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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
FEB 1795 F009 QS
Date Range
1795/02
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
1795/02
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kendrick, John
Craver, Philip
Verns, Valentine
Swartz, John
White, William
Craig, David
Galbaugh, John
Frey, Peter
Finkel, John
Bush, John
Hart, John
Shire, Ann
Scott, Alexander
Daisert, Joseph
Funk, John
Bower, Samuel
Wilson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Liquor License
Returns
Conestoga Twp.
Cocalico Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Earl Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Constables
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1795 F009 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's return, list of persons recommended to keep public houses.
Names: John Kendrick, Philip Craver, Valentine Verns, John Swartz, William White, David Craig, John Gallbaugh, Peter Frey, John Finckel, John Bush, John Hart, Ann Shire, Alexander Scott, Joseph Daisert, John Funk, Samuel Bower, William Wilson.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I008
Date Range
1873/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1873/01
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Snyder, John A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Harrisburg Turnpike
John A. Snyder's Mill
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mills
Moore's Mill
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1873.
Location: On public road from the Harrisburg Turnpike to Moore's Mill, near John A. Snyder's Mill.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
403.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I009
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Moore, John K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
East Donegal Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I009
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1874.
Location: On public road to John K. Moore's.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
438.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Lemmy, John H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
East Donegal Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Columbia
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I001
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1874.
Location: On public highway to Columbia, near mill dam of John H. Lemmy.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
444.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I002
Date Range
1876/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876/11
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Stauffer's Mill
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1876.
Location: On public highway near Stauffer's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0195 I001
Date Range
1793/02
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1793/02
Year
1793
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Bridges
Chiques Creek
Chickies Creek
Creeks
Donegal Twp.
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster
Petitions
Place
Donegal Twp. and Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0195 I001
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: February 1793.
Location: On road from Lancaster to Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Document type: Petition for a 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
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I005
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Station, East Earl Twp.
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On public highway from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to East Earl Station, East Earl Twp., near Henry Martin's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
20.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I002
Date Range
1870
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1870.
Location: On public road from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
323.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I003
Date Range
1872/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1872/11
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1872.
Location: At Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., on public highway to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
400.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On road from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to Blue Ball, East Earl Twp., at Henry Martin's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1876 F006 QS
Date Range
1876
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
1876
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bach, Tillman
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Recognizance
Object Name
Bond, Legal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1876 F006 QS
Additional Notes
Recognizance.
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
NOV 1797 F019 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
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Evans, Morgan
Bush, John
Miller, Henry
Habecker, Daniel
Weller, John
Hiestand, Henry
Stump, Frederick
Ricksecker, George
Kroll, Daniel
Kendrick, Henry
Hill, John
Kromer, Frederick
Davidson, Robert
Henderson, Mathew
Newswanger, David
Lefever, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Treasurers
Returns
Taverns
Caernarvon Twp.
Cocalico Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Hempfield Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Strasburg
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1797 F019 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's return of delinquent tavern keepers.
Additional names: Morgan Evans, John Bush, Henry Miller, Daniel Habecker, John Weller, Henry Hiestand, Frederick Stump, George Ricksecker, Daniel Kroll, Henry Kendrick, John Hill, Frederick Kromer, Robert Davidson, Mathew Henderson, David Newswanger, Samuel Lefever.
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
MAY 1795 F012 QS
Date Range
1795/05
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
1795/05
Year
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Kendrick, John
White, William
Craig, David
Frey, Peter
Finchel, John
Shire, Ann
Scott, Alexander
Bower, Samuel
Wilson, William
Krug, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Taverns
Licenses
Public Houses
Conestoga Twp.
Drumore Twp.
Donegal Twp.
Earl Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Treasurers
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1795 F012 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's return, a list of persons recommended for licenses to keep public houses.
Conestoga Twp., John Kendrick.
Drumore Twp., William White.
Donegal Twp., David Craig.
Earl Twp., Peter Frey, John Finchel.
Mount Joy Twp., Ann Shire, Alexander Scott.
Strasburg Twp., Samuel Bower.
Sadsbury Twp., William Wilson.
Jacob Krug, Treasurer.
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
NOV 1799 F032 QS
Date Range
1799
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
1799
Year
1799
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Harkins, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Chester County, Pennsylvania
East Nantmill, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Order for removal
Overseers of the Poor of East Nantmill Twp.
Overseers of the Poor of Salisbury Twp.
Quarter Sessions
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1799 F032 QS
Additional Notes
Order of removal from the Overseers of the Poor of Salisbury Twp. to the Overseers of the Poor of East Nantmill Twp., Chester County.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I002
Date Range
1874
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1874
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Mills
Muddy Creek
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Shober's Mill
Specifications
Place
Brecknock Twp. and East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I002
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Shober's Mill to Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1794 F003 QS
Date Range
1794/08
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
1794/08
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Brenneman, John
Anderson, James
Peter, Jacob
Leman, John
Nicholas, Michael
Pedan, Hugh
Scott, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Supervisors
Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1794 F003 QS
Additional Notes
List of recognizances.
Names: John Brenneman, James Anderson, Jacob Peter, John Leman, Michael Nicholas, Hugh Pedan, John Wolfley, Abraham Scott.
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
NOV 1795 F003 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
1795
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wolsley, John
Rodney, John
Scott, Abraham
Kapp, Martin
Barge, Catharina
Shroy, Samuel
Wilson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Treasurers
Returns
Licenses
Public Houses
Donegal Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Sadsbury Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1795 F003 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's Return, a list of persons recommended to keep a public house.
John Wolsley, Donegal Twp.
John Rodney, Little Britain Twp.
Abraham Scott, Mount Joy Twp.
Martin Kapp, Mount Joy Twp.
Catharina Barge, Strasburg Twp.
Samuel Shroy, Strasburg Twp.
William Wilson, Sadsbury Twp.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I004
Date Range
1874/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1874/11
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I004
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1874.
Location: On public highway to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
468.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
AUG 1798 F017 QS
Date Range
1798/08
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
1798/08
Year
1798
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Frasher, George
Gross, Henry
Wentz, John
Weaver, Joseph
Geer, William
Ricksecker, George
Moore, Andrew
Wilson, Hugh
Kroll, Daniel
Heard, John
Rinehard, Michael
Barge, Catharine
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Treasurers
Returns
Liquor License
Lancaster
Donegal Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Manor Twp.
Strasburg
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1798 F017 QS
Additional Notes
Treasurer's Return, recommended persons for liquor license.
Lancaster Borough: George Frasher, Henry Gross, John Wentz, Joseph Weaver, William Geer. Donegal Twp.: George Ricksecker, Andrew Moore, Hugh Wilson, Daniel Kroll. Little Britain Twp.: John Heard. Manor Twp.: Michael Rinehard. Strasburg: Catharine Barge.
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
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0760 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Brownstown, West Earl Twp.
Millport, East Lampeter Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0760 I003
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1874.
Location: On public road from Millport, Warwick Twp., to Brownstown, West Earl Twp., one mile southeast of Millport, East Lampeter Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
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