
Wilson, John
York, Anne
Young, Frederick
Young, James
Young, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #166
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
003
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payments for key fees and maintenance of prisoners.
Kauffman, Isaac.
Jackson, Josiah.
Jones, Eliza.
Updegroff, Jacob.
Hopkins, Samuel.
Ream, Abraham.
McDonnald, Betsy.
Rice, Selah.
Shumer, John.
George, John.
Bortet, John.
Merkel, Jacob.
Rupp, Fanny.
Edwards, Samuel.
Wilson, John.
Clymer, Isaac.
Cross, Samuel.
Derr, Jacob.
Parmer, Daniel.
Mordoch, James.
Oconner, Richard.
McKoy, Louisa.
McDonnald, Anna.
Marshall, Jane.
Souders, Jacob.
Lengel, John.
Boyd, Robert.
Hallowell, John.
Kyner, Jacob.
Hoake, Jonathan.
Johnston, Sarah.
Palmer, Able.
Fanny, Rupp.
Bausman, John and son.
Young, John.
Vonvanlier, John.
Doebler, Joseph.
Ressler, George.
Royer, Oliver.
Chalmbers, Samuel.
Fetter, Frederick.
Jones, Elijah.
Goodman, John.
Garrison, Daniel.
Huffkin, James.
Kenny, James.
Sawyer, William.
Tucker, Greenbury.
Con, John.
Walker, James.
Milford, John.
Ferguson, Moses.
Nodle, Jacob.
[Housekagle], Lewis.
Leaman, Alexandria.
Cromwell, Jeremiah.
Bradey, Dennis.
Null, George.
Young, James.
Smith, James.
Chor, John.
Hutson, Samuel.
Balmer, Christian.
Williamson, John.
Steward, Ben.
Burg, William.
Holtry, Samuel.
Young, Frederick.
Ihlins, John.
Miller, Andrew.
York, Anne.
Burns, Henry.
Alexander, Clarsa.
Johnston, Robert.
Curren, William.
Williams, John.
Switzer, Conrad.
Corr, Joseph.
Peters, Lambert.
Pendleman, Peter.
McDonnald, Hugh.
Miller, Elizabeth.
Lamb, James.
Burch, Maria.
Brungan, Martin.
Heitwald, John.
Roweborough, John.
Findley, John.
Kerney, John.
King, Conrad.
Butler, William.
Pendland, Peter.
Grubb, Mark.
Slow, Elizabeth.
Eckels, William.
Eckels, Samuel.
Mitchell, Dennis.
Baymont, Crampton.
Steward, John.
McGranagen, Richard.
Pentz, George.
Gallegher, Francis.
Bonnett, John.
Hill, Tom.
Trigor, William.
Kyler, John.
Norbrel, William.
Todd, Elijah.
Cowick, John.
Boye, Henry.
Flanagan, Peter.
Neal, David.
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 1830 #595
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
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Albright, Caroline
Albright, John
Albright, Mrs.
Allen, Mary
Allen, Nat
Arms, Henry
Arms, Jacob
Arms, John
Arms, Samuel
Aston, Henry
Aston, Jacob
Aston, Mary
Beaver, Frederick
Beaver, George
Beaver, John
Bennet, Abraham
Bennet, James
Bennet, John
Bennet, Joseph
Bogle, George
Bothoff, Elizabeth
Bothoff, Henry
Bothoff, John
Boyers, James
Boyers, Jesse
Boyers, Mary
Brooks, Catyann
Brooks, James
Brooks, Mrs.
Brown, Elizabeth
Brown, Hosea
Brown, John
Brown, John G.
Brown, Rebecca
Brown, Westly
Carchaman, Mary
Clark, Oliver
Clark, Philip
Clinton, Jacob
Clinton, John
Clinton, Joseph
Clouse, Emaly
Clouse, Mary
Cohick, Daniel
Cohick, Susan
Cohick, Mrs.
Cole, Charles
Conklin, John
Conklin, Joseph
Correl, George
Creamer, Christian
Creamer, Henry
Creamer, Jacob
Curry, Loransa
Curry, Martin
Curry, Rebecca
Doudrick, Isaac W.
