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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I005
Date Range
1835/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1835/08
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Weaver, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, Earl Twp.
Bridges
Christian Weaver's Mill
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1835.
Location: On state road from Blue Ball, Earl Twp., to Reading, Berks County, at Christian Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order for viewers.
Report of viewers.
3 items, 4 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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I006
Date Range
1836
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1836
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Weaver, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, Earl Twp.
Bridges
Christian Weaver's Mill
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Mills
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Subscriptions
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0205 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: On state road from Blue Ball, Earl Twp., to Reading, Berks County, at Christian Weaver's Mill.
Document type: Subscription list for new 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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Evan Edwards
Object ID
Inv 1771 F001 E
Date Range
1771
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Evan Edwards
Date Range
1771
Year
1771
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Caesar
Edwards, Evan
Jo
Tom
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Beehives
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Slaveholders
Women
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1771 F001 E
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
029
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
Includes widow's allotment and list of debts.
Enslaved persons listed, one woman, three boys.
Indentured servant boy listed.
2 items, 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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of David Davis
Object ID
Inv 1774 F001 D
Date Range
1774
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of David Davis
Date Range
1774
Year
1774
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0024
People
Davis, David
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
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Women
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 3 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1774 F001 D
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
024
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
Also additional inventory.
Enslaved persons listed, one man, one woman, one boy, one girl.
2 items, 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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Alexander Martin
Object ID
Inv 1778 F002 M
Date Range
1778
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Alexander Martin
Date Range
1778
Year
1778
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0082
People
Martin, Alexander
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
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1778 F002 M
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
082
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, 1 piece
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.
Documents

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Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Object ID
Constable F048 I003
Collection
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Title
Constables' and Detectives' Bonds
Description
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.
Constables' Bonds: 1809, 1811, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830-1849, 1875, 1888, 1893-1924.
Detectives' Bonds: 1890-1896, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1927
Includes: Remonstrations, affirmations, petitions, bonds, receipts, notices.
Creation Date
1809-1927, inc.
Date of Accumulation
1809-1927, inc.
Year
1899
Creator
Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hershey, A. H.
Sheaffer, Albert
Search Terms
Constables' Bonds
Detectives' Bonds
Bonds
Earl Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
4 boxes, 2 cu. ft.
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Good
Object ID
Constable F048 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Additional name: A. H. Hershey of West Hempfield Township.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy or PDF made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0558
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #043
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
1831
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Andrews, John
Search Terms
Lancaster
East Donegal Twp.
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #043
Box Number
011
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for duties assessment duties, West Donegal Twp.
Andrews, 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 1823 #260
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 0003
People
Albright, Reuben
Eyres, Thomas
Hyman, Barbara
Hyman, Jacob
Townsley, John
Townsley, Robert
Wurtz, Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Earl Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl 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 #260
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
All are Earl Twp. except where noted.
Albright, Reuben.
Eyres, Thomas. Teacher.
Hyman, Barbara. Bercknock Twp.
Hyman, Jacob. Bercknock Twp.
Townsley, John.
Townsley, Robert.
Wurtz, Elizabeth.
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 #494
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
Dehaven, Elsa
Frazier, Susan
Goshen, Huston
Kerfoot, Catharine
McCaraher, Daniel
Proudfoot, Levi
Proudfoot, Margaret
Righter, Elizabeth
Righter, Mary A.
Search Terms
Poor children
Brecknock Twp.
Earl Twp.
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #494
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/05/30.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Earl Twp. unless noted.
Dehaven, Elsa. Age 8.
Frazier, Susan. Age 9.
Goshen, Huston. Teacher.
Kerfoot, Catharine. Age 11. Brecknock Twp.
M'Caraher, Daniel. Age 8.
Proudfoot, Levi. Age 11.
Proudfoot, Margaret. Age 8.
Righter, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Righter, Mary A. Age 11.
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 #553
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
Carpenter, Levi
Herman, Eliza
Krick, Charles
Krick, Rebecca
Meyer, William
Meyers, Susanna
Reider, Abraham
Reider, Henry
Sellers, Leah
Search Terms
Earl Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #553
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1995/06/13.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Earl Twp. unless noted.
Carpenter, Levi. Teacher.
Herman, Eliza.
Krick, Charles.
Krick, Rebecca.
Meyer, William. Leacock Twp.
Meyers, Susanna.
Reider, Abraham. Leacock Twp.
Reider, Henry. Leacock Twp.
Sellers, Leah. Leacock Twp.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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