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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Margaret Miller
Object ID
Inv 1819 F012 M
Date Range
1819
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Margaret Miller
Date Range
1819
Year
1819
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0084
People
Miller, Margaret
Richard
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Place
Lancaster
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1819 F012 M
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
084
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved boy listed.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #025
Date Range
1814
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
1814
Year
1814
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Albright, John
Ash, John
Atkinson, Matthew
Axford, Samuel
Bane, Thomas
Bard, Daniel
Bartolmay, John
Baxtor, John
Bechtel, George
Berry, Joseph
Bitner, Jacob Jr.
Bowen, D. Elizah
Breneisen, Emanuel
Bressler, George
Brown, Robert
Bundel, Samuel
Burkhart, Jacob
Carter, Charles
Chapman, George
Clark, Josiah
Clenndenen, Joseph
Cochen, John
Cole, C. Charles
Conrade, John
Coshie, James
Cost, John
Coyl, William
Crull, Herman
Devees, Samuel
Devitt, B. David
Duglas, Robert
Eaut, Abraham
Ellot, Thomas
Ewart, William
Ferree, John
Fisher, Anthony
Fisher, George
Flemon, Robert
Foster, John
Fox, Thomas
Getz, George
Grimes, James
Gubbin, Michael
Handleman, Henry
Harper, James
Hartman, Daniel
Hauntsh, George
Hauntshe, Nathaniel Jr.
Hegerman, William
Heiser, Andrew
Hiester, Jonathan
Hoff, Valentine
Holtz, Christian
Horn, William
Huffnagh, Peter Jr.
Irvin, James
James, V. Edward
Jordan, Peter
Kehl, Sebastin
Keiber, Daniel
Keissley, John
Killian, Williiam
King, Daniel
Knee, George
Lee, John
Levan, John
Lewis, WIlliam
Linewood, Godfrieds
Lutz, John
Marquart, Henry
Maxwell, Robert
McDonal, Hugh
McClain, Hector
McCrury, Arthur
McCullough, James
McDannaghy, Daniel
McDannoway, Neil
McFaddion, Thomas
McKnight, William
McSharson, Samuel
Michael, William
Miller, Conrad
Miller, Margaret
Millert, Benjamin
Moyer, Peter
Murphy, John
Nagle, Joseph
Norther, Daniel
O'Donnal, Hugh
Orr, Adam
Peacock, James
Peterman, Jacob
Porter, Andrew
Quartermain, John
Rath, WIlliam
Robinson, Robert
Rogers, George
Sample, Joseph
Sheely, John
Slater, John
Slough, Matthew
Smith, Martin
Snell, John
Snyder, John
Snyder, Simon
Sommers, Henry
Stauffer, Abraham
Thomas, Mathew
Traxel, Abraham
Voight, Christian
Walker, Arthur
Walker, Thomas
Weber, Adam
Wein, John
Wilson, Henry
Wilson, John
Wilson, Joseph
Wilson, Stephen
Wilson, Thomas
Wright, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Lancaster
Occupations
Persons of color
Tax collection
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1814 #025
Box Number
001
Notes
Not entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Tax collection. Order to pay commission.
Wein, John. Occupation: Tax collector.
1 item, 1 piece
Tax collection. Deficiencies of the Borough of Lancaster for 1812.
Atkinson, Matthew. Occupation: Printer.
Ash, John.
Bowen, D. Elizah.
Bartolmay, John.
Bard, Daniel.
Brown, Robert. Occupation: Laborer.
Baxtor, John.
Berry, Joseph. Occupation: Joiner.
Conrade, John.
Carter, Charles. Person of color.
Crull, Herman. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Cole, C. Charles.
Coshie, James. Person of color. Occupation: Laborer.
Coyl, William. Occupation: Laborer.
Clenndenen, Joseph.
Cochen, John.
Cost, John. Occupation: Painter.
Duglas, Robert. Occupation: Carter.
Devees, Samuel.
Eaut, Abraham.
Ellot, Thomas. Occupation: Laborer.
Ewart, William.
Foster, John. Occupation: Laborer.
Flemon, Robert.
Fox, Thomas. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Grimes, James.
Heiser, Andrew.
Horn, William.
Hauntsh, George.
Handleman, Henry.
Hegerman, William. Person of color.
Holtz, Christian. Occupation: Distiller.
Hoff, Valentine.
Jordan, Peter. Occupation: Shoemaker.
James, V. Edward. Occupation: Clerk.
Knee, George.
Kehl, Sebastin. Occupation: Distiller.
Levan, John. Person of color.
Lewis, WIlliam. Occupation: Printer.
Miller, Conrad.
Maxwell, Robert.
Miller, Margaret.
Michael, William. Occupation: Clerk.
McFaddion, Thomas.
McCullough, James. Occupation: Clerk.
McClain, Hector. Person of color.
McDannaghy, Daniel. Occupation: Weaver.
McDannoway, Neil. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Porter, Andrew.
Quartermain, John.
Rath, WIlliam. Occupation: Laborer.
Rogers, George. Occupation: Laborer.
