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.
Upper part of Paxton near the Narrows, Thomas Galloughar.
Additional names: William Sissler, Lancaster; Jacob Hartsler, Hempfield; John Unger, Warwick; Joseph Gass, Cocalico; Daniel Fissle; Donegal; Daniel Bryson, Bart; John Merkley, Lampeter; John Miller, Salisbury.
1 item, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Return of the Constable of Lebanon Twp., return Abraham Cornman, Henry Smith to sell liquor by the pint and John Renalt. Constable William Clark.
Return of the Constable of Little Britain Twp., return James Gillerest and John Gibones for retailing spirits by the [smalls] and Abraham Willson for selling rum by the quart and gallon.
Return of the Constable of Drumore Twp., return John Long, John Crawford, and Hugh Long who sells rum and cider by the small measure. William Crawford Constable.
Return of the Constable of Lampeter Twp., return Joseph Haynes, John Clark, and Casper Keylor for selling rum, wine and cider by small measure. Jacob Hains Constable.
Return of the Constable of Strasburg Twp., return John Fouts and John Ferree for selling rum and wine by small measure. Henry Fults Constable.
5 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Bonds posted by constables, showing names of constable and surety; date and amount of bond; conditions of obligation; signatures of constable, surety, and witnesses; and date filed. Arr. chron. by date filed. No index. Hdw. and typed on ptd. fm.
Admin/Biographical History
The County of Lancaster has given LancasterHistory.org custodial responsibility of this collection.
System of Arrangement
Arranged by year; alphabetical by surname with in year.
