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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition to repair bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I003
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition to repair bridge
Description
Location: Over Mill Creek at Ressler's Mill, formerly Groff's Mill.
Document type: Petition to repair bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1885
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Petitions
Ressler Mill
Ressler's Mill Bridge
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I003
Box Number
008
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I004
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Ressler Mill
Specifications
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I004
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Location: At Ressler's Mill.
Document type: Specifications for bridge masonry.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Date Range
1887/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1887/01
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Ressler Mill
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1887.
Location: Near Ressler's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: August 1886.
Location: On public road from Andrew's Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Street Road
Roads
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
43.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Date Range
1888
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from the road from Andrews Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1888
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Street Road
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Recognizance for Christopher Burkholder and Thomas Patterson
Object ID
AUG 1808 F030 QS
Date Range
1808/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Recognizance for Christopher Burkholder and Thomas Patterson
Date Range
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Burkholder, Christopher
Patterson, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Susquehanna River
York County, Pennsylvania
Place
York County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F030 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Thomas Patterson.
Recognizance, charged with stealing two platforms of boards on the Susquehanna River.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for payment for completion and repairing bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0445 I005
Date Range
1800
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for payment for completion and repairing bridge
Description
[Lampeter Twp.] and Manheim Twp.
Court term: August 1800.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek four miles from Lancaster, near Christian Binkley's Mill. [Document lists location as Leacock Twp. and Manheim Twp].
Document type: Petition for payment for completion and repairing bridge.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1800
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Binkley, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
Bridges
Christian Binkley's Mill
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Leacock Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Mills
Petitions
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0445 I005
Box Number
007
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I005
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Lancaster Road
Roads
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I005
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.]
Court term: August 1800.
Location: On the old Lancaster Road.
Document type: Petition for payment for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I003
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Location: Over Pequea Creek.
Document type: Petition for bridge repairs.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0705 I002
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Moore, Michael H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Michael H. Moore's Mill
Mills
Notifications
Rapho Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Notice, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0705 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1882.
Location: Near Michael H. Moore's Mill.
Document type: Notification that a bridge re-reviewer is not an impartial party.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1808 F034 QS
Date Range
1808/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1808/08
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Rohland, George
Roland, George
Morrison, John
Bard, Michael
Line, William
Watson, Nathan
Miller, Daniel
Rodgers, David
Toland, John
Trout, Paul
Barth, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: forgery
Leacock Twp.
Information
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1808 F034 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with forging, anti-dating, and counterfeiting an agreement; discharged by proclamation.
Information of John Morrison.
Additional names: Michael Bard, William Line, Nathan Watson, Daniel Miller, David Rodgers, John Toland, Paul Trout, Michael Barth.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1801 F020 QS
Date Range
1801/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1801/08
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Heller, Elias
Abraham, John
Landis, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Warrants
Charge: neglect of duty
Leacock Twp.
Supervisors of the Roads
Roads
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1801 F020 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Supervisor of the Highways, Leacock Twp.
Recognizance, charged with not opening a road in Leacock Twp.
Warrant.
Recognizance of John Landis to testify.
Additional names: John Abraham.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1807 F032 QS
Date Range
1807/08
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1807/08
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Miller, Jonathan
Boots, Robert
Kling, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1807 F032 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Robert Boots.
Additional name: Peter Kling.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1808 F032 QS
Date Range
1808/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1808/04
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Mixell, John Jr.
Bear, Henry
Earhart, John
Longnecker, Benjamin
Bacher, John
Swope, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1808 F032 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace, especially towards Henry Bear.
Additional names: John Earhart, Benjamin Longnecker, John Bacher, George Swope.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1808 F033 QS
Date Range
1808/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1808/04
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Johns, George
Johns, Michael
Heller, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Leacock Twp.
Charge: assault and battery
Place
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1808 F033 QS
Additional Notes
Also: Michael Johns.
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on John Heller.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1809 F018 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Miller, Jesse
Piersol, John
Hensel, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault
Constables
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1809 F018 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, assault on John Piersol, Constable of Salisbury Twp. in executing his job.
Additional name: George Hensel.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1801 F006 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Neff, Abraham
Bricker, John
Wanderley, John
Buffenmyer, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Constables
Elizabeth Twp.
Charge: neglect of duty
Place
Elizabeth Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1801 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Occupation: Constable.
Recognizance, charged with neglect of duty.
Additional names: John Bricker, John Wanderley, David Buffenmyer.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1806 F022 QS
Date Range
1806/05
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1806/05
Year
1806
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Lewis, John
Porter, Jane
Eshleman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Constables
Lampeter Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1806 F022 QS
Additional Notes
Constable.
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on Jane Porter.
Additional name: John Eshleman.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1808 F005 QS
Date Range
1808/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1808/04
Year
1808
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Caldwell, John
Penny, William
Erb, John
McCloon, Ezekiel
Harra, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: assault and battery
Constables
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1808 F005 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with assault and battery on William Penny, Constable of Drumore Twp.
Additional names: John Erb, Ezekiel McCloon, William Harra.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shower, Daniel
Young, Eve
Shower, John
Brendle, Abraham
Shower, Nicholas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: fornication and bastardy
Bonds
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1804 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, charged with fornication and bastardy on Eve Young.
Indemnifying bond.
Additional names: John Shower, Abraham Brendle, Nicholas Shower.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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