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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #555
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 0008
People
Anderson, John
Boyer, Samuel
Brooks, John
Brown, John
Cain, William
Cross, Andrew
Farmer, John B.
Gensell, Gideon
Goodman, John
Green, Abner
Hamilton, William
Hercules, Peter
Kennedy, Patrick
Kirk, William
Mauch, Christian
McCauley, George
McDonald, Hugh
Miller, William
Moore, James
Morgan, Isaac
Moyer, Jacob
Myers, John
Nicholas, Frederick
Powell, James
Pratt, John
Ream, Abraham
Ressler, George
Sample, Peter
Smith, Selah
Stewart, John
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, James
Walker, John
Watson, Robert
Webb, William
Williams, Charles
Wilson, John
Zeerfas, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 1827 #555
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 26, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to Philadelphia Prison for the cost of maintaining prisoners more than what they earned by their labor.
Anderson, John.
Boyer, Samuel.
Brooks, John.
Brown, John.
Cain, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Farmer, John B.
Gensell, Gideon.
Goodman, John.
Green, Abner.
Hamilton, William.
Hercules, Peter.
Kennedy, Patrick.
Kirk, William.
Mauch, Christian.
McCauley, George.
McDonald, Hugh.
Miller, William.
Moore, James.
Morgan, Isaac.
Moyer, Jacob.
Myers, John.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Powell, James.
Pratt, John.
Ream, Abraham.
Ressler, George.
Sample, Peter.
Smith, Selah.
Stewart, John.
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, James.
Walker, John.
Watson, Robert.
Webb, William. Old and feeble. Unfit for employment.
Williams, Charles.
Wilson, John.
Zeerfas, 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
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
MAY 1778 F027
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1778
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Martin, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
MAY 1778 F027
Additional Notes
Tippling house.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
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 1814 #031
Date Range
1814
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
1814
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, Charles
Brady, Edward
Brady, Michael
Deitrich, Elizabeth
Dietrich, Henry
Dietrich, Mary
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Elizabeth
Given, Margaret
Given, Oliver
Hofehines, Jacob
Hofehines, John
Martin, John
Martin, Mary
Martin, Thomas
McGilligim, George
McGilligim, John
McGilligim, Nancy
McGilligim, Radney
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, Samuel
Rodaker, Caty
Rodaker, George
White, Hannah
White, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #031
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/11
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Given, Oliver. Father of Elizabeth Given, age 12; Margaret Given, age 8.
Martin, Thomas. Father of John Martin, age 10; Mary Martin, age 6.
Moore, Widow. Mother of Samuel Moore, age 5.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Ludwig Fritz, age 11; Peggy Fritz, age 9.
Brady, Edward. Father of Michael Brady, age 11; Charles Brady, age 9.
Dietrich, Henry. Father of Henry Dietrich, age 9; Mary Dietrich, age 7; Elizabeth Deitrich, age 11.
Hofehines, Jacob. Father of John Hofehines, age 9.
White, William. Father of Hannah White, age 9.
Rodaker, George. Father of Caty Rodaker, age 11.
McGilligim, Radney. Father of John McGilligim, age 10; Nancy McGilligim, age 8; , George McGilligim, age 6.
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 1816 #009
Date Range
1816
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
1816
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1816
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brady, Edward
Brady, Michael
Brady, Charles
Brady, Elena
Collins, John
Collins, Thomas
Collins, Sarah
Collins, Merian
Copeland, Mrs.
Copeland, James
Coxes, James
Coxes, Levi
Coxes, Samuel
Coxes, Esther
Coxes, Charles
Craig, Archibald
Craig, Peggy
Craig, Martha
Fritz, Ludwig
Fritz, Peggy
Given, Oliver
Given, William
Given, Margaret
Given, Ann
Hofhines, Jacob
Hofhines, John
Hofhines, Mary
Hunes, John
Hunes, Betsy
Martin, Thomas
Martin, John
Martin, Mary
Megachen, Jacob
Megachen, Litty
Megachen, Amos
Megachen, Jacob
Moore, Mrs.
Moore, William
Moore, Samuel
Roberts, David
Rogers, Mrs.
Rogers, George
Rogers, William
Rogers, Eliza
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lampeter Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1816 #009
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A on 1994/08/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Brady, Edward. Father of Michael Brady, age 11; Charles Brady, age 9; Elena Brady, age 6.
Collins, John. Father of Thomas Collins, age 11; Sarah Collins, age 7; Merian Collins, age 5.
Copeland, Widow. Mother of James Copeland, age 9.
Coxes, James. Father of Levi Coxes; Samuel Coxes; Esther Coxes; Charles Coxes & 1 unnamed child.
Craig, Archibald. Father of Peggy Craig, age 10; Martha Craig, age 11.
Fritz, Ludwig. Father of Peggy Fritz, age 11.
Given, Oliver. Father of William Given, age 12; Margaret Given, age 10; Ann Given, age 8.
Hofhines, Jacob. Father John Hofhines, age 11; Mary Hofhines, age 9.
Hunes, John. Father of Betsy Hunes, age 9.
Martin, Thomas. Father of John Martin, age 11; Mary Martin, age 7.
Megachen, Jacob. Father of Litty Megachen, age 11; Amos Megachen, age 9; Jacob Megachen, age 7.
Moore, Widow . Mother of William Moore, age 9; Samuel Moore, age 7.
Roberts, David. Father of 1 unnamed daughter.
Rogers, Widow. Mother of George Rogers, age 10; William Rogers, age 8; Eliza Rogers, age 6.
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 #332
Date Range
1826
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
1826
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Brooks, John
Brown, John
Cain, William
Cross, Andrew
Gensell, Gideon
Goodman, John
Hamilton, William
Hercules, Peter
Jamison, William
Kenedy, Patrick
Martin, Samuel
McCauley, George
McDonald, Hugh
McMahon, John
Miller, William
Moyer, Jacob
Myers, John
Nicholas, Frederick
Powell, James
Ream, Abraham
Ressler, George
Sample, Peter
Shaffer, George
Sneivley, James
Tarbell, Samuel
Walker, James
Walker, John
Webb, William
Williams, Charles
Wilson, John
Zeerfass, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Prisoners
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Incarcerated persons
Lancaster
Philadelphia Prison
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #332
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Philadelphia Prison. Payment for support of Lancaster County prisoners whose labor did not cover all their costs.
Prisoners:
Brooks, John.
Brown, John.
Goodman, John.
Hamilton, William.
Hercules, Peter.
Jamison, William.
Kenedy, Patrick.
McCauley, George.
McMahon, John.
Moyer, Jacob.
Myers, John.
McDonald, Hugh.
Martin, Samuel.
Ressler, George.
Shaffer, George.
Sneivley, James.
Williams, Charles.
Wilson, John.
Walker, James.
Webb, William. A very infirm old man.
Walker, John.
Sample, Peter.
Cain, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Zeerfass, Samuel.
Nicholas, Frederick.
Ream, Abraham.
Miller, William.
Powell, James.
Gensell, Gedian.
Tarbell, 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 1876 F053
Date Range
1876
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
1876
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1876
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Martin, David
Martin, Mary
Buch, George
Weist, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Place
None
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1876 F053
Box Number
011
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Martin, Mary.
Administrators: Buch, George; Weist, Jacob.
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
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1853 F032
Date Range
1853
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
1853
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1853
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Lein, Mary
Martin, Mary
Martin, Susanna
Yeider, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1853 F032
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Martin, Mary; Martin, Susanna.
Administrator: Yeider, 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

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