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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1815 #029
Date Range
1815
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1815
Year
1815
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Cooper, Charles
Cooper, London
Cooper, Polly
Forguson, Ann
Forguson, Margaret
Howet, Daniel
Howet, Hannah
Howet, James
Howet, John
Howet, William
Hughes, Daniel
Hughes, Francis
Hughes, Nancy
Hughes, Susanna
Hughes,Christopher
Love, Jacob
McCane, Andrew
McCane, Mary
McCane, Samuel
McCane, William
Potter, David
Potter, Jane
Potter, John
Potter, Joseph
Potter, Samuel
Redman, Eliza
Redman, John
Redman, Michael
Redman, Thomas
Woods, Isabella
Woods, James
Woods, Peter
Woods, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Drumore Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Students
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1815 #029
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Hughes, Francis. Mother of Susanna Hughes, age 11; Christopher Hughes; Daniel Hughes; Nancy Hughes, age 5.
Samuel Potter. Father of David Potter, age 11; Joseph Potter, age 10; John Potter, age 5; Jane Potter, age 6.
McCane. Andrew. Father of William McCane; Samuel McCane; Mary McCane.
Woods, Peter. Person of color. Father of James Woods; Robert Woods, Isabella Woods.
Love, Jacob. Father of 3 unnamed children.
Redman, Michael. Father of John Redman; Thomas Redman; Eliza Redman.
Forguson, Ann. Mother of Margaret Forguson, age 10.
Cooper, London, Person of color. Father of Charles Cooper, age 7; Polly Cooper, age 5.
Howet, John. Father of James Howet, age 10; William Howet, age 9; Daniel Howet, age 7; Hannah Howet, age 5.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1816 #004
Date Range
1816
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1816
Year
1816
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Archibald, Archer
Book, Michael
Cooper, Charles
Cooper, London
Cooper, Polly
Hughes, Christian
Hughes, Daniel
Hughes, Francis
Hughes, Susanna
King, Jane
King, Joshua
King, Margaret
King, Mary
King, Robert
Milbourn, Elisa
Milbourn, James
Neil, Jesse
Neil, John
Righneer, Henry
Righneer, Joseph
Ross, Amos
Ross, Ann
Ross, Gardner
Ross, Hugh
Ross, James
Ross, Robert
Sweny, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Drumore Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Students
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1816 #004
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Photocopy, names taken from Lancaster County Tax Lists.
Archibald, Archer. Parent of 2 unnamed children.
Book, Michael. Father of 2 unnamed children.
Cooper, London. Father of Charles Cooper, age 7; Polly Cooper, age 5.
Hughes, Francis. Father of Susanna Hughes, age 11; Hughes, Christian, age 9
Hughes, Daniel, age 7.
King, Joshua. Father of Mary King, age 10; Jane King, age 8; King, Robert, age 6
King, Margaret, age 5.
Milbourn, James. African-American. Father of James Milbourn, age 7; Elisa Milbourn, age 5.
Neil, John. Father of Jesse Neil, age 5.
Righneer, Joseph. Father of Joseph Righneer, age 8; Henry Righneer, age 6; and 1 unnamed child.
Ross, Robert. Father of Amos Ross, age 10; Hugh Ross, age 9; James Ross, age 9; Gardner Ross, age 8; Ann Ross, age 5.
Sweny, Stephen. Father of 3 unnamed children.
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 #393
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
Blakely, Philip Beaken
Beaken, Philip
Conover, Catharine
Hickey, John
Hickey, Mary
Hickey, Susan
McMichael, Mary Ann
McMichael, Reachel
Moore, Lydia
Moore, Rebecca Jain
Moore, Samuel Blar
Stauffer, Elizabeth
Stauffer, Fanny
Stauffer, Nancy
Sweeney, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #393
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Blakely, Philip Beaken.
[Beaken, Philip. African American.]
Conover, Catharine.
Hickey, John.
Hickey, Mary.
Hickey, Susan.
McMichael, Mary Ann.
McMichael, Reachel.
Moore, Lydia.
Moore, Rebecca Jain.
Moore, Samuel Blar.
Stauffer, Elizabeth.
Stauffer, Fanny
Stauffer, Nancy
Sweeney, George. Teacher.
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
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Steel
Object ID
Inv 1780 F005 S
Date Range
1780
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Steel
Date Range
1780
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0109
People
Steel, William
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
Persons of color
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1780 F005 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
109
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
Please use photocopy.
Enslaved person listed.
1 item, 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #226
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
Bird, Jacob
Brown, Rachel
Bushong, Martha
Bushong, Samuel
Crawford, Samuel
Howett, Joseph
McCalley, John
McCarn, Michael
Peck, Eliza J.
Peck, Samuel
Reynolds, Erastus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #226
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Drumore Twp. unless noted.
Bird, Jacob. Little Britain Twp.
Brown, Rachel. Little Britain Twp.
Bushong, Martha. Colerain Twp.
Bushong, Samuel. Colerain Twp.
Crawford, Samuel. Teacher.
Howett, Joseph.
McCalley, John.
McCarn, Michael.
Peck, Eliza J. African American.
Peck, Samuel. African American.
Reynolds, Erastus.
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
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1815 F008 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
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Caldwell, John
Hart, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Charge: surety of the peace
Drumore Twp.
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1815 F008 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance, surety of the peace towards John Hart.
