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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #172
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 0008
People
Clark, Deborah
Clark, Lewis
Clark, Nancy
Doneghy, David
Doneghy, William
Earhart, Jacob
Henry, William
Herr, Henry
Herr, Martin
Hollowell, Eliza
Hollowell, Washington
Irvin, Elizabeth
Keffer, Elizabeth
Mateer, Henry
Matteer, Eliza
Matteer, Jacob
McCarren, Charles
McCarren, Eliza
Reaman, James
Reaman, John
Richardson, Thompson
Sharner, Henry
Simpson, Sarah
Throme, Rebecca
Throme, Samuel
White, James
White, John
White, William
Willes, Elizabeth
Willes, William
Young, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #172
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Clark, Deborah. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Lewis. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Nancy. Donegal Twp.
Doneghy, David.
Doneghy, William.
Earhart, Jacob.
Henry, William. Donegal Twp.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Martin.
Hollowell, Eliza. Donegal Twp.
Hollowell, Washington. Donegal Twp.
Irvin, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Keffer, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Mateer, Henry.
Matteer, Eliza.
Matteer, Jacob.
Matteer, Jacob. Widow's son.
McCarren, Charles. Donegal Twp.
McCarren, Eliza.
Reaman, James.
Reaman, John.
Richardson, Thompson. Teacher.
Sharner, Henry.
Simpson, Sarah. Donegal Twp.
Throme, Rebecca. Donegal Twp.
Throme, Samuel. Donegal Twp.
White, James.
White, John.
White, William.
Willes, Elizabeth.
Willes, William.
Young, 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
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #321
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 0008
People
Clark, Deborah
Clark, Nancy
Doneghy, David
Doneghy, William
Earhart, Henry
Herr, Henry
Herr, Martin
Hollowell, Eliza
Hollowell, Washington
Keffer, Elizabeth
Matteer, Eliza
Matteer, Jacob
McCarren, Charles
McCarren, Eliza
McElvane, David
McElvane, Jane
McElvane, Margaret
Reaman, James
Reaman, John
Richardson, Thompson
Sharer, Henry
Gimpson, Sarah
Thome, Rebecca
Thome, Samuel
White, James
White, John
Willis, Eliza
Willis, William
Young, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #321
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Mount Joy Twp. unless noted.
Clark, Deborah. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Lewis. Donegal Twp.
Clark, Nancy. Donegal Twp.
Doneghy, David.
Doneghy, William.
Earhart, Henry.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Martin.
Hollowell, Eliza.
Hollowell, Washington. Donegal Twp.
Keffer, Elizabeth. Donegal Twp.
Matteer, Eliza.
Matteer, Jacob.
McCarren, Charles. Donegal Twp.
McCarren, Eliza.
McElvane, David. Donegal Twp.
McElvane, Jane. Donegal Twp.
McElvane, Margaret. Donegal Twp.
Reaman, James.
Reaman, John.
Richardson, Thompson. Teacher.
Sharer, Henry.
Gimpson, Sarah. Donegal Twp.
Thome, Rebecca. Donegal Twp.
Thome, Samuel. Donegal Twp.
White, James.
White, John.
Willis, Eliza.
Willis, William.
Young, 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
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1838 F017
Date Range
1838
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
1838
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1838
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Herr, Francis
Herr, Lydia
Herr, Martin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1838 F017
Box Number
003
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Herr, Lydia.
Administrators: Herr, Martin; Herr, Francis.
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
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1833 F008 R
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0102
People
Rohrer, Christian
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1833 F008 R
Box Number
102
Additional Notes
Also widow's allotment. Occupation: farmer. 2 items, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1837 F003 R
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0102
People
Rohrer, Christian
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1837 F003 R
Box Number
102
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Eleanor Fulton, Presbyterian Collection
Title
Eleanor Fulton, Presbyterian Collection
Object ID
MG0050
Date Range
1703-1991
  1 document  
Collection
Eleanor Fulton, Presbyterian Collection
Title
Eleanor Fulton, Presbyterian Collection
Description
The work of Eleanor Fulton, a professional researcher. Contains information on the Presbyterian Church in Lancaster County, including First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Donegal Presbyterian Church. Also, genealogy notes for local families and St. James Episcopal Church.
System of Arrangement
Organized by subject, arranged chronologically.
