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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Editorial by George Sanderson and letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In01
Date Range
1851-1852
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Editorial by George Sanderson and letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Description
Transcription of editorial by George Sanderson of The Lancaster Intelligencer regarding the letters of Dr. Jenkins.
Transcription of letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney regarding a sermon by Rev. Dr. Wheaton of New England, the Fugitive Slave Law, the values of Northern and Southern exports, marriage, social and moral values, and a reference to the Gorsuch family of the Christiana Resistance.
Date Range
1851-1852
Creation Date
24 February 1852, 1 November 1851
Year Range From
1851
Year Range To
1852
Creator
Lancaster Intelligencer (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Fordney, William Bush
Jenkins, John Carmichael
Sanderson, George
Wheaton, Nathaniel Sheldon
Other Creators
Jenkins, John Carmichael, 1809-1855
Sanderson, George, 1804-1877
Subjects
African Americans--History
Editorials
Letters
United States. Fugitive slave law (1850)
Search Terms
Christiana Resistance
Correspondence
Editorials
Fugitive Slave Law
Lancaster Intelligencer
Letters
Extent
1 item, 16 pages to scan
Object Name
Editorial
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letters written by Dr. John Carmichael Jenkins which address the subject of slavery (MG0240_Ser02_F011_In02; MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
The reference to Scrapbook #81 on the title page is no longer valid. The archives staff has not found a scrapbook which contains information about the Jenkins family of Churchtown.
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-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 11, Insert 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 5, July 2007. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Williamson
Object ID
Inv 1792 F006 W
Date Range
1792
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Williamson
Date Range
1792
Year
1792
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0129
People
Caesar
George
Lill
Venice
Williamson, William
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
Women
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1792 F006 W
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
129
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 persons listed, one man, one woman, one girl, one boy.
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.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Agnes Harah
Object ID
Inv 1797 F003 H
Date Range
1797
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Agnes Harah
Date Range
1797
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0050
People
Harah, Agnes
Ibby
Jack
Ned
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
Women
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1797 F003 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
050
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
Harrah, Agnes in will book.
Inventory of goods moved to Chester County.
Enslaved persons listed, one man, one woman, one boy.
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.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Gamble
Object ID
Inv 1795 F001 G
Date Range
1795
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Gamble
Date Range
1795
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0040
People
Gamble, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Slaveholders
Women
Place
None
Extent
1 item, 11 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1795 F001 G
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
040
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
Occupation: captain.
Enslaved woman listed.
1 item, 3 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 James Maxwell
Object ID
Inv 1794 F001 M
Date Range
1794
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Maxwell
Date Range
1794
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0082
People
Maxwell, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
Drumore Twp.
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1794 F001 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 man 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.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Archibald McCurdy
Object ID
Inv 1795 F002 M
Date Range
1795
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Archibald McCurdy
Date Range
1795
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0083
People
Abel
Cate
Isaac
McCurdy, Archibald
Sarah
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
Women
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1795 F002 M
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
083
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 persons listed, one man, two women, one boy.
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.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Smith
Object ID
Inv 1793 F011 S
Date Range
1793
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Smith
Date Range
1793
Year
1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0110
People
Cato
Finis
Mira
Smith, Robert
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1793 F011 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
110
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
Occupation: minister.
Also widow's allotment.
Enslaved persons listed, one man and two girls.
2 items, 4 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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Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Thompson
Object ID
Inv 1799 F001 T
Date Range
1799
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James Thompson
Date Range
1799
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0125
People
Thompson, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
Earl Twp.
Extent
1 item, 9 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1799 F001 T
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
125
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 persons listed, one woman and one girl.
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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Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Wallace
Object ID
Inv 1794 F002 W
Date Range
1794
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Wallace
Date Range
1794
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0129
People
Wallace, Robert
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 1794 F002 W
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
129
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
Piece missing from inventory.
Enslaved persons listed, two boys.
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.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Evans, Jr.
Object ID
Inv 1797 F002 E
Date Range
1797
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Evans, Jr.
Date Range
1797
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0029
People
Evans, John Jr.
Joe
Ned
Peter
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
Slaveholders
Place
None
Extent
1 item, 7 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1797 F002 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
Enslaved persons listed, one man and two boys.
1 item, 3 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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