Robinson, Robert.
Snyder, Simon. Occupation: Governor of Pennsylvania.
Sommers, Henry.
Slater, John. Occupation: Laborer.
Slough, Matthew.
Stauffer, Abraham. Occupation: Farmer.
Voight, Christian. Occupation: Doctor.
Wilson, Thomas. Person of color.
Albright, John. Occupation: Cabinetmaker.
Axford, Samuel. Person of color. Occupation: Laborer.
Bechtel, George. Occupation: Joiner at Christs.
Bundel, Samuel. Occupation: Brickmaker.
Burkhart, Jacob. Occupation: Tailor.
Bressler, George. Occupation: Clerk.
Bane, Thomas. Occupation: Joiner at Christs.
Breneisen, Emanuel. Occupation: Saddler.
Bitner, Jacob Jr. Written in parentheses: "No such name."
Clark, Josiah. Occupation: Cooper.
Chapman, George. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Devitt, B. David. Occupation: Coppersmith.
Fisher, Anthony. Occupation: Joiner.
Fisher, George. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Ferree, John.
Getz, George. Occupation: Storekeeper.
Gubbin, Michael. Occupation: Cooper.
Hiester, Jonathan. Occupation: Clerk.
Hauntshe, Nathaniel Jr.
Harper, James. Occupation: Printer.
Hartman, Daniel. Occupation: Joiner.
Huffnagh, Peter Jr.
Irvin, James. Occupation: Carter.
Keiber, Daniel.
Killian, Williiam. Occupation: Laborer.
King, Daniel. Occupation: Joiner.
Keissley, John. Occupation: Carter.
Lee, John. Occupation: Weaver.
Lutz, John. Occupation: Carter.
Linewood, Godfrieds. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Moyer, Peter.
Murphy, John. Occupation: Tin plate worker.
Marquart, Henry. Occupation: Laborer.
McCrury, Arthur. Occupation: Hostler.
McSharson, Samuel. Occupation: Shoemaker.
McKnight, William. Occupation: Harness maker.
Millert, Benjamin. Occupation: Hatter.
Nagle, Joseph. Occupation: Jack-screw maker.
Norther, Daniel. Occupation: Hostler.
O Donnal, Hugh. Occupation: Laborer.
Orr, Adam.
Peacock, James. Occupation: Printer.
Peterman, Jacob. Occupation: Bridle belt maker.
Snyder, John. Occupation: Cooper.
Snell, John. Occupation: Joiner.
Sheely, John. Occupation: Barkeeper.
Sample, Joseph. Occupation: Clerk.
Thomas, Mathew.
Traxel, Abraham. Occupation: Hatter.
Wilson, Henry. Occupation: Clerk.
Wright, David. Occupation: Printer.
Walker, Arthur. Occupation: Clerk in a store.
Wilson, Stephen. Occupation: Shoemaker.
Weber, Adam. Occupation: at Christs.
Walker, Thomas. Occupation: Turner.
Wilson, Joseph.
Smith, Martin.
McDonal, Hugh.
Wilson, John.
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 1824 #298
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 0005
People
Beaumont, Crampton
Boys, John Francis
Buth, John
Champney, B.
Codisin, Jane
Deshaug, Peter
Dietz, Margaret
Eckenroth, Richard
Evans, John
Faies, Susan
Feines, Patricia
Getz, Daniel
Hickman, Sarah
Hopster, John
Hopster, William
Keller, Daniel
Keller, John
Kennedy, Patrick
Lefever, Ann
McGlain, Benjamin
McKittrick, Nancy
Miller, Archibald
Sensenich, Jesse
Weaver, John
Williams, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #298
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 22, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Champney, B.
Payment for prosecuting attorney's fees in the following cases (all are Commonwealth vs):
Kennedy, Patrick.
Dick. African American.
Hickman, Sarah.
Boys, John Francis.
Faies, Susan.
Keller, Daniel.
Keller, John.
Beaumont, Crampton.
Getz, Daniel.
Buth, John.
Weaver, John.Dietz, Margaret.
Hopster, John.
Hopster, William.
Williams, Hannah.
Lefever, Ann.
Evans, John.
Miller, Archibald.
Sensenich, Jesse,
Feines, Patricia.
Codisin, Jane.
Deshaug, Peter.
McKittrick, Nancy.
McGlain, Benjamin.
Eckenroth, Richard.
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 1824 #299
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 0005
People
Hibshman, Henry
Sensenich, Jesse
Times, Patience
Caarsen, Jane
Deshong, Peter
Kitwick, Nancy
McGlain, Benjamin
Eckenroth, Richard
Gettz, Daniel
Evans, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #299
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 22, 2001
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Hibshman Henry
Payment to the Clerk of the Mayors' Court for work on the following cases:
Sensenich, Jesse.
Times, PAtience.
Caarsen, Jane.
Deshong, Peter.
Kitwick, Nancy.
McGlain, Benjamin.
Eckenroth, Richard.
Gettz, Daniel.
Dick. African American.
