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Berks County : a governmental picture and a brief historic review

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6025
Corporate Author
Berks County (Pa.). Board of County Commissioners.
Edition
1st ed.
Date of Publication
c1959.
Call Number
974.816 B513
Corporate Author
Berks County (Pa.). Board of County Commissioners.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Date of Publication
c1959.
Physical Description
120 p. : illus., ports., col. maps ; 23 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. 2.
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - Politics and government.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 B513
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Bridges : Commissioners' Orders for Payment - Information file

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21457
Call Number
Information file - Bridges : Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Notes
Information files are created for specific subjects that are associated with Lancaster County, e.g. "Rebman's scrap pile", "Ten-hour house". The files contain newspaper and magazine articles about the subject.
Subjects
County government - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Board of County Commissioners.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Information File
Call Number
Information file - Bridges : Commissioners' Orders for Payment
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Commissioner's minute books

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18756
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of County Commissioners of Lancaster County.
Call Number
Drawer 3, Sec.2: #250
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of County Commissioners of Lancaster County.
Notes
Covers book #1 (1729-1770), book #2 (1770-1778), book #10 (1868-1873), (1926-1929).
See Archives RG-08-01-0101 for book #6 (1825-1833), book #7 (1834-1844), book #8 (1845-1860), book #9 (1861-1869).
Microfilm box labeled # 250.
Subjects
County government - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County (Pa.) Board of County Commissioners.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 3, Sec.2: #250
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #551
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
Boughter, Catharine
Boughter, Eliza
Bryan, Adaline R.
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Faur, Mary
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John
Hemphill, Samuel
Mathews, John
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Russell, J.
Smith, Harriet
Smith, John
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #551
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/06/13.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Boughter, Catharine.
Boughter, Eliza.
Bryan, Adaline R. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Faur, Mary.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John.
Hemphill, Samuel.
Mathews, John.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Russell, J.
Smith, Harriet.
Smith, John.
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 #465
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
Boughter, Catharine
Bryan, Adaline
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Faur, Mary
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John
Hemphill, Samuel
Hollon, Phoebe
Mathews, John
Mathews, Margaret
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Russell, Joshua
Smith, Harriet
Smith, John
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
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 #465
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/16.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Chester County and Lancaster County.
Boughter, Catharine.
Bryan, Adaline. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Faur, Mary.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, M. J.
Hemphill, John.
Hemphill, Samuel.
Hollon, Phoebe.
Mathews, John.
Mathews, Margaret.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Russell, Joshua.
Smith, Harriet.
Smith, John.
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 #026
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 0010
People
Collins, James
Smith, John
Swartz, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #026
Box Number
010
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Miscellaneous.
Payment of reward for capturing a horse thief.
Collins, James. Received reward.
Smith, John. Convicted of horse stealing.
Swartz, John. Owner of stolen horse.
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 #031
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 0010
People
Barr, Robert M.
Curran, John
Odell, Charles
Riley, Samuel
Smith, John
Taylor, Nelson
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
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 #031
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 2, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse
Payment to deputy attorney general of Lancaster County.
Barr, Robert M.
for work on the following cases (all are Commonwealth vs.)
Curran, John. Acquitted of burglary.
Smith, John. Covicted of horse stealing and larceny.
Taylor, Nelson. Convicted of larceny.
Odell, Charles. Assault and battery. Ignored.
Riley, Samuel. Convicted of larceny.
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 #061
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 0010
People
Bryan, Adaline R.
Davis, Eliza
Davis, Sarah
Hayborn, James
Hayborn, Mary Jane
Hemphill, John
Holland, William
Pugh, Hannah
Pugh, Jane
Pugh, Marab
Russell, Charlotte
Russell, Joshua
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #061
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/05/10.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bryan, Adaline R. Teacher.
Davis, Eliza.
Davis, Sarah.
Hayborn, James.
Hayborn, Mary Jane.
Hemphill, John.
Holland, William.
Pugh, Hannah.
Pugh, Jane.
Pugh, Marab.
Russell, Charlotte.
Russell, Joshua.
Smith, John.
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 #109
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
Smith, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
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 1826 #109
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 29, 2001.
Additional Notes
Payment for repairs and/or maintenance.
Smith, John.
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 #372
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
Allison, Miller
Benner, Evanna
Benner, Joseph
Poul, Ann
Poul, David
Poul, Elizabeth
Rice, Rebecca
Rice, Sarah Ann
Rohrer, David H.
Slater, Lucida
Smith, John
Snyder, Hetty
Sollars, Abraham
Sollars, Sarah
Witmer, Ann
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Strasburg
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Strasburg
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #372
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/07/28.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
School: Strasburg Union School.
Allison, Miller.
Benner, Evanna.
Benner, Joseph.
Poul, Ann.
Poul, David.
Poul, Elizabeth.
Rice, Rebecca.
Rice, Sarah Ann.
Rohrer, David H. Teacher.
Slater, Lucida.
Smith, John.
Snyder, Hetty.
Sollars, Abraham.
Sollars, Sarah.
Witmer, Ann.
1 item. 1 pieces.
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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