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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #562
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 0007
People
Jones, Caleb
Miller, George
Miller, Mary
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 #562
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Jones, Caleb. Teacher.
Miller, George.
Miller, Mary.
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Legal opinion of James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.001
Date Range
1818/10/07
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Legal opinion of James Buchanan
Description
Legal opinion of James Buchanan with suggestions on what David Witmer should do to make the title of John Landis indisputable involving land given by Abraham Witmer to the Lancaster Trading Company. Mentions names of Andrew Groff and John Groff. Lancaster.
Date Range
1818/10/07
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Witmer, David
Landis, John
Witmer, Abraham
Groff, Andrew
Groff, John
Subjects
Legal opinions
Search Terms
Legal opinions
Lancaster Trading Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3.25 x 6.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 1.2.3.001
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS2002.005
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 3, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A brief history of the President’s activities in Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.003
Date Range
1816/11/13
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
A brief history of the President’s activities in Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster
Description
Facsimile of petition for membership presented 13 November 1816 to Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, Lancaster, Pa., by James Buchanan. A brief history of the President’s activities in the organization as well as brief histories of both recommenders, John Reynolds and Morton C. Rogers.
Date Range
1816/11/13
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Reynolds, John
Rogers, Morton C.
Subjects
Petitions
Freemasons
Freemasons--Membership
Search Terms
Masonic Lodge No. 43
Petitions
Freemasons
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
History
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 5
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.003
Location of Originals
Photocopy. Location of the original is unknown.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Photocopy may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.350
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 5, Subseries 1, Folder 3
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #271
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, Beulah
Hussman Rebecc
Meinwell, Eliza
Meinwell, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Isaac
Peebles, Munson
Ressler, Lovina
Strohm, Christian
Strohm, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock 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 #271
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fursman, Beulah.
Hussman Rebecca
Meinwell, Eliza.
Meinwell, Isaac.
Miller, George.
Miller, Isaac.
Peebles, 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #347
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 0004
People
Fursman, Buelah
Fursman, Rebecca
Kessler, Lovina
Meixwell, Eliza
Meixwell, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Isaac
Peebles, Munson
Strohm, Christian
Strohm, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock 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 #347
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/17.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Fursman, Buelah.
Fursman, Rebecca.
Kessler, Lovina.
Meixwell, Eliza.
Meixwell, Isaac.
Miller, George.
Miller, Isaac.
Peebles, Munson. Teacher.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #433
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
Atlee, Rachael
Atlee, Thomas
Clemson, Davis
Ferguson, William
Frempt, Caroline
Frempt, Samuel
Gander, Anna
Gehr, Sarah
Hays, Oliver H.
Herrington, Rebecca
Jacobs, William
Joe, Allen
Joe, Marten
McAnally, Jacob
McAnally, James
Miller, George
Miller, Samuel
Mingle, Francis
Quigly, John
Ricker, Catharine
Ricker, Wilkenson
Swartzwalter, Allen
Townsley, Barton
Townsley, Eliza
Zell, Sarah
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Earl Twp.
Salisbury 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 1830 #433
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Caernarvon, Salisbury and Earl townships, as noted.
Atlee, Rachael. Caernarvon Twp.
Atlee, Thomas. Caernarvon Twp.
Clemson, Davis. Salisbury Twp.
Ferguson, William. Teacher.
Frempt, Caroline. Caernarvon Twp.
Frempt, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Gander, Anna. Earl Twp.
Gehr, Sarah. Earl Twp.
Hays, Oliver H. Salisbury Twp.
Herrington, Rebecca. Caernarvon Twp.
Jacobs, William. Earl Twp.
Joe, Allen. Caernarvon Twp.
Joe, Marten. Caernarvon Twp.
McAnally, Jacob. Salisbury Twp.
McAnally, James. Salisbury Twp.
Miller, George. Caernarvon Twp.
Miller, Samuel. Caernarvon Twp.
Mingle, Francis. Caernarvon Twp.
Quigly, John. Earl Twp.
Ricker, Catharine. Caernarvon Twp.
Ricker, Wilkenson. Caernarvon Twp.
Swartzwalter, Allen. Caernarvon Twp.
Townsley, Barton. Caernarvon Twp.
Townsley, Eliza. Caernarvon Twp.
Zell, Sarah. Salisbury 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #462
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
Miller, George
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #462
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 3, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for straps of leather for the Recorder's office.
Miller, George.
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 #584
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
Atlee, Rachel
Atlee, Thomas
Clemson, Davis
Curley, Leonard
Curley, Susannah
Ferguson, William
Frempt, Caroline
Frempt, Samuel
Gehr, Sarah
Gonder, Anna
Hays, Oliver H.
Herrington, Rebecca
Joe, Allen
Joe, Martin
McAnally, Jacob
McAnally, James
Miller, George
Miller, Samuel
Mingle, Frances
Quigley, John
Ricker, Catharine
Ricker, Wilkinson
Swartzwalter, Allen
Townsley, Barton
Townsley, Elizabeth
Weaver, Caroline
Whitzel, Jacob
Whitzel, John
Zell, Sarah
Search Terms
Poor children
Caernarvon Twp.
Earl Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
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 1830 #584
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/06/27.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Caernarvon Twp. unless noted.
Atlee, Rachel.
Atlee, Thomas.
Clemson, Davis. Salisbury Twp.
Curley, Leonard. Earl Twp.
Curley, Susannah. Earl Twp.
Ferguson, William. Teacher.
Frempt, Caroline.
Frempt, Samuel.
Gehr, Sarah. Salisbury Twp.
Gonder, Anna. Earl Twp.
Hays, Oliver H. Salisbury Twp.
Herrington, Rebecca.
Joe, Allen.
Joe, Martin.
McAnally, Jacob. Salisbury Twp.
McAnally, James Salisbury Twp.
Miller, George.
Miller, Samuel.
Mingle, Frances.
Quigley, John. Earl Twp.
Ricker, Catharine.
Ricker, Wilkinson.
Swartzwalter, Allen.
Townsley, Barton.
Townsley, Elizabeth.
Weaver, Caroline.
Whitzel, Jacob. Earl Twp.
Whitzel, John. Earl Twp.
Zell, Sarah. Salisbury 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #171
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
Frymouer, George
Fursman, Buelah
Kessler, Lovina
Meixwell, Eliza
Meixwell, Isaac
Miller, George
Miller, Isaac
Pebbles, Munson
Strohm, Christian
Strohm, Conrad
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Leacock 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 #171
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/05/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Frymouer, George.
Fursman, Buelah.
Kessler, Lovina.
Meixwell, Eliza.
Meixwell, Isaac.
Miller, George.
Miller, Isaac.
Pebbles, Munson. Teacher.
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
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F071 I005
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1907
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Groff, Elias
Seldomridge, J. F.
Summers, Harry P.
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
New Holland
Place
New Holland
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F071 I005
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Additional names: Elias Groff and J. F. Seldomridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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