Evans, 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 1824 #192
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 0004
People
Beaumont, Crampton
Buth, John
Daugherty, Charles
Deitz, Margaret
Evans, John
Gallighan, Edward
Gettz, Ann
Gettz, Daniel
Hibshman, Henry
Hickman, Sally
Hickman, Sarah
Inser, Charles
Keller, John
Kline, Peter
Lefever, Ann
Miller, Alexander
Miller, Archibald
Thompson, Samuel
Weaver, John
Whepster, John
Williams, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Clerks
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #192
Box Number
004
Notes
Partially entered into Q & A May 22, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Clerk of the Mayor's Court
Hibshman, Henry.
For the following cases [all are Commonwealth v.___]:
Weaver, John.
Deitz, Margaret.
Whepster, John; Williams, Hannah.
Lefever, Ann.
Evans, John.
Miller, Archibald.
Dick. African American.
Gallighan, Edward; Miller, Alexander; Hickman, Sally; Keller, John; Kline, Peter; Beaumont, Crampton; Daugherty, Charles.
Inser, Charles; Thompson, Samuel; Hickman, Sarah.
Buth, John.
Gettz, Daniel; Gettz, Ann, his wife.
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 1824 #210
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 0004
People
Eichholtz, Leonard
Pyle, Moses
Montgomery, David
Netz, Adam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Coroners' inquests
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #210
Box Number
004
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 22, 2001.
Additional Notes
Coroner's inquest.
Eichholtz, Leonard.
Pyle, Moses. Deceased.
Montgomery, David Esq. Held inquest.
Netz, Adam. Deceased.
[Name unknown.] Deceased. African American.
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 1824 #400
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 0005
People
Hinkel, Jonathan
Milford, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #400
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A May 24, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Hinkel, Jonathan. City Constable.
Payment for apprehending vagrants and other disorderly persons:
Milford, John.
"A Man of Colour his name not known."
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 1828 #306
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 0008
People
Brown, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
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 1828 #306
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for making indexes for Court of Oyer and Terminer and Quarter Sessions and Index for Slave Register.
Brown, 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 1822 #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
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Johnson, Sarah
Parmer, Daniel
Thurdock, James
Neff, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #271
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 26, 2003.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment for boarding jurors in the cases: Commonwealth v. Johnson, Sarah. African American. Commonwealth v. Parmer, Daniel and Thurdock, James.
Neff, 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 1822 #250
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
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Anderson, Stephen
Beaght, Joseph
Beoght, Joseph
Broad, Jane
Bryan, Thomas
Care, Robert
Challick, Stephen
Chambers, Joseph
Clark, Flora
Clark, Henry
Conely, Mary
Conley, Mary
Dellet, Adam
Diller, George
Eberman, Jacob
Egels, Mary
Gasbet, Susan
Gray, John
Harman, Henry
Hecken, Sabine
Hecker, Sabine
Hey, John
Holk, Mary
Houston, James
Huber, Nancy
Johnston, James
Kingston, Charles
Kuker, Peter
Lanty, Daniel
Leck, Margret
Lenn, Alexander
Lerfea, Samuel
Levan, George
Luk, Margret
Lynch, Biddy
Lynch, Elenor
Lynch, Hannah
Lynch, Pity
Lynch, William
Mayer, George L.
Mazer, Charles
McCale, George
McCale, Martha
McCooly, Elizabeth
McDellers, Thomas
Molson, James
Munson, James
Neel, David
Penkerton, John
Peters, Else
Peterson, Thomas
Richards, John
Sheuer, Mary
Smith, John
Tod, Charles
Tolbet, Net
Williams, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
African Americans
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #250
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 26, 2003.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Constable fees for apprehending and taking up vagrants.
Chambers, Joseph.
Dellet, Adam.
Diller, George.
Vagrants' names:
Isaac. African American.
Munson, James.
Luk, MaClargret.
Clark, Flora.
Holk, Mary.
Mayer, George L.
Gray, John.
Anderson, Stephen.
Egels, Mary.
Huber, Nancy.
Neel, David.
Smith, John.
Conley, Mary.
McCale, George.
McCale, Martha.
Peters, Else.
Sheuer, Mary.
Levan, George.
Beoght, Joseph.
Clark, Henry.
Peterson, Thomas.
Kingston, Charles.
Challick, Stephen.
Hey, John.
Harman, Henry.
Houston, James.
Richards, John.
Tod, Charles.
Bryan, Thomas.
Lerfea, Samuel.
Care, Robert.
Lynch, Pity.
Johnston, James.
Hecker [or Hecker], Sabine.
Lenn, Alexander.
Leck, Margret.
Molson, James.
Lynch, William.
Lynch, Elenor.
Lynch, Biddy.
Lynch, Hannah.
McCooly, Elizabeth.
Mazer, Charles.
Williams, Thomas.
Lanty, Daniel.
McDellers, Thomas.
Broad, Jane.
Penkerton, John.
Gasbet, Susan.
Eberman, Jacob.
Kuker, Peter.
Conely, Mary.
Beaght, Joseph.
Tolbet, Net.
1 item 7 pieces.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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