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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #416
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 0011
People
Hutton, John C.
McIntire, Robert
McIntire, Daniel
McIntire, Martha
Parker, James
Parker, Sarah E.
Shank, Alexander
Shank, John
Shank, Ann J.
Stout, Jonathan
Stout, John
Stout, Isabella
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #416
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/06/25.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Drumore Twp. unless noted.
Hutton, John C. Teacher.
McIntire, Robert. Father of McIntire, Daniel; McIntire, Martha. Little Britain Township.
Parker, James. Father of Parker, Sarah E. Little Britian Township.
Shank, Alexander. Father of Shank, John; Shank, Ann J.
Stout, Jonathan. African American. Father of Stout, John; Stout, Isabella.
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 1829 #651
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 0010
People
Armstrong, Mary Jane
Armstrong, Ruth Ann
Boochter, Ann
Boochter, Rebecca
Craig, Caleb
Craig, George
Craig, Sarah Ann
Cunningham, Elizabeth
Cunningham, Mary
Daily, Susana
Dimsay, John J.
Dimsay, William J.
Fight, Jacob
Fight, John
Fight, Mary Ann
Gibbons, James
Gibbons, Rebecca
Gibbons, Susan
Gray, James
Gray, John
Hamilton, George
Hamilton, John
Harris, David
Hickey, John
Hickey, Mary
Hickey, Susan
Hogg, James K.
Jenkins, Hester Ann
McCally, Harriot
McCally, John
McCarn, Michael
McMichael, Rachel
McMichael, Samuel
Moore, Blair
Moore, Martha
Moore, Rebecca Jane
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Washington
Peck, Jane E.
Peck, Samuel
Reynolds, Erastus
Rigby, Louiza
Sample, Isabella
Sample, Mathew
Shank, Alexander
Shank, Ann
Shank, Joseph
Stauffer, Elizabeth
Stauffer, Nancy
Stauffer, Susan
Stout, Isabella
Stout, John
Webster, Eliza
Webster, Washington
Westley, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Persons of color
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #651
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/01/27.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Mary Jane. Person of color. Age 6.
Armstrong, Ruth Ann. Person of color. Age 9.
Boochter, Ann. Age 9.
Boochter, Rebecca. Age 7.
Craig, Caleb. Person of color. Age 9.
Craig, George. Person of color. Age 11.
Craig, Sarah Ann. Person of color. Age 6.
Cunningham, Elizabeth. Age 8.
Cunningham, Mary. Age 5.
Daily, Susana. Age 6.
Dimsay, John J. Age 7.
Dimsay, William J. Age 10.
Fight, Jacob. Age 8.
Fight, John. Age 11.
Fight, Mary Ann. Age 10.
Gibbons, James. Person of color. Age 7.
Gibbons, Rebecca. Person of color. Age 11.
Gibbons, Susan. Person of color. Age 5.
Gray, James. Age 6.
Gray, John. Age 10.
Hamilton, George. Age 10.
Hamilton, John. Age 8.
Harris, David. Age 9.
Hickey, John. Age 9.
Hickey, Mary. Age 11.
Hickey, Susan. Age 7.
Hogg, James K. Age 10.
Jenkins, Hester Ann. Age 7.
McCally, Harriot. Age 6.
McCally, John. Age 10.
McCarn, Michael. Age 6.
McMichael, Rachel. Age 7.
McMichael, Samuel. Age 5.
Moore, Blair. Age 8.
Moore, Martha. Age 9.
Moore, Rebecca Jane. Age 10.
Moore, Samuel. Age 10.
Moore, Washington. Age 10.
Peck, Jane E. Person of color. Age 11.
Peck, Samuel. Person of color. Age 11.
Reynotos, Erastus. Age 9.
Rigby, Louiza. Person of color. Age 7.
Sample, Isabella. Age 6.
Sample, Mathew. Age 11.
Shank, Alexander. Age 9.
Shank, Ann. Age 6.
Shank, Joseph. Age 11.
Stauffer, Elizabeth. Age 7.
Stauffer, Nancy. Age 9.
Stauffer, Susan. Age 5.
Stout, Isabella. Age 7.
Stout, John. Age 8.
Webster, Eliza. Person of color. Age 11.
Webster, Washington. Person of color. Age 10.
Westley, John. Age 8.
1 item, 2 pieces.
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 1827 #294
Date Range
1827
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 Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hogg, George
Hogg, James K.
Housekeeper, Benjamin
Johnson, James
Johnson, Anna M.
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, Leonora S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Persons of color
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #294
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/12/17.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Hogg, George. Father of Hogg, James K. Age: 8.
Housekeeper, Benjamin. Teacher.
Johnson, James. African American. Father of Johnson, Anna M., age 9; Johnson, James A., age 11; Johnson, Leonora S., age 8.
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 1831 #142
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
Armstrong, Mary Jane
Armstrong, Ruth Ann
Gibson, Benjamin
Jenkins, Esther Ann
McCarns, Michael
McMinemy, Hugh
McMinemy, Margaret
Search Terms
Drumore Twp.
Poor children
African Americans
Persons of color
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #142
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/04/09.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Mary Jane. African American.
Armstrong, Ruth Ann. African American.
Gibson, Benjamin. Teacher.
Jenkins, Esther Ann.
McCarns, Michael.
McMinemy, Hugh.
McMinemy, Margaret.
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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