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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #441
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 0006
People
Baxter, William
Davis, Hannah
Davis, James
Dougherty, Eliza
Dougherty, James
Dougherty, Michael
Dougherty, Susanna
Dunn, Hannah
Dysinger, Catharine
Dysinger, Elizabeth
Dysinger, Jacob
Holtzapple, Ann
Klugh, Catharine
Klugh, Henry
Lytle, James
Lytle, Rachel
McBride, David
Miller, John
Miller, Lewis
Miller, Mary
Opp, John
Rhinehart, Anthony
Shorrer, George
Shimp, Elizabeth
Shimp, Henry
Smith, Frederick
Swords, Jane
Swords, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Donegal Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #441
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: William Barton Seminary.
Baxter, William. Teacher.
Davis, Hannah.
Davis, James.
Dougherty, Eliza.
Dougherty, James.
Dougherty, Michael.
Dougherty, Susanna.
Dunn, Hannah.
Dysinger, Catharine.
Dysinger, Elizabeth.
Dysinger, Jacob.
Holtzapple, Ann.
Klugh, Catharine.
Klugh, Henry.
Lytle, James.
Lytle, Rachel.
McBride, David.
Miller, John.
Miller, Lewis.
Miller, Mary.
Opp, John.
Rhinehart, Anthony.
Shorrer, George.
Shimp, Elizabeth.
Shimp, Henry.
Smith, Frederick.
Swords, Jane.
Swords, 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 1826 #464
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 0006
People
Draper, Eliza
Elliott, Mary Ann
Graham, Augustus
Heckrotte, Henry
Jameson, Henry
Kelley, Charles
Kelly, Mary
Leader, Simon
Lentz, Sarah
Martin, Lewis
Martin, William
McCullough, Susanna
McGregor, Dennis
McGregor, George
McNeal, Hannah
Nagle, Emanuel
Reed, John
Sands, Rachel
Sands, William
Wilson, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #464
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/02.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Draper, Eliza.
Elliott, Mary Ann.
Graham, Augustus.
Heckrotte, Henry.
Jameson, Henry.
Kelley, Charles.
Kelly, Mary.
Leader, Simon.
Lentz, Sarah.
Martin, Lewis.
Martin, William.
McCullough, Susanna. Teacher.
McGregor, Dennis.
McGregor, George.
McNeal, Hannah.
Nagle, Emanuel.
Reed, John.
Sands, Rachel.
Sands, William.
Wilson, Thomas.
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 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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1867 F032
Date Range
1867
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
1867
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1867
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Miller, Martin
Miller, Mary
Miller, Cyrus
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 1867 F032
Box Number
008
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Miller, Mary.
Administrators: Miller, Cyrus.
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 #446
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
Doebler, John
Evans, John
Galligher, Ervin
Heidler, Cyrus
Johnson, William
Keeder, Curtis
Leader, Frederick
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, Joseph
Martin, William
McClelland, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Myers, Ann Eliza
Myers, John
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Rogers, James
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Spangler, George
Spangler, Peter
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Swalge, Henry
Taylor, Elizabeth
Taylor, George
Weaver, Emanuel
Weaver, Ephraim
Search Terms
Poor children
Marietta
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #446
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Doebler, John.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Ervin.
Heidler, Cyrus.
Johnson, William.
Keeder, Curtis.
Leader, Frederick.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Markley, Joseph.
Martin, William.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Myers, Ann Eliza.
Myers, John.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Rogers, James.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Spangler, George.
Spangler, Peter.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Swalge, Henry.
Taylor, Elizabeth.
Taylor, George.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Weaver, Ephraim.
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 #575
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
Beitleman, Mary
Beitleman, William
Doebler, John
Evans, John
Galligher, Irvin
Johnson, William
Leader, Frederick
Lisle, Catharine
Markley, Elizabeth
Markley, Joseph
Martin, John L.
Martin, William
McClellan, Mary Jane
McElroy, William
Michael, Anna
Myers, Eliza Ann
Myers, John
Myers, Samuel
Platt, Elizabeth
Reeders, Curtis
Shank, David
Shank, Robert
Spangler, George
Spangler, Peter
Swalge, Henry
Weaver, Emanuel
Weaver, Ephraim
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #575
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/06/20.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Beitleman, Mary.
Beitleman, William.
Doebler, John.
Evans, John.
Galligher, Irvin.
Johnson, William.
Leader, Frederick.
Lisle, Catharine.
Markley, Elizabeth.
Markley, Joseph.
Martin, John L.
Martin, William.
McClellan, Mary Jane.
McElroy, William. Teacher.
Michael, Anna.
Myers, Eliza Ann.
Myers, John.
Myers, Samuel.
Platt, Elizabeth.
Reeders, Curtis.
Shank, David.
Shank, Robert.
Spangler, George.
Spangler, Peter.
Swalge, Henry.
Weaver, Emanuel.
Weaver, Ephraim.
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 1890 F001
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Year
1890
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Scheaffer, Joseph F.
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F001
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: Scheaffer, Joseph F.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
679.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F002
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Year
1890
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Sheaffer, Conrad
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F002
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
Charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Sheaffer, Conrad.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
680.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F003
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Year
1890
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Hoffman, William
Sheaffer, Frederick
Kirchner, Joseph
Rochter, Charles
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F003
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
Charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
Also: Sheaffer, Frederick; Kirchner, Joseph; Rochter, Charles.
Petitioners: Hoffman, William; Sheaffer, Frederick; Kirchner, Joseph; Rochter, Charles.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
681.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F004
Date Range
1890
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
1890
Year
1890
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Gettis, Joseph
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1890 F004
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
Guilty of vagrancy.
Petitioner: Gettis, Joseph.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
682.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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