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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-08-03-05
Date Range
1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Potato field at almshouse showing bagged potatoes and workers. Almshouse and barn are in the background.
Provenance
Donated by Kate Keller whose father was a resident farmer and was instrumental in getting authorities to allow inmates to work in the fields.
Date Range
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Almshouses
Farms
Lancaster County Almshouse
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
13.5 x 6 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-08-03-05
Images
Less detail
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-13-07-33
Date Range
January 13, 1909
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Peter Watt home, Roslyn, at corner of North President and Marietta Avenues, Lancaster. Possibly taken by Paul G. Hayes.
Date Range
January 13, 1909
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Watt, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
House
Roslyn
North President Avenue
Marietta Avenue
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-13-07-33
Other Number
1995.2.14
Images
Less detail
Collection
Lancaster City and County Scenes Album
Object ID
A-34-01-60
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster City and County Scenes Album
Description
Roslyn, residence of Peter T. Watt, corner of Marietta Avenue and North President Avenue.
Year Range From
1898
Year Range To
1905
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Watt, Peter T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mansions
Marietta Avenue
President Avenue
Roslyn
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
A-34-01-60
Images
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #593
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
Bennet, Jacob
Bennet, James
Gibson, Elexander
Gibson, Michael
Kunes, Ann
Kunes, Elizabeth
Kunes, Henry
Kunes, Sophia
Oneal, Margre
Oneal, Susanna
Pierce, Ephraim
Search Terms
Lancaster twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #593
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/08/03.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS.
Bennet, James. Father of Bennet, Jacob, age 8; Bennet, James, age 11.
Gibson, Elexander. Father of Gibson, Elexander, age 10; Gibson, Michael, age 7.
Kunes, Henry, Father of Kunes, Elizabeth, age 11; Kunes, Ann, age 6; Kunes, Sophia, age 4.
Oneal, Margre, age 9; Oneal, Susanna, age 7.
Pierce, Ephraim, age 10.
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 #477
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
Atkinson, Mary
Atkinson, Susan
Atkinson, Thomas
Clark, Ira
Gibson, Alexander
Gibson, William
Keller, Christian
Keller, Frederick
Vandegraft, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #477
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Atkinson, Mary.
Atkinson, Susan.
Atkinson, Thomas.
Clark, Ira. Teacher.
Gibson, Alexander.
Gibson, William.
Keller, Christian.
Keller, Frederick.
Vandegraft, George.
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 1854 F014
Date Range
1854
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
1854
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1854
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Campbell, Daniel
Campbell, Mary
Campbell, Jeremiah
Manse, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1854 F014
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Campbell, Mary.
Administrators: Campbell, Jeremiah; Manse, 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
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1855 F013
Date Range
1855
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
1855
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1855
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Daveler, John
Daveler, Mary
Daveler, Reuben
Daveler, Emanuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1855 F013
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Daveler, Mary.
Administrators: Daveler, Reuben; Daveler, Emanuel.
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 1855 F043
Date Range
1855
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
1855
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1855
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Nauman, Charles
Nauman, Mary M.
Nauman, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1855 F043
Box Number
006
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Nauman, Mary M.
Administrator: Nauman, David.
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 1823 #361
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
1823
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Haverstick, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Conestoga Twp.
Bridges
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #361
Box Number
004
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Bridges
Payment toward the cost of a bridge over the stream called Town Run. Lancaster and Conestoga townships.
Haverstick, Michael.Lancaster Township Supervisor.
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 1861 F050
Date Range
1861
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
1861
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1861
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Spencer, Seth P.
Spencer, Mary Jane
Spencer, Sheldon S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1861 F050
Box Number
007
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Spencer, Mary Jane.
Administrator: Spencer, Sheldon S.
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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