Duck, Fanny
Duck, George
Duck, Solomon
Eberline, George
Engle, Hiram
Engle, Mary
Engle, Moses
Fight, Emanuel
Fight, John
Fight, Lewis
Fight, Mrs.
Findley, Uriah
Findley, Mrs.
Gallager, Daniel
Gallager, Francis
Gallager, Henry
Gallager, Mary
Giger, Catharine
Giger, George
Greff, Henry
Hander, Elizabeth
Hander, Magdaline
Hander, Mrs.
Hass, Christian
Hass, Jacob
Hass, Mrs.
Hatch, Sarah
Houtch, Margaret
Houtch, William
Howard, Angeline
Hughs, James
Hughs, James H.
Hughs, Josiah
Hummel, Catharine
Hummel, Elizabeth
Hummel, Mrs.
Hutten, Enos
Hutten, Lydiann
Hutten, Mrs.
Isenberger, Abraham
Isenberger, Christian
Isenberger, Henry
Kame, Catharine
Kame, Mrs.
Keller, Amos
Keller, Ira
Keller, Leonard
Keller, Michael
Lewis, Joseph
Lewis, Sarah
Liebhart, Elizabeth
Liebhart, Martha
Liebhart, Mrs.
Lightiser, Jacob
Lightiser, John
Lightiser, Wayne
Lively, Catharine
Lockard, Charles
Lockard, Elizabeth
Lockard, Hannah
Lockard, Samuel
Lockard, William
Lockard, Mrs.
Long, Elizabeth
Mason, Ann
Mason, Isaac
Mason, William
Maxten, Ann
Maxten, George
Maxten, Samuel
Maxten, Mrs.
Mays, Elizabeth
Mays, Margaret
Mays, Peter
Mays, Samuel
McCarty, Joseph
McCuray, Susan
McFadden, Hetty
Mellinger, Ann
Mellinger, Jacob
Mellinger, Joseph
Mellinger, Nancy
Mellinger, Susan
Metzgar, Andrew
Metzgar, Catharine
Metzgar, Frederick
Metzgar, Jacob V.
Metzger, Abraham
Miller, Ann
Miller, Philip
Miller, Polly
Minnich, Daniel
Minnich, Sarah
Minnich, Susan
Moon, Ann
Moon, Catty
Moon, Samuel
Moon, Mrs.
Nickatson, Matilda
Onetto, Henry
Onetto, Joseph
Onetto, William
Pearson, Mary Jane
Pearson, William
Pearson, Mrs.
Poor, Elizabeth
Poor, Samuel
Road, Fanny
Robison, Barbary
Robison, Mrs.
Shneader, Frederick
Sickel, Decomma
Sickel, Edwin
Sickel, Lewis
Sickel, Mrs.
Smith, Henry
Smith, Mrs.
Snyder, Henry
Springer, Henry
Springer, Jacob
Stittinger, Nancy
Stittinger, Mrs.
Strawbridge, George
Strawbridge, Mrs.
Taylor, Charles
Taylor, Hannah
Torbet, David
Torbet, John
Treaner, Ann
Treaner, Patrick
Treaner, Rosanna
Wade, Elizabeth
Walsh, David
Walsh, Henry
Watto, Wesley
Way, George
Way, John
Way, Mrs.
Welsh, Mary
Welsh, Thomas
Welsh, Mrs.
Wiley, Rebecca
Wiley, Susan
Wiley, Mrs.
Witty, Walter
Wolf, Charles
Wolf, Henry
Wolf, Nat
Wolf, Mrs.
Wright, Ann Eliza
Search Terms
Columbia
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #595
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
Columbia and West Hempfield Township.
Albright, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Albright, Caroline, age 8; Albright, John, age 11.
Allen, Mary. Orphan. Age 5.
Allen, Nat. Orphan. Age 6.
Arms, Jacob. Father of Arms, Henry, age 6; Arms, John, age 11; Arms, Samuel, age 9.
Aston, Jacob. Father of Aston, Henry, age 9; Aston, Mary, age 11.
Beaver, John. Father of Beaver, Frederick, age 8; Beaver, George, age 11.
