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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1891 F005
Date Range
1891
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1891
Year
1891
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Myers, John
Smith, Jacob S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1891 F005
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
Petitioner: Myers, John.
Filed against: Smith, Jacob S. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes decision.
Return, includes warrant of commitment.
3 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
705.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1855 F006
Date Range
1855
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1855
Year
1855
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Kilburn, Francis
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1855 F006
Box Number
005
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Petitioner: Kilburn, Francis.
Filed against: Myers, John. Occupation: High Constable.
Petition.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
850.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F025 M
Date Range
1858
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Administrators Accounts
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0262
People
Myers, John
Myers, Eckert
Myers, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1858 F025 M
Box Number
262
Additional Notes
Myers, Eckert; Myers, Samuel. Executors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #182
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
Albright, John
Albright, Sarah
Buthoff, Elizabeth
Buthoff, Jacob
Buthoff, John
Dixion, Thomas
Finchtermacher, Abraham
Finchtermacher, Elizabeth
Finchtermacher, Jacob
Flowers, Benjamin
Keller, Amos
Keller, Iria
Long, Hannah
Lyons, Mary
Meldrum, Thomas
Morgan, Christ
Myers, John
Rhode, Elizabeth
Way, John
Wright, David
Wright, Christian
Wright John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
West Hempfield Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #182
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/03/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Albright, John.
Albright, Sarah.
Buthoff, Elizabeth.
Buthoff, Jacob.
Buthoff, John.
Dixion, Thomas.
Finchtermacher, Abraham.
Finchtermacher, Elizabeth.
Finchtermacher, Jacob.
Flowers, Benjamin. Teacher.
Keller, Amos.
Keller, Iria.
Long, Hannah.
Lyons, Mary.
Meldrum, Thomas.
Morgan, Christ.
Myers, John.
Rhode, Elizabeth.
Way, John.
Wright, David.
Wright, Christian.
Wright 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 1828 #277
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
Bennett, Joshua W.
Collom, Jacob
Collom, John
Etta, Sarah
Galleger, John
Horncomb, George H.
Louks, Ann Eliza
Louks, Charles
Louks, Jacob
Moore, William
Mosse, Mary
Myers, John
Myers, Margaret
Right, Christopher
Right, David
Sweney, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #277
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/21.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bennett, Joshua W. Teacher.
Collom, Jacob.
Collom, John.
Etta, Sarah.
Galleger, John.
Horncomb, George H.
Louks, Ann Eliza.
Louks, Charles.
Louks, Jacob.
Moore, William.
Mosse, Mary.
Myers, John.
Myers, Margaret.
Right, Christopher.
Right, David.
Sweney, Charles.
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 #338
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
Cooper, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Kelly, Mary
Lentz, David
Lentz, Sarah
Longenecker, Charlotte
McClelland, Mary Jane
McCullough, Susanna
McKain, Jacob
McKain, Mary Ann
McKloskey, Martha
McKneal, Hannah
Myers, John
Nagle, Emanuel
Nagle, Henry
Neblough, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Catharine
Rathvon, Jacob
Reed, John
Sands, Rachael
Sands, William
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Wilson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Charlestown, Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #338
Box Number
008
Notes
ntered into Q & A 1994/05/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Marietta unless noted.
Cooper, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry.
Kelly, Mary.
Lentz, David.
Lentz, Sarah.
Longenecker, Charlotte.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McCullough, Susanna. Teacher.
McKain, Jacob.
McKain, Mary Ann.
McKloskey, Martha.
McKneal, Hannah.
Myers, John.
Nagle, Emanuel.
Nagle, Henry.
Neblough, Elizabeth. Charlestown, Manor Twp.
Rathvon, Catharine.
Rathvon, Jacob.
Reed, John.
Sands, Rachael.
Sands, William.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Wilson, William.
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 #378
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
Anderson, John
Bassly, William
Boyer, Samuel
Brown, John
Chamberlain, William
Cross, Andrew
Erhart, Henry
Farmer, John B.
Findley, John R.
Gensell, Gideon
Goodman, John
Green, Abner
Hamilton, William
Kennedy, Patrick
Kirk, William
Mauch, Christian
McDonald, Hugh
Miller, William
Moore, James
Morgan, Isaac
Myers, John
Pratt, John
Ressler, George
Sample, Peter
Smith, Selah
Stewart, John
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, John
Walker, James
Watson, Robert
Williams, Charles
Wilson, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Prisons
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 #378
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 28, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to Philadelphia Prison for the support of the following prisoners. (Their expenses and earnings are itemized.)
Anderson, John.
Bassly, William.
Boyer, Samuel.
Brown, John.
Chamberlain, William.
Cross, Andrew.
Erhart, Henry.
Farmer, John B.
Findley, John R.
Gensell, Gideon.
Goodman, John.
Green, Abner.
Hamilton, William.
Kennedy, Patrick.
Kirk, William.
Mauch, Christian.
McDonald, Hugh.
Miller, William.
Moore, James.
Morgan, Isaac.
Myers, John.
Pratt, John.
Ressler, George.
Sample, Peter.
Smith, Selah.
Stewart, John.
Tarbell, Samuel W.
Walker, John.
Walker, James. Alias Walker, John.
Watson, Robert.
Williams, Charles.
Wilson, 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 1828 #462
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 0009
People
Cooper, Catharine
Doyle, Henry
Jameson, Henry
Kelly, Mary
Law, Elizabeth
Lentz, David
Lentz, Sarah
Lonenecker, John
Longenecker, Charlotte
McClelland, Mary Jane
McCloskey, Martha
McCullough, Susan
McKain, Jacob
McNeal, Hannah
Myers, John
Niblow, Elizabeth
Rathvon, Catharine
Rathvon, Jacob
Sands, Rachel
Sands, William
Strome, Elizabeth
Strome, Hetty
Wilson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Marietta
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Marietta
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #462
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/19.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Cooper, Catharine.
Doyle, Henry.
Jameson, Henry.
Kelly, Mary.
Law, Elizabeth.
Lentz, David.
Lentz, Sarah.
Lonenecker, John.
Longenecker, Charlotte.
McClelland, Mary Jane.
McCloskey, Martha.
McCullough, Susan. Teacher.
McKain, Jacob.
McNeal, Hannah.
Myers, John.
Niblow, Elizabeth.
Rathvon, Catharine.
Rathvon, Jacob.
Sands, Rachel.
Sands, William.
Strome, Elizabeth.
Strome, Hetty.
Wilson, William.
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
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
JAN 1858 F031
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Myers, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
JAN 1858 F031
Additional Notes
Assault and battery.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1823 #019A
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
Bowser, Peter
Butler, Henry
Carter, Charles
Conrad, John
Crayton, James
Dettweiller, Jacob
Duff, William
Fritz, John
Hamilton, William
Harpham, Jeremiah G.
Johnston, Jeremiah
Jones, John
Kennard, Samuel
Livey, John
McMahon, John
Moyer, Jacob
Myers, Frederick
Myers, John
Shaffer, George
West, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
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 1823 #019A
Box Number
003
Notes
Entered into Q&A May 3, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to Philadelphia prison for support of prisoners held there.
Prisoners listed:
Bowser, Peter.
Butler, Henry.
Conrad, John.
Crayton, James.
Dettweiller, Jacob.
Duff, William.
Harpham, Jeremiah G.
Johnston, Jeremiah.
Kennard, Samuel.
Myers, Frederick.
McMahon, John.
Shaffer, George.
West, John.
Fritz, John.
Hamilton, William.
Moyer, Jacob.
Livey, John.
Carter, Charles.
Myers, John.
Jones, 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

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