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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
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1869 F047
Date Range
1869
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
1869
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1869
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Sentman, Robert
Sentman, Susan
Scholes, Eliza A.
Scholes, John
Sentman, David
Gouchenour, Mary
Sentman, Mary
Couchenour, John
Sentman, Hiram
Sentman, Susan A.
Sentman, John
Ranck, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Eden Twp.
Place
Eden Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1869 F047
Box Number
009
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Sentman, Susan; Scholes, Eliza A.; Scholes, John; Sentman, David; Gouchenour, Mary (formerly Sentman, Mary); Couchenour, John; Sentman, Hiram; Sentman, Susan A.; Sentman, John.
Administrator: Ranck, John.
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
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
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1892 F024
Date Range
1892
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
1892
Year
1892
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Sentman, John
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1892 F024
Box Number
016
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: Sentman, John.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
756.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder no date #018
Date Range
No date
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
No date
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0068
People
Klarkson, Samuel
Miller, Daniel
Miller, George
Miller, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
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 no date #018
Box Number
068
Notes
Entered into Q&A Sep 13, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Names taken from Lancaster County tax lists.
Klarkson, Samuel, age 8.
Miller, Daniel, age 11.
Miller, George, age 7.
Miller, Mary, age 9.
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

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