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Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Date Range
1870
Collection
Administrators Accounts
Title
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
Description
Executors' account for the estate of James Buchanan
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by year.
Date Range
1870
Creation Date
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0028
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Executors' accounts
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AdAcct 1870 F026 B
Box Number
028
Additional Notes
Occupation: president of the United States.
Buchanan, Edward L; Swarr, Hiriam B. Executors.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 04-00 0150
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Original cabinet.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4.25 x 6.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Five copies of photograph. Reprints of original image.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
James Buchanan Foundation Photograph Collection
Description
Front facade of Wheatland. Reprint of cabinet card.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Wheatland
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
JB-08-02-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I01
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Dietrich, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I01
Box Number
021
Additional Notes
Located at the west end of Witmer's Bridge.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Shenk, Samuel Bausman, Christian Lintner, Henry Bausman, Jacob Bausman, Michael B. Flynn, Andrew Dunlap, John Debalt, Charles Nauman, John G. Brenner, Samuel Ranck, Emanuel Newswanger.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I02
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Nauman, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I02
Box Number
021
Additional Notes
April term.
Signers of Petition: David Bowman, Christian Hertzler, Eli Johns, Isaac Eckman, Jacob M. Frank, William Dietrich, Andrew Dunlap, Henry Bausman, Michael L. Huver, Isaac Simmon, Samuel Bausman, Charles [Thon], Benjamin Charles, John Eschbach Sr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I03
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Reinhard, Israel
Youart, William T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1854 F21 I03
Box Number
021
Additional Notes
Lately kept by William T. Youart.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Bausman, Benjamin Huber, Benjamin Charles, Jacob M. Frank, William Dietrich, Michael L. Huver, Henry Bausman, John N. Haverstick, Charles Nauman, Andrew Dunlap, [signature in German], Samuel Bausman, Charles [Thon], John Eschbach Sr.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #328
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 0005
People
Bentley, Sarah
Burton, Richard
Dodge, Jane
Harden, Robert
Morton, John
Riddle, Elizabeth
Riddle, Leah
Riddle, Margaret
Webb, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1824 #328
Box Number
005
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/04/27.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bentley, Sarah.
Burton, Richard.
Dodge, Jane.
Harden, Robert.
Morton, John.
Riddle, Elizabeth.
Riddle, Leah.
Riddle, Margaret.
Webb, John. 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
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I01
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0023
People
Ditlow, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I01
Box Number
023
Additional Notes
Known as Greaf's Landing.
Signers of petition: Philip Bausman, Benjamin Huber, Henry Bausman, John N. Haverstick, Joseph Martin, John Shenk, Charles Thon, Nicholaus Uerich, W. G. Evans, Henry Fisher, John Debold, David lutz, Isaac Simmon, Levi Summy, Michael B. Flynn, Benjamin Hertzler, John Franciscus, Isaac L. Dunlap, William Dietrich.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I02
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0023
People
Summy, Henry
Dietrich, William
Summy, Levi
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I02
Box Number
023
Additional Notes
Bond: William Dietrich, Levi Summy.
Receipt.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I03
Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
System of Arrangement
Arranged by municipalities by year.
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0023
People
Trout, Adam
Weaver, Henry
Howell, Charles M.
Reigart, Adam
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Tav 1857 F24 I03
Box Number
023
Additional Notes
Also: Weaver, Henry.
Bond: Charles M. Howell, Adam Reigart.
Receipt.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Date Range
1868
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1868
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1868
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1868 F002 B
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Object ID
Coll App 1890 F003 B
Date Range
1890
Collection
Collateral Appraisements
Title
Collateral Appraisements
Description
Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
Date Range
1890
Date of Accumulation
1849-1913
Year
1890
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Becker, Barbara
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Collateral appraisement
Lancaster Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
16 boxes (8 cubic feet)
Object Name
Appraisal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Coll App 1890 F003 B
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 03-00 0312
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #634
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
Bennett, James
Bennett, William
Bennett, Mrs.
Brien, Cyrus
Brien, Margaret
Brien, Merida
Brien, Mrs.
Deats, Jacob
Deats, Mrs.
Eisenberger, Elias
Eisenberger, Elizabeth
Eisenberger, Martin
Eisenberger, Mrs.
Gilson, Alexander
Gilson, Michael
Gilson, Mrs.
Heller, Christian
Heller, Mrs.
Henry, George
Henry, John
Henry, Mrs.
Moor, Jane
Moor, Margaret
Moor, William
Moor, Mrs.
Morden, John
Morden, Mrs.
Oneal, Margaret
Oneal, Maria
Oneal, Susanna
Oneal, Mrs.
Pirce, Ephriem
Pirce, Mrs.
Roth, Samuel
Roth, Mrs.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1829 #634
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/08/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bennett, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bennett, William, age 11; Bennett, James, age 10.
Brien, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Brien, Cyrus, age 9; Brien, Margaret, age 10; Brien, Merida, age 7.
Deats, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Deats, Jacob, age 7.
Eisenberger, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Eisenberger, Elias, age 7; Eisenberger, Elizabeth, age 9; Eisenberger, Martin, age 11.
Gilson, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Gilson, Alexander, age 9; Gilson, Michael, age 7.
Henry, _____ Mrs. Widow. Henry, George, age 8; Henry, John, age 11.
Heller, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Heller, Christian, age 10.
Morden, _____ Mrs, Widow. Mother of Morden, John, age 10.
Moor, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Moor, Jane, age 11; Moor, Margaret, age 6; Moor, William, age 9.
Oneal, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Oneal, Margaret, age 8; Oneal, Maria, age 11; Oneal, Susanna, age 6.
Pirce, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Pirce, Ephriem, age 9.
Roth, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Roth, Samuel, 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 1827 #129
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
Martin, Fanny
Martin, John
Martin, Joseph
Yost, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #129
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/06/24.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Martin, Fanny.
Martin, John.
Martin, Joseph.
Yost, John. 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
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #132
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
Clark, Ira
Gibson, Alexander
Gibson, William
Keller, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #132
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1993/07/01.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Clark, Ira. Teacher.
Gibson, Alexander.
Gibson, William.
Keller, Christian.
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 1827 #356
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
Witmer, Abraham
Groff, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #356
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/04/07.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga River.
Payment obtained against the estate of Abraham Witmer for the purchase of Witmer's Bridge.
Groff, 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 1827 #357
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
Wright, Ebenezer
Witmer, Abraham
Weidman, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #357
Box Number
007
Notes
Entered into Q & A Jun 7, 2001.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lancaster Twp.
Lampeter Twp.
Conestoga River.
Payment to attorney for Samuel Weidman regarding the sale of Witmer's Bridgeto the county.
Wright, Ebenezer. Lancaster Attorney.
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 #558
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
Hostetter, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Conestoga River
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #558
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q&A Jul 12, 2001.
Additional Notes
Bridges.
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Payment for hauling stone for Hostetter's Bridge over the Conestoga River.
Hostetter, Jacob.
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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