Bennet, Abraham. Father of Bennet, James, age 10; Bennet, John, age 8.
Bennet, Joseph. Orphan. Age 6.
Bogle, George. Orphan. Age 11.
Bothoff, Henry. Father of Bothoff, Elizabith, age 9; Bothoff, John, age 11.
Boyers, Jesse. Father of Boyers, James, age 8; Boyers, Mary, age 10.
Brooks, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Brooks, Catyann, age 8; Brooks, James, age 10.
Brown, Hose. Father of Brown, Elizabeth, age 9; Brown, Westly, age 6.
Brown, John. Father of Brown, John G., age 10; Brown, Rebecca, age 8.
Carchaman, Mary. Orphan. Age 6.
Clark, Philip. Father of Clark, Oliver, age 6.
Clinton, Joseph. Father of Clinton, Jacob, age 7; Clinton, John, age 5.
Clouse, Emaly. Fatherless. Age 9.
Clouse, Mary. Fatherless. Age 7.
Cohick, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Cohick, Daniel, age 6; Cohick, Susan, age 11.
Cole, Charles. Father of Cole, Charles, age 5.
Conklin, Joseph. Father of Conklin, John, age 8.
Correl, George. Orphan. Age 10.
Creamer, Christian. Father of Creamer, Henry, age 11; Creamer, Jacob, age 9.
Curry, Martin. Father of Curry, Loransa, age 6; Curry, Rebecca, age 8.
Doudrick, Isaac W. Orphan. Age 6.
Duck, George. Father of Duck, Fanny, age 6; Duck, Solomon, age 10.
Eberline, George. Orphan. Age 8.
Engle, Moses. Father of Engle, Hiram, age 9; Engle, Mary, age 10.
Fight, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Fight, Emanuel, age 9; Fight, John, age 6; Fight, Lewis. age 11.
Findley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Findley, Uriah, age 9.
Gallager, Daniel.Father of Gallager, Francis, age 5; Gallager, Henry, age 8; Gallager, Mary, age 9.
Giger, George. Father of Giger, Catharine, age 6.
Greff, Henry. Orphan. Age 6.
Hander, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hander, Elizabeth, age 10; Hander, Magdaline, age 7.
Hass, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hass, Christian, age 9; Hass, Jacob, age 7.
Hatch, Sarah. Orphan. Age 7.
Houtch, William. Father of Houtch, Margaret, age 7; Houtch, William, age 5.
Howard, Angeline. Orphan. Age 8.
Hughs, James. Father of Hughs, James H., age 9. Hughs, Josiah, age 11.
Hummel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hummel, Catharine, age 9; Hummel, Elizabeth, age 7.
Hutten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Hutten, Enos, age 8; Hutten, Lydiann, age 6.
Isenberger, Abraham. Father of Isenberger, Christian, age 11; Isenberger, Henry, age 8.
Kame, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Kame, Catharine, age 11.
Keller, Michael. Father of Keller, Amos, age 7; Keller, Ira, age 10; Keller, Leonard, age 6.
Lewis, Joseph. Father of Lewis, Sarah, age 6.
Liebhart, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Liebhart, Elizabeth, age 10; Liebhart, Martha, age 8.
Lightiser, Jacob. Father of Lightiser, John, age 8; Lightiser, Wayne, age 10.
Lively, Catharine. Mother of Lockard, Elizabeth, age 9; Lockard, William, age 6.
Lockard, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Lockard, Charles, age 8; Lockard, Samuel, age 10; Lockard, Hannah, age 7.
Long, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 5.
Mason, Isaac. Father of Mason, Ann, age 11; Mason, William, age 7.
Maxten, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Maxten, Ann, age 9; Maxten, George, age 11; Maxten, Samuel, age 7.
Mays, Peter. Father of Mays, Elizabeth, age 7; Mays, Margaret. age 8.
Mays, Samuel. Orphan. Age 6.
McCarty, Joseph. Orphan. Age 8.
McCuray, Susan. Orphan. Age 10.
McFadden, Hetty. Orphan. Age 11.
Mellinger, Jacob. Father of Mellinger, Ann, age 8; Mellinger, Susan, age 11.
