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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Partition Papers
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0702]
Date Range
1755-1797
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Partition Papers
Description
Collection consists of just 16 cases. Writs of partitions, summons, and decrees recording the legal division of real estate. Documents show court term and case no.; names of plaintiffs and defendants, interested parties, judge, sheriff, twelve men; description and value of estate; and date filed. Handwritten.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Date Range
1755-1797
Year Range From
1755
Year Range To
1797
Date of Accumulation
1755-1797
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Real property
Summons
Search Terms
Court of Common Pleas
Real estate
Summons
Writs
Extent
1 box
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [0702]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Partition Dockets (1850-1907) are at the Lancaster County Archives.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [0702]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 09 December 2023.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
"A charge delivered to the grand-jury by the Honourable Thomas McKean, Esquire, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, at a Court of Oyer and Terminer...held at Lancaster...being the first court of its kind held in the state under the common-wealth..."
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F013_It01
Date Range
1778/04
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
"A charge delivered to the grand-jury by the Honourable Thomas McKean, Esquire, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, at a Court of Oyer and Terminer...held at Lancaster...being the first court of its kind held in the state under the common-wealth..."
Description
"A charge delivered to the grand-jury by the Honourable Thomas McKean, Esquire, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, at a Court of Oyer and Terminer, and general goal delivery, held at Lancaster, for the county of Lancaster, on the seventh day of April, 1778, being the first court of its kind held in the state under the common-wealth, and published by special request of the said grand-jury." Printed by Francis Bailey, King Street, Lancaster.
Date Range
1778/04
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Bailey, Francis
McKean, Thomas
Subjects
Statutes and codes
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Search Terms
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Grand Jury
Great Britain
Homicide
Indigenous peoples
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Laws
Lotteries
Murder
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Treason
Extent
1 item, 10 pages scanned
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F013_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 13, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
List of Causes
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2119]
Date Range
1750-1799
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
List of Causes
Description
Brief summaries of court cases. Each entry includes the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the names of the attorneys, and the judgment of the case. Also includes court costs, if any. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1750) RG 01-00 [2119]-005
Vol. 2 (1752) RG 01-00 [2119]-010
Vol. 3 (1795-1799) RG 01-00 [2119]-015
System of Arrangement
Arranged by court term and date.
Date Range
1750-1799
Year Range From
1750
Year Range To
1799
Date of Accumulation
1750-1799
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Extent
3 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 [2119]
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 [2119]
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
NARRS Files (Appearance Files)
Object ID
RG 01-00 2301
Date Range
1747-1873
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
NARRS Files (Appearance Files)
Description
Civil proceedings papers filed in the Court of Common Pleas, showing court term, case number, names of parties, nature of plea, disposition, and date filed. NARRS files, also called appearance files, are civil court abstracts.
System of Arrangement
Filed chronologically by date, then case number.
Date Range
1747-1873
Year Range From
1747
Year Range To
1873
Date of Accumulation
1747-1873
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Extent
165 boxes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2301
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
These papers have not been processed or indexed. If requesting these papers, please allow staff extra time to fulfill this request.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2301
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Records
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308
Date Range
1743-1884
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Civil Case Records
Description
Eight hardbound volumes and a portfolio which contain records of civil suits, mostly among corporations. They list the names of plaintiffs, the attorneys, date and court term, and the instrument. Some contain indexes.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1743-1869, incomplete) RG 01-00 2308-005
Vol. 2 (1837-1840) RG 01-00 2308-010
Vol. 3 (1853-1854) RG 01-00 2308-015
Vol. 4 (1867-1893) RG 01-00 2308-020
Vol. 5 (1883-1884) RG 01-00 2308-025
Date Range
1743-1884
Year Range From
1743
Year Range To
1884
Date of Accumulation
1743-1884
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Court records
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Court cases
Court of Common Pleas
Court records
Indexes
Extent
5 volumes
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2308
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2308
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from James Burd to Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F003_In02_It02
Date Range
1778/08/05
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from James Burd to Jasper Yeates
Description
Letter from James Burd to son-in-law, Jasper Yeates, regarding Yeates' inquiry about purchasing an enslaved boy from David Ireland. The letter provides some information about the young man and notes that Mr. Ireland's brother is a Customs Collector in the Caribbean.
Date Range
1778/08/05
Creation Date
5 August 1778
Creator
Burd, James Edward, 1726-1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Burd, James Edward
Yeates, Jasper
Subjects
Letters
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Letters
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F003_In02_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Yeates, Lancaster County Historical Collection (MG0205)
Yeates, Aungst Collection (MG0206)
Yeates, Carson Collection (MG0207)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 3, Insert 2, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 30 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from Gen. Edward Hand to Capt. James Willing
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F008_In01_It01
Date Range
1778/01/08
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from Gen. Edward Hand to Capt. James Willing
Description
Letter from Gen. Edward Hand to Capt. James Willing with an order for fabric, accessories, and notions for clothing. He also adds a request for a strong, healthy, and well-dressed Black man. Fort Pitt.
Date Range
1778/01/08
Creation Date
8 January 1778
Creator
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Hand, Edward
Willing, James
Subjects
African Americans--History
Letters
Notions (Merchandise)
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania
Slavery
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Search Terms
African American men
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Fabrics
Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania
Letters
Persons of color
Revolutionary War
Servants
Sewing notions
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F008_In01_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 8, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 September 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1773 F004 QS
Date Range
1773/02
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1773/02
Year
1773
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Burkholder, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Overseers of the Poor
Appeals
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1773 F004 QS
Additional Notes
Appeal to Overseers of the Poor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
MAY 1774 F001 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1774
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Return of criminals
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1774 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Return of criminals.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
APR 1775 F001 QS
Date Range
1775/04
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1775/04
Year
1775
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Richardson, Edward
Richardson, Frances
Richardson, James
Kuhn, Adam Simon
Henry, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Overseers of the Poor
Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1775 F001 QS
Additional Notes
Additional names: Frances Richardson, James Richardson.
Order of maintenance to Overseers of Poor of Leacock Twp.
Signed by Adam Simon Kuhn, William Henry.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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