Date Range
1703-1991
Year Range From
1703
Year Range To
1991
Date of Accumulation
1703-1991
Creator
Fulton, Eleanor
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 02
People
Ashmead, William
Buchanan, James
Fulton, Robert
Woodhull, John
Subjects
Genealogy
Letters
Presbyterian Church
United States--History--War of 1812
Search Terms
Booklets
Correspondence
Diaries
Donegal Presbytery
Ephemera
Genealogy
Letters
Newspaper clippings
Presbyterian Church
War of 1812
Extent
2 boxes, 56 folders, .75 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0050
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
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-50
Classification
MG0050
Description Level
Fonds
Documents
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #300
Date Range
1827
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
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Donaghy, William
Erwin, Elizabeth
Fenefruck, Emanuel
Harthron, Elizabeth
Herr, Henry
Herr, Levi
Herr, Martin
Keffer, Elizabeth
Knisely, Sarah
McCarron, Charles
McCarron, James
McCarron, William
McDowell, Robert
McIlvain, David
McIlvain, Margaret
Meeteer, Elizabeth
Meeteer, Jacob
Michael, William
Nedry, James
Nedry, Margaret
Nedry, William
Rayan, James
Simpson, Elizabeth
Simpson, Mary
Simpson, Sarah
Snyder, Henry
Throne, Rebecca
Throne, Samuel
Tresler, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
East Hempfield Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #300
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/25.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Donegal Twp. unless noted.
Donaghy, William. Mount Joy Twp.
Erwin, Elizabeth.
Fenefruck, Emanuel.
Harthron, Elizabeth.
Herr, Henry.
Herr, Levi.
Herr, Martin.
Keffer, Elizabeth.
Knisely, Sarah.
McCarron, Charles.
McCarron, James.
McCarron, William.
McDowell, Robert. Teacher.
McIlvain, David.
McIlvain, Margaret.
Meeteer, Elizabeth. Mount Joy Twp.
Meeteer, Jacob. Mount Joy Twp.
Michael, William. East Hempfield Twp.
Nedry, James.
Nedry, Margaret.
Nedry, William.
Rayan, James. Mount Joy Twp.
Simpson, Elizabeth.
Simpson, Mary.
Simpson, Sarah.
Snyder, Henry.
Throne, Rebecca.
Throne, Samuel.
Tresler, 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
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1834 F07 I03
Date Range
1834
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Date Range
1834
Year
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Rohrer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1834 F07 I03
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Petitioner did not sign document.
Located on the road leading from Strasburg to Columbia.
Petition granted.
January term.
Signers of Petition: Christian Miller, Joseph Bleecher, Christian Sterneman, [signature in German], Jacob Fehl Jr., George Urban, Peter Miller, Benjamin Urban, John Miller, Tobias B. Stehman, Christian Myley, George [ ], John Henry.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #489
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 0009
People
McCullough, Hugh
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Elections
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #489
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jul 5, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to one of the Return Judges on the part of Lancaster County for the Congressional District.
Includes a charge for "notifying Mr. James Buchanan of his Election." Reelection to the US House of Representatives, 21st US Congress.
McCullough, Hugh.
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
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Object ID
MG0761
Date Range
1793-1906
  2 images  
Collection
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Description
Historic documents, 1793-1906
Letters:
Buchanan regarding a lawsuit, 1817
Stevens regarding a financial matter, 1865
M. Quay to Col. Franklin regarding the promotion of Capt. McGovern, 122 PA Vols, Lancaster County, 1862
Edwin S. Stuart, soliciting Lancaster County's vote for governor, 1906
Vendue conditions for Christian Woldy, 1830
Arbitration, 1842
Unrecorded deed, Garber to Bomberger in Brownstown, 1864
Letters of administration for John Steman of Manor Twp., 1793
Payroll for roadwork off of Rte 999 in Manor Twp., 1817
Wertz items from Manor Twp.:
Arbitration notice, 1842
Subpoena, 1822
Summons for selling butter contrary to Columbia ordinance, 1832
County tax receipts, 1828
Receipts
Date Range
1793-1906
Year Range From
1793
Year Range To
1906
Date of Accumulation
1793-1906
Creator
Landis, Ralph Shelley, 1891-1987
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Buchanan, James
Steman, John
Stevens, Thaddeus
Stuart, Edwin S.
Woldy, Christian
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Columbia
Correspondence
Deeds
Finding aids
Legal documents
Letters
Manor Twp.
Manuscript groups
Payroll
Receipts
Route 999
Stevens and Smith Center
Subpoenas
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0761
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_01)
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_02)
Notes
Preferred citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been cataloged. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit. Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
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.
Accession Number
2016.MG0761
Other Numbers
MG-761
Classification
MG0761
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Not cataloged, July 2023.
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