Mellinger, Nancy. Mother of Mellinger, Joseph, age 5.
Metzgar, Andrew. Father of Metzger, Abraham, age 9; Metzgar, Catharine, age 8; Metzgar, Frederick, age 6; Metzgar, Jacob V., age 5.
Miller, Philip. Father of Miller, Ann, age 8; Miller, Polly, age 10.
Minnich, Daniel. Father of Minnich, Sarah, age 5; Minnich, Susan, age 10.
Moon, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Moon, Ann, age 9; Moon, Catty, age 11; Moon, Samuel, age 7.
Nickatson, Matilda. Orphan. Age 8.
Onetto, Joseph. Father of Onetto, Henry, age 6; Onetto, William, age 5.
Pearson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Pearson, Mary Jane, age 9; Pearson, William, age 11.
Poor, Samuel. Father of Poor, Elizabeth, age 10.
Road, Fanny. Orphan. Age 9.
Robison, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Robison, Barbary, age 11.
Shneader, Frederick. Orphan. Age 8.
Sickel, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Sickel, Decomma, age 7; Sickel, Edwin, age 8; Sickel, Lewis, age 10.
Smith, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Smith, Henry, age 9.
Snyder, Henry. Father of Snyder, Henry, age 9.
Springer, Jacob. Father of Springer, Henry, age 9; Springer, Jacob, age 6.
Stittinger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Stittinger, Nancy, age 9.
Strawbridge, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Strawbridge, George, age 7.
Taylor, Charles. Father of Taylor, Hannah, age 8.
Torbet, David. Father of Torbet, David, age 11; Torbet, John, age 9.
Treaner, Patrick. Father of Treaner, Ann, age 9; Treaner, Rosanna, age 11.
Wade, Elizabeth. Orphan. Age 7.
Walsh, Henry. Father of Walsh, David, age 6.
Watto, Wesley. Orphan. Age 8.
Way, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Way, George, age 9; Way, John, age 11.
Welsh, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Welsh, Mary, age 8; Welsh, Thomas, age 6.
Wiley, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wiley, Rebecca , age 7; Wiley, Susan, age 11.
Witty, Walter. Orphan. Age 8.
Wolf, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Wolf, Charles, age 9; Wolf, Henry, age 11; Wolf, Nat, age 6.
Wright, Ann Eliza. Orphan. Age 7.
1 item. 4 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1810 F001
Date Range
1810
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
1810
Year
1810
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Smothers, Elizabeth
Gilmore, Elizabeth
Atlee, William P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Debt
Jailors
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1810 F001
Box Number
001
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
Debt.
Or Gilmore, Elizabeth.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
22.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1810 F002
Date Range
1810
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
1810
Year
1810
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Gibbons, Elizabeth
Gibbons, Sarah
Duffield, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1810 F002
Box Number
001
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
Petitioner: Gibbons, Sarah.
Filed against: Duffield, George.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F001
Date Range
1811
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
1811
Year
1811
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Blanchard, Lobin
Atlee, William P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Jailors
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F001
Box Number
001
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
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
24.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F002
Date Range
1811
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
1811
Year
1811
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Wentz, Elizabeth
Wentz, John
Henzel, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Stewards
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F002
Box Number
001
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
Petitioner: Wentz, John.
Filed against: Henzel, William. His occupation: steward of the house of employment of Lancaster County.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
25.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F003
Date Range
1811
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
1811
Year
1811
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Wentz, Elizabeth
Wentz, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Stewards
Affidavits
Habeas corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F003
Box Number
001
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
Petitioner: Wentz, John.
Filed against: the stewart of the house of employment of Lancaster County.
Affidavit.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
26.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F004
Date Range
1811
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
1811
Year
1811
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Kerble, John George
Sherer, Jacob
Atlee, William P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: disobedience to master's orders
Charge: refusal to work
Charge: making use of abusive and insulting language
Jailors
Commitment papers
Affidavits
Habeas Corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F004
Box Number
001
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
Disobedience to master's orders, refusal to work, and for making use of abusive and insulting language.
Petitioner: Sherer, Jacob.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
27.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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